So just curious, you recommend the royal version because it has more going on but then proceed not to use the extra rules. But the regular version has 8 species of 8 cards (spiders are 8th ) vs 7 species of 9 ( the 9th cards being the royals) plus 2 black special cards. Do you just mean you like the art better?
Excellent observations! First of all, the original version of C.P. is great. If anyone has that, then that is probably all they would need. Next, for me, the reason that I like this version of the game is the addition of the Royals. The Royals add one more layer of buffing, or at least a new twist/angle. This changes the game enough to make it really memorable. With the Royals in play, it gives the chance for players to get more creative. Also, the Royals also can crank up the pressure. Just by mentioning them, when making a claim on a card, you introduce the risk that there could be a double penalty at stake. That is when white-hot beads of sweat start to form, at the same time, while players that are off the hook are laughing at the squirming players who have to act next. It is tons of fun. About the 2 special cards: if your group likes them, then by all means use them. I use this game to primarily introduce new people into gaming, so I like to keep the rules relatively simple and add the nuance of the Royals at the same time. On the occasions that I have used the 2 special cards, for me, it either didn’t go over too well, or the rules overhead didn’t seem worth it (for such a simple game). You may have a whole different experience. If so, then I am happy that you and your group have hit the ground running with such an awesome game. So, the way that I use Cockroach Poker Royal, meets my standard for an entry-level filler that is perfect for showing someone who doesn’t even play board games. It is my tried-n-true formula. In this video, I wanted to share that.
So just curious, you recommend the royal version because it has more going on but then proceed not to use the extra rules.
But the regular version has 8 species of 8 cards (spiders are 8th ) vs 7 species of 9 ( the 9th cards being the royals) plus 2 black special cards.
Do you just mean you like the art better?
Excellent observations! First of all, the original version of C.P. is great. If anyone has that, then that is probably all they would need.
Next, for me, the reason that I like this version of the game is the addition of the Royals. The Royals add one more layer of buffing, or at least a new twist/angle. This changes the game enough to make it really memorable. With the Royals in play, it gives the chance for players to get more creative. Also, the Royals also can crank up the pressure. Just by mentioning them, when making a claim on a card, you introduce the risk that there could be a double penalty at stake. That is when white-hot beads of sweat start to form, at the same time, while players that are off the hook are laughing at the squirming players who have to act next. It is tons of fun.
About the 2 special cards: if your group likes them, then by all means use them. I use this game to primarily introduce new people into gaming, so I like to keep the rules relatively simple and add the nuance of the Royals at the same time. On the occasions that I have used the 2 special cards, for me, it either didn’t go over too well, or the rules overhead didn’t seem worth it (for such a simple game). You may have a whole different experience. If so, then I am happy that you and your group have hit the ground running with such an awesome game.
So, the way that I use Cockroach Poker Royal, meets my standard for an entry-level filler that is perfect for showing someone who doesn’t even play board games. It is my tried-n-true formula. In this video, I wanted to share that.
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Thanks Omar!
I love this game, almost as much as I love this channel!
Thanks Y.J.!
I am inspired! I’m getting the game right now.
How fun. I hope you like it too!
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