I have this as a "must buy" too, but honestly, after hearing an interview with Mike Selinker my interest started dropping. The games sounded way too goofy.

Is that what disappointed you?

So far only one of the games strikes me as "goofy" and what else can one expect from a James Ernest game? No, my disappointment stems from the fact that games included in Stonehenge are somewhat bland. Maybe that's an unavoidable side-effect of the games design and concept. I haven't played all of the games included in Stonehenge yet but so far, none of the games I have played has "wowed" me to any degree. The games are all fine, just nothing "special" so far.

Still, with an expansion on the way and independent development occurring, the Stonehenge idea still holds promise and I'll continue to follow its progress.

This is certainly intriguing. I've had it on my radar for a while but need to suss it out now that it's been released.

This one is on my list, too...

second that
on my private geeklist for Essen 2007

Yep... must buy.

I am interested too, but don't see any release date indications

Kim,
Isn't this just like War at Sea?

Charles

I need to look at this more. I had a hard time figuring out how the game would FEEL just by reading the rules. Lots of "goober" though.

Played this yesterday at Origins. Had a great time in the demo game with my son--so much fun we had to bring it home. Played it this morning and it was even better. My major realization upon playing it, as opposed to reading about it on the website, was that the units don't represent a single plane, but a squadron or larger group of planes. As such, you are never "shot down" but only lose victory points in conflict with other planes--representing losing planes from your squadron.

The game only takes a half hour to forty-five minutes to play. It is full of difficult and interesting choices. As the German player, managing fuel consumption is crucial. The British player has to use guile and deception to lure the German fighters out of position. The rules are really quite simple, but effectively deal with a lot of issues--fuel, weather, A-A, altitude. The physical production was outstanding--lots of beautiful bits and outstanding art. I discovered when I got it home that the back of the game board was covered with a gorgeous poster crammed with historical background! I don't know any other game with that kind of extra value on the back of the board.

This and the upcoming 1960 (according to Zev Shlasinger, coming at the end of August or early september), have catapulted Z-man to the top rank of publishers in my book. Feudo was also on display at their booth and looked gorgeous. I wish I'd had some more money--I would have taken Feudo and Triumvirate home, too. Zev did a fantastic job teaching Duel in the Dark and couldn't have been nicer to my son and I. Thanks, Zev!

This one caught my attention about 2 minutes into Origins on Thursday. I never had a chance to play it, but I must have watched about 5 demos of it...it's still very high on my list.

Very cool game! Simple rules and easy to learn but after only two missions, I can see the potential for a lot of variety while each player attempts to out think, outwit and out maneuver the other.

Played this for the first time last weekend at September's GASP Games Day. Great game. It really does set up and play quickly. The preprogrammed bombing run is a very cool element. The British must follow their planned route no matter what the Germans do. Brilliant.

Now to get my own copy.

I picked this up at Origins. A fun game very professionally presented.

Hmm, somehow I missed this completely at Origins. Do tell a little more, Phil!

The first thing you'll notice is that the rules are a part of the box. The front opens like a book and then a second "page" opens to reveal the cards (also packed nicely beneath folding pieces).

The actual game play is fast and easy. Each player gets a "power core" that forms the center of your machine. This is your mainline; play cards to the left and right from this point. Each card must be attached to a power source and more are mixed in the deck. Cards may also be played above and below cards on the main line -- these are plugs.

Then divide the cards evenly between each player -- this gives each player a "parts pile." Each player the draws 7 cards from his parts pile and the game starts.

The goal is to be the last player with cards in your parts pile. Once your parts pile runs out you are out of the game.

You build your machine by adding cards. The first card each turn is free but other cards have a cost; you must "scrap" a card from your hand for each one played after the first. Discarded cards -- the "scrap pile" -- can be raided by some of the machine components.

Once you've played cards you turn your machine on, following the steps on the cards. You work top to bottom, left to right through your machine. So the uppermost plug on your leftmost card would activate first, then down to the mainline card, then down to the bottommost plug. Then move to the right and repeat the sequence.

The placement of the cards in your machine is very important; the various combos you can discover are fun. (Such as cards that remove cards from an opponents hand and then a second card that, if your opponent has fewer cards than you, allows you to do something else to him). Placement is vital to winning.

Overall an excellent game. I look forward to whatever new game Privateer Press designs next.

I'll be on the look out for this one...

Anybody else think of the PC game "The Incredible Machine" when they saw this one?

If I find it at any local shops, I'll be sure to let you know if there's an extra, Kim! (Same with Wave 7, if you'd like...)

I would be more interested in 1860 the making of the president.
Charles

Here. Here.