I think my daughter and I were subscriber numbers 19 and 15, way back in 2017ish. So great to see your growth, progress, and success over the years. Well-deserved. Thanks so much for all of your hard work!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Wow that is honestly so incredible to us that you were on board with our silliness so early and that you’re still here! Amazing. We are humbled
@rikhavok7 ай бұрын
Haha! I don’t know when I actually hit the subscribe button for you guys, but I do remember watching your thrift store throwbacks. But, the first video I ever watched of yours was about Hanabi.
@laurencesingh39488 ай бұрын
I love your guys' dynamic and energy! It reminds me of my younger brother and me. I moved across country last year so I miss hanging out with him and playing games as regularly as we used to. Watching you guys makes me miss him in a good way and look forward to our next visit. The dodgeball joke during Sankore had me cracking up and is exactly the kind of thing my brother would have said. Keep up the great work! I found you guys and subscribed just this past year. I'm looking forward to your continued success! My most anticipated for 2024 are: 1. Ezra and Nehemiah (love the theme and I've recently become a Shem Phillips fan) 2. Inventors of the South Tigris (this trilogy has been AMAZING so far) 3. Sankore: The Pride of Mansa Musa (cool African historical/education theme with amazing art by the best in the business) 4. Daitoshi (Dani Garcia seems like a great up and coming designer and Devir has been knocking it out of the park with their productions) 5. Windmill Valley (see previous comment but replace Devir with Board and Dice - just a little wary as this one is described as light and I tend towards heavier games) 6. Galactic Cruise (unique theme with awesome art and seems like pretty solid, heavy gameplay)
@chrisrysso40268 ай бұрын
Discovered your channel this year, enjoy your videos very much. Really enjoy your playthroughs and love your shorts. Thought your board game scavenger hunt was a lot of fun, hoping you do something like that again!
@tlance44808 ай бұрын
Only part way through the video, but some of my favorite content of yours are the KZbin shorts that either or both of you do. Shows the goofy/fun side of you guys more
@txsportsfreak028 ай бұрын
Thank you guys for the great year! Can't wait to see what y'all do this year!
@kgkang2558 ай бұрын
So awesome your channel did so well last year. Been a big fan of you guys since you guys first appeared on Dice Tower's board game breakfast and have always been confused why you're not way bigger. Your shorts are awesome and is probably my primary way of interacting with your channel. Keep up the amazing work - upwards and onwards to 100k!
@thepilgrim83368 ай бұрын
You guys have quickly become my favorite board game you tube channel. The shorts are excellent too!
@douglasladd94787 ай бұрын
Seconded!
@grahamglaser8 ай бұрын
Two of the best in this hobby board game space. Proud of the work you put into 2023 and looking forward to the great things you'll do in 2024!
@djmurp28 ай бұрын
Shorts, comedy, and a nice mix between rapid fire stuff and long plays etc. I think that’s a really good brand! 👍
@huntermayday8 ай бұрын
I’m honestly shocked you guys don’t have more followers, my favourite board game channel!
@robertaustin63028 ай бұрын
Stoked on the idea of a new studio for you guys! That’s gonna be rad! Love the energy you guys bring to the community and appreciated the years of great content. Keep going strong! 🤘
@Firebeees8 ай бұрын
Thank you for making 2023 a great year on KZbin! Super excited for all that you have planned this year! My most anticipated games are the Nusfjord Big Box, Middle Ages, Conservas, Boreal, and Windmill Valley
@TylerAndToast7 ай бұрын
Love your humor, top tens, and playthroughs, but my favorite is your rapid reviews and how in depth you go at actually explaining any game you talk about and not assuming the viewer knows. And the reasons why you enjoy them. Keep it up guys!
@melissadeprez57408 ай бұрын
Congratulations on an amazing 2023! My son and I have been following you since we first saw a video of Mike talking about the “fire park” he built in his backyard which proceeded to catch his yard on fire. That day you became a hero to my 12 year old and we have been following you ever since. Thank you for all the great content you put out, you bring much joy to this hobby! Wishing you more success in 2024.
@SnareSpectre8 ай бұрын
Kind of surprised to not see Civolution on this list! Thanks for turning me on to Endeavor: Deep Sea and Galactic Cruise - those look really cool.
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Oooh I'd forgotten about Civolution!! Thanks for reminding us. Absolutely intrigued by that one
@lauramogus51128 ай бұрын
Congratulations you guys, you have been a pleasure to watch since the beginning, so glad many others are finding you and appreciating the time, heart and humour you put into your content. Best wishes for another fantastic year of growth.
