Annals of Events

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Played at Stephan's place. PSAMI. Disappearing planes. IQ tests. Did you know that the average chess grandmaster's IQ is about the same as the general population (100)?

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Perudo Alain Haché Stephan sits in Kevin's chair in his absence, but the spot must be cursed because he's the first to go out. He loses all 5 dice doubting Alain, who goes on to win against Mike in a 1 vs 1 dice finale.
Mystery of the Abbey Alain Haché Alain's 3 points (2 correct and 1 incorrect reveals) is one more than Pascal's 2 (1 correct and 1 incorrect accusations),

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Played at Stephan's place. KASM. On a snowy evening we get to play four-player games.

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Australia Stephan Reebs First time play for this game that has been sitting on the shelves for a long time. As often happens with inaugural games, Stephan wins. 127 points.
Blokus Kevin Caron Holes were found, positions were strategically penetrated, extensions were put in place, and in the end it is Kevin who comes out on top with only four squares left.

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Played at Stephan's place. SIMPK. Before the games, we go to the Tide & Boar Brewery, where we eat very well (and a varied diet too: charcuterie plate, Newfoundland style fish & chips, big burger, Buffalo wings, and a salad). Then at the HFG we discuss air fryers.

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Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig Stephan Reebs Stephan and Mike tie for the winning score of 65 (their common castle). Stephan wins the tie-breaker, as his castle with Kevin (79 points) is better than Mike's castle with Ian (66 points).
Evolution Stephan Reebs Stephan's 53 points barely beat Pascal's 52. Mike experiences a brief life as a carnivore, and Ian has a short go at meat-eating too, but they remain rather lean.
Tsuro Kevin Caron, Stephan Reebs It's Stephan's night, as he wins again, this time alongside Kevin on the very last square.

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Played at Stephan's place. IPSKAM. A full crew under a nice quiet snowfall. The beginning of a 5-sessions month.

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Screw your neighbour Alain Haché 118 points for Alain, who lost only one round. A century!
Trans Europa Kevin Caron, Pascal Werlberger Only 6 points lost for Kevin and Pascal.
Perudo Mike Gerdov One dice left against Pascal.

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Played at Stephan's place. KISPM. Watching live sports, is it worth it? How about live chess? How about collecting food socks? What is a trucker's hat? What is the mesh for?

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Voyages Pascal Werlberger, Stephan Reebs The co-winning total, 94 points, should not be allowed to count towards a game record, as one more round than allowed was played by mistake.
Voyages Stephan Reebs The marauder version this time, and Stephan's crew is as bloodthirsty as the first time around. 75 points.
Camel up Ian Stewart Ian correctly guesses both the winner and the loser of the overall race, and he easily triumphs with 32 points after an unusually short game (three rounds).