Relatives were visiting over the weekend and we played Tsuro with the kids. It's really easy to learn, quick to play, and has some strategy to it.

3 years ago by Dharkstare to c/boardgames

Relatives were visiting over the weekend and we played Tsuro with the kids. It's really easy to learn, quick to play, and has some strategy to it.

#boardgames #Tsuro @boardgames

Spat_U_Later 4 points 3 years ago

My copy of Tsuro is so beat up at this point because it’s been my go to starter game for people who don’t play a lot of board games. I love that there is really only one mechanic to understand, giving new players a chance to only have to consider a few things in their turn.

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Dharkstare 1 point 3 years ago

@Spat_U_Later the simple game mechanic makes it really easy to explain to new players. It's the only game the kids were able to easily pick up with a single explanation of the rules.

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cetan 3 points 3 years ago

@Dharkstare @boardgames We really enjoy Tsuro as a great gateway game for friends and family new to boardgames. :)

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Tim_Eagon 3 points 3 years ago

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Nother 3 points 3 years ago

I really like Tsuro, but when I introduce it to people, they find it boring. I don’t get it! Yes, it’s simple, but you can really use some strategy to influence the board. Maybe my friends just don’t like when I roar at them as our pieces pass.

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HeavyMetalHero 3 points 3 years ago

When guests come over who don't normally game this is the gateway game to get started with. Easy to explain and lots of fun.

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cabhan 3 points 3 years ago

I have a great memory at PAX of playing life-size Tsuro, where the players are the pieces. Good fun :)

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dpunked 2 points 3 years ago

Here is the bgg link Tsuro - thank you for the nice suggestion! How old were the kids you played with?

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Dharkstare 2 points 3 years ago

@dpunked The kids were 10-13. The game mechanics are really simple to learn too. The box says 8+ and that's probably accurate.

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jms 1 point 3 years ago

Omg yes Tsuro is outstanding! I really want to try the variants but the original is just so good.

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