Atlanta Game Fest

What game takes the most turns to complete? They run stats so I know Russian Railroads players can take between 35-65 turns (you can get extra workers each round). I would also put Keyflower up there, as it has a ton of micro-turns (you can bid or move pawns that are outbid or play on the available tiles and your and your opponents' ties). What game would you put in this category?

The October Game Fest is officially cancelled. The next one scheduled is February 11-14, 2021. My guess at this point is that is also unlikely, but that isn't a decision that has to be made until after the new year. I'm far more hopeful about the June 2021 event. We have contracts signed with the hotel through October 2021, so as soon as it is safe again we can proceed.

Top 5 games I wish I could play online but can't (that I know of): Caverna Power Grid Century Spice Road... Orleans Quacks of Quedlinburg What are yours?

I just saw my stats at BGA and I've played over 1,500 games there. I've played there off and on for years but obviously have been playing a lot more lately. I've rekindled my appreciation for several chestnuts, Can't Stop, Stone Age, Carcassonne (pure, no expansions, I'm THAT old school) Tzolkin. I'm still trying to get decent at Russian Railroads and Roll Through the Galaxy. I also enjoy some fillers there. I play a lot of Yams, a Yatzee variant. I also have come to enjoy Coloretto again. I also enjoy Color Pop and For Sale. 7 Wonders I play because it is easy to get up a game but I don't seem to improve very much. I also discovered that a couple of games I remember not liking in person I still dislike online. What are you enjoying these days?

I'm setting up games at Yucata for the following, Chakra, Fearsome Floors, Just 4 Fun Colours, Hacienda, Glen More, Macao and Transatlantic. Look for them under public invitations. Hope you can join me :-).

I don't have many games that I rate "10 out of 1-10s" but here are three (out of maybe 8-10 total) Carcassonne (yeah, I'm old school) Power Grid Orleans... What are some of yours?

I am starting several games at yucata.de. Open invitations but I wanted to give you first crack at joining me. Attika, Egizia, Firenze, Just 4 Fun, La Granja, Nauticus, Rajas of the Ganges, Snowdonia, Russian Railroads (America map, extra Engineers) and Yspahan. It is always more fun playing with friends.

Here's a comprehensive list of games that can be played online.

The October Game Fest is cancelled. We will play February by ear. I know we all want to get back to the gaming fun and just to get to see each other again. I am certain that day will come but I'm not willing to rush it. I care deeply about games but I care even more deeply for our wonderful community so we will just have to see. Stay safe! If you've bought a membership for June or October we can refund it or roll it over but thee are just a handful at this point so either is fine.

Here is Angel Colquitt's piece about boardgaming. She asked me to thank everyone for your help.

This goes without saying but for the record openness and inclusivity have always been core principles behind Game Fest.

I just got a message from a journalist who is working on a piece about what families can do while socially distancing. She wants to speak to someone about what the best games might be for families who aren't very involved in board games. I could suggest something (Secret Hitler ;-) ) but thought I would throw it out to our gaming families. What are your game suggestions and can she contact you about this?

In an alternate dimension AGF started today. I promise as soon as it is safe we will meet again.