Great Western Trail - Shut Up & Sit Down Review

[@rott3nmilk]

How is the new version of this game? Only ever see stuff about this OG version.

[@shutupandsitdown]

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[@mtthwfreeman]

Can confirm: It's SO SO SO GOOD

[@thomasrockhoff]

Came to this vid because I'm from Kansas and heard there was a game about take cows there. My hometown is worth negative points. Forget House on a Haunted Hill, this is real board game Betrayal.

[@daniellebackus819]

@@shortydancer the American Royal is on the Missouri side, but it’s very close to the border. The first edition of this game makes no sense based on history (makes no sense to drive cattle to KC and then send them via train to Topeka, Wichita, and ultimately out West to California). The 2nd edition fixes this, as the trains go east instead of west.

[@acerumble]

You had me at cow deck building

[@Enkufka]

CONSTANTLY afraid quinns is going to knock over his tea.

[@tigermuppetcut]

The fear is real!

[@Valordar]

Intentional TEATERING, damn you Quinns.

[@GirlyGamer-BoardGameGran]

ALWAYS

[@Enkufka]

I've now bought the game and had it for months and it's one of my favorites. I did get the uglier american edition that got rid of the brown border on the box, but other than that it's the same. So looking forward to playing the expansion when it comes out!

[@epalshiva]

I had legit anxiety about that

[@gregkleinfall1901]

What amazes me is that it took someone from the UK to convince me to buy a game about herding cattle from Texas to Kansas City... and I live in Dallas Texas. Oh...and you were right about the game...it's great. One of the best implementations of theme in a primarily Euro style of game.

[@mrs.featherbottom5901]

Quinns: so funny, so competent, so creative. I'm so, so okay with him with being the board game ambassador of the internet. I would only dream of being able to do one of these videos.

[@GirlyGamer-BoardGameGran]

And he uses words like taciturn.

[@Wookien]

"fun repellent paper" is my favourite SU&SD of all time

[@stevenmerriman9419]

Your tea cup sir, makes me shudder. It's like a horror show all on its own. Great review by the way

[@Valordar]

Teatering terror. Its haunting me, Quinns' hand gestures alone now make me uneasy.

[@DrMFoster7]

Don't give him attention it's what he wants.

[@cheeseweasel69]

Just watched your reviews for the first time. Wanted to say how entertaining but also enlightening they were. Made a few tough decisions of which game to buy a lot easier! Thanks for the time and effort. :)

[@DrMcFly28]

At 14:32 I was totally going wait seriously what the fuck THERE'S ANOTHER MAP ON THE OTHER SIDE AND I NEVER NOTIC... oh. Well played, Quinns. Well played.

[@FreshmanThesis]

the number of SUSD reviews that end up with Quinns making out with himself is at least 2 do what you will with this knowledge

[@talkinggibberish]

They probably all do, the just dont record it.

[@jsnrvst]

FreshmanThesis edd.☺😊🔚🔜😯q 😊 😊

[@hathejoker]

I subbed to this channel last week and watched all the reviews. This is my first review that I watched that is new. Thanks for the vids.

[@Aquadoozy]

GWT is one of hubby & I's favorite games. It's fantastic, especially when the scores are only a couple points difference. Every point matters, every choice of stops matters. Our last game in my final move I was only 1 stop away from reaching Kansas City and making an extra delivery. Love this game! Highly recommend it!

[@leontiefmodell650]

"...my shareholders are going to kill me.......WITH PIPES!" and of course: @ 5:21 "Let's talk about employeeees"

[@geektome4781]

Quinns keeps saying they're going to Kansas, but the train for hauling the cattle off was in Kansas City, Missouri.

[@pjarnfelt]

Who cares. The end location is some American place.

[@xWilcoXx]

Love your reviews. The mix or humor and focus of what makes a game great(or mundane) rather than getting lost in technicalities is rare and a great mix. Keep it up!

