Cthulhu Wars Review - A Cthulhu Carol

[@roop298]

says 'we take fun seriously' in the most depressing way.

[@1Korlash]

This game accurately recreates the feelings you get doing business with eldritch abominations. You get a lot of cool crap and have a great time killing your friends with tentacle monsters, but deep down you never quite stop regretting what it cost you.

[@didelphidae5228]

Stupidly accurate 😂

[@jimmyclark9914]

This game looked awesome and then yuo said the price and I was like "oh, well, maybe i'll just draw it all on paper"

[@NotoriusBEN1]

Steam. Tabletop Simulator. Mods.

[@kethran6730]

It's on Tabletop Simulator and if you dig through the internet/BGG you might find the Print'n'Play standee version that their french community manager made.

[@1183newman]

it isnt that expensive, try something like KDM

[@ochrow]

@@1183newman it's definitely expensive... The existence of something that's more expensive doesn't make it less so... That's like saying that a Porsche 911 isn't expensive because a Bugatti Veyron costs more. That's not how it works, they're just both expensive

[@a_lethe_ion]

you forgot some words : To me To me, its not expensive. bc surprise, you're not the one relevant decider of monetary worth, just because you swim in money doesn't mean everyone else ought to accept your skewed idea of the worth of money

[@astrothelad]

The newsletter is actually really entertaining and full of good content and resources for any SU&SD fans looking for that one extra reason to support the channel. :)

[@ValkyrieTiara]

Yeah, right. Nice try, Quinns.

[@DecimusKrieg]

The gang also often write what they've been reading etc. outside of board games which has been always something I've appreciated.

[@brianfleitman9668]

I only played this game once, but I was the Yellow Sign and the "Aha!" moment I had when I figured out how I could use my powers to essentially play a different game than everyone else remains one of my favorite board gaming moments.

[@Shenaldrac]

As one of the people who occasionally comments that he misses the older style of long, narrative Shut Up and Sit Down videos, thank you for making this. It's nice to occasionally get stuff that goes back to the show's roots.

[@arthursimsa9005]

Totally!

[@dave0754]

This is why I pay $5 per month. So you can buy expensive games I would never consider even touching and I can watch you play it.

[@clyde2599]

They don't buy them. They get sent review copies

[@dave0754]

@@clyde2599 ah well, I pay for his cup of tea then. Still happy to help.

[@clyde2599]

David McKeown heh yea. Also that’s kinda where the “i dont know the price” gag came from

[@Ektalon]

“soon there will be no social services of any kind.” ISWYDT . . .

[@HelloFutureMe]

Fantastic review, guys. Really enjoying Tom's presence.

[@RayWasAlreadyTaken]

That moment you just don't expect certain people in certain places. Good taste :)

[@gmjaken]

Crossover when?

[@HelloFutureMe]

Whenever they want.

[@kevinolmedo675]

@@HelloFutureMe MESSAGE THEM AND MAKE THIS A REALITY!

[@spinosaurusiii7027]

@@HelloFutureMe Oh I would love that! -Spino

[@SandyofCthulhu]

I will say that one reason for the humongous figures was explicitly because I wanted them to be 28mm scale.

[@alexb5766]

And as you thought it would be your last game you wanted it to be BIG. I love taking it to conventions. I have every expantion released so far and kickstarted the new ones looking forward to playing a game with all 11 factions! Including space cats...

[@SandyofCthulhu]

@@alexb5766 thanks!

[@ClockworkWyrm]

I adore the Lovecraftian theme, I've been a fan of his writings for many, many years. The 28mm scale is a service to the fans, despite the increased price point, and I personally thank you for it. It's wonderful to see SU&SD give this game such a good review. Looks like I'm finally going to have to bite the tentacle and get me a copy.

[@SandyofCthulhu]

@@ClockworkWyrm yay!

[@bearhustler]

@@ClockworkWyrm I just got it (thanks unexpected work bonus, I couldn't have afforded it otherwise) and it is indeed huge fun, hope you find a copy (seems to be out of stock a lot of places in the UK).

