January 2016
GoldToken's Monthly News | (unknown photo)
- Happy New Year!
The GoldToken staff wishes you a happy and healthy 2016!

- Profile Photos Available for Wood Members and Up!
Profile photos, previously only available for Platinum members, are now available for Wood, Silver and Gold members as well! To upload a photo, go to your Profile and click the "upload a new photo" link. The image you upload will replace the large horse head icon. You might also consider choosing one of our Profile Pictures.

- Another New Game!
We're pleased to announce our newest game - Konane! Konane is a game for 2 players originating from Hawaii, and we hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do.

- Guess the Date
We have a winner for the Guess the Date contest! Game #10050000 started on January 3rd at 04:23, and AndrewB guess was the closest, just 8 minutes off!


- Looking for Your Ideas!
If you are a Platinum member, please pop in to voice your thoughts on the Platinum Members.
Have a wonderful month and play like you mean it!
--Badger









In this month's newsletter, we have:













![]() | Birthdays & Special Announcements | ![]() |
Birthday Wishes:
-- Happy Birthday to MrLarry47 on January 1st! -

-- Happy Birthday to SIRI on January 2nd! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club and { Club } -

-- Happy Birthday to Big Giant Head on January 3rd! - From The Scoop's Castle Club , The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club and The Friendship Club -

-- Happy Birthday to skzoey on January 3rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club -

-- Happy Birthday to GUINESS14 on January 4th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Pork Chop Club -

-- Happy Birthday to BrnIdGirl on January 5th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Innocent Instigators Club -

-- Happy Birthday to China_Blue on January 5th! -

-- Happy Birthday to Toodles on January 6th! - From The Pork Chop Club, The Friendship Club , The Scoop's Castle Club -

-- Happy Birthday to Callie on January 8th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The He's Alive Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -

-- Happy Birthday to Capricorn - on January 9th! -

-- Happy Birthday to vlf on January 13th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club and The Prime Time TV Club -

-- Happy Birthday to sarahjan on January 13th! -

-- Happy Birthday to Ruache on January 13th! - From The Friendship Club -

-- Happy Birthday to adopt 3 on January 17th! - From The He's Alive Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club , The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and { Club } -

-- Happy Birthday to gravyrun on January 17th! -

-- Happy Birthday to HeartOnFire on January 18th! -

-- Happy Birthday to maggiefrommd on January 18th! -

-- Happy Birthday to Kinoko zoku on January 19th! -

-- Happy Birthday to monkeytyper on January 20th! - The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club, The Word O'Rama Club and { Club } -

-- Happy Birthday to Dbledee on January 23rd! -

-- Happy Birthday to jerseygirl on January 23rd! - The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club, The Word O'Rama Club -

-- Happy Birthday to spellbound on January 24th! - From { Club } and The Scoop's Castle Club -

-- Happy Birthday to ET124 on January 24th! -

-- Happy Birthday to squirrel on January 25th! - From The Word O'Rama Club, and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -

-- Happy Birthday to kittyrambo on January 26th! - From { Club } and { Club } -

-- Happy Birthday to mutt on January 29th! - From The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -

Anniversary & Other Wishes:
--Happy 61st Wedding Anniversary goes out to Chuckc33 and Lori on January 5th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -

--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to { Player: kellymcinaz} and her husband on January 16yh! Many special wishes sent to you both! -

--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to furryfeet and his wife on January 22nd! Many special wishes sent to you both for your 48th wedding anniversary! -

