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Straight up table top reviews. Just the truth. Written for the players, not for the publishers.
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Salton Sea Review: This is Why the Reviews are so Divided
I've watched a lot of reviews on this game ranging from it's the best ever to grinding. Can either be true at the same time? Yes and no. It seems my impressions are a bit different than the rest so hopefully, you'll find it useful.
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Spots Review: I think I am alone on an Island for this one.
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Does anyone else see this the way I do? Every once in a while a game will come along and make me feel completely out of step with what is going on around me. Anyway, here are my thoughts on Spots. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372559/spots #boardgame #review Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our videos, we'd really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bour...
EPOS Quick Review
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#boardgame #review I've had Epos on the table a few times already and each game is as solidly euro-fied as the last and very reminiscent of Gentes. The twist, though, is the new mechanism of area control with the biggest mystery being what lays just beyond. Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed really appreciate the help! boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409322/epos...
Nova Roma is Going to be the Right Euro for Many of You
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#boardgames #review It always makes me happy to come across a game that ACTUALLY introduces something new and memorable into gaming. Nova Roma, thankfully, has done just that with its power system. It's a keeper for sure. Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, I'd really appreciate the help! boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/370789/nova-roma Consider supporting Boardgames...
Sky Towers: More Than Meets the Eye
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Sky Towers is a puzzle of game and has more complexities than I thought. You try to create towers worth 21 points but every card has an effect. It has goal cards to accomplish last (not first) and then scores based on kites on the cards used and goals achieved not by completing the towers themselves. This was a complementary copy with no requirement for coverage in any form. #boardgames #review...
White Castle: Hope You Like Sub-Optimal Turns
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Red Cathedral is a tough act to follow. That game was unique in several ways. White Castle stands as an honorable follow-up. For all its successes it's also more traditional, and If you like sub-optimal turns, you're in for a treat! 00:00 Intro 02:00 How to Play 04:20 Multiplayer versus Solo Strategy 5:08 Thoughts #boardgame #review boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle Please lik...
Big Sur Review- You'll Want it, Trust Me.
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This is such a fun game that hits all the right notes. Cards that build cards that upgrade your abilities and lookin' good while doing it. It's gonna be on a KS soon: www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/big-sur-grand-central-skyport-sand-art-and-wine-cellar #boardgame #review boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414174/big-sur Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed r...
Grand Central Skyport Review
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Grand design, grand graphics, grand table! LOL. This is a puzzler of a game where every card you play has multiple implications downstream as you race to build the most valuable Skyport. Chad sent me this copy and the KS will be coming up in May. You can read more about it: On BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379546/grand-central-skyport On Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/b...
Color Field: Review
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I imagine this would be great for Sundays in the back yard with a gentle breeze. #boardgames #review boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280694/color-field #Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recording gear thus more useful videos! You can support our new patreon for just $2: ...
Chicken! by Keymasters would be a Very Nice Gift Game
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#boardgame #review #chicken Roll dice, Score points, call your friends Chicken! Who can resist? boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371535/chicken Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recording gear thus more useful videos! You can support our new patreon for just $2: www.patreo...
Calico Digital App Review: It's the Cat's Meow
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#review #boardgame #calico Calico App was my first introduction to the game and it was a homerun. If you're new to Calico like I was, check this out. I ticks off all the boxes for me. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283155/calico Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recordin...
Monasterium Deluxe Components
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#boardgame #review Finally! Monasterium will be within my grasp...and this time with some upgrades! boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317231/monasterium Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recording gear thus more useful videos! You can support our new patreon for just $2: ww...
Camp Pinetop Review
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#review #boardgames Camp Pinetop is a 1 player game that is a light movement and set collection game...plus, it's adorable! Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids - I'd really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recording gear thus more useful videos! You can support our new patreon for just $2: www.patreon.com/boardgam...
Jump Gate: Sci Fi and Loving it!
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#boardgames #review It's a space game that has you multi-tasking your cards to maximum points. Very rewarding and easy to play. Enjoy! Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our vids, wed really appreciate the help! boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/62809/jump-gate Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recording gear thus more useful videos! You can support...
Hamlet Review
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#boardgame #review Build routes, ya big donkey! Assume the game was provided. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276086/hamlet-village-building-game Please like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy our videos, wed really appreciate the help! Consider supporting Boardgames & Bourbon. Support means better recording gear and thus more helpful videos! You can support our new Patreon for just $2: ...
