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TrimChris
11-04-2005, 12:24 AM
Well, I have to say, I really enjoyed my first playing of this today.

It reminds me of Princes of Florence a bit, but is definitely unique enough of a game.

The cards add a bit more uncertainty to what will transpire compared to other games of this type. And that isn't a bad thing. It keeps you guessing as to what will be the "right" choice for you.

The components are pretty decent too. The only question marks being the continued existence of the "American valley" in Avalon Hill boards and the material used for the individual player mats. I wonder how well the mats will hold from repeated use. They're made of a material I haven't seen in a game before so it's questionable. Several people suggested to laminate them, but then they wouldn't fit back into the box.

It was great fun and I plan to play this many many times in the upcoming days and months.
TrimChris
11-05-2005, 12:38 AM
Some other con participant went at this today. This is easily the best game that AH has released all year.
holywolfman
11-05-2005, 12:46 PM
OK, We actually got a chance to play this one (4 player game)....I also like this as well! This is a nice change from all the "war" games we play and I am still blown away that AH went to a "Eruo-style" approach for this one...but then again: IT WORKS!!! Fun game!

...then again, I could be a bit biased since I won too (I almost even filled up my casino sheet) Also, I wanted to make a point, I didn't even have the "Big-payoff rooms" either like the theater, etc and still won!)- :D
Moderator Kayn
11-05-2005, 02:47 PM
Sounds good! Thanks for the reports, I'd been waiting to hear.

: )
Chuckimus
11-05-2005, 03:06 PM
A group of four of us played last night and we all really enjoyed it. I agree with others' comments that this is probably the best of all the new AH games this year. The learning curve is short but there are numerous strategies. Can't wait to play again. Good job AH!
holywolfman
11-05-2005, 08:04 PM
....and another thing (scary, I know)...I even got my sister to play with me on this one! It was very close on points! Sorry to say...I still beat her by TWO points "...shucks....maybe next time...!"- I told her! (she came in second place though) (lol)- :D
Moco
11-20-2005, 04:14 PM
It really is a great game, and has taken a primo spot in our Stores game repetoire, if you will. And as far as the matterial the mats are made of. We've had both soda and coffee spilt on them and they've held up fine. Also, they've been bent pretty badly by unruly people putting them away and they've bounced back to shape in an acceptable manner, so they seem to be good. After all spill a soda and the game isn't automatically ruined is a good thing.
holywolfman
11-20-2005, 06:45 PM
I like the game too...to make it more "realistic", I actually use real clay poker chips for the money...something about feeling the chips in your hand and stacking them up! - :D

http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/5466/vegaschips17ci.jpg