30-21 | 100 Greatest Games Ever Made!

[@matheusfonseca2826]

About the "this game brings nothing new to the table" argument at the end, i couldn't agree more. I'm relatively new to the hobby, played about 50 games or so, everything for me is new! Haha I don't care if something was already used on another game, i just want to know if it's fun.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Exactly, as long as it's done well it doesn't matter if it's new

[@Phaeton667]

Welcome to the hobby and most likely your new addiction! :) I only joined the hobby 5 years ago when I met my now wife, but it can be a blessing. I missed a lot of "classics," but that just gives you a chance to try games that others already own, and you don't have to just play the new, more expensive games. They are new to you!

[@rolling.reggie]

Big agree!

[@TheDavidPhillips]

Super fine with this. Give me the same game I've already played, but give me a batter theme and pretty art, because I'm shallow.

[@roseability86]

I agree. I was like PREACH NICK! 🙌

[@dr3putt62]

Enjoying this list so much! Here are mine: 30 - Orléans 29 - John Company: Second Edition 28 - Alma Mater 27 - Wildcatters 26 - Yokohama 25 - Vinhos (2010) 24 - PARKS 23 - Watergate 22 - Pipeline 21 - Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

[@specimenseven]

Five Tribes is so good. It's in my top 5 of the 100ish games I own. I love the fact that there are so many different ways to score points. It's never the same strategy for each game.

[@Rhino1186]

Another nice thing in the competitive mode of Planet X is that each player can set a different difficulty level which basically gives each player a different amount of starting information.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That's true! I'll still play it solo lol

[@hondito]

My 21-30. Love that Saashi & Saashi! 21) Ex Libris 22) Remember Our Trip 23) World's Fair 1893 24) Illimat 25) Time's Up! Title Recall! 26) Let's Make a Bus Route 27) Hero Realms 28) Parks 29) Dead Men Tell No Tales 30) Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game

[@TheBrothersMurph]

2 Let's Make a Bus Routes!

[@hondito]

@@TheBrothersMurph Haha. Yup, don't know how they ended up in the same section :)

[@swit_8702]

30. The Isle of Cats 29. Museum 28. Wingspan 27. Last Will 26. Aquatica 25. Star Wars Outer Rim 24. Marvel Champions 23. Pandemic Iberia 22. Empires of the North 21. Architects of the West Kingdom

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Great choices!

[@lukepickles5099]

I’m with Nick - Architects of the West Kingdom is the best of the West Kingdom games! Plus that solo mode is fantastic and mean. 20 games left, excited to see what they are!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Heck yeah! Team Nick!

[@boredboardgamerkramer3838]

Rabble rabble rabble! Viscounts! Rabble rabble rabble!

[@carolinacassiano]

I really love your vibe, guys. I usually don’t like to watch vídeos from people that speak fast as you do (it makes me even more agitated 😮😂)… but I’m so drawn to your energy, authenticity, sense of humor and especially to the connection between you two, that I adjust the speed to 0.75x and I enjoy the vídeos a lot! Thanks for doing this work. I have an KZbin channel myself and know that it takes some good effort and dedication to make it happen. So thanks, congrats and cheers from Brazil, Carolina 🙌

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you so so much for the kind word Caroline! We appreciate it!

[@middleclassboardgamer]

Paladins is definitely my favorite of the Garphill games that I've played, but it's higher up for me. 30)Specter Ops 29)Otys 28)Space Base 27)Circadians: First Light 26)7 Wonders Duel 25)Via Nebula 24)Dune: Imperium 23)Scythe 22)Vindication 21)Wildlands

[@lexmartel]

I don't know if it has been talk about, but I really love the tempo of your top 100. The pacing is really nice and the way that the one that finish a number start the new one make it flow so nicely. It's a small detail but it's just really nice.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you so much, Alex

[@SoulKingu]

Per your request-- 30- Architects of the West Kingdom (Shem Phillips, S J Macdonald) 29- Fantasy Realms (Bruce Glassco) 28- Similo (Martino Chiacchiera, Hjalmar Hach, Pierluca Zizzi) 27- Project L (Michal Mikeš, Jan Soukal, Adam Spanel) 26- Schotten Totten (Reiner Knizia) 25- Biblios (Steve Finn) 24- Codenames (Vlaada Chvatl) 23- Five Tribes (Bruno Cathala) 22- Star Wars: Rebellion (Corey Konieczka) 21- Argent: the Consortium (Trey Chambers)

[@paulhamrick3943]

I’ve seen some people criticize Paint the Roses because they feel like they are guessing too much. Is that a valid concern? I ask cuz I love the crew so I love cooperative “deduction” (trick taking is a form of deduction IMO).

