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Powerboats (2008) Board Game

Game Components of Powerboats

• Modular game board
• Boat models
• Player tokens
• Power cards
• Event cards

How To Setup Powerboats

• Place the modular game board in the center of the table.
• Each player selects a boat model and places their token on the starting space.
• Shuffle the power cards and event cards, placing them face down.
• Roll the dice to determine the starting player.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

Players take turns rolling dice and moving their boats around the course, using power cards and event cards to gain advantages or hinder opponents. The objective is to be the first player to cross the finish line.

Player Experience

• Exciting and fast-paced gameplay
• Strategic decision-making
• Replayability with modular board
• Luck factor from dice rolling
• Limited depth in gameplay mechanics

Personal Thoughts on Powerboats

Powerboats is a fun and engaging racing game that offers a unique mix of strategy and luck. The modular board adds variety to each playthrough, keeping the game fresh and exciting. However, the reliance on dice rolling may turn off some players looking for more strategic depth. Overall, Powerboats is worth a try for fans of nautical racing games, but may not be suitable for those seeking a more complex gaming experience.

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Powerboats is a nautical game for 2 to 6 players. Powerboats is designed by Corné van Moorsel, and published by Cwali. Board game mechanics: Dice Rolling Modular Board Race

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McDavid, who was held without a point in Game 7 on Monday night, led all scorers with 42 points, five shy of the record of 47 set by Wayne Gretzky in 1985.

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McDavid is just the second skater after the Flyers’ Reggie Leach in 1976 to win the Conn Smythe on a team that lost in the final. Goaltenders Jean-Sebastien Giguere of Anaheim in 2003, Ron Hextall of Philadelphia in 1987, Glenn Hall of St. Louis in 1968 and Roger Crozier with Detroit in 1966 were also playoff MVPs after backstopping teams that fell just short of hoisting the Cup.

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Which captain will be handed  the Stanley Cup  after Game 7 remains an open question.

It appears far more certain who will get the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP no matter if the Edmonton Oilers or Florida Panthers win the title Monday night.

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McDavid has already set a playoff record with 34 assists this postseason and his 42 points rank fourth best, trailing only two playoff runs by Wayne Gretzky (47 points in 1986 and 43 in 1988) and one by Mario Lemieux (44 in 1991).

McDavid became the first player ever to post back-to-back games of at least four points in the Stanley Cup Final to help Edmonton rally from 3-0 down to win Games 4 and 5.

Winning the Conn Smythe without winning the Cup, if it comes to that, is not unprecedented. Five players on losing teams have won the trophy since it was first awarded in 1965: Jean-Sebastien Giguere (2003 Mighty Ducks), Ron Hextall (1987 Flyers), Reggie Leach (1976 Flyers), Glenn Hall (1968 Blues) and Roger Crozier (1966 Red Wings).

The postseason MVP going to a non-champion is much more common on hockey, which hands the Conn Smythe to the MVP of the entire playoffs instead of just the final round as is done in the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball.

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The Red Wings got into the playoffs in 1966 as the fourth seed in a six-team league but upset top-seeded Chicago in the first round thanks to Crozier allowing only six goals in the four wins.

Detroit then led Montreal two games to one in the Cup final before Crozier left Game 4 early with an injury. The Red Wings lost that game to tie the series. Crozier returned for the final two games but wasn’t sharp. The Canadiens won in six, but Crozier still got the MVP.

The 1968 playoffs were the first since the NHL expanded from six teams to 12. Hall dominated the expansion half of the bracket by leading the Blues to seven-game wins over Philadelphia and Minnesota, stopping 70 of 72 shots in those two clinchers.

Hall kept St. Louis close to the established Canadiens in the Cup final that featured four one-goal games and two that went to overtime. Hall stopped 140 of 151 shots in the four-game sweep by Montreal.

The Philadelphia forward is the only skater to win the award thanks to a remarkable scoring run throughout the postseason with a record 19 goals and five assists in 16 games.

He scored five goals in the semifinal clincher against Boston. He then scored four goals in four games of the Cup final against Montreal but the Canadiens still swept the series.

Jari Kurri tied his mark with 19 goals in 1985 but no one has surpassed it.

