My Top 5 Board Games of ALL TIME!

[@BrookeRodgers-p1u]

Dude, photographer/videographer/board gamer here to say... BRO. Your production value is off the charts. Seriously, I watch MANY, MANY board game channels; yours stands out in spades. Honestly, because of how well-shaped your lighting/mood/contrast is, I could only assume you're a photographer/videographer as well. Keep up the awesome work, and if you want to collab, or simply play a board game, you can find me in St. Louis. Much love, Jacob ✌️ P.s. Currently playing Oathsworn. My mind is blown. 🤯

[@TimChuon]

Blown away by this comment Jacob! Thank you so much for all this-it means the world! I'm just always playing around and experimenting with camera work as much as playing bgs I was actually in st. louis just a few weeks ago! and yes i'm a fellow photographer/videographer as well-i love that we always have a hunch for these things when watching other peoples' videos haha! so happy you enjoyed this top 5!

[@BLABLABLA-kl8eq]

@@TimChuon i found this movie by accident ( usually watch my native languege board games movies on youtube), but how the camera works, the cuts, what you are presenting, ligthing is TOTALLY OUTSTANDING.

[@robertthurman9866]

I'm not in production, but was going to comment on this.

[@jeremyrioux]

I agree! Phenomenal video editing. It was so entertaining to watch :)

[@icevariable9600]

The most beautiful game reviews on KZbin. Seriously. You put a lot of thought into your presentation. Very sharp. I added several from your list to my board game list to buy. Thanks.

[@BlueTorchWeddings]

The cinematography in this video is TOP FREAKING TIER, My GOD!!!!! Dude you are on another level.... DAMN!!!

[@TimChuon]

HAHA! you legit made all the work in this video worth every minute! THANK YOU!!!

[@BlueTorchWeddings]

@@TimChuon Tim you Rock love the Content!!! And I need to play Root More 😅 Love the game, new gamers are very intimidated

[@adrianopatuzzi2771]

I'm amused by how well this video is done. It's amazing: effects, camera shoots, explanations, rules, passion.

[@bettermoodboardgames]

Also the back drop light to match the color/theme of the game is incredible! i could rave about this video allll day!

[@tonybowers9490]

Awesome video. Oathsworn is my number one. I played the game solo, all the way through, with 4 heroes. Every battle is a blast. Oh yeah.... Eldervale. In my Top Five too. Ho-o-o-w-w-w-w - l - l - l - l

[@TimChuon]

OHH all the way through that's super inspiring!! I'm trying to make it there right with you friend, i CANT WAIT!

[@JasonSmithPsychedelicTherapist]

Great video. Dwellings. Blood Rage. Oathsworn. Fine list Tim.

[@TimChuon]

happy you enjoyed the list Jason!!

[@drival757]

This is the first time I come across this channel, and the production/editing is off charts. Hats off man!

[@littleacgman]

Ok. Literally HAD to hit subscribe after seeing the videography and art in this video. Our overall interests in board games seems to be a little different (I'm pretty new to the hobby) but you got me with the production. And that might lead me to pushing my boundaries in board games. I can't wait to watch more from you and learn from you!!!

[@TheRich4187]

Just found your channel and still very new to gaming. Have to say hanfs down the best Top 5 I've watched in my hunt for new games to experience! You actually gave huge detail and fought for each ones place in the video. Loved the enthusiasm, explainations, footage and lighting, and variations of games. Instant subscribe for me! And I love the box art for Oathsworn....the Rats look crazy as hell on it! I love games with a ton of parts and accessories with huge player mats with a purpose...so there were 3 that are on my want list now! Thanks for the video and I look forward to rummaging through your older ones and the new! PS...love the table!

[@lukelaurie]

I learned and played Aquatica 3 times the other day! It's fantastic. Thank you for the recommendation and thank you for all the love for Dwellings of Eldervale!

[@unfinishedfootsteps1404]

Holy moly finally a board game video by someone who doesn’t speak in a boring monotonous tone! And they speak so fast!!thank you for taking your time. So glad I’ve discovered you.

[@TimChuon]

Hey super glad to have you and WELCOME my friend to the Wolf Pack 🐺 excited to show you my top games for 2024 soon!!

[@Cekatiba]

Love how completely overproduced this video is but also delivers on the content itself. Must have taken so much time, so I'm super glad to see that this is the video from you that finally took off.

