Boardgames I'm Obsessed With - June 2024

[@matthewmundy9344]

The same temperature as the sun 🤣🤣🤣

[@tekla1981wall]

I love the idea of playing boardgames, but we seldom do. (Thanks for all the tips here.) I'd love more recommendations on beginner friendly games, especially for 1-3 players. ❤

[@brucebush5744]

I’m also really enjoying Capt Flip - plenty of fun little decisions, and it really does seem to be enjoyable for everyone. Things in Rings looks great, I’ll have to get that one. My current big obsession is Marabunta - a sharp, small 2 player game, that’s a mix of roll & write, I split/you choose and area control.

[@RoyCannaday]

So stoked you are having fun with Last Light!! I’ll be super excited to see people playing at DT East! 🚀🚀🚀

[@Ezeekat]

It’s so fun! I’m really hoping to get a big game of it in at the con (though I’ve also got about 100 other games I’ve told myself I’m playing next week so we’ll see ) 😂😂😂

[@RoyCannaday]

@@Ezeekat the good thing is that with the way the game looks if you set it up, they will come! 😁

[@Ezeekat]

@@RoyCannaday that is very true!!

[@shinlichi7860]

@@Ezeekatwhat’s the difference between the kick starter version vs. retail?

[@katelveis]

Apothebakery looks super cute! Also going to try and see a demo of Things in Rings at Gencon. A bad rulebook really does ruin a game. We once played Tiny Epic Galaxies and the rulebook was sooooo bad that we swore off any game ever made by them

[@gamewrit0058]

Yes, love this board games I'm obsessed with idea. Looking forward to hearing about the game con!

[@rubymichalscheck4558]

Another cool party game: Medium

[@tanyasyvrina]

I absolutely love these videos! I'm always looking for new games to add to our collection and your reviews are the best. My partner and I have been playing Mansions of Madness a lot lately and having a great time. I know you said you didn't like Betrayal, but I think you may like this. It has a similar vibe and gameplay without the things you disliked.

[@Ezeekat]

Oh I LOVE mansions of madness. It’s got betrayal vibes for sure, but cuts out the betrayal stuff I don’t like. I’m glad you’re enjoying it!!

[@Textiles4you]

Love this video! I added one of the games to my wishlist, and I plan on getting another one as a gift for my son. ❤

[@Ezeekat]

Yay!! Glad it helped!!

[@JJ_TheGreat]

15:21 I ❤ when games push you in a direction, too! Otherwise, how do you know what action to take?

[@Ezeekat]

I need a little guidance when the game is big and intimidating haha!

[@GemmaWhitehead-y2e]

Been waiting for apothebakery for ages to start in kickstarter, looks amazing and I loved the theme instantly. Also, freaking love a Venn diagram!

[@Ezeekat]

I am also a lover of Venn Diagrams. It’s such an odd thing to love, but here we are 😂

[@GemmaWhitehead-y2e]

@@Ezeekat I have to express to my students how much I love them every single time we use them 🤣

[@JJ_TheGreat]

I ❤ these type of videos! Keep them up! Thanks!

[@Ezeekat]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nashdome]

I am now really getting into the board game side of the internet. Idk if i should thank you or blame you because i feel like i don't have people to play with as often as i would personally like 😂 🥺 I will now be the friend that brings the "weird board games" on game nights!

[@Ezeekat]

I love that! And also remember there are lots of solo games out there too!

[@nashdome]

@Ezeekat YESS!! i am getting my hands on A Gentle Rain ASAP thanks to your short on it. Any others you could recommend?

[@itspaulasbookshelf3076]

I just backed Apothebakery and I can't wait to get my copy and play cause it looks so cute and so fun!!

[@DaniSInNC]

I've played Captain Flip on Board Game Arena and I enjoy it. The game is under the premium program there, but you can jump into someone else's game even if you don't pay for a membership. I liked your thoughts on character specializations when you were talking about Last Light. When I play a game that I am unfamiliar with and it lets players pick a character to play, I usually go for one that has a specialization I can understand so I have something to aim for while I am learning the nuances of the game.

[@KatieL-wk3xs]

Things in Rings - saw your video about on fb maybe a week ago. Your excitement on this one got me calling my local board game shop for the first time to see if they could preorder for me. Mid July I’ll be getting it and am so excited to play it at some of the coffee shops and breweries around. 💕

[@Ezeekat]

Omg I hope you love it! It’s definitely the perfect game to play with a tasty beverage!!

[@KatieL-wk3xs]

@@Ezeekat our family is off to play Abducktion, That Escalated Quickly, and maybe a couple rounds of (the royal game of) UR over the afternoon. Hope you’ve got a fun weekend planned! Have you and your husband played Abducktion?

[@gurnblanston2848]

Great list! You do an amazing job of describing what makes these games so fun! I already had Things in Rings preordered, but you reminded me I need to get Blob Party, and you absolutely sold me on Apothebakery, which I'll be late-pledging, and Last Light, which I hadn't realized played so fast. I'll be picking that one up asap! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@Ezeekat]

You are so welcome!!

[@athenasbibliotheca8099]

So many of these games seem like they would be so much fun! I've actually pleged the Kickstarter for Apothebakery! I'm so excited for when I get it. I want to play it so bad. ✨️

[@Ezeekat]

It’s really fun! I hope you enjoy it!

[@LillypillyHollow]

As someone who enjoys word games like Scrabble, Things in Rings looks like a really fun word game, that involves a lot of thinking. I think my favourite game that you showed is Apothabakery, what an adorable, cozy game. The way you described the story of the game, that the players own a little shop in the forest and cure adventurers through apothecary concoctions in baked goods, that sounds like the beginnings of a cozy fantasy story. Cozy, open ended games like Mythwind that you can play on your own or coopeotvly with others, that also have a story to them that you play through, are some of my favourite games to play, Apothabakery would definitely fit into that cozy game space. Also the little Forries that you get to send out to get ingredients for the healing cures, are absolutely adorable

[@Ezeekat]

It’s cozy with a little bit of darkness which I really love!

[@chastitysenek7499]

I always love your take on board games. I've recently been playing Flamecraft solo and Draftosaurous with a friend of mine. I also taught my aunt and cousin to play Draftosaurous and the difference in the 2 and 3 player mechanics was a lot of fun.

[@Ezeekat]

I really love both of those games! But I haven't gotten Draftosaurus to the table in a long time. I should work on changing that!!

[@SarryLUV99]

Thank you for sharing! Adding Things in Rings and Captain Flip to my wishlist for our family game night. 😀 Always on the lookout for games that our daughter (7) can play with us.

[@Ezeekat]

Oh yes both are great for the family! And Captain Flip would definitely be a good one! Though I actually think Things in Rings would be great for learning as well!

[@SarryLUV99]

@@Ezeekat thank you! I was leaning towards Captain Flip first because sometimes she struggles with some concepts still. But I’ve seen you review it twice and your excitement about it is infectious! 😀