The Griffin's Crier

Lords of Waterdeep has been released for iOS:
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/arch ... r-ios.aspx

It was created by Playdeck (the same folks who did Ascension). It supports async play (yea!). I've heard nothing but good things about the board game edition, and I just bought the $6.99 iPad edition. I haven't tried it yet (many, many house chores to complete first) but if anyone else gets it let me know -- I'd love to try an async game.

The tabletop version has a pretty high rating. Definitely interested.

I'll check it out.

I just played two games. I think this is very much our kind of game -- resource management with a little messing with other players, plus a reasonable number of fiddly bits. Also, lots of great flavor, even if the Realms isn't normally your cup of tea.

I'm adding the conventional version to my Christmas list.

Critical Hits review of Lords of Waterdeep
http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2013/ ... ad-iphone/

I played a few offline games. I think it's interesting. The 8 turn limit REALLY puts the pressure on! My AI opponents seemed to all score over 100 points while I was in the 50-60 range. :/

Yeah, you really need to pay attention -- I played a few games last night where I lost focus while watching Walking Dead, and the AI destroyed me.

I like the 8 turn limit as well (shades of Race for the Galaxy and Risk 2210). It's one of the aspects of the game that make me think it'd be a good fit for our group.

Lords of Waterdeep Tabletop episode:

http://youtu.be/D7DvEIfrP84

Oh, I must have this on iOS; thanks for the the heads up!

I have the boardgame and have played some 3 and 4 player sessions. We (D&D/boardgame enthusiasts) all found it a clever and accessible d&d themed 'eurogame' with more room for improvement than actual flaws. Haven't tried the expansion yet. If the group wants to play it, I'd be happy to loan it at the next Sunday game session (if I can't join in myself).