[@TonyFamilia]

My favorite is ROOT. Has been for almost 2 years now. Fantastic video. Amazing video and flow. My hat is off to you!

[@banzainator]

So nice I watched this TWICE! I know I'm late to the show, but Tim this is AMAZING. 👏👏👏 I can't believe I've played 3/5 of these with you!! The inserts are a beautiful touch, and it made me want to go out and buy all the games, accessories, tables, lights, setup...and the whole entire dang thing of Oathsworn Here's to 2024, with new games and enjoying old ones! 🙌

[@BojanBrankov]

Tim, crazy production man. You truly leveled up this hobby and I want more!

[@tiz8916]

Why this channel doesn't have 1M subs? Astonishing quality.

[@adamsvideoss]

top notch production. love the extra editing you've done to elevate the video!

[@timborocksloud]

Oathsworn has replaced Dune Imperium as my all time favorite board game. My son and I have been playing through this together and having a great time. The thrill of playing through the story and then immediately unboxing your new baddie to paint and fight has been nothing short of phenomenal. Dwellings I picked up when it finally became available after seeing you hype this on your videos. It's a great game and so much replayability with all of the factions. My gaming group has enjoyed every play of this game. The hype was well earned.

[@TimChuon]

Oh that's awesome!! I totally agree-opening up those mystery boxes is like opening TCG booster packs but fun bc you've worked for it! So glad you've been enjoying NUMBER 1!! that makes my day!

[@craigmars1393]

Such an awesome video, Tim. I even replayed it for my wife just to show her the level of excellence encompassing your videos. Hat off to you!

[@Richard-il6wc]

I showed the video to my girlfriend too!For the same reason.😊

[@Zu-den-Wurzeln]

Great taste in board games and humbling editing/videography skills. You seem to pour so much passion and dedication into this. I'm impressed.

[@HeceduHM]

I love the production of this video!

[@TimChuon]

i love that you're here! Thank you so much!!

[@dvoid665]

Excellent list, excellent production, and excellent editing. I need to get Oathsworn.

[@TimChuon]

thank you so much! YESSS give oathsworn a shot when you can!

[@finn7530]

i’ve never even played board games too seriously, but this video gave me so many chills. subbed :)!

[@captainlooney4356]

Great recommendations, will definitely try Aquatica. I’m glad to see a recommendation for 2 player games. I can appreciate the special place it had for you and Jacky, that’s how MTG was for Bong Vy and I.

[@Boardgamersha]

Incredible work with the light, the camera and perfect video editing. Awesome.

[@JonTripp115]

Great list, Tim! I love Root, and while I've never played Dwellings, I am looking forward to Andromeda's Edge. Oathsworn is a game that I would absolutely love to play... someone else's copy of. You've been chief conductor of the Aquatica Hype Train for a while now!

[@rasmussoeby6938]

The production quality of these videos. Just found your channel, and watched 5 of your videos. Amazing work!

[@rmclean101]

Great list, thank you. I've been aware of Aquatica, but have never looked into it. I will now! Love dwellings and blood rage...I need to look into oarhsworn as well

[@BoardGameCo]

I had no idea you loved Aquatica that much! I'm obsessed with the game and it's one of those that I often feel I love far more than the "norm"

[@TimChuon]

ME TOO!!! that's so awesome-finally someone who loves this just as much! It really doesn't get talked about enough~ thanks for stopping by and watching alex!

[@DeborahDavison-n1s]

I just discovered your channel and enjoyed your video so much I’ve subscribed. Great info delivered with so much enthusiasm. Love it ! Can’t wait for 6-10. I’ve watched Tom Vasel and Zee Garcia for years.

[@nikunjshah8035]

Wonderfully produced video. Love some of the effects and captures

[@jacobjslee]

Tom Vasel introduced you to Aquatica and you introduced it to me. Looking forward to this year's expansion. Cool video! And I'm also now getting Blood Rage because of your video.

[@mrsuitcase9799]

Blood Rage - hadn't played it in awhile, and I THINK you just prevented me from selling off my promos from the last kickstarter. (I had the promos from the original kickstarter, so the monsters, at least, I felt I didn't need the "duplicates"). Oathsworn, I own, but I'm waiting for my group to finish Frosthaven before I thrust another campaign game on them, but you've got me thinking I should solo this while I wait. And Dwellings.... you've changed my "I'm thinking about this" to "MUST GET".

