Shifting Stones: One of the Best Family Games I've Ever Played!! 🗿

[@zmollon]

Cute looking game. How have I literally never even heard about this game despite obsessively scouring reddit, youtube, and bgg daily?

[@BoardGameDave]

Right? 🤣 It seems like it doesn’t get a lot of attention for some reason even though it’s such an approachable family/filler game! And so cheap!

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

t think the replayability of this game would be like the game Reef, which is really good! We play it often! It always feels like a new puzzle to solve.

[@BoardGameDave]

I’ve been curious about Reef for a long time now and I’ve almost pulled the trigger a few times but the components have stopped me! 🪸 Which is strange because I love coral and the ocean! Good to hear that the replayability is high for that game, though!

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

@@BoardGameDave We bought it this summer and it has been out on the table being played at least 3 X a week. The newest edition has different colors than the original, looks better in my opinion, but yes the pieces are plastic, but... I never think about that when playing.

[@BoardGameDave]

Wow, 3x a week is pretty impressive! I'm glad it's been such a hit and that it's got the longevity to still make it to the table so often! I'll have to reconsider adding it to my collection! Thank you for the reply! ☺️

[@chrisjanecooper9009]

Just found this in a charity shop for $10 Aus brand new. Great review so very excited to play it. I love all the gigamac games, also onitama is great. Play pengaloo with my grandson which is simply the best. Kulami and pentago sre also great games

[@BoardGameDave]

Wow! $10 is a great price... assuming AUS is close to USD! 😂 I think you'll really love the game-it such a satisfying and easy-to-teach abstract game! (Just like Onitama! I love that one!) I'll have to check out the other games you mentioned-I need some lighter games to play with my very young nieces! ☺️

[@lamfgames]

Oh, wow! I had no idea that game was so cheap! Sounds really fun! I'll check it out! 🤩🤩

[@BoardGameDave]

Right? For around $16 I’d say it’s definitely worth buying if it seems like a game you’d like! ☺️ Thanks for the comment, Luis!

[@racheldav4643]

I’m typing this before I even watch the video because I am so glad you showcased Shifting Stones. I love it so much! I saw it demonstrated by another content creator a few years back and immediately went and bought it.

[@BoardGameDave]

Thank you for your comment and your enthusiasm, Rachel! ☺ It seems like it maybe doesn't get as much love as it should so I'm happy to spotlight it on the channel! So glad to hear that you enjoy the game so much, too!

[@davewilson13]

Played this 5 times in the past two days. It's super easy to teach to new people and suck in new players.

[@BoardGameDave]

Right? I love games that are easy to teach and fun to play over and over again! ☺️

[@coasterb1]

Great review Dave! I found it on BGA, and I hope my family can see how easy it is to play from this.

[@BoardGameDave]

Thank you so much! I hope I did an okay job with the teach-the player aide is SUPER helpful as a teaching tool, too! ☺️ Hope you get a chance to play with your family... and report back if you do?

[@DaleKeefer]

Looks fun! Like a lighter version of Reef. I'll definitely look to try it!

[@BoardGameDave]

I’ve never played Reef but I really want to! I’m a big tropical fish/coral fan! 🐠 Maybe you can teach me sometime! (And I’ll teach you Shifting Stones!) 🗿

[@racheldav4643]

I have played both Reef and Shifting Stones and they do share some ideas, but they don’t feel the same at all.

[@DaleKeefer]

@@BoardGameDave Sounds good!

[@BoardGameDave]

I'm eager to try out Reef sometime! 🪸

[@leandrosroliveira]

Like so! 😁

[@BoardGameDave]

Haha, I have no idea when or why I started saying that but apparently it stuck! 🤣

[@leandrosroliveira]

@@BoardGameDave hehe =D And also "the basic gist" hehe Great video :D

[@BoardGameDave]

@@leandrosroliveira Oh yeah, I say that all the time!! 🙈

[@boardgametotears]

I'll have to give this a try on BGA

[@BoardGameDave]

Do it, Antonio! I'll play it with you over there if you'd like! 💻 (If we're not friends already, I'm "BoardGameDave" over there, too!)

[@hankwheels]

Just ordered this game on Amazon; can't wait to play it! My family really enjoys Gamewright games.

[@BoardGameDave]

Have you had a chance to play it yet? I sadly left my copy in Pittsburgh when we were visiting Hannah's family! 😰 I hadn't even thought to check out the other games from Gamewright but I'll do that right now!

[@hankwheels]

@@BoardGameDave Yes! We played it over the weekend; my brother and I both really liked it and can't wait to play it again. It took my mom a few rounds before she started to get the hang of it, we had to help her a bit but she'll pick it up after a few games. My sister-in-law did not like it very much, she said it was confusing and even when she started to understand it she said it wasn't her thing. But to be fair she tends to like games with minimal thinking or strategy such as Cards Against Humanity (although she does really like Sushi Go).

[@BoardGameDave]

Thank you for the update! (Sorry it's taken me so long to respond!) Sounds like it got mixed reviews but I'm glad you and your brother really enjoyed it, at least! ☺️

[@inspired2game]

Great looking game! And great video!!

[@BoardGameDave]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment! ☺️

[@BoardgamesforOne]

You’re production Dave is just always top notch.

[@BoardGameDave]

Thank you so much, Mike! I really appreciate that! I’m definitely trying my best within my constraints-things will be a lot easier once I have a dedicated “studio”… hopefully soon! 🏡

[@BoardgamesforOne]

@@BoardGameDave yeah I think that will make the process more enjoyable.

[@BoardGameDave]

@@BoardgamesforOne It definitely will! ☺️

[@jamesmorgan1967]

I really enjoy Sagani. Will check out Shifting Stones on BGA. Thanks for the rec!

[@BoardGameDave]

I’ve looked into Sagani before and it looks really interesting! (Plus it’s by Uwe Rosenberg, one of my absolute favorite designers!) 😁 I have played Nova Luna on BGG which seems fairly similar, though? 🌙 Thank you for the recommendation, James!

[@jamesmorgan1967]

@BoardGameDave I can't really explain why we like Sagani. Not sure about replayability...and yet there's something so satisfying when you complete your tiles and score points (especially the ten pointers...or the times you complete more than one tile in a single turn).

[@BoardGameDave]

I haven't played Sagani (although maybe I did on BGA once?) but I have played Nova Luna, and it seems like they're basically the same game? That is a really satisfying one! ☺️

[@jamesmorgan1967]

@@BoardGameDave Currently playing in a game on BGA with Naveen from BYP! Perhaps I'll invite you to a game...

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

This was ok, but I gave it to my brother and his family. Good game but not a great fit for me.

[@BoardGameDave]

That's totally fair! And I love that you gave the game away to someone who might enjoy it more! ☺️ I'm not sure if you're more of a heavier-euro kind of gamer, but this certainly might not be "meaty" enough for that type of player! Are there family-weight abstract games that you enjoy?

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

@BoardGameDave Chakra, OG Azul, Seikatsu, Reef, Six, Cinco Linko, and Qwirkle are all lighter weight abstracts that I love.

[@BoardGameDave]

Surprisingly, I've only played two of the games you mentioned! (Azul and Seikatsu.) And I had never even heard of Cinco Linko but I'm looking at it now and it seems like it would be a fun family game! Thanks for the recommendations! ☺️

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

@BoardGameDave At cons or camping Cinco Linko stays with me everywhere. Clips on my bag. best at 3-4 players. Brilliant

[@BoardGameDave]

It definitely seems like a super portable and versatile game! I'll definitely have to check it out! Thanks again! 🟧 🟨 🟩