Board Game Reviews Ep

[@contheanimator9790]

Smash up is such a fun game to play. Each expansion brings something new to the table. I especially like how they add little secrets to some of the factions. An example being that all the Giant ants action card names are based on Queen songs.

[@MrSkerpentine]

Also the fact that there’s a card in the Rock Star faction based on Rick Astley, so when you draw cards from your deck, you have a chance of literally Rick Rolling yourself :y

[@powerrangerturbo1]

​@@MrSkerpentine solo breaking a base from nowhere because you decided to play "Rick Roll"is do funny. It sells me on Rockstar. Also, Rockstar Bear cavalry is a pretty fun combo. It's not the craziest one, but it's fun and that's what's important

[@Leonix13]

Love Smash Up, one of my favorite home games.

[@thymicere3911]

Soying over obscure bideo games...

[@ignika84]

Same!!

[@FatherTime89]

If you want to get into Smash Up I suggest your first expansion should be It's Your Fault. It has Sharks, Mythic Greeks, Dragons and Superheroes (plus a surprise 5th faction) and they're all pretty good quality.

[@empoleonmaster6709]

As someone who owns every single smash up expansion I am so glad you're bringing attention to it. It's a really fun card game with a very reasonable price point, once someone has and brings all the expansions, that means every person in the gathering has all the cards, there is no "I got lucky and pulled a $50+ card". There's only, "I bought an expansion with some amazing factions (half decks) in them that go well with some other factions in another expansion. As a broke university student I truly wish this game got more attention because it's so well balanced price wise and game play wise. Thank you for covering this.

[@eviltroll6297]

Two can play at that game.

[@joashchechet1675]

Three can play that game

[@crustaceanwindow2183]

Five can play at that game

[@LBart05689]

Six can play at that game.

[@Pelipear]

Seven can play at that game I make skits too :)

[@thedaisygirl207]

Eight can play at that game.

[@finnoffer8539]

I know it’s a little late, but that card that Jay was talking about, that stops a base from scoring for one round, is in the Time Travelers deck, not Cyborg Apes.

[@TazTheYellow]

Oh hey, I love Smash Up. It's really fun when you can find factions that synergize well with each other, but even the general conceit of "pick 2; go nuts" is pretty fundamentally appealing, and means that one won't necessarily get bored of this game for some time. Basically the perfect game to crack open for when you don't know which game you want to crack open. Having a consistent play group to break this out with is also ideal, as some factions are very clearly over-tuned on their own, so being able to have some house bans in play can definitely help everyone have a good time. This goes without saying but, the more factions you have to choose from, the merrier, so I do highly recommend picking up the base game on top of whatever special interest expansion that might catch your eye, just for that many more factions to combine those special interests with. Bear Cavalry with Garden Gnomes? Maybe Vampires with Zombies? Why not, knock yourself out!

[@lunarwings4481]

yeah after I got brutally destroyed in a 1v1 where the opponent had Aliens and Ninjas, we have a rule that the Aliens+Ninjas deck is banned

[@rowanbrown5541]

Ghost Zombies is an amazing combo btw, ghosts discard your hand and zombies play from the discard

[@Gorbgorbenson]

The expansions are dope af. We have a fuckload of them. It's great.

[@ashtongaskill3980]

I feel like the base game needs the Awesome 3000 expansion to feel balanced across the decks, and I found the Monster expansion's power tokens made the game too cluttered, but it's a fun game overall for sure.

[@eduardoramirezjr1892]

Smash Up is amazing, the only issue i have ever had with the expansions is the Madness Counters on the Cthulu Set.

[@rickmore6930]

To everyone who is reading this, i hope you're doing good during the pandemics :)

[@Pelipear]

@Dorian Beaver I guess that's a good thing

[@ultra_cat9607]

@@Pelipear yeah I guess so

[@aaronalfaro677]

He is just cheering up ppl

[@spicyquesodipp]

actually i’m not, thanks for asking

[@thymicere3911]

If only the left could stop supporting the agenda of historically anti-Trump big pharma, then there’d be no pandemic

[@PKLucky]

nice to see you review smash up! my brother and i played this all the time and he'd beat me 90% of the time lol but yeah fun game

[@noreviewplaythrough4051]

The Marvel edition is our new favorite right now.

