SBGA members exposed to Virus!
It was not the dreaded Covid-19, just El Presidente’s interpretation of it in a new board game entitled Danger Zone. Genelle was our host for this meet, and she chose the new game for its topicality. There were only five players due to a last minute car problem for Nicole. Being a new game, it was bound to have a couple of teething troubles, but they were not serious. The most obvious issue is that it is not a long game and all agreed that it would be better as a backup rather than a main game. The placings were Louise, Rob, Tara in that order. The backup was Five Crowns, the relatively recent game introduced by Genelle which is gaining in popularity. Placings were Louise, Genelle, Tara in a very close-fought game, there was a tie-break round to separate the first two placings finishing on 117 each with Tara only 5 points behind. I have a theory that females are genetically superior at the skill required to rapidly recognise the multitude of permutations and combinations of scoring patterns in Five Crowns – but I could be wrong. It is certainly true for our particular sample of humanity.
Note that Louise scored a double whammy; the 150 points added to her leading score has made it impossible for any player to catch up in July. She must be a favourite to win the competition at this rate. The rest of us can only hope for a form slump.
During the tea break in which El Prez had to retire to his residence to fill the jug (water supply was interrupted due to loo construction), Genelle introduced a quick round of Sequence so we could get the feel of it. Thanks Genelle. I think it’s not far off being chosen on someone’s programme soon.