April 2015
There is a new game for testing over on the Beta site called Polar Poultry. If you are Gold level or above be sure to pop over to the Beta site to try this fun sounding game out. http://beta.goldtoken.com/
Did you initially join GoldToken in the months of September or October? (Check your profile for your Joined: date!) If so, you can write to GoldToken Support in the month of April to receive this beautiful Profile Token: Well Spring has certainly sprung in parts of the United States and our own Mecir certainly had us all upside down with his latest April Fool's joke. March over all was a really good month, so here's hoping that April is as well. --BrnIdGirl In this month's newsletter, we have: Birthdays & Special Announcements 1st Stop Information Photozone Competition Photo Album of the Month Game Of The Month Best Recipe Contest Red Panda's Trivia Connection Up Front & Personal Testimonial Of The Month Contest of the Month Caption Contest Icon Mania! Breaking Club News Olympic News
-- Happy Birthday to dreamflight on April 1st! - -- Happy Birthday to dellajo on April 2nd! - From The Word O'Rama Club, The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Daily Laugh Club and The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to AndrewB on April 2nd! - From The Daily Laugh Club , The Word O'Rama Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club - -- Happy Birthday to phil on April 3rd! - From: { Club } - -- Happy Birthday to SnowFlake on April 5th! - From The Pork Chop Club - -- Happy Birthday to just lady on April 7th! - -- Happy Birthday to Scubasteve on April 7th! - -- Happy Birthday to Dr Gideon Fell on May 7th! From The Daily Laugh Club and The Word O'Rama Club - -- Happy Birthday to Hillbilly on April 9th! - From The Daily Laugh Club , The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Backgammon Tournament Club, { Club }, The Pork Chop Club, { Club } and The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to heyred72 on April 9th! From The Daily Laugh Club , The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Word O'Rama Club - -- Happy Birthday to Trsm149 on April 9th! - From The Deborah's Cove Family Club & The Diamonds Are Forever Club - -- Happy Birthday to Lowell on April 10th! - From The Daily Laugh Club , The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Friendship Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club, The Pork Chop Club, { Club }, The Backgammon Tournament Club and The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to Indiana Jones on April 12th! - -- Happy Birthday to Pepper on April 12th! - From: The Daily Laugh Club , The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Word O'Rama Club - -- Happy Birthday to Twisted Nerve on April 14th! - -- Happy Birthday to AJK on April 15th! - From: { Club } - -- Happy Birthday to Scoopdedew on April 15th! - From:The Scoop's Castle Club and The Pork Chop Club - -- Happy Birthday to Sir Silver of the GoldTable on April 16th! - From: The Daily Laugh Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club & The Deborah's Cove Family Club - -- Happy Birthday to GinnyB on April 16th! - From: The Diamonds Are Forever Club - -- Happy Birthday to Toybox38, my wonderful husband, on April 16th!- From your wife Trish41 and The Daily Laugh Club - -- Happy Birthday to jackgammon on April 16th! - -- Happy Birthday to MsDot on April 17th! - From: The Gammon Addicts Club and { Club } - -- Happy Birthday to ChrisM on April 18th! - -- Happy Birthday to coop on April 19th! From The Daily Laugh Club - -- Happy Birthday to runabe on April 20th! - From: The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to snoopy57 on April 20th! - -- Happy Birthday to aprildawn on April 20th! - From: The Daily Laugh Club, The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Pork Chop Club and The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to jenni on April 20th! - From: The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to Terryjam on April 20th! - From: The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to csesugar on April 21st! - From - { Club } -- Happy Birthday to Lyonsgirl on April 21st! - -- Happy Birthday to Morticia on April 21st! - -- Happy Birthday to knotbuggin on April 21st! - From heyred72 -- Happy Birthday to clare on April 22nd! - From cissy and The Word O'Rama Club - -- Happy Birthday to laura lee on April 22nd! - From { Club }, The Pork Chop Club and cissy - -- Happy Birthday to Rhfuqua on April 22nd! - -- Happy Birthday to Millie on April 23rd! - From The Word O'Rama Club - -- Happy Birthday to sparkles43 on April 24th! - From The Word O'Rama Club and The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to TerryS on April 26th! - -- Happy Birthday to rednose426 on April 26th! - -- Happy Birthday to wingfoot on April 28th! From The Daily Laugh Club ,{ Club } and The Word O'Rama Club - -- Happy Birthday to furryfeet on April 29th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to oldog on April 29th! - -- Happy Birthday to mayonnaise on April 30th! - From The Pork Chop Club - Anniversary & Other Wishes: -- Happy Wedding Anniversary to runabe and his wife on April 4th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary to Miranda and her husband on April 16th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary to tango2 & evan on April 17th! -- Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to Bluefin and his wife on April 20th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary to wldndn and her husband on April 20th! -- Happy Wedding Anniversary to Lady Sili and her husband on April 24th! -- Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to Dragon101 and jazzbeth on April 29th! * If you would like to announce any birthdays, anniversaries or other special events coming up for next month, please send GoldToken's Newshound a message before the 25th of this month, so we can give them a shout out in next month's newsletter! (Please keep all announcements upcoming and not belated. Announcements submitted after the newsletter is published, cannot be put in after the fact, we're sorry!)