[@TimChuon]

OMG if you love blood rage, I'd highly recommend holding onto those promos because everything is either 10x overpriced or extremely hard to find!! I'm still hunting for random pieces of it still like the sixth optional faction! yess to oathsworn! I feel like playing it solo would at least prep you for questions when diving into it co op! HAHA! gotta experience that legendary game-the one and only dwellings!

[@gabrieloliveira2]

Great video, excellent details and comments. Please do the Top 10. And you could also do thematically categories.

[@himynameistyler]

I actually called Dwellings! I had a hunch and you're the reason I bought the game myself. Great list!

[@TimChuon]

oh no WAY!! you know me too well-happy you're enjoying number 1!!!

[@joshyaks]

Nice video! I've been on BGG almost daily for the past 21 years, yet somehow I completely missed Aquatica. I've now added that and Dwellings of Eldervale to my WishList.

[@jordanlloyd9517]

This is an amazing video, thank you for the effort you put into all your videos but this one is fire! Root is my #2 as well

[@Toady1018]

Great list, never saw your number 1 pick coming. Surprised dice throne did not make an appearance. Keep up the great work 🐺

[@coltongreenlaw7706]

This video gave me goosebumps. Superb production value, and a QUALTY list of great games. Please do 6-10!!!

[@romainnaim426]

Great production! Very nicely done :)

[@TimChuon]

I appreciate you! TY!

[@eljayplay]

Dope video, Tim! Three of your five are not commonly seen in top lists - that's so awesome! I need to try Eldervale.

[@TimChuon]

oh you would love DOE! thank you so much for watching!

[@ronansheridan848]

Great video - love your selection of games. And as others have said, excellent quality. Congratulations! Of course, I subscribed immediately as looking forward to seeing what you talk about next. So much better quality than almost every other board game channel I’ve seen.

[@freeheeler00]

Hmmm.... I really enjoyed the production of this video and I enjoyed the game choices here. I have not played any of them but they've all been on my radar except Aquatica, but that looks interesting too. I'll be back.

[@uaksz555]

Just discovered your chanel and I already love the way you present the games. Keep it up.

[@jjtheBaldBoardGamer]

Absolute masterpiece, Tim. Love Dwellings so much, definitely want to check out Aquatica and Oathsworn now. Definitely do 6-10 🐺

[@boardtoplay]

Wow you went above and beyond with this video! Great work Tim! Excellent selection for your top 5. Few I love and some I haven’t played.

[@rossjaax]

Great production and dramatic effects. Well done

[@kossowankenobi]

This video is inspiring me to thin my collection down to games that are just this damn good. Great choices. Fantastic production. Subbed.

[@jamessherman7797]

First time I’ve come across your channel. Production quality was so excellent, fresh and different than most board game channels. Games shown look interesting but complex. Even if I can figure out the complex ones, they just don’t make it to the table very often. Of the games shown, which one would be least complex?

[@TimChuon]

hey James welcome to the channel!! we're glad to have you here! I'd definitely recommend aquatica the most then! you simply play a card from your hand and do it's actions, and once you start getting the location cards, it's not overwhelming at all because you'll learn the icons one at a time! if you get a chance to try that one, let me know how it went for you!

[@brandonphilander661]

Production quality is off the charts.

[@Lilmax006]

Such a high quality production! Love Dwellings too and i can't wait to play the Wolfpack in Andromeda's Edge😁✌

[@Metroidam11]

Editing and production quality of your videos are top notch! Glad I found your channel, just subbed.

[@JoelBondoux]

Tim, very impressed with your production. Redefining the board game You Tube space.👍

[@clintjackson6613]

Blood Rage is really great! Oathsworn we just started. Only played scenario 1. But it was super fun. Cant wait to get back and play more. Havent played Aquatica or Root. Dwellings of Eldervale is such a treat. Such great production value and fun!

[@ZBCSB]

AWESOME video. I'm subbed. You'll get so much more in due time. Definitely buying ROOT after this video

[@rpglover101]

As someone who doesn't really like dudes on a map, this list was great. Oathsworn seems like a good one to try if I ever want to do a campaign style game.