[@labyrinthwomb]

I love Pretty Pretty! It's my favorite out of the 4 expansions shown. I don't find it to be parody, except in the avoiding copyright sense (eg. Princess Apricot instead of Princess Peach) which I think is cute. Each faction has it's own favorite mechanic - Princesses have fewer, but powerful minions, Cats take control and destroy their own, Mythic Horses are powered up when they are together, Fairies are a support deck with lots of options because they are mercurial. The Fairies are little weaker, but the the other 3 factions are 10/10 in my book. I don't find the expansion to be insincere at all!

[@casualwoomy]

For a split second I thought this was a smash 4 review

[@spicyquesodipp]

same i had to look at the title a second time

[@thymicere3911]

“hehehehee guys look I still play splatoon in 2021 guys I have so much personality”

[@casualwoomy]

@@thymicere3911 it’s the 9th best selling switch game and it’s getting another title in 2022 it’s perfectly acceptable to be playing splatoon right about now

[@n0ame1u1]

Steampunks are one of my favorite factions. Their focus on base actions combined with ridiculously strong actions like Rotary Slug Thrower and Accromotive make them super fun to play. I also really like Awesome Level 9000 in general because it comes with 4 totally different factions, as opposed to the others where they all kind of have the same theme

[@dulldusk]

The only thing that would make this review more awesome than it is...is if the cards were eatable.

[@Paragon13]

Sakurai’s rooting in the bottom of the barrel with Fighter Pass 3.

[@jeanclarencesantos770]

wth I didnt know prozd wasnt verified

[@darkninjafirefox]

I've tried to explain how to play this game before but it's so hard without the game. Also steampunk is one of my favorite factions

[@rebeccaa4769]

I've played with the sci-fi expansion and have Loved both the cyborg apes and spies! We did have to implement a house rule though that you can't play with both the zombies and the shapeshifters in the same game; if someone chooses one, the other is put aside. The shapeshifters just become markedly OP when they can copy zombie abilities and power levels, to the point that every time they were both around the shapeshifters player won easily.

[@empoleonmaster6709]

As someone with way too much experience with the game, you REALLY do not know how powerful decks can be if you think Zombies and Shapeshifters are overpowered together. I own every single expansion and can tell you right now, if you think they're too OP, you're not even in sight of the iceberg for how powerful decks can be.

[@rebeccaa4769]

@@empoleonmaster6709 lol cool, any examples?

[@empoleonmaster6709]

​@@rebeccaa4769 If you're looking for S tier decks among even experienced players which includes every card. This list is by no means comprehensive, it doesn't even include the Marvel expansions, and the total number of deck combinations is currently at 3,321 unique pairs, but it should give you a reliable start for knowing what decks are good vs bad. Note (T means it includes the titan that came in a special expansion pack, but you can print out the card for IRL use because they're special cards set to the side): S tier (10/10 use these in a tournament online or otherwise) Kaiju + Incas, Innsmouth (T) + Rockstars Teddy Bears + Mythic Horses Changerbots (T) + Werewolves (T) Note you only want to use the Werewolf titan. Itty Critters + Grimm's Fairy Tales (you have to be really good to know how to use this right) Mages (from the Munchkin set) + Ghosts (T) Minions of Cthulu (T) + Zombies (requires a fair degree of skill because there's a LOT you can use each turn) A tier (8-9/10) Zombies + Robots (this combo is frequently banned by new players that think it brings about the apocalypse and is unstoppable) Wizards (T) + Penguins (Penguins are from a special promo pack for $15, the deck is REALLY fun and fairly powerful, but is more A- tier unless you have a card counting god playing the deck) B tier (7-8.5/10, can do pretty well and do well against even A tier decks) Superheroes + Zombies (extremely consistent deck that is great for new players, I use this and Robots + Time Travelers T as my benchmarks for if a deck is even half way decent, it can do well against them) Ghosts (T) + All Stars (a bit more advanced for new players, and in the hands of someone that knows what they're doing can be really good) Robots + Time Travelers (T) (deck's level of amazingness is dependent on how quickly you draw Tech Center when you have a bunch of minions in play, if it was more reliable and consistent it would easily be A tier, but due to luck dependency it's B tier) Mages + Robots (not the best deck and has consistency issues, but if you play it right, it will have ONE godly turn where it just nukes half the field via minion spam, again, if it was more reliable and consistent, it would be one of the best decks in the game) D tier (4-5.5/10, if you see people thinking these decks are OP or ban them because of "how good they are", they do not know what they're talking about and you should ignore any further discussion from them regarding the game) Princesses + Superheroes (both factions have far better pairings) Mythic Horses + Robots Halflings + Robots F tier (0/10 ban these not because they're good in any capacity, but because they do nothing, take up a lot of time and leave the person playing them and people near by with a distaste for the game) Time Travelers (T/without T) + Wizards (T/without T) (this deck can and will have 15+ minute turns and still end up doing effectively nothing) Minions of Cthulhu (T/without T) + Elder Things (you give everyone madness....and do next to nothing else, you are the fly buzzing about that annoys people, but does nothing otherwise) Spies (T) + Grannies (I don't know how this deck managed to even win one round in a tournament, it's a good idea on paper, but is just REALLY BAD in my experience)

