Before I came to prison I played board games once a week with a group in Arlington that was led by a really cool middle-aged couple. That was always a highlight for my week and they exposed me to a slew of different games, mostly the new wave of designer board games from Europe. The most successful is Settlers of Catan, if that helps give you an idea of the type of game.
The board game group is one thing I have really missed since my arrest. Fortunately, the couple has kept in touch via letters and their annual prediction contest. A year or so ago they told me about a game that had been addictive for everyone they shared with. This game - Dominion - is so loved by one of their relatives that close to 100 games were played during a holiday gathering.
I told West about Dominion a few months ago when he asked about games without dice that we could play at rec. Now with cards approved, West has just received Dominion from his mom and I've got to say - it's pretty awesome. It plays fast and lets you approach a win with a variety of strategies, although, if too many people pursue one strategy, they choke each other out. It's not quite the typical board game night, but we still have a lot of fun.
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