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Turned into an aviation themed day yesterday! Played Airlines Europe with the game group, first play for everyone. I’d say it lived up to expectations nicely 😁
June 21, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Turned into an aviation themed day yesterday! Played Airlines Europe with the game group, first play for everyone. I’d say it lived up to expectations nicely 😁
Completed our first yellow-difficulty landing today. Sky Team would certainly be an interesting SdJ winner!
June 21, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Completed our first yellow-difficulty landing today. Sky Team would certainly be an interesting SdJ winner!
Owned & Unplayed No. 1: Die Macher
I’ve done a silly thing. I want to play this game so badly that I’ve bought 2 copies - an older edition and the new one 🙄
Not keeping both long-term. But I’m convinced this game is for me, if I can only put together a session! 😆😩
I’ve done a silly thing. I want to play this game so badly that I’ve bought 2 copies - an older edition and the new one 🙄
Not keeping both long-term. But I’m convinced this game is for me, if I can only put together a session! 😆😩
February 2, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Owned & Unplayed No. 1: Die Macher
I’ve done a silly thing. I want to play this game so badly that I’ve bought 2 copies - an older edition and the new one 🙄
Not keeping both long-term. But I’m convinced this game is for me, if I can only put together a session! 😆😩
I’ve done a silly thing. I want to play this game so badly that I’ve bought 2 copies - an older edition and the new one 🙄
Not keeping both long-term. But I’m convinced this game is for me, if I can only put together a session! 😆😩
January 2024 in the books. Had to squeeze in LAMA Dice with the kids tonight, just to finally get an H-index of 3 😆 Fun month with some interesting insights.
February 1, 2024 at 4:28 AM
January 2024 in the books. Had to squeeze in LAMA Dice with the kids tonight, just to finally get an H-index of 3 😆 Fun month with some interesting insights.
Play a Second Time, No. 1: Grand Austria Hotel
I didn’t love my 1st play, but I blame expectations vs reality (a theme on this list). I may come to love it, or I may see it as just another remix from the Italian design group.
The real test will be if my wife enjoys it or not. If not, it’s gone!
I didn’t love my 1st play, but I blame expectations vs reality (a theme on this list). I may come to love it, or I may see it as just another remix from the Italian design group.
The real test will be if my wife enjoys it or not. If not, it’s gone!
January 31, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Play a Second Time, No. 1: Grand Austria Hotel
I didn’t love my 1st play, but I blame expectations vs reality (a theme on this list). I may come to love it, or I may see it as just another remix from the Italian design group.
The real test will be if my wife enjoys it or not. If not, it’s gone!
I didn’t love my 1st play, but I blame expectations vs reality (a theme on this list). I may come to love it, or I may see it as just another remix from the Italian design group.
The real test will be if my wife enjoys it or not. If not, it’s gone!
Owned and Unplayed No. 2: Riverboat
Why so high on the list? It seems to be a companion piece to my all-time favorite game, Heaven & Ale.
Not much more to say right now, other than more and more of my group are becoming fans of H&A, which may make it easier to convince them to try Riverboat 🤞
Why so high on the list? It seems to be a companion piece to my all-time favorite game, Heaven & Ale.
Not much more to say right now, other than more and more of my group are becoming fans of H&A, which may make it easier to convince them to try Riverboat 🤞
January 31, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Owned and Unplayed No. 2: Riverboat
Why so high on the list? It seems to be a companion piece to my all-time favorite game, Heaven & Ale.
Not much more to say right now, other than more and more of my group are becoming fans of H&A, which may make it easier to convince them to try Riverboat 🤞
Why so high on the list? It seems to be a companion piece to my all-time favorite game, Heaven & Ale.
Not much more to say right now, other than more and more of my group are becoming fans of H&A, which may make it easier to convince them to try Riverboat 🤞
Play a Second Time, No. 2: Babylonia
Bought this at a con a couple years back, played a quick 2p learning round then and there. Haven’t touched it since, despite being very interested.
I really want to run this one through its paces, play it at least 2x at each player count to evaluate it.
