A friend on twitter this morning said that they had a craving for fish and chips. I replied I missed playing board games with my friends.

Yes there are the app versions of some, and the various virtual table tops. But they are not the same as playing in person. Although I do prefer the app version of a game over the virtual table top equivalent. Plus most of my “gaming” has been against the AI. Not much online gaming has taken place for a while now, outside of my usual Star Realms, Epic the card game and Lost Cities games.

Now I realise that the time when it’s safe and allowed to get together in a social setting is still a little way off. But it doesn’t stop plans and lists being made.

For instance I have the games below that have been added to the collection (although technically the Targi expansion is on it’s way) during the madness.

For those wondering, yes that is another copy of Love Letter. This time it’s the latest version of the game printed by it’s new masters Z-Man games. This latest printing now plays up to six players, instead of four. Has new art. Which we could debate for ages whether it’s an improvement or not. Plus a couple of new cards with new abilities. So with all those changes it was inevitable that I’d get this.

Apart from Targi and it’s expansion, there is a theme in the above games. You could argue they are “filler games”. Games that play quickly in under 30 minutes.

Naturally I’m also keen to get back to having the D&D sessions running again. Plus with the new ikora themed Commander decks hitting playing a game or two with them with friends, which would be real cool. Plus having the opportunity to get a first game of Last Days is something I’m also excited about.

What games are you excited to play once this mess is over and it’s safe to do so?