Adam's Top 20 Board Games Of 2021

IT’S TIME FOR THE TOP BOARD GAMES OF THE YEAR!! And what a year it’s been. Join Adam as he runs down the best of the best to hit the NRB tables is 2021
0:00 #Intro
1:13 #20
2:25 #19
3:11 #18
3:56 #17
4:59 #16
5:47 #15
6:38 #14
7:27 #13
8:25 #12
9:17 #11
10:06 #10
10:57 #9
11:39 #8
12:35 #7
13:30 #6
14:12 #5
15:02 #4
16:05 #3
17:12 #2
18:19 #1
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[@NoRollsBarred]

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[@paulharries9558]

This isn't just an appreciation of games is it? It's an appreciation of the Board Game Club crew. And that's no bad thing. It's been great to watch a bunch of genuine friends having fun. It's helped me get through some dark days. And I feel there's darker days to come. Love you guys.

[@canthandlechange8]

i wish they'll release amazon in philippines soon :')

[@GnarlyCarleyGaming]

I didn't expect a barrage of messages informing me I've been dubbed an American monster, but happy Saturday to you too, Adam. I look forward to the next slaughter.

[@Veggieman87]

But always remember, can't spell "slaughter" without "laughter"!

[@GQSmoos]

Just stop being evil.

[@ChickenNugNugz2]

Carley can we get you on some of the tpi streams again pleaseeeee! Always so lovely to see you there!

[@randalladkins7452]

Just wondering if Blood on the Clocktower isn’t on this list because Adam is salty over his friends and daddy Ben being mean to him in it, or because it doesn’t officially release till April! ;)

[@Sarx1]

Hearing one of my favorite wrestling/board game youtubers say that a game I was lead designer on "Fucking rocks ass" really made my day. I'll see if we can put that press quote on the next edition. ;)

[@TruthNLies-kc9lx]

I would love to see a series where you guys play through Sleeping Gods. The way you hyped it up, I know I’d sit down every week to watch a series on it!

[@Veggieman87]

I love how this video not only gives great recommendations that we may well have missed through the year, it also gives lovely little shoutouts to the Board Game Club Irregulars alongside a game that fits their personalities and "gimmicks".

[@Thelunawolf731]

"here are my top 10, 20 board games of 2021" this is why i love this channel♥

[@drew20125]

You guys are quickly becoming my favorite channel, the Blood on the Clocktower games are so good and along with every other game you guys play. All the hard work last year with all the restrictions, you guys still managed to deliver great content. Everything has stepped up another level with the in person game sessions now, seeing everyone interact in person really shows how much everyone loves the games. Keep up the great content

[@doc3623]

Thank you for everything Adam. I wish to meet you some day. I’ve been here sense the beginning and I just wanna thank you so much for helping me through tough times and giving my laughs. And thank you most of all for reinvigorating my love for board games. I love you all so much. This is my favorite channel on KZbin and I hope to meet you all one day.

[@SponsorNo1]

Adam nerding out about board games is still just so wonderful! Beautiful list, Adam! Loved all the NRB content in 2021 and can't wait for what the future holds for this wholesome channel in 2022 and beyond! Have a merry Christmas and a happy, less shit new year everyone!

[@aranha_discoteca]

Loving the shoutouts to the NRB crew in this!

[@ernstfourie7662]

Awesome! I fell in love with this channel this year! Keep up the great gaming content!

[@jahniedez6834]

GOD- I love your channel!!

[@irishaipha]

A 20 minute list with Adams voice is probably the best Christmas gift you could ask for and I didn't even ask for it, love you Adam and love you NRB

[@GastonJamin]

So much fun! Your joy and love for games is infectious 😊

[@rekakristo1002]

Great list Adam, amazing content NRB! I wish you all at NRB an amazing festive season and all the best for the coming year!

[@elaine9223]

Fantastic list! I would love to try all of these. The only one I have played is Mind MGMT and we adore it. You're right, the production is bonkers good. The shift system is an interesting way of dripping in new content. Subsequent games get played subtly differently which always keeps you on your toes.

[@dominic7868]

Really glad I stumbled onto your channel. I watch a lot of board game reviews because I love the creativity board games offer. I’m just starting my journey and your videos do a great job of explaining the rules on a high level while also showing the contents. That is very much appreciated. Further, this game list is very different than the others I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@QT5656]

Many thanks for your excellent videos which helped me through 2021! 😎👍

[@vicious4303]

Great games, but I think I'll keep playing the classic "Put a spoon in the box"

[@rekakristo1002]

Nothing can be as good as that but we need some runner-ups 😉

[@Veggieman87]

It's like "Carrot In A Box", but less strategy.

