Brooke Vs Dom | Fugitive | LOTB Semi Final

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[@seandunne9048]

Ouch my head 🤯

[@seandunne9048]

Brooke's puns at the end 👏👏👏

[@greekos99]

*Game 1 finishes* “Ah, well now, look at the time stamp...Brooke clearly is going to clean sweep this bad boy” Dom: “3 and 7” 😬😯👌

[@LordBeeGaming]

I was rooting for Dom... and then he said Brooke was really Secretly a duck in clothes... and I gotta cheer for a duck...

[@foggyglasseye818]

Dom unraveling was hilarious, but his lightning-fast round as Marshal was the highlight of the video. Can't wait to see the finals.

[@luigiscazzari4724]

Kudos to Terri for editing the character intros like Brooklyn 99 's opening title

[@red.gem_]

the dynamic between an eerily calm brooke and a nervous wreck of a dom was truly engaging

[@WebMonkey741]

You guys should do a consolation finals game with Laurie & Dom. More great content to be had!

[@ChurchOfTUPAC]

Good idea. Like a 3rd place playoff like they'd do for football in the World Cup or Olympics for the bronze medal.

[@metallsnubben]

Just for anyone who's curious about the Manhunt Rule (which I totally understand why they didn't go over), it works like this: If the Fugitive places card 42 AND the highest revealed card is 30 or lower, the game isn't over yet (but normal turns are). A Manhunt begins and the Marshal gets to, uninterrupted and ONE AT A TIME, guess hideouts. The marshal does NOT get to draw cards though, simply keep saying numbers and as soon as ONE of the guesses is wrong the Fugitive wins. But if you manage to guess eeeevery single remaining hideout you as a Marshal 1. win and 2. are an absolute legend. I think the purpose of the rule (besides being fun and tense) is so the Fugitive can't just do one big "maximally extended sprint" towards the end and win, even tough that would tell the Marshal exactly what came before it

[@driftwisp2797]

That rule seems like it would make it very difficult for the fugitive to win. At first glance I thought an optimal strategy might be for the marshal to guess conservatively while drawing exclusively from the 29-41 pile. If the fugitive drew from the earlier piles as normal then the 29-41 pile would be exhausted by the time they got there forcing them to pass repeatedly and making it easy to catch them. If they drew from 29-41 before they were ready then they'd have a harder time getting there efficiently and wouldn't want to use those cards for sprints, making it hard to shake off the Marshal's guesses and still ending up in a difficult end game. As I thought about it more I figured that a big sprint at the end spending your entire hand to get from 28 to 42 would be the counter to that. It would mean that you couldn't do many sprints before that, but even if the Marshal could follow your trail with conservative guesses they'd risk suddenly losing unless they guessed multiple numbers at a time, and since the fugitive would be skipping the are the Marshal had information on, it'd be very hard to land any multi-guesses. But if there's a special rule to prevent that suddenly loss, I don't know how to properly deal with that.

[@metallsnubben]

@@driftwisp2797 I feel like this is something that came up in playtesting and this was the biggest potential silly case so they added this one exception, but didn't drill down to the increasingly unlikely further edge cases Kinda like how the biggest idea with leap years are how they come every 4 years... except when it's an even multiple of 100 - except when that's also an even multiple of 400, and so on Though I feel like the head start + starting hand is enough of an edge to not get fully trapped by the "exit wall-off" strategy. You get to build up a lot of hideouts and you can't really be stopped from making it to 28 before the final pile is _empty_ even if it's very thin (and if those couple of remaining cards in the last pile are used as hideouts and you guess them "for free", it doesn't necessarily make them useless as it could still have let you save a bit of sprint resources) It's definitely cutting it close though, but I feel like it's kinda mathed out to be close almost whatever you do

[@brandonvangieson8087]

No matter what they future might hold, Dom will always have Game 2.

[@Twiztedgoalie]

I’d like to thank Jon for inhabiting the body of dom this game

[@Ze_No_One]

where is jon?? hes been gone a while

[@ChurchOfTUPAC]

@@Ze_No_One Jon is probably re-ravelling. That could take a while.

[@WebMonkey741]

Jon was on his honeymoon in Australia. He only recently got back.

[@TheScottTubes]

With us in spirit

[@rexamillion8446]

I love how its almost impossible to speak Brookes name without adding her last name.

