Top 10 Board Games to Start Your Collection

[@TheBrothersMurph]

What's a game you think should start a collection?? Oh and make sure to subscribe!

[@LordJazzly]

You know what? I'm going to say it - _Fluxx_ is quietly brilliant at uncovering what drives your gaming group to _play_ games in the first place, which can help a lot in figuring out who might be more interested in coming around next time to play which different games. I think it might be even better at this than _Monopoly_ If they laugh and have a good time, and someone still ends up winning, you can probably play just about anything. Hidden-role games will be at their maximum fun level with the people in this group. If they scream and gnash and get angry at the game, and then at you, and then demand that you somehow refund the minutes of their time spent on the game, probably stick to eurogames. Or cooperative play-against-the-rulebook type games. If they laugh and cackle and try to _intentionally_ contort the game into one of the many borderline-unplayable states which it can occupy - then you might be better off with a wargame, a dungeon crawler, or even a full-on TTRPG. With that person running the dungeons. Something complex, open-ended, and _satisfyingly breakable_ for that group.

[@samuelbrissette3004]

My list from the games i've played would be Heat: pedal to the metal, Cascadia, The Crew, Everdell, Splendor Duel, Ticket to Ride, Sushi Go party, Pandemic, Wavelength and Carcassonne

[@nikolamanojlovicci]

that is a fantastic list for someone to get started!

[@namethem00]

Out of curiosity, what is the other end of spectrum for you, of games You've played.

[@scottmcfarlane7524]

Not heat..downforce better intro game

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Everyone can make their choices let’s not argue them

[@carlthompson170]

Great list!

[@jessismith]

I started with Azul (loved by everyone) and Codenames. I’ve been steadily growing my collection, but recent favorites have been Just One and Kluster. Loving this hobby thought, and I’ve brought a few people into the hobby with other people’s suggestions. Appreciate you guys, thanks for the content.

[@psterud]

Azul is a great starter game. Simple to learn, but mind-bendy in a good way once one gets into it. It's also beautiful to look at and feel.

[@souixaan]

i love azule. i'm collecting ll he versions of it now.

[@Adishem]

Azul is great, and once people have got the concept of drafting, Sagrada is a great next step. Continuing the drafting theme, but with the added layers of the tools and different scoring conditions. Introduced a few friends to one and then the other.

[@souixaan]

@@Adishem I have just started playing sagrada, I'm really enjoying it even though i am the most unlucky with die.

[@Choronis]

I gotta say, being an avid board gamer myself, I feel absolutely stunned that Ive never heard of ANY of your top 10! Time to start looking into these games. My 10 would include: Splendor, Arboretum, Viticulture, Wingspan, 7 Wonders, Pit (does that count?), Exploding Kittens, Carcasonne, Qwirkle, and Blokus.

[@Izinaima]

If you like old school horror films i really recommend Final Girl. It is small, highly thematic, mix and matchy and a ton of fun! Yes it is a solo game, but you can take turns and work on it cooperatively as well.

[@FishFemme]

I’m pretty new to the hobby, and I only play solo. I started with Hadrian’s Wall and have been chasing that high ever since. (I’ve about given up.) I’ve since added Legacy of Yu, Cascadia, Isle of Cats, and Paperback Adventures - all are for solo play or have solo variations.

[@carmanragatz]

Most, if not all, of Stonemaier Games have a solo (Automa) mode. Gaia Project, Terraforming Mars, Underwater Cities, and Ark Nova are all heavier/chunkier games that can play solo.

[@jorgedawsonwetto25]

check out under falling skies and regicide! i only play solo also! hadrians wall seems cool! is it too hard or long? it seems s bit much all the options! but i have it on my list! 😊

[@jorgedawsonwetto25]

​@@carmanragatzterraforming mars has a solo variation that makes it much better than the oficial one! its like playing vs an automa! he draws cards and with the colors he gets plants water tiles and temp! (4 green 3 blue snd 1 red i think) and also builfs city if he draws city card so u can use the rewards points and play over 14 turns until the 3 objectived are complete and then count points to see who won! wingspan has a nice automa.. easy to play but hard to winb

[@tiagofeitoza227]

​@jorgedawsonwetto25 under the falling skies is amazing. And they made a free official print and play version of it.

