I'm a big risk fan as well as stratego. Trying to learn Catan. Chess and Go are my go to games.

I must learn Go. Rev– please make videos like Alan Watts talking about Zen in the woods.

There's already numerous hilarious "how to play Go" videos online. I'm posting from my cell phone so I can't link right now, but there's a ridiculous 2 part vid on youtube ripped from a vhs tape. Then there are actual useful ones that show how to solve problems and all.

Board games are a splendid way to spend the doldrums of winter.  Some of my favorites include: Acquire, Empire Builder, Shadows over Camelot and the aforementioned Catan and Carcassonne.

@Le_Vainqueur - Are there any Carcassonne expansions you enjoy?

Just Inns and Cathedrals, and the River that I think comes with the newer versions.  I don't actually own the game, have only played with friends.  I think I would go for the Big Box if I decide to buy it when I'm not spending most of my capital on finishing up school.

my wife and family are known to throw down on some Carcassonne or Settlers, but the real game at our house is (an outdated version of) Risk.

I want to make a Frodus boardgame about the conglomerate, a game of business corruption and high-stakes intrigue at a secretive software company in 1993!

"I guess board games and pie-making is how I survive the Nordic-Winters"

ohoho, harsh Nordic winters draggin' ye down, eh? Well, it is a tough thing--truly only something for the toughest of men only!

*ahem*

But I'm quite a fan of Cluedo Super Sleuth, always enjoy taking a quick game of that ol' thing.

However, that's the only board game I've played in years. I remember having played Risk, Catan and Hættuspil, this Icelandic board game, and enjoying all of them, but I can't quite remember any of them properly so it's hard to say...

I'd all be for a Frodus game, though!

Hahaha.. yes, I am a softy! 

I can't figure out how to make it work, but I picture the game taking place in a computer terminal.  Like you're going through the FCI's computer system, and there will be areas like c:\ and a:\ to explore for what token thing you're trying to find.  

Yah- a networky game but played on a board would be funny- digital goes analog!

I've started game testing with some actual guys that went to game-design school here, pretty excited. Though its not he Frodus oriented game, if anything this is kind of like a Triobelisk themed game but it feels a little bit like Carcassonne meets an exploring a dungeon game. Kinda neat so far... I'll keep you all posted, once we get the kinks worked out and then into phase 2 with the art and prototyping i believe we will be putting it up on Kickstarter!

Well, i suppose there would be a wild card/ x-factor called The Sasquatch, fulfilling a catan-esque robber function.

we are getting heavily into the game PANDEMIC, which will frustrate and control you.

I saw that recently— I will have to try it out! Very "now" of a game with the topic and all. I played a ridiculously complex and featured loaded game Arkham Horror which was everyone vs. the board. Intense.

we just played Arkham Horror last night!  it was my second time and I felt pretty good about the rules.  pretty sure we did everything right.  however, the 5 of us took 4 hours to win and we started at midnight!  it was definitely up there with the most nerdy things I've ever done.  also, board games are pretty mentally stimulating so I had trouble falling asleep.  or was it just the HORROR?

just began playing Puerto Rico. The complexity and flow are really supreme. Recommended, even with the hype!

whoa... will check it! I just got City of Thieves, haven't played it yet.. looks cool!