Bought this at a con a couple years back, played a quick 2p learning round then and there. Haven’t touched it since, despite being very interested.
I really want to run this one through its paces, play it at least 2x at each player count to evaluate it.
January 31, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Play a Second Time, No. 2: Babylonia
Bought this at a con a couple years back, played a quick 2p learning round then and there. Haven’t touched it since, despite being very interested.
I really want to run this one through its paces, play it at least 2x at each player count to evaluate it.
Bought this at a con a couple years back, played a quick 2p learning round then and there. Haven’t touched it since, despite being very interested.
I really want to run this one through its paces, play it at least 2x at each player count to evaluate it.
Owned & Unplayed No. 3: The Princes of Florence
It’s just a classic that I gotta try! If I like it, there’s a decent chance I’ll upgrade to the new edition.
Some circles point to this game as starting the divide between old school German style and modern euros. Gotta know my history!
It’s just a classic that I gotta try! If I like it, there’s a decent chance I’ll upgrade to the new edition.
Some circles point to this game as starting the divide between old school German style and modern euros. Gotta know my history!
January 30, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Owned & Unplayed No. 3: The Princes of Florence
It’s just a classic that I gotta try! If I like it, there’s a decent chance I’ll upgrade to the new edition.
Some circles point to this game as starting the divide between old school German style and modern euros. Gotta know my history!
It’s just a classic that I gotta try! If I like it, there’s a decent chance I’ll upgrade to the new edition.
Some circles point to this game as starting the divide between old school German style and modern euros. Gotta know my history!
Play a Second Time, No. 3: Smartphone Inc.
A weird hill to die on, but this is not an economic game. It has an economic setting, but the mechanisms are NOT economic.
That mismatch of expectations, in combination with the hype, made my 1st play a bit of a letdown. So we try again! I may love it?
A weird hill to die on, but this is not an economic game. It has an economic setting, but the mechanisms are NOT economic.
That mismatch of expectations, in combination with the hype, made my 1st play a bit of a letdown. So we try again! I may love it?
January 29, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Play a Second Time, No. 3: Smartphone Inc.
A weird hill to die on, but this is not an economic game. It has an economic setting, but the mechanisms are NOT economic.
That mismatch of expectations, in combination with the hype, made my 1st play a bit of a letdown. So we try again! I may love it?
A weird hill to die on, but this is not an economic game. It has an economic setting, but the mechanisms are NOT economic.
That mismatch of expectations, in combination with the hype, made my 1st play a bit of a letdown. So we try again! I may love it?
Owned & Unplayed No. 4: Chicago Express
I love the cube rails games I HAVE played, so I definitely need to play this one. Bought it secondhand before the latest edition was announced.
Samarkand is also on this list, which has been described as a lighter CE. Guess I’m itching for that experience 😆
I love the cube rails games I HAVE played, so I definitely need to play this one. Bought it secondhand before the latest edition was announced.
Samarkand is also on this list, which has been described as a lighter CE. Guess I’m itching for that experience 😆
January 26, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Owned & Unplayed No. 4: Chicago Express
I love the cube rails games I HAVE played, so I definitely need to play this one. Bought it secondhand before the latest edition was announced.
Samarkand is also on this list, which has been described as a lighter CE. Guess I’m itching for that experience 😆
I love the cube rails games I HAVE played, so I definitely need to play this one. Bought it secondhand before the latest edition was announced.
Samarkand is also on this list, which has been described as a lighter CE. Guess I’m itching for that experience 😆
Play a Second Time, No. 4: Frutticola
Between the Puerto Rico-esque pipeline and the charming theme/presentation, I knew I had to try this one. Which all too often means buying it myself 🙃
First play was 2p, and fine enough. I’m guessing this one shows its strength with more players.
Between the Puerto Rico-esque pipeline and the charming theme/presentation, I knew I had to try this one. Which all too often means buying it myself 🙃
First play was 2p, and fine enough. I’m guessing this one shows its strength with more players.