* 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, can not be put in after the fact, we're sorry!)
1st Stop Information |
Site tips and helpful tools |
I have some Banneros! What can I use them for?
Banneros are special virtual GoldToken coins that are only available as prizes in various contests and tournaments, or as gifts from GoldToken administrators.
Banneros work like Golderos when purchasing banner space, but the only way to obtain them is to have administration give you some (you can't buy, share or trade them to other players), and they can only be used to purchase Banners, nothing else ( Each Golderos or Banneros = 50 cents US each).
If a player wants to extend a banner while not having enough Banneros, Golderos will be used to fill the missing amount. So if someone needs 12 Golderos or Banneros to extend their Banners, and has 5 Banneros and 15 Golderos, it will cost them 5 Banneros and 7 Golderos. If the player has no Banneros , only Golderos will be used.
Banners are a wonderful way to promote your GoldToken club, federation, site contest or a special tournament to other GoldToken players. And yes, as long as it is family friendly, you can advertise your business using a GoldToken banner too! Start your own banner today!
- Please note: You can't buy, share or trade Banneros to other players. If you wish to pay for your clubs banner, simply upload it as your own, and use your Banneros accordingly.
* If you have a question about a site tip or helpful tool you would like answered next month, please send GoldToken's Newshound a message before the 25th of this month.
Photozone Competition |
Brought to you by: Jools |



























We had a total of 




entries and 
votes this month.
Without you all, this competition wouldn't be active 













The theme for January's competition will be;
New year - New Photo
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And as it's a new year, we have a brand new token to win!















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Photo Album of the Month |
Brought to you by: ladyvic |
Congrats to the Winner for the Theme










The next Theme will be Old/New
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So put together your Album and Enter it here Photo Album Contest ( If you need any help, give me a shout )

We're starting off a New Year with a New Profile Token for this year, thanks to Jools for creating it.

You could be the next Winner of this great Profile Token.

Best of Luck,
ladyvic
Game Of The Month |
January's game of the month is Nackgammon! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The January, 2016 - Game of the Month - Nackgammon Tournament!

We hope you enjoy it!
There were no Nuggets submitted this month.

Silver, Gold, and Platinum Members: a one month extension to your current membership
Wood Members: a free membership upgrade
Guests: a free two-month Silver Membership
So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! .
Best Recipe Contest |
December's winner is: Eggnog Fudge
- Submitted by ladyvic
Eggnog Fudge
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup Eggnog.....heat these 2 in pot until boiling, stirring constant..take off heat
add 2 cups white chocolate chips
7 oz. marshmallow creme...stir
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp nutmeg...stir
Directions
Pour in tin foil lined pan Top with nutmeg Chill 4 hours...cut into pieces
GoldToken's ladyvic 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


January's recipe contest is: Homemade Soup. 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:
- Entries must be posted by the recipe guardian/creator on the Cutting Board DB.
- Recipe must be original and have never been posted on the Cutting Board DB before.








Up front & personal |
Interview by: laura lee |
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We would like to say

What brought you to GoldToken?
I was playing at Its Your Turn and was looking for other sites and someone suggested I Come to GoldToken . I have been here ever since (unknown photo)
How'd you choose your name for GT?
Grover was the favorite Sesame Street character of my grandson
2. What interests you most on GT?
Everyone is so nice here and we are like one big cyber family

favorite game here?
Many, I like Acey Deucy and All Aboard the best (unknown photo)
3. What State or Country do you reside in?
New York State
What in your State or Country do you think tourists should definitely see?
Adirondak Mountains and Catskills, and of course Niagara Falls
4. What hobbies do you have?
Playing games at GT.

5. Children? Grandchildren?
I have 5 stepkids and 7 grandkids and 1 great grandson
6. Do you work?
no, forced retirement from an injury
what kind of work do/did you do?
I am a nurse,

7. Any pets?
Just one. My dog Mayah who is a rescue

8. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50?
over 50
Male or Female?
Female

9. What's the farthest you've been from home?
West Coast Washington, Oregon and California
vacation or for business?
Vacation
10. If you could be anywhere right now where would that be?
I love where I am except the snow in the winter



11. Favorite season?
Spring, I really enjoy when things are greening up and new life blooms. (unknown photo)
12, Favorite movie?
Dirty Dancing

Actor?
Richard Gere,


Actress?
Julianne Moore,


Song?
"How do I Live"

13. If you could meet anyone (living and dead) in the world. Who would it be ?
This is a tough question

If there are any questions you would like to see asked in future interviews, please let us know.
Laura
laura lee








