Jerry returns with stories of a surprise Azul date night, a rediscovered $100 Vegas mini-game, and fresh takes on gateway games that can coax non-gamers into regular play. We swap strategies for The Quest for El Dorado, pitch Redwood for photographers, and plot the path to Arnak.

• Azul wins as a fast, colorful date night gateway
• Travel-sized components and the power of quick replays
• Ruins and trick-taking nostalgia with upgrades
• The $100 World Series mini-game and what to do with it
• Pax Unplugged plans and birthday bankroll jokes
• Redwood as a photography-themed next step
• El Dorado hot takes on tempo, terrain, and interaction
• How to ladder from Azul to light deck-builders to Arnak
• Magical Athlete’s chaos as a mood reset
• New neighbor game night and keeping momentum

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