March 10, 2012 - Goa

Location: Barton

Players: Dan (1052), Brett (1014), Mark (1004)

I had been wanting to play this for some time and I finally got a couple of players to be willing to return to this enjoyable game.  The three of us enjoyed the game, but it was obvious early on that Dan had a lead and was able to keep momentum from start to finish with the end result being an absolute runaway victory.  Mark and I have requested a rematch on a future Game Night.

Result:
1) Dan (54)
2) Mark (36)
3) Brett (33)

Ratings Results:
Dan (+13) = 1065
Mark (+1) = 1005
Brett (-14) = 1000

March 2, 2012 - Ascending Empires

Location: Barton

Players: Brett (1031), Mark (988), Todd

This was Todd's first time playing with our group and he played admirably by looking like a crafty veteran with some of his late-game moves.  Mark continued his dominance in this game.

Result:
1) Mark (31)
2) Todd (25)
3) Brett (23)

Ratings Results:
Mark (+16) = 1004
Todd (+1) = 1001
Brett (-17) = 1014

February 23, 2012 - El Grande

Location: Barton

Players: Dan (1038), Brett (1031), Mark (1002)

In a fun game in which each player took a turn leading, Dan gained control when it mattered most (at the very end).  At various points, it looked like Brett (early on) and then Mark (mid-game) might run away with it.  But Dan's defensive tactics proved successful in the long run.

Result:
1) Dan (122)
2) Brett (114)
3) Mark (112)

Ratings Results:
Dan (+14) = 1052
Brett (+0) = 1031
Mark (-14) = 988

February 16, 2012 - Twilight Struggle

Location: Ward

Players: Brett (1039), Charlie (1015)

USSR wins in Round 7.

1) Charlie
2) Brett

Ratings Results:
Charlie (+13) = 1028
Brett (-8) = 1031

February 11, 2012 - In the Year of the Dragon

Location: Barton

Players: Dan (1056), Mark (1015), Brett (1008)

Game 1 Result:
1) Brett (95)
2) Mark (91)
3) Dan (77)

Game 2 Result:
1) Brett (115)
2) Dan (106)
3) Mark (105)

Ratings Results:
Brett (+31) = 1039
Mark (-13) = 1002
Dan (-18) = 1038

February 7, 2012 - In the Year of the Dragon

Location: Barton

Players: Brett (996), Serai (968), Marek (903)

Result:
1) Brett (109)
2) Serai (80)
3) Marek (76)

Ratings Results:
Brett (+12) = 1008
Serai (-1) = 967
Marek (-19) = 884

January 31, 2012 - Twilight Struggle

Place: Barton

Players: Brett (1004), Tim

Game was concluded in Round 7 when USSR dominated South America when scoring occurred there, giving Comrade Tim the victory as he met the +20 VP condition.

Result:
1) Tim
2) Brett

Ratings Result:
Tim = 1013
Brett (-8) = 996