The Flyers rookie went 15-11 with a .908 save percentage that postseason and nearly led Philadelphia over Gretzky and the high-powered Oilers in the Cup final.

He stopped 61 of 66 shots against one of the most dynamic teams in NHL history to get wins in Games 5 and 6. He stopped 40 more shots in game 7 but the Flyers ended up on the short end of a 3-1 score.

The Ducks entered the playoffs that season as the seventh seed in the West but made it all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final thanks in large part to their goalie.

Giguere set the tone by stopping 63 of 64 shots in a triple-overtime win over Detroit to open the postseason. He then shut out Dallas once in the second round and had shutouts in the first three games of the conference final against Minnesota.

He added a fifth shutout against New Jersey in Game 4 of the final to improve to 7-0 in overtime that postseason. But he lost 3-0 in Game 7 and got the trophy in an awkward on-ice ceremony in New Jersey in front of the celebrating Devils fans.

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The Dallas linebacker nearly did it all in the team’s first Super Bowl appearance, intercepting two passes and forcing a fumble against the Baltimore Colts.

Howley ended up on the short end of the score when Jim O’Brien kicked a 32-yard field goal with 5 seconds left to give the Colts a 16-13 win in the title game following the 1970 season.

Jerry West, 1969 Lakers

The NBA first handed out a Finals MVP in 1969 and the brilliant West was a worthy winner in a losing cause. He scored 53 points in a Game 1 win against Boston and barely slowed down after that.

West averaged 37.9 points per game in the series — fifth most ever in a Finals — and topped 40 points four times in all in the seven games. He scored 42 points in Game 7 but came up on the losing end in a 108-106 game, marking the sixth time his Lakers lost to the Celtics in the Finals.

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The Yankees dominated the Pirates on the scoreboard, outscoring Pittsburgh 55-27 over seven games but ended up on the losing end when Bill Mazeroski hit a series-ending homer off Ralph Terry in a 10-9 win to clinch it.

But it was New York’s second baseman who ended up with the MVP after batting .367 with one homer, five extra-base hits and a record 12 RBIs in the seven games.

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The latter option seems the wiser path.

In recent years, the Royals have found themselves in dire straits by midseason. In 2023, they were a dismal 23-58 at the halfway point and didn’t fare much better in the second half. The previous years were similarly bleak: 30-51 in 2022, 34-47 in 2021, and the list goes on. This year, however, the Royals are above .500 at the midpoint, a milestone worth celebrating. But let's not get carried away just yet.

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The Royals’ chance of winning the World Series stands at a mere 0.9%. Yes, you read that right—0.9%. With such slim odds, making drastic moves at the trade deadline seems like a gamble not worth taking. The objective of every MLB season is to win the World Series, and risking the future for a slim shot this year doesn't align with that goal. Currently, Kansas City sits nine games back of the division-leading Guardians (50-26), languishing in third place. Additionally, they find themselves on the outside looking in for the Wild Card, trailing behind the Orioles (49-29), Twins (43-35), and Red Sox (43-36).

Kansas City has some glaring weaknesses. Their bullpen needs a boost (5.31 ERA over the past 14 days) and their outfield lacks true continuity. These areas need addressing, but not at the cost of depleting the farm system. The Royals should look for value-added trades, similar to how they acquired players like Velazquez, McArthur, and Schreiber. Despite struggling lately, both Velazquez and McArthur have been significant contributors at the major league level, and when on, are great additions—without significant cost. While aiming for more impactful acquisitions this time, these are the type of calculated moves that should be pursued.

Picollo has expressed a desire to be aggressive at the deadline but also recognizes the importance of long-term goals.

"I like to think that we’re just getting into a window where we’re going to have a nice handful of seasons,” Picollo said in an interview with MLB Network on Sunday. “So how far do we want to push this thing is something that we have to answer as a front office. But I will say that I feel an obligation personally to the guys that committed to this team and chose Kansas City... So we will be aggressive, and we’ll look at anything and everything.”

For proponents of the "all-in, win-now" mentality, it may be challenging to accept, but this balanced approach is crucial for the Royals to enhance their roster while safeguarding their future assets.

Kansas City has the option to hold steady at the trade deadline—no major buying or selling. They can stick with their current roster and aim for a wild card spot without depleting their farm system. A conservative approach as moderate buyers, willing to take on salary, could be the key.

