My Wife's Top 10 Board Games

[@OSDisco]

There are quite a few glitchy spots in the video. I have no idea what it is but I imagine they are from either the camera footage, cutting method, or rendering.

[@ProZD]

it looks like it's youtube because those glitches are definitely not in the original video

[@beththebubbly69]

@@ProZD good job, youtube. doing your very best I see.

[@bestbi3587]

@@ProZD ARG??? PLEASE SAY IT'S AN ARG

[@bunkusdundongo6675]

I've been seeing these in other videos recently. It could be sucky editing or. . . KZbin upload needs to take a shit

[@Yoshifire8]

Do you mean like at 22:52?

[@MaskedImposter]

With her liking the two player games, perhaps the real board game was the husband she made along the way.

[@hampter460]

tutorial?

[@ericalagos5842]

This comment is too good.

[@notbrinfr]

Aw

[@XX-yh4fq]

Brilliant

[@Echo-hf9gq]

Anne Marie: *Says anything* Prozd: "Mmmmm..."

[@basilez]

It actually gets funnier when you really pay attention to it

[@Vektor480]

Prozd is a personified thinking emoji this video

[@justinkitton5492]

Mmmmmm

[@amazinggreats5333]

Pro flirting move lol

[@Emuney12]

He also says it with his mother lol

[@cantrip7]

The pattern I'm noticing in her list: either cute or very thematic, easy to learn, and S U F F E R I N G

[@charlesbannon6909]

Thats my kinda list tho. I can only play masochistically hard games for so long.

[@jack33317]

this is the first couple on youtube that I actually care about

[@SnailBob3348]

lemme guess ur a weeb?

[@jack33317]

@@SnailBob3348 what?? how could you tell what gave it away!!!

[@xtopia9758]

Interesting

[@kaito4926]

Whaaaat? What happened to felix and marzia?

[@thealmightybrick1393]

@@kaito4926 or Tyrone Magnus and Scarlo?

[@noahku1314]

If SungWon ever introduces Anne Marie without an unenthused borat impression the universe might collapse in on itself

[@seansu1248]

he did once, i don't remember which video but he did

[@glorrryuh]

I clicked on this video just to hear him say it

[@MikeyG3]

@@glorrryuh Same lolol

[@NealDeGayTyson]

“ma wahfe”

[@kobidavis1752]

He sounded like borat

[@HOTD108_]

@@kobidavis1752 We got a detective in the house!

[@kobidavis1752]

@@HOTD108_ I just realized how dumb I sounded here

[@random__itch]

*MY WAIF*

[@loops22]

Mah waff

[@ragrerules]

10. Clank! 0:45 9. Exit: The Game 2:05 8. Machi Koro 3:16 7. Ganz Schon Clever 4:49 6. Legendary Encounters 6:45 5. Everdell 9:23 4. Aeon's End 11:35 3. Azul 15:13 2. Gloomhaven 18:07 1. Pandemic Legacy 22:00

[@danielkersey3179]

Thanks. You saved me 25 minutes of my time and I only spent one watching this video.

[@peerginsters6693]

How dare you forget the Umlaut?! It's "Ganz Schön Clever"! Repeat after me: "ÖÖÖÖÖ!"

[@rafaelhakimian6873]

Never heard of _any_ of them b4

[@Zalintis]

All amazing games. I appreciate the list but the video was good too :D

[@minerpvpgaming2160]

i have never heard of any of these

[@bielzenef]

"It's fine. We don't have to do this video. It's fine."

[@wildrose8053]

Lol

[@heartofgoldfish]

are the straights okay

[@marmiteghost]

@@heartofgoldfish we never were

[@selenophile410]

Whats this about

[@thundertoast]

Sungwon should make a series where he actually plays board games with his wife and friends i feel like that would be really cool

[@UsmanMuhammadNooruddin]

You two are DEFINITELY made for each other. More videos with Mrs. ProZD please!

[@yashvardhanraju8052]

excuse you, she prefers mrs.ZD

[@rongarcia2128]

Nerds?

[@byobnaf]

I love when you guys do side by side videos, I don't always understand how couples work/function together, but I get your twos back and forth perfectly. Definitely would love to see more with Anne Marie and you.