January 26, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Play a Second Time, No. 4: Frutticola
Between the Puerto Rico-esque pipeline and the charming theme/presentation, I knew I had to try this one. Which all too often means buying it myself 🙃
First play was 2p, and fine enough. I’m guessing this one shows its strength with more players.
Between the Puerto Rico-esque pipeline and the charming theme/presentation, I knew I had to try this one. Which all too often means buying it myself 🙃
First play was 2p, and fine enough. I’m guessing this one shows its strength with more players.
Owned & Unplayed No. 5: Senators
Looks like a glorious, rollicking mess. Auctions, extortion, and a wonderfully cynical theme. I think it will appeal to the part of me that loves The Estates, but possibly easier to detach from the outcome.
Wish I had the original version, that artwork is awesome.
Looks like a glorious, rollicking mess. Auctions, extortion, and a wonderfully cynical theme. I think it will appeal to the part of me that loves The Estates, but possibly easier to detach from the outcome.
Wish I had the original version, that artwork is awesome.
January 24, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Owned & Unplayed No. 5: Senators
Looks like a glorious, rollicking mess. Auctions, extortion, and a wonderfully cynical theme. I think it will appeal to the part of me that loves The Estates, but possibly easier to detach from the outcome.
Wish I had the original version, that artwork is awesome.
Looks like a glorious, rollicking mess. Auctions, extortion, and a wonderfully cynical theme. I think it will appeal to the part of me that loves The Estates, but possibly easier to detach from the outcome.
Wish I had the original version, that artwork is awesome.
In: Cheese Thief
I was thrilled to see this available in the States, even if it has to be via Amazon. I think I can get this one played sooner than later. We’ll see!
3:0 (running in:out count for the collection in 2024)
I was thrilled to see this available in the States, even if it has to be via Amazon. I think I can get this one played sooner than later. We’ll see!
3:0 (running in:out count for the collection in 2024)
January 24, 2024 at 12:41 AM
In: Cheese Thief
I was thrilled to see this available in the States, even if it has to be via Amazon. I think I can get this one played sooner than later. We’ll see!
3:0 (running in:out count for the collection in 2024)
I was thrilled to see this available in the States, even if it has to be via Amazon. I think I can get this one played sooner than later. We’ll see!
3:0 (running in:out count for the collection in 2024)
Had to split it into 2 nights 🤦🏻♂️ but we got City of the Big Shoulders played! I taught 3 first-timers and came in last. I qualify as a good teacher! 😆 Everyone is eager to play again.
And it puts me ahead of schedule for my goal to play 2023’s top ten.
And it puts me ahead of schedule for my goal to play 2023’s top ten.
January 23, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Had to split it into 2 nights 🤦🏻♂️ but we got City of the Big Shoulders played! I taught 3 first-timers and came in last. I qualify as a good teacher! 😆 Everyone is eager to play again.
And it puts me ahead of schedule for my goal to play 2023’s top ten.
And it puts me ahead of schedule for my goal to play 2023’s top ten.
Play a Second Time, No. 5: Amun-Re
I think I played this one before I was ready for it. Ended up just feeling dry and confusing, which isn’t a great combo. But that was quite a while back, and I’m now more able to appreciate the genius of Dr. Knizia 🤓
I think I played this one before I was ready for it. Ended up just feeling dry and confusing, which isn’t a great combo. But that was quite a while back, and I’m now more able to appreciate the genius of Dr. Knizia 🤓
January 23, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Play a Second Time, No. 5: Amun-Re
I think I played this one before I was ready for it. Ended up just feeling dry and confusing, which isn’t a great combo. But that was quite a while back, and I’m now more able to appreciate the genius of Dr. Knizia 🤓
I think I played this one before I was ready for it. Ended up just feeling dry and confusing, which isn’t a great combo. But that was quite a while back, and I’m now more able to appreciate the genius of Dr. Knizia 🤓
Owned & Unplayed No. 6: Samarkand: Routes to Riches
Bought this used with birthday money a while back, the Hidden Gems podcast had hyped it up for me. (Ep. on John Bohrer)
Supposedly good for different levels of players, I’ll probably take it for a spin with the fam first?
