The Top 100 Board Games of All Time: Agricola

0:00 It's happening, people! Top 100 Time. But what is this?
0:53 Episode 1: Agricola!
1:26 How to Play Agricola.
4:52 Let's do this!
5:31 Does Agricola belong in our Top 100?
8:35 A game that is mean and important.
10:24 A game that is funny.
15:14 A game where you make something.
16:21 A game with character.
17:23 Every worker placement is meaningful.
20:39 We really like these cards.
23:09 Is it in our collections?
23:58 Replayability.
26:52 The most beloved board game component of all time?
28:13 Conclusion.
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[@TabletopTurtle]

Some creators milk their top 100 for 10 videos, some do it in 20, SU&SD milks it for the full 100! That's just content, baby! Well done, lads!

[@nib71286]

Well they did say they might milk it for more than 100...as by the time they get to another game, it might be replaced 😂

[@faucetrememberly2399]

so milky!!!

[@slantindicular]

Mmm. Milk.

[@ShineOnYouCD]

It may take a whole year lol

[@Mrfinch9999]

Tbf, this gives them time to go over each board game in-depth. And when it comes to board games, you really need to spend more time explaining things because it is a board game. Board games are about the rules and such, which need to be explained.

[@soerenterziadis8903]

About Agricola being a funny game. This game includes a job called "Net Fisherman". The German word for this job is Netzer. And the image on the card is a straight up portrait of a german football player. Called Günter Netzer. It also includes Franz Beckenbauer as someone who builds sinks and Klaus Teuber as a dock worker who converts ressources 2:1. If That isn't the peak of what we Germans consider Humor, I don't know what is

[@dontnormally]

very specific, dry, and i dont understand it - checks out!

[@kerred]

Thanks for this, I noticed the occupations have poses of fictional characters (obi wan, Snape) but didn't get the less obvious or translated stuff

[@Esskeau]

I'm still quite happy about the house goat (yes, older edition). I went out of my way to buy an extra large goat meeple to put in my house. I have no idea if that was ever a thing, but I want a goat in my house.

[@lilsheba]

A series where we see Tom’s body increasingly propped up by occupational therapy devices needed to combat the physical endeavor of editing 100 of these things, accelerated by malnutrition due to sheep thieving, poor lad.

[@IslanKleinknecht]

In the final episode, he's just dead.

[@sussudiokim]

I like to think he got his hand caught in the cookie jar

[@lilsheba]

@@IslanKleinknecht Puppeted from behind the screen by an intricate system of ropes, levers and pulleys.

[@twoflower9239]

I thought maybe he was just exploring his emo side...

[@lilsheba]

@@twoflower9239 Perhaps there was also a chain wallet attached to his belt loop. Oh, if only he had stood up!

[@noahcrosby9876]

*Slowly and dramatically reveals empty board* "Yeah, lets see the f*ckn Dice Tower do this" Had me DYING

[@brakkepie]

came here to say this, glad I wasn't the only one 🤣

[@goldenghostinc]

Especially because it was muttered kinda passive agressively under his breath 🙂

[@petera4631]

Shortly followed by an earnest "what are we doing?"

[@AxolotldelaAnimacion]

That was the Quinnest moment ever Quinned

[@brisingr29]

What timestamp was this?

[@pixyfrog]

Switching the background walls (painted in different colors) to distinguish the playthrough flash-back from the post-game commentary... what a simple, brilliant pre-production idea!

[@underarmbowlingincidentof1981]

the whole color design is just so perfect and the way it contemplates the game!!! Yellow table cloth for a mostly green game about farming is JUST PERFECT !! SU&SD just hitting it out of the water time and tme again.

[@doubleante]

I thought the changing of seat was jarring at first but eventually I appreciated how it's another clue to differentiate play and commentary.

[@tahunuva4254]

​@@doubleanteActually if you look closely, you'll realise that the entire frame has been digitally flipped. They were sitting in the same spots the whole time!

