Nemesis | Board Game Masterpieces

[@NoRollsBarred]

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[@seandunne9048]

This looks awesome. 👽

[@DoomguardKino]

Where do I buy my own copy of Sock Puppet Sullivan?

[@davidjarkeld2333]

You're British and yes I get your biggest audience might be Americans, but how about a little nod to the Brits and mention the price in pounds as well.

[@seandunne9048]

I hope Terry is there when they play the game 😸

[@1981troyboy]

isnt this guy a diddler?

[@deadfalltropics6422]

I had an objective to kill another player. The others cotton on and coordinate to blow me out the airlock and save the crewmember. They play amazingly, kill the queen in a huge climatic battle and all go to sleep... except the player they saved from me. Turns out his objective was kill everyone. They're all helpless and screaming as he sabotages the engines and hops in an escape pod leaving them all to explode. It was a perfect game.

[@RandomPerson-nd2ey]

Haha, that's awesome... Edit: Ugh, now I have to buy it. Also, my wife and kids love cats so I have to buy the $40 Cat Add On... And I'm a completionist so I need to buy the expansion. Oh, the other terrain pack looks cool too! Huh, I didn't know it was possible for a wallet to cry...

[@sideswipe2615]

I’m late to the party, but if it helps, you’re not allowed to sabotage the ship when people are asleep. So technically, his victory was false.

[@Xandian]

I’m still not 100% sure on this ruling, but the people I’ve played with online and in person have said that you can still MANUALLY break the engines using a repair card. You just can’t activate self destruct. It doesn’t state anywhere in the rules you can’t mess with the engines once someone is in hibernation, but it EXPLICITLY states you cannot activate self destruct once someone is asleep.

[@sideswipe2615]

@@Xandian I’ll have to reread the rules now. Lol.

[@DimiWyrmwood]

@@RandomPerson-nd2ey I hate to be the guy to do this but.....The Aftermath expansions...which you will have to find on ebay or something...Is worth it in my opinion...Adds more characters and an "Epilogue" 5 round game to play after you finish the main game, granted the ship didnt explode.

[@mattsugrim7132]

If the crew busts this put on the next Board Game Club, you better believe that it will be a good day for us all.

[@michaellee8816]

Coming next week....

[@TheKurdSimRacer]

After 2 years my best memory of a boardgame session is this game where i gained everyone's trust with my sacrifices through out the game to betray them at the last minute when they all went in to deep sleep with blowing up the ship and escaping in a pod. The best part? I didn't even need to kill them all i only needed to kill one player but revealing that they all lost at the victory check and seeing their faces was priceless. If anyone is doubting about this game, don't it's perfect if you get use to the mechanics and find a way to betray everyone 😁

[@noodlemans]

I can relate to this video. Every time I’ve played this, at the end there’s been this amazing story that’s been told that we all find ourselves talking about for hours.

[@lobokujo7825]

I cannot wait for you and the rest of the crew to play this on Board Game Club. That would be amazing.

[@morjor08]

"In-tru-da window" made me laugh harder than it should have 😂

[@richardmagel4247]

I tried to make a "that was dumb" face but couldn't, it tickled me harder than the thought that it was lame

[@darnok6407]

I only understood this joke after reading this comment. That should say something

[@sorceressferaly4026]

"Captain Sock Puppet Sullivan" This expedition was doomed before it even left the planet. I love the variety in these Masterpieces videos. From the last video having a simple little game about moving stones without any theme to one of the most heavily thematic games out there with a myriad of components (and I would imagine, heaviest box.) I would absolutely love it if you're planning to feature this on Board Game Club. (Halloween month fits games with a creepy theme!) A game with a price tag 2-3 times that of similar games is a bit difficult to justify picking up and I imagine you also need a separate building to store the box, akin to Gloomhaven, but it would be a joy to see you all play it!

[@alastair852]

Adam: *talking about how big the box is* Me: idk doesn't seem that big tbh. Adam: *lays the box down so you see how deep it is* Me: Okay then, that's a pretty big box.

[@Videokind]

Man - wouldn’t it be fun to watch a stream where Ridley Scott, James Cameron, David Fincher, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet play this together? ^^

[@jacobnelson4150]

And have the friend who dies from a chestburster be the late John hurt

[@alaric_]

@@jacobnelson4150 Roleplaying to the max...?

[@zeroeleven6551]

Ah yes, another edition of "Adam makes me want to play a game I can't afford but looks so dang good!" Jokes aside, love these videos.

