The game is all about effectively filling your empty space! 😂 -Ryan

I can see it! 😂 -Daniel

Good question! Might add it to the list for next year, but I'll give a brief (maybe not-so-brief haha) answer here. There were definitely a few factors that played into us starting the channel. One is the fact that I have watched a lot of board gaming KZbin channels going all the way back to 2009, so I have a lot of familiarity with the space and how we might approach having our own channel. Another big factor is that we already had experience making KZbin content. I had been making content for game designers on Ludo Lodge and Daniel had been doing tech/product reviews and tutorials on Daniel Langewisch. And I was piggybacking on my wife having a lot of the equipment from her doing KZbin for her Fragile Glory Impressions art business. So we felt we had a good understanding of making content and general KZbin strategy. As I've had kids, it got me thinking about the possibility of a board gaming channel someday (I actually came up with the Rolls in the Family name before Daniel and I even talked about it). But then things kind of aligned with Daniel getting tired of his own channel and having an interest in doing something new, and us realizing that our skills/interests could complement each other well (Daniel does all the video editing and I tend to do planning/strategy/website/etc). We talked and planned for about a month before launching the channel, and ultimately decided it was feasible for us to post a video per week (a lot of work on top of full time jobs and everything else with our families haha, but feasible). And here we are almost 2 years later with almost 100 videos posted! Still enjoying it and excited about the future of the channel. Thanks for watching! 🙂 -Ryan

Agreed. In Retaliation you go in heavily armed and ready to fight aliens. While in Nemesis you are starting in a disadvantage. Just that makes a huge difference. Mowing down aliens vs sneaking around trying to survive.

Yeah I think we are aware of those differences, though I probably would have held onto Nemesis until Retaliation came if I was Daniel. 😂 Whether it is a "replacement" or not will likely depend on personal preference and your tolerance for keeping multiple, similar versions within the same game series, but I guess time will tell! Maybe we will be back here six months from now confessing our mistake haha. -Ryan

It really is a clever game though! -Ryan

Haha there's always that one family member. -Ryan

You have better self-control than me regarding Nemesis 😂 I cant wait for it to arrive! -Daniel

That event sounds like a great way to quickly flip some outgoing games into some new additions. Cubitos left me feeling like I'd always prefer playing Quacks, and we culled Incan Gold a decade ago, mainly because we had played it a lot and lost the excitement for it. Haven't played 3-5, but Camel Up is the one that still holds on in my collection... doesn't see frequent play but we've still had a good time with it with bigger groups. -Ryan

😎🗑️ -Ryan

Is there another LCG that won a spot over LotR, or did it just not land well for you? -Ryan

@RollsInTheFamily It sat unplayed and with zero ambition/interest to play any more. Also, I'm in need of some shelf space with the coming of Arydia. LotR was a fairly easy choice for culling. Shakespeare was more difficult for me. I enjoyed the gameplay quite a bit, however, the theme didn't ever interest anyone I know to choose it on game night.

You will have to let me know what you think! I currently own 7 Wonders Duel and am curious if Lord of the Rings: Duel is worth replacing it with 🤔 -Daniel

@RollsInTheFamily I really dig it. It is similar enough to feel comfortably familiar, but changes it enough to warrant buying it. And, if you like the theme, I think it's a no brainer.

​@@lostfanatic6Daniel knows an embarrassingly small amount about LotR. 😂 -Ryan

Agreed! GWT not land well for you, or do you have another edition? -Ryan

@ I just have too many games in my collection and only want to play the games i absolutely love these days.

That's the way to do it! -Ryan

I expect nothing less from you! 😜 -Daniel

Indeed! I have the expansion now but haven't had the chance to try with that many players yet. -Ryan

Appreciate the kind words! We plan to do some "collection tour" videos this next year, ideally filming them when we are together in person. Happy gaming! 🎄🎆 -Ryan

My son and I have had a lot of fun with it! 🙂 -Ryan

It really is a fantastic experience! -Ryan

It's truly one of a kind, looks like Level 99 will have copies in stock soon! www.level99store.com/products/millennium-blades -Ryan

@RollsInTheFamily unfortunately I'm in UK and the prices seem to be extremely elevated, seeing them at around £150 so around 190$ 😬

Yikes! 😵 -Ryan

Thanks for the recommendation! -Ryan

I've heard good things about it! -Ryan

Thanks! Eleven intrigues me, though I heard kind of mixed responses to it. Looking forward to seasons of life that may have more time for gaming and game design! -Ryan