[@veggieh8r]

Australia? Desecrated. Australians: Eh, It's a step up.

[@johna6108]

Australian wildlife: some new cuisine for dinner.

[@KattKirsch]

Immediately updating my resume to include "Doomsday Cleavage Administrator"

[@lindybeige]

Drat - well I suspect that this means that you'll not take up my offer for a review of Glorantha: the Gods War, because it is a very similar game (and really great, and yes, very expensive).

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Hello Lindy, going to watch you finish your sword next. Great to see you!

[@DecimusKrieg]

Wait, is this a crossover episode? (Of two of my favourite KZbin channels)

[@janekskiba1201]

What is this beige, fashionable, nice man doing in my SU&SD comment section? You're appearance here is making me assume, that Matt and Quins' next video will be titled "Some points about board games"

[@METALGEARMATRIX]

Lindy, have you played King of Dragon Pass?

[@SandyofCthulhu]

well Lindybeige - I would be thrilled to see if I can get you a Glorantha The Gods War. E-mail me. We are reprinting it next year so a review would be timely.

[@thelonecabbage7834]

Teacher : "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Me : "Doomsday cleavage administrator."

[@funkatr0n912]

A great review for a great game. The criticism of the cost is warranted, however the reason things are the scale they are is that they are molded in 28mm miniature scale for use with other games. For example, the game does double duty for us since we also use the figures for Arkham Horror LCG. This is an edge case of course, but for those looking for well-made Cthulhu figures for other reasons will be well satisfied with this game for that reason. (even though the game itself is great fun)

[@Shenaldrac]

Still would be nice if there was a budget option that has thick cardboard standies or some other, far cheaper to manufacture stand in to reduce costs in place of the plastic miniatures. That way people who want to play and not break the bank can, and those who are willing to spend the extra for the plastic for its multiple uses and/or just want the cool minis.

[@schylerheddings796]

I was staring at those figurines and doing math and thinking "Man, that's a really good deal for a lot of high-quality D&D miniatures if those are in the right scale."

[@17blaziken]

If you buy a game just for the miniatures, maybe you are not buying the game

[@ulrik03]

Sandy Petersen wanted to create miniatures for Call of Cthulhu, and saw that the best selling miniature games on kickstarter were for board games. So he made one to bundle with his miniatures. This is half the reason there's no "budget" version, the other half is that the bucket of plastic version sells very well, and the company likely is better served by producing expansions than a "budget" version that would invariably eat into the sales of the main game.

[@johna6108]

Myeh. I love Cthulhu Wars but the miniatures arent particularly highly detailed or high quality. Also in 95% of my games the miniature size gets in the way of actually putting the miniatures on the areas.

[@JSeedProductions]

My brother said about Quinns: "He's like the board game version of Alton Brown."

[@AJ-nc4vr]

Whatever happened to "get in the sea"? Talk about an Eldritch Meme.

[@DrHopeSickNotes]

Absolutely hilarious review; one of your best.

[@dande3139]

Great Review! Right praise, right criticism. I've demoed Cthulhu Wars at ~5 conventions over the past two years. That game breaks my back bringing it in, and most people frankly aren't interested in buying it... while at the same time remembering it from last year and loving it enough to sign up for it again.

[@hobbsfamily4232]

As a Warhammer-40k player I looked at that price tag and thought "what a deal!" I know, it's sad amd I try not to think about how much I've spent over the years. That being said, this thing looks to be a blast to play and I would live to paint these models.

[@niallreid7664]

Hah, relatable.

[@bobthesnotling8647]

The miniatures are actually available separately from Fenris Games, but buying Cthulhu wars is the cost of just the Old Ones, therefore If one just wants it for the miniatures it is a great deal.

[@Messengus]

That must have been a hell of a game of Brass Birmingham for both players to have cleared their player boards!

[@mastachief16]

I bought this game because of this video. This is by far the best board game I have ever played! Ty!

[@joshlegacy1101]

I want someone to make an actual Asymmetric Negotiation Hidden-Movement Real Time Train War game. I don't know what it would be about, but it sounds like it be fun.

