a board gaming journey
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Ninyo's First Board Game Night
By: Nino Ian Preglo
Last June 27, I went to IT park to see old friends and meet new friends. The attendees were composed of previous coworkers; Peter, KringKring, July, Faith, Dhunve, Charry, Grace. Charry, had invited me to join their weekly board games. I thought the games were the regular board games like chess, and snakes and ladders but I was wrong. I was introduced to highly intellectual and strategy oriented board games.
I arrived watching my friends huddled up in one table with cards in hand and strange small objects on top of the table. I watched with full interest as the game progressed and to my surprise, I was slowly engrossed. That game ended with KringKring winning. I was invited to play in the next game. I had doubts of joining, fearing that I would lose badly but I was persuaded to join with Peter playing as the banker and my special advisor. The games we played were extraordinary and needed a sense of strategy for each player to get the top spot. Unfortunately, I was not able to win any of the games but I really liked the games as they are both fun and interesting. I am excited to join the next session and hopefully get the top spot. I am not sure if KringKring or July is keeping scores but I can be proud of my 2nd place score in TTR and 4th place in Airplanes.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the boreds on Wednesday night... You can join our board game session! :) Naa ra mi pirmi sa Pan de Manila sa eBloc, IT Park! From 7 PM - 11 PM, usahay malapas! :P Dili ra mi malain if mu-try mu ug duwa... Ehehe! The more, the merrier! :D
Monday, June 11, 2012
When the Boyfriend becomes a Gamer
You might have heard how couples end up fighting because of games (can be online, card or anything). Most girls rant how the game becomes a priority. Saturday chill with boyfriend becomes a lonely Saturday at home watching chick flick because the boyfriend is either playing his beloved game or sleeping because he just spent the night with it. So-so!
I don’t want any of that struggle so when the boyfriend told me he wanted to buy board games, I immediately object. But he was persistent. I got tired of the constant ramblings so I agreed.
I didn’t want to compete with his time, or make the board games get in the way of our perfect relationship so I choose to become a gamer.
It was hard considering it’s my first time playing board games. Learning the rules in each new game was a constant struggle. But seeing him smile at my efforts was what I needed to keep me moving forward.
It’s been 9 months since I’ve become a gamer because my boyfriend becomes one. I don’t have any regrets. And if ever, he’d like to learn another hobby or anything, I surely won’t have 2nd thoughts of doing what I did again.
For the boreds on Wednesday night...
You can join our board game session! :)
Pan de Manila, eBloc, IT Park!
7 PM - 12 AM!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Hello Civ!
Last Saturday, we had a no-invitation board game session at the Kesners. And despite earlier hesitations of playing Civilization, Migo still force me to play it. :|
I was actually excited for that session because it's been a while since I played 7 wonders. But because it took us almost 5 hours to play a game of Civilization, I lost the chance. Huwaaaaaaaaaaah!
It's always my trouble learning new(super strategic or has lots of rules) games. Understanding and grasping the rules is always an extra effort. But I can always do it when I'm on the mood, but I was not in the mood for learning that time. But I didn't have a choice.
I was still grumpy on the first few rounds. Whining why I have to play it. So-so! Then slowly, I begun to understand and enjoy what I'm doing. Later, without me knowing it, I'm on the edge of winning. And like always, seeing the opportunity to beat others engulf me in flames of desire. And I know, I just have to win it by hook or by crook.
Of course, it wasn't easy. When others realized that I'm that close to the crown, they turned their target unto me. Boooooo! But of course, I didn't let myself to be an easy target. It helps that the first building that I have was barracks so I equipped all of my cities with that. Then wade my way into getting the updated version. I bought many units(for fighting). Put researched cards that could protect my empire. :P And then...when I can already afford Level IV cards, I didn't have second thoughts on buying the research card that has the ability to nuke other players' non-capital city. Ahaha! And with that, I started a reign of terror. :P It's only for a little while though. I lost the card to Karl. I tried to nuke his non-capital city but then he has a card that can cancel it. Tsk! Well at least, I tried. Lesson learned though. Next time...oooppps. There's no next time because I just told myself never play that game again. Hahaha! Well, for others who might, when you have a nuke card and decide to nuke someone make sure that someone doesn't have the ability to dodge it. :P
The game was really fun. I wish it wasn't that time consuming. For now, my decision is firm not to play it again. But who knows...
And...who won???
Of course, still me! Despite their cruelty. I can't believe Charry(..and I thought we're BGBB*) destroyed my 2 barracks rendering me a -8 defense against Karl who planned to attack my capital city so that I can't put the last card that would bring me the crown. Grrrrrr!
When Karl attacked I didn't really thought I would still win. I might have underestimated my survival power. Ahahaha!
And to end it all...
It really was a sweet triumph. And because I will not play it again...I will be undefeated until I'll change my mind. Hahahahaha!
* BGBB = Board Game Best Buddy
For the boreds on Wednesday night... You can join our board game session! :) Naa ra mi pirmi sa Pan de Manila sa eBloc, IT Park! From 7 PM - 11 PM, usahay malapas! :P Dili ra mi malain if mu-try mu ug duwa... Ehehe! The more, the merrier! :D
I was actually excited for that session because it's been a while since I played 7 wonders. But because it took us almost 5 hours to play a game of Civilization, I lost the chance. Huwaaaaaaaaaaah!
It's always my trouble learning new(super strategic or has lots of rules) games. Understanding and grasping the rules is always an extra effort. But I can always do it when I'm on the mood, but I was not in the mood for learning that time. But I didn't have a choice.
I was still grumpy on the first few rounds. Whining why I have to play it. So-so! Then slowly, I begun to understand and enjoy what I'm doing. Later, without me knowing it, I'm on the edge of winning. And like always, seeing the opportunity to beat others engulf me in flames of desire. And I know, I just have to win it by hook or by crook.