[@richardshort2001]

It's good to see there is a British board game vlogger who actually like board games this year.

[@Rockinrolla21]

Anyone else waiting for the Best Games of 2022 list so Blood on the Clocktower can finally win it?

[@IlmoOtt]

Finally man. I was waiting for your video!!!

[@FemmeSensei]

I enjoy your delivery and energy :), matches the ragtime music well actually :).

[@relativelyboard9959]

Your production is amazing!

[@SCCipher]

Great list, great channel. Wish I could see more playthroughs. Proving you can keep the viewers engaged and immersed. With great editing (showing us cards up close or highlighting a change on the board) and great group of personalities. Hope to see more games with miniatures, I love them! Nemesis has to be my favourite game you played. Drunk captain Sully, Stone Cold scientist Tom, Can't hit for his life soldier Isaac, Selfish pilot (you not coming in!) Laurie, and ofc The other half of the science bros Mechanic Adam (also fixes only half the time).

[@djbruael]

Adam! Love the video and these games which I’ve heard for the first time and want to learn more! Picture Perfect looks so unique! Can we get a “Top 10 Board Games with Table Presence” video in the future? I’ve realised these (and cute abstract strategy games like Hive, Santorini and Onitama) are my favourite kind of games.

[@nick-playercharacter8583]

I'm still holding out hope for a Top 10 of 2022 video.

[@brendanhulse7439]

Can I get lost in Meadows forever with Tom please? That sounds like a good time.

[@EmmaBonn96]

I love the references to the No roles barred crew

[@619ck154]

I’ve come back to this video to write a comment. Off the back of this list I bought Sleeping Gods and my girlfriend and I just finished our first play through, over several months and 20+ hours of actual time playing the game. It did not disappoint we already wanna start the whole journey over and see the many places we just never got to explore.

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

Holy shit, Mick Foley’s in that Beetle Sumo game. I’m sold.

[@wanplaypause]

I want Mind MGMT & Hit the Silk now!

[@lucbroschek571]

id never heard of mind mgmt, and now i neeeeed it

[@randalladkins7452]

My favorites I’ve played this year (2021) are Blood on the Clocktower (at Origins), Furnace, Night of the Ninja, Maglev Metro, Cryo, Land Vs. Sea, Mountain Goats, Fun Fair, GI Joe Deckbuilding Game, Air Land And Sea: Critters at War, Juicy Fruits, and Unmatched Battle of Legends Vol. 2.

[@Jeff-fx7bh]

"Downton Abbey styled Torries" made me dribble squash down my chin

[@starshocker]

I haven't played that many games in 2021 but my favorite of the year is a game called Nouvelles contrées (New lands) in which you play using a book. You've got missions to take such as there's at least 5 words with double consonants in this passage. You've also got dixit like illustrated bookmarks displayed as a compass, and the reader has to pick one that best matches what he just read. I also played Canopy and lots of card games.

[@DarthCinema]

I'll admit, bit dissapointed we really never saw Villainous outside the top 10 based on movies list. Just got into it a few months ago and it is honest to god one of the BEST Disney games ever and one of the best board/card games I have played ever. Each combination of villains really makes the game feel utterly unique, and with the announcement of Syndrome, Madam Mim, and Lotso joining in the next expansion in 2022, I am VERY excited to see where they decide to take it next. What I am saying is, please No Rolls Barred, play villainous on stream, and give it the love and care it so rightfully deserves. (Adam if you are reading this, I suggest The Evil Queen, Dr. Facilier, Ratigan, or Yzma. Genuinely fun and a blast to play as)

[@thebestmediocregamer]

Any chance we can get a 2022 list as well?!

[@ghostrider75666]

ROFL!!!!! You leave Mushroom Blair alone!

[@QT5656]

Summoner Wars sounds like the iconic ZX Spectrum game Chaos by Julian Gallop... very interesting 🤔

[@aldaron1021]

Why No Burgle Bros 2 playthrough, I would love to watch it

[@stefanstenke4594]

Please play Mind MGMT on board game Club!

[@jodawoe]

The Initiative is so much fun.

[@philb6133]

If ‘Hit the Silk’ wasn’t on here, I would’ve rioted.

[@sjd83]

Other titles for this video include; "20 ways to erode your credit card balance that you have just spent the last year paying off", and "Here's several hours of content from NRB that you haven't watched yet, so get to it!" Thanks Adam! (Both genuinely and sarcastically)

[@valkilmerscareer2884]

My number 1 for 2021 is Solomon Kane Number 2 Final Girl (the single most innovative production in gaming this year) Number 3 Burgle Bros 2

[@GamersGenieBoardGames]

My favorite game I played this year is definitely Sleeping Gods.