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Scheherizade with (unknown photo) is March's Photozone competition winner who won the challenge with votes and will be awarded with a profile token. robin50 came in 2nd place with 12 votes for (unknown photo) sandi en margarita came 3rd place with 10 votes for (unknown photo) to all the winners and to all of the members who participated either by submitting photos or voting and commenting. We had a total of entries and votes this month.Without you all, this competition wouldn't be activeYou can view all the images submitted for the Photozone Competition by using the following link Photozone Zepher's Album The theme for April's competetion will be Flowers(unknown photo)
for your great Entries in the Precipitation Photo Album Contest this month. You're all winners in my eyes! But only one can be picked and the person who got the most votes is: Senorita ZORRO_'s Album nd Place goes to Cheetah's Album titled Cheetah's Fog and Rain Precipitation Our April Theme will be Homes Get your Photo Albums ready and enter in the contest so you can win this great Profile Token! Best of Luck, ladyvic
April's game of the month is Diagonal Duel! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The April 2015 Game of the Month Tournament! How to play Diangonal Duel, by Red Panda Category: Diagonal Duel This is a really fun game. One player plays red, one player plays blue. The object of the game is to move just one of your pieces to the opposite corner. Your pieces have numbers (1-6) ( in the large game it is 1-10) On your move, you roll a dice, and then you move that numbered piece one square forward (diagonally, vertically or horizontally). If you move on top of another piece, you capture/eat it and it is no longer in the game. You can capture your own or your opponents piece. If you roll a number, and your piece of that number is no longer on the board , you can choose either the next higher number or next lower number. As an example if you have just 3 pieces left 1 3 and 6 and you roll a 4. You get to choose to move either 6 (next highest) or 3 (next lowest) What this means is that if your 6 piece can move if you roll 4 5 6 .. ie 50% of the turns. while your 3 piece can move if your roll 2 3 4 5 (66% of the turns) and your 1 piece can move if you roll 1 or 2 ( 33 % o the turns) You need to look at these probabilities of your opponent. Generally taking your own piece is a good strategy, provided you keep at least two (if you have one, you are in danger of being captured and out of the game). By having less piece , you have more choice and probability of moving any one piece. Try to move to encourage capturing of your correct piece Capturing dangerous opponent pieces may be required to keep you in the game. Your back corner square is important for defense, as people can't move one away from winning without giving you a chance to win. To play the game is very simple. a) Select random setup unless you are an expert. Based on statistics there might be some setup that are slightly better, but random is good enough b) from the dice roll you may be give a choice of 2 pieces. I usually choose the most mobile (e.g. 3 in example above) or just the piece with the number c) you then have a maximum of 3 squares. I choose the best one based on ease of me capturing my own piece, ease of opponent capturing my piece, impact if I capture my opponents piece, and how quickly can I win. Once you have the hang of it , you can try large (dice 1-10) and also multipoint games. Have fun We hope you enjoy it! Special to Red Panda for writing this month's Game of the Month Nugget. You too, can write a knock-out Nugget and reap the rewards! If your Nugget is chosen as the winner for GoldToken's Game of the Month in GoldToken's Monthly Newsletter, you will win:
March's winner is: Brunch Overnight French Toast
Ingredients 1 C. packed brown sugar (light or dark) ½ C. butter 2 T. corn syrup 1 loaf French bread, cut in ¾ “ slices 5 eggs 1 ½ C. milk 1 tsp. vanilla Directions In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, mix and melt the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Meanwhile, spray a 9 by 13” baking pan with Pam. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the bottom of the pan. Arrange bread tightly in pan on top of syrup. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla and pour over bread, not missing any areas. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. This is excellent served with crisp bacon. GoldToken's Gilbertei will receive a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Silver and Wood members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Please send a big to Gilbertei! April's recipe contest is: "Italian Dish". The winner will be given a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Guests, Wood and Silver members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Rules:
