Game Night #46 and Player of the Month!

January's Player of the Month: Joey!

Tonight was Mark's pick and it was a strange night for the pacing of the games. But April brought some really tasty donuts and donuts, as we all know, fix everything!

Attendees: Mark, Zeb, April and Joey

Previous Overall Standings:
Erin 8.1 (16.2/2)
Joey 7.9 (103.2/13)
Zeb 7.5 (83.3/11)
Mark 7.3 (59.1/8)
Brandt 7.1 (35.8/5)
Brent 6.8 (20.4/3)
April 6.5 (26.3/4)

This Event's Standings:
Mark 10.0 (10.0/1)
Joey 8.8 (26.6/3)
April 8.3 (8.3/1)
Zeb 7.8 (23.5/3)

January's Overall Standings:
Joey 8.11 (129.8/16)
Erin 8.1 (16.2/2)
Mark 7.67 (69.1/9)
Zeb 7.62 (106.8/14)
Brandt 7.1 (35.8/5)
April 6.92 (34.6/5)
Brent 6.8 (20.4/3)

Zeb arrived first and we played a game of Cold War: CIA vs. KGB. We were really cautious at first. We fielded our Deputy Directors A LOT. As the game wore on we began to play more conservatively during the Influence Phase, but tended to risk more agents other than the Deputy Director. After being behind for a bit, I managed to catch up with a successful mission by my Director. The last Objective was close and would win the game for whoever took it. We both fielded our Master Spy. Zeb's was killed by the nation that he was trying to sway and the points went to me. A VERY close game.
Cold War: CIA vs. KGB Standings:
Joey 10 (100 points of subterfuge)
Zeb 9.0 (90 points of intrigue)

Then came the main event! Formula De. Three-laps! This was a first for everyone. Everyone, but April, had played Formula De before. None of us had ever run three laps. I REALLY liked playing a three-lapper; despite what I am about to type. I crashed before finishing my first lap. Still, I really enjoyed everything that a three-lap race has to offer. First off, I bumped Zeb and Mark before crossing the Starting Line; leaving a wall of debris there! Later in the race, Zeb was bumped again and he blew up. Then I was bumped a couple more times and I blew up. Mark, April and our debris had the track all to themselves. I heard that it was close until the last lap, when Mark went full throttle and started abusing his car.
Formula De Standings:
Mark 10 (1st Place)
April 8.3 (2nd Place)
Joey 6.6 (3rd Place)
Zeb 5.0 (4th Place)

While Mark and April finished playing Formula De, Zeb and I played a game of Take Stock. After the first round, I had a 30-point lead on Zeb. After the second, I increased that lead to about 70 points. After the third round, Zeb closed it back up to 30 points. Finally, Zeb finished the game a mere 16 points behind me. I enjoyed this game more this time and I still think this game would be more fun with more people.
Take Stock Standings:
Joey 10 (332 shares)
Zeb 9.5 (316 shares)

Additional Stats
2008 Points Total
Joey 8.11 (129.8/16)
Erin 8.1 (16.2/2)
Mark 7.67 (69.1/9)
Zeb 7.62 (106.8/14)
Brandt 7.1 (35.8/5)
April 6.92 (34.6/5)
Brent 6.8 (20.4/3)

Players of the Month
Joey (January)

Games Played in 2008, Sorted by Popularity
Manila 2
Hey! That's My Fish! 1
Gang of Four 1
Chez Geek 1
Pirate's Cove 1
Hive 1
Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot 1
Ticket to Ride 1
Lost Cities 1
Elk Fest 1
Wits and Wagers 1
Puerto Rico 1
Cold War: CIA vs. KGB 1
Formula De 1
Take Stock 1