This week saw the familiar struggle to agree on what games the group was going to play! We welcomed newcomer Neil Urwin and welcomed back Simon Devereux, king of good timing and Power Grid's premiere fan. When Neil asked what games he might bring with him for his first week, Power Grid was one I suggested as being popular in the group, but not one brought along very often especially as Simon hadn't graced us with his presence recently due to work commitments. So, cue perfect timing: Simon arrives with his copy including multiple maps and the two hit it off with a game on the pool table, joined by David playing it for the first time. We thought it would probably appeal to "Bean Counter" due to his predilection for accounting in gaming. The three chaps played the Northern Europe map for the first time at BBG with Simon's experience paying off in a close-fought victory.
Meanwhile, the famous five dusted off Yedo for its second play at BBG, happily removing it from our list of one-play wonders (only to be replaced a short while later by Coup). The group agreed that it's a valid description to outline the game as a slightly more advanced version of Lords of Waterdeep, set in Japan. This doesn't tell the whole story, but is a decent indication of what makes the game tick. Each player attempts to complete missions and attain secret goals, all in the aim of gaining the most victory points. Buildings, weapons, geishas; a real variety of resources and people will be needed to succeed in the quests and in doing so win the game. Suffice it to say, this is a game that surely one can only get better at. This writer really struggled to get to grips early on (and most of the way through the middle...and to be honest all the way to the end) and was delighted to secure a joint 4th place (read last) with Aaron, obviously struggling with the curse of the teacher. Peter M showed how well he has grasped this highly strategic game by extending his winning run to 2 out of 2.
Simon did well to gain his second victory of the night in Coup, beating off Neil and David again. Peter M then beat Aaron in Android: Netrunner as the 6 remaining players had a couple of rounds of The Resistance: Avalon. Honours were even between good and evil with a victory apiece.
Power Grid
Simon 18
Neil U 17
David 16
Yedo
Peter M 25
Neil C 16
Jon 12
Aaron 11
Peter H 11
Coup
Simon*
Neil
David
Resistance: Avalon (1)
Neil C*
Neil U*
David
Jon
Peter H
Simon
Resistance: Avalon (2)
David*
Neil C*
Neil U*
Peter H*
Jon
Simon
Android: Netrunner
Peter M 7
Aaron 6
Choosing my gamer of the week is often a thankless task. Sadly, Simon does not pick up the award, even with his victories in Power Grid and Coup (he lost both games of Avalon), and the title goes to Peter M who won at Yedo and Android: Netrunner.
Meanwhile, the famous five dusted off Yedo for its second play at BBG, happily removing it from our list of one-play wonders (only to be replaced a short while later by Coup). The group agreed that it's a valid description to outline the game as a slightly more advanced version of Lords of Waterdeep, set in Japan. This doesn't tell the whole story, but is a decent indication of what makes the game tick. Each player attempts to complete missions and attain secret goals, all in the aim of gaining the most victory points. Buildings, weapons, geishas; a real variety of resources and people will be needed to succeed in the quests and in doing so win the game. Suffice it to say, this is a game that surely one can only get better at. This writer really struggled to get to grips early on (and most of the way through the middle...and to be honest all the way to the end) and was delighted to secure a joint 4th place (read last) with Aaron, obviously struggling with the curse of the teacher. Peter M showed how well he has grasped this highly strategic game by extending his winning run to 2 out of 2.
Simon did well to gain his second victory of the night in Coup, beating off Neil and David again. Peter M then beat Aaron in Android: Netrunner as the 6 remaining players had a couple of rounds of The Resistance: Avalon. Honours were even between good and evil with a victory apiece.
Power Grid
Simon 18
Neil U 17
David 16
Yedo
Peter M 25
Neil C 16
Jon 12
Aaron 11
Peter H 11
Coup
Simon*
Neil
David
Resistance: Avalon (1)
Neil C*
Neil U*
David
Jon
Peter H
Simon
Resistance: Avalon (2)
David*
Neil C*
Neil U*
Peter H*
Jon
Simon
Android: Netrunner
Peter M 7
Aaron 6
Choosing my gamer of the week is often a thankless task. Sadly, Simon does not pick up the award, even with his victories in Power Grid and Coup (he lost both games of Avalon), and the title goes to Peter M who won at Yedo and Android: Netrunner.