Absolutely Aces 112

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Trying to play at least one game per month in 2023. Work is crushing my spirit. I'm not sure I'll come out of this one intact. It's feeling like a life change or pivot is going to result. Boardgaming in particular may pass from my life. In any case, Schlock and Kaff are at it again.

Deal:

Schlock: Roll 10, Scissors 3, Roll 8, Scissors 2, bid Break 4.

Kaff: Ace, Climb 7, Break 5, Climb 6, bid Joker.

Out of play: both Swoops.

1. Kaff kicks off with Ace.
2. Schlock blocks with Scissors 2.
3. Kaff blocks with Climb 6.
4. Schlock blocks with Roll 8.
5. Kaff blocks with Break 4, Break 5.
6. Schlock blocks with Ace.
7. Kaff blocks with Climb 7.
8. Schlock blocks with Climb 6.
9. Kaff blocks with Roll 8.
10. Schlock blocks with Scissors 2.
11. Kaff blocks with Ace.
12. Schlock blocks with Climb 7.
13. Kaff blocks with Climb 6.
14. Schlock blocks with Roll 8.
15. Kaff blocks with Scissors 2.
16. Schlock blocks with Ace.
17. Kaff blocks with Climb 7.
18. Schlock blocks with Roll 10.
19. Kaff blocks with Scissors 3.
20. Schlock blocks with Climb 6.
21. KAff blocks with Ace, going to try and force it with Climb.
22. Schlock blocks with Climb 7.
23. Kaff blocks with Roll 8, Roll 10.
24. Schlock blocks with Scissors 3.
25. Kaff blocks with Climb 6.
26. Schlock blocks with Ace.
27. Kaff blocks with Climb 7 as anticipated, taking the round.

Score:

• Schlock 0
• Kaff 7

Round 2

Schlock: Break 4, Climb 6, Roll 10, Scissors 2, bid Swoop 9.

Kaff: Ace, Roll 8, Swoop 11, Climb 7, bid Joker.

Out of play: Break 5, Scissors 3.

1. Kaff opens with Swoop 11.
2. Schlock blocks with Break 4.
3. Kaff blocks with Roll 8.
4. Schlock blocks with Scissors 2.
5. Kaff blocks with Climb 7.
6. Schlock blocks with Roll 10.
7. Kaff blocks with Ace.
8. Schlock blocks with Climb 6 taking Round 2.

Score:

• Schlock 7
• Kaff 7

Round 3

Schlock: Break 4, Climb 7, Ace, Scissors 2, bid Joker.

Kaff: Roll 8, Climb 6, Swoop 9, Swoop 11, bid Break 5.

Out of play: Roll 10, Scissors 3.

1. Schlock opens with Break 4.
2. Kaff blocks with Roll 8.
3. Schlock blocks with Scissors 2.
4. Kaff blocks with Climb 6.
5. Shclock blocks with Climb 7.
6. Kaff blocks with Swoop 9, Swoop 11.
7. Schlock blocks with Break 5.
8. Kaff blocks with Break 4.
9. Schlock blocks with Ace.
10. Kaff blocks with Climb 7.
11. Schlock blocks with Climb 6.

Score:

• Schlock 14
• Kaff 7

Round 4

Schlock: Ace, Swoop 9, Break 4, Roll 8, bid Joker.

Kaff: Scissors 3, Scissors 2, Climb 6, Climb 7, bid Break 5.

Out of play: Swoop 11, Roll 10.

1. Schlock opens with Swoop 9.
2. Kaff blocks with Climb 6, Climb 7.
3. Schlock blocks with Break 4, Break 5 taking Round 4 and the win.

Score:

• Schlock 16
• Kaff 7

AAR

I really love this game. I think there is more here than people think. Or maybe there isn't, but there is enough to really exercise a certain part of my brain which I really appreciate.

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