First up was 'Crusader Rex' one of the block games from Columbia Games.
This is a rather nice game and fun to play despite our struggling with a couple of rules whilst learning system (maybe not the most well explained on occasions).
Initially it feels like a medieval Operation Barbarossa with Saracens seeming to be rather potent (faster and able to concentrate better with more A class units) but needing to try to win (take all 7 VP cities) before Crusaders grow in power (albeit slowly).
We did not finish game but Crusaders (moi) had taken substantial losses (several of which are permanent for Crusaders) with only French arriving on a fresh Crusade to bolster their cause.
After that it was a quick session of an American Football game '1st and Goal' which is a dice and card based quick playing little game.
Plenty of 'NFL' style action with deep bombs, turnovers (I won several of these) broken plays (I suffered several of these) long runs, short grinding runs, deep passes, blitzes and all the variety inherent in this sport.
Players pick from a offence or defence deck and an 8 card hand and secretly choose plays which are cross referenced on each card to generate a roll of several dice to generate yards gained or lost and a play dice than can see plays ruined or large gains (via additional rolls).
Referee and penalty dice can sometimes produce penalty yards gained/lost.
No player or team stats (at least not in basic set) to worry about its all pure game play and very fun it is too.
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