Bloc by Bloc 2 in about 3 minutes

[@Firebringer121]

"If you have a blue lives matter bumper sticker this game might not be for you..." Lol

[@3MBG]

Rule FIX: Cop in clashes do move in 2nd edition. This game was number 10 in my top 100 and has been a favourite at our table since we got it. Really glad it got a second edition so more people can pick it up. Not charging for videos also allows me to cover the games I want to spotlight, and this is one. Out of Order games are not a big operation, and they provide a free Print and play of the game. Because it's all about the game concepts, and not about making a bundle of cash for them. I respect the hell out of them for that. To buy this game go here www.boardgameprices.com/prices/blocbloc/?[blocbloc] To get the free print and play go here. outofordergames.com/blocbybloc/

[@fluffnight]

The first link doesn't seem to work...?

[@3MBG]

Just tested it, seems to work ok at my end. Not sure why its not working for you sorry.

[@zackshannon834]

Yeah I'm getting the same issue. Maybe it doesn't work on mobile?

[@AalbertTorsius]

Same issue here (Opera on desktop); KZbin redirect seems to be malfunctioning.

[@3MBG]

Balls. Ah well, you can get the game via the 2nd link. Annoying this, will have to test it for later games as well as thats a problem if i'm going to be providing these links long term. Cheers for the feedback peeps

[@safe-keeper1042]

This game suddenly became a bit more relevant come 2020, didn't it.

[@tannerknox9088]

Love the theme so much.

[@3MBG]

yeah, Its great. Its even better when you play it with a group of union officials ;)

[@crocosnz3322]

Having played my copy twice now, I'm thinking it DEFINITELY needs sleeving! Great artwork awesome game, but the cards are kinda flimsy. I do get the "like Pandemic" vibe, just with a "dice hate me" mechanic in addition to the "decks hate me"

[@Riley-uy5pe]

this one gets around the anarchist book fairs every year. best place to get a copy of the 3rd addition in the US is AK Press

[@zackshannon834]

I'm the opposite person for what this theme is but you can put that aside and still have fun. The game does look cool, I'll definitely pick it up.

[@3MBG]

Good to hear that Zack. The game really is strong in its POV, and I know that will upset some. Glad to see you're not one of them.

[@zackshannon834]

@@3MBG yeah I think you're right. Some people have a hard time separating their political views from their entertainment. I'm very pro capitalism but love star trek, I work in law enforcement and I'll probably like the game. Different strokes for different folks.

[@DownhillPlague]

I’m a cop and this game looks fun as heck.

[@blackflagg9874]

All Cops Are Complicit That being said, glad you enjoy the game.

[@anonarchist1936]

I think in this edition cops in a clash *DO* move, it is only cops in the same district as an occupation (rather than just a bloc) that don't ? Prevents you from using the cheesy tactic of sacrificing single blocs to 'pin down' an entire group of cops for an entire game turn (ie until they attack - possibly even longer with certain cards).

[@3MBG]

You are correct, this is why new editions are a bit of a pain to cover. Its easy to habitually look past a rule. (Added note to pinned comment above)

[@anonarchist1936]

@@3MBG some how read it and my brain just didn't register the first sentence! Did find the first couple of plays it was very easy to accidentally use some first edition rules (or forget handy second edition ones, like the workers getting +1 when building occupations)

[@bullno1]

There should be a 1 vs all cop expansion. It would be a very nice COIN-lite.

[@jonorickard2445]

Heya 3MBG, Have you played the 3rd edition? Looks like its quite a rules revamp, wondering whether if you had, whether you prefer the 2nd or 3rd ed?

[@3MBG]

Did a video for 3rd, its called bloc by bloc uprising. I think each version has been a slight improvement.

[@Icebound777]

Love your videos, keep it up! Btw the song named in the description doesnt seem to be the one playing in the background :)

[@3MBG]

Ah cheers, yep. its "Exit the Premises" updating the description. Good spot.

[@crocosnz3322]

Also with the movement the way I read the rule is the only ways to change direction are by hitting a highway or travelling between metro stations. Is this how you played it?

[@3MBG]

Nope. You can't move diagonally, or across areas where the roads don't reach, and get stopped by cops. But asides from that, you are free to take any path. Including backing out and around, popping in via metros, and generally scooting around the outskirts if you can. I'd recheck page 8. Its quite specific about being able to move between any two regions, using any combination of moves with the above exceptions.