@boardtoplay8 ай бұрын
So many great games coming out this year but I’m in the same boat I can not wait for Inventors!
@lukepickles50998 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the new changes going forward! Especially playing the games you want to play! And I’ll be excited to catch the live streams now they’re on here rather than twitch. More murph, more mayhem!
@rahdo8 ай бұрын
wow, your hometown is sacramento? mine is knight's landing, and some of my fondest childhood memories back in the 70's was making the trip to the "big city" for stuff like going to the movies and stuff :) congrats on the big number jumps! :)
@monstermash43248 ай бұрын
Looking forward to more Murphtastic content in the coming year🎉
@IllBuythePopcorn8 ай бұрын
Always enjoy these types of videos to get a glimpse of what (MAYBE) will be coming out. Can't wait to see the new content!
@a-c-m8 ай бұрын
I would add Mistwind and Kelp to your list, both should come out in 2024 as well.
@TotallyBoard7 ай бұрын
I love the dynamic between you both. Keep killing it and excited to see the growth of your channel!
@TheBrothersMurph7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@douglasladd94787 ай бұрын
Very excited about the channel updates, keep it up gents!
@EpicFamilyAdventures8 ай бұрын
"2023 is over"!? "Those games are gross"?! I just bought all the games you guys recommended!
@BDrisco19828 ай бұрын
"The hot games are a fickle friend, Harry. Celebrity is as celebrity does. Remember that." I'm sure that's how the quote goes. 😜
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Oh gosh we’ve made a huge mistake! Ok play all those games first and THEN realize it’s all trash and in the past
@dadsanddice8 ай бұрын
Love hearing the channel stats! Keep it up guys
@dreadpirate9078 ай бұрын
I've started doing my top 100+ list every year for the last 3 years around when the Dice Tower does theirs, and already I love being able to see the shifts from year to year. Look forward to your yearly top 100s!
@ncreson8 ай бұрын
I discovered your channel this year thanks to Foster the Meeple and I'm glad I did. Love your videos, especially your comedic shorts ("what kind of board game would be called Pickleball?" "I thought it was a Reiner Knizia game"). As for this year, I'm also excited for Dragon Eclipse. I backed it on Gamefound. Gnome Hollow has been on my radar since last summer. I met Ammon, the designer, at Gem State Gaming Con in Boise, ID. He's pretty fun to talk to and BS with. Other games I'm excited for include Wyrmspan, Cascadia Rolling, and Nocturne.
@niclarice7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the growth of your channel. Your love for the hobby and the joy it brings you is so evident in your videos and I look forward to what is to come this year. Welcome back to Sacramento!
@zachlanshe35407 ай бұрын
I am not a long time sub but the energy and banter you both have keeps me hooked. I love everything that you are doing! Keep it up and excited to keep watching in 2024.
@aliglidden67088 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your successes! Love watching you! ❤
@giulianogaldi1397 ай бұрын
Fantastic news you guys are coming back to the Valley. Maybe someday we’ll have a chance to play something together. Love you content, bros 😊
@oceanevicente8 ай бұрын
So happy to hear you had an amazing year with the channel, you really deserve it guys, you are just AWESOME !!!!! I always have fun watching you, you basically are medicine for the mind you know :D So I wish you the best for 2024, and I can't wait to keep following you in all your crazy adventures, challenges and stuff :D Take care, Cheers !!!!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kindness!
@alexblake58288 ай бұрын
Moving back to NorCal! Love to see it.
@miguelgonzalezwalter19308 ай бұрын
So satisfying to hear you guys making progress and building your community. Really well deserved. You seem to me the most down to earth guys out there and your reviews at least to me seem least influenced by the newest hotness. I really appreciate that aside from your humorous attitude and taking things with a wink and a smile on your faces. Keep doing that, it's wholesome in the hobby.
@codydavis31008 ай бұрын
Galactic Cruise is up there for me. I'm also excited for World Order, follow up to Hegemony. And the campaign will hopefully be this year but Speakeasy from Vital Lacerda. Love the theme, the designer, and Ian O'Toole will knock it out of the park as usual. Of course all of the other games I've already backed that still need to arrive like Unconscious Mind, Perseverance, Old King's Crown, DCeased, Kelp, The Battle of Versailles. Great time to be in the hobby. Gnome Hollow is a new one to me and excited to see what it's all about.
