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Staff Section => SaskGames Event - ChewsDay Challenge - Regina => Admin Only => Archive of ChewsDay Challenge => Topic started by: Bix Conners on October 03, 2012, 08:24:38 AM

Title: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Bix Conners on October 03, 2012, 08:24:38 AM
*** ChewsDay Challenge ***
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What: The ChewsDay Challenge series of events is part of an initiative to host a public weekly game night that is welcoming to new members and is a way for people new to boardgames to experience a beginner friendly atmosphere. A opportunity for people new to designer board games or veterans of the hobby to come out, meet 'n' greet, and play some games.   This is held at a great location with full food and beverage service. Come on out and try some games.

The venue is also a great place for Wargamers and Strategy Gamers to come out and play a game. There are some titles that are hard to get to the table, let's try to get them the attention they deserve at a ChewsDay Challenge.


Where: North Albert St. Boston Pizza (Regina) (http://sask.games/index.php?topic=2043.0)

When: Every ChewsDay night of course, see date on this post for this particular event.

Who: Anyone interested in playing boardgames. The venue is suitable for many different styles of games: (Wargames, Euro Games, Crokinole, Chess, Go, Scrabble, Backgammon, etc.)

Why: Life is Short; Play Games!

Although not necessary, we urge you to post in this thread if you are coming and what games you might bring or would like to play. Prearranging some games helps get some of the harder titles to the table. Perhaps you have seen someone post about a game in THIS THREAD (http://sask.games/index.php?topic=1799.0), this might be an opportunity to get them to bring out the game and show you.

If you are new to the gaming scene in the City of Regina, come on out and meet some others. Feel free to come a bit early and grab a bite to eat. See you there!!!  :excited

Every ChewsDay Challenge, we will have a Game Host on site to teach a game. This is a great way for new players to experience a game in a beginner friendly environment. The Weekly Game will be set up at 6:15pm and players are urged to be there for 6:30. The feature game will start at 6:45pm. Note: A number of us go early (5ish) to grab a bite to eat, you are welcome to join us.

Without further adieu, here is the Game Host of the week:
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THIS WEEK'S HOST: Dana Tillusz
THIS WEEK'S GAME: Urbania
# OF PLAYERS: 5
1. Dana Tillusz
2. Logan Drydale
3. hokster
4. Jeff Haubrich
5.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Dana_Tillusz on October 07, 2012, 01:11:29 PM
I've decided to demo Urbania instead of D-Day dice, because I just haven't had a chance to get D-Day to the table and learn it myself.

BBG: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/93541/urbania
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: LoganD on October 19, 2012, 11:08:19 AM
Throw Logan onto the list for the feature game....and also maybe a Tichu game if there is one after.....
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Colin Dearborn on October 19, 2012, 12:06:35 PM
I will be bringing a few of my favorites that need more playtime.

Conquest of Planet Earth: the Space Alien Game
Vikings and
Diamonds Club

Hopefully I can get at least one of these in.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: ChadBoudreau on October 19, 2012, 12:38:00 PM
QuoteConquest of Planet Earth: the Space Alien Game

I'd be interested in playing this. I was, in fact, thinking of bringing Last Night on Earth: Invasion from Outer Space, but I would take a rain check on that to play Conquest of Planet Earth.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Colin Dearborn on October 19, 2012, 01:42:14 PM
Sounds great Chad. We have room for up to 2 more. The game can be either played competitive or co-op. I have only played competitive so far, but I will go through the co-op rules just in case we want to give that a spin. Either one goes from 30-90 the box says, but I have never had a game go over an hour.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Bix Conners on October 19, 2012, 01:48:03 PM
I am in for a competitive game of Conquest of Planet Earth. I was going to play Conquest of Paradise with Jamie Shanks but I am not sure if he will be in attendance or not yet.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Tempest on October 19, 2012, 10:34:56 PM
Barring any fatal distractions, I'll be there this Tuesday, same time, around 6:30-ish. As usual, I'll be bringing Smallworld and Formula D (they're probably my favourites out of my tiny tiny boardgame collection, so...) If people are interested, I'd like to run a game of Formula D using the street race rules; it's an interesting variant that adds some extra options that I think seasoned vets and newcomers to the game alike would find interesting.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: ChadBoudreau on October 21, 2012, 05:45:57 PM
Well, I'm in for Conquest of the Planet Earth for sure. Co-op or competitive is fine for me.
From my own collection, I will be bring Pandemic and Scotland Yard-- two favs I don't get to play enough.
And Snake Oil just in case...
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: hokster on October 21, 2012, 09:18:18 PM
Put me down for the feature game.  I'd like to try that out.

