{"id":1033,"date":"2017-12-07T18:28:52","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T18:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2017-12-07T18:28:52","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T18:28:52","slug":"month-in-review-november-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/index.php\/2017\/12\/07\/month-in-review-november-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Month in Review &#8211; November 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1034\" src=\"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cropped-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"cropped\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cropped-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cropped-768x817.jpg 768w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cropped-963x1024.jpg 963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Month in Review for November 2017<!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Unboxing the Blog<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f3de7c524f7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/index.php\/2017\/12\/07\/month-in-review-november-2017\/#_Game_Addition\" >\u00a0Game Addition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/index.php\/2017\/12\/07\/month-in-review-november-2017\/#Gifts_for_Gamers_that_have_%E2%80%9CEverything%E2%80%9D\" >Gifts for Gamers that have \u201cEverything\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_on_the_Table\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s on the Table!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the plays compiled from November 1st to 30th.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were able to see many new faces at our Sunday game nights at Earthen Ales. \u00a0Recently we have expanded to include Role-Playing games with has seen a strong following. \u00a0I\u2019m hoping with the diversity of games and gamers at the tables that we can be a more welcoming atmosphere for anyone that have an interest in coming. \u00a0I\u2019m very excited to see what this group has in store for the year of 2018. \u00a0Here are some of the statistics we have been tracking for the month of November. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Game_Addition\"><\/span>\u00a0Game Addition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The games haven&#8217;t been flowing into the T.C.B.G. collection as readily as previous months. \u00a0We have been busy preparing for our annual Ticket to Ride Tournament which went very well. \u00a0We did receive a new title via Kickstarter though that we were able to get played and are looking forward to seeing it get some play.<\/p>\n<p>Cytosis: A Cell Building Game, from Genius Games and designed by John Coveyou, is a worker placement game for 2-5 players that takes 60-90 minutes. \u00a0\u00a0In Cytosis, players find themselves inside a human cell performing actions associated with the biological functions of the cell. \u00a0\u00a0These actions will provide resources in the form of mRNA, ATP, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins. \u00a0These resources will be used to build enzymes, hormones, and\/or receptors, which will all score Health Points. \u00a0Player with the most Health Points at the end of the game wins.<\/p>\n<p>This has a lot of value in not only fun, which it very much is, but also in education. \u00a0This company and designer puts a lot into research and development of their games to make sure they are scientifically accurate but don\u2019t let that fact scare you away. \u00a0This game is quick to learn and even faster to enjoy. \u00a0If you&#8217;re interested in playing Cytosis, please request it for a game night in the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gifts_for_Gamers_that_have_%E2%80%9CEverything%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Gifts for Gamers that have \u201cEverything\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the season of giving and getting Christmas lists to people that don\u2019t necessarily know about your gaming obsession. \u00a0I may be projecting here but I imagine there is at least one or two of you that have this problem. \u00a0You pass out a list of games that you want for Christmas and you don\u2019t get what you want&#8230;exactly. \u00a0Whistle Stop is at the top of your list and you unwrap an actual whistle or Patchwork is on the list and someone buys you a blanket. \u00a0This can be an issue so what do you do. \u00a0This sounds weird but don\u2019t ask for games from people who don\u2019t have the insight you have. \u00a0Instead ask for gamer related gifts. \u00a0Here are some great ideas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Board Game Carrying Case<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1035\" src=\"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Game_Haul_B-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"Game_Haul_B\" width=\"207\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Game_Haul_B-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Game_Haul_B-768x875.jpg 768w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Game_Haul_B-898x1024.jpg 898w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Game_Haul_B.jpg 2025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is wonderful for the gamers that need to haul the collection off site to a game night event. \u00a0They protect the goods and are comfortable as well. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Game-Haul-Padded-Carrying-Shoulder\/dp\/B01M9CVEKP\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481151045&amp;sr=1-8&amp;keywords=Ticket+to+Ride&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=aoboardgaming-20&amp;linkId=b6102663623cecf69094bf5cd5a399c6\">Check these out!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dice Towers, Bags, or Cups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1036\" src=\"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PortableDiceTowerLarge-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"PortableDiceTowerLarge\" width=\"201\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PortableDiceTowerLarge-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PortableDiceTowerLarge.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I love dice accessories. \u00a0They make the playing experience tidy and give the game some curb side appeal for bystanders at game night. \u00a0Pick something like this up for the gamer you love and they will be rolling in fashion. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolstuffinc.com\/page\/2628\">Check these out!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Board Game Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1037\" src=\"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2018-calendar-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"2018-calendar\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2018-calendar-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2018-calendar.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep track of all the important dates and events with the Traverse City Board Gamers and be reminded of some great games to check out with a Board Game Calendar. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lulu.com\/shop\/http:\/\/www.lulu.com\/shop\/scott-king\/2018-gaming-calendar\/calendar\/product-23407345.html\">Check this Out!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Wyrmwood Dice Trays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1038\" src=\"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC_1783-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1783\" width=\"219\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC_1783-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC_1783-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC_1783-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC_1783.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These are beautiful and a wonderful gaming accessory. \u00a0Availability is limited and may not get to your gamer before the big day but one that they will truly cherish and appreciate for years to come. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wyrmwoodgaming.com\/product-category\/products\/dice-trays\/\">Check these out!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Card Holders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1039\" src=\"http:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_6178b__12401.1449007637.500.659-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6178b__12401.1449007637.500.659\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_6178b__12401.1449007637.500.659-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/traversecityboardgamers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_6178b__12401.1449007637.500.659.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Organization is key for bringing a game to the table more often. \u00a0Set up and clean up time can often be the reason you pick one game over another. \u00a0Fix the organizational woes of your gamer with this gift. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebrokentoken.com\/tabletop-card-holder-4-tray-standard\/\">Check this out!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Month in Review for November 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