[@FishFemme]

@@jorgedawsonwetto25 It’s my comfort game, believe it or not. Yeah it’s overwhelming at first, but not as much as you’d think. Not as much as it looks for sure. The graphics and symbols on the sheet explain the rules very well, and the card you choose each round has a track/direction to work toward. Kinda makes the decision for you if you want it to. It’s combo city. I can’t imagine playing it with other people though...it’d be a quiet game table for sure, with almost no player interaction. The only YT channel I see who regularly recommends it is Board Game Garden, which surprises me, but maybe because it’s best at solo mode. Idk.

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

1. Roll and write: Rolling Realms 2.Trick taking: The Crew 3. Euro: Castles of Burgundy 4. Party: Just One 5. Engine/drafting: Splendor 6. Abstract: Azul 7. Bidding: For Sale 8. Skirmish: Unmatched 9. Polynomial: New York Zoo 10. Tile laying: Cascadia

[@ConDar2417]

Thank you for making a list that actually has a good variety of games on it! I’ve watched a lot of other videos like this, but they have all picked games that I honestly don’t think are for beginners. I would be so overwhelmed or bored with a lot of the other suggestions, but I think that you guys did a good job of picking a nice variety of games for different interests and that won’t scare people away! The first few games that we bought were: Salem: 1692 Takenoko Potion Explosion Santorini Roll For It Sushi Go Ticket To Ride Quacks of Quedlinburg

[@teejleague3838]

I recommend Kim Joy's Magic Bakery (I've had wonderful success even introducing to elderly family members who've never heard of a coop game), Forbidden Island, Ticket to Ride, Takenoko, Catan, Carcassonne, Fabled Fruit, Isle of Cats (family version if you wish)

[@metalblizzard6024]

Other than dice tower this is my new go to board game channel

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh wow thanks!

[@danielbuday1895]

Small World, King of Tokyo, Ticket to Ride, Heat: PthM, Tokaido, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, Tournament at Camelot, Diamonds, Takenoko.

[@Kensai_]

I love Castles of Burgundy to death, but I would absolutely not recommend to start with. The rules are too fiddly. I would recommend it for a second stage when you're accustomed to diverse set of rules and to explaining them.

[@nihlify]

For me "starting a collection" is you already playing board games at friends and such and then wanting to start invest in your own collection. I think Burgundy is perfectly fine for that level of play, I wouldn't even call it fiddly, the only cumbersome part is what every building does which can be helped by printing a decent player aid.

[@elliottschmidt2446]

I would 100% recommend CoB. Everyone I have introduced it to, whether new or long-time gamer, has loved this game.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

As we said in our video we feel like CoB would be a good game to grow into so that’s how we viewed it. Not as a first game ever but once you have your feet wet a bit

[@ace.fury.]

I started seriously collecting board games when I hunted down the first edition of Sheriff of Nottingham! I think it's a great game to introducing gaming to a group. Other great intro games: The Mind Mafia de Cuba Diamant (now Incan Gold) Pictures Fun Facts Paint the Roses (as featured in the video) Detective Club Muffin Time Forbidden Island (or Forbidden Desert, if you want more challenging) Cockroach Poker

[@gabric1111]

In this year I got into Azul and Splendor and got totally hooked. I bought the Marvel version of Splendor, and honestly, it's a great way to start. Now we're looking to step up and the videos and comments have been super helpful. Exciteeeed 🎲✨

[@TheBrothersMurph]

You are at a very exciting point in discovering this hobby, when you start to see all the wide options of the world. We hope you enjoy yourself thoroughly!

[@jomorazero]

I started with Parks and I thought it was a nice beginner game that is still fun even as you learn the hobby more. Just a solid game overall.

