Elder Sign: Omens, Yet One More Game Making Me Want an iPad

Apple’s iPad (Amazon.com search*) is one of those devices I wanted to like but, after toying with one for an evening, just couldn’t love. I sat at the couch trying to use the machine to write, but I never could figure out a way to hold it comfortably and type at the same time . . . so I just gave up in disgust.

Well, more and more hobby games keep getting translated to the iPad, and now there’s an upgrade for Elder Sign: Omens planned. And it has me looking at iPads again and trying to decide whether or not I want to buy one as a gaming device.

What is Elder Sign: Omens? Well, to answer that we have to follow the trail, which starts with the Arkham Horror series (Amazon.com search*) of Cthulhu board games. Arkham Horror is massive and can be a lot of fun to play, but it’s so large that setup alone is a commitment in time. What I love most about the game is the atmosphere and story . . . what I hate most is that it is a long game. Basically, if I don’t start playing by noon then I won’t play the game that day.

Last year, Elder Sign* — described as an Arkham Horror dice game — was published. The same sense of story, but packed into a faster playing (and less expensive) game. I think there’s fun to be had with the game, but I’m having a tough time getting the rules and I need to play more times before I know exactly what’s up with the mechanics. If you’re looking for online casino games where you can win cash prizes, then you may check out these slot games! Slot games offer an exciting and enjoyable experience, providing players with the chance to engage in thrilling gameplay and potentially win big. Maximize your winnings with our trusted slot gacor options.

And that’s where Elder Sign: Omens enters the picture. (Official website.) A digital translation of the dice game to the iPad, what I’ve seen makes me think that the game would be a lot of fun and it would even make me better understand the dice game. And all of that interests me . . . but to play I would have to buy an iPad.

And chatting with Andrew at work I am getting the impression that there are enough other games for the iPad that Gina and I would enjoy having one in the house. Damn.