Games for new board gamers - SUCCESSES and FAILURES

[@JoseMedia2421]

Ra and 7 Wonders have the similar issue of so much end game scoring, which affects your round decisions but is hard to internalize until you see the end scoring.

[@chadstilson8804]

Coup has always been a success with my friends. Twice, I have had my friends jump onto Amazon, while we were still playing, to order their own copy. :)

[@dupthedodger]

These are among my favorite videos that you do because I love hearing experiences about introducing non-gamers to new games and as an ex theatre rat it gives me nostalgic vibes of backstage life. Very surprised with the #1 hit - I played it this spring and thought it was fine but 🤷‍♂️ Still loved that it was so unexpected. Oh and you’re totally right that original Sheriff’s art is far superior. 👌

[@ChadHensley]

Dutch Blitz makes another appearance!!!! Love to see you continue to mention it on your channel!

[@GourmetBurrito]

I'm surprised that Ra can ever miss tbh. I think the first round or two I didn't get it, and then after every turn I realized a new thing about the decisions I was making and how it would affect the game state. I guess it is really about that precision bidding, but man that game shivers my timbers. And I'm kind of equally surprised that The Hunger was a hit previously. I like the game and the expansion, but it feels a little fiddly and maybe I just don't know how to teach that game. Anywho, dope video. Interesting to see what games hit with people who aren't weirdly obsessed with cardboard

[@Carlos52024]

You know Chris is on his deathbed when he doesn't make the Allplay joke! Hunger has been on my buy-list since you first talked about it, I'm holding out on a second-hand copy or a great retail deal

[@RoomandBoardReviews]

@@Carlos52024 one of my best deals, grabbed it for 10 bucks at kublacon! Was worth it for the space I had to arrange around it to take it home haha

[@asavi3]

Feel better soon!

[@thebluemeeple]

Charcuterie and Neotopia sounds interesting. Will like to check them out! I would have loved to play Castles of Mad King Ludwig and RA as those are some of my favorite games as well. Sorry they were not a hit this time around. As boardgamers I think we can get illusions of grandeur that people will enjoy the games we do. I try to temper my expectations a bit if bringing games to new players. :)

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

Wow. 🤯 I can’t believe 7 wonders fits completely in that little box. I feel a box cutting coming in the near year!

[@RoomandBoardReviews]

@@Poiuytrew.Q it's a game changer. Honestly worth getting the expansion just for that haha

[@timf7354]

The goto first game for new people or just to kick things off is Kingdomino for me. It's simple to teach, fast and compact. 2-4 players. Sure it can get old if overplayed, but so far it's been perfect.

[@timf7354]

Would love to hear what games you all play as your intro game(s) or date night game?

[@joshfrench5858]

Canada. Instant subscription

[@Vikutori-H]

That 7 Wonders sorcery

[@ethidian3444]

Love this video idea / hearing anecdotes like this! Unfortunately for me Wavelength keeps failing... people keep talking 5+ minutes to think of what to say and the game devolves into general chatter. It has succeeded with family in the past, but not non-family once.

[@Tylers_Dad]

I'll have to give RA another shot; I played it once and felt exactly the way you described some people found it - both overwhelming and underwhelming

[@shardeus8637]

How did we not know it was beginning to look a lot like Chris-mas 🤨

[@Sirpoupadoumax]

Tisk tisk tisk... So selfish Chris. This is what I learnt from this vid. But I enjoy your content man. So stay selfish 😉

[@iTower_Prime]

does this mean the scruffy look is coming back?

[@bezimeni2000]

Half of the video is "this wasn't played". Complete miss

[@RoomandBoardReviews]

@@bezimeni2000 just pretend I said they were played then! Easy fix.