[@timelliott2444]

Cloud City, Santorini and Clank were my starter games that started the insanity 🙂

[@timothyjohnson4969]

My family loves: Settlers of Catan (Original and Cities & Knights expansion) Dice Forge Azul 7 Wonders Labyrinth (good 4 kids)

[@seniscram7958]

cool. Good stuff as usual My Top 10 to start with: * World Wonders * Survive * Ticket to Ride * Azul Summer Pavilion * Settlers of Catan * Castles of Burgundy * Tobago * Raiders of the North Sea * Hanimikoji * Wingspan

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Great list!

[@4freevid]

Point salad is a good family game and I also really enjoy Arboretum!

[@tyleryoung3158]

Mike, I love this hat you’ve been rocking recently. You pull it off so well!

[@jashel1355]

I’ve had great luck with High Society Las Vegas Cockroach Poker Splendor Sushi Go Camel Up Star Realms Edit: Added Star Realms. Star Realms and Splendor are the games that got me interested in the hobby.

[@stevewithington1787]

Good idea for a list. I think I’d replace Potato Man with Tricky Time Crisis, which is also must not follow and also pretty basic, but may become a little easier to get than Potato Man.

[@imaginedlandscapes]

My first thought was Mista Over Carcassonne- an addictive little cooperative game with a few levels of difficulty to work though (or not, in our case…)

[@rainerschira5163]

Great list. I would add: Quacks of Quidlinburg Dominion Point City Skyjo Bunny Kingdom Azul Welcome to Nmbr9

[@ChrisEvans66]

I just recently got into board gaming. My introduction was Street Fighter The Miniatures Game. After that I got into Alien: Fate of The Nostromo, then Steam Up. Looking forward to adding more to my collection! 😃

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Welcome to the hobby!

[@ChrisEvans66]

@@TheBrothersMurph 🤘

[@stevekempsyninja3292]

Check out Moton's List and Quest for Shangri-la

[@jeffnorman4518]

Fun video. I would say The Crew, Just One, and dice thrown are great options

[@ManusNoble1988]

Quacks of Quedlinburg Burgle Bros Pandemic Quest for El Dorado Sheriff of Nottingham Men at Work Cockroach Poker I've never had a single bad experience showing any of these newcomers!

[@whalesequence]

Hey, Ticket to Ride Europe is a fantastic choice too

[@TheBrothersMurph]

You ain’t wrong about that!

[@jeremynachtman4626]

How often after making a video like this are you so hyped up to play a game and proceed to play one right after filming the video?😆 Because that is me lol

[@massch1309]

For two players I love Sobek and Little Town :)

[@Robthebeatboxer11]

some games that are good to have in your collection would be trial by trolley if you’re a big cyanide and happiness fan such as myself, binding of isaac four souls has infinite replay ability and can be played cooperatively, and even dice throne a fast paced action/combat strategic game with manipulative dice rolling and it has a lot of playable characters as well some harder than others

[@krazykorean42069]

Great list guys! Can't wait to see 10 more great starter games!

[@utahman06]

10 that I would recommend: The Crew 7 Wonders Heat Concordia Micromacro Crime City Ra Marvel United Splendor Space Base Quacks of Quedlinburg Concordia and 7 Wonders are right on the edge of too heavy/abstract for new gamers. I might substitute them for Cat in the Box, Patchwork, or Barenpark

[@MeridenFrost]

There's a new video. Cartographers with 100+ players. 👌

[@trudilm3864]

The first thing to do is STOP! Find a games cafe or a gaming group and try a few game mechanics first. Discover what you enjoy doing and then research the market. The search should be fun - not a race. Personally, I think Five Tribes of Naquala is the best gateway.

[@Just-a-Canuck]

Is it just me… or does the dude on the right look like Ryan Reynolds brother? You boys Canadian?!!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Ha! He gets that a lot

[@Just-a-Canuck]

I bet he does, I’m not overly perceptive and I noticed. My wife and I are huge board game fans and we are looking into adding too our collection. Loved the video and watching through some more. 🫡 new subscribers

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Wahoo! So happy to have you and we hope to be adopted by Canada some day

[@jameskirk4692]

Thanks for the list

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Any time!