[@acerumble]

A great semi-final, with a true Clash of the Titans now for the title. Have also enjoyed how Trudy's makeup has become thicker every round, I expect her to be pumpkin orange for the Finals.

[@EmmaBonn96]

Unmatched for the lord of the board crown and the heart of Sulivan Beau Brown

[@acerumble]

Truly the stakes are high

[@BurningBrightly]

Historians will talk about this for years: The battle of the century!

[@BurningBrightly]

My favorite game of the Lord of the Board competition so far. From the murder attempt with the pillow in the intro 'till the very end very funny! And 2 of my favourite NRB players. Edit: and don't forget the hilarious editing *chef's kiss* and commentary in the background 🤣 Edit 2: the biggest mystery is if Dom made it in time to the loo 😅 *clean up in aisle 5*

[@doctorstinky2990]

Never seen this game before, just listening To the rules I was convinced that it would be so easy for the fugitive to win but I was very wrong

[@jeremyburnet4855]

This was actually the first game I bought because of NRB. For what it’s worth my wife and I have found it easier being the fugitive so the opposite of this video. Swings and roundabouts I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@Milksword]

Dom would make such a great Professor Moriarty. Loved these two together!

[@Howdyasdo]

Dom's intro is enthralling

[@justinselgrad1382]

Disney should cast him as Dr Doom

[@ScottyPCarson]

this was my favourite one so far, genuine tension near the end

[@mattsugrim7132]

I'm rooting real hard for Brooke to win. I'm always down for an underdog story and Brooke is (hot take incoming) the most underrated personality in NRB. This is gonna be fun since Brooke and Dom are hella chaotic as well. EDIT (SPOILERS AHEAD): BROOKE DID IT! After the 2nd game, I was screaming like JR during Jeff Hardy vs Undertaker. "Climb the ladder Brooke! Make yourself famous!!"

[@Paul--W]

Was trying to decide what animal Brooke would be in a alternative universe and I've decided Tawny Owl.

[@bergman864]

The final is now set. Heel VS Heel. I know who I'm cheering for.

[@druagamaniac]

the battle to determine who has sully as their boyfriend

[@bergman864]

@@druagamaniac Brooke should let Adam have Sully. She has enough suitors already.

[@andrewshanks7053]

I thought that watching late having seen the thumbnails for the following rounds would have spoiled things, but the performances and the tension over just how the result is going to come about still make this a fun watch.

[@AngoraWinch]

Man if this was the first video I’d seen of Dom I’d’ve been like 80% less terrified of him over my last few months of watching NRB 😂

[@hamishmunro8862]

I love the subtle nod to B99 when the first game starts 🤣🤣 nicely done!

[@Elkott]

This should be good, the two biggest heels of NRB going head to head

[@Brodysseus]

Ok that was a *really* good noir voice!

[@benwoodvine5755]

"height of a duck" popped me 😂

[@SESauvie]

Dom's interview was just masterful.

[@13kingofawesome]

Brooke: “I am your child’s hero!” Dom: “I am the monster under your child’s bed and in your child’s nightmares” Well that worked out…

[@WhyseWytch]

Dom as the Fugitive: RUN! SCAMPER! WHAT DO YOU MEAN MY PLANE'S TAKEN OFF?! Brooke as Fugitive: Would you like to play a game?

[@danielwilliams2505]

Idea for new content-- in the style of "Bob Ross the joy of painting", brooke draws/paints artwork from a boardgame, ie a card from "fugitive "

[@matteozappone2400]

Love the video! The swings in this game were amazing! Would love to see in the finals video a short clip either taken on set or abroad of all the board game club contestants talking about the finalists! Will make it super special and hilarious

[@recino2]

I love after having a nervous break down, Adam reminds Dom that it's only been 15 minutes

[@drew20125]

I knew once the tournament started and i first laid eyes on Brian Children that Brooke would dump Sullivan Brown for him. I mean who could resist he just looks so stunning in every video.

[@luckydodo8025]

Well done to the winner! (No spoilers here.) All very fun games! Some closer than others...

[@NatTheWise]

Will we be getting a third place playoff? I live for the idea of a promo battle between Laurie and Dom!

[@8x6apexdoubledoorshed37]

Will Brian Children's children have the surname Grandchildren?

