games, trying to keep positive
Games seem to be the thing on my mind, these days. I suppose the cold weather is a strong influence on my staying indoors, where it's warm and I can keep my coziest garments on. I did get up to playing some board games with people though: Thursday night MJ and I discovered the joy of Lost Cities , a simple two-player game that is deep enough to keep one always thinking, but quick enough to not get bogged down with lengthy turns. Perfect for filling up half an hour. Friday night I went to a CFI board game night, where I got to try and enjoy Shadow Hunters , which I liken as a version of The Resistance but with hit points. It doesn't have the same social directness as there's no need for accusations or protestations. Much more tactical, and at the same time more tame. I didn't much care for the artwork, or the visual design choices -- that card font is just awful. Saturday Jenning's wife had a birthday party where a group of us played The Resistance, which is al...