[@ZoeMcDash]

No PWH?! Who are you guys?! Haha, just kidding, great list! I think my list would vary greatly depending on who it’s for. My collection is for my family which includes two kids (ages 9 and 14,) so these are my top 10 games for a family collection, in no particular order: Kingdomino Origins OR Moonriver, Cascadia, Trekking the World, Century Golem Edition, Horrified, Gizmos, The Quest for El Dorado, Funfair, Honey Buzz, and for grown-ups, Viticulture and Rajas of the Ganges. 🥰

[@Wylie288]

Honey Buzz? No way in hell would I ever try to teach that to children who aren't already major board gamers.

[@ZoeMcDash]

@@Wylie288 The Brothers Murph had games-to-grow-into on their list. I can’t? Besides, it varies by the player. My 14yo is not a gamer. She plays maybe 2-3 times a year with me. She had no problem learning and playing it with me last year.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

This isn’t an “argue people’s choices” list. Just suggest games you’d recommend

[@RZSmoothJazz]

😅Which version of Paint the Roses comes with the painted game tokens like in your game? The Queen, White Rabbit, etc. Where can I get them?

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I painted those myself, so no version comes with them painted :((

[@RZSmoothJazz]

They look awesome. Great job. I wish that they were selling commercially.

[@dngministries144]

ya'll really sold that #7 lol

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It’s so good!

[@dragos9539]

For the Emperor

[@MidwestMeeple]

Watching 🎉

[@mattlowder]

I'm so sick of Everdell recommendations. It's one of the most over-praised games since 2018. Thank you for not including it. Burgundy, Cascadia, hell yes. Splendor, Horrified, and Sushi Go should be short list.

[@FishFemme]

I kinda feel that way about Cascadia. It’s on all the lists, so I think there must be something wrong with me because every time I sit down to play, I just can’t get into it.

[@mattlowder]

@FishFemme Regarding that, I just feel bad about your experience. When I first played Cascadia, I said it would be nominated for game of the year, and it was. it's not my favorite game, but I could tell that's the kind of game that gets nominated for that kind of stuff. the accessibility to a wide range of gamers exists in that game just like splendor or Century, whether we all like it or not period LOL.

[@blazealdrich37]

💯 agree all your full statement.

[@jaredreninger158]

It’s kinda funny, I feel that way about Wingspan, and imo it gets the praise that everdell deserves. They both have faults don’t get me wrong, but I feel like everdell’s highs are better, and it’s lows don’t bother me as much as wingspan’s. I’ll admit I’m highly biased as everdell is the first game I got that brought me into the hobby, and it’ll always hold a spot in my heart

[@kurnte]

Can’t you just praise the video without the first part? Lol

[@grizzlygrowl8731]

Great list!! We just picked up Project L and the family has been loving it! We grew up on Tetris so this game filled that same satisfactory feeling we got from Tetris.

[@francescopastore5361]

No Carcassonne or ticket to ride?😮

[@GenXMoose]

The hardest part of just starting out in the hobby is finding / making gamers to play with regularly. You have to have games to get people over and sit down AND THEN that next level game. My best list of games like these would be: 6 Nimmt, Project L, Illusion/Omerta/The Game, (2 player games) Lost cities, jiapur, then heavier games: CoB, Beyond the Sun, or whatever fame YOU LIKE. Then once you have a regular group transition to a legacy game: Charterstone, My City, Decorum, or Pandemic season 1.

[@Privatewelt]

10. Cartographer 9. Potato Man 8. The Castle of Burgundry 7. Thats not a hat 6. It's a wonderful world 5. Paint the Roses 4. Ra 3. Unmatched 2. Project L 1. Cascadia

[@JAMman]

I started with Root a few years ago. Today the game that hits the table, most weekends, is Root.

[@dougwarr9459]

You started with Root? Dang!!!!!!

[@JAMman]

@@dougwarr9459 Yeah, a family of StarCraft/Warcraft enjoyers. I got a Root ad and it was described as an asymmetric war game; With that art I couldn't resist. Now we hold in house tournaments with seasons and prizes. It's getting intense over here.. lol

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Root to begin! Legend!