[@wisquatuk]

For me, it’s another edition of “I already own this game, and I’d love to play it, but my friends aren’t that into board games at the best of times, much less during a pandemic, so why did I buy it again?”. 😅

[@supermonkey321]

@@wisquatuk This is also my life. Lol I love board gaming, and really want to buy and get into these more advanced games. Sadly, though, I can't even get my friends to play more general audience level board games, let alone something like Nemesis.

[@DudeWatIsThis]

Everyone already owns this game, but with a different skin lmao.

[@DarkBunnyLord]

*cough*Tabletopsimulator*cough*

[@BoardGameRundown]

I like explaining noise tokens as the creaks you're hearing from the vents moreso than the noise you're making. It makes more sense mechanism and themeatic-wise. I genuinely don't remember how it explains it in the rulebook, but it avoids people saying, "How'd I make noise in corridor 3 while moving in corridor 2." It wasn't you. You don't know what it was ........See? It's better :p

[@carldafforn5038]

I think it does make sense, because the more of a rush you are in, the more clatter you make?

[@aaronkoenigseker8021]

I do the same. It's the bumps in the night, not you stomping through the corridors. I mean, if I come into a room through corridor 2 and roll a 4, how do you explain that?

[@shrapnelsponge]

This is clearly got to be a Halloween episode of board game club! Can’t wait to see Chief Engineer Sully Bollocks win the game!

[@samhayden60]

As much as I'd love to see it, I could understand if not, there are so many bits and pieces that conveying it in a KZbin video might be too much of a challenge.

[@MikeHughey728]

@@samhayden60 I can see Nemesis being a really difficult one to actually make. Still, even if it can't be this one specifically, I'd love to see more traditional board games and fewer deduction/party games on BGC. A lot of what they're doing lately still feels like stuff they could have done over Zoom. It's a waste of that big fancy table and nice new studio.

[@antonypassmore7421]

This, Betrayal and Dead of a winter could all be great this month

[@syloentertainment1100]

@@MikeHughey728 what u mean cosmic encounter and dream crush do real well irl also snakes is a new game so

[@michaellee8816]

@@samhayden60 Playing it next week....

[@elaine9223]

We love this game and have so many great stories from past games. Superb overview! One thing about the noise tokens is it is noise you are hearing, not noise you are making. The noise you hear makes more thematic sense, too and explains why you don't place a token with careful movement. You hear the same things down the same corridor that your mate does.

[@mechasduo004]

With careful movement you still place a noise token, you just get to chose what corridor it goes in. Which is great late game when there are noise tokens everywhere and you cant carefully move when the room has all its corridors already full.

[@elaine9223]

@@mechasduo004 Yes of course! 😉

[@shanewilliams9122]

Easily one of my favorite games I own. So thematic and fun, even when I play solo (I generally play as two characters if I do go solo). I was two turns from the ship going into Hyperspace, I was at the Evacuation Room A ready to get off the ship, when I realized I forgot to unlock the Pod. Then I had to roll for noise, and suddenly The Queen appeared in the room. Sneak attack murdered me. Such a brilliant ending.

[@jmwisey01]

Only had chance to play it once, but such a good game. Pulled a Carter Burke and ended up been the lone survivor and winning as the rest of the crew died in a firestorm. Still don’t think they have forgiven me ;)

[@kev_whatev]

Why do comedians make such amazing villains?

[@alaric_]

@@kev_whatev They avoid the stereotypical 'bad guy'-look and can portray more normal (in the outside) villain. Subconciously the viewer also doesn't think them as a threat as they have funny and positive feel for them. One example might be the human villain in 'Predators', it really was a suprise in the end and the actor was excellent in portraying an evil villain. But this does require the writer and director to actively suppress their funny moments to not take away the illusion.

[@DeadHierophant]

So I assume you and the rest of BGC are playing this some time in the future? Come on Book it, Adam!!

[@BlueTorchWeddings]

Allow it Bruv, allow it!

[@DkViking1]

What a brilliant presentation, with a lot of references to the movies. So far, the very very best overview of this game, that I have yet seen on KZbin.

[@TheFancyFilmmaker]

This is my favorite board game of all time. Every month or so we get the gang together and have an absolute blast!

[@SnapGrapplePop]

They know that we’re gonna need vids for all of the ‘masterpieces’…right?

