March 24, 2012 - Hansa Teutonica

Location: Swanson

Players: Dan (1065), Brett (1023), Mark (1005)

Result:
1) Brett (70)
2) Dan (64)
3) Mark (54)

Ratings Results:
Brett (+16) = 1039
Dan (-2) = 1063
Mark (-13) = 992

March 13, 2012 - Puerto Rico

Location: Valhalla's Gate

Players: Tim (1013), Brett (1000), Annie, Glen

This was an opening round game of a Puerto Rico tournament being held at Valhalla's Gate.

Result:
1) Brett (49)
2) Glen (33)
3) Annie (30)
4) Tim (23)

Ratings Results:
Brett (+23) = 1023
Glen = 1013
Annie = 988
Tim (-39) = 974

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