Alhambra Review - with the Game Boy Geek

Dan takes a look at this Spiel des Jahres winner
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Game Overview
12:24 - Final Thoughts
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[@svetozar37]

In your placement demonstration, you incorrectly say you could place outside your 4 arcades with your 10 tower and 5 arcades, Unfortunately, you always have to be able to get back to your fountain from any tile placed which those two cannot. Hope this helps clear up confusion of those learning to play.

[@shawnfritsche]

Gotta say that I also like seeing multiple viewpoints. There are different types of gamers and having different views is a good way to reflect that. I've enjoyed all of the Game Boy Geek reviews so far. Keep 'em coming!

[@Falcon-ev6ct]

Great review Dan.Good explanation of how to play the game. I like your style of reviews and this game will suit us as we normally play games witj 3 players. Looking to pick this up!

[@thedicetower]

My apologies, Jeff, but that's never going to happen. We want to get as many different perspectives as we can on games!

[@leeclements323]

8:50 I think that's an illegal move. It breaks the "on foot rule" All tiles must be 'walkable' to the fountain. Excellent enjoyable review though Always enjoy watching your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@jorssatto]

I totally agree with your statement. It's wonderful to have the different points of view of many different reviewers. Ryan's opinion is really different from Tom's and the Game Boy Geek!

[@stevepruneau6561]

I am adding this later to my collection. Thanks for your awesome review, Dan :D I'm waiting to buy a few more before I settle for the BIG BOX. 2 or 3 players. Got it!

[@antonioperito6607]

Your reviews are really well done and I appreciate the review style. I wish the dice tower had a better production value, but you guys do great with the resources at hand.

[@kchorst5037]

Is this nicer board only in the first edition? Didn't look the same on the back of the Big Box for sale.

[@patspeth57]

Great instructions on how to play this game - thank you!

[@zandert33]

It's not as if they are skipping reviewing games so that they can put multiple reviews of the same game. They review *most* games (more than anybody else) and ALSO provide multiple reviews of the same game. Win Win.

[@renthicya]

I prefer the original design, where the scoring board is a separate one from the 'Auction House'. In this new installment, players are constantly knocking over the figures on the scoring track as they reach for either the cards or the tiles. Also, it seems that there's no real room for the accessories from the various expanions (which make this game even more complex and superfun). I'd stay with the original version.

[@TheHouseofPanda]

Thanks for the perspective. I recently bought the big box and felt robbed because the one in Dan's video looks so much nicer. I hadn't thought about knocking the pieces over.

[@rogerx1258]

For the longest time I thought this was one of THE gateway games for three players. Now I think the game still does a good job at this while combining tyle laying, set collection and buying. The fact you can´t plan ahead much, what you can do is pretty dependent on luck and the theme is not well integrated made me get rid of it though.

[@jbbmailbox]

Tom while you watching comments, please review your copy of Dreadball.

[@oneMeVz]

I unfortunately played Alhambra in a group of 6. It's complete bs trying to pool money because of those random scoring periods, you'll just fall behind if you don't start scoring by the 2nd period. And there's too much luck riding on the cards - by my turn, all of the high cards and 2-card combos had already been taken. No way to put yourself into a better position, you're just stuck hoping for better. And I don't see how 2-3 players counts as a family game - most families are 4 or more.

[@oneMeVz]

You could review it together so that we get everyone's opinion in one video! It doesn't do a game justice if someone trashes it in one video then someone else praises it three years later. Even more pointless if they say the same things about the game.

[@jbbmailbox]

I wish you guys wouldn't review game that someone else on you Dice Tower network has already reviewed. Review a different game. Tom already reviewed this and the big box expansions.