Testimonial Of The Month |
Brought to you by: *GoldToken* Players |
From: tquah
Date: 30 Dec 2015 10:07AM
Subject: (no subject)
A friend at IYT told me about GT so I thought I would try it. That was 5 years ago. I wanted a game site that I could make a play when I wanted to and for as long as I wanted to. GT is perfect for that. In the 5 years that I have been here, I have met some wonderful people and consider them good friends although we will probably never meet in person. I was asked a couple of years back to help work in a couple of clubs and since I am retired I thought I could do that. I have since learned how hard the owners of all the clubs work to make games for people to play. Not enough credit is given to them as they spend "countless hours" thinking up new ideas for their clubs to make it more interesting and fun for their members. I love GT and hope to play here for many more years to come.
tquah
Contest of the Month |
Best Original Poem
January's contest of the month is for the Best Original Poem! Entries must be posted, by the author, on GoldToken's discussion board. The winner will be chosen by poll on that board at the end of the month and will receive 5 Golderos! Entries must be posted no later than January 27, 2016, in order to be considered. .
We have a winner for the Most Original Photo Album Contest!

Caption Contest |
The Caption Contest winner for the December, 2015, newsletter is LittleTree with:

I can't believe I ate the whole thing!

To enter January's Caption Contest, click on the link and post your best caption. photo titled Caption Contest, January, 2016
The winner will be chosen by our news team, given 5 Golderos and announced in next month's newsletter.
Icon Mania! |
Brought to you by: GoldToken's Icon Fairy |



Look for some new icons thru the 2016 year and be sure to check out the Icon Of The Day, it changes often . The Icon Hunt game will be back in February after everyone has had a chance to put on a new face

Breaking Club News: |
Brought to you by GoldToken's roving reporter, PattyMac |
The Scoop's Castle Club reports that their Christmas card exchange was a great success and added to member's enjoyment of the holidays. Now they are looking forward to new games and tournaments through 2016. Contact Scoopdedew for more information.
Don't forget The Feb 2016 — Knight Jarlynn's 10×10 Dice Chess Tournament this tourney starts he Feb 18 2016
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The Berecca's Variety Club No club news coming out of this fun club but on a personal note -


The Sallyp and Friends Club Wants to thank all their members for supporting the club so well during 2015 and wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and very best wishes for 2016. Wish to have more information about this great club, contact sallyp or johnnyyboy
The Loose Cannons Club has added wikis to help players know relative value of pieces in Xiangqi (Chinese Chess), Janggi (Korean Chess), and Shogi (Japanese Chess). This club is dedicated exclusively to playing Xiangqi (shee-ung-CHEE), Janggi (CHAHNG-ghi), Shogi (SHO-ghi) and Mini Shogi.
Xiangqi is Chinese Chess.
Janggi is Korean Chess.
Shogi is Japanese Chess.
Mini Shogi is a simplified, small-scale variant of standard Shogi.
If you are interested in any of these games, even if you are a beginner, please join the club and play with them, contact M3 or Ruache for more information.
Is your club in the news? Get your club news out there, be sure to send in all your club activities during the month, Assign a "Newshound", I would really like to see your club listed here
Need to get your Club signed up for these Tournies
[ Main: Site-Wide Club Vs Club Dice Pipe January 2015 ][ Main: Site-Wide Club Vs Club Hypergammon February 2016 ]
Contact Jacob1987 for any additional information and Best Of Luck to your CLUB