[@SoulKingu]

@@paulhamrick3943 Not sure why you asked as a response to this set of ten, but--I do happen to have played Paint the Roses, and I can say that the 'guessing too much' criticism isn't entirely invalid. I think there's a certain amount of induction you have to promote--ask why somebody placed in one place over another spot that might have given different information, for example--but there are going to be some times where you do just have to flip a coin. It's not my favorite deduction game but as a cooperative experience I think your coin flip guesses are no more frustrating than drawing cards in Pandemic, in terms of being stymied by RNG.

[@jankogo]

Tzolkin is excellent. I have mine upraded with the cutest little "inca people workers" as well as the resources.

[@RamonMercadoReyes]

You mean Maya people.. 😝

[@jankogo]

@@RamonMercadoReyes Of course! My bad. 🤦‍♂Mayaples.

[@YoSo14]

Is this my favorite board game channel? This my favorite board game channel. Saludos desde México!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Ayyyyyye we love to hear it my friend and hello!

[@funnerbutter7423]

Honestly, I cannot wait to play Cascadia and experience the freedom of this tile placement game. This is a fantastic and helpful series for anyone looking for ideas of games to play.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Cascadia is soo good! I hope you love it!

[@funnerbutter7423]

@@TheBrothersMurph Thanks!

[@kennethpaschall4801]

Nice list today! Architects and Paladins otWK are two of my favorites. Paladins is a crossover on this list and Architects is higher for me. I would like to try La Granja one of these days. Here are my 30 to 21. 21. Lord of the Rings: Journey's in Middle Earth 22. Call to Adventure 23. Gloomhaven 24. Horrified 25. Mage Knight 26. Clank! Legacy 27. Sword & Sorcery 28. Paladins of the West Kingdom 29. Destinies 30. Starcadia Quest

[@hondito]

Clank Legacy was great. Easily my second favorite legacy after Pandemic: S1

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We gotta try Clank Legacy

[@lorenzohot5234]

Let’s go! Top 20 left

[@rolling.reggie]

Still having a blast following along! I’m going to jump in here now and start adding my list 😊 30. Copenhagen 29. Coloretto 28. Carcassonne 27. Decrypto 26. Dice Throne 25. PARKS 24. Summer Camp 23. Lords of Vegas 22. Modern Art 21. King of Tokyo

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yaaaasssss happy to see your picks!

[@corinnajuras-tabletopsavants]

My board game exposure has not been nearly as vast as yours, I think I've only ever played 150 games. I'm really excited to try some of the games you guys have listed and I've gotten quite a few amazing recommendations since I started watching your videos! Myy 30-21 include 30. Ingenious 29. Blokus 28. Castle Party 27. The Mind Extreme 26. Akrotiri 25. Carcassonne 24. Evergreen 23. Kingdomino 22. Codenames: Duet 21. PUSH

[@EzFlyers10]

Love that you guys give... love! To fields of arle. It's so good. Feels like FULL euro and almost no downtime. I adooooore it

[@TheBrothersMurph]

yeah it's truly amazing!

[@zachlanshe3540]

Ark Nova is lovely - It is on my shortlist to buy. Always a brilliant showcase from you both! Excited for the top 10!

[@boardtoplay]

Damnnn Search for Planet X at #29! Shelf of shame to 29 of all time. You’re welcome Nick😂😁 it is so good!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I’m so glad y’all bullied us into finally playing it. It’s sooooo good!

[@aetherllama8398]

Ending on Ark Nova #21 sets expectations for the next list so high. Also I really want to play Tzolkin again.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

20-1 are all bangers

[@koriakin]

This Top 100 is really amazing. Great production, insightful thoughts, great pacing. You rock bros!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you so much!

