In our 6th game of 2025 it was another one of "firsts for how it ended. On a vote.
The 3 contenders left in the end were myself and my nephew with 8 and my youngest nephew with 9. BUT he had Mecatol Rex and got first pick at the cards, which meant he could claim 8 and on his turn, win the game.
Everyone wanted to go ahead and call the game but I told everyone we needed to vote first.
The first vote was a nothing burger, most people passed but in a 1-1 tie, the Speaker appointed and winner and drew the next law to vote on.
It was a victory point.
My youngest nephew had been gloating the entire time of his impending victory, so it didn't matter to him if they gave me the point because I would only be at 9 when he claimed the final point in the next round.
That's when I turned to the group and asked if anyone would give me Support to the Throne (worth 1 vp) and elect me to receive the point that was up to vote. Thereby giving me 10 before the last round even started.
It worked.
I was at 9 and got elected to receive 10 BUT my sneaky nephew had an action card which allowed him to elect himself instead. He played it and retained his victory.
I've never had that much excitement during the Political phase. Incredibly game.
Looking forward to at least 2 more while I'm on vacation.
The most I've played this game in a shingle year is 10. Pretty sure (if things go well over vacation) that I can at least tie that number by the end of the year.
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