Nanuk Time lapse

2010 gaming resolutions - Volunteers required PT1

In 2010 with your help I will try to:

Space Alert: Play all training scenarios + 1 missions
This is quite an unusual game, in that its is a cooperative game where players work together against a timer to plan a course of action which will see them safely through all kinds of star trek style hazards, Only by successfully communicating and team work will the mission succeed.
The game comes with a CD sound track which acts as the timer and give info on the various threats. Not one for those of a nervous disposition.
A crew of 5 is required for a hour of galactic exploration
Kubb (pronounced Koob) -Spend a leisurely day in the park/ on the beach playing
This is one for when the weather gets a bit better. Think bouls with some extra strategy.
The game is of Viking origin and is slowly becoming popular across Europe. We managed to get a game in at new year it was great fun in the snow but i think this will excel on a sunny summers day.




Shogun - Get a few games in.
This is one of my favourite games, which unfortunately hasn't had much table time recently. A crafty blend of war game, area control, resource and risk management. Then there is the unique cube tower for resolving battles that is great fun.
5 feudal warlords needed for a couple of hours



Carrom (2 Players) Get some casual games played with a beer.
Finger Pool. The board currently is hanging on the living room wall. This one deserves to be taken down for a flick or 2 this year.


Part 2 to follow next week

So if any of these take your fancy let me know an I can start ticking off some of these resolutions.

Scottish Circuit Event No.3 - ARBROATH.

Tayside Kickers are pleased to announce the 3rd event of the 2009/10 SSTFA Circuit.

Date : Sunday 22 November, 09.
Flick-Off : 10am
Venue : The Hall, Arbroath.
Pitches : San Siro's
Breakfast : Bacon Rolls, Tea & coffee.
Travel : By Rail, Road or Foot.
Great Event : As Always
Contact : Via Forum or Phone to Confrm Attendance (07961880003)

Sign up at http://www.subbuteoplayersforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=9496

Craig 50/50, I am confirmed and Chloe may have a stab at becoming the premier Scottish lady

Glasgow Subbuteo Open Video

Race Night Live

At aprox 20:00 GMT Tonight 8 road warriors will gather in Edinburgh for the second annual Race Night.

The Champion will be decided over 3 different race themed games. Robo Rally, Formula De and Pitch car.

In an internet first, the event will be live video streamed in this post

Good game spotted on high street shocker!

A little early for my opticians appointment yesterday I popped into the HMV on Princess Street.

Whilst in high street chain shops I often enjoy torturing myself my taking a look at the board games. However yesterday I was in for a surprise. Proudly displayed beside the Harry Potter Cludo and the X factor boggle was none lest than a stack of 20 or so copies of Pandemic.

For the uninitiated Pandemic is an excellent cooperative game where players work together to eradicate virulent viruses (can viruses be described as virulent?) which are threatening to bring the world to its knees.

On this discovery my chain of thought went roughly like this:

1. ohhh pandemic, cool!
2. errr Pandemic is a great game but why stock this and not Carcassonne or Ticket to Ride?
3. Ahhhhh!
   

So I cant decide if HMV stocking Pandemic is a shocking example of a corporation attempting to make money on the back of peoples suffering. Or an inspired buyer grasping the opportunity to introduce the high street to a great alternative to Simpsons buckeroo.

I guess I will never know. Still on the balance I think it is a good thing, if this Christmas there are families are gathered together over a game of Pandemic.

Now if you will excuse me the TAMIFLU I ordered on e-bay has arrived.

Chaos in the Old World First Play

Managed to get a game of Chaos in the old world in after badminton this Sunday.
Rule explanations took a little longer than expected mainly due to the other 3 chaos gods being engrossed in a discussion regarding wedding dresses.
I had been delt Khorne so combat and slaughter were on my agenda. Chloe was Tzeench, Jude Nurge and appropriately Sarah got the pervy god Slaneesh.

The game started with the old world deck turning up witch hunters, poping up a rash of heros in the middle regions. The first couple of turns everyone was quite aimless not entirely clear on a strategy. Nurgle set up in the south west, Slaneesh South East, while Chloe set about corrupting the empire and surrounding regions, I spread myself thin looking for a fight.

A couple of turns in, it started to click for Chloe and Sarah and they were adroitly moving their threat wheels on, whilst scoring some good points dominating reigons. I had started to click my threat wheel around at a good rate killing all over the board, but the witch hunters were very bussy persecuting my demons, diminishing my fighting force each turn. Jude had moved North piling a huge corrupting horde into Tilea.

End Game, this had become a 3 horse race, Sarah and I needed 1 more turn to finish our wheels but Chloe beat us all to the punch by scooping some major points by ruining Empire and then Britonia. She then piled all available cultists into Kislev. The fall of Kislev was enough to boost her past the 50 point mark for the win.

All said they enjoyed the game and I look forward to getting is on the table again soon.