Bought this used with birthday money a while back, the Hidden Gems podcast had hyped it up for me. (Ep. on John Bohrer)
Supposedly good for different levels of players, I’ll probably take it for a spin with the fam first?
January 23, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Owned & Unplayed No. 6: Samarkand: Routes to Riches
Bought this used with birthday money a while back, the Hidden Gems podcast had hyped it up for me. (Ep. on John Bohrer)
Supposedly good for different levels of players, I’ll probably take it for a spin with the fam first?
Bought this used with birthday money a while back, the Hidden Gems podcast had hyped it up for me. (Ep. on John Bohrer)
Supposedly good for different levels of players, I’ll probably take it for a spin with the fam first?
Play a Second Time, No. 6: Full Throttle!
I really like the Friese games that I’ve played, and this one was no exception. I think it’s just hard to get this one to the table when Camel Up is also available.
It doesn’t have the stacking gimmick, but does provide players with a bit more control.
I really like the Friese games that I’ve played, and this one was no exception. I think it’s just hard to get this one to the table when Camel Up is also available.
It doesn’t have the stacking gimmick, but does provide players with a bit more control.
January 22, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Play a Second Time, No. 6: Full Throttle!
I really like the Friese games that I’ve played, and this one was no exception. I think it’s just hard to get this one to the table when Camel Up is also available.
It doesn’t have the stacking gimmick, but does provide players with a bit more control.
I really like the Friese games that I’ve played, and this one was no exception. I think it’s just hard to get this one to the table when Camel Up is also available.
It doesn’t have the stacking gimmick, but does provide players with a bit more control.
Owned & Unplayed No. 7: 1846
Seems like the stars will have to align for me to play this one, but I’ll probably have this on my shelf until it happens.
I love City of the Big Shoulders, I’ve gotta try an 18xx.
Seems like the stars will have to align for me to play this one, but I’ll probably have this on my shelf until it happens.
I love City of the Big Shoulders, I’ve gotta try an 18xx.
January 21, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Owned & Unplayed No. 7: 1846
Seems like the stars will have to align for me to play this one, but I’ll probably have this on my shelf until it happens.
I love City of the Big Shoulders, I’ve gotta try an 18xx.
Seems like the stars will have to align for me to play this one, but I’ll probably have this on my shelf until it happens.
I love City of the Big Shoulders, I’ve gotta try an 18xx.
Christmas game 3 of 6, learned and played. Honga!
Impressed with the whole package - innovative action selection, solid mix of mechanisms to make up the rest of the game. Great artwork and fun wooden pieces.
It wouldn’t be fare for my game group, but will serve the family well for many years.
Impressed with the whole package - innovative action selection, solid mix of mechanisms to make up the rest of the game. Great artwork and fun wooden pieces.
It wouldn’t be fare for my game group, but will serve the family well for many years.
January 20, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Christmas game 3 of 6, learned and played. Honga!
Impressed with the whole package - innovative action selection, solid mix of mechanisms to make up the rest of the game. Great artwork and fun wooden pieces.
It wouldn’t be fare for my game group, but will serve the family well for many years.
Impressed with the whole package - innovative action selection, solid mix of mechanisms to make up the rest of the game. Great artwork and fun wooden pieces.
It wouldn’t be fare for my game group, but will serve the family well for many years.
Play a Second Time, No. 7: Lancaster
As a collector of the Kennerspiel des Jahres winners, I’m also interested in playing the nominees over time. That’s why I bought this one, but it’s been hard to get to the table.
First play was a good intro, but not enough to form an opinion.
As a collector of the Kennerspiel des Jahres winners, I’m also interested in playing the nominees over time. That’s why I bought this one, but it’s been hard to get to the table.
First play was a good intro, but not enough to form an opinion.
January 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Play a Second Time, No. 7: Lancaster
As a collector of the Kennerspiel des Jahres winners, I’m also interested in playing the nominees over time. That’s why I bought this one, but it’s been hard to get to the table.
First play was a good intro, but not enough to form an opinion.