[@schmojo33]

I was having lunch with my girlfriend once at the Fantasy Flight Games Center and the manager was out sitting at one of the tables near us and he seemed liked he was doing paperwork and going through and looking at some game stuff and this one customer just walked up to him and asked him question after question about the game center and how things are running and other gaming stuff. This went on almost the whole time we ate lunch and I thought he would kind of get annoyed because he seemed very busy but he just calmly chatted with the guy and answered his questions and was in no way rude or acted agitated or annoyed at all. I respect him for focusing on the customer and trying make sure the customer was having a good time. Its a good place to go to and the food is pretty good.

[@RadiantSolarWeasel]

I've been saying "nobody likes you" to board game components for years, and was delighted to hear Quinns use the same phrase.

[@meeplefanatic9266]

I say that to the grey dice in cubitos

[@Mattchew2232]

15:27 A Feast *of* Odin. Oh dear, Quinns, you've caught Paul's virus too. ;_:

[@stogrady]

Stumbled across your channel looking for a brief overview of how to play. Was met with an extremely entertaining and clearly explained video. Can't say enough good things about this! Looking forward to diving into your other videos. Thanks!

[@dwmmd12]

I didn't even think I wanted this game... and then I watched this video. Now I own it, and it is probably my favorite game. I'm horrible at it, but I love it. Great review; great game.

[@fireant202]

Cow-culated?

[@groundcontrolto]

Paul's got everyone saying "Feast OF Odin"

[@markhenderson6389]

"Or just delivering the world's worst herd of cattle to Kansas City resembling radiators wearing coats." One of the absolute best lines of any SU&SD review! USDA prime humor!

[@RicoCordova]

GWT is in my top 10. I first learned it at a convention and it was the first game I've played where I began giggling every time it was my turn because I loved everything I was doing. hahaha...so fun.

[@LennyLN]

Late reply I know, but could you tell me your other top games? :)

[@pzalenski]

Quinns! You, sir, are the best reviewer in this industry. Period.

[@ScrapMek]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thinks the cover of this box is super unsettling. It sits right in the uncanny valley for me!

[@evilmadcap]

3:16 = You don't [immediately] draw a card when selling/discarding. [ Phase C) Draw up to your hand limit.]

[@luiscarlosqg]

Yes

[@genli5603]

As a Texan, I winced harder at you calling the cattle “cows” than I did when you called Coup coupe. Lol. I love your reviews even so.....

[@kevinporter7065]

Definitely one of the best board game reviews ever. Then again, I think that about all your videos.

[@MacGuges]

8:39 NOBODY can resist a rosette, that's who.

[@joshwhalen17]

To be that guy, Kansas City (specifically the historic stockyards that warranted its nickname "Cowtown") is in Missouri, not Kansas. Easy mistake to make, even for a certain 45th President of the United States.

[@richgarc84]

"Do you want to make out?" I was not expecting that, but I laughed very hard at it! 😂

[@cecilmoney]

10/10 video, 0/10 tea placement

[@paulspo]

Wildly Fun and a Great Review! Thanks! Played this for the first time last week! Wish I had understood it better going in, but learned a lot... cant wait to play it again! I agree.. it's THAT GOOD!

[@EmanuelsWorkbench]

argh! Talking while waving hands over the cup of coffe at 10:30 was driving me mad!! No eating or drinking at the gaming table!! Aaaaarrgghh.... (runs away pulling out his hair)

[@Steevo1977]

This game is phenomenal. Complex in a totally fun way. Get sleeves for those cards..you will be playing a lot!

[@Adderkleet]

And the "Feast of Odin" name curse continues.

[@Timberella3003]

It's the "Sex in the City" of board game names.

[@Timberella3003]

The "ALDI's" of board game names.

[@Timberella3003]

"J.C. Penney's"

[@athora4271]

What do you mean by that?

[@aarcade6676]

@@athora4271 shut up and sit down constantly say 'feast of Odin' instead of 'a feast for Odin'

[@PlumpyThimble]

This video was fantastic. Really the first video to get me actually interested in this game. I had a hard time getting past the cover art and theme. I'm going to have to check this out.

[@TheSchaef47]

Every time I sit down with an Alexander Pfister game I come away surprised. Mombasa makes my head hurt but I can't stop playing it. Then I played this and fell in love all over again

[@TheTrout9000]

I never thought I'd hear Quinns' sultry voice say Kansas. My life is complete.