[@dessireshallenberger2836]

I didn’t start into the Euro games until my 21-23year old (at that time) adult kids started introducing them to me in 2010- we started with Catan, Dixit, Ticket to ride, Dominion, 7 wonders. A neighbor then introduced me to- Azul, Concordia, Skull, Via Nebula, Kingdom Builders… and for my birthday was given Carcassonne, Parks, King Domino, and Tiny Towns. I’d recommend- Catan, Dixit, Dominion, KingDomino, Ticket to Ride, Skull, Splendor, Carcassonne, Azul, Codenames to start off with. Though my favorites right now are: Parks, Citadels, Everdell, Flamecraft, Quacks, Azul, Dominion, Carcassonne, Dixit and Codenames in no particular order- or-depending on whom I’m playing with! 😁

[@Harpdog.TonyWatson]

Great list. No disagreements. What I recommend looks like a list of best sellers, but these are popular for a reason. I play with players of all levels and have found that these games universally work for those new to the hobby. Ticket To Ride Codenames Marvel Splendor Baren Park Cascadia Quest For El Dorado Space Base The Crew - Mission Deep Sea Wingspan (for a little heavier game) Kingdomino (and get 2 sets and play 7x7 with 4 players) I have some heavier games I love, but this list is for those starting out.

[@pm71241]

Start with something which interest you and you are motivated to learn/play. My collection started back in the late 80s with "Empires in Arms". Still playing it today. Starter games don't have to be light. It's the motivation which matters.

[@KitCatherine]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m new to this hobby. Feeling excited and overwhelmed with all the choices. I feel like I’m learning a new language with all the terminology for play styles and mechanics. Ha! Happy to find some suggestions to focus on. Let’s go! Excited to get started. Oh! And thank you for being so welcoming to newbies.

[@shortydancer]

Here’s some advice. Buy less, play more. Enjoy the games you have and don’t buy into the hotness. Look at classic older games that have stood the test of time, and hype. And remember that the people you play with are as important as the game being played.

[@txsportsfreak02]

Welcome!! Hazah!

[@Rhino1186]

I also suggest playing games online on Board Game Arena. You can even just start with a free membership if you don't mind playing with random people.

[@FishFemme]

I’m new to the hobby too, but i feel like an old hat because I watch YT videos about board gaming all the time. One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed is that this community is sooooo nice. I’ve never seen a content creator be less than diplomatic when expressing a negative opinion about a game, and I’ve never seen a video comment be unkind or uncool. I’ve been to my local board game place three times, and the workers and customers there are over-the-top welcoming and friendly. It’s just so wholesome in a way you don’t see anymore.

[@txsportsfreak02]

@@FishFemme so the reason for this is we want people to play with. If you are are rude or unwelcoming 2 things are going to happen 1. The newbies won't want to play with us anymore and 2. The veterans will shun you and kick you out of the group. I've seen it happen. You can be mad about losing a game. That's fine. Just don't still be mad about it next time we play.

[@christaggart5687]

Here are mine in no order: Space Base, King of Tokyo, Grimm Forest, Trekking the World, Century Spice Road, Forbidden Desert, Jaipur, Point Salad, Love Letter, Ticket to Ride

[@txsportsfreak02]

Good list!

[@shortydancer]

Here’s some games that work: Terra Mystica, Gaia Project, Teotihuacan. If you can’t get with these then GTFO my hobby… Totally jk btw lol. I’d say get the Carc, Patchwork, Ticket to Ride, Pictomania.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Haha just dump everyone in the deep end

[@laurasinclair-harry6237]

Ticket to Ride Europe

[@TradeIggyNow]

This was the first game I bought

[@coreywardell2351]

Splendor was my first board game love. it stays one of my favorites. I've also gotten several other people into the hobby with it.

[@djrenier]

What do you recommend after Splendor?