[@RpG-HeRo]

Do more review videos Adam! The group games don't have the same substance as these 😢

[@robertparish198]

It’s between Pandemic Legacy S1 or Mysterium Park for me

[@adamfromm]

Me: Oh, yay! I've actually got some money saved up! NRB: [video] Me: ...fuck.

[@joaquincaceresguibovich3182]

Would any recommend the crew: planet nine? Since it's the only one translated to my language and available in my country

[@christianlawrence2714]

Adams burns are perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

[@IanRHyland]

"It's like the evil Blair." Isn't that just regular Blair?

[@FatCastro]

Man the more I hear about Mind MGMT the more I wanna get it before it becomes the big hotness and everyone buys it. Also: Am saddened no Oath but understandable, that game is very love it or hate it.

[@perspicacioussimpleton7288]

I'm surprised that Furnace didn't take a spot on your list. If you've yet to play Furnace, you absolutely should.

[@NoRollsBarred]

ADAM: Ooh, I haven’t yet, but definitely curious

[@perspicacioussimpleton7288]

@@NoRollsBarred I hope you like it as much as I do! Have fun!

[@MrFiftypencehead]

Man, I have enough board games and now I want at least 4 more... Argh!

[@scotthamilton9515]

Support No Rolls Barred! Give 'em a subscribe and Get on Board! Its always a pleasure to hear Adam talk about board games!

[@mdrglxix3699]

I thought Blair was the evil Blair...

[@cryb0rg]

I'd wondered where Adam went after WhatCulture. Mfka started a board game channel

[@goldskarr]

He also frequently does list videos and fantasy booking over at Parts Funknown if you wanna hear him bitch about wrestling still.

[@MrBrknsyt]

Please play Betrayal on House on the Hill Adam and company.

[@brockmarie]

They've played it here: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6quYZ54jNB5mMU

[@payko5262]

Top 20, because he couldn't quite squeeze in jabs at everybody in just 10 🤣

[@jaym1889]

Most of these games aren't available on amazon UK anymore!

[@lancetruesdell7093]

...Nemesis? Surprised that didn't make the list

[@brockmarie]

I think Adam's just listing the best games that were published this year?

[@jejouejeuxpartage9542]

N03 GALAXY TRUCKER N02 FORGOTTEN WATERS N01TYRANS DE L'OMBRETERRE (new games in europe on 2021)

[@AnneEliseMorrigan]

Wait wait WAIT! If Blair is evil, would Evil Blair be... GOOD?

[@TownshipRadio19]

And now I'm gonna be broke. Thanks

[@azhurin8703]

BotC video when?😭

[@Thelunawolf731]

Likely next week? Christmas Clocktower😄

[@azhurin8703]

@@Thelunawolf731 man I'm so excited, specially after seeing Daddy Ben's twitter.

[@Snipfragueur]

Wait... I don't unserstand Destinies. At least the... "reason" as to why you have to be the first to "fulfill your destiny". Do the others have a destiny that contradict yours ?

[@NoRollsBarred]

ADAM: Yeah, everyone has a different side-quest that involves trekking around the map and doing stuff. Once you’ve done that quest you can start your character’s ‘endgame’ which is a whole bunch of story and skill checks, while everyone else rushes to finish their quest and start their own finale. Absolutely bonkers, never played anything quite as exhilarating and also annoying.

[@Snipfragueur]

@@NoRollsBarred Interesting, I do like the idea. Might check it out. Thanks for the reply.

[@theabyss86]

What TF he call bumper cars?

[@bz3086]

Comment

[@spicyg8122]

First!

[@benjaminrosa1418]

Please Adam, change your phone. or repair the busted screen. it's not so expensive!!!

[@NoRollsBarred]

ADAM: NEVER!!!!

[@EmmaBonn96]

I knew sully would be compared to number 1

[@JDizaster]

Wait wait wait...a 'dodgem'? Do Brits have a different word for bumper cars? OK, but... why?

[@davidmurphy563]

4:10 Why did you pronounce "derby" with an "e" sound and not like "darby"? That's American, I've never heard an Englishman do that before. Meh, doesn't matter, threw me a bit is all.

[@joegarcia9729]

Kabuto Sumo was such a disappointment, would not recommend. Bored my playgroup to tears.

[@Lezzyboy87]

The less 'funny voices the better

[@awesomekellon]

I'm going to unsub cause of the iPhone lol 0:58