[@Kelfuma]

The 2nd edition of this game looks so much better.

[@fambans]

You're wrong, you know. Cowboy Magic is real. It's hair products for horses.

[@Karlsonas17]

I just wanted to notice: at around 7:43, when you finish making snake noise and smile, you are the cutest you ever been in your videos.

[@NeoMaddy]

This was a gorgeous review. Is it single? Because I know a handsome man who would love to take it on a candlelight dinner before settling down and eventually creating a whole family of nightmarish video-human hybrids who cannot exist outside of their own feverish hellscapes of imaginations. Let me know if you're interested.

[@TabularConferta]

Picked up a copy of this game after this review. Looking forward to its arrival. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@TabularConferta]

Ok now played it a couple times and love it. I have no idea of different strategies, I'm just mostly playing by the seat of my pants but still having fun. Thanks again for the review.

[@BraxtonSwine]

The 2nd edition comes with little cowboy hats for the meeple, if that doesn't convince people to try this game nothing will.

[@stormy7722]

The close up of Quinns at the start.......he looked exactly like Stewart Copeland of The Police in the early 80's..lol

[@yogibbear]

Paul has convinced Quinns what the incorrect name for AFfO is. :)

[@billlynch3704]

Uggghhh, I've been resisting this game and already own Feast (which is fantastic), but this review is pushing me back toward the GWT hype train.

[@Timberella3003]

But which one?!? "Feast FOR Odin", or Feast OF Odin", because there is apparently two, according to Paul and Quinns.

[@Timberella3003]

SU&SD - My new Flight of the Conchords, but in boardgame review mode.

[@julianthor4988]

I love the humor of SUSD. I am german and the end was great. Thank you.

[@julesindahouse]

Seems like the 'steaks' are high and that long gaming sessions might give us 'Raw hides'. We'll just have to buy it if we're to avoid developing mad cow disease or becoming part of 'The Wild Bunch'. Thanks for the gaming BBQ. Brilliant job Quinns'!

[@Sanitylite]

Almost spat my water when your face popped up in the opening scene

[@CarlosCastillo-kh1wk]

My gaming group just started playing harder games like dungeon pets and terraforming Mars, this is the new addition to the collection and I must say it has become our favorite game

[@Robust_Laser]

that tea is frighteningly close to the edge of the table

[@philipthonemann2524]

Very amusing, well made, and informative - thanks!

[@bigdream_dreambig]

Someone tried to teach me -- and a couple others -- how to play this game. Of course, he was a TERRIBLE teacher who didn't know the game well enough himself, but still... after more than an hour of setting up, listening to him, having him check the manual, and trying to read the manual myself, we gave up on the game completely. If you want to play this, you should DEFINITELY spend some quality time with the rulebook before hand. As for me, the game just didn't seem fun or interesting enough for me to want to make that kind of commitment and try again.

[@bestway6032]

you should learn how to play this game its not so complicated,its really easy to play when you know how. how old are you? its one of the best board game i ever played and how can you say the game didnt seem fun or interesting enough when you dont know how to play. what a stupid comment that is

[@martinandersson2109]

Ze end was very funny. Gotta love ze german accent. Also - great review!! Love this game! Love from Sweden

[@LennyLN]

I dont know why this review is so awesome, but I have watched this one over 10 times now. And I listen actively

[@middleclassboardgamer]

I’m trying to decide between this, Clans of Caledonia, and Terra Mystica

[@aaronmorton5427]

This sounds like an exciting version of brass

[@GretSeat]

That definition belongs to Brass

[@Nszewczak]

Is closing scene a reference to a playtesting video series? would watch that.

[@meeplefanatic9266]

Dammit, why are there so many good board games, but not enough money for me to buy them all?

[@DavidStillberg]

The Number Udder needs to go on a t-shirt.

[@alexxpfister]

Love it!

[@Quinns_Quest]

Thanks so much! Can you please make your next game about running a national park

[@alexxpfister]

I'll try to... :-)

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Your opinion is biased, Mister Pfister.

