July has finally got off to a start on the gaming side.
Due to the aborted return to the hills I was able to join Marcin, Diego, and later Antony on Friday evening to play some games.
We started off with Otys. A post apocalyptic themed game. Marcin really likes that theme. It’s just a shame that the theme does not come through on this euro. The theme could be anything.
You are trying to build a little “engine” so that when you take an action that action becomes more powerful whether it’s by upgrading the action itself or increasing the bonus at the actions position.
Other wise you are collecting resources to try and complete contracts that give you points, or pay for some actions.
It was an enjoyable experience. You got to manipulate things in various ways.
Obviously there was plenty of banter during the game (and the rest of the evening).
It was even more satisfying that I denied Marcin a win by snatching the victory for myself.
Our next game was Diego’s copy of Kohaku. Anthony had joined us by then to join in. I do like this tile drafting game. Despite not getting a single turtle tile (worth 5 points), they always came out for the others, I won beating Diego by a single point.
Our final game of the evening was Courtisans.
Yeah I like Courtisans a lot. It gets very tactical trying to complete your secret goals whilst trying to screw over everyone else.
Luckily I came out on top and claimed victory.
It was a clean sweep for me. A good night at the gaming table.
Saturday saw Charlene and myself meeting up to play The White Castle.
I remember when The White Castle came out that it had a lot of buzz. It’s why I picked it up at this years UKGE months after that initial buzz had died down.
It is a very pretty game, with a nice table presence. The round tracker is enormous. Probably leaning on the overkill, too large side of things.
I have to admit I was left a little underwhelmed after playing the game. It felt too short.
Charlene thought that the sweet spot for her for this game was three players. Although she said Ben liked it at four players.
I’m not sure it’s a two player game. I need to try it at the higher player counts.
Oh Charlene won.
Next we played Targi. I hadn’t played this two player worker placement game since October 2018. Then that was against Jonathan at The Luxe.
It is an enjoyable game. Sadly it’s downside is that it is two player. And although every gamer has a few two player games in their collection they rarely get to the table. Which is a shame because there are some great two player games. Targi being one of them.
Charlene won this game too.
Our final game of Saturday afternoon was Dandelions.
I really like Dandelions. It’s a great filler.
Luckily I ended the afternoon on a win.