Most Anticipated Board Games of 2024

[@Daley63]

Just played Windmill Valley at Dice Tower West. You're right a light-for-them (Board&Dice) game, but not a light-weight game! Crunchy mechanics and an instant buy for some players. The individual player action cogs were so cool!!

[@tahsinshamma2369]

Designer for Event Horizon here. Thanks so much for the mention. Just to be clear, it’s less civilization in space and more conquering the galaxy with deck building. Planets can give some resources but also some are waiting for players to occupy for points. Cheers!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Cool! Thanks for providing the context! And thanks for watching!

[@stell4rt]

Seems really nice !! :) I thought at first that it was an adaptation of the movie. It would have been maybe too close to nemesis... Did you think about the movie when you designed the game ?

[@tahsinshamma2369]

@@stell4rt the only similarity with the movie is the name. Sorry if that’s not the game you were looking for. Thematically the game shares more with galactic 4x games but mechanically it is a mixture of deck building and area control

[@Grzybek007]

"Event Horizon" This title from this horror movie in space?

[@tahsinshamma2369]

@@Grzybek007 see my comment above. It’s not from the movie. Thanks

[@JonTripp115]

Rock Hard: 1977 is my most anticipated Devir game. That's a publisher who's going to have a(nother) great year.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Absolutely agree

[@stevewithington1787]

Some interesting games here - some I hadn’t heard about so thanks for highlighting them. I’m excited for Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, Galactic Cruise, The Old King’s Crown and Arcs.

[@FostertheMeeple]

For sure also interested in those!

[@bettermoodboardgames]

Incubo sounds SO good! I can't wait to find out more. Great list. Over half I haven't heard of yet, which is why I just love these videos from you two!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Woo!! Hope some of them end up being ones you love!

[@therron15]

You guys should play rival restaurants. I am excited for Wyrmspan.

[@FostertheMeeple]

We will look into it! Thanks for the reco

[@kanedafx]

Thanks for the Harvest shoutout!

[@FostertheMeeple]

We’re super excited to try it!

[@redheadbanjo]

So many cool games that I have never heard of yet. Incubo sounds awesome!

[@Shelby-xz4qk]

I'm looking forward to river valley glass works

[@FostertheMeeple]

Same!

[@rob4433]

Question for Jeff: all about board games... Do you consider card games, like Scout etc. as board games?

[@FostertheMeeple]

Absolutely!

[@kubankap]

VERY cool list, thank you!

[@hiho8084]

There are some very intriguing games listed here. Thank you for the list!

[@FostertheMeeple]

You’re most welcome!

[@BerndKrannich]

27:16: BONE WARS was on Kickstarter recently and I inst-backed it on theme alone. Although I'm not sure how well it will work for me: There are two "gentleman of independent means" who try to "discover" the most new dinosaurs - by *any* means, including mislabeling their findings as 'new' creatures, stealing and bribary (the "Wars" part of Bone Wars). The up to four players have to aligne with one of those two figures as their employees (but apparenttly can switch sides during the game). Those two "gentleman" really existed. For the palenontologicaly inclined: Jamie, are you aware of the two excellent YT-Channels @eons and @thebrainscoop (recently revived)?

[@deanmccrossen2766]

You guys peaked my interest with that Vampire game and the Blackbeard. Jeff I love Kinfire Delve- not enough eyes on. I desperately want to play Kinfire Chronicles. I’m excited about Cthulhu Must Die, invincible from Direwolf, moonrollers, and Weirdwood.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

[@brianray6980]

Love the heads up! Wish you guys were in Denver. You’d be great players with my wife and I. Happy new year

[@FostertheMeeple]

Happy new year!!

[@Leondragon06]

I saw an ad for the Elder Scrolls game online but was not sure about but now I am more interested!

[@MarinaS341]

Omg so many to add to my list! Great picks! So exciting

[@FostertheMeeple]

It’s gonna be a good year!!

[@2frelledminds]

I don't spend much time looking for information on games coming out next year since I am out of room. I have one outstanding Kickstarter project and that is for Colab and Palm Laboratory. Based on the lastest update, hopefully it will fulfill early in 2024. Yonder caught my attention and I'm hoping there will be more information available about it soon.

[@TheSmosherify]

I'm so excited for KELP! and for flock together! This year is going to be AMAZINGQ

[@FostertheMeeple]

Same!! Two amazing choices

[@Shelby-xz4qk]

Would also love to see a set collection game videos

[@nalder4x4runnerfamilyoverl93]

Lots of good stuff coming next year. I too am excited for Heat: torrential rain, Conservas, First Tsar, and Middle Ages.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Love it! Going to be a great year in gaming

[@scyldscefing3913]

Manifest Destiny is listed in BGG as, "Corps of Discovery: A Game Set in the World of Manifest Destiny."