[@railbaron1]

Wait, this ain't the Western Trail it the Shawnee Trail. The Western Trail ended at Dodge City.

[@chriscook21]

Thank you for making me buy this game - love it!

[@chain-wallet]

"cowboy magic" -Quinns

[@GirlyGamer-BoardGameGran]

You need more shelves. Other than that, great review and run through. I keep picking this one up in the store, looking at it, thinking "my group will be daunted" and putting it back on the shelf. Seems like a cherry on a cow... O_o

[@ka5141]

The ending of that is the single most scary thing I've seen in a while.

[@VicViper26]

So, let's say I accidentally bought a German-language copy and didn't realize it until right after it shipped...would this game still be playable if I don't speak a word of German? Rulebook aside, it looks like the only real text is on the cards, which have pictures anyways.

[@shutupandsitdown]

You'll be fine, it's all icons

[@VicViper26]

@@shutupandsitdown Perfect, thank you very much! Wonderful review as always

[@arjanang]

I must admit that art on the front of the game has put me off quite a bit. It's just horrendous! But I'll give it a go if it's really that good.

[@photoben]

Opening shot is amazing.

[@DanGalarzaCyber]

I know they don't like Terraforming Mars and like this better, but now I like both! Thanks!

[@MattLohkamp]

they're ALL good cows, quinns.

[@jmerb78]

i'd like to nominate "glittering cow fantasy" for a pulitzer prize please.

[@zachgaskins3731]

How many takes did Leigh need for the perfect tackleglomp?

[@wemartin1211]

This may be your finest video yet

[@g8kpr3000]

That game cover just screams nepotism. No way a publisher looked at three or four sample and said “this grey blah picture of four uncanny valley depressed cowfolk is what I want on this game”

[@ThaGamingMisfit]

Loving your reviews !

[@Fatpie42]

Why does Quinns compare this to Feast of Odin at the end. They look completely different....

[@noahcollin9532]

Great video. My wife says your tea mug is beautiful. Where'd you get it?

[@Seeyn]

Quinns, omg why are you so good at selling me boardgames, even though I don't even have space for them anymore...

[@paulyoung5641]

What’s the URL for that user rating list at 15.32?

[@Atlas-FM8]

The aptly named, "Great" Western Trail.

[@j-henry7391]

Just when you think you have Quinn figured out, he busts out a Sade reference

[@moamdorf]

Hm, A Feast of Odin - was it a hint towards Paul's problems in remembering the name correctly or did you have the same difficulties, Quinns? :D Anyways, GWT looks great, I hope I'll be able to play it someday.

[@Gokuto]

Saw tales from the loop in the background. Hope this gets a review soon 😁

[@Timberella3003]

Do they review RPGs?

[@N2HeroProductions]

I'm not one for long games (over 40 minutes..), ut this game is on my list for someday. Defiantly looks great!

[@georgemulford2910]

Do you do voiceovers?

[@GrievousFrom]

"Film me like one of your French Quinns"

[@Enkufka]

I do have a question, on the american box it says it's #7 in this great designer series? What is that all about?

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

A naming that Stronghold uses for a series of games, one per designer that Steven Buonocore really likes.

[@zakoholic]

That's just the line of games the American publisher Stronghold Games decided to put this game in (which e.g. includes Porta Nigra, Kraftwagen, Cottage Garden and more). According to the BGG entry '"The Great Designer Series" from Stronghold Games highlights games from the best game designers in the world.' You can find more info here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/37838/stronghold-games-great-designer-series

[@AlFrash84]

Stephen Merchant has let himself go.

[@yousifel1]

**SWEETEST TABOO KLAXON**

[@SmashingPlastic]

I really gotta try/buy this game…. What about the 2nd edition?

[@Yayakamisama]

Everyone of your guys reviews reminds me of Shogun and how I can't find one in my area.

[@Hydroponos]

complete with cow deck building.

[@marcushead9985]

Quinns had to work so hard not to laugh after the hiss at 7:41.

[@SigmaZer0]

Man, you can make this into a sci-fi themed game as well.

[@mrrodgers0]

Whoa. Unexpected self-cest at the end there.