RACE FOR THE GALAXY is another fast and fun game that is very popular in our group right now. Almost every meeting sees at least one or two games played. This game is much like San Juan but with an outer space setting where players settle planets. The game's mechanics are a little more complex than San Juan, and most players play so quickly a new player has to struggle to keep up. However, this seems to be another great and highly sought after game. The Preacher thinks the game needs a combat variant, but others seem delighted with this building game.

TWILIGHT STRUGGLE

GMT's "Twilight Struggle" still sees regular play and is a fine two player game! We are truly impressed with its depth and balance.  The game offers a familiar Card-based driven engine, but with a Euro feeling. This game has a great crossover appeal and has almost sold out its first printing.  Our very own "preacher" has had a minor role in helping sculpt the second edition by maintaining the FAQ and errata for designers Jason Matthews and Ananda Gupta.  This game is a great cross-over between a wargame and a Euro game and has already sold out its first printing.  It has won multiple awards and even has the recommendation of famed game designer Alan Moon.  Now in its THIRD PRINTING!br>
 

COMBAT COMMANDER: EUROPE

    Combat Commander: Europe is an awesome game of squad level conflict.

    The game is totally card-driven and controlled.  Players use "move" card to

    move their units and "fire" cards to "shoot."  Combat is resolved by flipping

    cards and factoring in defense and firepower.  Random events occur and the

    confusion of combat is depicted in a realistic manner.  This game is a

    winner and Chad Jenson, designer, is to be commended for such an exciting

    design.   Although its major appeal is the action, it features well-formatted rules

    and the alphabetical index makes locating rules a snap.  The game is easy to

    learn and fun to play.  The game creates perhaps the most realistic feel of the Ebb and flow

                                                                of battle ever seen in a tabletop game.

  I certainly am no John Kennedy, but 1960: The Making of the President is a powerful game simulating the 1960 election.  One of the co-designers, Jason Matthews, has Twilight Struggle as a design credit but this game is only slightly similar to Twilight Struggle.  This is a game of block placement, movement, and planning.  Every card allows a player to take an action that can benefit his cause.  Every event is carefully researched and every card allows for multiple options.  This game is destined to take the gaming world by storm.  Rumors abound that the first printing is almost entirely sold out already.   This is a FANTASTIC and IN-DEPTH game with so much to watch and so much going on.  The Preacher HIGHLY recommends it.  The designers have graciously consented to allow the preacher to maintain the official FAQ.  This game is certain to see a lot of play in the future.

Manoeuvre is a new offering from GMT that features EIGHT different nations playing a simple wargame that has lots of interesting strategic value. The game is played on 4 randomly chosen tiles with varying terrain. Each tile has squares, like a chess board. Each nation has its own deck of cards and its own strengths and weaknesses. Every game is different, and it can be played in less than an hour. A great game and another winner from the folks at GMT.

A  DISCOUNT IS BEING OFFERED TO MEMBERS!!

25% Discount from Columbia Games.

Members should contact David "the preacher" Wilson (see email link at the bottom of the page) for the e-coupon code to use with online or via telephone operators at Columbia. Columbia just re-released "Rommell in the Desert"  and "Crusader Rex" is coming soon as well,  I am certain some of our players can take advantage of this benefit.