Hansa Teutonica Review - The Best Eurogame Ever?

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[@Asylumrunner8]

I appreciate the effort of whoever's behind the camera to avoid accidentally filming themselves in the seemingly 400 mirrors in Quinns' flat during their attempted escape

[@hatimzeineddine8723]

it's his wife

[@ProfessorH]

The secret is to use vampires.

[@Showsni]

His wife is a vampire?

[@TheFractusman]

@@Showsni huge if true

[@TaohRihze]

@@TheFractusman His wife is a huge vampire?

[@TheLadyFl3x]

All this time I never realized "shut up and sit down" is a threat.

[@merlinmess3793]

My mam used it all the time (teacher lol)

[@showmicr]

When Quinns finally said "Shut Up Sit Down" as a verb, was the Boardgame equivalent of "Avengers Assemble"

[@ludwigamadeushaydn706]

... they have said it before

[@user-ju6vo2rk7d]

Check out their Star Wars Rebellion review

[@indubio1]

There's this scene in the final season of Breaking Bad where the show's theme got featured... oooh boy same vibe.

[@ClaeFace]

@@ludwigamadeushaydn706 ok and?

[@jaywinner328]

Narrator: Hey, that's the name of the show.

[@sojou.RN.]

roll credits

[@mechfan01]

Ryan George would approve.

[@cloudkitt]

HE SAID THE THING

[@Alex_K221]

@@mechfan01 “That’s the name of the show” “Ah saying the name of the show in the show it tight”

[@timmowarner]

@@Alex_K221 "Yeah yeah yeah!"

[@rickypaco1000]

Watching Quinns play against himself is as entertaining as a netflix show

[@andrewphilos]

I kinda want every boardgame review show to do that now. ...Yes, including all the swears and self-fistfights. XD

[@tinyartificer]

@@andrewphilos yes please!

[@heck_n_degenerate940]

I don’t even play board games, there’s no reason a channel for board game reviews should be this good.

[@revimfadli4666]

The Quinns' Gambit?

[@calebwright84]

I'd watch Quinns triple-fist any day of the week.

[@goodlookingcorpse]

I'm not sure that any game could deliver the fun of 13th century Germany.

[@CatLegoDiver]

Yes, of the three centuries that the Hanseatic League existed, the 13th was definitely the most fun. Even the Second Danish-Hansiatic war of 1361 to 1370 was a laugh riot. I mean who wouldn't relish sacking Copenhagen and Helsingborg and then getting a virtual monopoly on Scandanavian trade for the next 60 years!

[@youtubuzr]

@@CatLegoDiver Good times. Good times...

[@Luchiop]

love when he explains simple mechanics that existed for ages in famous games as if they are new and exciting. This man re-ingites my love for boardgames every single time.

[@skumfisken]

That ending was ever so slightly less soothing than the last... had me rolling tho

[@Tsumitoga]

7:45 "Quedlinburg is real?" in the background. Yes, yes it is. haha

[@Varanae]

I didn't notice that but had the same thought when I saw the board! I thought it was a made up place for Quacks.

[@artstsym]

2011 Quinns: Knocks a box over, then laughs nervously and blames it on those dastardly wizards as we cut to Paul standing in place with a pointy hat and waving his arms. 2021 Quinns: Catches a box before it falls with the deadly precision of a mantis and carries on like a fucking pro.

[@christiaandewet8074]

I loved that. Smoooooth...

[@jimmythebusdriver]

Those ending minutes will just be a documentation of Quinn's slow descent into madness over the next couple years

[@trimeta]

"Slow descent into madness" kind of implies a starting point that *isn't* madness, doesn't it?

[@metallsnubben]

@@trimeta horizontal swim-around

[@erikgoddard4570]

He said "Shut up and Sit Down!" : ) I LOVE these videos!

[@MichaelNerman]

Nice. I didn't even notice.

[@carlthompson170]

This review sold me on this game, and I'm so grateful for it. Hansa is now one of my all-time favorite titles. Quinns doesn't even mention the dinner plate action tokens, which add a whole extra layer to it. I used to disregard them until I saw that it could be a winning strategy to run around collecting those.