[@kurgerbing1025]

Every time I hear he has a wife I forget he is not just some 17-year-old kid that got permission to show his face on youtube.

[@gregoryhenry8464]

It will never not fuck me up that he is now in his 30’s

[@lordother]

@@gregoryhenry8464 WHAT? He looks like he's 21 max

[@patricksantino4131]

@@lordother You know asians dont age linearly, they will look 20 for 40 years and look 70 suddenly

[@nose-bleed]

@@patricksantino4131 lmao

[@gameon2553]

@@gregoryhenry8464 30s!!!

[@logans13]

They act like an old couple but they’re so young 😆

[@Sir.Strange]

They are Just as wise and smart. ^-^

[@xtopia9758]

Ikr lol

[@ash0486]

They’re just geniuses in the field of board games

[@quandolli]

they've been friends since they were preteens writing Mario fanfic and it shows

[@rhettmitchell]

@@quandolli wait really lmao

[@greibach_vt]

I agree that Gloomhaven evokes the feeling of a dungeon crawling d&d game. This is especially true when comparing it to 4th edition, an edition that was widely panned for feeling too much like a "board game/video game" than a "role playing" game. In 4th edition you had defined "powers" that had different recharge rates, e.g. at will, once per fight, and once per day. They were all formatted in the book like cards and they even sold card-ified versions of the abilities. I will say that to me, what makes pen and paper RPGs special is the freedom and the actual role playing, not the stats and number crunching. I like those things too, but those things can be replicated in video games and board games, the interpersonal RP and the narrative freedom are the truly unique things about d&d and the like.

[@Tocaric2]

I need a board game lets play channel with these 2

[@peerginsters6693]

SungWon's and Anne Marie's love story in a nutshell: 0:20 When he first saw her Tinder profile 0:41 When they actually met in person 0:55 Her mood half way into their first date 1:08, 6:03, 6:17, 7:40 Whenever she told him about her boring life 1:38 When he asked her if he was her first choice 21:51 When the handsome, muscular waiter came by to take their orders 15:58 What she thought of herself 25:22 What he thought of himself 12:49 What they thought of each other 25:05 Post date conclusion

[@TkAykon]

Dude this is golden fkdkdk

[@Big_Chico]

Lmao the amount of time this must’ve taken 🤣

[@MrSith-yp3yq]

best comment ever!!!

[@Mr_Spaghetti]

“snack factor, 10/10” is a really funny way to describe yourself, lmao. nice job

[@heyojayo8642]

😂😂😂

[@Enbypandamonium]

SungWon and Ann Marie debating whether the mechanics of D&D and Gloomhaven are substantially similar is the kind of discourse I live for. You guys are great!

[@JonesyJSU]

Liking this video with the hope that it somehow, eventually, helps ProZD afford new glasses.

[@wildrose8053]

Yeah lol

[@AngelSanchezelqueretrata]

Lol

[@raedien]

Omg

[@PoSer_1]

The "what's up gamers" at the start was so powerful it glitched out the footage for a second

[@IStealYourZs]

Having to wait for the pandemic to end to play Pandemic is ironic to say the least

[@Sheriff_K]

Or play it during the pandemic for immersion.

[@rachelknapp7271]

Best comment

[@JerKur18]

@@Sheriff_K 😁 It feels so real!

[@regalianqueen2284]

As someone trying to get into board games a little, I really appreciate your recommendation and review videos giving me a frame of reference to see what I might like! Your charity stream was fantastic, and I’d love to see more videos (or streams) of you and some friends playing board games! I think that gives a better picture of the mechanics because explaining certain rules is sometimes hard to comprehend without seeing them in action. Also, it would just be very fun! Thank you both for the video!

[@amandabacon128]

If you’re getting into boardgames Polygon has a board game series called overboard where they explain a boardgame and then play a few rounds and I love it! It’s introduced me to several games

[@squeegie]

So..... When is the real version of "Cow the card game" coming out? I would buy it.

[@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos]

If they don't include "mooing infinite", we riot.

