Jamison McLean schools us on Caverna.
This Month's much looked forward to Game Day was held at Mike's house on Sunday May 24th. There was a new drink for everyone to try the Fancy Pants, a new game Caverna, and a special guest appearance from the relatively famous Jamison McLean of the Bearded Boardsmen gaming group. Needless to say we had a bit of fun.
Stupid Dolphins. To start off the session, Mike, Tuna, and Jamison decided to play a quick game of "Get Bit" while I mixed up some drinks. Mike has the Deluxe version of this game, but as I quickly looked over the components the only thing I saw that made it stand out was the tin it came in. I did listen from the bar as they played and came to two conclusions.
1. Dolphins are not really all that smart and
2. the game needs more killing of Dolphins.
But then again all I have to go on is what I heard.
1. Dolphins are not really all that smart and
2. the game needs more killing of Dolphins.
But then again all I have to go on is what I heard.
Caverna, Yeah it looks more confusing than it is.
Next we learned how to play a really large and upon initial inspection, intimidating Euro game called Caverna. In this one, players are supposed to be dwarves digging out a cavern to live in while also creating fields to plant food and raise livestock on. As you are represented by wooden discs you are not chained to the dwarvish theme. I actually pictured my paltry society made up of little Rowdy Roddy Pipers because I had lots of sheep. The amount of components that are laid out for this game are overwhelming, and at first glance my head began to swim. Fortunately Jamison was a really great teacher and we all had the basic mechanics down in no time, strategy however, will have to come at another time. Because it was all we could do to figure out what was going in the moment let alone plan too far ahead.
Al's vision of his race in Caverna
Mike eventually won by being an "Ore Whore" and collecting all that he could each round. Tuna propagated his race through several rounds of coupling (it was rather disturbing) and I went on adventures and bred sheep. Jamison played an even steady game of diversified actions but this only got him second place.
Jamison grinning over his "Vigorously" comment . Bastards.
After some sandwiches and another round of drinks we switched to SmallWorld. It was our turn to teach Jamison a new game and he took to it rather quickly. Mike won hands down and I came in dead last. There were many attempts to form small alliances so to throw down the leader, however none actually came about.
Right! I'll do you for that!
Lastly as the day had seemed to slip away we decided to play a single match of Red Dragon Inn. This is a rather fun quick game of screw everyone over and hope you are the last person standing. Jamison had a priest character which made it difficult for the rest of us to take down. However I finally got him in the end and was the sole victor. Huzzah! (OK, to be honest, Tuna and Mike didn't focus on me after the first round so I only won because no one realized I was playing).
Alas we all called it a day and headed home after seven hours. My, how the time flies when in good company. Jamison was a great sport who can not only take a few jabs in good humor but he can also dish them out "vigorously". We hope he comes round again soon.
Now to wait for next month.....
Cheers
AL
Alas we all called it a day and headed home after seven hours. My, how the time flies when in good company. Jamison was a great sport who can not only take a few jabs in good humor but he can also dish them out "vigorously". We hope he comes round again soon.
Now to wait for next month.....
Cheers
AL
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