How will you live down the fact that both the first and last time you played AoS with the AZ Boardgamers I beat you, and I've only won 3 times total?

The first time I played was at Rob's on the US map. I had no clue what I was doing. The second time was with you and Dion (his first time) on Ireland - your first win. You left Dion alone and spent the game beating on me. I blame Dion for not helping. See how easy it is to blame him for everything? He probably cheated too.

I blame you for a lot of my losses. Like in Korea when you gave the game to Sato by urbanizing one of my cities for no apparent reason other than you could.

I guess the Ireland map was Dion's first game then.

I remember the game where I urbanized one of your towns in the last turn. IIRC I had an actual reason for it, but I don't remember what it was.

I was winning, so you hosed me, which cost me 3-4 points, making Jason Sato the winner instead of me. One could argue that you were simply attacking the leader, but in that situation, it didn't help you any. So I will bitterly complain about that play forever.

Well it got me 3-4 points closer to the leader.

We've actually had a hard time getting Tichu to the table lately. Matthew and I are trying to practice for next year's Gathering, so it will be great to have another Tichu enthusiast back in town! I would gladly play Tichu every week if I could.

And I look forward to being Rob's partner again on the next Tichu game...right Rob?

I'd play it every week, too. Man, more Tichu!

And no, Dion, you can't be Rob's partner, because he and I are trying to get a Tichu mind-meld going.

I look forward to playing this one as well. I've owned it for some time now and only played it twice. It's usually too long for a Friday night at the Inn play, but I'd gladly play it on a Saturday when you return.

Seeing as how no one in the regular group has it, you'll get to stomp the newbies for a while, I'm sure.

This will be fun (especially since Bobby turned down a game tonight).

I own this one also, but I've only played it twice. The board killed us the first time we played. The second time was much better. I'd like to get it on the table again!

Two tips:

NEVER run out of wood. This will essentially end your game with one exception: There is a building called the Market that gives you the ability to trade. If you build it, then you can trade with others or the bank. If others build it I wouldn't count on them saving you

The Facualty of Alchemy allows you to remove pollution markers. You might not be shown the full game, which omits pollution and a couple of other things, as it is very challenging for a new player. However, if you are taught the game with it, then make sure you build this building for if you wait too long the game will begin to play YOU =P

I'd love to play this. Guess I haven't been there when you've brought it, Dion.

I really like the game and would be happy to play it with you.

Good call.

I can't believe you and Rob are still sore over losing to me during my first game of Il Principe. Don't you know that I redeemed the 'cheating' acusation by repeating my winning performance at Rob's? (And the money tokens were even on the far side of the table!)

Yes, Amelia taught us how to play this (along with Matthew) and it's a great game. I also like the newer (but different) version of this known as "Phoenicia". Less math, but similar mechanics. I enjoy both, own both and would gladly play either of them again.

Yeah, well, I've got new protos coming down the pike, so you're totally in. Probably no more Everest, though, without a nearly complete revamp.

You'll surely kick my ass in Age of Steam, as you always do, but that's it, pal.

Heh I associate the games he doesn't like with him like Bang! and "I need a bean!" (aka Bohnanza).

I have a new hated game to add to the list - Starcraft. I look forward to your arrival, Charles - it's always nice to have another easy mark to play against... especially now that Maxwell is gone!

Still not over that War of 1812 game huh?

I have only played this once and would like to play again.

Steve Bauer and Rob Ehlers owns this one. I've only played it once, but it beat my expectations... surprisingly I rather enjoyed it and would play it again. It should even be better the 2nd time around, after getting through some of the mechanics - hopefully being able to focus a bit more on the strategy of the game next time around.

I only played once, and would gladly play again. I enjoyed it, even if half the table hated it. I think Amelia enjoyed it, too, though I'm not certain.