[@JB-ym4up]

Russian revolution, has intrigue, backstabbing, and armored trains with guns.

[@ozzz55]

Cowboys holding a train carriage hostage?

[@Melancthon7332]

Snowpiercer: the Boardgame

[@deciMae]

Two games combined, with different players playing different (but interlocked) games. The first group of players is playing a train company game (during wartime), where they move troops and supplies as multiple companies over railroads. The other group is playing a wargame, where they rely on the train companies for logistics. The armies change the routes, adds and removes destinations, and can set demand and supply. The companies help support the armies, and have information on where the other armies are located (as they are the ones which move them). Of course, any train company can support just one side of the conflict, but the most profit can be made by helping every side of the conflict. But anger one faction too much and your routes may be destroyed and you suddenly have little clientele. And any army can decide to just use one singular train company, but competition helps drive down prices, allowing for a much more effective army.

[@krysdagger]

So, the story of IBM in WW2 is what you are saying … :)

[@Duhad8]

I just discovered you all and while I am far too poor to donate anywhere near what I think your work is worth, I'm going to try and figure out a way of getting you something on a monthly schedule since by god, you really have brightened my life at a time when I really, really needed that! Cheers and hears hoping for a VERY merry new year for Shut Up and Sit Down!

[@krysdagger]

Please please please do a game stream playing this … I can see that being a total blast to watching the entire SUSD and NPI crew playing. Funny. I had to edit the post. First time I said "paying this".... corrected to playing .. but watching someone paying this would probably be entertaining too ...

[@IIIWITHOUTaNAMEIII]

Love what you are doing. Happy Christmas to all of you

[@VioletXS]

It’s been great seeing Tom in more videos lately - It’ll be sad when he leaves.

[@emmeline3733]

Cookie your amazing I love your channel

[@elsasslotharingen7507]

I love SU&SD. Thanks for brightening my day!

[@bennyp9181]

You all make the most entertaining videos about board games. I will watch even if I have no interest in a game. Keep up the great work!

[@kristiankarlberg8453]

There's the SU&SD I fell in love with! How I missed you!

[@fuzzy4461]

The ghost is a tech priest who found an acient terran singing salmon

[@tompeck5495]

Ave Omnissiah!

[@Mastermind-qo8iz]

Another stunner as usual! Honestly my board game stash has increased 10 fold since you guys recent video

[@geoffgoldplum1231]

That was too good! Enjoy the hexagonal-tile-laying-festive season!

[@partypao]

Merry Christmas to you Quinn, Tom and Matt and the rest of SU&D team!!! -Warm Wishes from the Sunny Islands of the Philippines

[@AhJong0]

Brilliant video, so glad that cost is still something that gets attention on this channel.

[@davidk6269]

1:22 "....just do whatever YOU were going to do, but with more intelligence, okay?" ROFL

[@andyraff4465]

This review gave me a much needed chuckle. Cheers.

[@x1teDota]

Fantastic review. Merry Christmas!

[@Sven2andahalf]

Another review so quickly? It's gonna be good day.

[@matthewrichardson1805]

This video epitomises the class of SUSD.

[@Fonzie530]

Even though I’m late to the party I really enjoy your channel!! It took me a long time to figure it out but I love war games with a dice combat system. Now that I’ve seen this video I’m torn between Eclipse, Twilight Imperiam and now Cathulu Wars!

[@Oslayer45]

I can't donate how much I think SU&SD is worth because that means emptying my bank account and I need to eat. Love you guys' work! Seeing a new video always makes me happy. Also, nice use of a cube escape sound effect!

[@louisdarden108]

I'm glad that the non-euclidean reference pear represents non-euclidean geometry about as well as Lovecraft understood the subject himself.

[@louisdarden108]

On second thought, the non-euclidean reference pear could represent non-euclidean geometry perfectly well if someone drew some lines across its surface.

[@Madsmechanic]

That talking fish gag is brilliant, whoever came up with that deserves a raise or at least a beer.

[@willhart2188]

I've enjoyed watching all the new videos.

