With all the new games that I was able to play this year along with all the new games that were released, my list of games that I want to play certainly would have changed. Although I never posted my 2018 Top 100 Games I Want to Play list, I did make a list (I am posting this year's however). Similar to the games that permanently dropped out of my Top 150 Games of All-Time, there were 11 games that permanently dropped out of my Top 150 Games I Want to Play and I thought I would put together a short post to discuss these games.
The Princes of Florence (January 2018 - #69)
The reason this game had been ranked so high is that it came out nearly 20 years ago and is still in the Top 150 on BoardGameGeek - quite a feat especially considering the cult of the new that affects most games today. Back in 2007, this game had peaked at #7. But other than that, I do not know much about this game which is why it has dropped off. Cult of the New.
Mafia de Cuba (January 2018 - #73)
A couple years back there was a very enthusiastic review by Shut Up & Sit Down on this game that I had previously never heard of, so it hit my radar. Since then, even though I have a copy, my interest has dwindled quite a bit.
Welcome to the Dungeon (January 2018 - #80)
This is a game that I still really want to play as it looks like a decent filler game with a pretty cool press your luck mechanic. Essentially, players will be playing cards to either power up the monsters in the dungeon, remove equipment from themselves, or pass. Eventually one person will be left and have to go in and fight the monster with whatever equipment they have left. It sounds like silly fun and even though it dropped off, the premise has left a lasting impression on me.
Pandemic: The Cure (January 2018 - #82)
This dice-based version of Pandemic has always been on my radar and even though it has slipped off, I still would really like to play it. There are just so many versions of Pandemic now that I am frequently torn over which one I want to play next - except Legacy Season 2 next obviously...or Rising Tide?
5-Minute Dungeon (January 2018 - #83)
This is a quick co-operative family filler that I backed on Kickstarter and although I have not played it and it has dropped off my list, I have heard fantastic things and really hope to play soon. I even picked up the Marvel-themed spin-off, demonstrating that this game is still on the fringes of my radar.
Altiplano (January 2018 - #87)
This follow-up to the popular and well-received bag building game Orleans is supposed to be great as well, but since I still have to play Orleans and that game is in my Top 50, this one slipped out and will probably re-emerge once I play the original.
Queendomino (January 2018 - #88)
This heavier and more strategic version of Kingdomino has always interested me, but it probably has fallen due to the fact that Kingdomino has also fallen on my regular rankings. Still, I would like to play it to see what it adds even though it has dropped off.
Pandemic: Iberia (January 2018 - #89)
Another Pandemic game that has dropped off, this one has fallen because I still want to play Rising Tide more, even though I hear that this is the best of the spin-offs and is even better than the original. I'll get to it eventually I hope.
Time's Up! Title Recall! (January 2018 - #95)
A classic party game, the main problem is that I usually don't play in big enough groups to bring this game out so that is the primary reason why it has slipped because even though I would like to play it, I know I probably won't get a chance to.
Coconuts (January 2018 - #99)
This very highly ranked children's game is at the top of the heap when it comes to games I want to play with my kids, but there are a lot of new games targeted at adults that have come up to take its spot on my general list.
La Granja (January 2018 - #100)
I really don't know much about this game other than the box art looked like a game I would like, it was a euro, and at one point it was at the Top 100 on BoardGameGeek. Of course, these days this is not enough for a game to leave a lasting impression.
The Princes of Florence (January 2018 - #69)
The reason this game had been ranked so high is that it came out nearly 20 years ago and is still in the Top 150 on BoardGameGeek - quite a feat especially considering the cult of the new that affects most games today. Back in 2007, this game had peaked at #7. But other than that, I do not know much about this game which is why it has dropped off. Cult of the New.
Mafia de Cuba (January 2018 - #73)
A couple years back there was a very enthusiastic review by Shut Up & Sit Down on this game that I had previously never heard of, so it hit my radar. Since then, even though I have a copy, my interest has dwindled quite a bit.
Welcome to the Dungeon (January 2018 - #80)
This is a game that I still really want to play as it looks like a decent filler game with a pretty cool press your luck mechanic. Essentially, players will be playing cards to either power up the monsters in the dungeon, remove equipment from themselves, or pass. Eventually one person will be left and have to go in and fight the monster with whatever equipment they have left. It sounds like silly fun and even though it dropped off, the premise has left a lasting impression on me.
Pandemic: The Cure (January 2018 - #82)
This dice-based version of Pandemic has always been on my radar and even though it has slipped off, I still would really like to play it. There are just so many versions of Pandemic now that I am frequently torn over which one I want to play next - except Legacy Season 2 next obviously...or Rising Tide?
5-Minute Dungeon (January 2018 - #83)
This is a quick co-operative family filler that I backed on Kickstarter and although I have not played it and it has dropped off my list, I have heard fantastic things and really hope to play soon. I even picked up the Marvel-themed spin-off, demonstrating that this game is still on the fringes of my radar.
Altiplano (January 2018 - #87)
This follow-up to the popular and well-received bag building game Orleans is supposed to be great as well, but since I still have to play Orleans and that game is in my Top 50, this one slipped out and will probably re-emerge once I play the original.
Queendomino (January 2018 - #88)
This heavier and more strategic version of Kingdomino has always interested me, but it probably has fallen due to the fact that Kingdomino has also fallen on my regular rankings. Still, I would like to play it to see what it adds even though it has dropped off.
Pandemic: Iberia (January 2018 - #89)
Another Pandemic game that has dropped off, this one has fallen because I still want to play Rising Tide more, even though I hear that this is the best of the spin-offs and is even better than the original. I'll get to it eventually I hope.
Time's Up! Title Recall! (January 2018 - #95)
A classic party game, the main problem is that I usually don't play in big enough groups to bring this game out so that is the primary reason why it has slipped because even though I would like to play it, I know I probably won't get a chance to.
Coconuts (January 2018 - #99)
This very highly ranked children's game is at the top of the heap when it comes to games I want to play with my kids, but there are a lot of new games targeted at adults that have come up to take its spot on my general list.
La Granja (January 2018 - #100)
I really don't know much about this game other than the box art looked like a game I would like, it was a euro, and at one point it was at the Top 100 on BoardGameGeek. Of course, these days this is not enough for a game to leave a lasting impression.
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