[@jiggybean8514]

This is such a great game and concept, we were excited to see some new expansions!

[@rowanbrown5541]

Fun fact, Giant Ants are mostly Queen references

[@crunchybanana6489]

“Wow look at all that smash” ProZD 2021

[@LightingtheDraghog]

Hell yeah! I love Smash Up so much! I always looking to get more expansions!

[@Rick_Sanchez_Jr.]

Can you do a board game review on Carcassonne please? I really like that one

[@hypersapien]

I ended up selling all my SmashUp stuff... I like it conceptually, I desired more and more expansions to add endless variety to the game. The downside is, when you play with new players, the more expansions you have the more rules you have to explain. Someone's playing with the Lovecraft set? Great, now you get to explain madness cards. Smashup it self doesn't FEEL like a hardcore game, yet the rules explanation gets so long that you feel like you're explaining a much harder game.

[@leoma205]

Thank you for making my day!

[@nromerob]

Game Suggestion: No Honor Among Thieves

[@theavatarkal]

I have every single expansion and no one cool enough to play with me... to be fair, I have 2 mtg playgroups that get together multiple times per week where I could probably get some players.

[@seniorwatashi]

If you could create any smash up faction what would it be ?

[@martinberger3989]

Youre an effin legend. Hope you never stop.

[@dasoupsoup]

Please review the game Deer in the Headlights. It's a little game I found that was pretty fun to play.

[@MichaelHaneline]

I love Smash Up, I own at least one of every set (except for the Marvel set)

[@DRDJkoolade]

You guys think he’s gonna review “Duel Masters: Battle of the Creatures” soon?

[@Lyubimov89]

I like the idea of the game, but playing it with over 3-4 people is just an exercise in frustration. Due to how the bases are balanced, any one particular base can go from zero to captured in a few folks' turns, meaning that you cannot really be strategic. You just fire off the best thing you have at a base that looks like it might be capped and hope that nobody will be able to fire a bigger thing (which, chances are, they will).

[@SynoDraws]

How are the contracts in Liyue, Mister Krosl?

[@summerboi4988]

i was just watching one of your food review videos and i got this notifications so i rushed here :)

[@doomslayer8857]

I love this game. Especially the titans

[@amalaspina]

What are your thoughts on Sentinals of the Multiverse?

[@ogreman2229]

A lot of bookkeeping but man I love that game! Tracking health with the app makes it much friendlier. It’s one that will never leave my collection.

[@MrAmericanlolz]

You should take a look at the DUNE board game, really fun strategy

[@taimoortariq8738]

As a non board game player, i have a question for the pros here, why do you play board games? A person plays video games because of loot or level ups or fun in the action like in fps or street fighter like games, but what does a person look upto when playing board games? Is it the fact that you can have a good time with friends or just the rules make you feel good?

[@pridas5202]

Would you still like an answer to this?