[@biomeboardgame]

Amazing video, love the way you presented it! Great list - cant wait to try some of the games on the list. Im interested on the first on since I like Norse myth

[@vilger2243]

The quality of this vid is insane! Liked and Subbed!

[@ItsABoardGamesThing]

OMG!!! Your video style is outstanding!!!! Love it!!!!

[@SaschaKleiber]

Awesome video, what a great production! I backed Andromedas Edge All In. I missed Dwellings and AE looks like a really good successor! Can’t wait for it to arrive next year. I’m curious and torn about Oathsworn but not sure because of its price… and it seems to be a real table hog. But Isco love great story telling! I only played Blood Rage on BGA so far. Really enjoyed it! Can’t buy it though as we mostly only play with two players… Blood Rage really sucks at two. Unfortunately…

[@roberts5647]

Thanks... curious for Dwellings which optional rules are your favorites? It's such a great game!

[@AdrianPaul-j9z]

Hello Tim love this top 5 board game list very nice videos always love your videos and keep up the good work🐺

[@TimChuon]

this is so nice-i appreciate you a ton! LETS GO WOLF PACK!

[@ekurisona663]

just found your channel - beautiful, passionate, authentic video - thank you

[@turtleandbear1179]

i think we have very different taste. but great video!! of those i only own root, which i greatly enjoy, and i have a curiosity for dwellings of eldervale but its not a priority. to be clear: this is not a critique. its great to be exposed to different reasonings of what people enjoy about certain games!

[@nazar_zen]

the presentation made me speachless, my respect. Eldervale is also my top 1

[@reverse4849]

I've never played Oathsworn. The Kickstarter was at the same time Monster Hunter World was, so I went with that instead. I really need to play that game. As for my favorite game, I have to go with Project Elite by CMON. The frantic action still gets me hyped. Shout out to my fellow Wolf Pack. I was surprised that Marvel Champions didn't make your list. We definitely need that top 10 video.

[@TimChuon]

ohhhh both Monster Hunter/project elite were games I was definitely interested in but never committed to! Now you have me interested in project elite 🔥 AH I considered it, but currently, I think MC keeps coming out with too many expansions to keep up with. I still love it a ton but not sure where it would rank for me just yet!

[@richardhancock1505]

I love Bloodrage & Dwellings. I haven’t played Aquatica or Oathsworn- they seem very appealing. I played Root once and didn’t really enjoy it. I’m also not a fan of the artwork- it grates with me. I’d need a lot more convincing to play it again.

[@ShoopDaWhoop621]

Had you learned all 4 factions before playing your first game of root?

[@TimChuon]

ah glad we agree on BR and dwellings!! I feel like if you enjoy these two, you would definitely enjoy oathsworn the most from this list~ I also think root deserves a second chance! There's a ton of weighted negotiation (nothing like party games) in that the table talk really has a fun impact on everyones' decision-making + if you have a person guiding everyone on their factions and their options, the gameplay would run smoothly!

[@firechickenreviews]

Great top 5 list, I haven't gotten a chance to play Oathsworn but I suspect I will love it. Root only one for me personally I do not enjoy. Mechanics are sound and I understand why many love it. Likely the issue is a few things but as I often am the one teaching the game having to teach asymmetric abilities to each new person can for me be tedious.

[@Kojimalosophy]

awesome video! ... but isn't Andromeda's Edge supposed to render Dwellings of Eldervale obsolete? since it is the same game (albeit space rethemed) but way better after the designers heard and remedied all the feedback they received from Dwellings of Eldervale fans.

[@TimChuon]

Oh FAR from that actually! I wouldn't necessarily say AE renders dwellings obsolete but moreso tightens some mechanics (targeting in combat, more mobile movement, long range fighting, etc.). Their core is the same, but some major changes were added in to the point where they feel like different games moreso than a reskin (thoughts from the prototype***)

[@Kojimalosophy]

@@TimChuon oh wow! I had completely misunderstood the differences between the two, thank you for clarifying that for me : ) ... I did back Andromeda's Edge, so I will play it once I receive it, and then compare it to playthroughs in KZbin of Dwellings of Eldervale, to determine whether I "NEED" to own both, thank you ! I love your channel!

