Jon's Board Game Blog

ASLSK#1, San Juan

2008-08-16T22:07:00.000-07:00

Ben and I played ASLSK #1. We started to play scenario 1, but I messed up the scenario rules, so we restarted with scenario 2. I played the Russians and set up on the edge of the buildings. This was a mistake, as Ben lit me up and chased my broken troops through the buildings. I never got the reinforcements, so I eventually just conceded.

Ben's summary:

Jon and I had a good time playing ASLSK this weekend. We started playing the first game and after a round or two, we discovered we had completely screwed something up. So, we moved on to the 2nd level that included support weapons of machine guns and flame throwers and satchel charges. Had a good time and we learned a valuable lesson: When you are the defensive group, be as defensive as possible by staying further away from the invading army and react to their movement. In our game, Jon started his guys too close to mine and I was able to do an initial fire that really weakened him and allowed me to move up and get into position without taking casualties. We also made it most of the way through the scenario without him getting his reinforcements. The come in on a random turn, but, the later the turn, the greater the chance they will arrive. We actually quit before they arrived - I was dug in too good of a position before they could get there and not much chance they would dislodge me.

Then we played San Juan. The final score was 42-42; I won on a tie breaker.

Ben's summary:

Closest game I have ever played of San Juan, but, I felt like I was writing a book out of that email. Basically, Jon and I had a close game - I thought I was winning, but never can tell - and, on 2nd to last turn, I had the choice of Prospecting (getting me 1 card and giving Jon none) or Counselling (I select 5 cards and keep my favorite 2 (I had a card in play that allowed me to keep 2) and Jon selects 2 cards and keeps 1). I already had a card to build so, if Jon selected builder his next turn (which he did) I could play it, but it was only a 1 VP card. So, I Counselled to get more cards and better selection to play on the last turn. Jon ended up getting a 6 point card in the two he selected for Counselling that won the game for him. We looked over the points and, literally, it was the only card in the game (and I think there are 2 in the deck) that could have won it for him. And, we ended up tying in points, but he had cards left in his hand and that is the final tie-breaker. Crazy, but very good game.

Twilight Struggle

2008-08-06T20:54:00.000-07:00

Played Twilight Struggle with Martin in a conference room after work. He, as the USSR, won a Turn 4 victory.

Cyberboard Duel of Ages

2008-08-05T12:48:00.000-07:00

Conceded a Cyberboard Duel of Ages game to Ben. He was ahead 3-1 on turn 23, and we agreed on a 25 turn limit. Probably too long of a limit; we'll play again with a shorter, variable limit.

Game Night @ Work

2008-07-31T12:58:00.000-07:00

While out here in California, we had a game night with Rumis, Carcassonne and Guillotine. I came in 3rd (out of 4) in Rumis, Christina won Cacassonne, and I won Guillotine. There was much amusement over my status as the 63rd-ranked Carcassonne player in the world.

Wiz-War, Cave Troll and San Juan

2008-07-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

Went over to Paul's, played Wiz-War, Cave Troll and San Juan with him and Ben. Didn't win any of them.

Big Boggle

2008-07-06T17:51:00.001-07:00

Played 2 games of Big Boggle versus Christina. First game to 30, lost 31-25. Won the second game to 100.

Duel of Ages

2008-07-05T15:46:00.000-07:00

Played Duel of Ages, Sets 1 and 2 with Steve, Vanessa and Ben. Ben and Steve won something like 4-0.

Duel of Ages

2008-07-01T18:33:00.000-07:00

Finished a Duel of Ages Cyberboard game versus Ben. Won 3-0. Used 5 platters (too many) and Royal Tournament (interesting twist).

Oh Hell!, Duel of Ages 2

2008-06-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

Ben, Paul and I played Oh Hell!. Ben won, Paul was second, and I was a distant third.

Ben, Paul and I played a 3-hour Duel of Ages 2. I beat Ben and Paul, 3-2.

Cave Troll, Duel of Ages

2008-05-31T19:23:00.000-07:00

Ben, Christina and I played Cave Troll twice. I won twice.
Session report.

Ben won, 2-1.
Session report.

Big Boggle

2008-05-31T13:10:00.000-07:00

2 games with Christina.
I won first, to 100.
Second game, with four minute time, to 50 -- Christina won, 50-40.

Duel of Ages, Lock N Load, Duel of Ages

2008-05-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

Duel of Ages #2: Intensity with Ben.
Jon won, 2-1.
Session report.

Lock n Load: Band of Heroes with Ben and Paul.
Jon and Ben won.

Duel of Ages #2: Intensity with Ben and Paul.
Ben and Paul won, 5-0.
Session report.

Gaming - May 10, 2008

Big Boggle

2008-04-27T17:17:00.000-07:00

Big Boggle with Christina.

I won 114-103.

Duel of Ages

2008-04-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

Duel of Ages #1: Worldspanner with Ben and Paul.
Ben won, 3-2.

Gaming - April 26, 2008

Session Report.