There’s a new book out from Green Ronin that lists the 100 “best” Hobby Games, with essays by various designers and industry people. A popular obsession that has sprung up is to post the list, with bold games being those you own, italic games being those you have played, and bold italic being those you both own and play. Thanks to Jeff Grubb for that … Continue reading Hobby Games – the 100 best
How not to play War of the Ring (otherwise known as “Stupid, stupid Frodo”) I had a great time playing this game, but there were decisions I was making that I have no idea why I was… Continue reading How not to play War of the Ring
I’ve almost finished writing all the reports for the boardgame sessions I played over the weekend. I’ve still got one game of War of the Ring to write up, which I played against Sarah on Friday afternoon. (Sarah won as Sauron). FridayYspahan vs Daniel & SarahWar of the Ring vs Sarah SaturdayFamily Business vs Craig, Mike, Rich and RandyYspahan vs Mike and RandySan Juan vs … Continue reading Boardgame Session Reports!
I never was a big Cosmic Encounter fan, mainly because I only played the original game a couple of times, but it’s always interested me (if only because Richard Garfield mentioned it as one the inspirations of Magic). However, the same team were responsible for the Dune boardgame, which is one of those games I really, really love. Not that I get to play it … Continue reading Cosmic Encounter and Dune
Oh, and the rules are up for this expansion.http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/PDF/wow_tbc_rules.pdf Will I get this expansion? Likely, yes. I don’t really get to play the boardgame that much, but I enjoy it when I do. Need to set up a time for our next session of it, actually. Anyone interested in playing a game of World of Warcraft: the Boardgame? Cheers,Merric Continue reading World of Warcraft boardgame: The Burning Crusade
Hmm – FFG have put the Starcraft boardgame rules up on their site. Eek! It’s a 48 page rulebook! http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/PDF/StarCraft_rules.pdf Continue reading Starcraft: The Board Game
I really shouldn’t visit BoardGameGeek. I keep discovering games I want. I’ve just added two games to my wishlist there. What’s particularly stupid about this is that they’re both the same game. Well, almost. The game in question is Age of Steam, a more complex version of Railroad Tycoon, which I think is really great. Age of Steam is ranked higher. The problem? It’s about … Continue reading Board games I want
Apparently Draughts/Checkers has been solved – every game, if played perfectly by both players, will end in a draw. See here: http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/jul07/5379 Continue reading Checkers, solved!
My monthly trip to Melbourne was last Saturday, and I picked up a few things of interest… Books:Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton – I hadn’t actually read this one. I approached the Anita Blake series in a haphazard fashion, reading them somewhat out of order, and this one fell through the cracks. It’s actually a really good book, and a few things that happen … Continue reading Latest purchases
Richard is 21. In fact, he was 21 a week-and-a-half ago, but today was his party… which he noted as being on the same day as his 20th birthday party last year. I find that somewhat strange; one of the coincidences that life throws at us. Assuming Richard didn’t plan it that way, which I don’t think he did. His party was held at the … Continue reading Richard’s 21st party