[@michaelfitts4527]

"Much like in real life, England is difficult."

[@lukaskuhlemann482]

Me as a German: Hey, that's where I live.

[@artstsym]

Me playing Pandemic: hey...

[@RickJaeger]

I can't believe that Germans and Dutch live inside board games, That's so crazy

[@Healermain15]

@@RickJaeger We're actually all three Meeples stacked in a trenchcoat.

[@verathomsen2124]

Same here: Oh, there's Lübeck, it was really important in the Hanseatic League! That's where I'm from!.. :)

[@juilescieg]

War auch mein Gedanke. ^^

[@andriypredmyrskyy7791]

he said the name of the thing in the thing

[@coffeepot3848]

Fun fact: the camera person running away from Quinns is, in fact, also Quinns. Someone please play Hansa with him before he completely descends into madness

[@lonv3176]

If this man doesn’t make you want to play a game, then nothing ever will

[@ClockworkWyrm]

RIGHT?! I'm a very visual person and this game is almost everything I dislike about games: it's bland, brown, busy, based on historic events, the box art is boring (though well done), and uses basic cubes. +1 point for the awesome desk player boards, I actually like those. But this review was so good I added this to my wish list!

[@KuzaFkto]

0:51 He said it, he said it!

[@merlinmess3793]

Dear Mr Quins and team (and “camera assistant”- journalists and games professional in her own right) please please please stop.... I really can’t afford to expand my collection .... however this looks like it might be able to miss a couple of weeks of food and bills to pay for this one .... keep up the good work love it and am starting to get into the podcast 🤘🏿

[@merlinmess3793]

Does this mean I have my own reference pear.... 🙀

[@jarkkolaiho462]

Props to you for shining a spotlight on this gem. I feel like So Very Wrong About Games made a massive service to the boardgaming community by championing Hansa Teutonica enough that it got traction with the wider scene of prominent reviewers, now including SUSD. I've played this game with at least 20 people in different settings by now, and so far I've not met a single person who disliked the experience.

[@David-ym2vk]

Been listing to So Very Wrong About Games for years now. It’s nice to see them gaining traction and appreciated by others. I also first heard about Hansa Teutonica from them and and it fell flat the first time my group played it. After being confused about the mediocre reception, I watched some play through videos and realized we got some rules wrong and I’m now eager to get it back to the table.

[@evanbouchard7853]

11:52 The dread in your eyes as you made that epic catch XD Great video as always!!

[@alwaysfallingshort]

Aw shit, this is an instant-want. As a designer myself, I love when one piece works in 20 different ways. when there's ONE resource, not 10. I love how simple and small the boards are. And it's a shorter game? Amazing.

[@alwaysfallingshort]

I really would like a space themed version of this.

[@hirosmirnov8287]

0:37 You could say it requires a lengthy *teutorial*

[@thecocktailian2091]

Player interaction is key, often a spot that is poorly represented in Euro's. Happy to give this one a go.

[@ArcadicGamer]

This game has so much conflict in it, I find it hard to call a euro. This is a wargame set in Eurogame theme with euro mechanics.

[@catlover0000]

This looks like ticket to ride's older nastier brother.

[@indubio1]

That would be Thurn und Taxis. This game is their stern governess.

[@TinyPirate]

@@indubio1 ticket to ride has an unfortunate family

[@pljjk9400]

Quinns! Part of the West-side of the board is not Germany, but the Netherlands! We still love you though!

[@Quinns_Quest]

Oh no! Het spijt me. :(

[@jarnomiedema]

@@Quinns_Quest We vergeven je.

[@Healermain15]

To be fair, we're basically Germany Lite.

[@BrentWalker999]

@@Healermain15 but with a slightly more terrible language. Like if Danish and German had an unwanted child. And I say that that as a Dane, ;)

[@lydiasteinebendiksen4269]

omg he said the name of the show!