[@pixyfrog]

Another pre production trick: their jackets / sweat shirt color are assorted with their player component color.

[@doubleante]

​@@tahunuva4254I almost believe that but you can see Tom is in the middle during play and off to the side during commentary.

[@isaacturton868]

Great to see the 3 of you in a single video!

[@st8113]

don't worry, it's just an editing trick

[@shelby142]

Nah, it's just TomGPT. You can tell by the hand.

[@mansoorsiddiqui]

This is exactly the kind of SUSD content I've been longing for: all-star cast discussing classic games. Not that I don't really enjoy the reviews you've been putting out, but it's always enjoyable hearing your thoughts on games that have stood the test of time. Looking forward to the next 99 videos!

[@JacobWrestledGod]

I absolutely love this format. It’s like a podcast and a well laid out video at the same time !

[@BenGreen1980]

Before the wooden animals, early editions of Agricola just had different colored cubes. A guy in my board game group 15 years ago had a t-shirt that I loved that was just the different colored Agricola cubes in a row and under them it said "use your imagination".

[@iambicpentakill]

I had that version, and the corn and veg were just orange and yellow discs.

[@afaulconbridge]

So much so that in other games we’ll refer to white cubes as “sheep” even if its entirely irrelevant to the other games theme e.g. Lords of Waterdeep.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Yep. I have the version with discs and little cubes. You can buy them separately at specialized websites.

[@tonu5393]

No way I'm actually in love with this format video style!!

[@Ends_Of_Invention]

Same, I love the interaction and banter that you don't normally get in a solo video.

[@Revocdeb]

I enjoyed how organic this video felt. Good information but also good vibes.

[@mythicdale8757]

This is the freshest format video you have put out in years. Great job in this new era. Love the slice of life organic approach here.

[@riccardolanini5184]

Amazing work as always guys! For the leaderboard you should try to make a "Top Gear" style one with magnetic labels, it would be super fun to see you arguing about where to place the game😅

[@helxis]

This was my thought as well.

[@missvariety]

I had the best exact same thought!!

[@Lo-Kag]

This is required.

[@lach808]

I’m glad others suggested this because I came here to suggest the same 😂

[@mrintifilms]

Perfect idea!

[@nultycarlow]

Lads seriously, besides the card close-ups, you knocked this one out the farm perimeter! Lovely and all as people are, nobody needs to watch other people playing a whole board game all the way through. Love the different coloured background, the winner sitting in the middle, and most of all the 'Match of the Day' highlights of the gameplay where you can't help but forget that the camera is there and genuine moments of craic and joy and laughter are captured. 11/10. I am here for all 99 future episodes! Well done you kants 🙌🏼

[@simonc3847]

Really loved everything about this: the concept, the format, and the insight into your opinions on the game. Seeing a lot of raw thinking without (seemingly) too much editing, was both light and funny, as well as useful and informative. Just reminds me why I love the work you do!

[@shutupandsitdown]

Very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@donnieinman8049]

Agricola is one of my groups favorites. One of my friends bought the new big box version so we basically have everything. Besides feeding, one of the hardest parts is having the diversity on your farm for scoring. Missing a resource or have a blank tile, that's negative points. Plus if you have too much of something it doesn't help scoring. There's a scoring ceiling on each resource, so you can't just become the wheat guy and end up with 30 wheat. You have to do a little of everything which makes this game even tighter than it already is. And as far as best upgrade/humor I've ever seen on this game, someone glued tiny googly eyes onto all the animals, greatest thing I've ever seen.

[@bit_ghost]

Sincerely hope these type of videos become commonplace on the channel. You all have great chemistry that is just evident when sitting down at a game together.

[@PikleB]

10:58 Matt becomes dolphin

[@squirrelnutbane]

absolutely adore this format, do hope to see a lot of this!