[@supremeownage8995]

Dune finally arrived and it's quickly become one of our groups favourate, and we have you to thank for it. Keep up the awesome work!! xD

[@bearhustler]

Me too, I got Dune after their review, would NEVER have even looked at it otherwise thanks to it's rep as being insanely complex but it's fantastic and even a dunderheard like me found it pretty easy to learn.

[@kellanmenefee322]

That was perhaps my favorite ending to one of your reviews yet

[@Khether0001]

I always feel *major creeps* every time they bring beverages and food near expensive board games...! _card sleeves, washing hands and full hazmat suits for the win!_

[@JB-ym4up]

Xwing house rules, drink on table, lose a ship.

[@BenBroomfield]

How do you feel when he dropped it down the concrete stairs? 😂

[@Khether0001]

​@@BenBroomfield felt probably like arriving home early and accidentally catching my parents doing it naked in the living room... a lot of sudden yells, screams, shudders, curses and tears of unexpected shock and regret of having witnessed that... 😨

[@RevolutionaryLoser]

I won my only game of Cthulhu Wars and it was extremely fun for me. I was immensely overpowered somehow and the majority of my play time involved artfully running away from the rest of the table as they banded together to stop my shenanigans. It certainly rewards magnificent bastard mindset.

[@strugglingon]

Every year (of your nine years) you become more Might Boosh-like. Keep at it. Best episode yet.

[@marky437]

Looked interesting but that price!!!!! don't think so lol. Loving the content and look forward to the next amazing review :D

[@darkdeltakai5863]

1:46 I went from Disappointment, to anger, to hysterical laughter in about a span of 6 seconds because of this.

[@mastachief16]

Thank you for introducing this game to me. My friends and I love it!!

[@Burubrikoos]

That 'shit' at the end got me so hard, great video guys :)

[@NicGamz]

Long time I laughed so much!! 😂 Great video you gentlemen done. I must have Cthulhu Wars...now!

[@yashizuko]

All them reviews! So many, so fast!

[@Lagzlot]

Petersen Games: How could Cthulhu Wars possibly get more expensive? SUSD:

[@youreprettygood1414]

Hi Quinns, I love your videos and sometimes I think they're the funniest thing ever! One of my favorite videos was the Oink Games review. You asked if we wanted another one. I would really love another one! BTW my favorite part was when you said you would invest in Startups and then Matt said "Is that because it's a game about investment?" Your reaction was priceless! Love you guys!

[@gtoykeeper]

I died laughing seeing him drop the games in the staircase. I can’t help but wonder if anything got broken in the process of that joke.

[@LB-yg2br]

I love all your reviews but this one might be my favorite. Great job and yes, you have helped me IMMENSELY in picking some good games and avoiding some that really aren't for me. Someday I will get a large enough group of friends in one location that will justify me buying Twilight imperium...someday... Edit: Tried to donate $5, got an "internal server error". Sorry mates. I'll check with you around Christmas maybe Post Edit: Looks like it went through. Enjoy the $5!

[@void2258]

I could hear the byakhee wings snapping off when you did that figure drop.

[@cplmackinnon]

YYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSSS a long review!

[@emmafitzmaurice499]

"Do you see me with my top off? Touching myself seductively?' Only in my dreams Quinns

[@tomd2666]

Quinn's delivery after peeling off the nametag had me rolling. So godamn funny

[@LaughingCynic]

Great & funny as always. Well done. I don't really play many games, but I like them, if that makes seance. Donated on a monthly basis. The world is a better place with these vids. Love the fish-face Death.

[@abucket14]

this is now in my top 10 Christmas Carol spoofs

[@frislander4299]

"I mentioned the election once, I think I got away with it" - Quins December 2019 colourised

[@emmeline3733]

John Hutchinson ur awful go away

[@TheOlmsteadWorkshop]

Your skits are always good, but this was fucking amazing

[@El_Legante]

Would love to see you review Cthulu Wars Duel

[@JonathanBates]

I see that PAX Unplugged 2019 Board Games purple sweatshirt, and know you amazingly cranked out this review in the time after returning from PAX. Impressive!