[@FostertheMeeple]

thanks for the heads up!

[@djmurp2]

It was originally titled Manifest Destiny, puzzled why they changed it?

[@matthewzahnzinger]

@@djmurp2 They actually mentioned this, at least in a Kickstarter update for their last game, Harrow County. They wrote: "Why the change? It is based on a comic called Manifest Destiny, and we learned that the term, 'manifest destiny' has a lot of negative meaning in its history. The comic does a great job in turning that term on its head, but a game would need to stand on its own in a store. So everyone agreed to the name change, but still ensuring everyone knows it is based on the Skybound comic created by Chris Dingess."

[@Xorrel]

Came here to say this! 😁

[@BerndKrannich]

14:06 CLASH OF MAGIC SCHOOLS is a re-skin of BABEL (ca 2000) and an "early Rosenberg" - as it is from the time period between BOHNANZA and AGRICOLA it doen't realy compare to his other games (cough cough it is the only Rosenberg i ever got into back in the day, as I bought BABEL just on 'theme' alone). BABLE is good fun, but very 'swing-y': you can go from "nearly winning" by victory-points to loosing, when your opponent destroys your ziggurat/pyramid with one acction and steals the best parts for himself.

[@nicktheprogaming]

My most anticipated game that’s coming out in 2024 the x-men dice throne The x-men are my favorite characters in marvel so my really excited 🤩

[@FostertheMeeple]

It’s gonna be so good!

[@jennaleekulig6819]

Omg we JUST finished It Takes Two last night. So good.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Right?!?! I absolutely adored it. I hope they do more like it

[@gdizzle4294]

I'm all about Button Shy! Can't wait for the Last Lighthouse game to hit Kickstarter.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Agreeeeed!

[@joegamer6382]

After watching your video filled with awesome sounding games, 2024 cannot come fast enough for me.

[@FostertheMeeple]

It’s going to be a good one!

[@laurencesingh3948]

You mentioned a lot of the ones that are on my most anticipated list! Jeff, you may want to check out Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa. It's co-designed by one of the co-designers of 3 Ring Circus - Fabio Lopiano. Here are my five most anticipated for 2024: 5. Windmill Valley - designed by Dani Garcia and published by Board and Dice. Barcelona was a hit for me so I want to check this out, too. It's lower, though, because it's pegged as a lighter game. 4. Daitoshi - wanna check this out because of Dani Garcia. And Devir has been knocking it out of the park lately. And this should be fairly heavy. So, that's exciting. 3. Inventors of the South Tigris - LOVE the first two games in this trilogy already. Planning on backing this one. 2. Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa - heavy historical euro set in Timbuktu with a "dedicated solo mode." This sounds right up my alley. Art by Ian O'Toole, too! 1. Ezra and Nehemiah - LOVE the Biblical theme and seems like another solid design from Shem Phillips. Already backed and stoked to get my copy in the Spring!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Great list!!

[@urbandruiduk9928]

Aw, just found you guys whilst YT surfing for board games. Lovely couple, subbed :)

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thanks for subbing!! Welcome to our community :)

[@baconguy247]

Was the name of that company with the small board games during the honorable mentions called Button Chai?

[@smusic0112]

"buttonshy", they make microgames, wallet sized with only 18 cards.

[@JacobPorterLadder]

Ironwood was awesome, played it at PAX and it was really fun. It's got a whole capture the flag almost mechanics

[@FostertheMeeple]

Love that! Thanks for the info!

[@josephgarcia9076]

Do you guys know the board game garden girl? She featured something that I just pre-ordered which is wild gardens board game. She's Canadian also

[@FostertheMeeple]

Yes we are good friends with Jenna!

[@LuisGarcia-gv8hu]

Excited for Kelp! Can’t wait for that game. Your playthru helped seal my pledge. Thanks guys!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Love that!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@timothylundstrom6348]

If you like a good restaurant theme, you might like Rival Restaurants. It works best at 3+ though. But they have a new expansion kickstarting in 2024. It’s wicked fun and approachable

[@FostertheMeeple]

Cool! Thanks for the heads up!

[@eric.fugere]

Good list! I feel it's missing Natera: New Beginning though :D

[@FostertheMeeple]

Haven’t heard of that one!

[@Paper_Smith]

I’m most excited for Arydia: The Paths we Dare Tread!! I think it’s the closest we’ll ever get to DND in a board game tbh!! Couldn’t be more stoked! 💕

[@FostertheMeeple]

It looks awesome!

[@SiliconSicilian]

Was going to say the same but there are some on this list that I didn't know about and now am also interested. Still, can hardly wait for my Arydia pledge to come in.

