My April Gaming

I learned a number of games in April. That included a couple Roll and Writes and a game online via Yucatá. But looking at the month, Mysticana was my real focus.

I learned:

Dice and Divination- Palm Reading

Hyperstar Run expansions (playtest)

Wayfarer

A Year In…

Mysticana - Wild Magic

Mysticana - Harbingers 

Mysticana - Cave of Djinns

Instinkt

Mysticana - Curse of Dragons

Magic Rabbit

Mysticana - Conjuror’s Tome

I have been interested in game systems for most of my time in the gaming hobby. Icehouse Pyramids, now Looney Pyramids, were a very early fascination. Frankly, I’m surprised it took me this long to really check out Mysticana. So many games, so little time.

I already thought that Mysticana was an interesting system but my opinion is definitely even higher now. Two words that I think highlight the game family’s strengths are accessible and intuitive. Knowing how to make good decisions doesn’t always click but knowing how to play the games does. 

I am also amazed at how many of the games are either solitaire or have solitaire options. That clearly was a major goal in its development plan. Which, to be fair, works well for me.

I try and always learn at least one Roll and Write a month. And Flip and Writes count. While Palm Reading and A Year In… count, the good one for April was the Wayfarer. Simple but a lot of choices in every game.

I still have some Mysticana to try and I’ll work on doing that in May. I am not expecting a crazy month for learning new games, but I didn’t expect April would be either.