[@coreywardell2351]

@@djrenier OOO man that is a good question. it obviously varies on each person but a few that I've had alot of success with newer gamers would be Azul, Pandemic, Project L, Cascadia, Gizmos.

[@marvinko6610]

I found out that if you host a game night with not really versed players, a short game in a small box can help to break the ice. Most people don't like learning rules and the longer the teach the less people want to play a game. This shows them that learning the rules payed off in having fun. So they are more willing to listen to 5-10 minutes of rules for a bigger game. I recommend Zombie Dice or Sushi Go! type games for this

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Short and sweet is definitely always a good choice

[@jeremynachtman4626]

I ALWAYS start with a smaller/easier game on game night, totally agreed.

[@mr_boom105]

I nominate Parks for a great accessible game. The art is beautiful and the rules are easy to teach and quick to learn.

[@psterud]

Yeah, Parks is a good one. The rules are just tricky enough that you feel like you're learning a more complex game. And it's very beautiful. And the production quality of those Keymaster games is top notch. Good recommendation.

[@dessireshallenberger2836]

And I LOVE how everything fits so neatly into the box!!! Actually, also kinda enjoy putting the game back into the box! 😂

[@TheSpider-hs4jo]

Some of my faves that i dont think would be bad to start with would be ; King Of Tokyo, Mysterium, Betrayal At House On The Hill, and definitely Horrified Universal Monsters and/or Horrified American Monsters!!

[@thegamesninja3119]

I say buy all available Phil Walker Harding games is a great starting point for new players.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yuuuuuup can’t go wrong!

[@thegamesninja3119]

@TheBrothersMurph it is amazing how many games he does that introduce nongamers to different base mechanics for modern games

[@ZoeMcDash]

Haha, this is the answer! Praise Be!

[@thegamesninja3119]

@tmmcleod1 for someone new to the modern tabletop game arena, all they need to be is in the ballpark. While working on Project Gateway to curate the newbie area, I kept running into Phil's games. Phil's games and any top rated game in BGG's family subdomain with a complexity around 2 or less is a fit. 1.5 or less in the filler category is great with absolute nongamers. And Phil is all over this category. He also goes above 2, with Imotep and now SpellBook, which are great graduation games. Once one finishes with Phil's Gaming 101 course, they are ready to tackle others. Of course, putting in more effort, like these top 10 lists, produce best results but the space is full of really good starter games has a larger margin of error. Think on this, back in our say we started with Catan AND WE LOVED IT! I hold Catan is still really good, with flaws, but not the best starting point. It is a good choice if one wants to add a few modern games to classic mainstream like Monopoly and Scrabble. By the way, I consider Machi Koro a better starting game than Catan.

[@Sam-lw5sh]

We love paint the roses!! Did you guys paint your own minis? We picked up the deluxe edition and ours are plain...

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yeah Nick painted those!

[@bibleboardgames]

If you haven't started your board game collection yet, it is like you are only hearing in monotone, but as you start adding your first games, suddenly you will begin to hear in stereo. 10 can provide a decent range of easy, challenging, family, cooperate, classic, new, 2-player, 4-player, 6-player, puzzly, comfy, mega production, travel-friendly, popular, unique, short, or Epic. But play each one as you go, and don't worry about the numbers. Soon you'll be hearing in surround sound.

[@montyfarris]

1) Area Control-The Godfather: Corleone's Empire 2) Deckbuilder- Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures & Summer Camp 3) Cooperative- Flash Point Fire Rescue & Back to the Future: Back in Time 4) Card Game- The Crew & Sushi Go Party 5) Abstract- Azul & Tiny Towns 6) Puzzle- Sagrada & Isle of Cats 7) Party- Bang the Dice Game & Just One 8 Worker Placement- Fallout Shelter & Last Will 9) Roll/Flip & Write- Welcome to & Get on Board 10) 2 Player- The Fox in the Forest & Moving Pictures

[@philyates7670]

Great list. Corinth is a good roll and write for newbies.

[@dannyp4174]

Just a shout out for a game that has worked for us, that hasn't been mentioned, is Colt Express. Hilarious mayhem. Also one night ultimate werewolf.