[@ricardovillon1189]

Whoever wins this will be the first to acknowledge Adam as the Lord of the Board. I'm looking forward to it.

[@sujatromukhopadhyay767]

Can we please get a video package for the final in the lines of "My Way" but instead of Debra, we get Sully?

[@sebastianbaquero7227]

THIS, PLEASE!

[@jeremybaumann9180]

Let’s see since NRB has started I’ve bought Pandemic, patch work, 6 Nimmt might as well add the fugitive to the list because this game is awesome

[@ramaya007]

where did you find 6 Nimmt. I only was able to find Take 5

[@jeremybaumann9180]

@@ramaya007 it is the same game. I think take 5 is the American version of 6 Nimmt

[@Jackson_the_king66]

Cant wait for the final battle to determine sully’s true love

[@TheKurdSimRacer]

It doesn't matter what will happen in the final this episode is the best one

[@michaelarcher3353]

This is what board games are all about!!, the best battle yet apart from "the Blair screw job" by Adam McMahon 👏 love the content guys! 👌

[@GQSmoos]

*Alleged screw job. Blair screwed Blair!!

[@nickw3943]

Bought the game straight away - what a great game and what a super episode. Love these two.

[@AceHammerheart]

Loved this semi final, though being fugitive is so much harder and luck dependent :( Dom was robbed. And now a usurper is going to be king, yes you read it, a USURPER! Long Live Dom the rightful King!

[@sorceressferaly4026]

Fantastic game! Had never heard of this before this episode (other than its previous appearance in your top ten list) but it's an absolutely tense game! Enough to make the fugitive unravel before they even play their first card! Seeing this mostly from the agent's perspective also made the end of each game feel like an absolute stand-up-from-your-chair-cheering-and-clapping moment! This series has been nothing short of amazing, major props to the winner, and I can't wait for the showdown to end all showdowns in the grand finale! (Sullivan, Sock Puppet Sullivan, Brian Children, and Trudy Trotters. Brooke sure's got an active dating life, good for her! )

[@LordoftheBoard]

You have such an incredible setup for these videos! If I ever visit I got to see this studio. You all have incredible content.

[@ChurchOfTUPAC]

Brooke the Duck should be a cartoon illustrated by ... Brooke the Duck 👍

[@PatheticApathetic]

It’s kinda funny how this version not only fixes one of the main issues with normal Monopoly, but also makes it a bigger part of the rules: the elimination mechanic

[@plastered26]

Brooke is rly is the underdog baby face going into the finals

[@Garth45100]

I'll never get over how much Dom looks like Arthur Dent

[@StevenM1290]

"The Karate Chop". Amazing

[@Calpsotoma]

2 is best first turn play for Marshal because it always reveals the second card, theoretically. A smart player might actually use the other two start cards for sprinting to make it a big mislead.

[@Taluien]

This is where I would comment, but Dom Allen exploded my mind.

[@Nogardo]

“Oh, it works…” ha you cheeky bastard you!

[@donatohunter]

Man that final reveal of game was pretty great.

[@ericathefae]

Gods, I love these dramatic intros!

[@kcchiefs3204]

I think Dom might literally be insane! kind of scary

[@AndrewDaughtry]

another hilarious and enjoyable episode.

[@TheKurdSimRacer]

Highlight of the episode: 57:19

[@Chris-santhemum]

Ohh my God, the tenseeee 😆 literally my favourite in this series of LoTB... Dom and Brooke, highly logical, so much calculation, but luck favours the two.. *SO, FREAKINN, GOODD*

[@road4651]

I love Dom

[@mahadkhan878]

Now for the clash of baddie brook bourgeois and bad at board games blampied.

[@Brodysseus]

"How does that work?" "Yes, that's right."

[@UMEDhrubaBhattacharya]

How much cocaine did Dom take before this episode?

[@kurtwagner1915]

All

[@SievertSchreiber]

@59:40 “we have a high editorial standard” 😂

[@jamieadams3070]

Just watching D.I Ray on itv and just seen a certain Dominic Allen playing a solicitor. Guess he didn’t get any tips 😂

[@Henni_more]

In the second edition of this game the fugitive gets an extra card when passing (from the lowest available deck). This makes it easier to sprint and greatly improves the game in my opinion.