[@afaulconbridge]

"Quedlinburg is REAL?" at 7:39 was my reaction too when I saw it on the board at 4:36. Of course, we all know that is not true and it is merely that Quacks and Hansa are set in the same continuity, the cardboardverse.

[@BrightBlueInk]

The way he caught that box lid and kept continuing with only a barely imperceptible change in the rythmn of his speech... Inspiring. I can only hope that one day I'll be as skilled and experienced in both fumbling with cardboard and talking to a camera. (Not actually sarcastic I recently got a broadcasting degree and I am not NEARLY that unflappable.)

[@TopDesu]

Your scripts are just so damn golden. This was so smooth. Perfection.

[@tonysundell9217]

Mr. Rules should be a Slendermanlike creepypasta cameomonster that is a regular occurance: flashes on the background sometimes when complicated rules or rulebook is mentioned :D

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

glad you mention the price. it's simply redicolous how publishers are pumping up the prices and sell people fancy components instead of superb gameplay

[@lkjkhfggd]

I introduced this to a game group I don't get to play with much. After playing everyone wanted to play again, so we did. The next time we came we played it again, and then again. I haven't been there since, but they got their own copy and I imagine it hits the table all the time. Fantastic game, would recommend.

[@KindredBrujah]

As soon as he started talking about playing a nice soothing game at the end, I physically felt the tension rise. Hilarious! Great review too, looks like a cracking game. :) I'm on a self-imposed board game ban until I actually play the ones I already own, but I'll add this to my watchlist for sure.

[@gamerman0252]

Lol right before they did the nut joke I was thinking about how they did it last time and how it was in the root review and then He mentioned how they already did this joke XD

[@yorkoh5880]

Holy kittens, the calm music over the ending is perfection.

[@icecold1805]

0:43 I can't believe I have heard this sentence a million times... and this is the first time someone actually considers running away.

[@janosbornemisza1807]

So so pleased you’ve covered this, triply so that you love it as much as I do! When I was first introduced to it a friend described it as “quintessentially euro” which I think is apt and also a huge complement. It’s everything I love about euro’s, how the game is in the rich interaction of the players within the rules; chock full of interesting decisions, and crammed into an unbelievably concise play-time.

[@someonehere8922]

the gameplay at the end is pretty much how my friends play games with me

[@King24223]

I’ve been watching you guys for 6 months or so, and I just have to say you guys are the best source of info for board games and board game reviews

[@whitegazeebo]

After this review I have actually turned on notifications for your channel. I have never turned on notifications for a board game review channel before and will probably never do it again, but your stuff I just can't miss.

[@rondomane]

I think this is the most i've ever laughed in ANY youtube video ever. What a treat.

[@codybennett8516]

The ending to this video was one of my favorites! I must say because of Shut Up and Sit Down my board collection has grown significantly! I am going to grab a copy of this game to try it out.

[@MichaelNerman]

I'm glad Leigh is a good sport when helping out with the videos. Every time she's in one it's always hilarious! I can't think not-laugh when I think about the "dolly zoom" video where she was pulling Quinns chair. Also, that ending had me laughing so. hard. 1000 Internet points to Quinns! And finally, I checked and there's also a Tiefanthal in Germany. Edit: I checked, and it's not a dolly zoom. Sorry, I'm not a filmographer and I don't know what the effect is actually called.

[@jeremyroach6971]

Played this after watching this review and it is absolutely one of my favourite euro games now. So simple, yet dynamic.

[@gregoryc.pyperjr.4147]

@shutup&sitdown if you look closely at the cover you will see that it still has a version of the game map on the parchment paper in the background.

[@fain0077]

Hands down my favorite review team to watch. Always entertaining.

[@markhenderson6389]

Another great SU&SD review. Thoughtful, informative and incredibly entertaining, which is no small feat. Well done!

[@fireant202]

I can confirm those last moments. Someone broke this out at our LGS awhile back and after we overcame the initial shock of the teach we had a pretty good time. However there was a lot of frustration and knowing what you're doing in this game gives you an incredible edge. The person who brought it wiped the floor with us.