@AhJong07 ай бұрын
Love the video being a twofer of updates and anticipated. I played a prototype of 'Galactic Cruise' - was very good but the finished product will add so much 😊
@ianotoolevideo8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support guys :) New studio sounds exciting!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Thank YOU for being literally the best in the game. We love what you do always!
@GameWeekendChalbie6 ай бұрын
I’m behind on my board game content lately so I’m just watching this now, but super proud of you guys. You both have always been the best board game content creators and I’m beyond happy you guys saw success for all your hard work -Chalby
@TheBrothersMurph6 ай бұрын
Chalby!! literally just went to your Tiktok to see what you've been up to and then your comment pops up! That makes us happy. You're on of the OG's man and we can't wait to see you hopefully soon! Let us know what you're going to this year if anything and we'll make sure we get a chance to run into you and catch up
@GameWeekendChalbie6 ай бұрын
@@TheBrothersMurph That would be amazing! I haven’t been able to go to a con for a while. But this year I am planning on Gencon for Saturday and Sunday. I know you guys are always busy when you go to Gencon, but if you’re there hopefully we can catch up.
@TheBrothersMurph6 ай бұрын
This year we plan to go to the full con and we won't be at a booth so we'll be roaming around and have an easier schedule than usual so let's make something happen for sure!
@MarinaS3418 ай бұрын
Unsubscribed and resubscribed as requested 😂 love y’all! Great video as always! Looking forward to this year of games :)
@matthewzahnzinger7 ай бұрын
I was SO excited when I heard about the theme of The Last Lighthouse... and then I learned it was a solo, which I just don't do. I hope it does extremely well, so ButtonShy decides to come out with a co-op version!
@spillustrations6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your successes! I only started watching your channel this year but this is exciting. Congrats!
@TheBrothersMurph6 ай бұрын
Thank you Sarah!!
@slackfish8 ай бұрын
My New Year's resolution is to get to more of your YT live streams this year. I feel like I haven't talked to you two in ages and I miss you terribly but I recognize that's on me and I'm committed to doing better this year. Thanks for doing what you do.
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Slacky!! Miss you too bud. Life gets busy so we get it but yes please we LOVE seeing you in the community and we'll take any slackfish we can get!
@madisonvanorden94868 ай бұрын
Congratulations on such an amazing year and only good things to come!! You both are so welcoming and engaging. Fully reignited and hooked me on board gaming, even considering LevelUp in a few weeks! Youre content creates my wish lists :)
@joannabroussard9428 ай бұрын
I am hoping for Wyrmspan by Stonemeir Games. It is supposed to be out in March.
@pclubwon7 ай бұрын
My most anticipated is Pax Hispanica! Spring if we are lucky.
@TheBrothersMurph7 ай бұрын
Oooh cool!
@FriedChiggins7 ай бұрын
So I watch the entire opening and unsubscribed…and resubscribed as requested. Congratulations on a fantastic 2023! You two deserve it! Good luck in 2024…both with your channel and the move! I’ll be there again for the Kickstarter! Lastly…My most anticipated games of 2024: #3 Tidal Blades 2, #2 Clank 2, and #1 Gnome Hollow!
@GenesisMediusFin8 ай бұрын
Now Subscribed! Also I got a chance to play Galactic Cruise this last year, and it was fantastic!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Oooh exciting and thanks for subscribing!
@Ryguy07078 ай бұрын
Most excited for Dice Throne Missions and Star Wars Unlimited
@AinSoph8 ай бұрын
I’m really interested in Kavango. Looks like a heavier 7 wonders.
@oneysnyder21168 ай бұрын
Endeavor Deep Sea seems super cool for some reason…
@matthewkolell58887 ай бұрын
Great list! Side note Uruaguay is not landlocked, Paraguay, and Uruaguay has the 3rd largest GDP per capita of Latin America & Caribbean countries. It is a cool country with amazing people.
@FostertheMeeple8 ай бұрын
Print that MONEY Button Shy!!! aha Also love you both
@blakwngbrd8 ай бұрын
Loved hearing you mention Raas: A Dance of Love! That one is gonna catch a lot of eyes when it comes out!
@darlene71658 ай бұрын
What an exciting year ahead for you (and us 😊)! I am so incredibly proud of you both! Love this channel! Keep up the great work! Hope to see you guys at DTW!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
We plan on being there!
