BGoR: Money was the theme for the night and plenty of those games were brought and played. First, we started with one of our favorite fillers, "6 Nimmt!". Yeah not a money game but it could handle seven while we waited for others to arrive. I quickly went over the rules for Brad since this was his first play. We only got to play two hands since we had reach critical mass. Tin had the low score.
Tin (8), Nate (15), Bruce (30), Ann (34), Me (46), Kirk (54), Brad (54)

BGoR: Tin, Nate, Omar, Brad and I played a very strange game of "Modern Art" while that other players started a game of Merchants of Amsterdam. What was weird? I don't think I've played a game in which Lite Metal and Krypto appeared only in the last round. Omar's wacky approach to the game caught the experienced players off guard. His goofy approach of selling paintings below value and buying paintings above value somehow snagged him the game. Wish I could do that with my stocks.
Omar (457), Brad (436), Me (402), Nate (289), Tin (223)

BGoR: Brad requested "High Society", a game that hasn't hit the table for quite a while. Nate got the thief insurance card, the "1" card early, Brad picked up the "2" and I scored the "8". That was followed by a run on red cards. Nate had a 2x'er for his "1", Brad got stuck with a IRS card so he had to get the other 2x'er to cancel it out. I still had the lead with an "8", so I held back on bidding. When the ten card was flipped up, I outbidded everyone for it but I was down to a paltry 13 mil. Luckily for me, Omar's vanity wouldn't allow him to take the Casino card (-5), choosing to give up his final card not to take it (guaranteed him last too). Brad had to gobble it up and the next card ended the game. I beat Nate by one point.
Me (18), Nate (16), Brad (-6), Omar (-)

BGoR: Played two hands of "Money!" Brad and I had the highs and lows in the scoring but it was Tin with his consistent "collect a set" that won.
Tin (1020), Brad (950), Nate (930), Omar (790), Me (790)

BGoR: Started a game of Tongiaki, again with too many people. I really think this game is broken with six and maybe even with five. This time I got to go first which meant I had plenty of opportunity to place tiles and move pieces (fun factor high). Bruce and Chris where on the short end of the fun factor and Chris was really not happy with the game. Similar to my reaction last week. Bruce ruled the seas and islands, again!
Bruce (27), Tin (23), Nate (18), Jared (14), Chris (14), Me (9)

BGoR: Jarred, Tin, Nate and I gave Tongiaki another play. Right off the bat the play felt better. Tin exploded once again, littering the islands with his green slime. I started the cutthroat action by sailing three of ships and one of mine into the deep blue. The sacrifice was acceptable, I can't let anyone win three plays in a row. Once the precedence was set the game become really entertaining. Jarred lucked out and was able to make two islands Royal. The interesting side effect was that some of the neighboring islands to the Royals become static, not sure why? Jared's Royal were the winning difference in the game, the red horde must be sunk next time.
Jared (29), Me (23), Nate (22), Tin (11)

John's: Taught John and Penny this great quickie.
Me (198), John (189), Penii (185)

John's: Me (50,000), James (40,000), John (37,200), Penii (18,900)

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John (159), Me (146), Jame (130), Johnny (124), Penii (118)

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Online:
Penii (20), Me (16), John (15)

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John (21), Kirk (28), Brad (29), Me (53), Nate (80)

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John (195), Rolf (188), Me (171)

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Rolf (31), Joe (28), Me (26), John (23)

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Joe (106), Rolf (93), Brad (92), Me (73), John (70)

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John (34), Kirk (39), Me (53), Rolf (85)

Lunch Time:
Joey (54), Me (46), John (41), Dennis (34)

BGoR: Bruce, Mike, Nate vs Brad, Tom, Me
Me (survived), Tom (survived), Bruce, Nate, Mike, Brad

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Nate (15), Me (12), John (12), TC (11)

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Nate (159), TC (156), Me (147), Petri (133)

Lunch Time:
Me (6), Joey (5)