We play a homebrew version of BSG with 10 people. 5 play on the Galactica as normal, 5 others play on the Pegasus in a different room. No contact between the tables. Then shortly after the sleeper phase, the two ships jump together and we combine both tables. It's GLORIOUS! It does take two copies of the game, but that's not an issue for my group. I've also blinged out my set to use plastic models of all of the ships, including the Ares Games Vipers/Raiders/etc. so it's a massive BSG extravaganza.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
That sounds really cool!!!
@tomharding4095 Жыл бұрын
Cody, keep talking about BSG: the board game. You have at least one viewer, who is on your team. The show is one of the best sci-fi series of all time. Admittedly, I've yet to play the game or its expansions. My friend raved about it for the same reasons you have expressed, as well. Persuaded me to purchase it with the expansions. One day, I'll experience BSG myself. So, I enjoy listening to you sharing your passion for this game. Again, thanks for you discussion of hidden traitor games. One other note, this was one of your best ending setups. Thought there was something wrong. Well played.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks a ton. Hope you get to play it soon.
@jesperpetersen2649 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite hidden traitor games has always been "Room 25 Ultimate" based on the scifi movie "cube" from 1997.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I havent played that one. Fun?
@jesperpetersen2649 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Yes, nothing quite like it. The movie is a cult classic and is even available on youtube just search for "cube 1997 movie". Tom vasel has several reviews of "Room 25" but if you get it make sure you get the ultimate edition it has all the expansions included.
@h.l.malazan5782 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer That one has a robot in it and the robot can push players into bad rooms. I always wanted to play it.
@ezraclark7904 Жыл бұрын
I don't know where you got that lore for New Angeles, the city formed around a space elevator built in a US leased portion of Ecuador.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Ah. Danke.
@stefanosmetzidakis6112 Жыл бұрын
Blood on the Clocktower would fit well on this list (since you've included other social deduction games). The list is awesome either way
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I haven’t played that one.
@Webhead123 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer You absolutely need to play it, Cody! It's an incredible eye-opener when it comes to social deduction game designs. If you do, I suggest playing with between 9-13 people (8-12 players plus 1 storyteller). The official app also makes it easier to get such a large group together. BotC has mostly (but not entirely) replaced Resistance and Secret Hitler in my eyes, unless playing with smaller groups. At 5-6, I'd choose Resistance. At 7, I'd play Hitler. At 8+, it's BotC all the way.
@boardnwargames Жыл бұрын
Great list. I recommend checking out Deception Murder in Hong Kong, if you haven't played it
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I've heard good things about that one.
@hamvaicsaba356 ай бұрын
Great list. My number one is Mantis Falls. I think that one is the only hidden traitor tabletop works with 2 players.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer6 ай бұрын
I haven’t played that one.
@refreshdaemon Жыл бұрын
With Resistance, I actually made a Star Wars OT reskin of the game and when I tried Secret Hitler, I realized that it's perfect for a prequel era reskinning with a secret Palpatine and that's my go-to version of the game now. I saw on BGG I wasn't the only one with the idea, and people have made some nice components, but either way, it's a fun retheming. Never got a chance to play BSG because every time the friend that has it brought it there was always someone in the group that simply doesn't want to play anything more complex than a party game. When it went out of print and the price jumped, he sold it so now I don't know anyone with the game. But maybe some day I'll get to play Unfathomable--it's so low buzz I'm sure it'll go on sale someday.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
The Star Wars stuff sounds really fun. I hope you get a chance to play BSG someday. Fantastic game!
@Warchoon Жыл бұрын
If you love Secret H so much, try out Feed the Kraken, it's like SH on steroids with a pirate theme and gorgeous production (no need for Deluxe version, btw).
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I’ll look into it. Thanks.
@ericengstrom2138 Жыл бұрын
Battlestar Galactica was truly something special and spawned so many copycats...some good some not so much! That game has caused more fights than any other I've ever played. Ah Nemesis...the game where the humans try to mess with each other and almost always end up alien food. Real great game. Shadows Over Camelot is such a great game and I think you're right: it's really the grand-daddy of this genre. Also, I've never played with a person who didn't love being the traitor (evil laughs aplenty).
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Right? Thanks!
@guybrushftw10 ай бұрын
Glad I own BSG and all the expansions. It's my groups favourite game and any time we have enough people to play it, it's always great.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer10 ай бұрын
Indeed. Fantastic game!
@douglaspearson4853 Жыл бұрын
There are only 2 games on the list I have played and own BSG and Shadows. Love both but since moving and losing contact with my gameing friends I do not play to many game unless its solotair, I will say you list did intrigue me and would love to try all. Oh yeah Betrayal at House on the Hill I enjoyed that.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I wouldn't consider Betrayal at House on the Hill a hidden traitor game, since everyone knows who the traitor is.
