SHŌBU | Board Game Masterpieces

[@NoRollsBarred]

ADAM: You can pick up a copy of SHŌBU using our Amazon Affiliate links here: US: amzn.to/3C18CwE // UK: amzn.to/3A69PCo

[@ba-wp5zs]

WEEEEEEEEEE ~ Boris Johnson

[@falcon8752]

If I ever travel back in time, I'm bringing Shobu with me and I'll make the current world 0.00001% happier thanks to it.

[@iwassayingboo-urns967]

The fact that the stones aren't uniform gives it so much more character

[@lobokujo7825]

You have gotten me interested in Board games. Been going through all your videos for this channel. Thank you for sharing your nerdy passions with the world, be it wrestling or Board games. Thank you Adam Blampied. You're without a doubt, my favorite KZbinr ever.

[@xxMattDankyxx]

Welcome to the hobby

[@lobokujo7825]

@@xxMattDankyxx Thank you very much. Been playing DnD for almost a decade now, But the world of Board games is so wide and expansive, and just so much fun that Im happy to be here :)

[@xxMattDankyxx]

@@lobokujo7825 it's deffently expansive! Some time to expansive! But go to a game cafe if you have one local to you and join BGG. Just be careful on BGG with the ratings because even though games are highly rated some of them a very challenging.

[@sergionicholasa.528]

Every minute Adam explains this, the more my heart beats in excitement. INSTANT BUY (now to try and convince someone to play it).

[@phillipbirt5884]

Instant buy for me too!

[@Bloodlf]

The hardest part is finding someone to play with when it comes to more think intensive games

[@kainleemchale7048]

I made a proto type / demo version with checkers pieces and printed grids to see if my dad liked it, he LOVED IT!!! So bought a copy for his birthday , great find, cheers guys haha

[@brandonvangieson8087]

This is the first time I've ever seen my name pop up in the credits of a KZbin video. Very excited to "Be On Board!"

[@Scarbearer]

I love a good simple abstract game, and I am definitely going to try this one! This might be another one to teach my duders that are into chess like games but get easily frustrated by them!

[@SponsorNo1]

A board game masterpiece in the studio? This should be fun! Also, Adam's wearing a CBW T-Shirt! CBW return to PFK Confirmed!!!

[@Veggieman87]

Oooooh, I think my brother would love this one! I bought him and his girlfriend Hive for Christmas and they texted me later on just saying "you nailed it", so I bet they'd have a great time with another less thematic but differently challenging game about moving things around!

[@craigpinn2729]

would love to see a "Lets Play: ShoBu" with Laurie. I need gameplay!!!

[@DasGanon]

So about that....

[@donathos]

All the ways you described Shobu make me think of Go (except maybe the short turnaround time, tbh); Adam, if you ever have the chance to dig in, I think you might love it

[@BizzareGames2k16]

“I am white, I control the white stones on each board. You’re black, you control the black stones on each board.” - Adam

[@donorush]

NRB is well on its way to being the best board game channel on KZbin. More content from Adam is exactly what my life needs, and it needs it NOW!!!

[@curtcovert5772]

Great review! You have captured the spirit, challenge and beauty of the game perfectly.

[@goodandboard6728]

Loved this review!! Hadn't heard of Shobu till this video, but absolutely excited to try it now. Thanks for the delightful energy and the haikus too!

[@colcakes196]

So glad to see you covering this game! It’s hovering really close to my top 10 favorite games!

[@glenndallas7171]

This game was highlighted at my local game shop in 2019 -- I think the publisher is local to CT -- and I bought it immediately. It's brilliant and accessible, and new players really enjoy it. It's like the board game version of Tak that way. So cool to see it highlighted here!

[@kev_whatev]

Are you at CTCon this weekend?

[@glenndallas7171]

@@kev_whatev I wish! They're hosting CT FIG, which is always a blast, but I haven't made it in a few years.

[@renegadebrigade8177]

Heroquest. A classic that everyone needs to know about...for a recommendation.

[@MrTominous]

I'm beginning to suspect that Adam doesn't like children.

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

Really? What gave you that idea?

[@K-nut]

For breakfast

[@aztecwrrior1997]

You don't say....

[@aztecwrrior1997]

I wasn't into board games but thanks to this channel and Adam i am now thanks

[@MJWSW]

Love it. Bought it! Thank you Adam for these videos!

[@00pugsly48]

These videos are fantastic for building my board game collection. Thanks guys!

