Creative title with subtle in-joke

I’ve played ninety of BGG’s top 200 games. I considered making a New Year’s resolution to get the played number up to 105 or 110 by the end of 2007, but then realized how difficult that would be. Obviously, I’d be aiming at a moving target. Dozens of new games are released every year and several end up highly ranked (at least initially). Even without an influx of new games, the rankings still shift. Also, about twenty-five of the remaining 110 are abstracts and hardcore wargames. It’s unlikely that I’ll ever play those. Several of the top games are hard to find (Hannibal: Rome vs Carthage, Republic of Rome) or take all weekend to play (Civilization, 7 Ages). It was a nice idea, but there’s just too many factors working against me. On the up side, a resolution that hasn’t been made is one that can’t be broken.

But if I had gone through with the plan, here’s the games I’d be looking to play:

Leonardo da Vinci – This was seeing a lot of play locally, but then it suddenly stopped.

Through the Desert – I know, I know. I can’t believe I haven’t played it, either.

Thurn and Taxis – Any SdJ winner is worth a try.

Imperial – Antike was not a hit locally, although I liked it. We’ll see if Mac Gerdts’ rondel gets a warmer welcome this time.

Stephenson’s Rocket – Knizia + Trains = High Potential (and I happen to know a member of the group is getting a copy soon)


Easy trivia question number 19: Who’s the actor in the picture above?