Merchants Of The Dark Road Deluxe All In - Unboxing & Rambling

[@ElfCreekGames]

Yes. We are definitely doing an expansion

[@BoardGameCo]

Nice! Thanks for confirming :)

[@shoruk]

I'm blown away by people wondering why puzzle pieces were being used instead of fold-out. Seemed obvious to me that these could be changed out potentially to change the art/locations/etc... excited to see if the expansions change peoples minds on the gameplay or not.

[@rodolfogomes9761]

Please try to make it fit into the main box - I got the all in xD

[@ElfCreekGames]

@@shoruk And we're hardly the first game to use a puzzle piece board.

[@zackdreak1870]

The only thing I beg you is to please include errata in your expansion if you do a reprint and fix anything in the game or make it an update pack we can purchase!

[@FloydBarker]

Elf Creek's production is off the charts! Games that go above and beyond make me wanna play them more. Hecka pumped to play!

[@BoardGameCo]

Yep :)

[@BryceChristiansen]

It's funny because our group found the shortcut super valuable. The rewards you get from leading the journeys are the best in the game and the shortcut gives you two. One of those being an illuminated die which is basically equivalent to an extra action. That's huge!!!

[@ElfCreekGames]

Exactly!

[@bgm-1961]

Regarding your comment that the "puzzle pieces" format of the board is a "little wired"... I have several other games in my collection whose mounted boards are put together as puzzle pieces. And the thing they all have in common over the typical folded mounted board, is that when assembled, the "puzzle pieces" board will lay *perfectly flat*! What a joy that is.

[@BoardGameCo]

Personally I find puzzle pieces have more ridges and more wear than a traditional board

[@inoutsoccer11]

I’d have to say, these unboxing and ramblings are one of my favorite segments you do. Thank you!

[@BoardGameCo]

Glad you enjoy them :)

[@aeryellae5837]

I'd never heard of this game, but it is gorgeous. As my mom likes to say, "Sometimes it's nice to own quality", and regardless of how it plays, it certainly checks off that "quality" box. Great work by Elf Creek.

[@BoardGameCo]

Yep, 💯

[@citan108]

This video made me even more excited to get my copy!

[@BoardGameCo]

Glad it did :)

[@VikingKittens]

Loved this video! Great preview of what will arrive sometime when CAN gets their items. I do find that components will help elevate my game play and immersion. Cheers!

[@BoardGameCo]

Yep :) hope you enjoy it

[@foodflights1408]

You not only want this game, you NEED this game. Sincerely, your friends at Mind MGMT.

[@BoardGameCo]

Uhhuh :)

[@nighthunterz00z45]

I’m waiting for my retail version and I’m so excited to play! Thank you for honest and insightful opinions!

[@MerrillWhiteKalEl]

I have to admit I am a little bummed at how many lower reviews this game has received. My all in arrives tomorrow. I am trying to decide to open and try or just sell? I have no lack of games to play, so if this is not a home run I am afraid it may not get played.

[@callum5257]

I felt the same. We played it and really enjoyed it. It suits my wife and I well, and was a fun puzzle. Try it first mate, you might find it hits the right points for you :)

[@MerrillWhiteKalEl]

@@hkay3832 Do not disagree. I have just heard the same critiques about the game now from multiple people. There are games I love that Alex does not.

[@malikh9975]

Hey Alex, I would highly highly suggest watching James Hoffman's video on the ultimate Aeropress technique. His channel is incredible and it is by far and away the number 1 youtube channel out there for us coffee lovers. His videos are brilliant and he's well worth a sub. ......just don't go down the same route as me and end up spending faaaaar too much money on an espresso set up as well as a kickstarter addiction xD

[@JodouTR]

Nothing wrong with an Italian machine for a couple grand since they're lifetime investments properly maintained. We've had ours for two years now and the journey of learning to dial-in and properly froth milk has been excellent. No longer need to run to a coffee shop for a latte or americano which ends up saving money over time and pays for itself. Plus the moment you impress guests with your mastery of latte art is quite exquisite. :D

[@inoutsoccer11]

I’m scared to look this guy up now. High chance of me going down a rabbit hole. But coffee is such an important part of my day

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

The game has fantastic components.

[@BoardGameCo]

It's insane :)

[@lindorish]

About the French press-Research has shown that drinking five cups of coffee daily over 4 weeks from a French press brewing method can increase blood cholesterol levels by 6 to 8 percent.The coffee is not filtered so this is the reason why . I am still thinking if i should buy one :) If it not every day i think it is just fine :) Just my “doctor’s thinking “is getting in the way

[@BoardGameCo]

I'm only at 3 a day...so is that fine :)

[@LEF3133]

I bought a heap of amber for Keyforge. Can get in heaps of colours off eBay, was advertised for using in vases for flower arrangement.