[@charliebernaux2216]

I ever wondered what kind of videos I would do, if I would start a boardgame channel. And this it. You guys nailed it. I love the freedom in it, not explaining the rules in too much detail, not showing a whole playthings but talking about a game and why it is so appealing and than show the exactmoment is just brillant. I was waiting for a new video for a long time and you guys just hit the bull‘s eye. Well done.

[@justinspanbauer2153]

I really really needed the start of this series today. Thank you so much.

[@NB-jp3wm]

A 30 min video, what a treat! Love these guys!

[@Micalovits]

I really love the semi podcast wibe of this video! All the banter is great, and the short clips from the game really tied it together!

[@essjayeff2]

This series is great in concept and execution. Happy that you have found a new way to look at classic games. As someone who is slightly checked out on boardgames since becoming a parent it can be hard to keep up with the landfill churn of Kickstarter big boxes, so this is perfect!

[@TheGeisslMeister]

Great format, please don't give up on this series, I love it already

[@drewfurman1680]

This series is the most excited I’ve been to watch this channel! Great video!

[@timmerdaswimmer]

Very excited for more of these to come! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to supporting and improving the board game community!

[@jole182]

Absolutely one of my favorite video formats you guys've done. Love it! :)

[@kemonom4mi]

I *adore* the flashback format to you all playing the game to highlight your points with actual footage. It is serene.

[@matthewingram126]

I never knew how much I need a Match of the Day format for board games in my life.

[@B.Evil.C]

I really love this idea. Small introduction to the game and clips of the game being played is brilliant. Cannot wait for the next 99.

[@Dreadnote-pf7of]

Seeing this three just sit here for 30 minutes and talking is such a wild feeling. Yeah, we had some playthrough and, well, parts from events when they do that, but still... There is something unique when you get to see them in this more casual atmosphere, no weird costumes, Matt is not in his worm costume, Tom without facepaint... Love this And no, I still love and adore "cinematic" reviews and often even rewatch something, but this format is looking good. Can't wait for other 99th parts!)

[@jerodicus]

Truly excited to see this list come to fruition. The way that you all approach gaming and the thoughtful consideration that you approach these games with will be unrivaled.

[@chipotlewhitegirlstarbucks1015]

I love the style of this video; it makes me excited about a game I never thought I would care about. I'm so excited for this series.

[@jadeavenger2376]

I really love this video, and the small detail that their meeples match their shirts made me very very happy!

[@fjordojustice]

I think this is a great format, really liked the discussion between the three of you on whether the game deserves to be in the top 100. Also I loved that moment where Matt brought up drafting and the other two both simultaneously reached for a rulebook to skim while listening to him. That's a classic board gaming maneuver, done that myself countless times.

[@doubleante]

Wow, great format. Couldn't be better. Excited to follow this series.

[@isaacturton868]

This is a wonderful format and the production value looks fantastic. Multiple angles, mics sound great, and the switch between discussion and actual gameplay works well, especially in a video format. Id much rather watch something like this compared to a podcast.

[@theR0FLSAURUS]

Loved the episode and great to see the three of you together on screen, can't wait for more!

[@fogbrother4576]

This is an excellent idea. Just having the three of you interacting is always a highlight and an in-depth conversation on each game in a casual fashion is endearing.

[@zacharylane6148]

Loved it! I absolutely believe in you lot to see this through to 100 games! I look forward to watching the final episode in my nursing home where I am still playing Agricola with my elderly fellows. More specific feedback: I really enjoyed seeing the UK crew together in frame. I like the idea of "top 100 in detail" and look forward to more. I like the contrast between this video and other, more standard SUSD reviews (its a nice pairing that adds more texture to the channel). Perhaps consider some standardization in scoring if you feel that it suits the vibes (as in 0-5 points in the fun category, 0-5 in the fun, 0-5 in mean, etc.). You fellas rock!