Holding relatively steady at the trade deadline could also send a positive message to players like Bobby Witt Jr. and future free agents. Dismantling a team that is in contention for a postseason berth could hurt team morale and future recruitment. By maintaining their current roster and making strategic, smaller moves, the Royals can show their commitment to building a competitive team over the long term.

There’s also the political angle to consider. With a new stadium deal on the horizon, ownership is likely considering how a playoff team could energize the local fan base and support initiatives like a sales tax for the new stadium. While this might tempt the Royals to make bold moves, they must balance this with the need to maintain a sustainable and competitive team for the future.

Their significant progress this season is a foundation to build upon, not a reason to make drastic, short-sighted decisions. By focusing on marginal improvements and preserving their farm system, the Royals can continue their upward trajectory and position themselves for sustained success. The goal should be to keep and continue building a reliable supporting cast around key players like Witt Jr. and to rebuild the farm system, starting with the No. 6 pick in July's 2024 MLB Draft, ensuring that the team remains competitive for years to come.

So Royals fans, enjoy the ride this season. Who knows where it could take you? For now, celebrate the progress and look forward to a bright future. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a championship baseball team.

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MATHEY GIBSON

Minecraft for PlayStation®5

Test the preview version today!

We have some exciting news for our PlayStation®5 community! Today we’re launching the first preview of a native version of Minecraft for the Sony PlayStation®5 – and we need your help to test it! 

If you own the PS4® version of Minecraft for your PS5®, you’ll be able to access and test this early version by navigating to “Settings” and then “Preview” within the game*. This preview includes the new Tricky Trials Update, so you can venture into the trial chambers, meet a breeze, craft a mace, and more – all while trying out a version of Minecraft that’s designed for your console! As this is a preview version, we’ll need your help in hunting bugs (and we’re not talking about the silverfish spawning from trial spawners), as well as gathering any feedback. You can find out more about how to submit this below! 

*PS5 Preview will start to roll out at 9:30am Pacific Time / 18:30pm CET. Please note that it may take a few hours for you to see it enabled on your device. 

Why are you making a version of Minecraft for the PlayStation®5? 

We believe that Minecraft is better when more friends can play together, however they want, on whichever device they like. We even welcome players who like to dig straight down into the nearest lava block!  

Currently, however, the only way to play Minecraft on a PlayStation®5 is by purchasing the PlayStation®4 version of the game. By developing a native version of Minecraft for PS5® we’ll be able to make the game run more effectively on the PS5®’s hardware. So you can lose your inventory in lava in the smoothest possible way! 

What is a preview version? 

A preview version is a testing version of Minecraft, which is why your feedback is so valuable to us. We’ll use your feedback and any reported bugs, to ensure we can deliver the smoothest gameplay experience possible to our PlayStation®5 players when the full version of the native game is ready to launch.  

Preview builds will likely be unstable and are not representative of the final version quality. Please back up your Minecraft worlds before joining a preview version of Minecraft.  

Can I play multiplayer in this preview version? 

As this is a preview version of the game, multiplayer is only possible between other players on Sony PlayStation consoles. This includes the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. 

The exception to this is playing this preview on Realms, which allows you to cross-play with players on other devices. You can read more on this below.

Can I play this preview version on my PlayStation®4? 

No, to play this preview version you need to own and play a copy of Minecraft for PS4® on your PlayStation®5.  

Can I play on Realms in this preview version? 

Realms are available in this PS5® preview , so if you have an active Realms subscription you will be able to create a preview realm. A preview realm is separate from your regular realm – this is to stop any issues from affecting your regular realms, as preview versions of Minecraft can be unstable (and we’re not just talking about the exploding creepers). 

If you play this preview on Realms, you will be able to cross-play with players on other devices.

Can I access the store in this preview version? 

This preview version will not have access to the Minecraft Store. 

Where can I send bugs or feedback? 

We have a dedicated feedback link to collect your thoughts on this Minecraft PS5® preview, and you can also send us feedback via Discord . Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, as it’ll help us shape the full, native version of Minecraft for the PS5® and get it ready for launch. You can also submit your bugs via this link ! 

So why not test out the trial chambers and the new preview today – from the comfort of your PS5®! 

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