The teen and I learned Beez tonight. It played so quickly that we played 2 games in a row. It reminded us of Calico in a way -- the "how to play" is easy, but the "what should I do on this turn" is a lot more thinky. Overall, we enjoyed it and will def play again.
I'm a little late to the game, but... Finally managed to snag a copy of @gengelstein's Super-Skill Pinball. After just one solo game tonight, I can't wait to teach the family! I'm amazed at how much it feels like playing pinball, and I think they're going to love it.
My teen has been fairly meh about board games in recent months. But two that he has really enjoyed are Calico and The Search for Planet X. And I am MORE than happy to play these amazing games with him. Both are fantastic and fun. Even when he beats me.
Today in math, we did tricky probability problems. 1 involved a 3-way paintball battle, & the best strategy for the weakest player. Took a while to work through prob of him winning, but Logan(14) knew the best strategy right away, due to regular reading of GameTek by @gengelstein
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Family game night (except also add in Silver & Gold). I won Wingspan, the teen won Point Salad, we all beat the 2nd scenario of Quirky Circuits, then my husband beat me at Silver & Gold. A well-rounded and enjoyable evening.
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Played Azul Sintra for the first time in a long time tonight. As usual, the kid beat both of us. But at least we kept it close so he was a little nervous. Sometimes, that’s the best we can hope for. (PS I still love this game!)
I thought listening to the @DiceAndNames podcast while grocery shopping tonight would help me relax, as I'd be better able to ignore the chaotic holiday shoppers around me. But no. Descriptions of Vanessa's broken finger had me rather tense as I picked out baking supplies. :)
It’s been a long, long time since we played Dominion, so we got it out tonight. Had a great time. I lost, of course, but that’s okay.
I wasn’t going to back anything on Kickstarter for a while...but then I see “squishy honey” and “beeples,” along with worker placement plus tile-laying! I am weak. And I am excited about
Honey Buzz. kickstarter.com/projects/bre…
We had fun getting Roam to the table tonight. Easy to learn, quick to play, interesting decisions that change as the game goes on, and awesome frog coins. :) Looking forward to our next play and to incorporating the Gem Maps expansion!
The @FiveByGames podcast is a staple for me, and it seems like, lately, @sarahovenall is reading my mind in her segments. Between Lovelace & Babbage in the last episode and Fantastic Factories this week, she says everything I've been thinking about these recent games.
Logan's back with another video, this time looking at Herbaceous, which we've really enjoyed. This
@PencilFirst game is (as Logan says) somewhat tense, yet still manages to be relaxing. And @beth_sobel 's artwork is always amazing!
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My son had friends and/or cousins over for games twice this weekend. Among the games enjoyed: Point Salad, Megaland, Ice Cool, and Potion Explosion. Love seeing kids having fun playing games!