Olympic News |
Brought to you by: *GoldTokens* Olympic *Presidents* |


Winter Olympic Winners
The Progressive Chess Competition in The 2015 Winter Olympic Tournament Group 2B Tournament | ||
Progressive Chess | ||
Gold | The 2015 Winter Olympic Team Apollo Club | Ray of Light |
Silver | The 2015 Winter Olympic Team Pluto Club | Sir Face of the GoldTable |
Bronze | The 2015 Winter Olympic Team Pluto Club | JimC |
Summer Olympic Winners!
The Lower Division of the Multi-Hit Salvo Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 4 Tournament | ||
Multi-Hit Salvo | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | bestgremlin |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | kittyrambo |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Momsie |
The Novice Division of the Short Senet Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Short Senet | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | globalroamer |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | cindygal |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | MT |
The Novice Division of the Shake Rattle & Roll Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 4 Tournament | ||
Shake Rattle & Roll | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Hillbilly |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | GameNut |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | alexlee |
The Novice Division of the Word O'Rama Race-Around Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 6B Tournament | ||
Mystery Game 4 | ||
Word O'Rama Race-Around | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | kiwiyeti |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | Chris |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | SarahMills |
The Novice Division of the Hypergammon Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 4 Tournament | ||
Hypergammon | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Linda Sue |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | wingfoot |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Misfit Lenrad6672 |
The Novice Division of the Loco Ochos Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
Loco Ochos | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | birdstoe |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | berecca |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | hoot |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | LyndiLoo |
The Intermediate Division of the Short Senet Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Short Senet | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | Mary |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | eliphont551 |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | rushfan2000 |
The Upper Division of the Long Gammon Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Long Gammon | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | heyred72 |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | NEUROTIKA |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Nukkle Dragger |
The Expert Division of the Backgammon (3 Point) Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
Backgammon 3pt | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Wrighty |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | Chris |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | garbear |
The Advanced Division of the Acey Deucey Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
Acey Deucey | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | Kingpinjt |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | rushfan2000 |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | 1926 |
The Advanced Division of the Short Swapping Senet Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 6B Tournament | ||
Mystery Game 3 | ||
Short Swapping Senet | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Buddha |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Fade |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | RabidWolff of the Wolf Pack |
The Advanced Division of the Fast Cribbage Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 3 Tournament | ||
Fast Cribbage | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | chris3 |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Momsie |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | TallPaul |
The Lower Division of the Long Gammon Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Long Gammon | ||
GOLD & SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | wilsoni |
GOLD & SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | DavidJ |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Tian-Xian |
The Intermediate Division of the Cribbage Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
Cribbage | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | wingfoot |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | CaperViv |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | johnnyyboy |
The Lower Division of the Ludocrous Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Ludocrous | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | Mary |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | globalroamer |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | pepperbeach |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | smiler5 |
The Lower Division of the DiceDots Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
DiceDots | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | the celt |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Ken TJ |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | Grover |
The Dark Chess Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Dark Chess | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | AndrewB |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Sir Face of the GoldTable |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | Rogue Trooper |
The Lower Division of the Ludocarte Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 3 Tournament | ||
Ludocarte | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | 1926 |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | Toodles |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | Rosesncards |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | wldndn |
The Novice Division of the Nackgammon Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Nackgammon | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Jacob1987 |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | ZORRO_ |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | AZD159 |
The Advanced Division of the Maxi Shake Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
Maxi Shake | ||
GOLD & SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | cmacker |
GOLD & SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | hoot |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Pholus Club | jamchug |
The Intermediate Division of the Backgammon (3 Point) Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
Backgammon 3pt | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | Rand al*Thor |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | alexlee |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | Hillbilly |
SILVER & BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Medusa Club | wilsoni |
The Lower Division of the Hit&Miss Salvo Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
Hit&Miss Salvo | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Cerberus Club | heyred72 |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Fade |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | ditzyblue |
The Lower Division of the Diagonal Duel (3-point) Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
Diagonal Duel (3-point) | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | 1926 |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | barefootony |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | kiwiyeti |
The Paper Football Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Paper Football | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | AndrewB |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Minotaur Club | jd91 |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Sphynx Club | 1926 |
The Lower Division of the Devious Salvo Competition in The 2015 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
Devious Salvo | ||
GOLD | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | cmacker |
SILVER | The Summer Olympic 2015 Agrius Club | Tian-Xian |
BRONZE | The Summer Olympic 2015 Phoenix Club | klaashaas |

Wanted |
- Do you have a special story, poem or testimonial you would like to share? How about some club news, announcements or any other special events? Then don't delay, send GoldToken's Newshound your submissions today! We look forward to hearing from you!
** (Please note: All submissions are added on a first come first serve basis.) **
Did you find the hidden coin in the newsletter
? Our winner last month was Kazmiras.
to her for spotting it and being the first to send a message to GoldToken Support. We would like to give everyone a chance to play this fun game and win 5 Golderos,so you will only be eligible to win the Coin Hunt once every six months.


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