Infatuation
I’ve found that I’m becoming more and more infatuated with abstract gaming systems, or at least the idea of them, since I haven’t dug too far into the possibilities. This all started with acquiring the
Decktet and discovering a number of games that I enjoy, most notably
Magnate, but I’ve also played
Jacynth,
Goblin Market, and
Emu Ranchers. Beyond the Decktet, the things calling to me include
IceHouse/Tree House,
Piecepack, as well as possibilities unlocked with 6 suited decks such as the beautiful
Blue Sea deck. And I’ve always appreciated traditional card games as well,
Euchre,
Rook, President (& Asshole), Golf in particular.
Part of my interest is driven by the idea that you can have this relatively compact set of components that can be used to play many different games, perhaps even a lifetimes worth. And the range of potential games spans across the whole gamut from heavy strategic games to light fillers. What’s not to love about it?