[@CandiceLikes]

That’s Not a Hat kinda sounds like Cockroach Poker.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It might be!

[@blazealdrich37]

Quacks of Quedlinburg, Camel Up, Dominion, Machi Koro Legacy

[@imertron]

Splendor was the game that got me into the hobby. I highly recommend it.

[@arte9855]

Any into obscure games like Run for the Border?

[@psterud]

A couple other games I'd recommend for beginning collections: Targi. Simple rules, deep game. Two players. All-time classic. Carcassonne. No need to get into all the expansions of this classic, although some of those are fun. The base game is great. Works just fine at all player counts.

[@aloharay]

Just a friendly note to new gamers... Try as many games as you can to learn what fits you. At first everything is new and interesting, but you will soon learn what genre of game you like more than others. And that is okay. Modern board games provide a WIDE variety of game playing experiences. Simply move on and you are sure to find one you like. Enjoy!

[@Cabelly]

Our family has about 75 games, and my sister came to visit recently...she's now starting her collection with So Clover and Long Shot the Dice Game. Cascadia and Azul are my recommendations.

[@204017754]

Long shot is pretty fun with a big group. We like Azul too due to its accessibility.

[@jaredreninger158]

I’m new to the hobby, and I’ve actually just crossed the 10 game mark. Here’s my collection so far Everdell Cascadia Horrified Quacks of Quedlinburg Barenpark Codenames Wavelength Scout Bonsai And lastly… A feast for Odin as my first venture into heavier games. Just 2 plays in and I’m absolutely LOVING it. Of all my medium-light games I think my favorites are everdell, quacks, and Cascadia Also, I’ve been binge watching you guys since I’ve found you, I absolutely love this channel. Keep it up

[@REV1517]

Creature Comforts is a game you may like as well.

[@TableTopic]

AMAZING as I'm 5 years into the hobby but Feast for Odin intimidates me.

[@jaredreninger158]

@@TableTopic hahaha yeah I’m just a year in. I knew I wanted to dip my toes in with an Uwe game, so I did tons of research on all the big box ones. And it was hard to not go for what’s considered his ‘magnum opus’. You just gotta spend some time going over all the wp spots and then from there it’s not too hard

[@tiagofeitoza227]

Bit more than a year in the hobby here. Having the opposite experience. My introduction was Terraforming Mars. love at first sigh, absolutely incredible. Second, Gloomhavem 😂, awesome game and mechanics. To much trouble to putting in the table tho. Then I started to dial down in difficulty so the wife could join me some times. Bought Sagrada, trekking through history, fell in love with original Azul, got Splendor (wife's fav), deep sea adventure, such an amazing wee game for up to 6 player. Getting close to 20 in my collection now ❤❤

[@scottmcfarlane7524]

This are way to heavy

[@Diana-yp6nc]

I would say King Toyko. Just one. King dimono. Stella. Codenames. Cartographers. Love letter infinity gauntlet. Parks. Wingspan. Ticket to ride. Clank. New York zoo. Barenpark. Horrified. Ice cool. Rhino Hero. Fireball Island. World's fair. New York 1901. Stop the Theif. Spots. My shelfie. Sushi go. Boop. Decorum. Marvel United. Trailblazers. Thunder Road Vendetta. Cora Quest. Zombie kids. Minecraft portal dash. Scooby Doo game. Wizard of Oz story book. Microcity crime game?

[@Jawby]

Get 'On Mars'. If you can dodge a brick, you can dodge a ball.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Hahaha good luck folks you got this!