[@eviebee3188]

Wow, just the delight in a face to face convo makes this series incredibly exciting for me!

[@TTTgundams]

I really like this format. I hope we get more! sweet spot between edited review content and fun playthrough if you ask me.

[@lhethert]

I love this kind of series, looking across the 'all time', not just 'the hotness'. I love this casual format as well!

[@StephenRandall]

Agricola is my favourite game about subsistence farming in the 17th century!

[@nthonyholden]

truly a hard time to be a farmer... or whatever that log line was.

[@hillstreesandstreams]

High accolades indeed with such a plethora of 17th century farming games to choose from (Misery farm). Great to see you tonight!

[@Jimmothy]

I just want to say that I love listening to your lovely voices talk about anything.

[@giantnanomachine]

This was the most fun I had watching a board game video in quite some time. Thanks for putting a smile on my face today :)

[@thecommuterzombie]

What a slick well-oiled machine this top 100 series is :-D Good discussion on Agricola though, it was the first Euro I was introduced to many moons ago and it is one of the major landmarks in boardgaming history I think. The separate Family Edition is also good to play with the kids if your own family growth action has been successful - much kinder than making them gather lumber.

[@reutermo]

Really like the premise and energy in this video. Looking forward to the rest in the series.

[@tonybates6551]

Oh man, excited for this series. And Agricola is absolutely in my top 100: the first heavy game I ever bought, it will always have a fond spot in my heart.

[@MrBernaar]

Love this format! I'm looking forward to the next episode!

[@rappletek2955]

I love the idea that this might be the only one of these you guys make

[@mchagawa1615]

This is such a fun idea of this series :D will be very interesting to follow along :) thank you

[@zaiquiriw]

I adored this format. It's good to see an easy way to see y'all's different opinions on a game.

[@mourircourir]

Tom drinking OG Coca-Cola is a low key being-in-your-20s vs being-in-your-30s power play

[@donnybrook23]

love this content guys, and great to see all 3 of you at once

[@orrsh2049]

love the more informal podcast-style of these. looking forward to 99 more which I'm sure will happen!!

[@liquid2air]

great format! the tightly edited videos are a lot of fun but so is this. a suggestion for the board would be to get a sheet or roll of magnetic labels and put the names on those so you can switch everything around as you progress through the series.

[@menugrullon]

This was easily your best video in years. Watching you guys have fun is fun.

[@RaphDah]

We need the next video of this series asapp! Love it!

[@knighthaunter]

great vid, really looking forward to more of this series.

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

Can't wait to see the rest, this was great. I also see this taking so long to complete that you then have arguements later on about removing an earlier entry as a new or revised version of a game is released :D

[@kytmuisco]

Great video! Love the new format, I hope the time saved on writing a script offsets the additional editing time to at least some degree!

[@andrewbellavie795]

Agricola changed my life, still one of my favorite games to this day. I think its magic because it's walking the line between a lighthearted and serious theme all on top of a highly strategic farming sim. The slow rollout of action spaces makes for a great game arc. Im still not crazy about the cartoon illustrations, bit the animeeples were a great addition to the aesthetic.

[@ronaldbharvey]

I appreciate how much effort went into planning not just this episode, but this entire series.

[@electricalwell]

So much fun! I would love to see more videos like this one- 99 more. Thank you!

[@wizkidme]

agricola owns, and you should definitely do 100 separate videos. great video! the 2 player agricola is a really tight/good game, and I recommend both of them

[@joeandrade721]

I caught you guys at PAX Unplugged this year and loved your panel. So you can imagine my excitement that I'm about to get another Ultimate Indisputable Inalienable List from you boys!

[@robt8396]

These guys are awesome! I’m very much looking forward to the journey through all 100 games.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

All of Uwe Rosenberg's games are truly special. Agricola is one of our favorites.

[@WillHinds]

I really enjoyed hearing you all debate the merits of the game. If this is any indicator, I am really looking forward this this series.

