Sep 17, 2023
Night 2 of Meeplefest finds the gang discussing a lot of new, fun games we got a chance to play, as well as some discussion of using games in the classroom and a brief diversion into RPGs and online gaming.
Games Discussed:
Animated
Catan
Comic Hunters
Diplomacy
The Fashion Game
Flamme Rouge
Formula D(e)
Heat
Horseless...
Sep 10, 2023
This week Shelley and I check out two games that found their way across the Pacific to our game table. First, we build towns with rail connections and set up production buildings in
My Trolley Town by Shun and Aya Taguchi from Studio GG
and then compete as fashion designers, creating outfits for particular occasions...
Sep 3, 2023
This week Shelley and I check out a cute little card game, as well as delving into an older title we hadn't played in awhile.
Sea, Salt, and Paper by Bruno Cathala and Theo Riviere from Bombyx, Cranio Creations, and Pandasaurus Games
Pillars of the Earth by Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler from Kosmos, Devir and Mayfair
Aug 27, 2023
Part 2 of Night 1 of Meeplefest 2023 finds the group (Joe, Ric, Shelley, Kris, Simon, and Greg) sitting around the mics discussing gaming groups, collections - what stays and what goes - games for specific situations, and game length among other topics.
Viva Pamplona
Le Paresseux
1846
Castles of Burgundy
Blokus
Die...
Aug 20, 2023
This week starts our annual Meeplefest roundtable discussions! After introductions we spent Part 1 talking about
Games played, including
- The Green Fivura
- In The Year of the Dragon
- Holly Oak
- Alea Iacta Est
- Marrakesh
- Clank in Space
- Cascadia
- Viva Pamplona
Then talk about design and translation frustrations and the...