Mr. JaCk is a new game we tried out recently and what fun we have been having. The first 3 games we were, for the most part, learning the rules but by game 3 it was was on! What was rather freaky was having the same character as Mr. JaCk for the first 3 games. By the time we ended the 3rd game Lisa, I am sure, thought I was really trying to mess her up as towards the end of each game I seemed to be playing the same way. Which in fact I was...trying to get JaCk off the darn board.
Well Sept 1st came and we had time for a quick game so again, it was on! The game came all the way down to her last 2 turns, did I mention I was the last 3 games? Well no matter because I was so certain I had won I was gloating prior to her taking her last turns. And what 2 turns they were. Playing Dr. Holmes in one turn and using his ability to bring JaCk closer to him and out of nowhere using Mrs. Stealth to move through the sewers and accuse JaCk! I still can't believe I didn't see that coming!
We made a house rule in that we would not change positions unless JaCk was caught. Now that she totally embarrassed me it is her turn to play JaCk and I am to attempt to catch him in the action. I can only pray I play as good as her or she will be playing the part of JaCk for a long time to come!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Wine And Dice Don't Mix
Settlers of Catan Dice Game was tried out yesterday with wifey taking the first game 68 to 63. We thought this would be a fun game to fill the time needed waiting for the Olympics to start and with such a nice summer day (finally) we again couldn't help but play on the picnic table. Wine of choice was Tommasi Viticoltori 2005 Valpolicella which was a big thumbs up. Unfortunately it kicked in way too soon as even an easy game like this looked harder than it needed to be before the first game ended, and my decisions in the game can vouch for that.
Lisa had a real good strategy going in building the Knights early and using the resources often to make some very good plays. I, on the other hand, saw cities and their high point count and went for it-all or nothing. I did pull in the 20 point city but it was only enough to keep me close in the game, and even that 20 pointer only kept me close as I knew she was pulling this game out.
By game #2 I was getting over the effects of the wine (or getting used to it) and Lisa was getting the red wine syndrome. I won with a score of 65 to 55 and although we both stuck with the same strategy she got stuck with two big X's (-4) to end the game with me pulling in the +20 city once again.
Personally, I think I rely way too much on pulling in that big city point and think she has a somewhat better strategy plan going after those Knights as she does but I'll never admit to it.
Hitting a friends pool later on and plan to bring this along as a filler. Eventually we'll work to the 'advanced rules' and see how that goes-that being the more strategic version of the game as opposed to an all dice luck affair.
Lisa had a real good strategy going in building the Knights early and using the resources often to make some very good plays. I, on the other hand, saw cities and their high point count and went for it-all or nothing. I did pull in the 20 point city but it was only enough to keep me close in the game, and even that 20 pointer only kept me close as I knew she was pulling this game out.
By game #2 I was getting over the effects of the wine (or getting used to it) and Lisa was getting the red wine syndrome. I won with a score of 65 to 55 and although we both stuck with the same strategy she got stuck with two big X's (-4) to end the game with me pulling in the +20 city once again.
Personally, I think I rely way too much on pulling in that big city point and think she has a somewhat better strategy plan going after those Knights as she does but I'll never admit to it.
Hitting a friends pool later on and plan to bring this along as a filler. Eventually we'll work to the 'advanced rules' and see how that goes-that being the more strategic version of the game as opposed to an all dice luck affair.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Wife Kicks Booty
Settlers of Catan Card Game
Enjoyed a game Saturday with my dear wife. I say dear hoping she reads this and that next time we play she shows some mercy and gives me a chance to stay close in this game.
Right off the bat she pulls both Abbeys and what does she do??? Plays one and holds the other until I have wasted every resource looking for it. By the time we were half way finished with the game I was certain there was only one Abbey in the game and I would have to contact the manufacturer and beg for the missing card.
I suppose it was only a matter of time that she picked up my cut throat ways in boardgames and use it against me.
Thankfully the night was coming fast (we were playing outside) and we had to call the game at a high score of 10 as opposed to 12. I feel lucky I had 5 points at the end. I'll be more prepared next time, to at least give her a challenge.
Enjoyed a game Saturday with my dear wife. I say dear hoping she reads this and that next time we play she shows some mercy and gives me a chance to stay close in this game.
Right off the bat she pulls both Abbeys and what does she do??? Plays one and holds the other until I have wasted every resource looking for it. By the time we were half way finished with the game I was certain there was only one Abbey in the game and I would have to contact the manufacturer and beg for the missing card.
I suppose it was only a matter of time that she picked up my cut throat ways in boardgames and use it against me.
Thankfully the night was coming fast (we were playing outside) and we had to call the game at a high score of 10 as opposed to 12. I feel lucky I had 5 points at the end. I'll be more prepared next time, to at least give her a challenge.
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