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When I opened this review for a game called Hundreds of Horses, I expected to have a good laugh about an awful game. The first two sentences:

It’s like a less-complicated Dixit. And all horses.

However, the author is actually fairly positive! It's clearly not a "hobby game" and not meant for hobby gamers, but it works and can be fun. What other games fall into this category? I'll nominate:

  • Happy Salmon. What's more fun than high fiving and running around a table?
  • Spot It: Reverse spot the differences. Pure reflex game that can be explained in ten seconds
  • Time's Up!: Describe something, describe it in one word, and charades. Practically always a hit
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[–] pathief@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Our group got REALLY into Love Letter. It was supposed to be a filler game but sometimes we played for hours, especially after a thinkier game.

Eventually we got a bit burned out but then they released Lovecraft Letter and boy did we get right back into it. It felt like a refreshing expansion of sorts.

Didn't have much success with the more casual folks, tho, not everyone likes to "accuse".

[–] Tim_Eagon@dice.camp 1 points 1 year ago

@pathief @legendarydromedary I introduced my in-laws and nephews to Love Letter a few years ago and they love it. I have a raft of more casual games like that and Hanabi, No Thanks, and Cash N Guns 2e for their visits!