Friday Question of the Day: What is your favorite game, and why?

Everybody likes to talk about their favorite things, and today we satisfy that urge with a Friday Question of the day:

What is your favorite board game, and why?

Tell us about it in the comments!


@Futurewolfie answers:
My favorite board game is definitely Cosmic Encounter.  First of all, I'm a total sci-fi geek and the "space/alien" genre really speaks to me.  But beyond that, I love the variety and humor of the aliens.  There are a lot of subtle references and just plain old hilarious abilities that lead to laughter and fun.  I really enjoy how each game requires a different approach based on the alien powers in play.  And possibly most of all, I love the interactivity, the bluffing, the role-playing, and the imagination that is sparked almost automatically by playing this game. Win!

@FarmerLenny answers:
My favorite board game is probably the Sid Sackson classic Acquire. Part of this is nostalgia (my roommates all played it when I moved to Illinois; we even kept recorded stats). Part of this is Acquire is just a great game. It has high tension, high stakes, and lots and lots of money. It involves some math, but there's a good deal of player interaction and bluffing as well. It has a steep learning curve, but it's totally worth learning the game (and getting slaughtered your first time--I know from experience). G.K. Chesterton said that it's those who play badly who truly love the game itself--that describes my experiences with Acquire. And by how badly I play, I must really enjoy it!