[@shortydancer]

Ok we’re getting to the level of games that I’d play at least once and put them on my shelf, but behind the other better games.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Let's be honest, these games are trash until the 10-1

[@doyle9904]

21. Las Vegas 22. Specter Ops 23. Rurik: Dawn of Kiev 24. Scout 25. Fantasy Realms 26. Western Legends 27. Ethnos 28. Libertalia 29. Zendo 30. Factory Funner

[@RamonMercadoReyes]

21 Dune: Imperium 22 Arkwright: The Card Game 23 Hadrian's Wall 24 Gaia Project 25 Everdell 26 Ginkgopolis 27 Get on Board: New York & London 28 Black Angel 29 Cartographers 30 Welcome to the Moon

[@hondito]

Yeah for Cartographers and Get on Board!! I somehow had both versions of the original Let's Make a Bus Route in this section of ten. :)

[@roseability86]

Nick, the way you felt when you watched Rahdo's video about Dungeon Petz is exactly how I felt when I watched your playthrough with Mike. It's one of my favourite games too!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Heck yeah! It's sooo good!

[@EzFlyers10]

30: golem 29: trajan 28: teotihuacan 27: paladins of the west kingdom 26: raiders of the north sea 25: codenames: duet 24: maracaibo 23: gaia project 22: great western trail 21: ark nova

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Hoping to try Gaia Project soon here!

[@EzFlyers10]

@@TheBrothersMurph heck yea! You'll never play Terra mystica again. Use generic races first game. Geodens, birds, etc. They're kinda OP but good to learn the game

[@AhJong0]

It’s interesting how many games are on Nick’s list this time that he prefers/only plays solo. Never particularly thought of the Brothers as solo fans but cool to see how tastes change.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I’m not sure Nick likes me.

[@AhJong0]

@@TheBrothersMurph lol I was going to suggest it might be that now you're also 'Papa Murph' it does mean that solo gaming is going to become more important to Nick. But maybe the dislike thing?

[@longtimeninerfan1309]

Thanks guys for your fun discussions and excellent production values. I like a lot of the games on these lists. I too am looking forward to “ La Granja” ( Deluxe Version) to arrive! ( Go Brock Purdy!!! 🏈)

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yoooo Let's go Brock! How good was that game!? I watched the highlight like 3 times lol

[@JonathonV]

I prefer the tightness of Calico because Cascadia is too simplistic to be fun to me. Personal preference, I suppose. But I’d take Verdant over either one. Anyway, back to my list of Games I Want To Replay: 30. ALUBARI: A NICE CUP OF TEA (NEW). A bit of route-building with a lot more crunch. Only played once; keen to try again. 29. TERRAFORMING MARS: ARES EXPEDITION (NEW). I’ve played Terraforming Mars and Roll for the Galaxy, and this game I like more than either of their inspirations. Just like Terraforming Mars, it starts slow but it ramps up towards the end. Bought a copy after my first play. 28. THE TAVERNS OF TIEFENTHAL (-20). A neat little dice manipulation game with a fun theme. 27. WILD SPACE (+7). Why do more people not talk about this fast, clean, addictive engine builder? It’s so good! And you only have 10 turns in the game so you have to optimise your action combos fast! 26. TRAMWAYS (NEW). I found this game’s player interaction really interesting (weird, because I don’t usually like a lot of interaction). Another crunchy route-builder. 25. NORIA (NEW). A friend brought this game to a game night, and it’s got a satisfying crunch and gorgeous art. It’s not perfect but I really enjoyed it. 24. TZOLK’IN: THE MAYAN CALENDAR (NEW). Finally played this! You know why it’s good based on the description in this video. 23. PALADINS OF THE WEST KINGDOM (-19). Really like this one. Haven’t tried Viscounts but I do like Paladins slightly more than Architects. Both good games, though. 22. BUS (NEW). This game came up at SHUX … and we couldn’t play it just once! Such a weird worker placement mechanism with a wonky theme and a competitive map. Just good, silly fun! 21. LOST RUINS OF ARNAK (+14). This one went up for me with the Expedition Leaders expansion, but it’s still a good game without. -TO BE CONTINUED-

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That's fair about Calico. And we just got Verdant, can't wait to play it!

