How We Actually Play
No 40-page rulebooks dropped on the table cold. No "just watch a 90-minute YouTube video." Here's the real approach.
1. We teach at the table
Jeff (or whoever is hosting) runs a short, clear teach. Core loop first. Edge cases later. You learn by playing the first round with training wheels if needed.
2. Player count & length matter
Every game listed here will eventually have honest notes: best player count, real playtime (not box time), complexity, and whether it rewards aggression, negotiation, or pure luck-punching.
3. No one gets left behind
If you're new, say so. We don't punish learning curves. If you're a rules lawyer, keep it constructive. The goal is more good games, not ego points.
This page will grow into a proper library of game overviews as we lock in the collection and the nights. For now the principle is simple: clear teaching, honest expectations, and zero shame for asking "wait, what does that do?"