Sans Alliés Review. A Quick Card-Based War Game.
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Sans Alliés Review. A Quick Card-Based War Game.
Top Five Roll and Write Games Ever 2022 Edition
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Top Five Roll and Write Games Ever 2022 Edition
Review of Loose Caboose, the Caboose Driving, Dice and Cards Game!
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Review of Loose Caboose, the Caboose Driving, Dice and Cards Game!
A Question for you Gamers: Rewarding or Fun?
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A Question for you Gamers: Rewarding or Fun?
Dinosaur Island and Vengeance, Two New-Style Roll & Writes that are Very Different.
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Dinosaur Island and Vengeance, Two New-Style Roll & Writes that are Very Different.
You can always change the rules of any game. And not every game will jive with everyone. I modify the rules to games all the time because the default rules have balancing issues or time issues or are not nearly as fun as they could be issues. The rules are a starting point but that doesn't mean the rules are set in stone. You suggest that you want to take the action AFTER the dice roll. So try that one time and see what happens. Does it make the game more or less fun/balanced? Are there other changes that would help too such as controlling how often busting happens OR what if the player can control how many dog cards are affected by a bust so it's not a total loss?
Note that there are many games that can't be salvaged. Phase 10, for example, can be modified to reduce the painful 3+ hour long games that the default rules produce down to a more manageable 45 minutes but that doesn't actually make the game fun to play. It just makes the game less of a tedious slog but still a tedious slog. Monopoly is another game that simply can't be salvaged. The simpler the rules and fewer parts/components that a game has available to alter the game with, the less likely a game is able to be salvaged through rule changes.
Game looks pretty fun, adding the files to my eink device now! Your score wasn't correct though...
You're the designer? Fair play, I've not played this one as I don't get to play solo game but absolutely love the Valeria "Universe"
I played it and I think it's cute, but there are so many combinations of actions that can just leave one player way ahead and everyone else frustrated. We'd rather play Zombie Dice or another more straightforward press-your-luck game.
I feel that. If luck is such a high factor, I'd rather have it be straight and quicker to the point. Agreed!
Hello! Would it be okay if I embed this video on a page of the Mini DiverCity website as one of the few videos people can watch to learn rules and get a general idea of the game? :) Thank you
Of course. Best of luck with your game!
This is my 4 year old’s favorite game! He plays giant epic campaigns of Spots all the time.
Oh, that's awesome. I have a four-year-old. I wish she could read the cards, though! Cheers to you and your family!
To me the action picking is the game. The variety of ways the dice get rolled presents you with a landscape of probabilities and it is up to you to decide which risk to take. Add on top of that the bones where with enough of them you can just completely control your dice you have a lot of control over how much risk you want to take. Sometimes you do have to plan to bust though and spend your turn turning in your dogs before that happens just so you can clear your yard.
My kids and I love the idea of this game. And have enjoyed a dozen plays or so. But it’s gotten to the point where we just feel like the powers that get more dogs are huge and get selected first (which can leave a player or two forever hoping their turn comes around and it’s available). So we’ve talked about just starting everyone with a set number of dogs and playing first to that number. And taking out the action for drawing another dog. We haven’t gotten it back out to try yet, but will soon. We similarly have talked about toying with Space Base. Another game we want to love, but not being able to clear rows of cards stinks. And there’s a bit of a runaway leader problem when people start transitioning to getting ships that reward you with mega points every activation.
Ok! Interesting point. I sensed something similar in the action cards- there are better and worse mixes. And more than once it felt like one person got an action at the right time while others were out of luck. Maybe Im thinking too hard about a silly light game but I think that added to the disappointment. It didn't feel silly, after a few turns of the same scenarios it started to feel repetitively unproductive.
I think the importance of getting more dogs is more of a group think thing than a problem. Having fewer dogs means it is easier for you to complete all of your dogs and turn them in for free essentially gaining an action over everyone who has to take an entire turn turning in their dogs. You can absolutely be competitive never taking an action to pick up more dogs.
@@Nattytom500 that's fair. Do you think the design lends itself more strongly to certain play styles?
@@BoardgamesBourbon I don't think I'd say so. There is a lot of luck in the game and that luck is a big factor in how successful you are. I do think though that certain ways to play are easier to grasp or more natural than others.
