BEST SURPRISES, WORST DISAPPOINTMENTS, & MORE | Midyear Board Game Tag

[@gurnblanston2848]

Great list, Reggie! Here's mine: Prompts [Jan 2023 to Present] 1. What is your favorite game? For me, this category should be "Favorite game besides Final Girl", to make it fair. With that in mind, I'll say Rolling Heights. 2. What is your most played game? Final Girl. Easily. 3. What was your biggest surprise? Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest. Thought I would like it, but I absolutely LOVE it 4. What has been your biggest disappointment? Mystic Paths. Played it at a game night with 6; board was too crowded, friends did not enjoy it 5. What game do you want to get off of your Shelf of Shame the most? Sleeping Gods 6. Which game from 3+ years ago did you discover this year? Skull King. As good as advertised. 7. Which anticipated releases are you most excited about for the second half of the year? 20 Strong 8. What's your personal favorite video that you’ve posted to your channel? I don't have a channel, but my favorite video was Tim Chuon's Fire and Ice Awards

[@rolling.reggie]

Great answers! Final Girl and Skull King are on my list. But, Libertalia ALMOST won my favorite game spot!!! I am saving it for a different video though.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I still haven't played it, but you've certainly convinced me to give Architects a play when I get a chance. The rule book for Puerto Rico has a number of issues, so if you're looking for an assist, I know a guy with a video that covers the correct information (if that would help). Thanks for the tag - going to try to do a video response for it!

[@rolling.reggie]

Already saved to my Watch Later ❤️

[@OurFamilyPlaysGames]

Interesting list. 7 Wonders Architects is a great game for families and we really like it. Maui is okay and we play it, it's a good filler game for us. Cascadia is a mordern classic and is treasured in our collection. Good job Reggie! 🙂❤❤

[@rolling.reggie]

Big agree! Cascadia is a modern classic.

[@daem0nfaust]

I was surprised by how much I'm enjoying Challengers. Personally, not Kennerspiel-level for me because it seems so accessible rules-wise. I wonder if this supplants Millennium Blades in terms of booster pack draft simulation (nobody talks about that game anymore anyway, unfortunately).

[@rolling.reggie]

That's how I feel too! Just played again this weekend and adored it. I also agree, it's lighter than what I expect the Kennerspiel to be.

[@jeremycarlson1189]

Glad this video popped up on my page. First...Scythe is my number 1 game. Glad to see someone else find it and love it. Then....Puerto Rico, which is in my top 5. I'm glad they fixed the theme, but this game could have the theme completely removed and I'd still love it based on mechanics. Love it. I'd suggest playing it with a bunch of newbies, cause it has the same issue that Scythe has. Anyone with experience playing either game will crush new players. Both are outstanding though. Great video....will now check out your others!

[@rolling.reggie]

I really appreciate that advice about PR1897! I was able to play Scythe with 3 new folks as well and I def think that lended to us enjoying it more.

[@mauriceandrewsjr5929]

You know I had to show up for Champions!

[@rolling.reggie]

Yessir!!!! Been playing through the Thanos campaign. Loving Spectrum lately.

[@mauriceandrewsjr5929]

@@rolling.reggie I hated her at first. But now, I'd easily play as her with no issues. Her design is so much fun.

[@longtimeninerfan1309]

Fun video. 😊 Always nice to hear from fans of “Scythe” and “Cascadia”. I’m hoping the “Landmarks” expansion will include some additional scoring cards. “7 Wonders: Architects” is a neat welcoming game. I enjoyed my one play of it belonging to some others. Some friends who are a family of 7 asked me for game ideas for groups of at least 7. Of course, that came to mind. I found a lightly used copy for a very good price and sent it to them as a gift along with “”Just One”!

[@rolling.reggie]

Those are great choices for a family of 7! I’ve praised Just One in the channel before. You’ve got great taste!

[@rahdo]

fun list! (removing my posted list fro here since we'll be doing it as an R&R&R live stream episode on july 17th) :)

[@rolling.reggie]

Rahdo!!! Great list. Would love to see you or Ruel talk about these. I heard you talk about Electropolis in a recent video and immediately put it on my list!

[@rahdo]

​@@rolling.reggie hehe i actually suggested this very topic for the next R&R show (which is stremaing today) but he REALLY wanted to do top travel games because chris is on the road! so bascially i agree with you more than ruel :)

[@rahdo]

well i talked with ruel some more and he loves it now that he's seen the list of 8 topics, so we're going to do it on the R&R next week and will shout out to RR :)

[@rolling.reggie]

@@rahdo OH BABY. This was always my plan to vicariously join the R&R show as RR lol

[@billjaimez]

Great video, the first video of yours that I watched was that top 10 gateway games looking forward to watching more of your stuff.. Keep it up.

