My goal for 2012 was intense: "Play more than 550 games! I would like at least 25 or more to be classic titles I’ve never played before."
I'm pleased to announce that I passed the goal with 566 games. To clarify: I only count games against another real live human (with the exception of physical solitaire games like Onirim or Friday, those count as long as I complete a game). I clarify this because not counted in the total are the many games played against AI opponents on digital versions of games.
Some overall stats:
Total Games = 566
Games played for the first time = 89
Games played online = 102
Games played in person = 464
Games played over past 3 years (425 + 478 + 566) = 1469
Here's my five and dime list for 2012 (games played 5+ and 10+ times):
DIMES
Words With Friends (70) - A guilty pleasure - also a source of frustration due to my nemesis, Andy :)
Masquerade Games Prototype (45) - Different completed versions of one of our upcoming game designs
Magic: The Gathering (31) - I've played 31 games with other people in 2012, mostly drafts and some Commander format games. I still enjoy playing the game, even though I "quit" back in 2009.
Epigo (27) - Still going strong a year after release!
Through The Ages (27) - The fact that this game was new to me for 2012 is a shame. It now stands as one of my all time favorites.
Race For The Galaxy (26) - I repeat the above statement...new to me for 2012, but also an all-time favorite
Ascension (17) - Thanks for the excellent iOS implementation, I've really grown fond of this game
7 Wonders (15) - Still a favorite, I'm happy to get so many games in this year - looking forward to playing the Cities expansion in 2013
Dominion (13) - This number is very low - mostly because of all the great new games that demanded my attention this year
Jungle Speed (13) - This is the true shocker this year: this game was immensely popular with my more social gaming circles, which resulted in multiple plays whenever it hit the table.
FIVES
Carcassone (9)
Code 777 (6)
Decktet (6)
Eminent Domain (6)
Masquerade Games "Epigo themed" prototype (9) - More on this in 2013!
Fire at Will (6) - A game from a game design buddy that will hopefully see print in 2013
Le Havre (6) - Quickly becoming one of my favorites. I'm not a huge Uwe Rosenberg fan, but Le Havre is a design I enjoy.
Nika! (6) - Another game from a game design buddy that should be in print by now
Onirim (8)
Smash Up! (6) - A new game this year, and I love it even though I wish I had finished a game design I had that was eerily similar!
Space Alert (8)
Star Trek: Deck Building Game (8)
Tichu (7) - I need to play a lot more than 7 times in a year if I want to get better at this excellent partnership game
Ticket to Ride (8) - I'm happy that most of these were introducing new players to this classic!
Notable new games for 2012:
Advanced Civilization (1) - amazing 12 hour game...but no secret why it's hard to get games in...
Age of Renaissance (2) - similar to ACIV, but only takes 5-6 hours. Enjoyable with the right crowd
Agricola (2) - I just can't get into this one...but I know I need to give it more time.
Alien Frontiers (1) - Now with an iOS version, I'm looking forward to playing more
Amun-Re (1) - My camel died
Confusion (3) - I finally played the game that beat Epigo for Abstract Game of the Year (last year). It's good, but not as good as Epigo :-/
Core Worlds (1)
Cyclades (2) - Need to play more, a great game!
Dvonn (4) - My first GIPF project game...very enjoyable, I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the series
Eclipse (2)
Evo (1)
Galaxy Trucker (4) - I LOVE THIS GAME!
Hanging Gardens (2)
Hawaii (4)
Imperial (1)
Java (1)
Macao (2) - The compass rose mechanic is one of the coolest I've learned in 2012
Manifest Destiny (2) - An old classic that I was happy to be introduced to
Seasons (2) - I'm a big fan of this late 2012 release - hoping it makes the five & dime in 2013
Star Trek: Expeditions (1) - I bought it off a steep discount rack, but it's surprisingly good!
String Railway (2)
Trains (1) - I got a chance to play this excellent title, and when it gets to the US in 2013 - watch out!
Trajan (1) - Looking forward to more plays in 2013, uses the mancala mechanic brilliantly!
Village (2) - The Kennerspiel des Jahres should have no problem hitting the table in 2013
Games played in years past that I'm sad I didn't get to play in 2012:
Alea Iacta Est
Blokus
El Grande
Fresco
Gheos
Infinite City
Quarriors
Smallworld
Tsuro
2013 Goal: I want to expand my knowledge of games out there, while at the same time going back and playing old favorites that haven't hit the table in a long time. For 2013, my goal is to surpass over 600 games played, with at least 100 being titles that I didn't play in 2012. In 2013 I also want to be more competitive, so I'll be tracking my win percentage. My goal is to win at least a third of the games I play this year!
- Chris
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