[@craftedbyorre]

@@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos It will be a stampede

[@JerKur18]

@@craftedbyorre 😄

[@wetoddedd]

@@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos mooing infinite + cool cow stacked is my favorite play, i'd be pissed if they don't include the main part of my strategy to the cheese testing faze.

[@seanferguson6728]

This is like sitting across the kitchen table after you've packed up Gloomhaven and aren't ready to go home yet so you have this conversation.

[@Kr1stmas]

This is so oddly specific and yet incredibly accurate

[@hamburger-fries]

@@Kr1stmas Did I just step into a Reddit sub?

[@DairunCates]

ProZD: "It's VERY different from D&D. It has..." **Exactly describes fourth edition**

[@worm1618]

Can you explain what you mean? I'm but a simple lay person.

[@DairunCates]

@@worm1618 4th edition literally had power cards which was 90% of that edition's gameplay. The only thing missing out of his description that's in 4e's general play loop is skill checks... which were HEAVILY de-emphasized in 4e for a style that people on both sides of the fence called "Battle Chess".

[@worm1618]

@@DairunCates the more you know...

[@DairunCates]

@@worm1618 Glad I could clarify for you. Have a nice day.

[@go-away-5555]

@@DairunCates 4e added skill challenges

[@19thHour]

King Dragon sincerely sends his regards this time, he didn't know about a lot of these board games and is excited to check them out.

[@GreatFlamingEyebrows_]

POV you just asked your uncle and aunt if they picked up any new hobbies during lockdown and you are now listening attentively

[@xero1134]

Honestly the board game videos in general are a lot of fun to learn about because there's so many of them I have never heard of

[@devinbaird2470]

Its seriously a hobby that once you get started with a group it will DRAW YOU IN! There's so many fun board games and many are continuously coming out

[@Aquaria942]

More Anne Marie!!! Always love to see her

[@wildrose8053]

Yeah!!

[@whade62000]

She could make a channel, about board games and other fun stuff and interests

[@Sapotequeen]

YES!

[@JerKur18]

I'd love to see them do skits together.

[@hughmann9568]

Yes much more 😛 She got only fans? 🤣

[@Colmbaz]

“Our favourite character is Xaxos.” “Yeah, Xaxos. Xaxos is a prick.” “What a piece of shit.” That part killed me! So cute! 🤣

[@bestsnail8256]

thanks so much for this recommendation series, it has really broadened my options for online party nights in these times of the Backstreet Boys reunion tour

Loved the Gloomhaven/DnD comparison, because actually that's how a friend describes it. "Gloomhaven is DnD without a DM's potential tyranny" xD

[@mjamesmcdonald]

Gloomhaven is like MANY people's DnD campaigns but not all. My group will go 4 sessions with no combat at all. Gloomhaven is more like a tactical rpg.

[@vargsvansify]

Absolutely. I’ve had several four hour D&D sessions where I didn’t roll a single die and still had a blast.

[@nora19711]

Boardgame videos might not bring many views but I really appreciate them! Thank you for your contribution to the boardgame community!

[@calar8]

Im surprised Sung Won doesn't play D&D, that seems like it would be right up his alley.

[@billko4342]

He is living his life as DnD character 😎

[@TheCharlesFr]

Yeah I've actually seen his "rpg memes" posted in d&d forums. I thought he'd love the ability to be a merciless cackling villain for 4 hours a week!

[@whade62000]

Everything about this video kept me genuinely interested from start to finish, both their interaction and the game recommendations and analysis

[@gabestew262]

You both seem so equally done with everything yet also happy at the same time and i love it

[@mertyil_]

My Mother’s Top 10 Board Games next?

[@xtopia9758]

My siblings

[@alekschang]

that or "My mom rates board games based on the box art"

[@nebelung1]

Dog's favourite board games (to chew on)

[@sweesbees]

Sophie’s Favorite Board Games (to mess with)

[@AndiVx]

I missed having timestamps to check the list fast and go back to a previous entry, so I will put them in this comment. 10 - 0:44 9 - 1:59 8 - 3:16 7 - 4:45 6 - 6:45 5 - 9:23 4 - 11:34 3 - 15:11 2 - 18:05 1 - 21:55 (without the names, because I don't want anyone to just skim the list and not watch the video at all).