[@helxis]

That's how any good euro game should be. For me, taking a clear loss against an experienced player at a game is exactly the recipe to make me say, "okay, let's do it again".

[@emo0christian]

Loved the bit at the end where you play.

[@Gnocken_]

Played this yesterday and the "playthrough" at the end is accurate. A mixture of alphaing and hate playing and arguing over rules. My worst board game experience ever next to a 5 hour 6 player game of Catan which was horrible. Can't wait to play it again.

[@garryknox1614]

Thank you so much Quinns, this is flat out the best board game review I have ever watched. I was initially scared to try this rules ogre of a Euro game, but the reward of the interactive experience is so worth it. You are correct when you said that at the end of the game all you are thinking about is how do I do it better next time. If you are lucky enough to have like minded gaming friends this game will keep giving highly entertaining experiences long into the future. Your review gave me the courage to try it out and for that I am very grateful.

[@Roddra]

Ending had me cackling like an idiot. Much appreciated.

[@thdennis212]

Quinns reviews just keeps on getting better, how is it possible? From "my City's" best intro EVER to this weeks best outro in a long time (closely tied with the ones where he "reboxes" himself at the end). My hat is off to you Quinns! Great work!

[@GretSeat]

The minute he pulled out the empty bag I thought "omg call back to root review" then he said "This is worse than the Root review!" I love it.

[@twentysides]

This is maybe my all-time favorite game and I'm extremely glad to see this glowing praise from one of my favorite reviewers.

[@andiarbeithb]

You, sir, accomplished two things: your channel just became my favourite board game channel, and yes, I am going to buy the Hansa big box asap :-). Thank you very much!

[@lgmb0t1]

I was already laughing at Quinns’ awkward smile after “white privilege”, but the entire floor of my building must have heard me after the “joke”s = ridiculous SFX. Pls more of that.

[@JessWLStuart]

LOL! Loved the review and the ending is priceless!

[@kennethdixon6021]

I only got to the camera man getting up and trying to run away before this became my favorite SU&SD review ever haha!

[@Gonkers44]

Ending was hilarious. Thanks for the smile.

[@SuperTuananh93]

It has been a while since I last discovered a great board game. Please do more videos like this one. Thanks a lot!

[@clipsolo]

Nice catch at 11:54 Quinns! :D This one seems a great breath of air from a happier times of euro games. Went straight to my wishlist for sure.

[@scottr6738]

Rage quits. That's what I want to see more of in these videos.

[@williedavis9465]

I include a few sheets of paper in my box of HT with boxes to help separate the two pools of cubes to keep track of what you can put on the map and when you need to use bags.

[@sergioborghese]

This is a hell of a review! Congrats

[@davidgezelius4507]

What a fantastic, fun and entertaining review!!

[@mkietzmann]

I wouldn't really have anyone interested in playing this type of game with me, but GREAT review! I fondly remember playing Hanse on the C-64.

[@JoshuaThomas-sr9oq]

I was excited to play this after your review, and then to hear you say this is up there for price / play with isle of skye made me want to play it even more.

[@WankenZeFurious]

I didn't plan to sit it out when Isaw the artwork. But sat through it and this game will be on my shelf soon. Thanks for the advice.

[@warpo007]

Great, entertaining review Quinns. You are a treasure to the industry.

[@Jaccident]

Mission cards. British board with restrictions on accessing Scotland and Wales. Hansa Teuticket To Ride.

[@michaelhellyer5260]

Brilliant and very entertaining. Reading the rules made me feel intimidated, watching this alleviates that.. whew .. now I’m looking forward to my first play. Thanks!

[@TimtimGaming]

That ending cracked me up! haha!

[@tjwolfe77]

How serendipitous, I just got this in the mail a couple days ago.

[@davidland8217]

The description of a desk was brilliant

[@mr0santan]

Glad I already have this on my shelf! Board Game Barrage and So Very Wrong About Games both had me hyped for the Big Box this time last year.

[@gabrieldavid3158]

I want Mr. Rules to be a regular character

[@beretperson]

0:52 aaahhh he said the thing!