[@rolling.reggie]

Thank you so much for watching!! I have lots of ideas and so little time lol

[@matthewmelissamakak2615]

Its a Wonderful World was definitely an awesome discovery for me as well this year!! Funny enough, Mike Murphy taught me this one at DTW lol Thank you for the shout out Reggie!! ❤

[@rolling.reggie]

Rock on! I hope we have an actual con crossover soon.

[@matthewmelissamakak2615]

@@rolling.reggie I hope the same!!

[@monomundo]

Thank you Reggie. Botanik is my favorite lightweight two-player game. Very interesting list, I am subscribing to your channel.

[@rolling.reggie]

Thanks for the sub! I really think this game is underrated, not enough people talk about it :)

[@michelea2326]

So I changed some of the questions to fit our dynamic, but here are the questions I asked my boyfriend that I based on this video (with my responses): - Favorite game so far: Quacks of Quedlinburg - Favorite play so far: Quacks of Quedlinburg while in LV for Dice Tower West - Biggest surprise game: Brass Birmingham (so not my type of game but really enjoyed it) - Biggest game disappointment: Kingdom Builder (soooooo boring) - Top game to get off "shelf of shame" and to the table: Baseball Highlights 2045, Copenhagen, and Three Sisters - Upcoming game anticipation (rest of 2023 - early 2024): Point City and Shipwrights Redux - Next game accessory purchase: Playing mat (my tablecloth on my dining room table is black and white plaid...it's a struggle to play on sometimes!)

[@rolling.reggie]

Thank you for typing all of these out! I need to give Quacks another chance, I have only played it once and was disappointed, but EVERYONE loves it. Big agree on Point City and buying a playing mat. Also, Copenhagen is a solid game, I think you’ll enjoy.

[@henriwhitehead]

1. My favorite game this year is Combat Commander. 2. My Most Played is Verdant. 3. My biggest surprise was Spicy. 4. My biggest disappointment was Chai 2 player Version (the Kickstarter is dead and won’t ever be fulfilled)5. Shelf opportunity is Inferno. Discovery was Maria (played with David Thompson and Rodney at Origins). My shout out is to Fit To Print and Witchcraft!.

[@rolling.reggie]

I gotta try Verdant! My wife is obsessed with house plants lol. ALso, Chai TEa for 2 was my second biggest disappointment unfortunately. I almost picked it, but I did not buy a copy so it stung a little less.

[@michelea2326]

I did this with my boyfriend last night over dinner and had a super fun convo. (Btw...it was so nice to meet you back in March at Dice Tower West @ the flea market!)

[@rolling.reggie]

I would love to here one of y’all’s answers! And I remember that :) that was so packed lol sorry we didn’t get to connect another time.

[@jamesmurray2690]

Hi Reggie, I am a new subscriber, having been pointed over to here by Rodney at Watch It Played. Just wanted to say I enjoyed this video, and look forward to checking out some of your older ones, and any future ones. I like your presenting style, and love the little zooms in as you ponder your thoughts. 👍😄👍 Cheers J

[@rolling.reggie]

Welcome aboard J! I am so glad Rodney sent you my way.

[@mykeycuento5576]

Rodney sent me here, and I was pleasantly surprised to this channel. You have my sub! Appreciate your thoughts! Scythe and Marvel Champions are my most-played games, Cascadia is always a hit with my playgroup too. Have a different opinion on Challengers, but I can see why some people would like it. For Puerto Rico, I didn't know they revised it. I am Filipino and always found the Spanish colonial theme problematic so I skipped out on it, but now I just might give it a try. Thanks for telling me about it!

[@rolling.reggie]

I am so grateful Rodney sent you my way! That's why I love this hobby, we can align for three of my favorite games (Scythe, MC, and Cascadia) but Challengers doesn't hit for you. P.S. Big agree on Puerto Rico and growing up near Seattle, the thing I miss most is having access to homemade Lumpia all the time lol

[@mykeycuento5576]

@@rolling.reggie from the bottom of my tropical heart, I wish you more lumpia in the future! My folk seem to be everywhere these days, you just might luck out someday!

