I got to play some Zombinion (a Dominion re-theme) with AJ this last weekend. This is pretty rare for me. Usually, AJ and I don’t enjoy each other’s company much during a board/card game. He’s a little too excited for me, and I’m sure I’m a little too “Father-knows-best” for him.  By the end of the game, though, I think we both had fun and enjoyed each-other’s company.

AJ shuffles (again!). This is a Dominion re-theme, after all.

I really enjoy how easy this game is to teach, and how easily new players pick up the ins and outs of the game.  He was quickly Higher Ground-ing me [Milita] with an evil grin while carefully counting and considering how many Survivors [Gardens] I’d picked compared to how many were left.  I didn’t give the game my full attention, but I was playing, and AJ managed to tie me!  Good for him!  Good for us for getting along so well!  Finally, good for Mr. Donald X. Vaccarino for creating one of the greatest games of all time!

Will he win?

If I rememember correctly (which is doubtfull), we were playing a set that included all of the following:

• Ammo Box [Workshop]
• Courage [Laboratory]
• Higher Ground [Militia]
• Hollow Points [Moneylender]
• Maverick [Village]
• Recon [Spy]
• Reload [Mine]
• Stick Together [Festival]
• Survivors [Gardens]
• Tactics [Throne Room]

I worked on a Survivors [Gardens] strategy, while AJ exploited Maverick [Village], Stick Together [Festival], and Tactics [Throne Room].  I really enjoyed the game, not the least of which because AJ was truly enjoyable to play a game with that day.  I hope we have many more.