[@LeeKenshin7]

Excellent production and awesome top 5. Blood Rage is my #2. I love Aquatica and need to play it more. Root is a hard teach so I just play it on Steam now. DoE is probably my #5 but I sold my legendary copy to finance AE. We got a 3-player game of Oathsworn going right now and it's def the highlight of my week 🐺

[@santosreseña]

Amazing Content as usual Tim! It is so inspired man! All games look awesome, and I have just tried Root. I need to play all of them. Thanks for sharing! 🐺

[@DandyGuy12]

Awesome production!

[@Janisurai]

Wasn't expecting Root to be there, one of the go tos with 2/3 of my gaming groups

[@sedraniM]

Did you play more Andromeda's Edge and do you think it can be as good as DoE? I only backed it, because you as a DoE fan and non sci-fi fan loved it so much.

[@TimChuon]

i haven't since the initial crowdfunding preview/prototype phase! I think it's gonna give DOE a run for its money for sure and literally can't wait to see how it holds up when it's full Form hits the table next year!

[@TimChuon]

I appreciate you watching and hope AOE holds up for you!

[@ChewieHuey]

Such a diverse selection of titles. Aquatica, Root, Dwellings, Oathsworn. Not something I would ever consider in the same genre of games.

[@TimChuon]

YES! it was super super difficult to narrow but if i had to pick only 5 ..... this is currently it!

[@IamJFD]

surprisingly this are games that I enjoy even if Im not a big fan of most Euros. I think its partly due to the color art and theme

[@roodkaak771]

stunning video. I only have oathsworn and I love it. your videos and commentary want me to play the others too. one question: is aquatica better than aquatica cold waters?

[@campbellfamily1928]

Great list. Im buying at least 2 of these!

[@ZBCSB]

Awesome Video! You will get more and more subs. You deserve it.

[@davidt4233]

Nice list. Prefer Kemet to Blood Rage as I don’t like questing in BR. My list would include Marvel Champions and AHTCG. Warhammer Quest. Scythe /Fenris. Interested in Dwellings of Eldervale on your list.

[@Jagkt]

Great list! 🐺🐺🐺 I haven’t try Aquatica but it looks interesting! Since Dwellings is ur #1, I imagine you must be pretty excited about Andromeda’s Edge? Also, how do you play Oathsworn solo? How many Heroes and companions? Thx :)

[@TimChuon]

extremely excited to play the fully produced AE FOR SURE!! For Oathsworn, you control a party of 4! How it works is you choose any number of characters to play in full (with their set of cards), and the rest are played as companions. The companions still have a roughly equal strength, but they're just easier/faster to manage since you would use just 2 of their abilities instead of a deck of cards. You could choose to do that with all 4, but I usually play with one full character + 3 companions to speed up the game, and it's worked amazingly! Thank you so much for watching!

[@MerrillWhiteKalEl]

Awesome list! I own and enjoy all these games as well!

[@arawak73]

we share 2 games in our top 5. Blood Rage and Dwellings of Eldervale. Cant wait for Andromeda's Edge and have you heard anything about the the "Blood Rage" project that Eric Lang and Phil Walker-Harding are working on?

[@TimChuon]

NO I DIDN'T?! I was hoping for some sort of refresh/reprint, but that's going to be wild if they come out with something new for the BR world! *please don't be a video game* hahaha

[@arawak73]

@TimChuon lol ill cry with you if its a video game

[@dtvanderpool726]

That was the most epic presentation I've ever seen in a "top board games" list

[@TimChuon]

hahah! Welcome to the Wolf Pack!

[@jamesmorgan1967]

When I've commented on your videos in the past, it's been to compliment your cinematography. And not only have you done it again in this video, but you've raised the bar. I'd also like to add that the music selections were excellent also--they really complemented the visuals. Now I'm really curious about Aquatica. Is it really that good or am I being seduced by your beautiful camera angles? Hmmm... (P.S. Didn't you play Aquatica with Monique (from BYP) way back when? I think she beat you, if I remember correctly...)

