SurfMonkey Takes an Unexpected Journey in a Race for Adventure

SurfMonkey was over the other Tuesday for our monthly game night. We finally played Lord of the Rings LCG again. This time it was the Hobbit Expansion. We were a bit rusty, but I do love the combination of Tolkien characters with Fantasy Flight cool. 

In the end, the forces of darkness overwhelmed us, but hey, the fun is in the journey...

 Next up was the fast and fun game Race to Adventure by Evil Hat Productions based in the Dinopocalypse pulp universe. We played two games, and both were fast filler fun. Great aesthetics in this game and decent game play that doesn't have a chance to get old. We each won a game.

And then, of course, we finished out the night with a game of Warhammer Invasion. This game has its hooks into me deep. I am slowly completing my collection of all of the expansions and spreading the game to others as much as I can. I am eagerly awaiting the multi player Cataclysm deluxe expansion due soon.

SurfMonkey's Quest

SurfMonkey came over for our monthly night o' games. He brought over the brand new Lord of the Rings Card Game. After I got the hang of the rules it was on. It is a cooperative game for up to four players. We played each of the four decks over the course of the evening. I must say the Spirit Deck felt more 'me' than the Tactics Deck I played. However, in the Tactics Deck, I did get to play Gimli, Legolas, and Thalin. Those guys did kick butt. In the end, however, I was overcome by my threat level. I am blaming Gandalf because he never showed up on my side of the board.

The Quest Begins...

Lots of Spiders. Some orcs, too...

Gimli wounded, but kicking butt thanks to some awesome armor...

We also got in one game of Summoner Wars. Of course. The night wouldn't be complete without a game of Summoner Wars. We decided to roll randomly for our factions. I rolled the Jungle Elves, and SurfMonkey rolled the Vanguards. 

I was out of the gate with the Lioneers and managed an early game advantage by wounding his summoner. He rallied, though, getting out tons of Champions. I had a Champion of my own, however. The Champions fought to the death. 

In the end, however, it was a lowly archer who felled Sera behind her wall of protectors with an Arcing Shot. Oh, sweet victory.

SurfMonkey will return again in the middle of June. We shall see what games will make it to my gaming table that night, but until then, fellow gamer, roll some dice and good gaming....