Getting crushed by Franco in the Spanish mountains during my first game of Resist! and reflecting on how designer David Thompson conquered my table this summer.

Sykes-Picot: The Secret Treaty to Partition the Ottoman Empire hits the table for the first time. Also: Deeper explorations of Squad Leader, Star Wars: Outer Rim and the Dwelling solo RPG.

Local mom-and-son duo teach me to play Farkle and overcome my revulsion to Scotch.