Chewsday Challenge - North Albert Boston Pizza - January 22nd, 2013 (18:00)

[Dana_Tillusz]

*** ChewsDay Challenge ***

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)

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, 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!!! 
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:


THIS WEEK'S GAME HOST: Colin Dearborn
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE GAME: Lords of Waterdeep

 
There are lots of people bringing games out to play on ChewsDay Challenge Game Nights. To help attendees maximize their gaming experience we can help schedule games into slots for planning purposes. Post in the thread if you want to schedule a game and have folks sign up in advance. There are TWO basic time slots for this. 6:30pm time slot and 8:30pm. This is the start time for these games. They will be set up earlier. If you sign up for a game, please be there at least 15 minutes prior to start or your seat may be given to someone else. This is not mandatory, casual open gaming is still very much encouraged as well. Whether you wish to plan your game night or just show up and play it by ear, game on...

***** FEATURE GAME TIME SLOT (6:30pm Start) *****
GAME: Lords of Waterdeep
TIME: 60 Minutes
PLAYERS...
1. Colin Dearborn
2. baerik
3. R Newell
4. Jeff Haubrich
5. Theodain

***** ADDITIONAL GAMES & SIGNUP *****
This is to help various attendees schedule games and ask for sign up.
GAME: Snowtails
TEACHER: Colin Dearborn
TIME: 45 minutes
START: 8:30
PLAYERS...
1. Colin Dearborn
2. Dana Tillusz
3. baerik
4. Alex Dearborn
5. Matt Robertson

Waiting List
1. Bellis

GAME: Merchants of Venus
TEACHER: Marc Bendig
TIME: 120 - 240 Minutes
START: 6:00 pm
PLAYERS...
1. Marc Bendig
2. qwijybo
3. Cordawg
4. Die_Geisterhand

[Dana_Tillusz]

Game description from the publisher:

Waterdeep, the City of Splendors – the most resplendent jewel in the Forgotten Realms, and a den of political intrigue and shady back-alley dealings. In this game, the players are powerful lords vying for control of this great city. Its treasures and resources are ripe for the taking, and that which cannot be gained through trickery and negotiation must be taken by force!

In Lords of Waterdeep, a strategy board game for 2-5 players, you take on the role of one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep, secret rulers of the city. Through your agents, you recruit adventurers to go on quests on your behalf, earning rewards and increasing your influence over the city. Expand the city by purchasing new buildings that open up new actions on the board, and hinder – or help – the other lords by playing Intrigue cards to enact your carefully laid plans.

[Dana_Tillusz]

Fragor's 2008 Essen release is set in the snowy world of the Arctic Circle, where brave sledders compete in a test of skill and endurance. Action is fast and furious and not all sleds may make it to the finish. Huskies only have one setting and that is full speed! Hang on to your furs, the reins, your sled and anything else you can get hold of.

The game contains modular track pieces which can be fitted together to form different courses. Players have their own Dog Decks which they draw from and play onto their sled mat. Movement is rarely in a straight line as the sled may drift left or right. Losing control or speeding into a corner results in Dent cards being acquired which will limit a player's hand size.

[Baerik]

Sign me up for both games please!

[Alex Dearborn]

Sign me up for Snow Tails please

[Bix Conners]

I will sign up for Snow Tails if there is a spot when we get closer. (In the meantime, I will leave it for a new player to sign up in case they want to try it).

[Tempest]

I wouldn't mind getting in on Lords of Waterdeep, I have played it once though, so if someone wants to try it out if it gets full, I could give my spot up.

[Bellis]

Man, you guys are just too fast on the registrations. (Although it could be pointed out that I must be too slow.) Any chance of putting me on a reserve list for Snow Tails, in case one of the players can't make it?

[Marc Bendig]

I would like to try out my new Merchant of Venus in the 8:30 slot, who's interested? It will take up to 4 players.

[Cordawg]

Marc sorry but merchant of Venus will take like 4 or 5 hours don't think u will b playing it at  830 I have a copy so I know I would play it again maybe in. The 6  pm slot