@ericnelson3828 ай бұрын
Love the energy! Love watching you guys. My recommendation (maybe eventually) is bring in other KZbin board game guest. There’s a handful of popular names and I think several of them would click so well with you both. I’m wishing the best for you two. You deserve it!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
We definitely want to make more collabs happen in the future it sounds like such a blast
@terry3733H8 ай бұрын
guessing each other’s game list, or random bg trivia with guests’d be hilarious 🤣 +ve vibes 😊🎉 2024
@thepilgrim83368 ай бұрын
My most anticipated: Flock Together, Critter Kitchen
@eVanDiesel8 ай бұрын
Atlas Lost might be my most anticipated
@mariocrest8 ай бұрын
Amazing channel guys, one of the best in terms of content, production and edition. 💪🤙
@MrKevster248 ай бұрын
Congratulations, very much deserved! But, YES! MOAR Challenges! Favorite video you guys ever did was the best 8 hr Game Day. Don't even know how many times I watched it.
@rolling.reggie8 ай бұрын
Buy your new studio in Portland, Oregon 😎 Also, last year I put in my Notes app that Mansa Musa would be a great theme for a board game of I ever got the motivation lol nice.
@koltinthompson13218 ай бұрын
I’m excited that YOU’RE excited about Galactic Cruise!
@notthatseanbean8 ай бұрын
I’ve been here since the Board Game Breakfast skits through now (also referred to as The Cycle of Hair! Love and hugs, brothers.
@jjtheBaldBoardGamer7 ай бұрын
Games I’m looking forward to receiving this year: Andromeda’s Edge (#1), Cthulu DMD: Fear of the Unknown, Planet Unknown, and Unconcious Mind. Games I look forward to being released: Inventors, no doubt, Gnome Hollow, Pampero, River Valley Glassworks, and now, Cascadero because of you two😂
@jaredreninger1588 ай бұрын
As a new subscriber in 2023, really glad to see the overall channel growth and direction for 2024!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Wahoo! So stoked you found the channel!! Glad to have ya
@emilyhart30768 ай бұрын
I love love love YOUR shorts! It’s your shorts that pushed me to subscribe AND join Patreon. Love you guys
@spike24398 ай бұрын
So happy for you guys! Excited to see where you guys go in 2024. Keep it rolling! I must have watched that Bentley vs Board games video at least 5 times. Team bingbong for life!
@jmurphy27518 ай бұрын
Congrats on the move back to Sac and out of Dodgers country! Maybe talk to the Giants and have a board game appreciation night at the yard! Cant wait to see the new studio.
@Poiuytrew.Q8 ай бұрын
Whaaaaaaaaa Sactown???? Hope your move is smooth as butter! 🧈
@Drumox8 ай бұрын
I don't really keep up with new releases, but I'm excited to play through some of the classics that are new to me
@jamesmorgan19678 ай бұрын
Congrats on all of your success! I don't watch shorts...except for yours (because they're so well done). For 2024, I'm curious about Flatiron, the next game by the designers of two of my favorite games: The Red Cathedral and The White Castle. Don't know anything about the game expcept that it's about the Flatiron Building here in NYC.
@robinvandepoele21178 ай бұрын
Thanks for the fantastic year and wishing you the best for the upcoming one! I totally understand that moving to an external studio is an extremely positive choice. Keeping your workplace and home separate is very important when you’re doing something with less structure such as KZbin, both for your motivation and for your mental health! Keep it up guys, it’s gonna be a great year :D
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
This year is gonna be all time for sure!
@jeremycarlson11898 ай бұрын
Would love to see you guys do live play throughs of Vindication (and its expansions), and Union Stockyards. Would also like to see you guys do a video on the deck builder that came out last year through kickstarter called Unition. Love it. Would loooove an Oath or Root series. I would also like to see some older games like Wallenstein, Tikal, Torres...and see what you think compared to what is out now and if they hold up.
@nickvanee9168 ай бұрын
Bentley vs Board games was the only KZbin video I aggressively shared across multiple family chat groups
@imaginedlandscapes8 ай бұрын
Well, you know I’m all in for a good gnome!
@MadMark1188 ай бұрын
Fractured Sky, Mythwind, Tricktakers, Through the Dessert, and hopefully The Dark Quarter, though I am skeptical.