[@Uso_Wakka]

Noice job👍

[@thediciplematt]

Thank you! Scrolled for this

[@TenseiDragon]

"We should dump all our games and make a new game out of them." You mean Feast for Odin?

[@basilez]

I couldn't look away from Sungwon's glasses

[@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos]

Well. Now, neither can I. Thanks a million.

[@raedien]

Hahahahaha

[@princeperot7568]

I keep looking in them expecting to see Goofy's face photoshopped onto anime characters reflected in them.

[@Pauleypauley7]

10. Clank 9. Exitgame 8. Machi Koro and expansions 7. Ganz schön clever 6. Legendary Encounters 5. Everdell 4. Aoen's End 3. Azul 2. Gloomheaven 1. Pandemic Legacy

[@tobiasrogers2724]

I love all your boardgame videos, though I dont proactively watch your content, I always find myself coming back here to find a new game to buy.

[@Aigis31]

I love this kind of board game list-type content! I have got to mark down a lot of the games she mentioned because they sound great! I didn't know how many cooperative deck builders there were!

[@josephjr7375]

I 100% agree with her comment about gloomhaven feeling similar to D&D. I have a group who was really into the fights in dnd but weren't the biggest fans of the roleplaying part and they all love gloomhaven.

[@Wanriky]

I like these rankings! As someone who like board games, but is not into board games, these lists are pretty helpful as a jumping off point. I would have no idea what to buy/look for if I just went into a shop to try and buy something for a game night (obligatory "once it's safe" disclaimer), but these list give me somewhere to start. And always love hearing Anne Marie's opinions!

[@pridas5202]

Look up videos with the keyword “gateway games”. It’s the term for games that are accessible to newcomers and there are lots of lists and videos out there on them. Enjoy!

[@lavagander6986]

Love your vids man they are so wholesome

[@brittnycampos1134]

Oh! More videos with your Lovely Wife! I am enjoying those videos! This one makes want to get more board games!

[@CamHennings]

"I never wanna match with you." Spoken like a true couple that didn't meet on Tinder

[@FCL70]

Legendary Alien AM: "It's a little more consistent with the difficulty..." SW: "Crushing, but yeah..." LOL precisely! (sleeved cards just so we know you're not a barbarian)

[@alisondegrave8846]

My husband and I watch most of your videos together and are avid board game players so this was fun to watch. Would be happy to watch more videos like this!

[@fortniteprofessional4727]

Even though I never play board games, this was one of the most enjoyable videos I've ever watched

[@Nit0WasTaken]

The way you pronounced "ganz schön clever" made me think it was some japanese english game.

[@devinbaird2470]

Hearing them speak about Aeons End warmed my heart. Another cool thing about Aeons End is the turn orders are randomized every round so it's hard for you to be like "Next turn the monster attacks" because you don't know WHEN it's turn is coming. Makes for really fun coop moments (especially when the monster goes twice in a row 😱)

[@AlmostAnimixers]

Would love to see a video of you two playing off against each other in a board game. No idea if it would work at all, but it might be fun.

[@aishas.6895]

ADORE Anne Marie's lipstick in this one, what a gorgeous shade! Would love to know what it is, it really suits her!

[@TheOriginalFayari]

I always forget that ProZD is married and in his 30s. He looks so youthful, it's so unfair.

[@JerKur18]

It's the cherubic features and clothing. His interests help too.

[@hinamiravenroot7162]

30 isnt that old

[@balrog121]

"It's kinda like DnD." Something inside SungWon broke the second she said it lmao

[@prog00017]

Given y'all's interest in Azul and Twice as Clever, I'm surprised Sagrada didn't make it into the list. Kinda blends the two together with drafting, dice placement and FORBIDDEN SNACK aesthetic value.

