July 28, 2011 Session Report

Attendance was down a bit this week. We had eight (Doug M, Mike, Paul, Rembert, Eric, Ryan, Nathan and myself.) We played four games: Rails of New England, Carcassone, Cheeky Monkey (twice).

Rails of New England was a four-player game that took the entire session, and we still didn't quite finish. We played with a quick start and a set of starting cards recommended by the game designer. Mike (Maine) was the runaway leader and, despite a last turn flood which wiped out a good portion of his income, held on to win (i.e. he had the most points when we had to pick up the game after 11 turns) with a score of 336. I was second with New Hampshire, had a score count of 307. Doug, who faced some adversity during the game and had to sell some businesses just to raise cash, rebounded to finish third with 262. He was the Connecticut player. Paul (Vermont) rounded out the field with 248. Despite its length, I think everyone enjoyed the game as it was a good mental challenge.

The other games played were supplied by Eric. First up was Carcassone. Scores were Eric 272, Ryan 224. Then Rembert joined in and played Cheeky Monkey with Eric and Nathan. Rembert was the winner in both games. Game one scores: Rembert 49, Eric 35, Nathan 5. Game two: Rembert 45, Eric 28, Nathan 27. Gee, maybe Nathan has lost his magic touch at this game, he seemed to win most of the time before, and congratulations to Rembert on winning both games.

Next week I will be away at the World Boardgaming Championships in Lancaster, PA. However, the club will be open and there will be a session, someone please track games played and attendance if at all possible.