[Brian,
Tuesday April 15, 2008 at 6:56pm]
Gathering Final Thoughts
Looking back on the games I played ...
- The dogs that didn't bark in the night ... I turned down chances to play Tribune, Change Horses, The Ticket to Ride Card Game, and countless others. In general, I had my full curmudgeon on for any game I wasn't specifically looking for.
- I pretty much stuck to my "No Prototypes" rule, which continues to serve me well. I did try one game that was described as "like Race for the Galaxy." It's not bad, but I wouldn't suggest it enter a vice-presidential debate, if you know what I mean.
- You know, by not actively trying to play every new game (some of which are fairly old), I had a pretty good time. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind trying Cuba, In the Year of the Dragon, etc etc etc
- I was pretty good at the flea market, getting rid of 10 or so games and only buying one. The prize table? The 10th anniversary edition of El Grande, and some Blue Moon expansion decks.
Individual Game thoughts:
- Brass -- I could play this again, but it's off the purchase list.
- I ordered Wabash Cannonball. Very heavy, for such a fast game.
- I'm tempted to buy Galaxy Trucker ... but my wife doesn't like it. Onto the "Want" list ... we'll see if I can trade for it.
- No other new game even makes it onto the want list (remembering that I've already ordered Agricola). I probably could trade for a few of them, but I'm not desperate.
- Oops. Palastgefluster probably goes on the want list.
- That being said, I'd play almost any game again ... I'd probably beg off Hamburgum, but I just don't like those Rondel games.
- Jamaica was the prettiest (published) game. All of the cards can be laid out to form a diorama. Who knew that all pirates had huge schnozzes? Game play is OK.
I'll review Wabash in a few weeks, after I've gotten my copy and played a few more times.
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