Essen 2009 Fairplay List - Final Standings!
Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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This is a dynamic Geeklist of the games on the Essen Fairplay list:
http://fairplay-online.blogspot.com/
I will update at the end of each day, reflecting changes compared to the previous day(s). Of course the list will reflect the final standings after Sunday.
24 October 2009 00:01 - Updated for Friday standings... A lot of activity! 25 October 2009 00:12 - Updated for Saturday standings... Even more activity! 25 October 2009 22:05 - Final Standings! Added number of votes and score. Note that 1 is best, 5 worst. The games on the final list had to have at least 30 votes.
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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1st - 1.38 average - 34 votes
Straight in at number one!
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - Unranked Saturday 24/10 - 1st
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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2nd - 1.81 average - 58 votes
A complete unknown to me, maybe visitors of Spiel can comment on this game.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 1st Saturday 24/10 - 2nd
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Board Game: Macao
[Average Rating:7.47 Overall Rank:132]
Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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3rd - 1.88 average - 106 votes
I think the fact that it's at the moment only available in German, means that it has slipped under the radar at BGG. It does look very promising, and I too am awaiting an English or Dutch language release.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 6th Friday 23/10 - 3rd Saturday 24/10 - 5th
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Board Game: Endeavor
[Average Rating:7.57 Overall Rank:68]

Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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4th - 1.92 average - 48 votes
The Essen crowd is catching on to this gem.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 2nd Saturday 24/10 - 4th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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5th - 1.94 average - 48 votes
I don't think this is much of a surprise, I expect it to end high on the final standings.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 5th Friday 23/10 - 4th Saturday 24/10 - 6th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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6th - 1.94 average - 51 votes
This was, to me, a noticeable absentee on Thursday's list, but it more than made up for it.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 6th Saturday 24/10 - 3rd
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Board Game: Egizia
[Average Rating:7.57 Overall Rank:109]

Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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7th - 2.00 average - 91 votes
A bit of an unknown, it would be surprising to see this high on the list at the end of the show.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 9th Friday 23/10 - 12th Saturday 24/10 - 7th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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8th - 2.04 average - 72 votes
Pretty slow build-up pre-show, but a runaway hit at the show. Good standings on the Buzz List too.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 8th Friday 23/10 - 8th Saturday 24/10 - 9th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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9th - 2.05 average - 43 votes
Another surprise entry?
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - Unranked Saturday 24/10 - 8th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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10th - 2.06 average - 97 votes
Somewhat surprising, perhaps, though it had good pre-show buzz.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 1st Friday 23/10 - 5th Saturday 24/10 - 10th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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11th - 2.08 average - 48 votes
Not exactly a new game, but people at the show seem duly impressed.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 2nd Friday 23/10 - 9th Saturday 24/10 - 11th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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12th - 2.14 average - 71 votes
This seems a reprint or new edition of some sorts of this game. Comments from gamers who know more about this game are most welcome!
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 11th Saturday 24/10 - 12th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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13th - 2.15 average - 74 votes
The latest expansion to a very popular game in all corners of the world is making it's mark at Essen.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 10th Saturday 24/10 - 13th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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14th - 2.15 average - 40 votes
New entry to for Friday, the follow up of The Pillars of the Earth.
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - Unranked Saturday 24/10 - 15th
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Board Game: Ra
[Average Rating:7.60 Overall Rank:48]

Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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15th - 2.15 average - 52 votes
Hm, not sure why this is on the list, is there some sort of new edition available?
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 10th Friday 23/10 - 14th Saturday 24/10 - 14th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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16th - 2.18 average - 89 votes
Another game that was released previously, getting good attention at Spiel.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 4th Friday 23/10 - 13th Saturday 24/10 - 16th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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17th - 2.19 average - 53 votes
Ystari's latest makes the list on Saturday.
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - Unranked Saturday 24/10 - 17th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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18th - 2.31 average - 54 votes
German folks are apparantly getting to know the game, and liking what they see.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 7th Friday 23/10 - 18th Saturday 24/10 - 19th
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19.
Board Game: Tobago
[Average Rating:7.21 Overall Rank:207]

Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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19th - 2.34 average - 115 votes
May pick up some during the coming days, seems a good family game Euro.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 11th Friday 23/10 - 15th Saturday 24/10 - 18th
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Board Game: Opera
[Average Rating:6.72 Overall Rank:1025]

Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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20th - 2.39 average - 61 votes
Good pre-show buzz, the publisher did their best to promote it.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - 3rd Friday 23/10 - 7th Saturday 24/10 - 20th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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21st - 2.45 average - 44 votes
After reaching the BGG Buzzlist, now to be found on the Fairplay rankings.
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - Unranked Saturday 24/10 - 21st
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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22nd - 2.55 average - 47 votes
The other offering from Czech Games Edition.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 16th Saturday 24/10 - 24th
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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23rd - 2.60 average - 40 votes
Good reception on the BGG Buzz List as well.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 17th Saturday 24/10 - 23rd
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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24th - 2.62 average - 42 votes
Not much is known to me about this game, it looks light, but looks may be deceiving.
Previous rankings:
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - 19th Saturday 24/10 - 22nd
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Jeroen van der Valk
Netherlands Gouda Zuid Holland
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25th - 2.69 average - 32 votes
A new entry for Saturday, this does look quite interesting with fresh pieces.
Thursday 22/10 - Unranked Friday 23/10 - Unranked Saturday 24/10 - 25th
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