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Sidekicks has somewhat simple rules but the game is just unfair as it relentlessly throws obstacles at you to prevent you from completing your goals. Since it's a cooperative game, it'll be a test of patience as you all repeatedly get destroyed by the game.
If you want a more enjoyable cooperative experience with your kids, I would suggest looking into Horrified, Mice and Mystics, Stuffed Fables, Magic Maze, Escape: The Curse of the Temple, or Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters.
No BGG score, but the reviews aren't so good on this one.
Might be a pass even at this price
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No BGG score, but the reviews aren't so good on this one.
Might be a pass even at this price
Yes, I was going to get the game because we like cooperative games, but I read a review on Board game geek that changed my mind.
Is it worse than Disney's Villains? I read the rules twice and saw a couple of videos, and didn't know how to start
Guess I'll give this a quick "no" based on the comments here.
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Sidekicks has somewhat simple rules but the game is just unfair as it relentlessly throws obstacles at you to prevent you from completing your goals. Since it's a cooperative game, it'll be a test of patience as you all repeatedly get destroyed by the game.
If you want a more enjoyable cooperative experience with your kids, I would suggest looking into Horrified, Mice and Mystics, Stuffed Fables, Magic Maze, Escape: The Curse of the Temple, or Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters.
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Sidekicks has somewhat simple rules but the game is just unfair as it relentlessly throws obstacles at you to prevent you from completing your goals. Since it's a cooperative game, it'll be a test of patience as you all repeatedly get destroyed by the game.
If you want a more enjoyable cooperative experience with your kids, I would suggest looking into Horrified, Mice and Mystics, Stuffed Fables, Magic Maze, Escape: The Curse of the Temple, or Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters.
Ahhh very informative response. Thanks
I've played long Catan games before, and winning it was such an accomplishment.
I understand that the gameplay for sidekicks was difficult, but the real question is, do you get a satisfying win, or does it just feel like work?
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I've played long Catan games before, and winning it was such an accomplishment.
I understand that the gameplay for sidekicks was difficult, but the real question is, do you get a satisfying win, or does it just feel like work?
There are other games that allow you to change the difficulty (Horrified for example) to get that same sense of accomplishment in a much smoother way where you slowly learn the tricks to all the monsters before throwing them into the same game. It doesn't feel as hopeless there because you will definitely win most of the games as you work your skills up to that point.
There are other games that allow you to change the difficulty (Horrified for example) to get that same sense of accomplishment in a much smoother way where you slowly learn the tricks to all the monsters before throwing them into the same game. It doesn't feel as hopeless there because you will definitely win most of the games as you work your skills up to that point.
Ohh I have to avoid the games prone to alpha gaming. Thanks for all your advice. I'll check out the other games
Dice Tower review
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Also, great games we've been playing as a family lately (kids are 8-11 years):
Age of War
Catan Junior
Century Golem Edition
Dungeon Mayhem
Exploding Minions
Here to Slay
King of Tokyo
Unmatched
FWIW, supporting characters, like Lumiere and Abu, would expect to have a hard time up against powerful sorcerers like Jafar and Malificent. I appreciate the game's ultra-realism approach. /s