Space Party!

After Blokus, Eugene had to go. Jake and Matt drifted by to fill in the gap. Rachel still had the Gnumies on her mind from the last time she came by, and it's a game I like a lot. So, we brought Christine, Jake and Matt up to speed quickly, and dove right in.

The Gnumies has a little bit of a learning curve. Most of the game is straightforward, but there is a couple of quirky twists that add some nice complexity. You have to get through the game a time or two before you get the idea. It really is quite simple to play, but deciding what cards to play when can really bunch up your brain.

The most charming aspect of the game is the artwork. You will smile.

The most basic part of the game is collecting cards. Each time you get a card that is the same as one you already have, your score increases dramatically. SO, as the game proceeds, you are trying desperately to get more cards that match what you have, and your opponents are trying to prevent that. Balancing offense and defense is key.

Rachel, Chris, Christine, Jake, and Matt played a 5-player game of The Gnumies.

The game ended up this way:

Rachel	Chris	Christine	Jake	Matt
86	101	74	83	80

Chris wins!