Sacramento Board Game Meetup - August 18, 2009

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

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There were about 20 people in attendance at our weekly gathering at Crepeville in Midtown Sacramento. I attended for a second week in a row, primarily because I had invited an acquaintance from So. Cal. who was in town on a vacation.

Here's the games I played and a few I remember seeing others play. I'm not sure I remember all of them, so please add anything you played that I missed. Comments about the games you played are welcome as well.

For more information about our group, please visit the Sacramento Board Game Meetup web site.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:41 pm

1. Board Game: Kingsburg [Average Rating:7.25 Overall Rank:160]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

When I arrived, a five player game of this including Chris and Jason was in progress.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:23 pm

2. Board Game: Carcassonne [Average Rating:7.46 Overall Rank:87]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

Steph, Don, Connie, and others were playing this when I arrived. I'm pretty sure they were using expansions, but I'm not sure which ones.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:24 pm

3. Board Game: India Rails [Average Rating:7.00 Overall Rank:1023]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

D.K. brought this and was setting up to play when I arrived. Unfortunately, I had to pass, because I was not sure what time my acquaintance was arriving, and I did not want to be in the middle of a game when he arrived. Imagine me passing on the chance to play a crayon rail game. Inconceivable!

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:26 pm

Jeff Jackson

(jjacjackson)

United States
Mather
California

OK, one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother. So one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub .....and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers alone. 'K, bye.

One time, OK, see, one time Randy Beaman's little brother ate Pop Rocks and drank a soda at the same time and his head exploded! 'K, bye.

DK - thoughts? How was it?

Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:42 pm
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Davido

(davido)

United States
Mather
California

I played Empire Builder and British Rails a LOT back in the day (and was amazed the the BR map was the same size as the US/Canada (no Mexico

) map w/no reference to scale. Also played a combo of the two (with teams and exchangeable money-don't ask).

From this vantage point, I'd say RailRoad Tycoon (or AoS) do this type of economic pickup/deliver a LOT better than crayon rails. Empire Builder would typically take 3-4 hours. OK then, but now, way too long for what it is (channeling my inner Reapersaurus here....)

Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:51 pm
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4. Board Game: Finca [Average Rating:7.07 Overall Rank:284]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

Jeff E., Mark, and I joined Jeremy for a play of this fairly new game. The rules are fairly simple, but it definitely has some strategic depth to this. I will probably have to add this to my collection. All except Jeremy were playing for the first time. Here's the scores:

Mark - 49
Kevin - 40
Jeremy - 37
Jeff E. - 30

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:28 pm

Jeff Jackson

(jjacjackson)

United States
Mather
California

OK, one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother. So one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub .....and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers alone. 'K, bye.

One time, OK, see, one time Randy Beaman's little brother ate Pop Rocks and drank a soda at the same time and his head exploded! 'K, bye.

This IS a great one. Easy to teach and easy to play, but decisions are tougher than they appear. Definitely a new gateway game in my arsenal.

Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:41 pm
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Spencer Beni

(Binzer)

United States
Sacramento
California

It's not easy to play. Just ask DK. ninja

Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:32 pm
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5. Board Game: Circus Flohcati [Average Rating:6.59 Overall Rank:836]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

When we were either towards the end of or had finished Finca, I got a call from my acquaintance that he was on the way, so I wanted to play a short game, and suggested this one, one of my favorite fillers. Jeff E., Jeremy, and Mark were all playing for the first time.

Here's the scores:

Jeremy - 52
Kevin - 43
Mark - 43
Jeff E. - 43

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:30 pm

6. Board Game: Vegas Showdown [Average Rating:7.27 Overall Rank:181]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

When my acquaintance Daniel arrived, I suggested this game, which I know is one of his favorites. We were joined by Jeremy, Connie, and Mark. I got a Night Club for a good price early, putting me in the lead for a good part of the game. However, I petered out at the end, failing to fill my casino and connect my casino and hotel, finishing third.

Here's the scores:
Daniel - 40 + $$
Jeremy - 40
Kevin - 35
Connie - 34
Mark - 32

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:33 pm

7. Board Game: Catan: Cities & Knights [Average Rating:7.54 Unranked] [Average Rating:7.54 Unranked]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

I saw Janet and Honoree, and assumed they played this, although I did not actually see it being played.

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Edited Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:39 am
Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:35 pm

Davido

(davido)

United States
Mather
California

I believe that is Honoree

Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:53 pm
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Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

davido wrote:

I believe that is Honoree

You are correct. I even know that. I can't believe I got that wrong. I have now edited it to correct it.

Posted Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:40 am
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8. Board Game: Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game [Average Rating:7.31 Overall Rank:169]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

There was a group that played this.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:35 pm

9. Board Game: UNO [Average Rating:5.30 Overall Rank:7570]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

A pair was playing this when I arrived.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:36 pm

10. Board Game: Blokus [Average Rating:7.15 Overall Rank:200]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

I believe both this and the travel addition got played by the same pair of people.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:36 pm

11. Board Game: Race for the Galaxy [Average Rating:7.88 Overall Rank:13]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

A group including Don played this.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:37 pm

12. Board Game: Dominion [Average Rating:7.96 Overall Rank:10]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

A group of five or six including Mark, Don, and Jeremy played this after we finished Vegas Showdown.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:38 pm

13. Board Game: 10 Days in Asia [Average Rating:6.77 Overall Rank:867]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

Daniel and I were left as the only two looking for a game, so he suggested this one of the 10 days games that I had not played yet. We played two plays. On the second one, we did a trip of 15 days. I won both times.

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:39 pm

14. Board Game: Metro [Average Rating:6.40 Overall Rank:925]

Kevin Ellingson

(klellingson)

United States
Sacramento
California

Daniel and I were joined by Nathan to finish off our evening with this game. Nathan, playing for the first time, won when his last two trains scored big points.

Here's the scores:
Nathan - 85
Kevin - 72
Daniel F. - 51

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Posted Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:41 pm

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