[@Davice0512]

the Cosmic Encounter one was so good I would not be upset if they went back for a second round of it.

[@theoarts]

Backed the project on Kickstarter 2019, and still playing it every time I have the chance! A master piece 👌🏻

[@barrybadranath]

YES! This is a game the I enjoy playing even if I lose. I like the ramp up of danger. I would personally not play with more than 3 players just in case someone is eliminated early, but still, I love it.

[@giancarlojubela2377]

That story with Isaac is ginormously awesome!!!!!

[@crimsonghad]

'Aliens', sorry 'Intruders', was the first 18 film I watched at age 10. I had horrific nightmares for 3 nights but boy can I quote it well because I love it so much. Really appreciated the myriad of references Adam.

[@stevegold8070]

Thank you for a nice and funny video. specially at 14:14 the Intruders voice "HI HOSIT GOIN" Ha ha ha!

[@ironsevs]

I truly and thoroughly love Nemesis. It is absolutely incredible.

[@bradleyjordan3875]

I'm impressed by the amount of one liners you squeezed in.

[@robynmaag1266]

I like that Adam is grunting as he lifts the box, even though the game contents are on the table

[@jcamjcam]

This is the best review I’ve seen of this amazing game. Does a great job of explaining the core concepts and just like the game is dripping with theme. Brilliant!

[@flyingnoodle3267]

I’ve only played 1 game of nemesis so far, and I somehow managed to win. I fell in love with this game by the end of the match. I won by pure luck. This game does indeed tell phenomenal stories

[@Kings_Quest]

I swear this Mikele is the Ciampa of boardgames. If this happens again we need Adam, Isaac, Brooke, Sully, Blair and Carley

[@jasonrhome710]

I dig that there's a co-op or cut-throat option. Adding to the wishlist(s).

[@jcamjcam]

29:26, a jump to hyperspace does not kill the intruders. Only the characters (refer to page 11, End of the Game)

[@BenDaresAll]

3:52 cripes, the box moving scared me!

[@elvochorno]

Congrats!! This the best explained video about many board games, reviews or tutorials, that I've ever watched... Saludos desde México!!!

[@elvochorno]

I Just bougth Dark souls (my first dugeon crawler) could you submmit a video???

[@TinyDiodes]

Dark Darker Darkest and Nemesis are very close to equal in my experience. Please consider reviewing this extremely underrated masterpiece.

[@erikschut3301]

"Captain sock puppet Sullivan" LMAO. That was excellent

[@Ender7j]

This review stopped my day for 30 minutes. I loved it. If I had friends, I’d get this.

[@MrMobiusKage]

I own this, and have immense fun playing it. It is really hit or miss with my friends though. Have not tried the full co-op version yet, which may bring the naysayers on board. Really hoping the gang plays this soon!

[@harveyholmes9533]

I don’t know who Terry is but I’d recommend imagining it’s Laurie’s cat

[@CigarChompinSarge]

You make a good point about KS bloat, that exists in SO. MANY. GAMES. I've fallen for this many times, and I've certainly learned my lesson!

[@drew20125]

Adam always a true class act, committed to the bit wholeheartedly

[@PACEUK22]

The definitive review of one of my favourite board games. Thanks for taking the time to make this. Really impressive. Subscribed! Oh... do Mage Knight please.

[@chrishowell6469]

That Isaac story is magnificent!

[@ryancoates9223]

Captain Sock Puppet Sullivan is Dead?! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@juuhaesae]

i feel like the game could have a budget version with less expensive parts to be affordable to people who wouldn’t be able to buy the original one (like me) but still sell the og at the price it’s currently at for the people that know they love the game and want the full experience or smth like that

[@zivosthrintolimgren3513]

We need this played in the NRB studio! Just imagine all the bits🤣

[@merasmussen82]

Not wanting to sound sychophantic, but I have to say - what an amazing English accent! A real pleasure to listen to your voice.

[@eyecontactleadsto]

I’ve watched and shared this video before but I just won an eBay auction for Nemesis and I’m so bloody excited I’m watching this video again to prepare for it.

[@EonsOfBattle]

this video rocks! you completely sold me on Nemesis

[@stevealston3381]

Some of my most favorite moments in board games have come from my plays in Nemesis.

[@JerichotheSplendid]

Oh Adam, why the egg at the end? Commitment to a bit is one thing but that was above on beyond. Well done sir.

[@dradkyn9118]

This guys can make anything look interesting and worth buying. I love this channel.

