Gears of War Board Game - PART 1 - Roadblocks

[@williammyles]

Very much enjoyed your play through as always mate 😊

[@fitz33]

I think it was a great idea to pick up where Robert left off! I quite enjoyed his playthroughs, and I always like yours, so this is a neat "continuation" of sorts.

[@BoxofDelights]

Hi, I've not seen the video game, which I think is good as it never influenced my impression of the board game at all. And since I'm now doing a series on this one you can be sure it's a game I enjoy... thematically strong and atmospheric... it will certanly sit alongside the other games on this channel. I hope you enjoy! Rick

[@BoxofDelights]

Hi, no, it says you spawn one per player, and you put them in any empty area. Thanks for watching, Rick

[@BoxofDelights]

thanks! And thanks to Robert....it was his idea ! I really enjoyed Robert's GoW series..they were my inspiration, so this series is dedicated to Robert (and George of course!)

[@davidlhsl]

I've been considering getting this, so I'm looking forward to seeing this series. If I do break down and get it, I'll have to let FFG know to send you the commission check. :)

[@CoreyTaylor556]

The Ticker card tells you when they spawn if there is cover they enter it so you should have 3 tickers on 9A and they should be in cover if it is available

[@hexwolfman]

I know this is an old video, but I had to just say I laughed at when you showed the ticker miniature it was backwards lol 😂

[@BoxofDelights]

:D ticker butts

[@ferver-san]

I like your playthroughs a lot.You explain the rules very clearly and you edit your videos nicely.The only thing i don't like is that cup you use to roll the dice. Just throw them already. :) Anyway just subscribed

[@punkpacarola]

Very nice video mate you got another subscriber. Love from Portugal =)

[@CoreyTaylor556]

U do know tile 9a has 4 tiles on it so u should have 3 tickers on the tile and also 2 tickers n cover since they have the cover logo on their cards

[@BoxofDelights]

thank you ! I know... I like to make sure they're like all shook up... old habits an' all.... :)

[@BLDTHEGAMER]

So do you use the ammo chits to use a pumped up version of your weapon? Can you use the wes6pons without ammo? Do you refill ammo? Thanks

[@BoxofDelights]

Yes; no; yes.. if you can find it!

[@BLDTHEGAMER]

@@BoxofDelightsThanks Ricky.

[@BoxofDelights]

NOTE: Rulebook says, "A Weapon card with no ammo tokens on it cannot be used to attack with either a normal or an overkill attack" (p.19)

[@moe45673]

So Rick, what do you think has more replayability, smarter/dynamic AI (not just enemies but all game controlled events), etc... this or Galaxy Defenders or D&D LoD? Just finished your GD playthrough and the first vid of this. I really like GD's player "tech-board" and levelling up abilities. I also liked how the monsters move in smart ways based off their position to you (reminiscent of the AI in Field Commander: Napoleon), as well as the area VS hex movement of enemies (brilliant bit of AI design). If this is anything like the videogame, levelling up should be minimal and more of a "find item" thing (not a dealbreaker). However, I do like cardplay (a la Mage Knight) but it's not a must (I am obsessed with Freedom: Underground Railroad atm..... which appears to have some parallels with predicting enemy movement and where you want to get to) As for Legends of Drizzt, I know NOTHING about it but plan on getting to your playthrough of it soon. Finally, streamlinedness is a bonus. One reason I love Freedom: TUG so much is that I can play it on a whim. Games take an hour (but what an hour it is). Rulebook flipping is kept to a minimum. Etc etc. I don't mind fiddliness when a game is worth it (Mage Knight, Thunderbolt Apache Leader, others) but as someone with terrible time management, a game I don't need to plan a whole day around (rulebook flipping, tablespace, card-flipping, etc) is welcome. Looking forward to your response.

[@BoxofDelights]

Good question.. it's too early to say for me re GD re-playability. I found GoW rulebook easier (though I make more mistakes!). There's no levelling up in GoW and each mission is more standalone. The GD AI is pretty good, as it includes line of sight. I think GoW is prettier though. The combat is more streamlined in GoW.

[@moe45673]

Ricky Royal Appreciate the response. How is GoW replayability? Just from the setup video, I see shades of Space Hulk the card game! I'll continue watching this series as well as your Drizzt videos and try to inform myself. I saw someone say that GD looks like someone took Drizzt and tried to make it better.

[@BoxofDelights]

GoW is great.. it made my top30 list :) It has a special place in my collection...

[@BoxofDelights]

It is 1 per player, not 1 per area. Rick

[@crimson49er]

i just got this game & ny roadblocks setup card has 4A as the 1st level 3 location, which is also a duplicate! yeesh

[@CoreyTaylor556]

I'm not an expert with this mission cause I've never played it but just goin by the rule book and what it says

[@CoreyTaylor556]

The rule book says spawn 1 ticker on area that is empty

[@CoreyTaylor556]

You put the COG order cards on the wrong spot

[@mercedeso4805]

Soy el único MEXICANO viendo esto?

[@kasansadavi3703]

is it 2 player

[@BoxofDelights]

+Nick Anderson you can play 1, 2, 3 or 4 players

[@kasansadavi3703]

ok thank you do you find it a good game and worth the money

[@BoxofDelights]

absolutely! But you should watch and decide for yourself. This was my first "thematic" game, starting me enjoying the genre.