[@simonb9898]

Dom is absolutely hilarious in this. I was properly laughing hard with headphones in and my wife next to me kept asking what I was doing. 1:01:51 had me rolling.

[@Maniacstorm]

I hope one day in the future. You guys can release 1 or 2 more videos per week. The wait for each new video is torture 😫

[@djmroom]

Dom is giving big Windom Earl vibes

[@Bang-bangBart]

Let's rock !

[@Aproximal]

Great games. Seriously.

[@kittycat604]

Brooke you utter legend, cleaning the board with your sleeve, you are wonderful

[@DeadHierophant]

Two evil masterminds duking it out. Who will triumph? Cold Calculated Brooke or the Methodical Megalomaniac Dom? Get on board!!! Let's do this!

[@jv7x]

Dom is the best! I could watch him run from the law all day!

[@theukpennywise208]

Final is gonna be epic x

[@trippingwithjesse9837]

I really need to know how old Dom is, his vibes are 42 year old stuck in a 29 yr olds body ha ha

[@bareakon]

Little known psychology fact: Needing to piss improves your decision making.

[@gunnersfan111]

Really fun episode. Just made me pine so much for another Whitehall Mystery on Board Game Club though

[@photoben]

Adam playing Unmatched in the final? Poor Brooke needs a help there, hasn't he got every set?

[@NERDZandBIRDS]

Dom Allen is EVERYTHING!

[@mvpeter]

brook is now with brian children after adam got sully away from her.

[@foreverprime6255]

Dom reminds me of the Joker.

[@kurtwagner1915]

With the desire to be ruled line, that's more Loki

[@Peztastic]

Of course Dom has a fountain pen.

[@ianedwards1988]

Great episode :)

[@nickcap7355]

I feel like Sullivan in a fight would look like William Shatner in Star Trek: lots of theatrics and chops, zero efficacy.

[@nathano6277]

Can we get Sully Vs Sock Sullivan? Thank you.

[@ArmontHighwind]

Dom really exuding Reverse Flash levels of villainy here. Each game is upping his enmity towards his fellow gamers.

[@The_-_Futurist24]

Wow. I was thinking Brooke reminded me of someone... then she said she's playing Dominique. Then I remembered.. she looks very alike to Dominique played by Grace Gummer in Mr. Robot.

[@abrodeur]

I am gussing Dom meta Brooke in the second game. You can see she took the 3 card in. Given him the 3. Leaving him just 4,5,6,7,8. You can resonable assumptions (unless brook was bluffing). That it will only be 7,8 since these would be only ones needing the sprint. He could have pick up one of these give him really good gusse. Even with out assuming she only sprint since she need to, he could have pick up one or two of second set of cards leaving him with 1/4 or 1/3 of win game out right. Additional prood was Dom select his first cards below the table on the first turn when he was Fugitive indicating he was aware of this potential tell.

[@IslandPride316]

Holy cheddar! Brooke nailed the end guess in game one. Incredible

[@DistantFred]

Wait, Brooke is two timing Sully with Brian Children?!

[@BurningBrightly]

I think she's starting a cult...

[@luiscontreras2917]

Gatekeeper vs Newbie in the Final..!!

[@Ze_No_One]

this game seems super hard for the fugitive x.x

[@matthewstokes707]

Rosie looks spectacular in this video.

[@dripsoup6639]

50:10 🤯

[@Veggieman87]

I have a bit of a niche behind-the-scenes question since I enjoy learning about production and such- I'd imagine at least some of the quarters and semis were filmed in batches for scheduling's sake and to get the most footage in the can as possible in one go, but were the quarters and semis recorded in the order they're going up on the channel or was it one side of the bracket and then the other before getting to the final? Or somewhere in between?

[@owainratcliffe5908]

When Dom was beating the shit out of that pillow my wife just chimes in and says “that’s what you don’t do to a baby”

[@Tinil0]

Maybe I am confused because of the rules, but why did Brooke guess 1 and 7 early on? Do the footprint cards not add an additional 1 maximum? 2+3+1 is 6. I guess it's possibly it counts for more than 1?

[@aiby0nznvnwbmss537]

not totally sure, but i think some cards +2 (two footprints in the corner)

[@robertocalderon7755]

Brooke has to beat Adam, she didn’t cheat so far!