July 14, 2011 Session Report

Another good week, total attendance of 10, we actually set up a third game for part of the session. Two new attendees, Derik and Kyle, rumored to be relatives of Doug G, who was back for the second week in a row. Also, a rare appearance from Jonathan, whom we welcomed back after not having seen him for awhile. The rest of the group was Doug H, Paul, Mike, Patrick, Rembert and myself. Games played: For Sale, Automobile, Settlers, Galaxy Trucker, Ticket to Ride-Switzerland, Ascension.

Details followed. The For Sale game was underway when I arrived. Mike won with 70K, followed by Patrick (64), Doug H (48) and Paul (42). Then more people arrived and we split into groups. One group: Doug H, Paul and Rembert, played Settlers. This was a runaway win for Doug (10) to 6 for Paul and 3 for Rembert, completed in record time, it seemed. The three of them followed with Ticket to Ride-Swiss, recorded as a win for Paul (150) to 115 for Doug and 67 for Rembert. I believe it was Rembert's first time with this version although he has played the US game before.

Four of us played Automobile. Patrick stepped aside when more people arrived, so the game was Doug G, Jonathan, Mike and myself. The game was characterized by alot of overproducing and loss cubes, and Jonathan managed his auto company the best, winning with a score of 4030 compared to 3800 (John), 3560 (Mike) and 3250 (Doug).

Patrick set up Galaxy Trucker which he taught to Derik and Kyle. Derik picked up the game quickly, beating Patrick, 29 to 17. Kyle didn't fare as well, as his spaceship got destroyed before he could score any points.

The two tables combined to play Ascension while the Automobile game was winding down. Derik won this won as well, going undefeated his first time at the club. Scores: Derik 40, Doug H 34, Kyle 31, Paul 29, Patrick 28, Rembert 26.