[@Duxa_]

Great overview. Love this game. One thing though. Quinns is a bit wrong about "all those turns being wasted" when you are blocked. This is where you use the book and simply move all those cubes to a new route. You can even instantly complete a route if moving 3 cubes (as most routes are 3 spaces long).

[@horoshiHT]

one of my all-time favorite games! If I didn't already own the original, I would 100% pick up the "Big Box" version! I'm actually in the process of making homemade player boards with the good ol recessed cube/disc pockets.

[@daveburck7076]

Loved the game playing at the end. Love it!!!

[@chrism7395]

Played this on a livestream last week and it's really, really good!

[@orbesteanu4tsa]

So funny, Etherfields gets a negative review having all those miniatures and cards and stuff (high product value) and Hansa Teutonica with only a basic cardboard map and few cubes gets SEAL OF EXCELLENCE and excites Queen so much....I love it! hahaha

[@StefanLopuszanski]

Nice, I just introduced this game to my friend last week. Thought I was going to lose but squeaked out a victory last second by rushing an end of the game through VP and upgrades. Really enjoyable game that is great with 3 or 5 players. Super tight but also rewards being "picked on" as well, which is neat because most Euros don't have that type of interaction.

[@GuerricSamplesGames]

I'm so pleased to see this game getting more attention with the new Big Box. This has been one of my favorite games for years, even as i've moved on to economic games and wargames as my primary gaming genres

[@zerohero1979]

Interesting that the original BGG entry says 2-5 players but the big box entry says 3-5 players. Does this game work with two players? Unfortunately, my games have to work at two players as well.

[@GuerricSamplesGames]

@@zerohero1979 There have been two different versions of 2p rules in two different printings, and neither were good. It was a wise choice on Pegasus Spiele's part to simply drop the 2p mode and advertise it as a 3p-5p game only

[@SilentNSly]

@@GuerricSamplesGames I actually really enjoyed the second version of 2-players and it does not require any additional components (like the first one did)

[@tylermcgeorge]

As a big fan of "slow television", I'd watch an hour long video of Quinns playing a game by himself... with or without the trash talk (but probably with)

[@Merusdraconis]

it's been a long time, but finally we've had a title drop

[@margot6712]

Great video, I enjoyed it very much, especially the last part when you play the game :) Now I really want to buy it and play with my friends :)

[@droidrage7880]

Taught my group the game last night after watching your entertaining vid! Can we talk more about that epic backdrop that looks like you're investigating a serial murder case?! haha, the Tension-Time and Fun-Time line charts are so hilar. This video worth many rewatches. I wish the actual instruction booklet explained end-game scoring better- I couldn't find the extra points described for connecting the Red cities, and the extra end-game points for controlling cities.

[@carrickrichards2457]

Great game and needs your kind of help to learn it faster/ easier: Thank you for helping in such an exuberant style!

[@MrBongoking]

I can't believe you've reviewed two amazing games I am absolutely planning to buy in two consecutive weeks! I cracked and got Modern Art last week, telling myself I don't trust CMON to reprint it quickly when it sells out, but what am I going to do now?

[@TNicPlays]

You’re so funny man! Thanks for making this wholesome reviews

[@rene7065]

He had a Cher moment! "I will be playing all the parts."

[@charliehalliwell2238]

IMPORTANT QUESTION: Is the sound at 5:44 one of those dragging duck toy things?

[@Alan-Cummins]

Great review of a great game. BTW the extra boards and kings charter tiles have been around for quiet some time and the publisher has brought them together in one box. I’ve played the game quiet a bit and every time I’ve introduced it to new players it gets played a second time straight away as the players are often really surprised when the game suddenly finishes. Superb game and highly recommended 👍🏻

[@bushibayushi]

this and El Grande are absolute beasts

[@jacobv_]

This is definitely my favorite eurogame that I've seen so far, and I didn't know they reprinted it with new maps too! I want this so badly!

[@ilporcellino9820]

Even by SU&SD standards this was a particularly great video and I enjoyed it muchly, thanks Quinns