[@andreaseriksson8121]

Very good explanation about the beauty of the game. Thank you.

[@zac5855]

Hoping Adam’s t-shirt is a BTE-esque Easter egg for a certain RPG coming back to our screens…

[@martinteece8983]

Adam the spirited away reference with sut creatures is perfect and we all praise your editing

[@Sparky2618]

I would be interested to hear your opinion on Go. Recently started playing and immediately wanted to dive into learning its complexities.

[@unlimitedrabbit]

Adam: Everyone, look at the child! Grogu: 👁👄👁

[@eddrocks2]

I loved everything about this video. The humour is so amazing and British!

[@joshuamyers7510]

Is anyone else bothered that the closing haiku is off by one syllable lol? Despite that, awesome video!

[@rizenpanther9621]

Great job again! I love these Masterpiece videos!!

[@mattsugrim7132]

I see that CBW tee Adam. Is this a sign of things to come?? CBW return confirmed.

[@jeremiahcurtis3067]

"Push the child" really caught me off guard. Needed that laugh

[@chaosof99]

I'd really love an episode on Carcassonne.

[@alainreyes755]

A white stone going super saiyan is one of the best thing i saw on youtube. Give your editor a promotion adam!

[@stevenw3017]

Thank you for this video. This game caughty attention in the thumbnail but you brought it to the next level. As I was watching I was like "I know this voice. I've heard it before but about wrestling." I'm glad to know I was right :D

[@elmerinase5734]

Are you gonna play Nemesis in the future?

[@Benusr]

9:27 But now they've lost a stone because you move 1 to the right on a passive move (white board) knocking a stone off of the black board.

[@hl2lover14]

Great game, got this for christmas in 2019

[@duncandoesthings9321]

Take a shot every time Adam says the word board :)). A cracking video sir!!

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

Adam is one of the few people that I shall allow to make fun of me with minimal counters.

[@SmirkandDagger]

Great review - and a wonderfully entertaining video! Thanks so much. Subscribed!

[@cfhollister8766]

Love your style.

[@DJ_Froztbyte]

I cant wait for you guys to get Fultilty: The Game of Life. Its a new board game from the channel Good People Association and I told them to send one to you.

[@CSPRING101]

I’d love for you to cover Unmatched!

[@martayharmay]

I'd really love to see Betrayal (any and/or all), Quacks of Quedlingburg or Survive! All cracking games imo Or, maybe some small, cheap card games like 6 Nimmt or The Crew.

[@werekill]

Quacks is excellent! I love having it.

[@RickyRespawn]

Adam is so damn charismatic

[@antoineL7425]

You are so funny, I now listen even when not caring about the game ^^

[@JDizaster]

I love it because it looks like I could build my own for about 10 bucks, including some fancy oil to make the rope smell good. Question: what happens if you knock a piece that isn't on an edge? Is any collision a 'take'? Or do you just nudge them one square over?

[@heishikaej]

No, only stones knocked directly off the board edge are removed. You can still push opponent's stones on the board without taking them off if you need to. You can in theory push a stone two spaces without knocking it off, but in practice it's much more likely you'll push one off the edge.

[@matissandersons2292]

Love this episode! Shout out to the rope sniffing edit at 4:37

[@MikeJohnson-pb9uh]

War of the ring is a straight up masterpiece

[@reido82]

Sitting in a board game themed cafe called Draughts.....then proceeds to call the game draughts, checkers. lol

[@JDizaster]

Wait...do Brits not call Checker, Checkers? I'm not sure I can take this after learning the word Cluedo.

[@whenitmatters]

Any chance of a game of this on Patreon? - would bee keen to see you guys play.

[@Sam_Stein]

would love to see a masterpieces video about a libellud game - Dixit, Mysterium, Obscurio.

[@elmerinase5734]

Mysterium absolutely deserves it. Haven't played the other ones, but I quess that those are great too.

[@Milksword]

Loving the t-shirt. C B DUB! C B DUB!

[@richmccann2052]

I feel Smallworld is a masterpiece!

[@BlueTorchWeddings]

Damn I love this channel

[@loke6664]

Mmmm, the hemp rope smells so good and somehow familiar....Also explains the "oh, I throw a stone by accident" comment.

[@Sulla-nt7iq]

I'm sold. Ordering now. Great review. This is exactly what I was looking for. Also, please destroy that kimono thing. 😁😁😁

[@Mastergeeka]

Pretty sure it’s a dressing gown not a kimono.

