This video is so perfectly timed. I've been working on developing my first game and am really far into the progress only to get a notification that a similarly themed game is just about to launch on Kickstarter. I almost gave up until I saw this video and I've decided to continue on as that game is a worker placement and mine is a deck building with workers but has a totally different main mechanic. Thanks to much for the well timed video, I was really dejected all weekend until I watched this. Thanks so much for everything you do Jamey!!!
@paulsalomon272 ай бұрын
I can't tell you how much this happened with Honey Buzz. When i began the game and researched the theme on BGG, there was really nothing of note. And in the 4 or so intervening years before we went to KS, several bee-themed games came out. It's just one of those things that happen, like the simultaneous discovery of calculus by two independent mathematicians. I'm sure your game is not the same as any other game.
@steveskew10972 ай бұрын
@@paulsalomon27 Thank you so much for your experiences and confirmation. I really appreciate it!!! As a huge fan of all thing SM makes I can't wait to get my hands on your new game!!! BTW, Honey Buzz is such an amazing game!!!
@paulsalomon272 ай бұрын
@@steveskew1097 THANKS Steve!
@BanterandBoards2 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video as the theme of stamps isn't a motivating factor for me personally to buy the game, but knowing what mechanics it has and how it may be to similar games makes me more interested in this game! Greetings from across the state here in Kansas City, MO! 👋🏼
@jameystegmaier2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you being open to the game. :)
@asaswain10312 ай бұрын
I would also add Tussie Mussie (by Elizabeth Hargrave) to this list. It’s a small card game that features “I pick, you choose” and face down cards (with hidden info). It’s a beautiful little game.
@FroggyPlaysXD2 ай бұрын
I got to playtest stamp swap! It was excellent then and I’m excited to see it is getting released! Definitely a day one buy!
@shikacaca2 ай бұрын
@@FroggyPlaysXD same here! I only playtested the automa so I’m excited to try it multiplayer.
@jameystegmaier2 ай бұрын
Thank you for playtesting!
@jamesbrazeal38472 ай бұрын
I collected stamps in middle school. I collect and love games now. I bought Penny Black for this vert reason. Now you are making another great Stamp collection game, with I cut you choose, which I love. of the 10 games you listed I love like 6 of them, and not played the others.
@jameystegmaier2 ай бұрын
Awesome! I hope you enjoy Stamp Swap as much as I do. :)
@zmollon2 ай бұрын
Tips on selling a stamp collection I inherited?
@Breyfunk2 ай бұрын
I’m very excited for this. I cut you choose is a mechanism that I love, and Isle of Skye is one of my favorite games! As a side note, Paul, can you do a video where you teach us how to organize the New York Slice box lol? My copy is an unholy mess.
@paulsalomon272 ай бұрын
Oh that box is crazy. I put all of the slices under the cardboard tray, fully setup as pizzas. Then the tray on top with the tiles in there. Not ideal. But best I could do.
@Breyfunk2 ай бұрын
@@paulsalomon27 wait, there’s a cardboard tray? I found part of my issue 😂
@StevenStJohn-kj9eb2 ай бұрын
@1:35 - that was great
@petersteele10142 ай бұрын
This game made me think of art society when I first saw it
@paulsalomon272 ай бұрын
Definitely some similarities there. Really tough and tight tile laying there. This is a bit more free but similar levels of gorgeous production.
@kaseyschertenleib2 ай бұрын
So, Isle of Stamps? 😊
@paulsalomon272 ай бұрын
Isle of Stamps! It’s true. I love stamps. :)
@adamhovey54412 ай бұрын
Will Stamp Swaps weight be on par with Honey Buzz? HB challenged my learning threshold but I absolutely loved it.
@paulsalomon272 ай бұрын
I definitely wouldn’t say this is more complex than Honey Buzz. There is a much smaller learning curve here, but the spatial puzzle each round provides a similar challenge. In any case, if you like other designs by me, I think this is one to check out.
@sharonlee92852 ай бұрын
Any idea when we might see a playthrough video of Stamp Swap?