Family Night

A few simple game packing tips can make your life a lot easier and reduce the risk of seeing game pieces all over the floor. Our first few minutes are full of tips to make your games last longer and speed up time-to-play. I also promised during the show to link the box bands.

We first look at a card game that pulls us into the pirate culture. Loot is an easy to learn game with a healthy dose of strategy. Seize your enemy's ships and capture treasure. This game has an excellent team mechanic and packed a surprise for our gaming group. Derek claimed to have a new favorite in the board game, Justinian. Influence the counselors in Justinian's court to position them where you need to win the game. Bluff, read your opponents, push your luck, and take a little risk to claim victory. This Byzantine themed game is appropriately decorated with beautiful Byzantine art. Martian Rails is the latest in the Empire Builder series, also known as the crayon rail games from Mayfair Games. Build your railroad empire across the surface of Mars. It has new rules appropriate for the setting, some humor, strategy, and a new world to explore.