[@stormy7722]

League of Dungeoneers is pretty darn close to that now!

[@jtsiren1676]

If you are a fan of Scott Almes, I hope you've gotten to play So You've Been Eaten. It's a quirky little thing of beauty.

[@FostertheMeeple]

We haven’t had the chance to yet!

[@jtsiren1676]

@@FostertheMeeple You'll love it. Two player asymmetrical head to head, Solo play either side, and 0 player AI vs AI because why not?

[@BerndKrannich]

The rare video that brings me to post several different comments: Jeff, did ypu know the author of RED DUST REBELLION is a fellow KZbinr? @3MBG ("3 Minute Board Games"). He had some updates on vevelopment over the years.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thanks for all the insights!!

[@carchariaswashko]

this is awesome i didn’t know about a lot of these games. i’m really excited for one that probably won’t come out in 2024 but at least is getting crowdfunded in 2024 and that’s Diablo. don’t know anything about the game yet but it is based on my favorite video game series of all time so here is hoping the board game version is great.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Love that!! Diablo3 is one of my favourites

[@wingman15]

I am excited for Dice Throne X-Men and the Deep Rock Galactic expansions.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Both excellent choices!

[@AinSoph]

There are a lot of interesting games coming, but I am most excited for Unconscious Mind.

[@FostertheMeeple]

It looks great!

[@Shea.24]

What are some of your favourite pick up and deliver games? Only one i have so far is horrified and looking to explore this mechanic more

[@FostertheMeeple]

I’ll just list a few in no particular order: Istanbul Star Wars: Outer Rim Fast Sloths Akrotiri Explorers of the North Sea I’ve heard Wasteland Express is very good but haven’t tried that one.

[@Roxas77]

Looking forward to vampire village the most after watching your video, looks so cool!

[@FostertheMeeple]

It looks awesome!

[@_masfueg0_]

Forget boardgames! That Mounties hoodie goes hard!

[@FostertheMeeple]

ARE YOU ALUMNI?!?

[@_masfueg0_]

@@FostertheMeeplenope, I just love sports gear! How do I find one?! I’m from FL 🤪 I don’t even know what it is. Tried googling it lol

[@jkledis]

I look forward to a lot of new content! Have you heard ot the card game The Muppets Christmas Carol - Spirit of Giving. Set Collection with an interesting twist. I just found out about it and ordered on Amazon.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Haven’t heard of that!

[@MindsetTabletop]

Jeff- What do you think of Moonshine Empire? It's been on my shelf of shame for a year now...

[@FostertheMeeple]

Have not played that one!

[@MindsetTabletop]

@@FostertheMeeple I'll let you know...

[@shawnhilliard]

By the looks of the pic you shared,Event Horizon wasted its title. Looks like the sort of game that should have been called Spaceship lol.

[@j.r.cilliangreen4083]

Most excited for Unconscious Mind!!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

It looks great!

[@j.r.cilliangreen4083]

As a psychodynamic therapist it felt like a sin to NOT back it simply for the historical connection to my job...

[@FostertheMeeple]

@@j.r.cilliangreen4083 oh that’s cool!!

[@dominikgarbauer6883]

I'm really wating for Unconscious Mind to finally come out. I usually don't buy many brand new games but rather wait on some reviews.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Good strategy to take!

[@chrisb2129]

I have Windmill Valley on my watch list and most curious to hear more about Apple Grove. Tangerine Games seems like an interesting new publisher. I’m waiting for their Nestlings to get out into the wild in 2024 to see reviews. I couldn’t figure out based on the KS if it would be for us or not.

[@FostertheMeeple]

We have a playthrough of nestlings on our channel ;)

[@MrBilly5960]

Oh my gosh! Bone Wars is going to be a game?! If y'all ever want some funny paleontology history, look up the story of the Bone Wars. Basically two paleontologists (considered the father(s) of modern paleontology) fighting to name the most dinosaurs, and the names get wild. They backstab each other so hard, and go out of their way to ruin each other's digs and careers. It is a WILD story. Highly recommend finding a podcast or book about it. So worth it.

[@FostertheMeeple]

This is AMAZING! We had no idea. Promptly looking into this

[@MrBilly5960]

@@FostertheMeeple it was an absolute mess! They were so concerned with getting discoveries out before each other that fossils were being put together incorrectly and names were getting really dumb! I'm really excited to look into this game! Thank y'all for highlighting it!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

@@MrBilly5960 you’re welcome!