[@lorenzohot5234]

Wow cool perspective about Calico! I prefer the theme of that one and was debating which to get. I think I’ll give Calico a go as my family is into the yarn arts! 🧶

[@eldolceable]

My only hope is Disney villainous makes the list pretty much my favorite game. My other fave games I’ve been vibing recently are wingspan and everdell and have seen them make the list already

[@evannadeau3938]

I’m such a nerd cuz I got stoked when you guys mentioned my Uwe comment. Hahaha well I’m definitely interested in picking up Fields of Arle now. Especially since I solo mostly. I’m pretty sad I didn’t back La Granja deluxe or even know about it. These lists are awesome thank you guys!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It was a good comment!

[@evannadeau3938]

@@TheBrothersMurphjust joined the Patreon community! Thank you for all the goodness!

[@shortydancer]

Check out retailers for La Granja deluxe. I have mine on preorder

[@DontGoJake]

You guys are great. I'm ashamed I haven't watched more until this list but that shall be changing. Also changing, my living situation as my wife has said "No more games" and your list has added no less than 10 to the future purchase list so far. There's no hope for me.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Hehe welcome to the channel we're glad you're enjoying and good luck on the "no new games" thing!

[@Fighterfan69]

Good to see Paladins and Architects represented. My favorite designers of late are Sam and Shem Phillips. The West Kingdom Series is my favorite so far. Viscounts is creeping above Paladins since the expansions have been released. Paladins was my favorite of the 3. Architects' solo mode was on the easy side but the last expansion brought it up tremendously with the added variety of different AIs similar to Viscounts. Wayfarers is another hit by them.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

They are just so good

[@BelleAim]

I looove Dungeon Petz! That was my first time realizing games had a theme and what got me into the hobby! So cool to see it so high in your list!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Same with us!

[@Fatcat1010]

So the end of the theme song we hear “Matthew Jude’s better”. And he seems pretty great but if he’s making that claim I assume that means his charity top 100 is coming soon? Can you confirm that here? 30. Lost Cities 29. Bohnanza 28. Innovation 27. Ark Nova 26. For Sale 25. Architects of the west kingdom 24. Space Base 23. Hansa Teutonica 22. The Castles of Burgundy 21. Villagers

[@TheBrothersMurph]

His charity Top 100 will blow ours out of the water

[@Blackwolf9]

Love Five Tribes & Paladins for everything Mike already mentioned. Wingspan is always going to be played. Just one of the strongest lightweight entry games to the hobby yet offers enough depth to keep most gamers engaged. I am a bit sad there isn't a new bird mechanic type in the Asia box :(. Empires didn't click for us, every game always felt one sided especially if you couldn't acquire any raiding axes easily as some factions. Allowed strong early builds to just snowball. We even tried buying 2 of the small expacs for it and it just didn't improve it for us. Concerning the Ark Nova/TM comparison, I think it has quite a few even though they don't play like one another. Besides Tags and tableau building. You get bonuses for putting tiles out on certain spaces of the map. You have global conservation cards which are akin to awards/milestones. The player board/maps themselves are a little like the corp powers from TM. Either way, love both of them. Great list guys, looking forward to the next one.

[@teejleague3838]

21 Merchants of the Dark Road 22 The Isle of Cats 23 Elfenland 24 Rococo: Deluxe Edition 25 Gem Rush (Second Edition) 26 Cape May 27 Merchants Cove 28 Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar 29 Majesty: For the Realm 30 Bethel Woods

[@ismount]

I love Marvel United too. No shame, brother.

[@2frelledminds]

#30 Rummy-O #29 Rune Stones #28 Azul #27 Pie Town #26 Fantastic Factories #25 Orléans #24 Spell Smashers #23 My Shelfie #22 Quadropolis #21 Potion Explosion

[@bibleboardgames]

Oh man... If I can only pick 1 farm game what will it be?... Viticulture, Agricola, Caverna, Hallertau, Fields of Arle, or La Granja? Somehow, I missed listening about La Granja all these years, but it now has my attention. for peats' sake, I need a Turing machine to determine which one. If I could only have 10 farm games, problem solved.

