GIVEAWAY of a Pocket Civ Game! Check out ANCIENT REALM

Yes, you heard me right: a pocket sized civ game from Button Shy Games. Plus, I'm giving a copy away for free: check out how to enter in this video.
At its heart, Ancient Realm is a civilization-building-themed puzzle game in which you try to maximize your points by deciding which blocks to keep and which to build over, while carefully managing your resources. Balance endgame scoring goal needs with immediate tactical needs to create a mighty civilization replete with wonders of the world.
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[@armandovillarreal3554]

The concept of a pocket game intrigues me. I'll take board game rulebooks with me to my kiddos' sports practices, but would be neat to take a pocket game that can be played on the go. It seems like the mechanics are based on games similar to my tastes, but I haven't tried a pocket civ game before. Thanks for covering the game, Kim!

[@hamburglar919]

The idea that a civ/city builder can be done in a 18 card wallet game is a little mind blowing. Button Shy has a ton games that pack a lot more than expected in that little folder. The art on Ancient realm looks pretty good too. I often find the smaller more budget games sacrifice on aesthetics, this one looks pretty good.

[@danwc]

I've played a couple Button Shy games and am always impressed at how much they fit into such a tiny package. I've seen games where you cover up parts of cards to make patterns, but I like this idea of needing to manage what to cover up to get resources with not wanting to cover columns that score. Looks like a fun puzzle!

[@Juamax1987]

It looks intriguing indeed how far 18 cards can give you the Civ feeling.

[@chrisbock3418]

The speed and size of this civ game makes it unique and interesting.

[@MrVurtan]

The way to store the resources reminded my a lot of the two player version from Settlers of Catan. But I'm glad that you have the other side as well! The most interesting part for me are the special effects on the backside of the cards. That puzzle of how to use them before you need to draw from the pile sounds great in my ears!

[@alkismoraitis1247]

Love Civ games since the original Francis Tresham design, the computer games since the original DOS Sid Meier design. Also, love most Aramini solo games and this one blows my mind! It combines everything I admire about Civ and solo into one mini package that seems to manage to keep things interesting without sacrificing variability and replayability. Very keen to try it out. If I don’t win it, I will buy it for sure. Thank you Kimberly for another comprehensive presentation!

[@truce11]

I like the portability, art, and elegant use of thirds and the recurring resource cards

[@obiwanjabroni6763]

Very interesting game! Like the 1 player aspect. Perfect for when it is the kids nap time!

[@vanessar8056]

Civ games have always seemed so daunting to me, but one like this could really provide that intro to the genre that I need. Thanks for the opportunity!

[@jeffkouba6521]

I've never tried a pocket game, and I'm with you... I wouldn't think there could be much of a game using so few cards, let alone a Civ game... I am interested in the ancient era, so I am intrigued by a solo game of this size :)

[@BDrisco1982]

There is a few things I love about this game. I appreciate the multiplie use cards, the compact civilation builder and how button shy games travel. (Not just across the country but they are in my daily bag) Thank you so much for the opportunity to win.

[@AndyBerman]

I’ve never played a Civ game before, but it looks interesting. I like that it’s tiny so I can bring it in our RV and play with my wife on the road.

[@roberttaylor3594]

well, that looks really cool! I like civ building games a lot. probably my favourite! it looks like the rules are simple but it has a lot of strategy in it. a good mix. I see it is one player, but if two or more people had their own, they could play their own games at the same time and you could have a 'competition' to see who could score highest!

[@laurenbodner2739]

I love how it seems to have a big game feel in such a small size! I also really love the theme and artwork ❤

[@stacie_everdell]

I thought I never played a civ game, then I saw some mention Tapestry. I call that one a tech tree game, for what it's worth. But if that's a civ game, then that must be my favorite. I've heard Pocket Civ come up often as being quite incredible given its size. I think Button Shy puts out some fantastic games. I'd love to fatten up my collection and make it worth my while to get their travel bag. 😄

[@jeffbrown8007]

Wow, those cards look amazing in both art and function. That's what most caught my attention. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@shortydancer]

Hey Kim! I am surprised about how they manage to pack these games is a small sleeve! I actually have not played a civ game yet. This could be my first!

[@masterbridgemaster1]

I love Button Shy games, and I am scared to try a true, big CIV game, so I would like to start out with something like this. Great preview, by the way, and thanks for the opportunity!

[@user-gn1xe6tx2i]

I really like the art work and enjoy solo games. Like how you build your city and seems like it has a lot of replay ability

[@daniel.muntean]

I usually pack very light on vacations, and I love the idea to have a tiny civ game with me.

[@ko9]

I've got a number of buttonshy games and they always put a lot of interesting game into just a few cards. This seems to be another great one in that line, which I love bringing along when travelling.

[@picklebuckeye]

This looks super slick! I am very interested in experiencing how they can compress a massive Civ game down into just a few cards.

[@robcannon]

I love civilization games and one that could be played solo in a short time would per a perfect fit for my world of gaming right now.

[@rzlmlchm0975]

I really like these pocket games by Button Shy Games, and I love your reviews of them. After your review of Wildtails, I went out and bought that one almost immediately. My favorite thing about these types of games are how they do so much with so few cards. Each card serves multiple purposes. I also love the little wallet that comes with it. It makes it super easy to carry along on trips with minimal space (like camping and backpacking). Thanks for the great job you do!

