Meeples and Monsters

In case you don't know, I love  a good board game Kickstarter. Meeples and Monsters from AEG is one of those board games. 

The finish on everything in this box is just awesome! Look at these bags. So many times everything in a Kickstarter project is great except they cheap-out on the bags for dice, or pieces. These are big enough to get your hand into easily. 

Printed meeples are necessary for this game but they add a little to the overall finish. Yes, some of those are just gray, which is intentional. We call those the drunken meeples. It will make more sense if you play the game. And yes, one is missing an arm. That missing tiny arm is the only thing wrong with this game and it doesn't affect game play. 

We played through a couple times during the last game night. It went well, if slowly the first time. 

I mean, look at this first player dragon meeple! Isn't it awesome! I think so. As part of full disclosure, I didn't win either time. Maybe next time. 

I hope your Pi Day is a good one. 

Games and supplies (affiliate links): 

Here are some easy-to-get games from AEG that we have enjoyed. 

Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) Smash Up - 4 players, loads of fun expansions

Space Base - 2-4 players

Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) Thunderstone Quest - 2-4 players

Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) Calico - 1-4 players

Roll-Play Board Game Mat 3' x 4' | Neoprene Tabletop - this is the one I purchased in 2019. It is no longer available but the page is a great jumping-off point to find one that is available. 

Game Night

It has been over a year since we sat down for in-person dinner and games with our friends. Saturday marked the first weekend everyone was fully vaccinated so we celebrated with dinner and games. 

I only have a few photos as we were having too much fun playing games and catching up. This is the board for Canvas, a card drafting strategy game. It was quick to learn and kept us entertained. The base game is available on Amazon (link at the end of the post). 

This is a view of the table when we played Mountain Goats. This was a cute, fun, and quick game that would be great to ease someone into your game night fun. Simply roll the dice and move your mountain goat to gain victory points. Straightforward and quick. We also played two more games from the same publisher: GPS Board Game and Sequoia. We liked Sequoia but would pass on GPS. The giant rocket spinner is cute but the gameplay is very simplistic. You can buy these on Amazon; links at the bottom of the post. 

We particularly enjoyed The Crew, a cooperative, trick-taking game that had us engaged for a couple hours. We did it all on my neoprene tabletop mat. The mat makes it so much easier to pick up cards and tokens. It also keeps those dice from bouncing too much and ending up on the floor. According to Amazon, the one I bought a couple years ago is no longer available. I have linked it below to start your search for one of your own. 

It was so great to share food with friends again. 

Games and supplies (affiliate links): 

Sequoia - Board Game - 2 to 5 Players - 10 Minute Play Time

GPS - Board Game - 2 to 5 Players - 10 Minute Play Time

Mountain Goats - Board Game - 2 to 4 Players - 20 Minute Play Time

The Crew - Quest for Planet Nine Card Game - 2 to 5 Players

Canvas - Card Drafting Strategy Puzzle

Roll-Play Board Game Mat 3' x 4' | Neoprene Tabletop - this is the one I purchased in 2019. It is no longer available but the page is a great jumping-off point to find one that is available. 

Parks Board Game

A couple times a year I back a board game Kickstarter. I like seeing these new games get off the ground with crowd funding. Parks was one that interested me enough to put down my money. I wasn't alone. Over 9000 people joined in raising over $400,000 to make the game come to life. 

The game supports 1-5 players. That's right, you can even play it solo. The art is beautiful. The game play is easy enough to pick up in the first round. Travel the national parks and take photos. I can't wait to share this one with my friends on gamenight. 

You can check out Keymaster Games on their website.

Want to get your own copy? While the Kickstarter campaign is over, that doesn't mean the game isn't available. You can get your own copy of Parks on Amazon (affiliate link). At publication the game was still at pre-order, but that won't last forever.

In the Mail Monday: Latifah Saafir Studios

Last year I jumped on a chance to support Latifah Saafir Studios with her Kickstarter Project. I recently received my package and I am so excited to try out some her wonderful designs and the 12" Clammy ruler. You can also find some of her patterns on Craftsy. Like her Glam Clam Quilt pattern for free.

Check her out on her website at Latifah Saafir Studios or her Instagram feed.

Have you joined in to support small designers with their projects?