[@BobbyReichle]

MARVEL UNITED LOVE. Marvel United is my number (SPOILERS) game of all time. My top ten continued! 30. Pandemic System - Season 2 might be my favorite so far (haven't played Season 0 yet or the Clone Wars). 29. Notre Dame - Love to see how sick you can get and still win. 28. Caper: Europe - I always play the Ocean's 12 soundtrack while I play. It's a whole thing. 27. Vindication - What a silly thing that I love so much! The cards communicate so much fun flavor! 26. Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes! - This game is so tense and so good. I enjoy Blitzkrieg (especially the variable US side of the board,) but this game beats it. 25. Puerto Rico - I am surprised how high this game is, but now that there is going to be a version of the game I'm willing to buy, I might try to own the game. 24. Le Havre - This is my favorite Uwe game by a country mile. The decision of whether or not to take a stack of goods is DEVASTATING. So simple but will stop you in your tracks. You will become filled with regret. 23. Brass: Birmingham - The card system in this game is so good. Setup and the first turn of the game are weird, but there are so many little levers to pull that it's just great stuff. 22. Return to Dark Tower - Oh my stars, this is how all dungeon delving games should go. The turns are so smooth, the expansions offer delightful wrinkles. So good. 21. War Chest - Another spectacular head-to-head abstract. This system (implemented in Undaunted) is at its best here. Understanding the strengths of the unit types and how to populate your bag is such a fun puzzle. SO GOOD.

[@Oaklestat]

Awesome, it's great to seee all of these "Good" games.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Good, not great. Not until the 10-1

[@Oaklestat]

@@TheBrothersMurph but truly only 1-5 count.... 😜

[@grahamtastic83]

What?!? No “Praise be!” ? I am disappointed. Not really 😂 keep up the great list and videos guys!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I knowwwwwww we fail

[@tylerblanchard3634]

Dummy chunky dice I might have to look into rajas of the ganges now

[@coyotemoon722]

Escape games make me feel super dumb too 😆

[@TheBrothersMurph]

At least it's not just me lol

[@Spilzu]

Yeah I agree about Wingspan. I love trying to break the game and make a broken engine, which is also why I love games like Slay the Spire. I see why super competitive people might not like that, but c'mon... it's fun.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yup, exactly

[@denisereeder3966]

5 Tribes is the best game ever!!!!!

[@nuuqbgg]

Oh those deluxe Tzolkin components... Mmmmmm

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Deluxe bitsssss

[@nuuqbgg]

@@TheBrothersMurph my preciousssssss

[@DesmonJones]

Nick always sayin that Ex Libris is his favorite solo game yet he turns around and ranks Search for Planet X higher and says he only wants to play it solo 🤔

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Don’t bring your logic here

[@TheDavidPhillips]

Sooooooo close to not having to wade through absolute garbage. Looking forward to not having to shower and delouse after every video!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I'm so over the trash in these lists

[@keithbarry29]

I'm the first, yeah! Love you guys. Thank you!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yasssss

[@sonyabladesbooty3890]

What did they rank LOTRLCG

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It wasn’t in either of our top 100 :(

[@jonsparks3152]

Planet X is insanely hard solo. You are probably better than you think at the game.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

To be fair, I don't usually win...

[@Thebrewgeek1]

Great list and video as always. I really disliked Marvel United. The game was just way to lite for me.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That's fair

[@Oaklestat]

I really need to dust of dungeon pets....shame on me

[@TheBrothersMurph]

SHAMEEEEEEE

[@matternst5310]

These games were really good when you talked about them but now they are trash to me

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Dead to us as well. Already out of this house

[@moravskyvrabec]

Tzolkin!! I think that game is ripe for an expansion...it's soooooo good. The Czechs are game geniuses. I see that can of coldest water making an appearance:-)

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It has a couple already, are you talking about more expansions?

[@moravskyvrabec]

@@TheBrothersMurph you're right! I only have the physical base game and have only played the base game on BGA. I need to get the expansions...it just needs a little more complexity.