[@larrysigmon2582]

I haven't played a civ board game before, and this looks easy and quick, which is appealing.

[@kmontzka]

I’m certainly interested in this one. Already a fan of Buttonshy games, and enjoy playing ROVE and Sprawlopolis often, however I appreciate the streamlined nature of this game - having to decide to build wonders or the economic engine at the right time, and doing it all within the constraints of a limited market and layout. Once again proving that it’s amazing what can be accomplished with just 18 cards! :)

[@lmtmoran]

I got my brain melted and exhausted by AP while playing Dominations (the very euro-y civ), so I think I'd like to try something a little bit smaller 😂 I got Forest Sky based on your rec! And I also wanted to say I loved your recent playthrough of Portals too. Looks like a nice 🧩

[@richard-mtl]

I've played Civ games since Civ 1, the original computer game. I haven't tried a board game that does that yet, now have I tried a Button Shy-style game, so I'd love to give this a try! I'm in Canada though, so oh well, I guess I don't qualify! No matter, thanks for showing us how to play!

[@nicolenavarro6886]

Just saw this game on Tia's channel and was instantly intrigued, then this video pops up! It gives me a 7 Wonders vibe (a game I play daily on BGA) 😃 I've been wanting to try Button Shy Games but haven't gotten the chance yet... Thanks, Kim, for the great content, going to catch up on your recent uploads now 😁

[@ropearoni4]

I love games that are big in a little package, and this one has a great merchanism for keeping the card count low. Ingenious ideas in this one. I think a larger full scale game could be done using it.

[@daniel.muntean]

Try "Sail to India", if you haven't already. The most game in a little box that I've ever played.

[@MrSahdred]

I love civ games and this feels a lot like a solo 7 wonders type of game

[@aquinium8208]

I love how this game fits in 18 cards :O

[@LenLindsay]

I got a couple of the Button Shy games over the past few years (based on your recommendations). This one sounds very interesting to me since I have played all the Sid Meier Civilization games from the very first one to the latest! Civ games are interesting. I'd like to see how condensing it to a small card deck works out!

[@codidact]

Love small puzzle games like this, but have never played a civ one before. Cool art style as well :)

[@lvl64.barbarian]

Never had a small game like this but it looks packed with gameplay!

[@estevanphillips6889]

Wow, I love this game’s format, and it’s so cute! There’s just something about arranging cards on a table and using fewer pieces that makes a game feel more personal to me. I would love to see more games iterate on these mechanics and maybe try out new themes (I’d quite like to give it a shot myself). You completely sold me with this one. You probably already have this metric, but maybe it’s still worth mentioning this is the first of your videos I’ve been recommended (perhaps boosted by the giveaway?). I really like your camera setup for the closeups.

[@TabletopTolson]

Thank you! Glad you found me:)

[@AugmentedAugust]

I'm primarily a solo gamer so i've been buying a lot of their wallet games, super excited to try ancient realm

[@BrandonGraham]

I've never tried a button shy game. It seems like a fun one, but with that few cards, it doesn't seem that replayable... but you said it is! It's so hard to tell.

[@lauchool]

Cool to have an easy to travel along civ game using so few cards

[@francoisgrobler6584]

I agree!

[@pitac8340]

I am intrigued by this pocket game. Great job with your videos too.

[@scotthumpert4415]

Big fan of civ games. Definitely looking forward to giving this one a try. Thanks!

[@dreamformula]

new to civ games but this looks interesting and beginner friendly. bonus is how compact it is and seems like it’s possible to play on a plane tray table… with some overlapping 😅

[@saryuubiqlus7509]

The art is so clean, I love it!

[@alicia1465]

I think this looks great! Will definitely look at the pnp. Thanks

[@NeeyahahaMM]

I adore civ games and small box games like the Tiny Epic series

[@francoisgrobler6584]

Love the art on this game Very cool to have a big game with such a small storage requirement. Looks like a great game to travel with!😊

[@TabletopTolson]

It really is!

[@jeffyoung5923]

Wife and I really love the art. We have only played Tapestry once but 7 Wonders is one of our favorites. Amazing what ButtonShy can get packed into their small games.

[@willwilson9923]

Huge solo gamer. Haven't tried button shy games yet, but there are some I'd like to. Awesome channel. Thank you.

[@TabletopTolson]

Thanks for watching!

[@AChang0402]

i've never played a button shy game but this looks very interesting

[@mannyk1307]

The card art looks great!

[@skarnipolassassin9856]

Sounds like a fun game 🎉

[@timothy2661]

I love the art :))

[@evlionnnn5837]

Love me a nice quick 18 card game

[@thomaserskine4771]

I like civ games, but I don't have the space or time any more for most of them. And often don't have someone to play them with. 😞This might be the solution

[@ChristianLyksPencils]

What is there not to love

[@LCrown1608]

Game looks hella chunky haha

[@jonsparks3152]

I have tried 2 Button Shy games and been impressed. Sprawlopolis is one of my go to games for vacation. Hierarchy is a good two player game that is over in 10 minutes. I an intrguied by this one. Different feel than their others I have tried.

[@TabletopTolson]

Love Sprawlopolis!

[@francoisgrobler6584]

​@@TabletopTolson I would love to try it, never played it