And while the three games were quite quick (about 1 hour each game) we had time left at the end for another game of something different. I did mention a couple of games that I knew I liked but they had not brought them this time. But we quickly settled on "Camel Up". I had played it once before but had forgotten what it involved. For those of you who have not come across the game it is about betting on a camel race. Very simple, a lot of fun and just a bit of strategy and planning (but not enough to make me think too hard). I do have a slight advantage here, no I am not a camel jockey and no I could not fix any races. The advantage comes that the three other players (Dave from the earlier games had left) all try to stitch each other up. I on the other hand try to move camels. OK so the result was a very decisive win in the first game by me as I ended with 12 pound (£) tokens more than anyone else. I did not do so well in the second game and came in last as I think I was trying to join in on the sabotaging of other players. But the Third game was another win for me. And they all looked at me with deep suspicion.
So out of 6 board games played on Sunday I won 3 of them! Well that's my luck used up for another year!
Thanks for looking today I hope you had a good weekend, all the best from me.
Carry On and follow that camel Clint :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy, I was just lucky yesterday.
DeleteBoardgames are a lot of fun as I have discovered these past few months. Many congrats on your three wins. That must have been a great feeling.
ReplyDeleteI must be honest. No it was not really. The better feeling came from just enjoying the games, which I did. Thanks Bryan
DeleteNot heard of this game Clint??
ReplyDeleteWhich one? "Roll for the Galaxy" or "Camel Up" ? Not knowing if you would want to play with family or other Rejects. "Camel up" could easily be played with family 9+ yrs old I would suggest. "Roll for the Galaxy" I would suggest 12+ or most of the Rejects,
DeleteI've played a lot of "Race for the Galaxy" with my boys and I think it's fair to say that it is one of my favourite card games of all time. Not sure how "Roll for the Galaxy" compares, but I might get that as well some time.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's the secret for you - only play games where the dice don't have a '1'. Old WRG games that use average dice should work well, I think :-) .
Thanks C6, While the dice gods do not hate me, nor do they favour me. So maybe dice that do not have numbers might be a very good idea.
Deletelol awesome and well done on the victories!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mate. It sure makes a change.
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