NEW PRIZESPrizes have been updated for 2015 thanks to the efforts of Jools
NEW Rules of The Trivia Connection
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Last month's winner.The answers to the last quiz are 1. Sherlock Holmes 2. Hermione Granger 3. Boromir 4. Edward Cullen 5. Lemuel Gulliver 6. Zaphod Beeblebrox 7. James Bond 8. Jay Gatsby (James Gatz) 9. Mina Harker 10. Jack Ryan The connection from last month was that all were characters in books which got made into movies. 4 people solved all ten questions. Congratulations to sef210 who is the monthly winner. Bonus question: I have read 9 of the 10 books, which one have I not read.
{ Image: i994.photobucket.com/albums/af66/llwgirl/dogs/imagesCA718LDZ_zpsrumjyxl2.jpg } **~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~** We would like to say to oldog for letting us step into their personal life for a bit. 1. What brought you to GoldToken? I had been playing some games on Facebook since they first started, but became disheartened when they 'grew' and paying to advance in the game became an option, rather than working to so. I felt that this made it so everyone was no longer on a fair playing field, and suddenly it became more of a chore than a game, and since I really wasn't having fun, there was no sense to playing. I let my friends know I was quitting, and that's when 'restivo46' told me about Gold Token. Up until that point, I wasn't even aware that there were game sites available outside of Facebook, but since I love playing cards and old board games, I decided to give it a try, and I have never looked back, and thank my friend, Paul! How'd you choose your name for GT? That was easy! I have always been both a cat and dog lover, but my German Shepherds are the love of my life . They are so smart and devoted and sometimes I think they know what I'm going to do before I even do it! So, since I'm sort of on the old side, 'oldog' immediately came to mind. Besides, I've been calling my husband an olgoat for years, so they kind of fit together! 2. What interests you most on GT? Well, besides the large variety of games, I love all the little 'extras' that GT offers to us, I love earning the cool tokens, the profile icons, the different contests, etc. (particularly the photo contests). Most of all I'm happy to have the games that I learned to love as a kid because I am limited in what I can do because of neurological problems which has made me have to completely change my lifestyle, and it makes me slow at whatever I do. I love the environment on GT..... Favorite game here? I have a several favorites, but at the top of the chart are Square Grabble, Grabble Race, and the different Whist variations. I usually try to stick with the faster games because I get frustrated with myself on the longer games when I get behind, and I've also learned to limit how many I play because it's not fair to other players if I have so many that I get way behind. 3. What State or Country do you reside in? I live in New Hampshire, which is on the East coast of the United States.What in your State or Country do you think tourist should definitely see? NH's motto is 'Scenic NH' and we have some beautiful beaches and lakes, but I think that seeing the fall colors in the White Mountains would be number one on my list. 4. What hobbies do you have? I started showing dogs in obedience in 1975 with a Siberian Husky, but got my first German Shepherd in 1983 and fell in love with them. I put numerous AKC obedience titles on several dogs over the years, owned and bred AKC Champions, and put some Herding titles on my 13 yr. old girl, when we were both much younger, but my health issues forced me to stop showing in obedience and herding. I still show a young male that I have Conformation (which is where they earn their Championships) because I have a friend who handles them for me and I just have to sit outside the ring! Other hobbies: I'm a big researcher and advocate of rare diseases, am working on my family genealogy, love taking pictures , but mostly I play games! 