Imperial Settlers Review

[@RodideBoer]

Played a demo game at Essen and am a bit lukewarm on it. I think it was a fine game, but something was holding me back. There is a lot of things to keep track of as the game gets on if you want to maximise your turns; do I think you're spot on with the possible AP problem. It reminded me a bit of San Juan (Puerto Rico card game), although it is quite different and San Juan is a bit more easy with less to keep track of. I have San Juan and haven't played it that much so I think I don't need this one too (and I was spending too much already at Essen :)) But the final tipping point for me was the price. It was 40 euros at Essen, for a card game! Yes, there are a lot of wooden bits and pieces that look nice, but for me that didn't make the game worth that much. (as a reference, I bought Versailles after a lot of thinking for only 30 euros; although not to be compared, that game is huge compared to this: big board, lots of wooden cubes, tiles etc. (this was a special Essen price though)) Oh, and keep it up Joel!

[@thepenskyfile]

I get a weird "Valentine's Day candy" vibe from the wooden bits.

[@HoloDoc42]

At around 7:53 there seems to be a skip: You were just talking about building and then you're in the middle of explaining deals. Can't wait to get this!

[@DriveThruReview]

Crap. What happened. It was late when I was editing this.

[@DriveThruReview]

Drive Thru Review Looks like it's on the cutting room floor somehow. Not sure what happened. It was only about 3 seconds of footage. Weird. I annotated. Thanks for the heads up!

[@ReitsuMeme]

Does this replace Race for the Galaxy? I'm interested in this, but I already own RftG and don't want to see it overshadowed..

[@DriveThruReview]

Among the folks that enjoy Race in my group (myself being one), we are split. I think this does for me, but for some others they aren't as hot on it, but they do enjoy it. Time will tell. Race is a beast :)