Oct 23 - 30 Chicago

Found plenty of Board game action in Chicago

Started on Saturday at Guthries Tavern

Games library

Taught 4 newbies Agricola :-)

Then a few rounds of No Thanks then went back to Beth's house (organiser) for another 5 hrs of gaming

Played Dominion and Tales of Arabian Nights which is a good party game.

Next was on Monday in a pizza parlour.

We played Halloween themed Dominion

Secret Chamber, Lighthouse, Native Village, Village, Masquarade, Sea Hag, Bazaar, Laboratory, Witch and Ghost Ship.

Then another with Pirate Ship and cant remember other. Pirate Ship is very powerful, I will beb ready for iyt next time :-)

Then Wednesday in the back of a gamestore

Learnt this great new game Tobago Its a lot of fun to play, only takes an hour and will be a great crossover game to get people interested in euro games.

Also taught 2 newbies Agricola :-)

Last game night was at a sort of club room.

Learnt Railroad Tycoon a lot of fun and played it twice

THEN

I spotted one of the guys had Agricola: Farmers of the Moor I was so excited, while I dint get to play it I was able to look through all the contents

I am desperate to get to play this :-)

Finished off the night with a few games of Dominion and learnt the value of trashing.

Seattle, WA

Met up with the Metro Seattle Gamers that have their own space in a business center. They play games that need to be left setup eg Axis & Allies and other War Games. They also have members who play Euro games :-)

We played 5 player Power Grid with the France map. Ended during Step 2 as we got stuck with low powered plants in the market.

The next day visited http://www.bluehighwaygames.com/ that had tables and chairs in the back of store. Very family friendly setup and another huge library of games to be played in the store.

John taught me The Hanging Gardens. Very interesting game, would play again.

Then we went back to Metro Seattle Gamers HQ.

We played Airships (first time) also a very interesting game that would play again.

Then Endeavor, forgot to take picture.

Charlie this pic is for you - Huge board for Axis and Allies

Thank you Metro Seattle Gamers for your hospitality.

Port Coquitlam, BC

Dropped by http://www.drexollgames.com/ in Port Coquitlam on my way out of BC. They had scheduled a regular board game event but no one showed as it was Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. :-(

Gaming area at back of store with a games library.

in shop window

Vancouver, BC

Dropped by at R U Game which is run by Kirby.

In the store are a couple of tables where games can be played. See the double tall bookshelves behind Kirby's head?. That is the HUGE library of games to choose from. WOW!!!

We played Thursday night

• Endevor (first time)
• Hacienda

We played Saturday

• Pandemic with On the Brink (first time) (forgot to take a picture)
• Endeavor
• St Petes - had to dig it out from the back of library doesnt get played very often :-)
• Agricola 2 player, family

Thanks Kirby, you have a great set up.

Portland, Oregon

If you are ever in Portland, OR go and have a look at the set up at  http://www.guardiangamesportland.com/

At the back of the store they have plenty of tables and chairs for gamers. Its a great atmosphere.

They have Euro Board Games Day every Sunday.

Played

Acquire (first time)

Agricola 4 player E deck

Agricola 4 player K deck

St Petersburg

Agricola

Also found out about http://www.gamestorm.org/ which is being held March 25-28, 2010 in Vancouver WA

Ashland, Oregon

Drove past a sign that said games and discovered it was the home of http://www.funagain.com/ one of the largest online providors of euro games.

While there I purchased a few games and took advantage of no sales tax. Picked up some "fillers" (short games) for my trip.

I asked the guy what his favorite games was - he said Power Grid. We had a chat about Power Grid and he said hang on I have something for you.....

WOW!!!!!! Look what I have!!!

Inside Big Box, this is printed on inside of box lid

I love playing board games

This is a record of the board games I played while on my road trip in 2009

I love playing Euro Board Games. Discovered them in 2007 when I was working in Silicon Valley.
My favourite at the moment is Agricola, in any form. With cards, withour cards, any number of players, any decks. I dont care I just want to play :-)

I havent graduated to online, I prefer to play face to face.

Games I own

Power Grid - several maps
St Petersburg with all expansions
Tikal
Cuba
Stone Age
Agricola
La Havre
Alhambra Big Box

Will come back later and connect these to http://www.boardgamegeek.com/