[@nick-playercharacter8583]

Not Monopoly. He's not a miracle worker.

[@ThisisnotTwitter]

OK, very well done on the number of reference lines inserted. Looks like a great game to boot. It seems like it has actual narrative woven in to it. The player intrigue actually makes sense and is grounded with what is happening on the board, unlike "The Thing: infection at outpost 31" for example. Looks well worth it.

[@BigRedGamer87]

What an epic tale of the legendary Issac! I love this game

[@kugenesansureshkumar6967]

You guys should play this + can't wait for the sh*t tone of "IN TRU DER WINDOW" puns

[@theswampcastlebard1587]

This has been on the shelf of my local game store for months, tempting me. And now I have an excuse to give in.

[@ThePhenomenalEX]

I'd love to see board games club playing this. It seems so freaking fascinating.

[@evanlindsey1100]

I played this game back in 2019, as someone had brought their Kickstarter copy in for boardgame night at the LGS. I not only managed to make it off the ship, but managed to make a lucky roll that ensured that my character wasn't infected. The owner of the game was surprised that I had managed to pull that off.

[@DarkBunnyLord]

Would love to see you guys try root if you haven’t. Very complex but so much fun

[@pocketfox743]

Intruder window is where I lost it and belly laughed for 5 minutes. 😆

[@brandeng.8718]

The most entertaining person to explain how to play a game.

[@jam-the-hologram]

Man! It would be great to see you guys play this!

[@QT5656]

Many thanks for the review. Much to ponder.

[@TheWobbinator1]

Can't wait for No Rolls Barred plays Nemesis.

[@seandunne9048]

Can you imagine Tom playing a Bishop character 😁

[@MultiClassGeek]

I can imagine *you* getting airlocked for all your Dad Jokes 🤣🤣

[@seandunne9048]

@@MultiClassGeek I just saw this 😁😁😁

[@adamyuhasz3770]

Hello Adam, Adam here. Love this video, you got a sub!

[@randonimity84]

This sounds like it'll be a game I'd love to watch people play but hate to play in myself. But that's exactly why I am subscribed to NRB.

[@bardofthecollegeoftalltale6895]

I started painted my minis I got with Nemesis.

[@BlueTorchWeddings]

This man will make me go broke 😭😭😭. Why are you so good at these videos

[@patrickjohnson1649]

5:48 “You can trust me.” *Flips off that same Person*

[@FlawlesSanshiro]

Ok.. At intrudewindow, I had to fuckin throw a comment.. A fantastic review and a truly well made video my man..! To say the least! The mood, the lines, the movie references, the puns, the production level... All at its finest!

[@leosalcedo3384]

I fkng love your channel! You crack me up! 😂 I’ve bought 2 other games based on your masterpieces series (deception and mansions) and I haven’t been disappointed. You’re making me think long and hard about splurging for this game!

[@ishmaeljones2070]

Please know that I bought Nemesis just off the gameplay video alone! Just now watched this, and would have gotten it sooner! Thank you!

[@Cryptandos]

Great video. For me the real masterpiece is Rising Sun. I adore that game whole heartedly! :)

[@scpfoundation6195]

Adam, love your reviews no matter what you are doing... this makes me even want to get this more than I really wanted to before. I ended up picking up Mansion of Madness due to your review.

[@glyph2011]

I NEED this. It’s gorgeous. And you have a new subscriber 👍👍 superb video. 👍

[@joshuag7027]

playing this tomorrow, super psyched, and looking forward to this being on Board Game Club.

[@Sporacle]

My new favourite game, and I'll be playing it for only the second time this weekend. I've spent almost $1000 on board games instead of drugs so, it's a good life 8)

[@chrisboyle6175]

Only 36 seconds in, I had to rewind the intro because I was convinced he said 'This is Plumpy' and I almost flipped my biscuit

[@raiderboy105]

The Space Hulk cannot be tolerated, Tyranids definitely do have their own fleshed out identity that sets them apart from traditional xenomorphs

[@darrenmaley5436]

Captain! Wow that socks really done well for himself.

[@daltonriser1125]

My god the sheer versatility of this monster

[@Rivergreeen24]

Was that a split second decision the egg bite? I loved jumping into a pod, clutching an egg while the res of the ship burned.

