Too Many Bones - Shut Up & Sit Down Review

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[@genghisgahan9623]

Finally a boardgame I can play in the bath!

[@HiddeWinter]

At last

[@StigSlashBro]

This video had a really good level of moisture. I feel like a lot of videos are unwilling to moisten to the extent that this video did. Thank you.

[@sebastianls412]

No, it’s moist because of the liquid thrown on the board

[@pfefferle74]

Publisher: "Well ... we tried to make the player board out of cardboard - but in playtesting we discovered that our testers just punched out the holes and threw the mats away - wondering what to do with all the square player tokens that the manual doesn't even mention ..."

[@chadrowe2275]

Roll Player all over again...

[@NoPunIncluded]

A thin sheet of paper that says STOP in big red letters that is placed at the top of the box and provides instructions seems cheaper.

[@aonline_abridged]

thank you for the laughs

[@TheShapingSickness]

Lmao

[@archivis]

@@NoPunIncluded Some someplace had a wharehouse stuffed full of plastic and what if we use the plastic instead? And oversupply solveds.

[@Electroporcupine]

The Standard Reference Pear has been a great running gag for years, but I think this video is the first time it actually gave me a perspective on the scale of a game's components.

[@cliffbunny5759]

Well, the "Best Use of Knives in a Boardgame Review" award for 2019 is all sown up.

[@stealthgrrr]

Are we just gonna ignore the No Pun Included murderfest?

[@IslanKleinknecht]

A sterling comeback from their last win with String Railway.

[@tinboy2502]

ur right, everbody knows it always goes to knifey-knife reviews.

[@RustalWolf]

Seeing chips dunked in milk and cereal gives me extreme anxiety.

[@noahplatt3705]

Codeacious Why would you do that! It rustled my jimmies.

[@meenki347]

Explative off. Quintin can do anything he wants. At least he's not smoking crack. On second thought.... oh dear, I've been crying over Amy so much these days.

[@wottah]

Me too.

[@ValkyrieTiara]

That is, in fact, specifically WHY they do things like that in their reviews. Because they know it bothers people.

[@genghisgahan9623]

It's okay, it's not real milk. Its some milk substitute stuff- completely different scenario. Its sultanas which give me anxiety, I hate the little backstards.

[@JKT84]

“Things get DICEY” “ CHIPPING away at your health” This is what I came for.

[@tannerknox9088]

I’ve never seen a Dolly-Zoom quite like that

[@mackenziejohnson5200]

Don't you mean a Dol-Leigh zoom?

[@mjrasque]

Spike Lee does that a lot...but you don't normally see the person pushing it. LOL

[@PopeGoliath]

I was only watching with half an eye while shaving, and I was giving them props for the ambition to dolly zoom. Then I looked again and decided this way was better.

[@DaniloakaOlinad]

That scene prompted a thumb up to the video and 5 minutes of laughter.

[@frankharr9466]

Dolly's the name of the woman pushing and pulling the chair.

[@captainron7120]

You guys are the absolutely best writers on KZbin, let alone board game reviewers. Thank you so much for the content. I rewatch videos just for the laughs

[@kuperdv5341]

But it's no Crokinole!!!

[@GooeyChewie]

I came across this video randomly and decided to watch because I had played a friend's copy before. Your comment on Tantrum was spot on. I loved playing that character... because I am an accountant.

[@omni875]

Picked up this game specifically from this review, never heard of it until then. Now, 1 month in and I can't get enough of it, I have almost all the expansion pieces, and am super bummed that the health chips and dice tray are out of stock! Awesome game for solo or co-op, a must buy that doesn't get enough coverage. It's pricey but worth every penny if you like RPG and skill tree games.

[@EmpressOfCrows]

Fantastic Leigh cameo as "Lo-Fi Dolly Zoom"

[@Kreylix]

She's not being paid enough!

[@2MeatyOwlLegs]

the delivery on the splitscreen was so perfect! and pouring milk onto the components really hurt my soul...

[@aleksander3103]

why did quinns figure out the manual was stab proof?