@Jessoya8 ай бұрын
Watch the all thing! I am really waiting for the number one too! I didn't play Scholars yet, just receive my French copy. Can't wait to see new things on the channel! P.S. There is a mistake in my name in the patron's thank you, is Hebert-Mathieu, not HeRbert-Mathieu ;). It's the proof that I watch until the end! :D
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Ooh thank you we'll fix it!!
@jeromed97508 ай бұрын
Can’t wait!!
@Simon-xb6ov8 ай бұрын
I have loved the first 2 entries in the South Tigris series, but after a few plays of Inventors, I would recommend caution with your excitement for it. It is more complex than the other entries, but I haven't felt rewarded by that increase. And while I love shared infrastructure in games, it just doesn't feel meaningful in the game.
@jjtheBaldBoardGamer7 ай бұрын
Been subscribed, going to always be subscribed, was a patreon and will hopefully get back to it soon. Great list! Love love love, Ian O’Toole’s art work and will have to look into some of those games with his art. am SUCH a giant fan of Garphill games. I have so many of their games and will definitely be backing Inventors. Wayfarers shot into my top 3, so quick! Easily my favorite game from them so far, have not played Scholars yet.
@mariebrule35128 ай бұрын
Oh wow Gnome hollow :) play it please 🙏😁😄
@sarumon178 ай бұрын
I live in woodland! Maybe I'll be able to meet the bing bong crew!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
woot! we plan to arrange game meetups in town so we'll be sure to share info with our discord!
@shinyhappymeeple8 ай бұрын
You guys are the best. My favourite channel. Keep up the good work. You deserve all those crazy numbers! 👏👏👏
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
you are too kind!! Thanks so much!
@pojomo12668 ай бұрын
Just so yall know Uruguay ain't landlocked, but great video thanks.
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Oh shoot you’re right! I was thinking of Paraguay!
@artwithnathanael8 ай бұрын
I can't wait for Gnome Hollow!
@KMReviews8 ай бұрын
I’m mostly looking forward to Andromedas Edge, Fractured Sky, and Unconsious Mind
@chunkcurtis858 ай бұрын
I’m looking forward to andromeda’s edge.
@eric.fugere8 ай бұрын
Great Video! I would take a look at Natera: New Beginning as well :)
@aStrix1718 ай бұрын
I only found this channel recently but the videos were good so I subbed. I'm also new to board gaming but I have backed 2 games on kickstarter already: Dracula's Curse & Zombie Survival Infection. So I'm looking forward to those
@cathyzampogna12008 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching for a long time. I love you guys and I love to laugh. One of my favorite videos was when Mike cut his hair. I laughed so hard and showed it to everyone. And Mike looks so much like my nephew, Nick. LOL. Keep going with your work. Love it!!
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
wow that video goes back a long way!! Thanks for sticking around for so long!
@a-c-m8 ай бұрын
Are you sure that Galactic Cruise and/or Inventors of the South Tigris will actually be released in 2024 ? For neither of them, their crowdfunding campaigns have even launched yet !
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
That's a fair point. They're both listed for this year at least as of now so we put them on the list but you never know! however, with regards to Inventors of the South Tigris, they usually run their campaign early in the year and deliver just before the holidays so I'd expect to see the same happen here as well :)
@delainacook44278 ай бұрын
Me and my boyfriend got to play a game that will be Kickstarted in March, it was cool playing a game that only like 30 people have ever played in the world
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@Crooke7438 ай бұрын
2024 Gonna be even bigger 😎
@Christian-cy2pn8 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work,realy enjoyable😊
@Ryguy07078 ай бұрын
How many different ways can we pronounce Uruguay😄
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
Honestly there’s probably more ways we could mess it up
@alister38828 ай бұрын
ANd from Garphil we are not just getting Ezra and nehemia, shipwrights redux and inventors, we also have the new Shem game, storm raiders, Anarchy and Skara brae, so probably many more great game also to be excited, but not all can be Garphill games or Shem phillips, but man, thats my list of anticipated and excited games for 2024.
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
so true! Really packed year from them and can't wait for them all!
@tylerblanchard36348 ай бұрын
Holy crap I live in sac y'all will be in my home town ❤❤❤
@TheBrothersMurph8 ай бұрын
woot woot!
@zavodneydl7 ай бұрын
Skipped. Then subbed
@TheBrothersMurph7 ай бұрын
Thank you for paying the toll
@rb45518 ай бұрын
For me it unconscious mind and Andromeda's edge by a MILE.