[@roguescholar3494]

I see you wearing that CBW shirt....bring it back!

[@Bynx08]

Adam is the High Hefner of board games. No I don't know what that means, but that robe certainly does

[@adambloedorn8642]

How about a video on Tzolk'in or Power Grid?

[@ReligiousFanboy]

amazing job

[@Orochi_001]

It’s slightly easier to grok if you lay the boards out correctly.

[@Ogrecrusher]

8:50 Just move the Light b2 stone to b4, then KO on the dark board, still with a threat to win next move?

[@NoHandleToSpeakOf]

Nicely spotted. I can not analyze this situation without understanding the EXACT position of the black stone on the upper right board though :)

[@renegadebrigade8177]

I like this editor. I'll take all the anime cutaway gags.

[@MaxCBPCenter]

the rules 4:55

[@Mochi-py6vi]

adam i hate to say this, but aren't haiku 5-7-5 syllables?

[@M1nd_Fl4y3r]

Nemesis | Board Game Masterpieces

[@bc338333]

Reminds me of Tak from The Name of the Wind. Simple to play hard to outthink you opponent.

[@glenndallas7171]

There's a board game version of Tak that the author collaborated on!

[@kev_whatev]

I just received this game for Christmas. I’m excited to play it, but the rope is far less aromatic than I was lead to expect.

[@jakes2305]

Can you guys pleeaaaase play Go????

[@CMBell1985]

You are very good at that thing you do Adam and Co. Id take a game of Shobu now, and join a cult if youre starting one.

[@xlr1148]

Why must you tease us with that CBW t-shirt?

[@peterthegreat5889]

"would it be racist not to....?" Made me laugh out loud. Great video guys.

[@TheMarkPedrola]

Is the intro Adams audition tape for John Locke in a Lost reboot?

[@ars3n3decade59]

About to enjoy another NRB Vidya Adam : " Are you sure you want to go there " 😐🤔

[@K-nut]

CBW return confirmed!

[@chocolatecoveredgames]

I F'N love the game ShōBu Y'all!

[@McBawse]

picking up stones from a beach and taking them home is absolutely un-tory

[@diSTUD013]

This game reminds me a little of Onitama

[@glenndallas7171]

As for a board game masterpiece to recommend, I would say Tsuro.

[@MisterBigPip]

You should add these reviews to BGG

[@TheDogn]

It is literally impossible to watch this channel in public 😂

[@MURDERPILLOW.]

"HAHA LOOK AT THE CHILD! PUSH EM! PUSH THE CHI-"

[@jeffersonrodriguez8081]

You should change the “Game On!” things to say “Get On Board!”

[@erikravey8313]

You should look into Tak.

[@Whitebeardcrewmate]

It's in his 10 great abstract games list

[@milohickerson9126]

You should do an episode on chess

[@notsosilentprotag]

One Punch Man and Miazaki references in the same video I am spoiled.

[@kev_whatev]

This is very pretty, but I’m definitely going to just play this with a checkers set

[@joshfrench5858]

But the rope.?.?.?.

[@kev_whatev]

@@joshfrench5858 Someone got it for me for Christmas! My rope is scentless 😢

[@joshfrench5858]

@@kev_whatev lmao 🤣 hope they kept the receipt.

[@williamfowler8686]

Well, add this to list of things I must have but dont actually need.

[@bassbassedlight]

as someone who hasnt read or written a haiku since my 7th year of school and had to google it to make sure YOUR haiku was correct, good job Adam. You're a regular Yosa Buson.

[@ssaunders5403]

Video idea: How to get board game friends.

[@bryanb2886]

i thought Cao Cao played this game in Three Kingdoms

[@Sykelone]

Chess.

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Did I just see まっくろくろすけ?

[@charlesberg1234]

Reminds me of go. Best player was this blind girl. Then an ant person

[@believingflame1204]

Plz make "Push the Child" a shirt with a picture of a stone on it

[@ethanmichaeldy]

I really hope "look at the child" becomes a running joke

[@BradinAus]

Smell the rope as well.

[@AQOScaptain]

push the child!!!!!

[@HyperFlame64V1]

Eyyo this Board Game I think got a Manga based off it lmao

[@Whitebeardcrewmate]

That was the game Go, and the manga Hikaru No Go. Shobu came out 2 years ago