Photos and Games from Major Game Day (June 3, 2006)

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

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Saturday was Major Game Day in Boston. A goodly number of gamers showed up at the Holiday Inn Express for a day of fun. This is a colelction of some of the photos I took and the games I played. Many thanks to the event organizers and to the folks who showed up. I had a really good time.

I know there were things I didn't get photos of (Kontor, Roma, Settlers of Catan) so share some photos or stories of your own!

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

1. Board Game: Crokinole [Average Rating:7.80 Overall Rank:32]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

This was a big hit for me and my friends. I had seen Crokinole many times but had never played it. Now I totally want a board of my own. We had a blast with this one.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

pronoblem baalberith

(pronoblem)

United States
Pleasantville
Massachusetts

What a nerd. Who is that ass?

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 9:13 pm
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2. Board Game: Maharaja: The Game of Palace Building in India [Average Rating:7.27 Overall Rank:185]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

This was another new game for us. For some reason, this reminded me of a cross between Caylus and Power Grid, though I can't really put my finger on why. This is one that has graduated to the "probably buy" list as a result of it being at this event.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

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Although I'm perplexed by your comparison to Caylus and Power Grid, I'm pleased to hear you're considering purchasing this fantastic game.

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 3:01 pm
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3. Board Game: RoboRally [Average Rating:7.25 Overall Rank:155]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

While our Maharaja game was going on this Roborally game was taking place the next table over. I liked being able to check out the new Avalon hill version, as I have the older version. On the left is Mike, one of the organizers.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

4. Board Game: Tongiaki [Average Rating:6.27 Overall Rank:1225]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

One of the games I brought was Tongiaki, which at least two different groups of people tried out. Melissa, second from the left in this picture, said she really enjoyed it. She was another of the event organizers.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

5. Board Game: Turn the Tide [Average Rating:6.82 Overall Rank:507]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

This game of Turn the Tide was happening at one of the round tables.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

6. Board Game: Dream Factory [Average Rating:7.19 Overall Rank:218]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

I saw a few games of Traumfabrik, but unfortunately didn't get to partake in any of them. Perhaps next time.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

7. Board Game: Attika [Average Rating:7.08 Overall Rank:252]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

A friend of mine brought his copy of Attika. This couple was busy working their way through the rules.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

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I hope that fellow is exaggerating. The rules for Attika are among the best I've ever seen!

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 3:03 pm
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Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

Yep. He struck that pose when I asked if I could take a picture. He's actually Gilad, a BGGer. I don't know who his cute companion is.

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 3:13 pm
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Gilad Aharoni

(gaharoni)

United States
Iowa City
Iowa

The cute one is my wife, Sarit - not a BGGer, but an avid gamer still. My pose is indeed an injustice to Attika, which has very well-written rules. Sincere apologies to Rio-Grande!

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 7:38 pm
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8. Board Game: Glory to Rome [Average Rating:7.56 Overall Rank:75]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

Cambrige Game Factory was there blind testing some games to see how the rules worked out. I jumped in at the chance to teach Glory to Rome to Jason and Laura, as I really like the game. After a few rounds they totally had the hang of it.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

9. Board Game: Tichu [Average Rating:7.73 Overall Rank:36]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

There was a Tichu tournament as well. I had been curious to learn the game, so I skipped lunch to learn and partake in the tournament. My partner (Jason, above) and I didn't do so well, but I really liked the game and can't wait to try it out with the missus and some friends.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

10. Board Game: Mall of Horror [Average Rating:6.78 Overall Rank:530]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

A Mall of Horror session.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

11. Board Game: Warrior Knights [Average Rating:6.96 Overall Rank:395]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

Someone brought a copy of the new hotness, Warrior Knights, which got a fair amount of play.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

12. Board Game: That's Life! [Average Rating:6.50 Overall Rank:905]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

I always enjoy teaching people a game I like, especially this one, which always seems to delight the people who learn it.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

Gilad Aharoni

(gaharoni)

United States
Iowa City
Iowa

Yep, it was fun! Thanks, Dave!

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 7:43 pm
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13. Board Game: Ice Pirates of Harbour Grace [Average Rating:5.89 Unranked]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

This is another of Cambridge Game Factory's games, and the only one I didn't play. I did hear good things about it though. In addition to this and Glory to Rome, there were also Sneeze and Splat! There was also a protoype, but I didn't get to see it.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

14. Board Game: Heroscape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie [Average Rating:7.38 Overall Rank:146]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

The conclusion of an epic HeroScape battle.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

15. Board Game: Hamsterrolle [Average Rating:6.87 Overall Rank:639]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

Hamsterrolle! For someone who isn't crazy about dexterity games, I played a few of them here. This one was a lot of wacky fun.

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

Ironically, the only picture of me taken at the event with my camera (by a helpful fellow gamer) was rejected as being too similar to existing photos (apparently, taking photos of people through the Hamsterrolle wheel is the photo of choice.)

Here it is:

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 3:20 pm
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16. Board Game: Bohnanza [Average Rating:7.13 Overall Rank:199]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

Some bean trading activities...

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Posted Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:33 pm

17. Board Game: Polarity [Average Rating:6.51 Overall Rank:964]

Dave Lartigue

(Legomancer)

United States
Springfield
Massachusetts

I closed out the event with my third dexterity game of the day. You never quite forget your first double-leaner. (Actually, I believe that after this we went back for some more Crokinole. We just couldn't seem to get enough!)