Firefly The Game
Rod, Tim, and Jimmy have another game review for you to watch. Join us today as we talk about this highly anticipated game from Gale Force Nine based off the wildly popular television show Firefly. This game is both highly loved and highly criticized. Join us today as we discuss our take on the game. Someone gives it a Red Dice.
Ages: 13 and Up
Players: 4
Play Time: 120 – 150 minutes
Publisher: Gale Force Nine
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Crazy late comment but ok. I think this is one of those games that’s going to sell well simply because of the fanbase that’s already attached. That being said, I really like the game as a game. The universe that we know and love is awesome, but I do enjoy the gameplay. Travelling does take awhile, and a single card would probably simplify that, but really, drawing 5 cards vs. 1 card isn’t a huge cramp on time. The other suggestion Tim had on every card doing something would be so much worse, and take far longer.
The rules definitely leave something to be desired, but I don’t think I’ve played a non-mainstream game (read: Monopoly, Risk) that doesn’t have a rules issue. Zombiecide may be the closest one, and there’s still been decisions we have diced off on. To judge a game based on the rulebook means that Tim plays Sorry and Chutes and Ladders a lot. Axis and Allies is wildly popular, and is reknown for the absolute worse rulebook in existence. Any game my wife and I get into is usually done at the FLGS where someone else already has it and can shortcut that issue for us. Otherwise, Google and any FAQ is up and running for any game, even Dicemasters and it’s little novel rulebook it came with.
Overall though, the mechanic is good, not super competitive, and I really do enjoy the process of building a ship and a team that can deal with any issues that come up, including traveling problems or misbehaving. That’s a lot of fun, and my wife and I both enjoy the game.