[@Domi_Asmo]

I think it was do or die

[@RulebooksForYou]

Because the rules are horrid.

[@Gastel]

He's a review completionist. He probably tested the chips ability to easy tensions in the middle east, but the rules video was getting bloated.

[@bennelson270]

He used it as a belt buckle and then ran for president. (Do I win the obscure reference joke of the day award now?)

[@MrDecat]

@@bennelson270 Asking for a friend, can you explain that?

[@abefroman81]

I believe it's called Too Many Bones because that's how much I've spent on it and also how many my wife is going to break when she finds out. The game is addicting and you want every expansion and every character.

[@davekoehnlein4575]

Its Mer 😂😂😂

[@harmweber9848]

Which is a perfect example of the "Three prices you pay" rule. The first price is what you actually paid for something. The second is the price you tell your S.O. what you paid for said item. The third is the price you pay when your S.O. finds out what you actually paid for said item.

[@r.l.jeffries1091]

@@harmweber9848 I haven't literally laughed out loud at a KZbin comment in a while, friend. Thanks.

[@nathanpredmore7577]

I know this this is a joke but why it is called too many bones is because bones are a nickname for dice

[@dwarvenerd9397]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@petergross7235]

That review was exactly on point! Quinn's nailed how you feel about buying it, playing it, and moving on from it. I "treated" myself to it a while back, and eventually the load of rules and lack of replay kind of ended the journey for me. I don't regret the experience. But good Lord, instead of fancy components, give me a lower price point and a better rule book. If undertow was around when I purchased the core game, that truly would've been the best decision.

[@magorzatakacprzak5242]

I am so happy that I got here. By accident. And I saw You, hear your irony, smart thoughts, watch you eat corn flakes with dices. I have never seen review like this before. I will stay, click subscribe and wait for more. Love your sense of humor. Thank you very much for your work. :)

[@officalgtthunder8356]

(19/7/19)This is the first board game that can be played when a hurricane and a tsunami occur at the same time. (24/6/22) Can't believe I wrote this nearly 3 years ago, the world was such a calm place back then. How innocent and unaware we were of what was to come.

[@trojan403]

haha

[@carla8478]

Oh man, I'm just getting over a cold, don't make me laugh like that. :)

[@GameBrigade]

Made you a cool 100

[@michaelritter1722]

Great review, I love the way you spend a lot of your time to make it entertaining (i.e., not just a monologue commentary).

[@simplysethpdx4831]

Best SU&SD video I've seen in a long time. So much heart. And I would have thought this game was full of gimmicks...but boy do I want this one more than any thematic game I've seen in ages! Hope to bump into you bois in October! :)

[@nanobanana]

You guys are always so hilarious and talented, keep up the good work!!!

[@Voltgloss]

Too Many Bones. Brought to you by the new board game designer, Roland Phyte.

[@ianphillipchuk1343]

I understood that reference!

[@thefollowingisatest4579]

I'm glad Quinns mentioned the initial price problem over the time per dollar problem, because it is worth remembering. Also, I hope Leigh was compensated for that ridiculously professional dolly shot. Hazard pay at least.

[@juvigoat2168]

The quality of this game puts it in the category of “finer things”. You got it right when you said that the game is something you’d get to treat yourself or someone else.

[@BlindErephon]

Funny but wow it's expensive for a boardgame...Well, I guess I've got two kidneys for a reason.

[@NefariousKoel]

I sold my soul to afford most of the TMB series. Worth it.

[@wesleypipes9251]

Too many bones: “I’m expensive” Kingdom Death: Walks in and flops dick on floor...

[@mafiacat88]

I just decided not to buy this after a LOT of deliberation the other day and I SWEAR TO GOD MAN IF THIS MAKES ME CHANGE MY MIND I WILL BE IRATE. Please not another "root", where I don't get it, see the review, want it and then can't get it for months. Edit: ah crap.

[@davekoehnlein4575]

mafiacat88 GET ITTTTTTTTT

[@Arbiter099]

The enthusiasm for the character sheet makes me very interested in seeing him review the Crusader Kings game one day

[@LarsCharmerJorgensen]

This is perfect for your local boardgame cafe.