@FatherTime89 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever played Feed the Kraken? Because that would definitely make my top 10 list for social deduction games.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
No. But I've heard good things about it.
@thunderccr5056 Жыл бұрын
Hi Cody, thanks for making this video. BSG is my favourite game that I’ve never played and don’t own! I’d love to get this one day. Have you played with the expansions?
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I play regularly with Pegasus. Thanks.
@frenchsensation4770 Жыл бұрын
Huge thanks for your videos. Love you Cody ❤ Keep going, we are with you! Greetings from a french guy!
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Merci!
@Harlekqu1n Жыл бұрын
You should try Legendary aliens 😎with traitor extension
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I need to.
@thesexychokingmrkrabbz82137 ай бұрын
Anyone got some recommendations for good traitor games where the traitor/traitors can be obvious? Like where there’s a team goal but then either from the start or mid way through you can start pulling out sabotaging cards/abilities to claim winning for yourself or just prevent the main goal being completed ? I like a traitor game but my friends and family tend to be pretty bad at being subtle, so a game where someone is blatantly trying to make you lose would be ideal
@TheDiscriminatingGamer7 ай бұрын
I don’t know about that one. It seems to defeat the purpose.
@RainbowCrewPeople Жыл бұрын
An expansion to Unfathomable has been announced for 2024. No details yet.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
No kidding? Awesome! Thanks.
@RainbowCrewPeople Жыл бұрын
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Yes, they've announced it at Gen Con 2023! I'm excited too :)
@drewgrgich Жыл бұрын
I'm ashamed it took me too long to understand the 'Sundae School' joke.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Ha!
@craigfoster5470 Жыл бұрын
Ooooooh! Now I get it!
@chavhunter86 Жыл бұрын
Is there any stargate board games i think the series would be a perfect setting for a hidden traitors game as in a system lord somthing has taken over someone on base
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I don’t know. Have you looked on BGG?
@attiladukai2121 Жыл бұрын
Hi Cody, did you tried out the new Thing board game? It's similar to dead of winter.
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I have not. Looks good.
@jeffa6841 Жыл бұрын
Nice list. Battle Star Galactica is super thematic, but... you just keep contributing cards to each mission endlessly. I mean it, endlessly... the game takes FOREVER to play. Oh well, I'm glad you enjoy it though. By the way, how many Nemesis boxes do you have, and have you played with all of them?
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I’ve played some pretty tight games of BSG. I’ve got Nemesis and Nemesis Lockdown. Both great games.
@pasiojala3227 Жыл бұрын
Our BSG games take around 1.5-2 hours (4 and 5 players) on average with all expansions to Kobol. But then again, after 50 plays it does get faster for any group. (734 logged plays since 2012 and ~50 before that -- all plays are still different)
@samhugo5870 Жыл бұрын
Witch Expansion of BSG you find necessary, or witch not so much?
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
I always play with the Pegasus. The others not do much - although I do use all the minis and such.
@pasiojala3227 Жыл бұрын
(For us Pegasus is the least needed -- Daybreak for Cylon Leader Motives, Exodus for the Cylon Fleet Board.)
@samhugo5870 Жыл бұрын
@@pasiojala3227 Thank you. Interesting. Would love to hear mor opinions on that matter. The Daybreak Expansion I don’t have, sadly. Some want alone 500 -650 $ for this one…
@ishotmyboss Жыл бұрын
Have you played the TMNT games Cityfall or Out From The Shadows?
@RedBird77 Жыл бұрын
Unfathomable was well done, except for the character bios on the back of the character sheets were absolutely ridiculously Wolk nonsense
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Cant say I disagree.
@RandomPerson-nd2ey Жыл бұрын
Wolk? You mean "woke"? As a side note, if you looked up the official page for "Secret Hitler" while a certain President was still in office, they had snide political comments. For example, in the FAQ it said something like "Q: What if I don't like fascism? A: Write a letter to (address for the White House).". I was interested in the game and don't care about the political opinions of the creators but them not shutting up about it annoys me whether I agree with them or not.
@colleenlove2114 Жыл бұрын
I really like this 💖😗
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Dman0001 Жыл бұрын
I have BSG with 2 expansions - i have never played the second one - but you need people who like that style of game - but its great mechanics and great theme
@TheDiscriminatingGamer Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Love that game!
@ishotmyboss Жыл бұрын
Have you played the TMNT games Cityfall or Out From The Shadows?