Mike, the reason is probably, that everybody has a different opionin. Mine is: AR is the best on the list! I sure dont hope T&T will win - its another connection game, with the same "feel" as Ticket to ride on it (IMHO).
I am pretty sure the game was nominated because it uses a wellknown mechanism in a new and interesting way, that the theme works well with the mechanism, and that the entire production is beautiful.
I am also pretty certain that the jury has no intention of letting it win. The nomination is simply meant as a pat on the shoulder to the publisher in the hope that others will be inspired to follow their trend.
I have no idea what this poor game is doing on any awards list, let alone this one. I think it shows that the jury is clueless.
I admit it's not the best game in the World by a long shot, but - having bought the multi-lingual version and found a couple of errors in the official English rules - make sure you try it the right way.
It's a decent enough track laying game. I think I prefer it to Metro, as you can plan ahead to get the right bits, rather than being stuck with what you draw.
Posted On: 2006-05-28 06:45:46
I sure dont hope T&T will win - its another connection game, with the same "feel" as Ticket to ride on it (IMHO).
I am also pretty certain that the jury has no intention of letting it win. The nomination is simply meant as a pat on the shoulder to the publisher in the hope that others will be inspired to follow their trend.
I admit it's not the best game in the World by a long shot, but - having bought the multi-lingual version and found a couple of errors in the official English rules - make sure you try it the right way.
It's a decent enough track laying game. I think I prefer it to Metro, as you can plan ahead to get the right bits, rather than being stuck with what you draw.
N.