[@taimoortariq8738]

@@pridas5202 i would love to have an answer to my question

[@pridas5202]

@@taimoortariq8738 Well for me board games are fun. That fun comes from: 1) The fact that 99.9% of board games are played with other people. This means that there’s usually a lot of social talk during the game and casual interactions with people. 2) The board game itself. I love strategy and a lot of traditional board games are badly designed. New age board games have cool themes, allow you to make interesting strategic decisions etc. There are lots of genres just like video games. 3) The physical aspect of moving pieces, playing cards etc just can’t be beaten. It also means that board games are more widely accessible as they don’t require good “mechanics” - there are not thumbsticks or keys to press. Also you don’t have to buy a console for someone to play their game with you. I’ve been playing modern board games for the past 8 years and have a collection of over 100. I still play video games but I have never made friends online so I’ve never valued the multiplayer experience other than with friends. Also playing board games literally just makes me happy at a level that no other activity can come close to.

[@pridas5202]

@@taimoortariq8738 and to compare them to video games, there a lot of board games that have similar mechanics to them - in fact the number one rated board game of all time at the moment actually does have loot, level ups and a story system. Those are called campaign games and are just another genre of board games.

[@Pandahboymtg]

I believe Time Walk is banned... Oh wait that's a different game.

[@deiseach02]

They look good enough to eat.

[@The-Blue-Knight]

May the 4th be with you!

[@meadows.9700]

Hello :) Have a nice day

[@BluFactory816]

Now this is gaming

[@thedrunkenpawn172]

Great review!

[@teekotrain6845]

IDK WTF you're talking ab....but clearly you do. So 👍 from me

[@Mr.Galaxia]

Hello new skedadudler

[@thanilax8004]

EXCUUUUUSEEEE ME did you play krosl in genshin impact!? king dragon sends his regards

[@bellavu4444]

Hey!

[@dulldusk]

And i have to mention.. the pointy pink nails are just too sexy for my love, as right said Fred said.

[@dynamosaurusimperious6341]

good video.

[@Bundeskaiser]

Funny that you consider Monster Smash to be the best expansion. I think most people see it as one of the worst.

[@WanderingWolf365]

ayyy nice.. i love board games - WW

[@empoleonmaster6709]

comment so this game's video gets suggested to more people

[@ryanrheaume4504]

WHERE ARE YOU GETTING ALL THESE RHYTHM HEAVEN SHIRTS?

[@MotherOfTheSea]

Hey king

[@vustvaleo8068]

stay safe everyone

[@seanoneill9299]

hello

[@crxbb]

Hi

[@jchicken4015]

だいスキ!

[@exx1793]

Maybe first idk

[@HugonautilusX]

SungWon, I listen to these videos to hear your voice, not Jay's.

[@rileyace1107]

I caught an early one lets go

[@thenerdyanarchist3492]

Cool

[@stupidrat379]

No one is ever first

[@empoleonmaster6709]

comment for interaction boost

[@geekytronicxz7777]

idk what to comment who want to talk about board game

[@ericramos4098]

Lol I love you

[@tylercai]

Yoooo

[@iop4everdudesryu112]

First truly.......

[@Me-wx1mt]

I am lol

[@stupidrat379]

No one is

[@bensonchoong8067]

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[@sussell27]

23

[@empoleonmaster6709]

comment

[@Me-wx1mt]

First like!

[@tatsu0_shinada]

fast

[@Me-wx1mt]

I’m early! First lol

[@Me-wx1mt]

I don’t think anyone cares though. Also, don’t reply “no you aren’t” because I got here when there were 0 views and no comments and I was the only one who liked

[@malliemaile6746]

@@Me-wx1mt But youtube doesnt work like that KZbin doesnt reload automatically so it wont show someone liked or viewed while your in the video. Plus you arent the first viewer either since yiu didnt see it at "no views"

[@Me-wx1mt]

@@malliemaile6746 how do you know that I didn’t see it at no views?

[@Me-wx1mt]

@@malliemaile6746 because you have no proof that that’s not true?

[@Me-wx1mt]

@@malliemaile6746 plus I was the first like that the video got and likes load in.

[@Dablooner]

Wow I'm 10 min early

[@ericramos4098]

First

[@xact.toeblades]

cool..