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Author: Galatolol

Since 2017 I'm primarily interested in strange, niche games and 18xx quickly became my obsession.

New episodes of The Train Rush and 18xx with Ambie

Posted by Galatolol on 29/09/201801/02/2019 in Podcasts and videos / Podcasty i filmy

In the newest episode of a train games–oriented podcast, The Train Rush, the hosts talk about teaching 18xx games to the beginners.     On The Dice Tower channel, Ambie has released the second episode of her 18xx series. She…

Belgian 18xx Convention – winter edition

Posted by Galatolol on 08/09/201801/02/2019 in Conventions & Fairs / Konwenty i targi

The second edition of Belgian 18xx Convention will be held from Friday 30 November till Sunday 2 December in Mechelen, Belgium.   More information at the dedicated website: http://18xxbelgium.com/index.php/events/18xx-convention/   Summary of the first edition can be found here: https://spellenclubmechelen.com/2018/08/22/18-08-18-a-wonderful-18xx-convention/…

1822 Medium Regional, 1848: Australia and 1836jr

Posted by Galatolol on 29/08/201801/02/2019 in First impressions / Pierwsze wrażenia, Reports and reviews / Relacje i recenzje

Last weekend I went to Olkusz for another portion of 18xx gaming, this time in 3-player group. We ended up playing for almost 15 hours (including dead time).   We started with 1822. I had found the official scenarios, so…

Summary of the First Belgian 18xx Convention

Posted by Galatolol on 22/08/201801/02/2019 in Conventions & Fairs / Konwenty i targi

The organisers posted a short report about the First Belgian 18xx Convention that took place last weekend. 17 people showed up which is a success. The menu consisted of several established games (1830, 1846, 1856) and a prototype of 18Lilliput….

The First Belgian 18XX Convention

Posted by Galatolol on 13/08/201801/02/2019 in Conventions & Fairs / Konwenty i targi

This weekend (18 August), the first Belgian 18xx convention will take place. And the organisers already talk about the second edition, in winter – hopefully the date will suit me better! All information can be found on the official webpage.

The Train Rush – a new podcast about train games

Posted by Galatolol on 13/08/201801/02/2019 in Podcasts and videos / Podcasty i filmy

A new podcast about train games has been born, hosted by two UK gamers, Craig Taylor from BoardCurious, and Dave Moss. For now they have talked about 1822 and 1857. The topic of the next episode can be chosen by…

1830 and 1822

Posted by Galatolol on 03/08/201801/02/2019 in Reports and reviews / Relacje i recenzje

Recently I went to Olkusz for a whole day of 18xx gaming. We were 4, so we decided not to play 18Ireland, as it apparently shines with 5 or 6 players (at least the owner said so). We chose 1830…

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