Mmh. Interesting, I‘d say you’re out of step or on an Island. Picking actions first is choosing your risk factor. For me this is where the fun and interaction comes from. There is a huge difference between what you choose depending on the game state, your own situation and that of others. Timing is crucial in this game. It can be quite tactical. For me this is the best light push your luck game exactly because it has such good dice mitigation. It’s still light, silly fun. It’s still push your luck. But you can plan and react to others. You have control. You can play it safe, or push hard. Plus, many Actions even feel thematic (fetch). Actually, I found many people of different ages I played this with approached the game in quite unique ways, which in and of itself was interesting.
@@TH-wq2ge fair enough and great points.
I bought Spots because I felt the central idea was clever. Placing dice spots on dogs. It sounds like it would be fun, however both me and my wife (who loves Farkle and other dice games) just didn't care for the game. The art was cute, the presentation was good, I think there's a good game in there, but the current iteration of the game isn't very engaging. I ended up selling it for what I paid for it.
@@ScottRogersMightyBedbug it is circling greatness! So very close. That lack of engagement must be tied to the lack of control, right?
You're so right on that one!
Glad Im not alone :D
Sounds like promising game. I've never been good at Euro games but I somehow find a way to get immersed and enjoy the experience. I think I'd enjoy this if I ever get to it. Thanks for the info!
Of course and thank you! It's always tough finding that magical euro that ticks off all the boxes. Good luck with whatever one you finally get!
Thanks for th input, I'm not sure I want to spend so much money to get another version of Gentes. I already have the first one and I don't think I'll get the second one, the game is very good but not enough to get another version of it. I like the comparaison with Concordia but I already have it and nothing come close to that game in the euro-stlye, nothing is as elegant, and refined.
I hear that. I think the magic of this game might lie in the scenarios and campaign. Of which I know not! Ain't that always the way :D Fingers crossed I get some info on what's to come. If I do, I'll share it asap. Thanks again, Martin!
@@BoardgamesBourbon Thank you, I'm not a scenario driven/campaign kind of gamer anyway so the path is clear for me, I will continue with Gentes.
Bonjour ! At 1:30 'reduce by NEGATIVE 3' .. why not 'reduce by 3' ?
Hello friends.... I'll start by saying Trajan from Stefan Feld is one of my favourite board games out there and as you said, Nova Roma has been heavily compared to it. I wasn't sure if I needed this in my collection. Well, I did, and now it is! LOL. Yes, Nova Roma is a fantastic game and has similarities to Trajan, but still feels different. In fact, it was so hard for me to get Trajan to the table because my main board gaming partner hated the rondel action-selection mechanic. Nova Roma has the interesting grid placement mechanic to choose your actions which seems to go over better with more people. Great review and I highly recommend Nova Roma.... If anyone is interested in my opinion hahahaha
Fam! So glad you watched and commented. Yeah, I totally agree that the rondel was a hard sell for lots of my friends. With the lack of that plus the rad Power system, this is going to get to the table a lot. Also, I can't wait until we run into each other in person!
@@BoardgamesBourbon 100%! I'm sure we'll pump into each other along the way somewhere, LOL
Thanks for the well put together review! Just a quick note, though: Nova Roma actually takes place in Byzantium (modern day Turkey), not Italy. It's actually quite refreshing theme based on a fascinating piece of history.
Oh yes! That is a great historical point! Thanks for the catch. I think it even mentions that in the rulebook! Cheers 🍻
I love your categorization of this game. With so many options does it feel like it’s too difficult to figure out a winning strategy ?
LOL, yes. I often pick one thing to focus on but I'm not sure it'll result in a win any time soon :D
Jon here, looks like a great game! Thanks for the awesome video!
Jon, you get the award for the fastest comment ever! :D
Waaaay late to this but thank you for the instructions! SUPER helpful. By the way there is a color version of this out there in the wild now.
Oh nice! I played that so much when it came out. What a blast!
Sold!
Vaughn! Yeah, I think your boy will have a good time, especially with 2nd grade out of the way. Party time!
A great game, played it at a game event in Tokyo. Surprisingly great depth for a game of its size! We had a blast playing, and this review captures that really well! :)
That's great to hear! I would also love to visit Tokyo some day. Cheers!
