Escape The Night: The Board Game Review - with Tom Vasel

[@MalachiTheBowlingGod]

Tom: "It won't fit in the box - how stupid." *looks on the bright side of things* Tom: "But it will all fit in the garbage can!"

[@leadbones]

I'd watch "The Angry Tom Show".

[@Dshado]

Tom reviews awful games is my favourite unofficial dice tower series

[@blind_surgeon]

"Play pretty much anything else." Well okay, I saw this Kraft Mac n' Cheese game that looked pretty cool.

[@RaidenHusky]

Ever since I saw this on Kickstarter, I KNEW this would be Tom's reaction. And its so wonderful to finally watch him scream about it hahaha 💚

[@matthewpuddock1976]

Even as a fan of the show who's waiting for season 5 and watch a whole bunch of playthroughs I still like his review it reminds me of the angry video game nerd

[@BayleeWharton]

“It can all fit in the trash” the NOISE that came out of my mouth! V glad I canceled my pledge

[@randalladkins7452]

Tom, don’t hold back next time. Tell us how you really feel 😜

[@Syncopator]

This is what you get when a board game is designed by someone who doesn't know anything about board games since they were 6 years old. At least they didn't use a spinner.

[@SaintMoonMoon]

Enraged Tom reviews should be its own playlist on this channel

[@tomasxfranco]

Looks pretty, wish someone could make a good game from the components

[@nurseruben5431]

Let's all take a moment of silence for the 6,670 kickstarter backers that were scammed by this game....🙏

[@ESCTom]

2 words: CASH. GRAB.

[@blackjack2150]

IDK, the art looks great, they put some effort and money into it. Too bad there was nothing left to hire an actual game designer.

[@Sarx1]

Maybe people who have popular video games/youtube series/podcasts etc. that want to make a board game for them should oh I don't know... HIRE A BOARD GAME DESIGNER.

[@JasonLaw29]

I was amazed when I checked the campaign and saw that close to 7000 backed this..

[@mitchpedicelli5063]

Another PSA with Tom Vasel. Honestly I really hope the people who are fans of this series understand that you are standing up for them. They deserve a better game and not a money grab.

[@AaronDew]

I'd rather play any version of Monopoly than this.

[@humanaffectation9021]

I'd rather play Candyland.😒

[@imdinoteddy7361]

I find it pretty good, why didn't you like it?

[@spacecentergames]

It's Oneupmanship, with a license for a new generation! 😂

[@freddyperez415]

This is probably my favorite Tom Vasel review EVER.

[@liamboyd555]

I was hoping that I would find at least one person in the comments defending the game so I could pity them.

[@kennethfajardo9102]

I'll be honest, as a fan of this show, I don't wanna play this game too much, maybe for fun with a few friends, then keep it away for months. The only reason I'd keep it is the artwork. Maybe, if they plan on making another one, they can make it an actual challenge rather than just dice choosing for you. That was what I thought was gonna happen because of the trailer and it wasn't.

[@jameswoodard4304]

IMPORTANT! Hey DT, you put up the wrong credits for this game. We don't want the stink of this garbage to land on any innocent game creators. Please fix it, thanks. [Edit: They fixed it.] The *actual* creators of this thing were Joey Graceffa (the guy from the show and who claims to be "passionate" about boardgames) and the show's director who got together and churned this mess out. If the show has anything to do with problem-solving, puzzle-solving, deduction, or just interesting decisions or ideas at all, then I can only assume Graceffa and the director have nothing to do with the writing of the show and have no personal ability in or awareness of these areas at all. It's like Richard Dean Anderson and the Director of MacIver get together to create a passion project which ends up being a decisionless roll-and-move where no one makes anything or does any creative problem-solving, and your dreams die just a little inside you.

[@jameswoodard4304]

Update: They took the erroneous credits out. Thanks guys! It's good to see people on YT taking enough pride in their work to fix this kind of thing. I have seen worse errors on other channels, but they just leave them there forever. Once a video is published, they never give it a second thought. It's good to know we can count on Dice Tower to have some class.

[@nothing3376]

@@jameswoodard4304 they pump out a lot of videos! A few cracks are prone to fall through but they fix em good!