[@ShadoSpartan44]

the first 2 minutes were of me wondering where i've seen you from, eventually it clicked in my head "I'm Adam from What Culture" lol still liked the video great job Adam

[@coryschlichting3517]

LOL! ``Intruder window!`*dramatic pause*. My dude, best line ever!!! But seriously though, what a great video! I really appreciated it because I`ve been humming and hawing about whether or not I should get myself a copy of the game. See, I had the mindset before watching this vid, that ``if it`s not Aliens, it`s trash!``. Well, since they`ve stopped producing ``Another Glorious Day in the Corps``, I can`t get a copy of that anymore. Your vid has convinced me now that I should get Nemesis instead. Thank you!

[@Jack_H179]

My friend got this game for Christmas and I was able to play it, it’s really good

[@pacerdawn5512]

There needs to be categories for "Masterpieces". Casual, Normal, and Total Nerd. This one ranks in the Total Nerd category. That's not a bad thing because people enjoy things like this! However, I will guarantee that if you break this out at a party the majority of people will leave either while you are setting everything up, or before you have gotten only 5 minutes into trying to explain the rules. Hardly a "Masterpiece". Us total nerds will love it tho...

[@wedgemccloud]

I entirely don't disagree, but I will say that a lot of media that would be considered "masterpieces" have that sort of effect, many of which are very powerful but challenging forms of art. They're not for everyone and I would argue it makes it even more fitting as a masterpiece: To be a refined example of its craft, it cannot compromise itself to try to please; it can only be the best that it can be. At least, I think that's what a Masterpiece is and from what I've seen (especially the Cosmic Encounter review) that seems to be Adam's ethos about it.

[@Noname6589]

Hey, nice review. Just for rule clarification players don't do any noises. They walk to a room and listen where are noises coming from. With an x there are no noises. Thats the reason why you dont roll if another player is already in the room. Or why it is like a danger roll while you are slimed. The pheromones are leading the intruders in your direction.

[@shanecle]

I remember playing a board game called "Atmosfear" when I was a kid, it was great.

[@kintreveis1019]

Thank you for saying that this knocks betrayal off your list. For me Betrayal is little more than shoots and ladders and nemesis has many of the same features and experiences with much more clear decisions being made.

[@puregrymra6359]

I stumbled across your masterpieces series today, and I absolutely love it! You should check out Dune as well! It is such a beautifully complex, but comprehensible assymmetrical game. (If it is already covered, apologies, must have missed it.) It is my favourite game hands down! A true masterpiece in my eyes.

[@MrGibbonici]

Dune is a great game. Been playing it for 35(!) years and it's still my favourite board game. The way we play, it's at least 50% mind games. Is that one unit Harkonnen just shipped into the Artreides stronghold armed with a lazgun and shield, or is it just there to weaken their forces? Wait, why are we making the Emperor rich by bidding up these Treachery cards? What's that Fremen doing near the Shield Wall? Why hasn't the Guild landed anything yet? I don't like the look of all these Bene Gesserit "advisors" in Tuek's Sietch. And can I really trust this leader in this battle, or should I just bluff with a cheap hero to cause heavy losses?

[@puregrymra6359]

@@MrGibbonici Oh that's awesome! I only started playing it since the re-release by Gale force Nine, but it has quickly jumped to the tippy top of my favourites list. Especially those mind games you mention are what make it such an amazing game in my opinion! You never know how you're gonna get screwed over this time.

[@WARDEATHFUN]

This game looks so good I bought it without having any friends. no regrets.

[@willhelm94]

TV/film and their perfect game equivalent: Alien - Nemesis Game of Thrones - The King's Dilemma Death Note - Blood on the Clocktower

[@christopherpierick1066]

I literally spit my coffee out at your joke on how did the Intruders get into the ship?

[@pixyfrog]

Best review of Nemesis so far, and definitely best dressing gown. Subscribed. (where did you get that fine silk?)

[@laynelowder4294]

I can't believe I haven't found this channel until now! Great review, thank you. I suggest Shadows of Brimstone as a new masterpiece. Ameritrash at its finest!

[@JPBelanger]

Played. Rarely had so much fun. I had "another player must also survive". Decided to roleplay as "this guy is my best friend". Got severly wounded. As he put me in the cryopod, the queen appeared..... Of course, rules wise, it didn't happen that way. But thats the way we tell it

[@karatecrass101]

Nemesis is Fantastic for sure. Also check out other Awaken Realms games. Lords of Hellas is also an Incredible game.

[@keithb4077]

5:20 - "I understood that reference!" ;)