Thank yo so much for the review. It was a wonderful surprise to see it this morning (just 14 minutes after you poasted it - lol). You did an excellent review and explanation covering the breadth and depth of the game, but not revealing all the card effects. Making a game for everyone, that grows with you as you gain expereince is challenging. I hope you and your daughter can enjoy it for many years to come. The game is for 2-4 players, but there is now a solo mode available on BGG.
We will! She really had fun. It's Charming!
If have have the maximum amount of champions, can I still use an instant action champion?
This one looks interesting. I'll keep an eye on it. Btw, it's the first of your videos that I have watched and congratulations! It's very well explained! Will watch more of your content for sure! Cheers!
Well, thank you for the kind words. That means a lot to me. Cheers!
I just hoping for a review that doesn't reference the other game by those designers and published with the help of devir. 😉
I did not enjoy my solo play at all. Maybe I need to give it a 2nd try.
Yeah, I hear that. My joy of it is that i can play it many times in a row quickly plus those cards are pretty easy to use. On the flip side, it leaves a lot of wiggle room for choosing where you want to put meeples and doing it all yourself is more laborious and less engrossing than having others play their part. How many multiplayer games have you played?
This game feel similar to Transmission, both are rondel and set collection. How's the replayability?
That's a good call. The replayability will come via the puzzling together of your personal tableau. The variability is certainly there but the question might be whether or not that mechanism is compelling enough for your group to revisit. I think it will thrill my teenage family members and they will want to replay it. Not so much my hardcore euro game group. Does that answer help? Thanks for the question Benson!
Gates of arkham. Not streets
We find Macho Koro 2 extremely fun in our gaming group, it's one of our favs.
I hear the redo was much improved and right on! Oh boy, so many times I was HOSED by the roll of the die in the first edition :D I was cursed I tell ya!
@@BoardgamesBourbon that's rotten luck! Could really ruin a game.
so glad you liked it!
Mondo. You rock. Also, I try to tag you on all my posts but for some reason it never works. Sorry! LOL. Friend me on Twitter!
It's helpful when you know this game is now on Kickstarter. I will watch your review when it comes to retail.
It'll hit KS fairly soon too. Pick up a copy. It's a good one: www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/big-sur-grand-central-skyport-sand-art-and-wine-cellar
My friend and I tried this tonight and couldn't figure it out. The rules were telling us *what* we could do on a turn, but we couldn't figure out the ultimate objective or why we might take one action over another. Also, the game came with some re-printed cards with errata, and we accidentally mixed them in and then had no way to tell which one was the errata'd version. Ultimately we gave up after the first turn and played something else.
Yeah. A real mess from top to bottom. it's a shame, too, because Wizkids lost their way somewhere along the line. I've had a few games by them where design choices didn't make sense, there were production issues, or the rulebooks/layout look rushed. Almost like the game was an afterthought. Im not sure why they would include errata but not correct all the other issues. Plus, it's like Mystery Rummy except it takes longer and is no more satisfying. 🤷
Thanks for sharing, Glenn! Much appreciated. - chad
You are very welcome!
Welcome back.
Mark! Thank you and GREAT to hear from you!
I'm still alive despite all the reports to the contrary. LOL
Such a fun game!!
its definitely cute.
We love chicken, our girls are learning about pressing their luck and probability while playing
What a great use!
Havent watched this yet, will do later, but am glad to see your name pop up in my notifications again. Will watch later with a cup of tea.
Is the game out now on the Switch?
I think it's only on Steam at the moment. At least that is what I was told when I first got a copy. That would be fun though if it was!
Wow. The implementation looks amazing.
Perhaps Pacify is referenced on a card in the cleric deck itself? I have read the rules so I'm not disputing your point at all, they are rather clunky rulebooks lol
Just wanted to say I enjoy your channel Glenn. I read your Siege of Valeria designer notes post on BGG and it was a very fun read.
This review convinced me to order the starter kit and try it out.
great to hear!
That money you get every round is because the base is mining the whole time, so if you stay alive they get more minerals. Also, when the early troops get traded out for later troops it’s that they are being promoted.
This was an interesting look and perspective on 2 games. Thanks for sharing your opinions and critics, helped me a lot .
I didn’t know that one piece could jump over the emperor
I used same mission cards and map and got -8 first time playing.
Ha!
Condition B states the largest, not second largest. But it may not touch a mountain….
Castles of Burgundy dice is really good and overlooked