As a collector of the Kennerspiel des Jahres winners, I’m also interested in playing the nominees over time. That’s why I bought this one, but it’s been hard to get to the table.
First play was a good intro, but not enough to form an opinion.
In: Living Forest Kodama expansion
Been waiting a while for this to arrive in the States! Really excited to take this for a spin.
Yes, I collect all the SdJ and Kenner winners. No, I don’t have to own all the associated expansions. But this one looks strong.
2:0
Been waiting a while for this to arrive in the States! Really excited to take this for a spin.
Yes, I collect all the SdJ and Kenner winners. No, I don’t have to own all the associated expansions. But this one looks strong.
2:0
January 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
In: Living Forest Kodama expansion
Been waiting a while for this to arrive in the States! Really excited to take this for a spin.
Yes, I collect all the SdJ and Kenner winners. No, I don’t have to own all the associated expansions. But this one looks strong.
2:0
Been waiting a while for this to arrive in the States! Really excited to take this for a spin.
Yes, I collect all the SdJ and Kenner winners. No, I don’t have to own all the associated expansions. But this one looks strong.
2:0
Owned & Unplayed No. 8: Gutenberg
I’m halfway bracing for disappointment, but so much of this game’s proposition speaks to me. Mostly the auction-esque mechanism, but I also like recipe fulfillment. And I think I care about the theme more than I do most games?
I’m halfway bracing for disappointment, but so much of this game’s proposition speaks to me. Mostly the auction-esque mechanism, but I also like recipe fulfillment. And I think I care about the theme more than I do most games?
January 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Owned & Unplayed No. 8: Gutenberg
I’m halfway bracing for disappointment, but so much of this game’s proposition speaks to me. Mostly the auction-esque mechanism, but I also like recipe fulfillment. And I think I care about the theme more than I do most games?
I’m halfway bracing for disappointment, but so much of this game’s proposition speaks to me. Mostly the auction-esque mechanism, but I also like recipe fulfillment. And I think I care about the theme more than I do most games?
It had been waaaay too long, but I was reminded last night why I like Mini Rails so much. 4p, 3 new to the game. Low scoring, and I got last. Too invested in a company that never paid taxes, but I almost got away with it 😆
January 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM
It had been waaaay too long, but I was reminded last night why I like Mini Rails so much. 4p, 3 new to the game. Low scoring, and I got last. Too invested in a company that never paid taxes, but I almost got away with it 😆
Play a Second Time, No. 8: Cacao
First play went well. I think I was underwhelmed, which again means it was probably just a mismatch of expectations. I shouldn’t’ve been surprised how much it felt like Sushi Go and Imhotep (same designer). Similar scoring schemes, different venues.
First play went well. I think I was underwhelmed, which again means it was probably just a mismatch of expectations. I shouldn’t’ve been surprised how much it felt like Sushi Go and Imhotep (same designer). Similar scoring schemes, different venues.
January 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Play a Second Time, No. 8: Cacao
First play went well. I think I was underwhelmed, which again means it was probably just a mismatch of expectations. I shouldn’t’ve been surprised how much it felt like Sushi Go and Imhotep (same designer). Similar scoring schemes, different venues.
First play went well. I think I was underwhelmed, which again means it was probably just a mismatch of expectations. I shouldn’t’ve been surprised how much it felt like Sushi Go and Imhotep (same designer). Similar scoring schemes, different venues.
Imma try to do a games-in:games-out log for 2024. I’ll feint shame for games in, genuinely celebrate games out.
1st entry: in: Airlines Europe. Got lucky, grabbed it used for a steal!
BUT I FEEL SHAME.
1:0
1st entry: in: Airlines Europe. Got lucky, grabbed it used for a steal!
BUT I FEEL SHAME.
1:0
January 17, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Imma try to do a games-in:games-out log for 2024. I’ll feint shame for games in, genuinely celebrate games out.
1st entry: in: Airlines Europe. Got lucky, grabbed it used for a steal!
BUT I FEEL SHAME.
1:0
1st entry: in: Airlines Europe. Got lucky, grabbed it used for a steal!
BUT I FEEL SHAME.
1:0