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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated Fade Away (Myron Bolitar #3) in Books

Apr 10, 2019

Fade Away (Myron Bolitar #3)

Harlan Coben | 1996 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry

6.0

(1 Ratings)

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Myron Bolitar has a meeting with the President of the Dragons. What he isn't expecting, is to be offered a position on the team. He won't get much playing time, but the underlying issue is that they need him to find another player, Greg Downing. Myron and Greg have known each other for many years, Myron even dated Greg's wife way back when. But Greg is known to disappear, so why is everyone so intent on having Myron locate him now? The reason is one you won't believe.

I have grown to love the characters in the Myron Bolitar series. The adventures they find themselves in are really not something you would expect from a sports agent and a rich guy.

When Greg Downing goes missing at first it's no big deal since this is something he does frequently. But the Dragons are about to go to the playoffs and Greg would never disappear at a time like this. Myron and Win go and take a look at Greg's place, but what they find is very unusual. When the place go back to investigate, the evidence is no longer there. What was Greg involved in? Who knows where Greg is? Why did Greg pick this time to disappear?

Finding out who is behind Greg's disappearance can end up a life or death situation for Myron. Will he find Greg and will he continue with his position on the Dragons?

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Rhubarbio (27 KP) rated Escape From Sunset Island in Tabletop Games

May 26, 2019

Escape From Sunset Island

2013 | Zombie / Survivalist

7.0

(1 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

Co-operative survival game (3 more)

Hidden traitor mechanic, which plays well against the impetus to work together

Challenging gameplay

Players who are turned into zones can continue to play as zombies, rather than being eliminated

Artwork is basic (1 more)

Longevity of gameplay will depend heavily on your group

A decent enough zombie game

I have very fond memories playing this game, based primarily on the enthusiasm of my gaming group to play this 2/3 times a night, approximately twice a week, for a year! This game places a group of people on an island, with zombies that are about to awaken and chase you down to turn you. Each player has a special action and may pick up a weapon along their travels across the island, whilst on search of fuel and water, both of which are needed to leave the island. The catch? Carrying these items slows you down, so you have to work together to get to one of two points on the island to get away and win...but if the zombies turn players, there are more after the survivors, and there is also the potential for a traitor in your midst, so who can you trust? This is a difficult game to win, but is the more enjoyable for it. That said, it includes basic mechanics and therefore the strength of the game will depend heavily on the enthusiasm of your gaming group.

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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Colt Express in Tabletop Games

May 31, 2018

Colt Express

2014 | American West, Fighting, Transportation

7.7

(9 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

The planning and execution don't always line up. (3 more)

Options are good without being overly abundant

can always waste a turn to get more options

Getting shot only means to have a chance at less options

can be slightly frustrating when plans go awry. (1 more)

sometimes hard to move the pieces on the cardboard train.

Really a fun light-hearted game of train robbing

the consequences are light in this game of take that and a race to steal the most valuables from the train. There isn't even the conscience of worry about who you are robbing, they've take that out of the equation. they are just tokens laying on the ground, and you have to go and pick them up. But people can punch and shoot you or send the Marshall after you which will foil your plans and move you against your will. Also each character has a special power, so each game is slightly different when you play the different robbers. Also the changing of the order and the different round options with tunnels and other consequences make it more interesting. Great with kids due to the theme. just enough light strategy though to engage their brains. And it's even good with adults having adult beverages. Overall I'm glad I have it in my collection and it's one of the few 6 player games that works for everyone. (There is also a great app for it as well if you want to try before you buy.)