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We didn't realize at the time, but the 29th of July was Richard Irving's last meeting with us, since "The Man" let him return home to Salinas. (Say "hi" to John Steinbeck for me!)
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1. Board Game: Race for the Galaxy [Average Rating:7.88 Overall Rank:13]
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There was a game of RftG. Stacy & Richard I were in it. That's all I know.
 
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2. Board Game: Puerto Rico [Average Rating:8.26 Overall Rank:3]
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The guys taught Stacy the #1 game on the Geek...and Richard L was nice enough to keep Stacy out of last place while Rich I & John fought to the last point.

Richard I 46
John 45
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Richard L much less...
 
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3. Board Game: Zahltag [Average Rating:5.76 Overall Rank:5180]
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I've realized that the last two times I taught this game, I've taught one rule wrong. Sadly, it's an important rule. The player with the least workers in hand does not pay ANYTHING on pay day... whoops. (Let's try it again with the right rule.)

Mark 22
Mike 20
Will 2
Jeff bankrupt
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Mark,
All that means is you'd have won by more points
 
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  • Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 6:54 pm
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Yargo wrote:
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All that means is you'd have won by more points


Well, yes... but I would have taught the rule right, too.
 
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  • Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 7:11 pm
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Well, that would have changed my whole strategy!
 
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  • Posted Fri Aug 8, 2008 7:36 am
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4. Board Game: Aquaretto [Average Rating:7.13 Overall Rank:318]
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A slightly more gamer-y version of Zooloretto... much fun.

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Will 9

Important safety tip: Will needs to learn to stop drawing from the bag.
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Hey, its paid off!
Once or twice
 
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  • Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 6:54 pm
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5. Board Game: Daytona 500 [Average Rating:7.24 Overall Rank:450]
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Still hard to believe this classic Euro game was actually released in the U.S. by Milton Bradley.

Rich L 1290
Mark 960
Rich I 660
 
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6. Board Game: Too Many Cooks [Average Rating:6.36 Overall Rank:1323]
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Rich L's "no soup" was a bust... and Rich I managed to soak up lots of yummy stuff. I was surprised at how well the game worked w/3 players - I've always played it with more.

Rich I 19
Mark 11
Rich L 1
 
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7. Board Game: Unpublished Prototype [Average Rating:7.07 Overall Rank:1050]
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John's prototype, out for another test spin. My notes say "Will won" but don't tell me who he beat.
 
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I belive I was playing against John.
 
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  • Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 6:55 pm
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8. Board Game: Lost Valley [Average Rating:6.92 Overall Rank:506]
 
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I did my usual "race for rivergold" - Mike was chipping away at mountaingold but at a much slower pace... and we tied!

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John 4
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9. Board Game: Race the Wind [Average Rating:6.46 Overall Rank:2912]
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Mike's American crew edged out Jeff's Italians by a boat length.
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I was surprised that this was close at all, but Mike's a good teacher.
 
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  • Posted Fri Aug 8, 2008 7:35 am
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10. Board Game: Zooloretto [Average Rating:6.96 Overall Rank:290]
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Don't have any details... just the score.

Will 31
John 27
Mark 25
 
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11. Board Game: Shanghaien [Average Rating:6.72 Overall Rank:1004]
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I taught Will... and we tied. (This is better than my usual "I teach someone the game & I lose" method.)
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At the time, Mark's tie was the best he'd done at the game. He had a losing streak of several games with his son
 
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  • Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 6:56 pm
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12. Board Game: Um Reifenbreite [Average Rating:6.94 Overall Rank:481]
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Jeff's right, we did play Um Reifenbreite... now to talk a group into playing a series of races & using the leader points.

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Mike 95
Mark 91
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I would be up for it. I really liked this game. I think Mike liked it too.
 
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Hey Mark, you need to leave the "Add item" option open on these. Steve G. and I did a late night, after-the-kids-are-in-bed-but-don't-feel-like-driving, game night. We played:

STARCRAFT TBG

I won with Overmind Zerg vs. Steve G's Tassadar Protoss. I was able to build three bases for special victory in Stage III. I don't think Tassadar has a chance against zerg in two player. Protoss build too slow and the 2p game is too short to out tech the zerg.

SHEAR PANIC

We tied but I won the tie breaker of mutton buttons on the side board. It's a really cute but deeply strategic game.

NACHO LOCO

Advanced Uno. Not bad with a cool puzzle aspect and VP. I was able to break the sudden death tie.

THE DOWNFALL OF POMPEII

Steve G. toasted most of my guys and he won by two I think.

 
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  • Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 7:13 pm
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We also played Um Reifenbreite. I only remember because it was the only game I won that night.

 
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