[@crocosnz3322]

@@3MBG Well... that'd make things MUCH easier. We still won on Medium difficulty - and that's with forgetting to roll extra dice for 6+ / 9+ placed blocs

[@energyrockstargames]

Hi, have the game a solo mode? Because on bgg is not written, an the same on the rulebook. I would be very interested in a solo mode, do you have any idea?

[@3MBG]

Yep, although it is just multi-hand co-op rules. You really do need all 4 factions in play.

[@xJAMESVICIOUSx]

Nice, thanks for making these videos, they really are an amazing resource. I would like to make a request for a future video... My friend got Ticket to Ride for Christmas and while I realize that the rules are very simple, I was REALLY surprised you had not done a video on it yet seeing as how popular it is. I had to read the rulebook, no fun :( Lol, but seriously, it would be a good one to have on your channel :D

[@3MBG]

Ha, i personally don't enjoy ticket to ride and don't own it. That said, the gateway classics will all eventually make it on here, as i'd be a fool not to eventually cover TTR, Catan and Carcassonne (Did pandemic recently). Just because those are games people play.

[@xJAMESVICIOUSx]

@@3MBG I kind of figured that might be the case :D TTR is definitely not on my top list of games (and I wouldn't buy it, but since my friend got it as a gift.. now we are playing it lol), but it might be one that would generate a lot of views for you just due to the wide appeal of those, as you said gateway classics.

[@noa3691]

great vid! Can u do terra mystica at some point plz?

[@3MBG]

More likely to do Gaia Project if i'm honest. But i don't own a copy, so it won't be soon

[@ramonrodriguez4881]

Does anyone where to buy a copy

[@3MBG]

It's between prints atm. But they have a free version you can print and play on their site. outofordergames.com/

[@ramonrodriguez4881]

Thank you

[@Kilerazn423]

Selling 1st edition. DM if interested

[@mrthedude55555]

I can't find this for sale anywhere, that's kind of sus.

[@3MBG]

It's out of print at the moment. Small publisher and they were looking at reprinting before covid hit. The free print and play version of the game is available on their website. outofordergames.com/blocbybloc/

[@mrthedude55555]

@@3MBG Thanks for the link! Now I can host a fun, totally not political family game night and or holiday get together.

[@Kilerazn423]

Selling 1st edition. DM if interested

[@davidvelazquez677]

Do you have the updated 2nd edition? If so what are your thoughts?

[@3MBG]

This video is about the 2nd edition? I'm confused as to what you are asking.

[@kennychan6645]

How come I feel this game is like pandemic…

[@3MBG]

Most firefighting co-op gets compared to pandemic. This one plays very differently though

[@shaneannigans]

This game looks fantastic, mechanically. Hope this system gets a dystopian future style reskin where you're fighting an evil corporation and it's private army or some kind of fantasy setting where you 'farm' instead of 'loot' because fighting cops and raiding small businesses just isn't my cup of tea.

[@3MBG]

Yeah, i wouldn't play it with my dad for example (former cop). Still, I don't expect to see it rethemed any time soon as the designers motives are more about the message than the game.

[@ammanite]

@@3MBG I think those themes are still in line with Leftist politics and worldviews though 🤷‍♂️ just sayin!

[@3MBG]

​@@ammanite Potentially, but the authors intent here is very much to comment on the here and now. And, well, the old "future dystopia" is kinda here in many places. It certainly was last year in the US.

[@Riley-uy5pe]

LAME

[@shaneannigans]

@@Riley-uy5pe Who, or what, are you referring to?

[@seppemestdagh6341]

Yay first

[@firebug3256]

“Buy my anti-capitalist board game!” The irony in that statement is so thick you can cut it with a knife.

[@3MBG]

Which is why they also have it as a free print and play available to anyone from their website who doesn't want or can't afford to pay for it. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v96NMX7dyf7mKOD2fmO5Jzh9vKZXEHIY

[@StuxNETozor]

@@3MBG HoStEd By GoOgLe BlAbLa. !!!!!! joking, I'm sure there's magnets on the Web anyways. You doing awesome guys

[@ammanite]

When you live in a system you're forced to figure out a way to get by in it, even if/while you work to destroy/replace it. There's nothing ironic or hypocritical about that.