Brendan looks back at 2012 and examines the games he’s played that were published in that year. Join us, won’t you?Top 5 Games from 2012* 5. Legacy: Gears of Time * 4. Las Vegas * 3. The Resistance: Avalon * 2. Escape! Curse of the Temple * 1. Lords of Waterdeep * Disqualified from consideration: Android: Netrunner; Terra Mystica; Merchant of Venus * Honorable mentions: City of Horror, Coup, Qwixx

Other superlatives from 2012* Most plays: Love Letter * Love/Hate award: T’zolkin: the Mayan Calendar * Want to Love but can’t: Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island * Cutest Game: Mice and Mystics * Potential for Growth: Seasons * Like in the Abstract: Ginkgopolis * Best Deduction Game: P.I. * Area Control Extravaganza: Rex: Final Days of an Empire
Best Duel: Targi

What games from 2012 do you love? Head over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your thoughts!