[@larsgeerts6243]

Shut up & Sit down is one of those rare channels where I like the video before even seeing it just to support these awesome people

[@kossowankenobi]

So glad you guys covered this one - we discovered it at Gen Con last year and it has been the most compelling gaming experience in a while. Despite the $$. Also, late pledges to Kickstarters are a great way to pick it up and save on shipping, but still - $$.

[@rebeccaholt644]

Leigh! Omg, that made me spit my coffee twice. So flipping good!

[@Elbiman]

That zoom just killed me. I laughed hard enough my partner decided to see whether I'm alright.

[@eadweard2214]

Yeehaw

[@RustalWolf]

Now this is a review I didn't expect to see! I wonder if Quinns solved the hidden puzzle in the back of the rulebook...

[@TheKulafo]

I just discovered this channel, and I gotta say I loved the moisture level in this video xD

[@BoxofDelights]

Nice one ;) glad you liked it!

[@cell32005]

Never thought I'd say this, but is seems like this would have been better as a collectable game; buy the gearlocks you want, collect individual encounters, perhaps even (gasp) random loot, skills and bad guys-containing boosters. All in sensibly-priced high quality cardboard of course.

[@nicholasrekuch6839]

That was a wonderful and fair review, but it's going to be a while before I can forgive you for the milk.

[@1faraday]

No use crying over spilled milk...

[@genghisgahan9623]

It's okay, not real milk. Phew!

[@Mambaru]

Nice to see that you went with the premium health chips!

[@ponandzi212]

I really enjoy the shut up & shut down reviews. They are very entertaining. 🤗

[@karimlopez5304]

Really nice and fun review. Helpful for my buying decision. Much appreciated. I just hope you pay the stage hand well.

[@searose6192]

I really really like that they characters are not just rinse and repeat trope-types. Really cool.

[@carigsanders1728]

this was a fantastic, comprehensive review. nice work

[@hongcuong]

Superb review with a few touches of humor!!! I like this game and this video has all the details untouched. You just got a new subscriber! 🤩

[@fantasticmrfoxm]

I see that copy of Gardens of the Moon. Truly a man of taste.

[@namrevo84]

When he mentioned fantasy, I started looking for it. Wasn't disappointed :)

[@lyreparadox]

Ooh, I hadn't heard of this before, thank you! Just added it to my library wishlist. :D

[@adamchalasify]

1. The way you handle your board games drives me nuts but I love it for these reviews lol 2. The con section at the end I find extremely helpful. After the excellent praise, it’s refreshing to hear legitimate criticism. 3. Very happy to have stumbled on your channel. Good show!

[@onewholeegg]

I love the comedy in your videos, I've been binging all your guys' stuff!

[@FredzGreen]

Wow! really funny and informative video. As always I am dreading the mid-video turn-around for a game I already bought or as in this case backed on Kickstarter. SUSD you deserve the throne of board game reviewers that you clearly sit comfortably in!! :)

[@JeremyBaxendell]

2012 Quinns: "Paper money and cardboard chits feel terrible! Board Games need nicer components!" 2019 Quinns: "Why did the publisher have to make the game bits so nice? It's drives up the cost so much!" I'm sure there's a balance somewhere. Are there certain components that should be improved on more than others?

[@MoriMemento117]

There's definitely a balance there - and not a strict binary. I mean, heck, games could come life size, with their own inflatable game rooms, delivered to your door with a cadre of butlers trained to set up the game and teach you how to play, if cost were no object. I feel (at least on kickstarter) designers are losing ground to marketers when it comes to crafting game components. Different components types are better for different things than others. Wood is not better than cardboard in every circumstance, plastic is not always better than wood, etc. etc.. Each has their function. Optics, tactility, feasibility, all of these things should be considered before you simply 3D model the next wave of components. Good graphical design and a solid sense of practicality goes a long way in making high quality components. For e.g. Brass Birmingham: non-deluxe game cost me 55 CAD. The game is starkly beautiful, mechanically near-perfect, and graphical/practical design? So, so good. The cardboard coins (while I'm sure some enjoy the deluxified poker chips more) are high quality, visually distinct, and come in different sizes to make stacking and counting them effortless and so satisfying. I have no qualms about saying that Brass Birmingham is one of the most beautiful games I own. And it came at the price of the nations dice game. That's quality component design!