[@burntthelegendarytaco6196]

Making a board game and writing a script are different, he’s made many series and written them. You’re making him seem like a bad person? I have the game and u won’t lie it’s not the greatest but it is his first board game, if he makes another then he can improve!!!! Idk- I don’t think reviews need to be so aggressive😅

[@jameswoodard4304]

@burntthelegendarytaco6196 , You are making a category error. I said the game is garbage. Please tell me what I said about him being a good or bad person. You make garbage every day that other people have to pick up and take away. These other people work with garbage all day. Are you or them "bad people?" Not being able to differentiate between criticism and personal attack is one of the major problems of our current culture. I am allowed to make an honest and harsh critique of what someone has presented to the market without saying anything about the character of the person or me being accused of being a bad person myself. There is a difference between the quality of a product and the moral character of the person who produced it. You are the one presuming to enter into the moral realm, not me. As far as it being his first game, he would get some grace from that if it felt like a serious attempt. Even having never touched a game before, you'd think someone who made creative and problem-solving, story-based entertainment would be able to produce some story or problem solving in the simplest form of board game possible.

[@JosinDroplet]

I really do wish there was more to this game, however. I understand that the ETN Board Game wouldn't be for everyone. Especially, since there are some things I wished Joey and the ETN team would change. For example, the INSTRUCTIONS ARE LONG AND CONFUSING. Some pieces did not leave up to us (ETN Fans) standards. Cos we kinda expected more from this game but almost half of the community thinks this game is trash. I for one really love the game, even with all the cons that come in this set.

[@primusinterpares5767]

Is the designer pawn?.... No I'm going too far 😆

[@coffeyhouseproductions2293]

Jeez, I've been designing a game for over a year now that is strikingly similar to this, unbeknownst to me. There are some better design choices - no roll to move, higher game interactivity, mitigation, and some decision making - but a very similar core. This review is making me seriously re-think the entire structure of the game now.

[@bricelory9534]

We'll, one of the main complaints is that there is no real decision in this game, so it sounds like yours is one-up over this at least in that. I think a take-away is also if you have something like the deathmatch, make it both make sense why it's in the game and have consequences that matter. The concept of going around a house to find clues to unlock the final boss isn't bad - it's not particularly new either - but make sure it feels like you're finding clues, and so on.

[@StephenGrubb]

Hmmm. I can’t tell if Tom liked this one or not. :)

[@Dragon7398]

I love the show. They showed a little of this game and I was tempted by the Kickstarter. Then they showed the rules. And I knew this would be trash.

[@kevinbhieey9188]

I haven't watched the show but I saw the Kickstarter and it seemed like they actually put effort into it. Good-looking page and game,, cooperative... And then I read the rules. I was out at "roll and move". People, if you are ever unsure about backing a Kickstarter, READ THE RULES.

[@nerdgamersaustralia7187]

Same

[@meravl7615]

First time hearing about this show. Sounds like something I'd like to check out. Not the game.

[@veizour]

Yeah, I got trapped by the advertisement/kickstarter. Game will remain unplayed.

[@IceIceHF]

This is my most favorite negative review from Tom (Runner up is Outsmarted).

[@randomjunk1977]

Mr. Game is my favorite

[@IceIceHF]

@@randomjunk1977 wow I just saw the video ... so good and so much rage there lol

[@primusinterpares5767]

Wow this looks..... Oh boy

[@ccggenius]

So... the designer found a way to make a game of Clue take longer, and thought that was a thing people wanted?

[@meravl7615]

Don't forget - with more dice rolls and less thought. At least with Clue you are kind of deducing SOMETHING. This sounds like they decided to cut that part out...

[@jameswoodard4304]

The "designer" was just Joey from the show and his director. It makes you wonder how the show can be any good.

[@conMiericonstructs]

@@jameswoodard4304 oh, you have NO idea how unfair the show’s “format” is. It works there because their not playing for any kind of money, allowing them to build storyline rather than be another survivor. It doesn’t work here… because it’s just the game itself.

[@breezytree8246]

Thank you Tom! I’ve been wondering why no one had reviewed this garbage. I had never heard of the show and thought the game looked interesting and really pretty. Wow what a waste of $75. I ended up selling it to Half Priced Books. I feel sorry for the next person who buys it. I thought it was weird how the only thing online was unboxing videos but no gameplay or reviews. What’s really funny is on boardgamegeek there are lots of 10 ratings from rando’s that have no other activity. I’m now a lot more careful when backing games on Kickstarter.

[@wrightknight5508]

Man, I was hoping there would be a review of this. You did not disappoint sir! Bravo. I’m sure all of the sarcasm and emotion on display is well earned by having to play this enough to review it.

