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@family_meeple 4 күн бұрын

Fun list from last month. I was happy to see Coimbra made the list. I really like that game. Weather Machine was super fun when I played it at the Dice Tower Retreat. It's on my wishlist now. I'd love to explore it more solo.

@gizmoboardgames 3 күн бұрын

all 5 games I'm looking forward to playing more. Weather Machine is one I wish I had the benefit of being taught with others instead of trying to figure it out on my own solo. Had to watch a playthrough video and really take my time with what I was doing. Was worth it in the end.

@family_meeple 3 күн бұрын

@@gizmoboardgamesOh yeah. That would be a tough learn from the rulebook. I got taught by Mihir at the retreat.

@M57 24 күн бұрын

More pictures here and there would help. It would have been even better if you could pick up and move a few pieces on the board. I know it's a very general overview and you've done a great job, but even still images are so much more helpful when explaining function and mechanics.

@gizmoboardgames 24 күн бұрын

Thanks! I'm trying to get better at sprinkling them in, but I'm not the best photographer haha! I've added motion shots to other recent reviews, so they exist. I need to get better at getting good shots for what I'm talking about, so I can sprinkle them in better, for sure. I appreciate the view and feedback!

@ChewieHuey 25 күн бұрын

It has been sitting on my shelf of shame for a while. Your video gives me an incentive to break it open.

@gizmoboardgames 24 күн бұрын

it is a good game, but I know games can just sit and sit on the shelf, hoping to get played! Hope you can get to it.

@AnonAmouse-d2t Ай бұрын

I got my start in RPGs playing AD&D 1e, way back in the 80s. I stopped playing in the early 90s and played at real life for a few decades. A couple years ago, I decided to get back into it. I picked up 5e and a number of the additional books. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. WotC took all of the challenge out of the game and rubber-coated it for losers who are traumatized by character death (usually due to their own stupidity.) I can't stand 5e and have turned to other games - either old school-based games or non-fantasy games. These days, I much prefer Numenera and Cypher System-based games, as well as Call of Cthulhu.

@darbyl3872 Ай бұрын

Button Shy games usually defy my expectations, in a good way. In my collection, games that defy their simple components, and provide something complex, crunchy, or unusual are: Arboretum, BOG, Homeworlds, and Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber.

@gizmoboardgames Ай бұрын

indeed. Lots of good surprises in the Button Shy lineup.

@mihancic Ай бұрын

18 cards legacy game is crazy! I would think that would not be possible.

@gizmoboardgames Ай бұрын

yeah, it really is unexpected.

@B00Radl33 2 ай бұрын

I'm going to say something cursed. You would have enjoyed 4th edition more. It was too much board game for most players If I was trying to talk you into playing at my table I'd suggest Blades in the Dark.

@gizmoboardgames Ай бұрын

Don't even know enough about it to know what I played. Love your handle, great book.

@family_meeple 2 ай бұрын

Cool list. I'll be skipping Apiary based on this review. No bueno when they snipe something for free.

@gizmoboardgames 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Alli! It does feel bad when you can't totally plan for it.

@mihancic 2 ай бұрын

Lately I'm really enjoying Fabled Fruit - it's very light, but discovering new cards with new mechanics while you just play the game is so fun.

@mihancic 3 ай бұрын

I played The Yellow House - light card game of arguing artists Van Gogh and Gauguin, fast, light and gorgeous art. And also my first time playing a game before it even released in retail :) played it on Boardgame Arena.

@gizmoboardgames 3 ай бұрын

That's an interesting theme, I've not heard of that one, will have to look into it.

@jamesbrazeal3847 3 ай бұрын

I need to look into Russian Railroads

@gizmoboardgames 3 ай бұрын

It's a good one, in my opinion. Been a while since I played it, though.

@jamesbrazeal3847 4 ай бұрын

agreed, never heard of your number 1

@mikefitzgerald7070 4 ай бұрын

Hi Brian. I was at Plaay.Con this year and agree 100 per cent with your insightful review and comments on SBX. I am a game designer and I play sports sims a lot. Take Care. Mike Fitzgerald

@gizmoboardgames 4 ай бұрын

Hi Mike! Thanks for the comments. It was great meeting you there.

@butcherbulldog4523 5 ай бұрын

It's good to see newton getting some love. It's criminally underrated.

