Is this game too similar to the Busytown game to own both?
60510
Being unfamiliar with the Busytown game, I had to look it up before answering your question. There are some similarities in the concept of a cooperative type game, where everyone is involved, rather than the concept of "Main winner." However, if your children enjoy Richard Scary's Busytown, they probably would enjoy the World of Disney equally. Who doesn't love Disney? The Disney game board is a highlight of the grandchildren's game night. You be the judge of the ages of your children and their interest in games that are not electronic. Personally, I find an old-fashioned well designed gameboard a treasure compared to some of the offerings on the market. Hope this helps and you all enjoy!
1490384
It's a similar but more complex version of catan. If you love catan you will love having some new variations to mix in with your base game.
413730
Definitely. In fact, especially the original played with the 2-player rule (playing 2 actions each turn), is deeper strategically and a quick (half hour or less when played with familiarity) game that is so good it is addictive. The first expansion, which I thought would add a lot because the goals idea is good, does not really improve the 2-player game.
1484375
Both games are a bit challenging. I haven't completed Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze to assess the whole game, but I don't think Returns is any harder. If you thought the previous one was too difficult, you might not like this one either. I would recommend Super Mario 3D World as it is easier but a lot of fun.
258657
Unfortunately I haven't played the younger version, but my good friend played the kids version with his entire family and they had a blast, so I think you wouldn't be bored with it. This game is unique in the fact that the format is what makes it challenging, not what is written on the cards.
290535
Yes. There are a different set of rules for 2 players (no double tracks) which makes it challenging. It's more fun with 3+ people but I play it with my son a lot and we have a blast.
213393
From what I've found, most games are the same if your a beginner. I wouldn't say one is easier than the other
182320
You can definitely just buy this one and jump in if you are looking for an online multi player game. If you start with 1 it is not online or multi player, it is just a solo game. It depends what you are looking for.
124040
Underground is a stand alone game so the short answer is YES. However, the game builds on concepts from the original and the publisher recommends the game for people familiar with the original. IMO you should purchase the original Smallworld and if you like it buy Underground.
654711
I don't personally think so. It seems the newer the Mario Luigi game, the easier and more chalk full of instructions it is. It's still a decent game but tedious at times.
485119
The rules are the same. There is an extra dice, but it makes the game a bit more interesting. There is an extra real estate for all the colors and you dont need to own them all in order to start placing houses and hotels.
234754
You can definitely play this one without having played the original. This one has the added dynamic of the dragons roaming the seas (that have the ability to sink your boat) and being able to change direction and how many are on the board. This is not an expansion pack, so no worries. I don't know if you can play "without the dragons" but I don't see why not, especially if you have smaller children that may have a harder comprehending the dynamic of rolling dice to add dragons/change direction.
2275692
I would say yes, but it depends on what kinds of adults will be playing. It's a strategy game, so one has to think a lot. But if you thoroughly enjoy the company of your friends, I'm fairly certain this will be a good match.
350630
I am not sure but I do remember that there were additional features on it that I was used to having on the game whenever I played it in the past. Seems there was something important different. Maybe the cheaper one does not have a timer and score keeper and maybe there are more categories in the more expensive one. It really is a fun game, especially when you have a small group and play in teams.
2225501
This is the base game. There is an expansion but it isn't needed in order to play. I would actually suggest getting familiar with the base game before getting the expansion, if you even want to, later. The expansion gives you these neat petri dishes to hold some of the game pieces in and has a few more job titles and such.
751844
Absolutely not. The story of this game starts your character off completely fresh in your new town and the story of your town is explained thoroughly in the beginning. There are a lot of little secret tricks, however, (such as the money rock) that have continued over from previous games but your animal villagers will hint at them if you talk to them enough (or you can look them up)
1310260
I guess so, I have steam version. Didn't know there was another would suggest getting the other. Steam not so good.