Last Saturday was the first time after covid that I finally meetup with my board game friends once again. Before the pandemic happened, I used to frequent a game or two with a bunch of friends at cafes and hideouts on weekends just to chill and have fun. The lockdown restrictions have finally lifted a little as 90% of Malaysians in my state have been fully vaccinated. We also see a decline in deaths and reports of covid cases already. I am glad that everything is going back to normal because I will surely miss the good food such as the one up top. Steamed chicken rice, cabbage with oyster sauce, caramelized pork and roasted pork is one of the staple of every Malaysian.
It was a good meal and we headed right next to our following destination, a cafe owned by a mutual friend to open up the new betrayal board game. This boardgame is from the previous betrayal on the house on the hill game but this time it is different. You don't get randomize haunts but instead, you and your friends get to follow a series of chapters like a campaign mode. The haunt starts when certain criterias are fulfilled and one of your friends will be elected the traitor according to the game rules.
There are 13 chapters altogether, all different scenarios and stories. When you finish a chapter, the game shifts and several new cards or features unlocks depending whether you win or lose the current chapter. This was a very interesting game and I played 2 chapters in total which took about 5 hours of pure awesomeness and laughters.
You also get to name your family name and I chose the name Saylor as a homage to the great Michael Saylor for leading the crypto charge! I chose the little kid holding the torch as my character. I personally prefer this new version of the game and I'm looking forward to play more boardgame over the weekends.
Hope you guys are staying safe too!
