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Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:53 am
by PoorOldSpike
Is it just me who wishes some games were small, fast affairs?
I must be getting old, but I honestly avoid big massive complex games that do my head in.
I remember the glory days of boardgaming when SPI produced a series of 'Folio Games' which comprised a small map with low unit count and could be played in around an hour.
It'd help if Matrix had a 'Small computer games' category where I could make a beeline for, or aren't there any small games around any more?
Re: Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:20 am
by mainsworthy
you could try wargame design studio demoes eg you can play custor and the indians in a demo, they have other small demoes and there free, but the main games are bigger is scope than most
Re: Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:56 am
by Edmon
PoorOldSpike wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:53 am
Is it just me who wishes some games were small, fast affairs?
I must be getting old, but I honestly avoid big massive complex games that do my head in.
I remember the glory days of boardgaming when SPI produced a series of 'Folio Games' which comprised a small map with low unit count and could be played in around an hour.
It'd help if Matrix had a 'Small computer games' category where I could make a beeline for, or aren't there any small games around any more?
Battlesector matches are pretty quick.
Re: Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:13 pm
by edb1815
Edmon wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:56 am
PoorOldSpike wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:53 am
Is it just me who wishes some games were small, fast affairs?
I must be getting old, but I honestly avoid big massive complex games that do my head in.
I remember the glory days of boardgaming when SPI produced a series of 'Folio Games' which comprised a small map with low unit count and could be played in around an hour.
It'd help if Matrix had a 'Small computer games' category where I could make a beeline for, or aren't there any small games around any more?
Battlesector matches are pretty quick.
Same with Field of Glory II. If the standard size is too big you can set the force and map sizes smaller.
Re: Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:53 pm
by mbpopolano24
Sorry I am getting old too but I still like very long, complex affairs
Re: Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:14 am
by MrsWargamer
PoorOldSpike wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:53 am
Is it just me who wishes some games were small, fast affairs?
I must be getting old, but I honestly avoid big massive complex games that do my head in.
I remember the glory days of boardgaming when SPI produced a series of 'Folio Games' which comprised a small map with low unit count and could be played in around an hour.
It'd help if Matrix had a 'Small computer games' category where I could make a beeline for, or aren't there any small games around any more?
Everyone has a tablet somewhere. Look up Joni Nuutinen on Google. Oodles of great wargames.
Also check out Yobowargames (they make Valor and Victory), they also make some great old school straight forward low complexity titles.
Re: Small game recommendations needed
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:44 am
by SetuaSutli
You're not alone! Short, punchy games are definitely making a comeback. Look for "indie games" or "casual games" - many are designed for quick, focused play sessions.