Escape: The Curse of the Temple - Shut Up & Sit Down Review

[@SkySpiral7_Lets_play]

6:09 Fuse is an asynchronous co-op game with dice rolling although not repeated rolling. Batman: The Animated Series Adventures (board game) is an asynchronous co-op game with dice rolling and rerolling but not timed (limited rerolls). 6:35 are you sure using 3 dice is the best thing statistically? 3 dice does mean 3 chances for black mask so if you only need 3 torches it makes sense to me (without the math) to reroll the 1 then get a torch (then reroll all 3 to get free). Plus it's easier to look at and handle so it's likely faster.

[@Panquernic]

I bought this game because of you guys and its the most seeked after game I own. Everyone I played with wants to play it and everybody remembers it as the most fun game ever. Totally recommend it

[@gqsnowman]

I think this was my first ever SU&SD review back in the day. Memories... I've purchased 4 copies of this game since, btw. 1 for me (plus expansions), 3 as gifts.

[@acerumble]

One of the best classic reviews, although I miss the SU&SD SuperComputer

[@andy4an]

i miss the IDEA of the super computer... mostly it's pretty lackluster

[@bokajon]

i think the supercomputer is hilarious :)

[@cardbaudit]

Very special video for me is this one. Returned to the UK after a trip to Malaysia in 2013 where I'd been introduced to the world of modern board games visiting Meeples board game cafe in Kuala Lumpur. My head full of all these wonderful new titles I set about looking for reviews and stumbled upon this one, which was my introduction to SU&SD.

[@MozilloGames]

Escape is a wonderful game! Played it several years back (where does the time go) and I think the curses are an ingenious piece of game design as they're something that create rules that don't just affect the board game itself, in terms of the pieces or cards, but they affect the player. Not being able to use one hand or rolling stuff off tables. The curse cards take the game's mechanics one level higher and off the table itself to play with the physicality of it all, as otherwise you could easily just have a bunch of computers playing this game... It's not a bad thing, but I feel like there are a lot of board games that forget they're a physical board game being played by actual human people, as possibly during development there's so much theory-crafting to it all that you just end up playing it on a bit of paper or something... So games that directly involve the player are always going to be magical.

[@masterofroses777]

Oh man, I love this review so much. Time to watch it again.

[@paranoidude]

One of the first SU&SD videos I ever saw. Memories.

[@rvervuurt]

I have both games, as they seem to target different audiences. I play a lot of games with my GF, but those games shouldn't take much longer than an hour. I could try Space Alert with her, but 1) with only two people, it's just not that much fun and 2) it's quite complicated to start with (even if you follow the manual, it takes a lot of "rounds" until you finally play the real game). Escape is awesome to quickly pick up, play a few games and pack down again. I really think both games deserve to be in all board game players' collections. Also, the only real similarity is that an audio-track "runs" the game. Gameplay and -mechanic wise, they are completely different.

[@Notorietypulp]

I laugh out loud everytime quinns says "GAME OF THE YEAR"

[@sanne5412]

same!

[@shadowscribe]

Ah, the first review that genuinely got me to WANT a game. It was so small back then Now it's a grand toybox of game designs that aren't bad, but everyone needs to be on the same page before you play. You definitely need to take a moment to build your temple before you go explorin' because you do NOT want to put too much temple in one go.

[@spencermarks1707]

Great game, great review! One extra tip, my group had issues hearing when the gong was hit on the soundtrack. Maybe we would've gotten used to it, but instead we found alternate soundtracks on youtube that play "yackety sax" while you're supposed to be running back to the main room. Maybe not very thematic, but it improved playability and was lots of fun, I'd definitely recommend it!

[@ryanb6503]

As the saying goes, when the temple closes a door, it also closes a window. And when it closes a window, it closes the toilet lid just to be safe.

[@andy4an]

normally I watch these old reviews and think "You guys have gotten so much better at this over the past 4 years..." but actually, this one is a few edits away from standing up well next to your modern reviews.

[@makaramuss]

did you edit your comment to make it look old?

[@andy4an]

@@makaramuss i probably edited it for grammar and spelling within 10 seconds of posting it. you can't edit the time it was posted.