[@Nezbo]

I love this, can't wait for the 99 other episodes of about 30 minutes, meaning you will make about 50 hours of content for this. Should you want to be done within a year that's two episodes pear week (yeah keeping that typo there). Absolutely great :D

[@paulmccaffrey2985]

This will be a very interesting list--each choice is well thought out before it's discussed, it will take a span of time (two years, as mentioned) before it's complete, and there's no editing along the way. Very interesting.

[@Nezbo]

@@paulmccaffrey2985 i love the approach of adding games between previous ones.

[@noahcrosby9876]

Loving the more chaotic, improvisational style! Good vibes 😇

[@emcee6915]

Great format. Please keep this going

[@stephanzivithal2673]

One of the best Video from you since a while - perfect! keep going!

[@ryanhomcy7759]

I loooove that you made this video!! Agricola is brilliant. Agricola, my favorite board game that can feel like a genuine struggle. Wonderfully thematic, tactical, and cutting. The cards make it so much more, since you need to pay for them after fighting for some of the most contested worker placement spots. Once you play them, you may not even use them! Every turn matters. Working to both sustain and grow your farm with only 2 workers feels like a daring climb - if you fall behind you have to go begging for food and lose loads of points. You're usually dancing around the other players' strategies and guessing what they will do next (another point of brilliance from the hidden information in cards). Agricola is definitely a character!

[@Leilataj85]

More more more!! So happy to see the three of you together ❤🎉❤

[@etiennekoekemoer4210]

This format is great! Keep it up!

[@spencersleep2119]

Very fun concept for a series! Would be cool to see the playthrough if you're filming it anyways, even just as an unedited stream.

[@MrJackBroady]

What a great series that--and I say this will all the love in my heart--they almost certainly will not finish.

[@sojou.RN.]

This was fantastic. I am definitely on board for this series.

[@NoomiClone]

Really loved this, would not miss a single episode

[@godofdarkness01]

I very much enjoyed this 'casual discussion about a game's strengths' video style~

[@diamorales8511]

Love the new format, guys! Already made me want to play Agricola. Also saw someone mention a magnet-based list a la top gear, which would be really fun.

[@dave0754]

It feels like a filmed podcast episode and I'm here for it!

[@brookethorpe1929]

Love it ❤ thanks guys for putting out such fantastic content 🎉

[@maarten3811]

Love this format! ❤😃👍🏻

[@bubblewandd]

Love this! Can’t wait for the next 99 or so of these!!

Great format, keep it up!

[@Zoundstastic]

Really like this video. Would love to see it come out monthly.

[@arthurkeech]

I like the format, great video. I would like to have a link to the full playthrough (without heavy editing) if at all possible as well though.

[@jessevanhorn3726]

Wow, just in time. I was just thinking, man i hope theres a review by SUSD about Agricola

[@wizkidme]

really like the flow in this video. (as a review/playthrough)

[@66morningview]

I like the format. Interesting discussion points, it feels a bit like a TV chat show segment. .......in a good way! Also Agricola, just such a brilliant, funny, classic game.

[@hyperchord]

This seems like an ambitious format. Good luck with everything

[@vincentomodei7654]

OMG this series concept is amazing. And such a good "review" of gric. it's just the vibes, and why they vibe. which is the most important thing in any game. I took 13 years after starting the hobby to get my copy and it's definetily in my top 5. I love feast for odin but it's just so... friendly? Always places to go, always alternate strats, always time, always works, always food! The mean, desperate struggle of gric, and the pride you have in your 4th place crap farm is transcendental.

[@ArkDShiggy]

I think the top 100 series is a good opportunity to bring back the meme that susd will soon review "settlers of catan"

[@sp00n32]

I really like the format of this series!

[@Smallfrogs]

Excited for this series!

[@jamiee78]

The best board game video I've watched in such a long time. Can't wait for this top 100 to evolve