@gizmoboardgames 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Been on my "to play" list for quite a while. I was not disappointed.

@jamesbrazeal3847 5 ай бұрын

Good list, I was not able to play a lot in June. Dome on BGA, some solo but that was it. I did some punching and sorting and learning games though.

@gizmoboardgames 5 ай бұрын

That's about where I am in July. Looking to be a way less exciting recap!

@PablowingUrMind 5 ай бұрын

Check out Xenon Profiteer if you like deck builders (this one has a little thematic shedding in it).

@gizmoboardgames 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I've not even heard of that one, I'll have to check it out!

@Wonderflonium 5 ай бұрын

Interesting video! For an O alternative, how about "optimal" - considering how it compares to other similar games. For example, is it a vanilla deck builder that's always going to pale in comparison to Dominion? Optimal is similar to original, just with a little different spin. Regardless, I like your rating system!

@gizmoboardgames 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'll definitely consider it. If not the "optimal" title, at least adding those 'how does it compare' thoughts is a great idea.

@hooshyarkarimi9524 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the list. Ark Nova is addictive. I think it takes a bit long with more players and we're all quiet. I'd also say that 5 min to get to #10 is a bit long. I saw the chapters afterwards

@WhatsDaveUpTo 6 ай бұрын

Agricola is Uwe's sole masterpiece.

@gizmoboardgames 6 ай бұрын

My buddy owns it, just need to get it on the table sometime

@WhatsDaveUpTo 6 ай бұрын

All good choices.

@gizmoboardgames 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kosterix123 6 ай бұрын

I got Concordia because I loved the multiplayer but somehow the box never spoke to me to set up for solo. Sold the bunch at a loss (solitaria, all maps). I built For Northwood and I don’t understand the hype either. Distilled: mulligan your goals at game start.

@Wonderflonium 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for providing context how this compares to other similar games, that is very helpful!

@deethaz2839 7 ай бұрын

I have had Shadows since it was released.

@grog3514 7 ай бұрын

The crazy thing about Shakespeare is that the backstage expansion takes the game from a 7 to a 9 but it's even more expensive than the base game.

@gizmoboardgames 7 ай бұрын

hadn't dug into the pricing, but I had heard that the expansion makes it that much better.

@grog3514 7 ай бұрын

@@gizmoboardgames it really does. It opens up another strategic half of the game based on how many big tokens you have after the auction. And it's only a small deck of cards. I wouldn't mind selling mine normally, but it's so unique mechanically and thematically that I don't think I can really replace it.

@jamesbrazeal3847 8 ай бұрын

Mic and camera looks good. Looks like youbare getting more settled in, into your new home. Hope USA is treating you well.

@gizmoboardgames 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Doing well, for sure, just trying to find more free time! HAHA

@BillSchwanz 8 ай бұрын

GizmoBo, nice job. I n Enjoyable, helpful after each title would be sole friendly, game length , cost, beginning age for players. Thanjs, Bill S. in Menominee, Michigan.thanks.

@gizmoboardgames 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'll keep most of these in mind for next time! Though, cost, I think, is too variable, to try and pin down.

@tzgardner 8 ай бұрын

Some of my favorites from 2019 are. . . Star Wars: Outer Rim Circadians: First Light Paladins of the West Kingdom Maracaibo Scout Liberation (Little PnP game that was surprisingly good) Games I'd like to try. . . Clank: Legacy Pax Pamir Res Arcana Tapestry Obscurio

@gizmoboardgames 8 ай бұрын

Really solid year for gaming, there were too many to list and keep the video relatively short.

@tzgardner 8 ай бұрын

Curious if you've played Clank: Catacombs?

@gizmoboardgames 8 ай бұрын

No, but it looks like a lot of fun, and new way to get more variety out of Clank!

@tzgardner 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, it shot the Clank system into my top 10.@@gizmoboardgames

@tzgardner 8 ай бұрын

Pandemic and Orleans are on my top 10 as well. I've been wanting to try Clans of Caledonia. Looks like a lot of game in a smallish box.

