I have friends who play tabletop games like, "Warhammer," or such. They spend hours painting miniatures, designing massive and complex battlefields, and then engaging in big ol' fights full of rules. It sounds fun, but it is also insanely imposing to consider trying to learn/play/etc. Hence, I was intrigued by this article at the AV Club from Cameron Kunzelman discussing, "1490 Doom." It involves just a few minatures, does not require too large a space to play with (and you can be as detailed or laid-back in preparing the landscape as you want), and the games go by quickly as opposed to taking an eon.
Minimal setup and easy rules that allow people to just dive in and play make for an appealing prospect. I also like reading how, "What takes the game over the top is that it is pretty specifically geared toward getting you, the player, to engage in some creation yourself. There are official 3D printable miniatures for the game, but it seems like the vast majority of players will source their own miniatures by either crafting them or grabbing what they like from other games. This creates a strong baseline for creativity," and being able to experiment and be creative always is more fun with any kind of game than boring and rigid rules. Seriously, raise your hand if you've ever tweaked even the most old-school board game like, "Monopoly," in various ways to spice things up. I haven't really ever played a tabletop game with minatures, despite the insistence of my friends that I should try them. That said, something like, "1490 Doom," sounds, in fact, doable compared to the more intricate games out there. I may try to explore it further in the future, that's for sure! Oh, and here is a link to the game's official website for those wanting to learn more as well.
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