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A little over a month ago I mentioned board games and the article in the morning news about board games that made great gift ideas.

As a result of the article I purchased a game called PUERTO RICO, which is one of the highest rated games at boardgamegeek.com. (so popular, actually, that there's a Puerto Rico meet up group).

I've had trouble explaining the game, so I've swiped the following bit of text from the publisher's website (and the box copy, if memory serves):

Prospector, captain, mayor, trader, settler, craftsman, or builder? Which roles will you play in the new world? Will you own the most prosperous plantations? Will you build the most valuable buildings? You have but one goal: achieve the greatest prosperity and highest respect! This is shown by the player who earns the most victory points. He will win the game!

The game is more fun than I expected. It's one of those games that I immediately want to play again as soon as it's over. Eight days ago, some friends came by and we played a few games. I took a few pictures.

Unfortunately, these snapshots do little to convey the excitement of the game. Obviously, no one shouts "You sank my battleship!" or "Connect Four. I win!" But winning is part of the fun. The other part of the fun is after the game when you sit around with the other players and discuss strategy.

Man, I'm a nerd.