@gizmoboardgames 8 ай бұрын

Clans of Caledonia really does pack a lot into a tiny box. Be on the lookout for the reprint and expansion coming to Kickstart soon. Next few weeks, I think

@tzgardner 8 ай бұрын

Oh, wow! I didn't realize there was going to be a reprint. Thanks for letting me know. @@gizmoboardgames

@MaruMaruMaruMaruMaruMaru 9 ай бұрын

Yup, those are reasonable

@buttered_biscuits777 9 ай бұрын

Just wondering where in the states you’re located? I’d love to find someone like yourself to play test some games!

@Darknives 9 ай бұрын

Having a game on the list after playing it one time, seems wrong,

@gizmoboardgames 9 ай бұрын

I agree to an extent, but it's still a game I prefer over many of the others it matched up against, and really wish I had more opportunities to play more heavier Euros. But if it doesn't have a solo option, the heavier games are likely to sit unplayed for longer than I'd like. Also, how many people who rate Twilight Imperium 4 super high have played it numerous times? That game takes an entire day to get played. Sometimes an enjoyable game is enjoyable. If I had played it more often, it'd probably have cracked my top 10.

@Darknives 9 ай бұрын

@@gizmoboardgamesthat makes sense :)

@TheDurstonproduction 10 ай бұрын

Ohh champions of Midgard at 42! Nice! Can’t wait to see ur top 10!

@jamesbrazeal3847 10 ай бұрын

I will need to work on top list sometime this year

@gizmoboardgames 10 ай бұрын

let me know when/if you do!

@darbyl3872 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate figures that are not too big. Painted is even better, but blocks and standard pawns are usually fine with me, too. Stonemeier games consistently have quality components, good rulebooks, and fun games.

@gizmoboardgames 10 ай бұрын

Stonemaier always seems to put forth some good components, for sure.

@kosterix123 10 ай бұрын

Your timestamps are off. Every year there are more new games. I don’t see the point in this continuing focus on the future. Anyway didn’t see anything interesting yet.

@jamesbrazeal3847 11 ай бұрын

Thinknthe next directional game series from Garphill will be.... xxx of the Wild West. Outlaws, Frontiers, Lawman, Settlers, Explorers

@gizmoboardgames 11 ай бұрын

I like the idea, but they'll be going East. Maybe after, they can swing to the wild west!

@dewitt820 11 ай бұрын

😄 "PromoSM"

@danielsommerlykke9475 Жыл бұрын

Roleplaying games are great Ian, but 5e is at the lower end of them along with Pathfinder and 4e. Try to branch out and try other RPGs! If you like official D&D I suggest Hyperboria the new 3rd iteration, otherwise Dolmenwood or Old School Essentials. Race for the Galaxy is pretty amazing, especially with an expansion. Concordia is pretty fun, but long and drives a lot of analysis paralysis.

@levirichardson7848 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to America!

@DarrenHowes-oy1jp Жыл бұрын

Have you heard of Superstar Baseball... A sports illustrated game. Seems similar to the baseball game you mentioned. I remember playing it a lot worth my best friend when I was 16

@jamessherman7797 Жыл бұрын

This game captivates me as I like euro games with worker placement, resource management etc. Great concept for a solo board game, as it really appears as a board game for one player. Retail price so far is expensive, so I need to wait to purchase, to see if price drops other than what I found a major retailer website. Thanks for your review!

@mydemon Жыл бұрын

You could cut that intro time from 13 to 7-8 seconds. Compare to SUSD with their 1-second intro.

@rogerr2796 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time stamps. It makes things much easier for the viewer.

@gizmoboardgames Жыл бұрын

been trying to add them more, when I don't care about trying to hide things for anticipation.

@family_meeple Жыл бұрын

I agree that all those kids that got massively marketed to in the 80s/90s with board games as toys are now adults that still like games. I was definitely one of those kids!

@gizmoboardgames Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@professorofluv9358 Жыл бұрын

I hope the move doesn’t go well and you have to stay and play board games with me

@TheDurstonproduction Жыл бұрын

Hope all goes smooth! Looking forward to more when you can.

@jamesbrazeal3847 Жыл бұрын

I hope the move goes well, and you enjoy the new job.

@gizmoboardgames Жыл бұрын

Thanks, James! Can't say it's been the smoothest so far, but we're working on it.

@annikasaarto4658 Жыл бұрын

One of My favourite games! So (indirectly) interactive and original.

@steveroies1494 Жыл бұрын

Great job reviewing one of my favorite game companies and their products, thank you

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