[@billko4342]

Somehow Sagrada feels not 1+1 but 1/3 of twice and half of Azul. And yup. Doesn't fill as full as Azul

[@maniac1814]

Hi from Germany. I love how you pronounce "Ganz Schön Clever" :D

[@Ghost_talk_mac]

I want an edit that slowly zooms in on Anne Marie when they talk about #2 because her expressions were giving me life

[@jighardy]

I need to find someone to play board games with regularly like this

[@AyyyyyyyyyLmao]

Have a look and see if they're are any facebook groups in your area for board game meet ups. I found mine last November and have been regulary going every Wednesday night. Honestly didn't think facebook was good for anything these days but I was very happy to be wrong.

[@popgas3821]

This video is the reason I got into Everdell. Thanks! I'm also looking forward to Gloomhaven and Aeon's End, though they may sound challenging.

[@AndreaGarcia-zz7jz]

We definitely need more videos with Anne Marie. Her insights and opinions are great 👏👏👏

[@Brogus123]

Anne Marie is right about the grid stuff in dnd, what you played with was Theater of the mind where distance and line of sight probably doesn't matter that much as it would if you played with the more standard grid map rules. (You can also do rulers without a grid to track distance if you are insane) Also instead of a hand of abilities you have a sheet of abilities...so that is not terribly different. Maybe I should try Gloomhaven...I have not tired it..

[@NotCapitalist]

19:36 I love when Sung Won is just SO wrong about D&D, so wifey schools him on how it actually works.

[@nicobuffing9756]

There are many ways to play D&D, and gloomhaven only compares to the dungeon crawling grid based combat that some people use, D&D has roleplaying where Gloomhaven does not really have that, I dont think A or B choices on town/road event cards count.

[@infladead9879]

You guys have to make a board game gameplay channel, I’d watch the shit outta that.

[@duck99469]

So clank is like the board game version of slay the spire

[@christophersmith3005]

Not even a minute in, she says "We don't have to do this video!" Married life is bliss.

[@laosvegas7494]

online chemistry is amazing man, need another Q&A

[@dunngyllite7883]

"Gun Shun Clever" Me, a German viewer: " I can listen to this all day"

[@ticompany7529]

And when she first said it, I thought it way Japanese lol

[@bri.3969]

lol irgendwie passen die 0 zusammen aber irgendwie auch mega xD maximale verwirrung

[@Keymaster]

Ich mußte direkt in die Kommentare schauen nachdem ich es gehört hatte 😆

[@jacksonzeunik5979]

German words

[@Lohengrin1850]

Thanks for all the game recs, and for freaking me out at the bird clock noise-- have the same one in our house!

[@NoiseTheSilent]

I agree that Gloomhaven does have D&D feel to it while not being quite the same. It in a way is a very structured while somehow being still being a bit free and open in how you can chose to do quests.

[@TheCharlesFr]

You are forced to solve everything with violence in Gloomhaven though right?

[@NoiseTheSilent]

@@TheCharlesFr Yes kinda. Road and city events have options that aren't fighting, but the main game is just combat. In a way the characters are basically D&D class types, Fighter = Brute, Mage = Spellweaver and so on. The game has plenty of story in the scenarios though I prefer the PC version on Steam. Much easier to play because no setup time needed.

[@mochi4367]

You're telling me ProZD, voice actor extraordinaire, board game connoisseur, and RPG fan, doesn't play D&D? I feel both betrayed and bamboozled.

[@Engineer_Who]

And just like that, his hair is back to normal.

[@enthusiasticdumpling7015]

Omg, I just realised how much you two resemble the couple from the short film „Bao“

[@BaggyMcPiper]

They got married because they both compulsively flip their hair

[@chipolata7605]

Lol

[@leob4403]

Women typically fondle with their hair when they are aroused

[@HeeHee1231]

The Penny arcade “board games” shirt is an excellent and topical choice

[@gr1zzly223]

@:46 his reaction to her picking clank is great but then his reaction to her saying she didn't have to do the video, his laugh after was priceless @:55

[@contrariangrin]

Didn’t know there were 2 player PvE co-op board games!! This could fill the hole left by the absence of couch co-op video games nowadays.

[@Rhiga]

Can’t wait to see your top 10 board games Sungwon. Thanks for the video!

[@chubbykraken]

Liking all these two player options! Haven't played many board games lately since many of ours require 3-4+. Thanks for this well-vetted list 🙏

[@obrigaah]

Here’s goes the “What? He’s married?” Comments again...

