# Which game to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** Module Discussion\ **Created:** [August 15, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/which-game-to-buy/2300 "2009-08-15T20:35:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AlphaZwo](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@AlphaZwo](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/AlphaZwo)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/which-game-to-buy/2300/1 "2009-08-15T20:35:23Z")
I am new to boardgames but would like to give it a try. What do you think is the best game to start with regarding a) the likelihood to find opponents here at Vassal to play against as I am lacking human opponents where I am living? b) the possibility to learn the art of boardgaming? Which of the following games would you buy and why? Prussia’s defiant stand Hammer of the Scots Advanced Squad Leader - Starter Kit #1 Clash of Monarchs Lock 'n load - A day of heroes Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![generalsirarthurcurr](https://forum.vassalengine.org/user_avatar/forum.vassalengine.org/generalsirarthurcurr/32/6755_2.png) [@generalsirarthurcurr](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/generalsirarthurcurr)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2009, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/which-game-to-buy/2300/2 "2009-08-22T05:55:11Z")
I’m not familiar with any of the games on your list except ASL and I haven’t played that in a number of years. But no-one has replied to your post so I thought I give it a shot. ASL is quite popular so I don’t think you’ll have trouble finding opponents. It also allows you to learn the system by steps. The advantage of a series game like ASL, and there are plenty more, is that once the basic rules are learned you can play new titles without too much trouble. Games cover just about every historical period and level of command so I would try what interests you. Consimworld is a good source of info for this. One warning: Games vary in quality so don’t let a clunker dissuade you from searching for the game or series of games that you will really enjoy.