[@andy4an]

it's nice to see old reviews for games that are still available and affordable

[@Jupiterninja95]

Update: FUCK

[@kingxerocole4616]

Holy crap that ending made me chortle.

[@CapturePlay]

I'd be very curious to know what the gents think about Escape in light of Magic Maze. I feel like it does a lot of what they like in this game w/o the drawbacks they outlined.

[@immortalsun]

Never knew a review could be so entertaining!

[@zylo202]

This is hands down one of the best reviews the guys have done.

[@marinakolling4632]

Your videos are fantastic. You and "Inside The Box" are my favourite boardgame review channels.

[@Lytane]

Great review! The box for this game never sold it to me as I thought it would be a crummy game based around something like Temple Run but this actually makes it look a hell of a lot of fun! My group is certainly the play faster and lots of laughs type of gamers so I think this would be a nice addition to my collection.

[@philipthonemann2524]

Possibly the funniest review I have ever seen - brilliant! And I sort-of learned how to play it too…

[@cidlunius1076]

The curse is polite, it puts the lid back down.

[@sclarke6969]

The only review that made me buy a game. no regrets either!

[@Dezfafara88]

is worth even without the expansions? how is the longevity of the game?

[@GreenestTrampler]

100/10 for that intro alone

[@shaunkhing]

Oldie but a goodie. This review convinced me to get this game

[@britinmadrid]

Looks like what you need right now to while away the lockdown. Great review!

[@JoaLoft]

00:47 Cheeky window still open, even after full lockdown

[@darkphantomtouch2551]

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[@IslanKleinknecht]

I hope Bradley Phillips is doing alright.

[@firestrike123]

Love this game. Such a blast and so much tension. Easy mechanics and the sound track makes this game 100% more immersive.

[@mtrithart]

Love this Video. Very funny. I just bought this game. Got the Big Box. My game store hade a used copy of it. Everything was in it. So very happy. This a crazy fun game.

[@ItsRealyReall]

Yeeessss. This is what I was looking for. Thanks so much!

[@jeremyfox2443]

I just found this game today. Over 200K away, wasn't even looking for it. Online store inventory said 0 in stock. lucky me!!!

[@raykempinski7085]

This is a family favorite but has been possibly replaced by Zombie Escape.

[@silver5465]

I missed this gem

[@nznickme]

Best board game reviewer(s)

[@nickvandam1214]

does Escape the big box suffer from the expansion card matching problem?

[@Groovebot3k]

Nope: Big Box has all the same cardstock. (Can't believe nobody answered this before.)

[@danielhorton9929]

Can anyone recommend similar games of basic complexity, yet still really fun and high replay ability?

[@davedogge2280]

I'm an Escape Zombie City man, myself.

[@benbradley_123]

What's the best way to organise a games afternoon/evening? Any tips or hints would be great as I have looked online but there doesn't seem to be a conclusive guide anywhere I can find. ^_^

[@MsSagittariusA]

Benjamin Bradley Do you mean like what games to play? Snacks? Finding people?

[@benbradley_123]

(Anissa Alexander) All of that - how to approach organising an afternoon/evening to enjoy and spread the hobby

[@andy4an]

we play the heavy game first, when we're alert and excited. after that, nothing longer than an hour, and nothing that takes obscene amounts of concentration. This way, we end on a good note, but still get the difficult to organize games in. You don't want people glancing at their watches at 10pm, and wondering when this game that they have stopped caring about an hour ago because they are tired is going to end.

[@rmsgrey]

+weesh ful I favour opening with a light starter - something short and simple, and ideally something people can drop into - so that you can start before everyone arrives - Fluxx works fairly well, so does Codenames, and I also like using Tsuro as an opener. Then, I agree, you get out the main game - the one that's going to dominate the session. My local board-game club has 8-hour sessions, so you can actually play a couple of 3 hour games and still have time to wind down afterwards, or play one or two 60-90 minutes games and then one major game, which usually happens as a result of someone else having two substantial games they want to play, and you wanting to get in on the second... We also have at least 30 people per session, so it's a lot more spontaneous than if you only have 4-5 people...

[@GirlyGamer-BoardGameGran]

Is Leisure Games still in Finchley? I didn't need to watch a review of this game, because I've got it and love it, but wanted to see what you thought.