[@lystic9392]

You managed to name like a gazillion games I never even heard of. XD Except for Elder Scrolls, which I am also quite excited for.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Hopefully some you’re also interested in! Thanks for checking out the video

[@lystic9392]

@@FostertheMeeple For sure. I did find myself trying not to be too interested in the games, because I also love money XD Of the ones mentioned, Kinfire, Conservas, and Spectral stood out to me. And the Blackbeard one even though... I really have enough 1 on 1 games. You showed a lot of games that have a lot of heart and charm. That's dangerous for the wallet. They need to be good though, so we'll see. :P I'm definitely interested in a lot of them.

[@judgementalseagull8905]

Did you guys just pull a Barrett's Privateers reference?!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Oh of course we did!

[@judgementalseagull8905]

Just got Shores of Tripoli for Christmas; it's great. And Votes for Women is equally great. Blackbeard now on my radar - thanks!

[@FostertheMeeple]

@@judgementalseagull8905 you’re most welcome!

[@stevenwaffles]

@jongetsgames did a play-through of Bone Wars. Looks great

[@ryanmacneill2857]

I’m looking forward for Unmatched Witcher Silver and Steel

[@FostertheMeeple]

Oh yes that is gonna be a good one

[@rob4433]

Allow me to help .. 11:00 you pronounce it 'Lan Ker shherr' 😊

[@brevinprince9826]

Are you going to get a prototype of dragon bond quest?

[@FostertheMeeple]

Not that we are aware of!

[@ryanlohman4922]

I was anticipating you guys saying defenders of the wild. It’s co-op version of root but not asymmetrical

[@FostertheMeeple]

Haven’t heard of it!

[@ryanlohman4922]

Oh I think you would like it! Spirit island + root

[@tbahr123]

I waffled on the kickstarter for Harvest for a long time and decided to pass and wait for reviews, but it’s still my most anticipated upcoming game

[@FostertheMeeple]

It looks awesome!

[@Sreehammer]

Great list! Clash of Magic Schools and Critter Kitchen looks great. I'm excited about Tidal Blades 2, Floe, Potions of Azerland, and Weirdwood Manor.

[@andreamarie9526]

are these kickstarter coming out 2024 or retail?!!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Probably a bit of both!

[@JAMman]

Arcs Arcs Arcs

[@FostertheMeeple]

Great choice! Very excited for that one

[@Jovanny_pcpp]

There's only 1 game I'm super excited for that was on this list And that was elder scrolls The other things I'm super excited for is dune war for arrakis and slay the spire the boardgame Also I think there's a terraria game that I don't know if it's coming in 2024 but it might and I'm ultra excited for that

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thanks for sharing!

[@runraggedrhino]

28:58 "light AND QUICK engine building game filled with pretty flowers" 45-90 minutes.. "It doesn't say 'quick' but it does say 'light'". Doesn't it?? 😅 Hmmmm 🤔 it's 'light' for them; maybe also 'quick' for them? PS. Bone Wars looks awesome!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Not gonna lie. You lost me here haha

[@runraggedrhino]

@@FostertheMeeple just enjoying you say "light and quick" and then almost immediately saying "it doesn't say quick" (forgetting that it actually does, despite the 45-90 minutes time)

[@FostertheMeeple]

@@runraggedrhino haha ahhh I get ya now! I gotta keep Jamie in check ya know? She goes off the rails.

[@runraggedrhino]

@@FostertheMeeple oh we know 😉 and we love it!

[@WeasleyDodds]

Rococo is not a place is a art movement

[@FostertheMeeple]

Oh ok cool thanks

[@gurnblanston2848]

I'm very excited for a few Kickstarter campaigns that are scheduled to fulfill in 2024; Weirdwood Manor, Stonespine Architects, Skyrise, and of course X-Men Dice Throne and Final Girl Series 3.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Most definitely!

[@alexandralee5300]

Cat gangs?! Yes!!!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

The game we didn’t know we needed

[@RF-rq3rm]

Where is MATRX? Matrix the board game 🙂

[@FostertheMeeple]

Not on the list!

[@stormy7722]

We helped liberate the Netherlands. Alongside many British, Polish, Belgian and American troops.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Most definitely! :)

[@DontNickMe]

Thunder Road Vendetta is SO much better than Heat. IDK why ppl rave about Heat and ignore TR

[@FostertheMeeple]

They’re vastly different games. Ones more of a deck, push your luck racer, and TR is just chaotic fun. I’m not even sure they should be compared in this way.

[@PablowingUrMind]

That like comparing Twisted Metal with Gran Turismo lol Completely different things.

[@ViktorRohovskyi]

Guys, Hobby world is a russian company, please don't buy any game from this publisher. $ you spend goes to support russian army

[@FostertheMeeple]

I’ll have to check into this! Thanks

[@olenal6078]

Yes, it's russian. Please, don't buy their games. Sanctions don't work as they should, unfortunately. They are using any possibilities to finance their army