[@nerdfatha]

The little tentacle pyramids look nice. And that is about it.

[@LegoAssassin098]

I saw the board and immediately thought...this is going to be just a fancy clue/cluedo. And it is WORSE than that. SCARY to make a game that it worse than that. It's a shame that the nice artwork is tied to this game.

[@DuraheLL]

Best board game review I have heard in a long time, I laughed so hard xD I love you Tom

[@XShrike0]

Not being a fan of the source material should never be used as an excuse for a bad game. Maybe, just maybe, it can work for one mechanic.

[@j.r.cilliangreen4083]

“Because it is the year 2021…” is the best description of roll and move I have ever heard…

[@aasever]

"horrible, terrible, unfathomable evil" (c)

[@richardsaunders9214]

I almost backed this Kickstarter. Whew. Bullet dodged.

[@Asterland]

I am in a similar boat, loved the Kickstarter page and theme of the game, but eventually decided against backing it, thankfully!

[@demongirl9879]

i almost backed this game cus it looked neat but it had way to many red flags and stupid looking things so i canceled so happy to see im not missing out

[@femkebouwens6489]

This is such a shame! I personally like the show and the components looked really good, but it's just throwing dice :( Thanks for buying it Tom, so I won't have to haha

[@pilotvc]

So... no seal of excellence?

[@aphidgamer2462]

I loved this because of how funny it was but I actually really like this game

[@justinschembri7889]

I need more videos like this!

[@thecuriousboardgamer]

1:28 wrong graphics. Fun review though!

[@robertspeice]

That is right, Ages 12+, players 1-11, play time 90-120 minutes. I think he was making it seem more like clue than its own game

[@jameswoodard4304]

@@robertspeice It was wrong creator, designer, publisher as well. The entire Credits card was for a different game.

[@thecuriousboardgamer]

They trimmed out the incorrect credits card.

[@bloodrunsclear]

I missed a good classic Tom beatdown :) This game is EXACTLY like the Knightmare board game...that's not a compliment

[@huan4230]

hahahahaha Tom vs. a bag game is the best

[@valutechdock6832]

That clue looks extremly close to Arkham Horror

[@matthewharris-levesque5809]

8:49 Drops the [mic] Hammer.

[@corbinnewman8886]

I'll just play the Happy Days board game for my dice rolling mindlessness

[@utahman06]

So, did you like it then?

[@justmike75]

Tom Vassel approaching full froth ;)

[@veritasunleashed]

This is both the angriest and most hilarious review that I've ever seen Tom do 😂

[@caseydraven]

Go watch the one for oneupsmanship!! Lol

[@unlucky_the_rabbit]

If you want to play a game like this just play Betrayal at House on the hill

[@eastargamemanufacturing6914]

Haha, what an interesting commentary!

[@TheDarkever]

"THIS GAME IS TRASH!". Best 2021 opening up until now.

[@madquest8]

Too ambiguous, I have no real idea of whether you like it or not... maybe if I watch it again?

[@Solatso]

To add insult to injury on this one, the KS creator jumped ship the second the games got shipped so if you had missing/damaged components...oh well on you. Misrepresented the look of the dice and did not come through on providing all the stretch goals. "Joey" is officially on my never back list now. Total POS!

[@ClaudiaRodriguez-yq1qx]

love the review🤣🤣

[@tinstargames]

You should be upset. We all should be upset.

[@hermanpesina6328]

Looks like a revamped 13 dead end drive board

[@eldritchmorgasm4018]

Sooo... it's a Dice Rolling Simulator!? 😂

[@22gjreyes]

Agree with Tom with this one. I dont know the show but because of this game I wont even try to watch it. This game should have been made to attract new fans for the show but it did the opposite.

[@rodboudreau3982]

Tell us how you really feel.. lmao.. Great review

[@juliosvideos]

the whole show is far better than the game. i mean sure the pieces are neat but the game itself sucks. the only form of movement, defeat, or basically anything else is the dice… the show is really good but the board game is not good

[@brendonius6054]

Love the passion! Possibly putting a target on your back from fans of the show to defend them from being taken advantage of

[@peterahazlewood]

This was awesome 😂

[@ganjielong]

WOW! angry Tom. turning into Hulk

[@danielrayas828]

Trash game, golden review. Thanks Tom

[@JahJahTrooper]

Yep, I will never again judge a book by its sparkling cover, lesson learned is the only value of these nice components.