Of course, it wasn't easy. When others realized that I'm that close to the crown, they turned their target unto me. Boooooo! But of course, I didn't let myself to be an easy target. It helps that the first building that I have was barracks so I equipped all of my cities with that. Then wade my way into getting the updated version. I bought many units(for fighting). Put researched cards that could protect my empire. :P And then...when I can already afford Level IV cards, I didn't have second thoughts on buying the research card that has the ability to nuke other players' non-capital city. Ahaha! And with that, I started a reign of terror. :P It's only for a little while though. I lost the card to Karl. I tried to nuke his non-capital city but then he has a card that can cancel it. Tsk! Well at least, I tried. Lesson learned though. Next time...oooppps. There's no next time because I just told myself never play that game again. Hahaha! Well, for others who might, when you have a nuke card and decide to nuke someone make sure that someone doesn't have the ability to dodge it. :P
The game was really fun. I wish it wasn't that time consuming. For now, my decision is firm not to play it again. But who knows...
And...who won???
Of course, still me! Despite their cruelty. I can't believe Charry(..and I thought we're BGBB*) destroyed my 2 barracks rendering me a -8 defense against Karl who planned to attack my capital city so that I can't put the last card that would bring me the crown. Grrrrrr!
When Karl attacked I didn't really thought I would still win. I might have underestimated my survival power. Ahahaha!
And to end it all...
It really was a sweet triumph. And because I will not play it again...I will be undefeated until I'll change my mind. Hahahahaha!
* BGBB = Board Game Best Buddy
For the boreds on Wednesday night... You can join our board game session! :) Naa ra mi pirmi sa Pan de Manila sa eBloc, IT Park! From 7 PM - 11 PM, usahay malapas! :P Dili ra mi malain if mu-try mu ug duwa... Ehehe! The more, the merrier! :D
Friday, June 8, 2012
Race to the Alien Frontiers
Amongst the current collection, there are 2 games I like playing but cannot play on a regular basis. These games are usually Migo and I's pick on our private game sessions. :D Read on to know the reasons why we can't play this on a regular basis on board game weekends or night.
Versus 
These games both need extra effort to learn and to play. And if we're to bring them to our sessions, it will took most of our time. We don't want that.
It took me 5 games to finally understood Race for the Galaxy but when I did, the feeling was just amazing. Before that happens, I almost quit playing because I can't win RFTG. Haha! And if you've read all my post, so you probably know how I hate losing. :P
For Alien Frontiers, I learned on the first game but slooowly. It took me some minutes to organize my moves and execute my plan. Thanks to my playmates for being very understanding and patient.
The 2 have the same premise...space, resource management and gathering victory points. It needs an amount of strategy and brain power to win. For RFTG, you can plan your strategy on the long term. For AL, you need short term strategy or tactics. You manipulate cards in RFTG, dice for AL. I'm not a fan of dice so I don't really like playing AL at first.
If there's a grade in gaming, these games are for intermediate players. Ticket to Ride, Carcassone and Survive are for beginners.
Even if I already played this game number of times, I can't really say that I'm good at this and that I know what I'm going to do always...these games are just too mind boggling. So if you want to test if you're already an intermediate player, try playing these games. If you won't find them exciting, then maybe you still need a little push. Hehe!
For the boreds on Wednesday night... You can join our board game session! :) Naa ra mi pirmi sa Pan de Manila sa eBloc, IT Park! From 7 PM - 11 PM, usahay malapas! :P Dili ra mi malain if mu-try mu ug duwa... Ehehe! The more, the merrier! :D
Versus These games both need extra effort to learn and to play. And if we're to bring them to our sessions, it will took most of our time. We don't want that.
It took me 5 games to finally understood Race for the Galaxy but when I did, the feeling was just amazing. Before that happens, I almost quit playing because I can't win RFTG. Haha! And if you've read all my post, so you probably know how I hate losing. :P
For Alien Frontiers, I learned on the first game but slooowly. It took me some minutes to organize my moves and execute my plan. Thanks to my playmates for being very understanding and patient.
The 2 have the same premise...space, resource management and gathering victory points. It needs an amount of strategy and brain power to win. For RFTG, you can plan your strategy on the long term. For AL, you need short term strategy or tactics. You manipulate cards in RFTG, dice for AL. I'm not a fan of dice so I don't really like playing AL at first.
If there's a grade in gaming, these games are for intermediate players. Ticket to Ride, Carcassone and Survive are for beginners.
Even if I already played this game number of times, I can't really say that I'm good at this and that I know what I'm going to do always...these games are just too mind boggling. So if you want to test if you're already an intermediate player, try playing these games. If you won't find them exciting, then maybe you still need a little push. Hehe!
For the boreds on Wednesday night... You can join our board game session! :) Naa ra mi pirmi sa Pan de Manila sa eBloc, IT Park! From 7 PM - 11 PM, usahay malapas! :P Dili ra mi malain if mu-try mu ug duwa... Ehehe! The more, the merrier! :D
Games available for play!
From top shelf, left.
1. Robo Rally
2. Last Night on Earth
3. Survive
4. Ticket to Ride
5. Airlines
6. Carcassone
7. Alien Frontiers
8. Wits and Wagers
9. Pandemic
10. Race for the Galaxy
11. Citadels
12. Forbidden Island
13. Bohnanza
14. The Resistance
15. Quarriors
16. No Thanks
17. Spot It
18. Uno
19. MAD
For the boreds on Wednesday night... You can join our board game session! :) Naa ra mi pirmi sa Pan de Manila sa eBloc, IT Park! From 7 PM - 11 PM, usahay malapas! :P Dili ra mi malain if mu-try mu ug duwa... Ehehe! The more, the merrier! :D
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