@RollsInTheFamily If you can get past the atrocious rule books (yes books) for Eleven, there is a good game in there. Hehe

I don't think I have enough self control with pocky. 😂 -Ryan

@@RollsInTheFamily I have not tried animal crackers but that sounds great

I've never been big on gummy bears or jelly beans but I know lots of people love them haha. -Ryan

You can just ask double the questions next time! 😉 -Ryan

Enjoy both PUSH and LLAMA as light games that work well up to 6 players but haven't tried LLAMA Dice yet -- have heard good things about it though! -Ryan

Certainly seems like a gray area to me! 🤔 -Ryan

@@RollsInTheFamily someone already asked the question about tips for starting a gaming group. 😀

Hey, great to see Tablenauts over here -- been a long time subscriber. :) And if you like card games and have a group of 4 that can play somewhat consistently, you're hard-pressed to do better than Tichu! -Ryan

Yeah it's definitely not one with much depth and I don't feel like playing it often, but it holds a spot in my collection just because it fits certain situations well when I have a larger group that wants a really light game without much thinking. -Ryan

Both great, inexpensive options for light card games that play up to 6 players! We have reviews for both, so maybe they can help you decide which is the best fit for you. -Ryan

Very nice! That is cool that you guys have enjoyed it even at 3 players. -Daniel

If you have one another person willing to play a complex 5-hour game with you, then War of the Ring is an amazing thematic experience haha! -Ryan

Nice, actually haven't tried any of those. Istanbul was always one that seemed like it could be a solid family weight game. -Ryan

Bomb Busters looks very interesting! I really enjoy deduction games but often have a harder time getting them to the table. -Ryan

We have had family cribbage tournaments almost every year with my dad's side of the family! Really a great game for it as it is quick, two player, has interesting decisions, but also enough luck that it's anyone's game. Thunder Road is one of the top games on my wishlist for the next year! -Ryan

I've played the first 3 scenarios and I'm really enjoying it! My only qualm is all my games have been 2 player, so I'm really looking forward to trying with more. But really happy with it so far. -Ryan

Nice Marvel United deal! We had El Grande a long long time ago, but I am interested in the new edition as I think I'd appreciate it more now. Time is definitely the limiting resource. 🙃 -Ryan

Hearing Daniel talk about AH: LCG so much makes me feel like I should prioritize picking up Dunwich for a solo campaign this next year... And Marvel United really does hit all the criteria for a great game to play with kids, I anticipate a LOT of plays for me in the next decade haha. -Ryan

I do like Skull King a lot and think it is a good and quick trick taking game

Super fun LOTR recap, sounds epic

Epic is the right word haha, always fun to recount the narrative that played out. If you like trick taking games and Lord of the Rings, the new Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game may be worth a look! -Ryan

Fair question haha, I guess it just missed my list and Daniel opted for So Clover on his. Might be because our brains categorize it more in the "party" genre than "family," but it is an excellent suggestion as well. -Ryan

I'm so intrigued by Arcs and looking forward to exploring more now that I have my copy! And I should get FCM sometime next year, so I'm excited to finally form an opinion on it. -Ryan

Yeah it's tricky having a game with multi-turn victory point conversions end suddenly... It almost feels to me like a game that would benefit from a set number of rounds, even if that goes a bit against Stonemeier's design philosophy. But there is something to be said that it is more likely that all players would have a more satisfying finish. Thanks for watching! -Ryan

Maybe hard to put a number to it since we are kind of rating the Ticket to Ride system as a whole, but we definitely think it is a near must-buy for anyone that gets the base game and enjoys it. -Ryan

Nice list, I've had my eyes on Air, Land, and Sea for a while now. I also picked up The Fox in the Forest recently at a thrift store for $3, so it would definitely be positioned well on a list like this if I used my actual purchase price instead of the standard price haha. -Ryan

It's truly one of a kind, and for the right group, can really be the perfect game. -Ryan

💯 -Ryan

Very nice! Cartographers is one for me that took a bit of a knock by me spending more on the collector's edition, but it definitely is the type of game that can perform well on a list like this! -Ryan

Your username feels very appropriate as we relate about such niche statistics haha. 😂 Thanks for sharing your list! -Ryan

Yeah it can be hard to predict which ones kids will really latch onto, though I've also found that sometimes taking a break from a game and reintroducing it later can give a game new life. -Ryan

Dixit's chances on this list definitely got hurt by me spending a lot of money on expansions haha... 😅 -Ryan