[@thecuriousboardgamer]

Devon has ruined me. Every time you took a drink I said to myself, "timestamp."

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol this is the best comment I've seen all week.

[@DevonTalksTabletop]

I’ve flown all the way across the Interwebs to approve of this! Huzzah!

[@sadekhanna]

This video is Alex gushing about the beautiful components of a game he tries to talk himself out of keeping :D Now I want the components but the game would not get played enough with 2.

[@Shiniandkutie]

I bought this game and I am a little bummed by your reaction. I know it is your opinion and respect that.

[@BoardGameCo]

Sorry :( I guarantee it will be loved by many. I enjoyed it, just didn't love it

[@ronrideout3969]

Dude, your reviews are top notch, but nobody cares aboot your coffee...love BoardGameCo.!!

[@HeroOfTheWeb]

*Jedi hand wave* you don't want to sell this.

[@Morganix01]

I didn't back the game but seeing the component quality has my jaw on the floor. Such a shame that the reviews haven't been as positive for the game mechanics as the production.

[@theMikeKop]

I missed out on the campaign, couldn’t afford another game at the time, now I’m definitely planning to get the full deluxe set from the site. I just hope it’ll still be available in about a week once I can afford it.

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

After being hit with COVID coffee smells and tastes sour and like burnt wood to me. It's a good thing that I'm not a coffee drinker.

[@BoardGameCo]

Ouch, happy that didn't happen to me.

[@cmchristensen]

Hahaha welcome to 30 minutes of Alex struggling to justify selling this beauty ;)

[@BoardGameCo]

Yep :)

[@betterthanflapjacks]

4:05 Daniel Radcliffe

[@BoardGameCo]

:)

[@alyssamova7388]

Is Patrons Provisions part of the Deluxe Pledge or All In Pledge?

[@BoardGameCo]

Could be, it's been awhile

[@alyssamova7388]

@@BoardGameCo I think from photos, it's the KS stretch goals for those with the base game.

[@foyoGames]

How do u like the Terraforming Mars app? I dont like the time crunch or screen crunch

[@BoardGameCo]

Not a huge fan of the app, I prefer in person.

[@davidweatherbee808]

Paradox Initiative

[@kaesar98]

Thanks for sharing the box contents. It is indeed a gorgeous game. Still, that alone isn't enough to earn a spot on the game shelf. I'm hopeful it'll merit playing many times. Having not played it yet, I'm intrigued by your concern about the choice/reward for taking the shortcut vs dark road path on a travel action. I understand that there's a different order to the rewards selection, and extra bonuses for the leader when taking a short cut. I'm not sure I understand how you came to the conclusion that there wasn't enough difference in those choices. The game does feature some new "spins" on its combination of mechanics. I look forward to seeing how those play out and spark my interest. Again, thanks. I always enjoy and learn from your channel. :-)

[@Oaklestat]

Does this mean my copy is coming soon?!

[@BoardGameCo]

I assume so

[@ajnow87]

I think you should keep it. 😜

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol your biased. But in all honesty, I'm very torn because of the expansion. In its current form, it's a game I like, but won't play over others. But I definitely enjoyed it enough, to wonder if an expansion bumps it up to a four... But how long do I hold on to the game hoping for the expansion?

[@Qyro]

Is Radcliffe not a common name in America? It’s pretty common here in the UK

[@grizzzzlies7208]

Where did you sell this? Via your website or locally? Are there any others coming that you already know that you’ll sell?

[@BoardGameCo]

Still on my shelf, haven't listed it yet.

[@Carsten_de_1981]

So beautiful. Gameplay wasn't my thing though. Too bad.

[@BoardGameCo]

I enjoyed it but not enough to pick over my favorites.

[@golinskyy]

3.5 5 seconds later 2.5 :D

[@BoardGameCo]

Wait what? Where do I say that?

[@golinskyy]

my bad, second time you saying 3.5 was much faster and at first it sounded like 2.5 for me

[@3092prb]

Have you ever made a pour over coffee?

[@BoardGameCo]

Yep :)

[@sethwinslow]

Instant poll: how many viewers knew the word “shdoddy” before this video?

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol I assume 5.

[@sethwinslow]

@@BoardGameCo ich vaise nisht