I absolutely despise gloomhaven and like this game. Subjective opinions are subjective.

Also since you didn't specifically mention it, I want to point out how much I LOVE the "Last Chance" rule! This is the rule that, if any climber is defeated, the remaining players get *only one more round* to try to win in - then they all lose automatically. This is BRILLIANT, because co-op games often suffer from the "backseat driver" effect, where one player will boss others around or insist on a grand team strategy that not everyone may be thrilled by or agree with. In risky games like this, you will often see "well, you go sacrifice yourself for the good of the team, and the rest of us will finish out the scenario using the opening you gave us". And the sacrificee might respond, "hold on now, why do *I* have to jump into the monster's mouth? Why can't that be *your* job?!", and an argument then ensues which sours the mood for everyone. I know people that *absolutely refuse* to play these co-op games, despite having settings or rules they might otherwise enjoy, simply because they can't stand being backseat-driven like this. I've seen backseat driving ruin entire evenings. It's a legit concern. Now, to a certain extent, a good answer to this problem might be, "just don't play with that guy". And that's fair (especially if he can't control himself). But it's also *maddening* to be playing a co-op game, have a good idea for winning, and then have to sit by and watch your team lose because *you failed to persuade them* to trust your plan. This trades off the bad feeling of the whole table (from being backseat-driven) for the bad feeling of the would-be backseat driver (biting his tongue and crying his bitter tears in stoic silence). "But what if," Leviathan Wilds asks, "there was a way to make sure NO ONE feels bad," - by *directly disincentivizing sacrifice plays?* ...and thus "Last Chance" is born! Unless it would literally win the entire game THIS ROUND, sacrifices are, essentially, "illegal". You MUST each care about each other's survival. You MUST each care about whether everyone is also having a good time. And if the sacrifice would result in a win on the same turn? Then the sacrificee can FEEL GOOD, because they don't have to sit around glumly for twenty minutes doing nothing, or wait long to find out if their teammates will successfully capitalize on it or squander it. One way or another, the game will be over within 5 minutes, so it remains exciting and the sacrificee can feel involved in the outcome. Absolutely. Goddam. Brilliant. ❤

I know you're playing up SotC's vagueness, but the main character does have a name. His name... is Wanda. And if you're tempted to chuckle, even a little, just remember... this little guy kills demigodly 100 meter tall stone giants 😜

Curious - as an area majority fan, what do you think of games that use area majority as a minigame or sub-game within a larger game, like Beyond the Sun or Dead Reckoning?

There are rumours that a supplementary pack will be coming out, featuring the three most evil creatures in the universe, Obama, Schwab, and Soros.

Not saying it's a better auction game, but Transcontinental is one of my favorites and I'd love to hear your take on it 🙂

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Thx to this review you saved me from wasting money on this game

don't let them get to you, all they want is blood

Very excellent work on this one; I just tuned into your channel after searching JotL. Informative, friendly atmosphere, excellent humor, felt exceptionally honest - the great ones make it look easy, and you made this look easy to produce. You also made me really happy that I decided to start with JotL instead of jumping straight into FH. I never played original GH. I wonder if I will want to play GH after this instead of FH... Anyhow, great work. Very authentic.

Why are you reviewing Zelda in this video ... what as waste ...

theres a high chance that you will never see this, but a wanna say a huge thank you to Elaine and Efka. I was growing up in a poor family and coud only dream about board games, but i loved them and played each chance i got. Then, without new games, i forgot about it. Now, i am an adult, with job and money, and unfortuanally suverly depressed...so i remembered about my obsession about board games and started to buying then again and again. and after first 500 dollar spent i saw this video and understood that i have a problem...currently thinking about the ways to fix it, all due to ths video

Why no earthborne rangers on my amazon? Why bezos, whyyyyy???

Oh, the thumbnail HAHAHAHA

how far would Klinger go. lol I have not watched M.A.S.H in 30 years.

Great video! I'm always excited when I see a new video of yours pop up. What are your thoughts on other Cole Werhle games, like Oath and John Company 2E? More generally, what are your thoughts on "emergent narrative"? Arcs (Blighted Reach) looks to be a new addition to the rule heavy and narratively focused Werhle collection, and I am curious if you also enjoy his other games. I assume this is way too much to answer in a comment, but how do you think Arcs sets itself apart from the others? Maybe this would be an interesting topic for the podcast 😬

A couple of these on my list and I have played Dune and Heat regularly, Dune makes it into my top 5 but heat is outside my top ten. Surprised Scythe or Gaia arenot in here

Simple board game, no suprise.

Just got this game for less than 60£, cant wait to have a go at it

Cocoa pls

Thinking of buying a new game and just discovered Jaws of the lion. But also one hour ago watched a load of Gogol bordello. Is this a sign, freaked me out.

incrdible review, incredible channel.

I didn’t even realise there was such a genre! I have Mission Red Planet and I enjoyed Inis so will have to give this a go!

From a French guy, two years after you posted this video. C’est incroyable. Une vraie analyse de l’un des jeux les plus joué sur la planète. Many thanks to you for doing such a deep analysis of this kind of game.

A great review of a board game and of Earth future!!! Just awesome!!!

Taking components out of the boxed in the lightning round was certainly a choice

I really want this game

This is a very well written and engaging video and makes me really consider getting the STS board game.

Excellent video. Thanks for producing. Back in the 1990s, I got 1830, a game of greed and betrayal. Then I got 1835 (Germany), which was different from that. I no longer have anyone to play with, unfortunately.

You taught me how to whistle with a dog

There is a game called compile that is new version of air land and sea in futuristic settings

Just tried Arcs. It was probably the most miserable boardgaming experience I've ever had 😢

A game about creating a language? Yes please!

You guys make the best reviews.😂

Great video - i really agree with the idea that there's an incredible game hidden underneath all the content.

This is a great video!

Outstanding

Arcs is also my game of the year. It scratches some weird itch I have, and is so much fun

About Gibberish : This sounds amazing, I havn't played anything like this !

I need Gibberers in my life

Concordia is great fun during the game. It's a shame the end game scoring is a pain.

The madlads really made Wittgenstein : the board game.

I snorted at "Undaunted 10 o'clock".

there's an audience for anything...

Definitely looking forward to My Favorite Things :)

I want Gibberers SOOOOOO BAD!

Arcs is a "masterpiece?" Yeah, I'm definitely starting to think Efka and I have very different tastes. That's ok. I do enjoy this channel.

09:03 What is a "dreidel"?

Thanks for the review ! Also, pain aux raisins is the best, it is known.

Great video on a great game. I love the design of this newest version - Ian O'Toole deserves all the credit in the world for his work.