I'll bring Seasons, Vasco de Gama, Core World, in case anyone wants to play.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Jeff Haubrich on October 22, 2012, 01:53:49 PM
Please add Jeff to the list, finally able to attend-Jeff
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Dana_Tillusz on October 22, 2012, 02:07:05 PM
Awesome, Jeff. Thanks.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Marc Bendig on October 22, 2012, 08:00:10 PM
Chad: If you do bust out Pandemic, I would love to get in on it. I've never played, though, so if you don't feel up to going over the rules first, now worries.

I'll bring Forbidden Island, myself, if anyone is interested. Short and simple, but tense.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Dana_Tillusz on October 22, 2012, 08:11:39 PM
Quote from: hokster on October 21, 2012, 09:18:18 PM
Put me down for the feature game.  I'd like to try that out.

I'll bring Seasons, Vasco de Gama, Core World, in case anyone wants to play.

After Urbania I wouldn't mind playing Core Worlds or Vasca da Gama.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Mac Grassick on October 22, 2012, 09:43:45 PM
Quote from: Tempest on October 19, 2012, 10:34:56 PM
Barring any fatal distractions, I'll be there this Tuesday, same time, around 6:30-ish. As usual, I'll be bringing Smallworld and Formula D (they're probably my favourites out of my tiny tiny boardgame collection, so...) If people are interested, I'd like to run a game of Formula D using the street race rules; it's an interesting variant that adds some extra options that I think seasoned vets and newcomers to the game alike would find interesting.

I would be interested in playing formula D. I have the old version & it doesn't get off the shelf very often so please, count me in.

Mac
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: ChadBoudreau on October 22, 2012, 09:58:54 PM
I will indeed bring Pandemic, Marc, and am ready to teach the game. I did a refresh on the rules tonight.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Mac Grassick on October 22, 2012, 10:00:07 PM
I'll be bringing Dungeon Command but I only have the 3 factions so it is only playable with 3 players. I'm also bringing Roman Taxi, Montgolfiere & The Willow game. I'm hoping to play Formula D but I'm also hoping to get in another game before the end of the night. I couldn't attend last week so I missed out on what sounded like a good night. I'm looking forward to tomorrow night's event.

Mac
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Dana_Tillusz on October 22, 2012, 10:46:08 PM
Too many options! Too many games!
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Zircules on October 22, 2012, 11:22:16 PM
I am down for some Tichu!

Z
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Jason Morton on October 23, 2012, 02:50:10 AM
I'm in for Urbania and Tichu afterwards if it happens.
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Bellis on October 23, 2012, 03:06:10 PM
Uh oh! It looks like Jason beat me out for the last Urbania spot. But please put me down as a spare in case anyone is not able to make it. Thanks!
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: Bix Conners on October 24, 2012, 01:25:06 PM
Another successful ChewsDay Challenge. Here is a brief recap...

Attendance: 18
Games Played: Urbania, Seasons, Game of Thrones Card Game, Formula D, Conquest of Planet Earth, Core Worlds, Pandemic, King of Siam, Modern Art, Tichu, Small World, and No Thanks.

Thanks everyone for coming out. An enjoyable evening of games and I am glad to see these events grow and flourish!
Life is Short; Play Games!
Title: Re: Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - October 23rd, 2012 (18:00)
Post by: ChadBoudreau on October 24, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
Yes, thanks to everyone that came out on Tuesday.

I got in a game of Conquest of the Planet Earth, Pandemic and Modern Art. That Pandemic game had one of the most-- if not THE most-- nail-biting finales I have experienced in the game. Too bad it didn't end well for us (or the world).  :)