[@falconJB]

I think its not just that the pieces are higher quality but that they are expensive in ways that don't make sense. Why plastic cards instead of high quality linen textured cards like other premium games have? Why poker chips instead of cards, which would be cheaper and more readable, or figures which would make the cost more justifiable? Exactly who is asking for neoprene player boards and plastic reference sheets?

[@sledgehammer5033]

The middle ground is Gloomhaven. The price is so high because of the sheer amount of stuff you get in the box. The components are exactly as sturdy as they need to be.

[@fy8798]

Even Kingdom Dork has no plastic cards, no specially printed card boxes for cards, or plastic boxes for individual tokens. And that games's 400 a pop! There definitely is a balance, and this level of indestructibleness isn't it, in my opinion.

[@ArnieHorta]

yungdresscode but then you get the problem that it is impossible to organize without throwing money at Broken Token. Too Many Bones also has one of the best inserts and sets of dice trays around.

[@CreakingShelves]

Well, I guess I can give Too Many Bones a miss, but you've convinced me that I need some Waitrose Essentials Wholegrain Sultana Bran!

[@jriceblue]

I--surely like many, many others--just about died at the Brief Aside zoom.

[@CNBEARD]

I love these reviews but when they start doing crazy things with the components it give me anxiety. Lol. Love you guys.

[@PopeGoliath]

Hey! I too have unusual levels of moisture! This is clearly the game review channel for me.

[@sentientnpc0]

Patches, huh? Does he also kick his allies near holes and cliffs?

[@DrJaneetor]

you need to get watching those excellent adventures videos you've got queued up on you tube. Great review btw

[@thegiuce]

One thing that I can’t help but feel is that Chip Theory should keep the quality of the game as is, but simply cut back on some of the unnecessary packaging. They could really make the expansion boxes much smaller without changing the actual components

[@WildVorpal]

David Giusti The boxes are that size as they come with reference sheets as well.

[@mattjmendoza]

Thanks for making this video!

[@timkardos7984]

I feel like TMB delivered value for money in that it was the family's favorite cooperative board game for several months (having finished Pandemic Legacy). It will still come out occasionally, but it is not good for casual sessions with friends who don't have time or inclination for multiple play-throughs. Undertow is a great addition to the series, maintaining the theme and storyline and tweaking the combat just enough to make it feel fresh. The ridiculous quality of the components may be a feature of blowing through so many stretch goals - as discussed in the Batman review. Good to know the resale value is so high.

[@AnnaFemath]

This game is so much fun! Playing a character again and again is an exploration. And then, trying a new character is also wonderful new discovery. The price is steep, but I really enjoy it!

[@M00seL00seAb00tH0use]

Thumbs up for the Leigh cameo.

[@thesupermikey]

Frankly, it's been too long.

[@crippledfoxgaming]

This was great. I've been on the fence about it. It looks great. The components are nigh indestructible. And the flaws and the price point are a bit off putting but...gahdayum. The statement "This is a game you buy to treat yourself" was the clincher. I love all your videos and thanks for all your work.

[@SHwoKing]

The price point is a valid argument but I’m personally glad that CTG choose high quality components. I’m quite the maniac when it comes to game components spending extra money pimping boxes with foam core or wood inserts, sleeving my cards, etc... With a CTG game, I don’t need to do/buy anything more. Plastic cards don’t need sleeve. The box layout is optimized to bring everything on the table ASAP. As for chips and neoprene mat, tactile experience is an important aspect of a board game to me.

[@Eddytor]

That review is amazing !

[@lewisbrooks5788]

Fantastic video great review. Loved the product placement. I love waitrose

[@vikingtarot]

The algorithm sent me here at 12:54 AM after Halloween and I watched the whole thing.

