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Catan-Style Board Game with Indiana Jones Feel

47 points| randyhoyt | 13 years ago |kickstarter.com | reply

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[+] sokrates|13 years ago|reply
The description sounds exactly like Tikal (1999), although Tikal seems to be more focused on strategy, rather than short-term tactical decisions.

More info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54/tikal

[+] randyhoyt|13 years ago|reply
The theme is definitely similar to Tikal. Relic Expedition is a simpler and shorter game, emphasizing the exploration and the unpredictable nature of the board. Tikal is more about the worker placement. The objective requires different tactics, working to get four matching treasures instead of amassing as many treasure points as you can.
[+] joshguthrie|13 years ago|reply
Is this really relevant to HN?

Telling us about "Wow, that KS project got 2M$ in ten minutes" is nice and often appreciated for the angle. Now making an account on HN just to advertise a board game that's missing 10K funding and has 9 days left? This is just cheap advertisement.

[+] replicatorblog|13 years ago|reply
The creator is a hacker and teaches for treehouse. He's also gotten some fairly prominent techies to play test so there is some good will in the community. The interesting bit, IMO, is that it's now pretty feasible to have manufacturing/product design as a hobby rather than vocation.
[+] javanix|13 years ago|reply
Is it really any different than the YC job postings and constant posts from TechCrunch and the like?

Why wouldn't you make a post on HN to try to get some extra eyeballs? It isn't like you can pay to have posts on the front page - you still need support from viewers to move it up top.

[+] ajanuary|13 years ago|reply
I wouldn't describe this as Catan style at all. Almost every mechanic is different. 'Euro-style' would be a better term.
[+] randyhoyt|13 years ago|reply
That's fair and I agree. I wasn't sure how well all the game industry jargon is in the tech industry. Catan is probably the most popular Euro-style game.

Many reviewers have said that players who love Catan will love Relic Expedition, so I thought it seemed like a good description.

[+] bendog24|13 years ago|reply
I've played this game a bunch and can't wait to get my own copy. Randy has done so much amazing work to make this fun for gamers and non-gamers alike, and our kids! It's awesome to see somebody who works in the digital realm manifest a physical product. :)
[+] 9999|13 years ago|reply
This looks terrific! I'm a big fan of Carcassonne and the theme of this is very appealing to me. I hope you make it to the explorer meeple stage. Anyway, I pledged.
[+] dr_|13 years ago|reply
Hmmm....an action adventure game featuring Mitt Romney as the hero. Interesting.