5. Children? I have two boys ....and am proud to say that they both served our country in the Air Force. The older one retired a few years ago after 24 years of service and the younger one served for 8 years. Grandchildren? Yes.....my older son has a son who just turned 24 and a daughter who is 14. My younger son has 3 boys....and they range in age from 11 months to 5-1/2 yrs., so there's a bit of a span in their ages! 6. Do you work? I have been disabled since 2005.What kind of work did you do? I was a buyer for 11 yrs. for a large industrial firm prior to 1989, when I decided to go to the dogs. I apprenticed as a dog groomer and worked at a veterinary hospital before opening a shop in my home, called 'Doggie Depot'; and assisted in teaching obedience classes 3 nights a week. 7. Any pets? I have 3 German Shepherds, aged 1-1/2, 7 and 13, and sadly, my old girl's days are numbered because of severe arthritis in her spine. I also have a 9 yr. old Tonkinese cat ....a breed I've had since the early 70's, and am partial to them because they are like little dogs. They're very sociable, retrieve little toys and aren't as independent as cats are usually known to be. They originated from breeding Siamese and Burmese and are accurately described in their standard as being dog like and monkey like. 8. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50? Next month, I'll be 15 yrs. over 50!!Male or Female? I'm so glad you asked!! I am a female, but many people think I'm a male when they first 'meet' me because of my name, which could be either male or female. 9. What's the farthest you've been from home? Tijuana, Mexicovacation or for business? I went to a dog show in San Diego with a group of friends and we allowed a couple of extra days for site seeing. 10. If you could be anywhere right now where would that be? If you asked me 10 yrs. ago, I wouldn't hesitate to say 'a dog show!'. But since you said, 'right now' I would stay right where I am....in my recliner with my laptop with my kitty sleeping on me, my dogs sleeping nearby and my husband sleeping in the bedroom. 11. Favorite season? I love spring because of the beautiful flowers , the budding trees, the birds chirping and feeling the fresh air after a long winter, but I hate the bugs and the humidity that comes later in the spring (right now we still have a foot of snow on the ground!), so I would have to say fall is my favorite. I love the cool, crisp fall days, the fresh apples and the changing colors of the trees. 12, Favorite movie? I have to confess that I don't have one, because I am not a big tv or movie fan. I would guess it's been at least five years since I watched a movie from start to finish, but I am a Stephen King fan, like something suspenseful and true crime....but I usually have my nose stuck in my laptop...Actor? All around favorite: I guess I'd have to pick Clint Eastwood because he has consistently had great movies for so many years.Actress? I really don't have one.Song? I like a lot of songs, but mostly soft rock and new country. I like a lot of the oldies, Elvis, Roy Oberson, Celine Dion, Elton John, Simon and Garfunkel, John Lennon, and Willie Nelson quickly came to mind and really dislike hard rock. I like a really calm, peaceful atmosphere and often listen to 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' by Vince Gil, because it's so appropriate for the times, as it was for my class song in 1968. Oops, I almost forgot Iz KamakawiwoʻoleI's, 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', which is very close to a favorite, but I guess I should say my favorite song is 'I Want You to Love Me Like My Dog Does', by Billy Currington...lol because I do like it!! I just want to say a sincere to those of you who do so much to make Gold Token what it is because my life would be mighty boring without it and I know it really helps my neurologically challenged brain active! If there are any questions you would like to see asked in future interviews, please let us know. Laura laura lee
As of yesterday March 29th, I have been here at GoldToken 14 Years, Lorraine of the Renegades my dear friend told me about this game site, I'm so glad Lorraine told me about it I love it here Thank you Lorraine!! Millie
Best Prank Ever Have you ever pulled off a really good prank? What was it? Head over to the and let us know. If it really was the Best Prank Ever, you could win. Winner will receive "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Silver and Wood members can keep the icon for 1 year!)! We have a winner for The Club Banner Contest!to Scoopdedew, who submitted the banner for The Scoop's Castle Club! Their banner will run for a full year. Be sure to watch for it at the top of your gamesheet!