[@griffoncs6431]

This review was hilarious and probably my favorite one so far. And I just want to say that I appreciate how you guys always leave the negative comments for the end, because I get so excited and I'm about to jump on the internet and order it and I already have excuses sprinting through my head to tell my wife about why I needed another $130 dollar game even though I play warhammer and video games and why she doesn't need to kick me out cuz I can just sell our car or a kid and then you guys tell me why I should hold off.... And I can take a deep breath. I really should stop watching these videos...

[@donaldxavier2056]

I bought this game based on the strength of your review. I look forward to playing it. It seems like alot of fun! Thank you!

[@matttaylor2411]

Thank you for your service

[@LauraDelvecchio]

finally a board game that i really,,, REALLY like! I watch all of your videos. some i watch multiple times to decide if i wanna buy the game or not. in fact, because of you guys, i bought Xia legends of a drift system for THREE HUNDRED BUCKS but it's totally worth it and it will get here in 2 days :)... i'm ordering this one too... 100% as soon as this video is over i'm buying it. also, please do us all a solid favor. no matter how good the game is, don't review discontinued or out of print games so we don't have to sell half our house just to buy it lol. Thanks Quinn and the rest of the SUSD team!~!~!~!~!

[@HectorinoX2]

Great video as always!... hey, i've just wonder, have you guys played Bloodborne the boargame? I'm looking for some advice wheter to go full pledge or not.

[@ThomasOgilvie]

I feel like I need a list of the books you were holding up - all the ones I recognised I really enjoy!

[@aresx666]

THE CLASSIC MID REVIEW PLOT TWIST

[@scottdarrington6009]

9:43 Is that a MALAZAN BOI I SPY in that fat stack of goodness? Gr8 decision

[@theatlascollective194]

Spied that myself. Good shout indeed

[@MCKretin]

I want to pile on here to be excited by Malazan AND Goblin Emperor AND Grace of Kings AND just generally I had to pause and check. Goooooooood boooooooks.

[@Danopian]

AND Gormenghast AND Assassin's Apprentice AND Fifth Season! Quinns has taste! Shout out to these comments I knew I would find by other fantasy afficianados who paused to read the whole stack. XD

[@MCKretin]

@@Danopian how did I miss those???

[@NemesisEG]

Malazan what?

[@stewartcole8879]

great review =3 glad i found you guys again. have you ever done a Dark Souls board game review? cant seem to find it if you have. lovely to see you again!

[@rapturecase]

Leigh with the clutch dolly shot!

[@Veggieman87]

"If we can get Boomer knocked unconscious, we can send her bursting back to life! With drugs! Allowing her to detonate an owlbear before it took flight." That may be my favorite description of a turn in a board game of all time. HOW AM I ONLY KNOW FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS DELICIOUSLY INSANE GAME?!

[@tahunuva4254]

"it's like Lord of the rings, except instead of protecting the ringbearer, you're protecting somebody who spends the whole adventure planning a controlled demolition of the enemy" I see what you did there 👀

[@iaing6775]

"Every new day, means new rules. "Did you unlock some treasure? More like unlockin' some ruuules. "Are ya fightin' a Boss? More like, you're fightin' some ruules."

[@bearhustler]

Fantastic review !

[@nicolerowe8298]

I am going to demo this at our local shop tonight!! Which brand tea do you have there?

[@granthutchings271]

Honestly the Mouse Pads look super luxury but should probably be an optional addon like plastic tokens and 3D doors for Zombicide to replace the cardboard pieces. Something to bling out your game if you love it that much. Same with the rest of the wildly overproduced components in this game. It just raises the cost to a game that I'm sure is fun, but not worth the price of entry for most people on a budget. You would basically have to know you love it and want to go balls deep on addons right out of the gate. Perfect comparison: Spirit Island is super fantastic amazing (please review it) and has the quality components where it counts and finds more economical solutions elsewhere. You can buy a Mousepad style gameboard if you want. Its pricey, BUT its optional.

[@kopgamer]

Thank you for making clear of the rules stuff. As a foreigner I always struggle on rules at the boardgames, and I'm glad I didn't back this one at the kickstarter.