[@BrandonSoum]

Only the reals know he's been married 😤😤 Haha

[@DBBravo]

What? He's married?

[@basilez]

Married? What he's?

[@andiahmadafiq2821]

He's? What married?

[@hobbes9631]

What? He’s married?

[@axolotlmafia]

I love you two together so much, and yes it would be hilarious to dump all the games together and let chaos just take it's course ha.

[@LessonIsNeverTry]

I love this list! So many coops, my favorite genre!

[@FreezingTheMind]

Honestly, you should do a stream with your wife and friends. I would love to see that

[@PatrickWDunne]

ProZD's wife being a fan of Aeon's End makes me very happy.

[@Revariance]

Great list! Thanks for sharing. My wife's favorite board games are Ticket To Ride and Splendor. Every now and then she'll throw me a bone and play something heavy with me 😍

[@lelandcheng7390]

I’m so with you on Pandemic Legacy Season 1 and Gloomhaven! We’ve also played Pandemic Legacy Season 2 to the end, which is epic also, Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion is also a great way to get introduced into Gloomhaven which we are actually playing first.

[@rdr8414]

Everyone nowadays: top ten most addictive video games... Prozd: top ten board games...

[@ThePokkiKing]

Pkay now that was just adorable. I'm actually interested in playing Crunk and quarantine.

[@PandasaurusGames]

So happy to hear you love Machi Koro! We do too!

[@jackkelly9048]

board games and anne marie yes, please and thank you

[@robsonclark9678]

Loved Anne Marie's take of Gloomhaven. First time I played Gloomhaven I 100% got a feeling of dnd with an automated DM. (I prefer DnD because I like the openness of it, but gloomhaven is cool regardless)

[@simplysaifskits3847]

Top 10 board games? I don't think i even know 10 board games lol.

[@milkape7363]

What type of crack were you on when you wrote this, also you just got a subscriber

[@simplysaifskits3847]

@@milkape7363 LOL i messed up hahahah i didn't even notice , thank you hahah.

[@DrugzMunny]

"I don't think I've won a game of regular pandemic." It's possible that my playgroup is just like overthinking every decision and arguing everything out and masterminding, but we usually barely win every game. I think we've only lost about 0-1 games, but they're often very close.

[@Aquateenmitch]

Can we get a video where you just go over your favorite board games and display your collection? As a big board game fan, I always love seeing what other people keep in their collection and play the most.

[@Alwayz114]

I often describe Gloomhaven as "Do you like D&D combat without having to worry about RP? Gloomhaven is that and it's perfect" Even as someone who likes D&D (and any tabletop RPG) role playing and story building, sometimes you just wanna fuckin smash and Gloomhaven is incredible for it

[@yumo]

Do you have any recommendations for people who love everything about DnD except combat?

[@Alwayz114]

@@yumo Unfortunately I'm not super well versed in Tabletop RPGs, but I'm certain there are other games that are more focused on the story and role-playing without the war-game style combat that D&D and other similar games have. I'd look in tabletop rpg groups and see their recommendations for heavy RP games

[@yumo]

@@Alwayz114 Sure, will do

[@SGTMaitiMaus]

Didn't realize how much you guys were into the hobby! Tabletop board games and RPGs are my fav hobby, so I was super surprised/excited to see some QUALITY games, and not Monopoly, Scrabble, etc. Now I need to watch more videos on your channel. Subbed...

[@hughmann9568]

What's wrong with Monopoly and Scrabble? Are you fucking gatekeeping a dying and niche hobby?

[@SGTMaitiMaus]

@@hughmann9568 Are you serious or just trolling? Dying? Niche? The Tabletop industry is multi-billion dollar industry that has ONLY grown every year for the last decade. Maybe you're just ignorant, to which I say, just Google the information. Seems like you need to hop on the train. And it's not gatekeeping to not like something. My point is that when you mention board games to people outside the hobby the first games they think of are Monopoly, Scrabble, Life, etc. There are better games out there, hence this video.

[@gamerbear84]

This was delightful, boardgames are a topic I'd definitely tune in for more, I wish I could afford more... and actually manage to play the ones I already own. lol