[@shutupandsitdown]

They are indeed. Why not pay them a visit?

[@badasunicorn6870]

That was a depressing ending...

[@andy4an]

how close are you guys to migrating all the old videos? are you like 10 away? or 30?

[@NickRatRadio]

People cheat/get loose too much in games that rush rolls like this...

[@marioabadfernandezdelacigo8893]

Totally agree. That's what I don't like about this game. I sold it off, quite disappointing to me.

[@MsSagittariusA]

Nick Rat we always just lost with honor

[@andy4an]

i stopped playing games with people that cheated. it's so pointless.

[@NickRatRadio]

Id sometimes accidentally cheat. You are trying to roll real fast you might mess up and not realize and say fuck it GO GO GO.

[@jOmegaK]

Sounds really cool... but I don't own a cd player anymore.

[@countertothedark]

jOmegaK there's an app you can use :)

[@jOmegaK]

nice! Technology!

[@maxpokhiton8242]

Yup, purchasing right now

[@edgargomez6235]

Did you enjoy it?

[@louisxyz1]

Camaradarary!

[@Arghans]

It's all about the mortgage!

[@IslanKleinknecht]

I love this review ... except for 3:49 to 3:56, that part can die alone.

[@MattCrawley_Music]

It's funny

[@IslanKleinknecht]

But it hurts my ears >_< I have to cut the volume every time I get to that part

[@themilkman5967]

9:35

[@gavinpearson74]

Still a great review of a great game.

[@marcelopedraza7290]

hey! is this still good?

[@marcelopedraza7290]

Nvm They answered thar

[@susanrobertson984]

So what do you do if you can't play the cd?

[@andy4an]

there might be an app, or a youtube video now

[@AogNubJoshh]

There are youtube videos for it. I recommend the Yakety Sax Edition, which has the Benny Hill theme when the gong sounds.

[@susanrobertson984]

cool!

[@rmsgrey]

Version I played one time had a sand timer, which changes the rules slightly - rather than one continuous period, you have 3 periods, with a couple of (brief) intermissions while people reset their dice and someone remembers to flip the timer...

[@MsSagittariusA]

Love the game, hate myself, because I lost a die at uni. T-T

[@GusG_]

Do a Magic Maze review

[@andy4an]

they did, on their podcast, which you can find on their website. the fact that they reviewed it on the podcast bodes very poorly for it getting coverage in a video, since they save the best games for videos, and talk about the rest via text or audio.

[@GusG_]

I wonder why they made a Scythe video then... Oh yes, to moan about kickstarter :D I looked for the podcast but couldt find it...

[@rmsgrey]

For me, Escape is a game I would buy if it didn't come with an extortionate business model attached (and the strongly negative reports from Kickstarter and the issues with mismatched cardstock, etc which, by all reports, are symptomatic of the company rather than an isolated incident). In other words, if it was made by just about any company other than Queen Games, I'd probably be all over it...

[@Splaffynano]

Blood Bowl?

[@byronspeir8089]

Why are 20 satan

[@SirMillz]

Timed games...meh. think I'll pass

[@super_7710]

"They're reviewing this again." It's an old video :c

[@Sith90lord]

Who even has a CDROM in 2k19 ? lul

[@The97gtrs]

Can you stop reposting old videos? Surely you'll have gone through all them by now, and if not, just upload them in one batch! I'm tired of seeing old videos in my feed.

[@Gveskoyen]

Unreasonable request. First of all, it's not "re"posting if videos have only been published on Vimeo and not KZbin before, and second, uploading them all in one batch would guarantee no views.

[@The97gtrs]

Fair enough, will just unsub and check back on the SUSD website if there's new content to watch videos!

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

Oh no, the flood! I mean they post one video a week or so, what a f*cking deluge! Seriously, you are seeing a problem where there isn't one.

[@Monkeyshaman]

The97gtrs I for one would like to applaud your disciplined KZbin subscription curation whereby all of your incoming feed is consumed by SUSD videos. Though that could also be correlated to binging SUSD videos. It still beats all my media algorithms conspiring to have me buy silencers and sugar peoples.

[@The97gtrs]

Why are you getting offended? The problem has been solved lol