The Caption Contest winner for the March, 2015, newsletter is macBruck with: I'm bushed! macBruck! To enter April's Caption Contest, click on the link and post your best caption. photo titled April 2015 Caption Contest The winner will be chosen by our news team, given 5 Golderos and announced in next month's newsletter.
pepperbeach was the first to send in the correct names for all the icons. and so much to all of those that participated. We have five new icons for the April search. I'm sure everyone understands that The Icon fairy loves to spread joy to as many players as possible , so for that reason players are only eligible to win the Icon hunt prize once every six months. Thanks for your cooperation and . Can you find these name icons? { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon110404164037.png } { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon131022141659.png } { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon090502170040.gif } { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon110305172714.gif } { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon110508144823.gif } Be the first to post your answers to the Icon Mania or send a PM to the GoldToken's Icon Fairy I am sure you have noticed the super cute Icon that the Icon Fairy is wearing, this belongs to our "Club Icons" called Wee Bees. This collection is suitable for any club as there are several of these whimsical cuties. We have a lot of other super icons for Club Adoption. Contact the GoldToken's Icon Fairy if your club is looking for some unique and fun icons suitable for your Club. And don't forget these club icons can also be worn by your club silver members! For all you Spring Bird Watchers here is the Icon Of The Day. Come on over to the Name Icons and find that perfect icon for you.
The Sallyp and Friends Club has adopted another guest last month and would like to welcome hulljohnboy to their club. This club has adopted many new members over the years and introduced them to our wonderful GoldToken gaming site. If your club is interested in adopting, check out the requirements here [ Info ], click on Clubs and Federations. to The Sallyp and Friends Club The Premier Cribbage Club is looking for some help. The original owner has left and they are left without guidance on running a club. If you can give a hand it would be very much appreciated by those members, share the knowledge, share the fun. Contact Diddly for more information as he would welcome any help or suggestions. The Library Club, has a brand new game, a Trivia section called Quiz Show. Members guess the answers to questions related to books and authors. Each correct answer gains points and whoever has the most at the end of 6 months will receive a prize. If you love to read come and join them and test your knowledge about reading. More info, no problem, contact bookfox or any of the officers. The LOCO OCHOS MAU MAU SWITCH CLUB, The Save Our Earth Club and The ANIMAL ICON CLUB, these three clubs are playing a Whist Tournament, the winners of these games will announced in their Newsletter, now's your chance to see your name in lights, er, print! Love whist, no problem, contact ladyvic for more information. The Chess & Variants Club announces that a wikiless Club Swiss Tournament will start on April 7th, if you want to play Small Chess get there and sign up, already 20 participants so its going to be fun to the end. Contact M3 and get in on the action but hurry starts soon. { Club } owner funtobewith11 reports that they working on reworking the club. If you love dice games (don't we all) come join and help with the reconstructing this club as to what games to be played, (have you got a favorite?) If you are already a member you might stop by the home page and vote for games you would like to play. If you are not in the club yet then join and pick the games you like playing. Once the games have been picked they will be reworking the Wikis and message boards. Come join the fun. See you there, come on double sixes Carol91859 owner of the The Classic TV & Music Club reports that they are now offers ALL PLAY ALL games, where everyone plays all rounds until their game piece reaches the end of the grid. They are also offering Double and Triple elimination games, where anyone who loses a game gets a "strike" until there is a final winner. Longer play, happy players . Remember too they have that great board for Classic Trivia, FUN FUN. A NEW club to report { Club }. Contact the club owner Morse for more information and to join in Our Club Highlight This Month The Kitties Korner & Doggie Daycare Club This is a club for all those kitty and dog lovers out there. They play monthly auto tourneys, club versus club, and interclub challenges. And of course they chat and brag about their cats and dogs! Share your funny stories, pictures and love for you furry friends with other members. .
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