[@glayher]

Favorite of the year: Legacy of Yu Most played: Undaunted Normandy Biggest disappointment: Masters of the Universe Biggest surprise: Legacy of Yu- I did not expect a this game to be so fun and thinky. I am primarily a solo player and this one was not one I thought I would like but it is awesome. Shelf of opportunity: Frosthaven and Warhammer 40k 10th- I got the Levitation box and can’t wait to actually play it. Best Discovery- Oink Games- Undersea Adventure, Scout and Start Up’s have all been hits for me this year. Anticipated Release of the Year: Expeditions from Stonemaier But I am going to Gencon so I am sure there will be a hype train for me to jump on there.

[@rolling.reggie]

Great answers! I have to say, I think Legacy of Yu will be right up my alley. It's perfect weight for my solo tastes from what I've seen. Also, welcome to the Oink Games family, SCOUT completely converted me last year.

[@mattjenkinscomic]

Marvel Champions love! I need to open Scythe. Keep hearing good things. Great vid!

[@newmoovet]

Just subscribed after watching Watch it played, love what I've watched so far. Love the top 10 gateway games

[@rolling.reggie]

I appreciate you coming by! Feel free to share your Gateway Games in the comments.

[@inspired2game]

Great idea! Love these videos.

[@rolling.reggie]

Thanks so much! It’s been so cool hearing everyone’s responses.

[@BillyIndiana]

Great list and video idea! I'm also excited for that Cascadia expansion and totally agree with your views on 7 Wonders Architects👍

[@rolling.reggie]

Well, you must have great taste! ;) Would love to see you do a video with these prompts Billy.

[@TheLobbyOfHobbies]

Great great video Reggie love some of these games on this list.

[@rolling.reggie]

Glad to hear! If you're back active on KZbin, you should def make a response too!!!

[@boardtoplay]

Love Marvel Champions, easy game to get to the table and fantastic solo.

[@doeyjo4561]

Love it! Need some attention given to mariposas 🦋

[@rolling.reggie]

Last played August 2022 😢

[@randito2387]

Quick question: How are you soloing Marvel Champions? I usually just play 2 heroes. And that seems like a good compromise. Just having one hero is a little tricky.. (cough cough Hulk cough cough).

[@rolling.reggie]

The game is way different with one versus two heroes for sure. It’s just a little simpler to manage for me but I am planning on trying 2-handed soon!

[@garrettgreen6295]

You know the game I really want to play but haven't. The dungeon card game I got a while ago!

[@rolling.reggie]

We gotta give it a try

[@lynnlandre9544]

I love Challengers and would happily play it next time you are at RDG 😊

[@rolling.reggie]

I will be back in a few weeks, we gotta play!

[@PurpleStuart]

Great video, have subscribed. I hadn't heard about the upcoming Cascadia landmarks expansion so thanks, I'll be on a look out for that. My list: Favourite: Can't decide, its between Sea of Legends, Beast or Darwin's Journey. Most played: Dead and Breakfast (the one game my girlfriend is guaranteed to play) Biggest surprise: How replayable Dead and Breakfast is! Biggest disappointment: Damask - great game but component colour issues, in less than perfect lighting its impossible to tell two of the colours apart and in a game all about colour that's unforgivable Shelf of Opportunity : Bonfire has been sitting on my shelf for over a year now... Anticipated releases: Expeditions, the "sequel" to Scythe

[@rolling.reggie]

Welcome aboard!! Love these answers, lots of unique games. Looked up Dead and Breakfast and now I am so excited to try. Also, Expeditions was a close second for me.

[@martycruz2882]

Just subscribed after watching Watch It Played challenged. 😎

[@rolling.reggie]

I am so glad you came by! Was tough but hilarious to see Rodney squirm with personal opinions lol

[@martycruz2882]

@@rolling.reggie lol wasn't it awesome he really stepped out of his comfort zone 🤣 it was great to see that side of him.

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

I need tonplay Batanik

[@rolling.reggie]

You really do, James! I'm gonna keep promoting it till more people try it. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

@@rolling.reggie Billie and Michelle from 2nd Star to the Left love it too

[@thegamesninja3119]

Putting Puerto Rico in video cover is click bait for me.

[@rolling.reggie]

Got em! Appreciate you clicking.

[@thegamesninja3119]

@rolling.reggie I have New Frontiers in my actual active collection to do what Puerto Rico does, with Puerto Rico in storage. I did convert the new version's error plantation tiles into wild plantation tiles for interesting new play. Basic version is grab one to grab a discarded plantation tile.