A to Z 2015

A to Z 2015 : REFLECTIONS

A to Z 2015 : REFLECTIONS

A to Z 2015 has come to an end. For some it was over before it even began, others (maaaaaaaybe like myself) it ended a week afterwards, when officially finishing their final post. I've found the challenge affects most people the same way, just at different times, with the exception of those planning well in advance. Then again, writing on a whim isn't as much of a struggle for some as others either.

I don't feel I have much to say that differs from my first experience with the A to Z Challenge in 2013 (and probably 2014, which may be why I just discovered I apparently skipped that year's Reflection post), although this year I did do things a little bit differently. Let's see what worked and what didn't...

A to Z 2015 : ZAR

A to Z 2015 : ZAR

Our final entry into the A to Z (albeit, technically, days late) is another Filler/Gateway game. It shares very similar elements and game mechanics of Crazy Eights and Uno. Like those, this is a card game centered around matching cards and being the first to empty your hand — with a few added twists.

Let's take a look at the slightly more aggressive "screw your neighbor" approach of...

A to Z 2015 : YINSH

A to Z 2015 : YINSH

I've only played this next entry once, the same night I played both Ubongo and Venture. After hearing how it was played, I briefly recall a friend talking about it before, so I was excited to try it. It's a great Gateway/Filler game.

And while it may be easy to play, it's hard to master...

A to Z 2015 : THE X-FILES

A to Z 2015 : THE X-FILES

This next A to Z feature is based off of one of my favorite TV shows. Though, admittedly, towards the end I kind of fell off until the last few episodes/series finale. There are 2 movies, with a third in the talks, which is making me nostalgic to watch the series completely from start to finish. For a brief time there was even a CCG card game released, which I collected (and still own), but I never played.

Are you ready find out if the Truth is really out there? Find it before your department is shut down forever by the Syndicate in...

A to Z 2015 : WITNESS

A to Z 2015 : WITNESS

This next entry focuses on a co-op deduction game that borrows from another game known as Telephone. It can potentially play in 15 Min or less, and there are very few rules whatsoever, so it definitely classifies as a Gateway/Filler game.

A strong caveat, however, is that you need exactly four players to play...