[@izaakwedgwood9153]

my personal recommendation for Cthulhu wars is if you are at all interested in miniature collection buy it for those because it's actually really cheap for the minis you are getting and then you get a really good game on top of it

[@tobiaslangager]

If you read this SU&SD i think your content is great... you got crazy humor and good thoughts on games and i'll donate half my fortune when i one day get one... unfortunately i'm a broke student and cannot afford to donate much, but at least you can get a happy hollydays from Denmark :)

[@GretSeat]

So donate a dollar?

[@rustyhardy5371]

I have passed this game up dozens of times. Now I feel stupid. This looks amazing.

[@elizabethlestrad5282]

Agree. If only it weren't so damn expensive.

[@hegemon3]

If you care about quality of your collection rather than quantity, buy it and don't look back. It's a blast to play.

[@999slawter]

It is!

[@BeerMatt96]

I'm *so* glad Quins didn't slam his old one onto the table...

[@bailarin8282]

I think many Monty Python sketches start at a point where other sketches would have ended for becoming too silly... and I love it!

[@tomdufour1134]

That intro is just off the grid 😄

[@kingofthehamsters]

As a massive lovecraft fan who enjoys paints miniatures, it was horrific watching you dump a bag full of eldritch horrors out willy nilly like that.

[@mattmatier5745]

"what could be more exciting than going into debt?" immediate like.

[@GoodRogue]

Yep. I expected A Christmas Carol right there.

[@shaneflickinger]

I always suspected that Big Mouth Billy Bass was a servant of the old ones.

[@theunamiable]

Haven't played this, but I went all in on Planet Apocalypse so this gives me hope (when it finally turns up).

[@matthewpaterson7701]

Thanks to you guys I have bought Twilight Imperium, Inis, Concordia, Cosmic Encounter, Cyclades and lots of others! Will definitely be donating once my wallet has recovered from the brutal beating it has taken.

[@IndustrialFaith]

"Elbow-room-only buffet of bullsh*t." Delightful!

[@caitlinwolle8063]

I'd like the next batch of SU&SD to include that pudding jumper

[@DreamInSongs]

Just great

[@rumblefishization]

Great video as always, now I'm craving to know your thought on the game called Black Rose Wars, i played that game 4 times now and can't get enough of it.

[@siriusschmidt9438]

That was a good review for sure, but when will you review that novel and ascending board game called "chess" ?!

[@wtrollkin]

“You can do what?” *spews beer*. So true. Lol.

[@copychef]

Am I the only one who feels unsettled when Quinns places his cup on the table next to a boardgame?

[@meeplefanatic9266]

No, you are not

[@GeorgeDoggett]

This review was amazingly hilarious. If the game is anything as wacky and entertaining as the review, I might have to play it sometime.

[@Yakito666]

You actually laughed at this humor?

[@hegemon3]

If you care about quality of your collection rather than quantity, buy it and don't look back. It's a blast to play.

[@blaice9226]

Yeah I agree. I get a lot of shit from other BGers for having CW in a total collection of no more than about 15 games. They're comparing this to their own bloated collections of 300+ games, of which they play perhaps 5 regularly. My top 15 are in constant circulation. I'd rather CW than a hundred of their mediocre games.

[@brianseba5098]

Kaylee and Tom are both great additions to the videos it would be nice to see more of them. Also maybe Ava who's been only on twitch I think (?

[@ephemeraldisle]

Not that it's a competition but I thoroughly enjoy Quinns' (and Tom's) reviews so much and wish there were more!

[@arthurkeech]

I love quins sleeping cap

[@LocalStickman]

"The most common phase said in this game is, You can do what?" True. But wait until he finds out about the opener of the ways. Trust me, it's crazy.

[@realsushrey]

I dont even play board games, but I love this channel 21:55

[@BigDerfGaming]

God I fucking love these high concept videos.

[@FiauraTheTankGirlGamer]

MORE! You should do more!~

[@mrogface]

Liked for the amazing jumper

[@Elwirfy]

Random Girl "But it's Christmas... The shop's gonna be shut?" Quinns: "Where's your Christmas spirit... BREAK IN!!!" -Savage Comedy