[@TimChuon]

Geeze James, this really takes me over the moon hearing that! It truly makes all the work i put into these videos well worth it minus the camera work, i REALLY think you should give aquatica a shot! It's such a well-crafted game. if you ever get a chance to try it out, let me know what you think of it~ AND YES! Monique absolutely killed me in that game-i'm impressed you remember🤣🤣🤣 might need to get her back for another one

[@ThePebblor]

Great list, we share similar tastes. One criticism I heard of Dwellings of Eldervale (when compared with TI 4e for instance) somehow lacks lore, is that something you experienced too? There isn't much lore in Twilight Imperium so I'm not sure how the comment fits? 🤷🏽‍♂️ Very interested in trying DoE. Thanks for your video!

[@markdandridge4433]

🐺🐺🐺 This was very exciting! I am happy to see you got to use your new Playmat for Dwellings. I had picked out Aquatica, Oath Sworn and Dwellings. I didn't know about Root and Blood Rage. The top 10 would be very cool too. I love the lighting for each game. That was a great detail. Especially the wolf pack logo! It was well worth the wait. 🧙🏽‍♂️🐲🏚️ Dwellings of Eldervale for the win!

[@TimChuon]

YESS i didn't realize how big the playmat is-it's huge! You know me too well Mark-guessed more than half the list! so happy you enjoyed this list and thanks for voting for it to be a top 5!

[@Amadre278]

Curious how you feel about Yellow and Yangtze/HUANG. I desperately want to play Root but fear I don’t have enough people to play it, but some of the ways you talked about Root is how I feel about HUANG ( except for asymmetry).

[@jeffreyhart8907]

My biggest gripe with dwellings is not with the killing monster reward. I think the color bonus combined with the fact that the monster isn't terrorizing you any more is reward enough. The ONLY thing I wish they'd done better is the end game point scoring. To me, a lot of it feels both circular and redundant. You get this many points for green because you spent the game boosting the green track... and then all your dwellings and cards in green are worth that much because that was the way you boosted green in the first place. I would've preferred if each tableau card had its own VP value, with more powerful in game effects saddled with a lower VP value, etc. All that said, Dwellings is still in my top 3 games ever for sheer fun, table presence, and yet plenty of delicious tactical and strategy considerations as well. There's a ton of dice rolling in the game, but in my experience (60+ plays) the better player wins every time.

[@TimChuon]

Oh that's a wonderful point! I don't mind the color bonus since elements are constantly switched out each game, but some of the tableau cards do potentially add different points from collecting different treasure tokens; i do love the idea behind each one being worth different VPs though-that would be a fun idea to explore for sure! love that it's still in your top 3 regardless! curious to know what you think when AE is out next year!

[@bryanyoung9966]

Awesome video as always!

[@TommyLemay]

Wow, excellent production!

[@TimChuon]

[@Osborne4Life]

Your reasonings for liking Root is honestly why I love Oath way more, which is basically the spiritual successor to Root. It is an experience like nothing else.

[@mordoten]

Best list i've seen so far!

[@stevenreynolds8393]

I have 3 of these games... Blood Rage, Root, and Oathsworn and they are all good. I might be missing out on the other two, but that's ok. What I do appreciate is keeping your list to 5 games. I find top 100 game lists pointless and boring, and mainly just channel fillers. I really don't care what someone's seventy-third favorite game is.

[@settlers33]

Weird I have 3 also. Root, Aquatica and Dwellers.

[@AlooAn]

Is this pvp board game ?

[@RhinoViper]

I think that depends on who is doing the ranking. If someone is doing a top 100 and they’ve only played 120 and half of those only once…they yeah, it doesn’t make sense. But if you are someone like most of the people at the dice tower, then a top 100 for them is just a tiny fraction of all the games they’ve played…which means they are all fantastic…at least to them.

[@iancarvalho8371]

Amazing edit!!

[@vincentlopez9944]

Great editing and good information. Can't wait to watch your channel blow up!

[@adams.3738]

My top 1 is Dune Imperium. Cannot play that game enough. (Especially the new Uprising) Would recommend all of you to check it out cause it's the best game design and balance I've seen so far that never gets stale.

[@nickgiannini8860]

I wonder if andromedas edge will have any impact on thsi list next year.

[@TheDavidorse123]

I mean I know it's not out yet but where would you place andromedas-edge????!!

[@TimChuon]

HAHAH! That’s gonna be THE question of 2024! Let me answer this properly in time! 🙌🏽

[@FeelTheWay]

To not see Gloomhaven here, even a little mention, tell a lot about your tastes ... But nice vidz, you gave me motivation to buy Aquatica :D