(I forgot to publish this earlier).
Quarters — Bridge (60+ sessions)
Dimes —1846 (2x), Chu Han (2x), The Gang, Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
Nickels — Air Baron, Jump Drive, 1862, Fishing, Glory to Rome, LotR: FotR Trick Taking Game, Race for the Galaxy, Shards of Infinity
A fair chunk of gaming was with the TaoLing1. All of Pagan, Air Baron, Jump Drive & Shards were with him (and most of my ’62 and Chu Han). Now that he is no longer a student, I expect a much lower count next year …
I think I played ~90 unique titles, which is honestly fairly high. Full List on BGG
As is always the case, most new games are firmly in indifferent category, but maybe with a novelty bonus. I think my Game of the Year is likely Chu Han, but even that is somewhat disappointing, because for games by Tom Lehmann, I’m hoping for 100+ plays, Chu Han petered out just north of 20. It’s a disappointment that most designers would kill for, but still.
And that was kinda it. Nothing set my world on fire. A mediocre year, in my book. Other new games of note were Dragon’s Down (my thoughts on DD vs Magic Realm), the new Caylus 1303
I’m also saddened that I only got in 3 games of Stationfall and Pastiche. Those need more plays.
My Weds night group has pivoted into 18xx for a large percentage of the sessions which accounts for most of my ’46 plays (20+) as well as Shikoku 1889, 18 India, 1822PNW, 1822MX, 1848 Australia. I got in a game of 1833NE, and am looking forward to its GMT release. (I also play some 18xx online on 18xx.games)
I’ve also been writing most weeks at the 20th Century Project.
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Rating — Suggest.
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