[@rudders6666]

What a review! I literally laughed out loud when he rolled toward the screen! Great review, subscribed, keep up the good work!

[@johanness.nielsen3552]

Laughed way too hard at the "Loose tea" joke...

[@adamteece7850]

Literally just ordered this game today. I think the review was very fair and I don't regret the purchase at all. Definitely something my wife and I are treating ourselves to, where we got the Core game and Undertow expansion which should give quite a bit of content especially with 6 characters to play. Very expensive yes, but I think we are going to get a lot of mileage out of it since we both love RPGs but when only two of us are playing, hard to do GM + Single player, this way we can work together and go on an adventure.

[@enosfruit]

wife and I have spent hours upon hour playing this. such an excellent co-op! no regrets at all :)

[@justindennis946]

I haven't watched your videos in a while.....and man I genuinely this passion for boardgames. Thank you

[@TheQrank]

Just wow! I found your channel thanks to the YT algorythm and think this type of X > Y super cool! When you start with Board Games it is oftentimes hard to decide which one I should buy first 😅 Give me more of this!!!

[@ryanb6074]

That Double Quinns was completely out of the blue and unexpected. If I had been drinking milk, it would have shot out my nose.

[@bikeguy75]

I own TMB and have the same number of plays (6) in and agree almost 100% with SU&SD (Quinns).

[@jiel8254]

Funniest review I've ever seen! I click 10 times like button, or 11? Can't remember.

[@francescotamburini5790]

I’m not sure I would like this game but I sure do love this review, I come here every few months to watch Quinn’s excitement and frustration with this plastic extravaganza.

[@graham9975]

Help needed please! Just getting into board games and looking to make my second purchase but don’t know what to buy. I have watched lots of your videos on shut up and sit down but still undecided what to purchase next, I’m hoping some viewers might have some suggestions. I do have some conditions on what I want however - 1) It has to be a true one player game/ have a true one player option, I’m not ready to start trying to play as two players for instance 2) I want a board game i.e you move around a board not a game using cards to make decisions etc ( does that make sense?) 3) One that has a fair play time but not massively long (a couple of hours would be great) As a general note I don’t think I would enjoy war games as such, but probably more fantasy/ quest type board games. The only game I have at the moment is Castle panic and I really enjoy it but find it a little short to play, it usually lasts an hour and then I’ve either lost the towers, or I’ve slain all the monsters. I actually don’t mind losing as this means I still have plenty playability left in the game because I can keep playing to improve my victory percentage, I just wish it would take a bit longer to win or lose. Just one last condition the game needs to be available on new sites i.e board game retailers, Amazon etc as I don’t want to buy off pre-used/ auction sites and up to £50. Any suggestions would be gratefully received! I hope it’s alright to ask all these questions, and sorry for the long post! P.s I don’t think too many bones will be my next purchase, Perhaps after some more experience maybe!

[@IMOVIES1337]

Glad you're safer with water nowadays, no more walking into a canal

[@iwasanisland5844]

Jeez, what are the odds that I've been looking into getting this game and now you talk about it! I'm looking at trying to get it at Gen Con instead of Cloudspire.

[@arnaudfredette-lussier2568]

22:42 - Lol, I just can't stop laughing

[@gerth7546]

Absolutely love this game. Yes it is expensive (but boy those components are great), yes it has a steep learning curve. The base rules are fairly straightforward but it's true you need to invest time in learning to know how to play your gearloc. But we have so much fun playing it ... and although the battle map is abstract, we feel it as a tactical fight. We also play it as a real team so we help each other out , puzzle together with the outcome of the dice rolls. Even with training points we "advise" one to another.

[@lp9092]

Omg. That “brief aside” zoom out shot. I was first thinking, “hey, this video is next level.” Then I was laughing. 5 out of 5.

[@tinkbot]

My mom got this for me, and I can confirm it does indeed make a lovely birthday present!

[@Plobx]

New pad AND shopping at Waitrose? Someone's doing alright for himself.

[@djb3v]

Waitrose essential? Yeah making it rain.

[@rmw315]

Wow, last time I was this early, paul was here.