Standouts:

Shark

Thebes

Gheos

Midgard

Vikings

Not too shabby: 

Buy Low, Sell High

Oregon

It’s Alive!

Blech:

Venus Needs Men!

El Capitain

Castle Merchants

Shortly after I arrived home, I ordered Shark (played) and Portobello Market (sight unseen). Once they arrive and I get a few more plays under my belt, I’ll do a review of Shark. A short review would be: very interesting with some potential for nasty play.

I can’t wait for next year.

I’ve heard plenty of good things about this one; it’s a definite must-play.

It used to be a train game? I’m in.

 On it’s way, but likely won’t arrive before BGG.con. Does anyone there want to teach me? I hear it’s deliciously nasty. Awesome.

 As mentioned in a previous post… I want to play this as it’s light (in more ways than one) and quick. Good opener/closer.

 One I’ve had my eye (just the one, mind you) on for a while. If there’s a used copy for sale, I’d definitely be interested in picking it up. It sounds right up my alley; light auctions with lots of nastiness. Makes me think of Santiago.

 This one is also on my to-play list. I like pickup and deliver. Plus, it comes with rocks. Sweeeeet.

 This is the old cover, but I’ll be looking for any version I can try. I love games that include dice where their use is not a completely random element.

 See comment on Mesopotamia, but remove the rocks.

 I already own it, plus it’s Stefan Dorra. Nuff said.

Thanks to BoardGameNews for the review.