[@lopol78]

Love your bad reviews

[@ianoble]

Cards are so blurry.

[@pinchizzo]

What a fun! :)

[@saiyanroyalty229]

Series or list idea.... Games you hate you have to try to say why it's better than you think. Cringe levels would be amazing

[@randomjunk1977]

Ah, a good Angry Tom review is almost always entertaining

[@hyvll]

"rolling to solve combat and clues..." So, it's eldritch horror the target edition? 😅

[@cartergreen2309]

In my opinion it's hard to get worse than eldritch horror but this looks like it was up to the task lol

[@bricelory9534]

Eldritch Horror the Thrift Store Edition

[@davidblake5353]

LOL I love it when you get mad at a board game.

[@utahman06]

Holy smokes this thing did over a half million on KS. Sorry, backers.

[@breezytree8246]

I was one of those backers 😭

[@ScytheNoire]

It is a cash grab.

[@xshadowscreamx]

Roll to move? That’s an automatic 1/10 Right?

[@xshadowscreamx]

@Nobby Nobbs it only makes sense in getting games like camel up and formula d.

[@xshadowscreamx]

@@daniperotti1856 yes, it’s not common anymore though.

[@ohtheforlanity3205]

If you enjoy this game, then you may also enjoy a full-frontal lobotomy

[@kentsang6405]

The review is amazing, the game doesn’t even deserve Tom’s time 🤣

[@EdmundLau68]

wow this video is epic！it is really fun to see Tom hates a board game so much！

[@gooddaysgames_1252]

Thanks Tom, The production value seems good! But yes, the mechanics look dreadful.

[@andrewandcubes]

I watched the Joey play this on his channel and the gameplay looked awful. I’m kind of shocked Tom reviewed it

[@michaei7226]

yeah, i gotta agree the board game is pretty bad. the show however is great and i suggest it to anyone who wants to see some popular youtubers die! :D

[@Chanch77]

This is honestly a pretty fun game in my opinion, yeah there is a lot of dice rolling but that is what makes the game repayable. If it were actual puzzles it would be a one time play then thats it y’know, As a fan of the show being able to vote the players out of the game was such a fun mechanic because I’ve never seen a game do that and is a tad bit more strategical then you would think. The last part when you flip the timer and have to roll really fast is also super fun because you are screaming for people to hurry up and in my opinion just a pretty decent game!

[@r.l.jeffries1091]

This game play is deeper than that Heroes of Barcadia "board game" on Kickstarter that made millions. I guess if you can use a game as a pretext to get drunk, it gets a pass from most people lol.

[@camden6189]

love the show not the game I had bout it and it sucks.

[@konignickerchen7265]

"This game is trash!" - Oh? "Escape the Night: The Board Game is based on a KZbin Channel." - Ooooh.

[@linnealanderdahl4310]

Well.. SOMEONE doesn't play dnd😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@thedicetower]

Odd. I do.

[@mr.helloween1313]

I've seen you hate games before but this was absolutely disgust for a game had me laughing all the way through I almost Kick started this game still would get it at the 5.00 bin for my not so game group who needs an easy game to play without much effort and learning how to play I'm a big fan of horror and or scary board games and Tom usually doesn't show much love for them but it looks like this one is well deserved it's amazing how so many other good games on Kickstarter never see the time of day but garbage like this gets made

[@m-sousa]

Two tips: 1) Use another game for your group. Even in the horror setting, there are way better stuff to show to non gamers; 2) Punctuation. I read your comment 3 times and I am still not sure if I understood it.

[@shawn.spencer]

Why is he so bitter?

[@godofzombi]

well it's a pretty looking box, guess you can use it to store better games in I guess.

[@pmfrankcabrera]

I was scammed out of my pledge for this game. I am so glad this flopped and I hope it leads to their ruin.

[@chefkakarot]

Lol I love this review, I’m not one for being negative necessarily but I love when Tom gets so mad at a game he screams.

[@glasscube6391]

I’m trying to sell mine. Anyone interested? Haha

[@prettypearl2430]

Amazing game! Totally worth my money 😁❤️

[@SinamonX]

Im up for a bad review once in a while. Sad part is there are no "roasting" reviews anymore :( I understand you dont want to hurt people's feelings but those were fun! I saw this gane and I thought.. wait... is this clue? It loooks horrible!