[@Jawby]

@@TheBrothersMurph 😄

[@darrenwoodman6656]

Ra, sweet. Paid for the deluxe. Reluctant to open it haahaahaaaha

[@SharlzG]

His mic decided to mute him, or his Mike decided to mute him... Hmmm 🤔

[@johncollins8511]

My 10 starter games would be: Ticket to Ride Carcassonne Heat: Pedal to the Metal Cascadia Pandemic Betrayal at the House on the Hill Wave Length Bohnanza Azul Thunder Road Vendetta

[@Ryguy0707]

Weird to not show any images of the number 1 game when all the others have examples.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Lol we didn't know until this exact moment that we forgot to add footage for that one

[@ivanx6156]

Great list! ...Mine is: 1.It's a wonderful world 2.living forest 3.parks 4.last bastion 5.red rising 6.jamaica 7.project L / patchwork 8.codex naturalis / kingdomino 9.king of tokyo / celestia /marvel united 10.ganz schon clever And then: Dune imperium Race for the galaxy The white castle Furnace Air land & sea Challengers Oriflamme Bang the duel Wild space

[@Abcde7213]

For people new to the hobby I would recommend Board Game Arena. Play board games online for free and figure out which ones you would like to buy

[@jeffjacobson59]

How do I play a game online with others that I don’t know how to play?

[@Abcde7213]

@@jeffjacobson59 you can watch a video explaining how or read the rule book. There are links to both on each game page

[@jorgedawsonwetto25]

i just got cascadia yesterday! i mostly play solo modes! but i really like under falling skies! its easy to learn but super fun! and also regicide! is basically a 52 card deck with cool art and easy rules for beginners! to contrast i got marvel champions and still have trouble learning the card mechanics even with videos etc! so wouldnt recomend that one for beginers! i got wingspan and its not super hard but beginers might find it a bit confusing! and unmatched i havent got cause its for 2! so i wouldnt be able to even practice to be able to play with someone eventually! but i feel is much easier than Marvel champions just made for 2 and MC is made for solo basically! nice video! ill have to review it again 😂

[@user-tf3ix9pj6u]

New to board gaming. Started June 2023. Found your April 2020 "10 Games to Start your Collection" recommendations. (have 7 of the 10 😊). Also found your Solo recommendations helpful. Love your channel!!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Welcome to the Hobby!

[@TheEpinema]

In no particular order! I play a lot of games with less experienced games so these do skew towards lighter but I have always foudn these games have always had wide appeal and can be played with a wide age range. Ticket to Ride (USA if you like more getting in each others ways, Europe if you like less of that) Archaeology: The New Expedition Draftosaurus Sub Terra - If you've seen a horror movie call The Descent, this is that in board game form. Sonar Family - Battleship but there are two submarines and you're trying to ancitipate and hunt each other. Potion Explosion Colt Express - Embrace the chaos Tiny Towns - Like Cascadia, puzzly good, a lot of variability. A little bit more challenging but not hard: Parks Istanbul

[@Imathemonkey]

I have been a board game fan since i was a kid. But more of the traditional family games and party games. Now, I am loving more strategic games. Some of my faves are Catan, The Castles of Burgundy, Pan Am, Azul, and recently, Honey Buzz. We played it once, but we cannot wait to play again. I have heard great things about Cascadia and Wingspan. I am hoping to get a chance to try those soon.

[@alexcannon-microdot]

I've been a hobby gamer for over 10 years and I still have no idea how to beat Paint the Roses! 😅

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It’s so tough!

[@WalterboroLester]

It's crazy that I have been playing board games for years and have like 50 games and I don't have any of these games. Spot it, what do you meme, Catan, 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Machi Koro, splendor, ticket to ride, Farlight, tiny epic galaxies, tiny epic Zombies, Cosmic Encounter, Taco cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Puerto Rico, the crew, magic maze, Munchkin, Forbidden Island, and many more.

[@richardscales9560]

Qwirkle is always in my list. Ticket to Ride (Europe), Patchwork, Odin's Ravens (2p only), Fluxx ( pick a theme that suits your audience), Kill Dr Lucky , splendour turn und taxis if they ever reprint it! Gloom (especially for the goths out there or Addams Family fans), Bonanza. Dorf Romantik.

[@stevemyers8588]

Great list - thanks for sharing! And I appreciate the various suggestions in the comments. I’ll have to check out Cartographers (isn’t there a similar game that you just draw lines one turn at a time?). I bought my wife Cascadia last year and it is definitely the one we pull out the most. Simply because it is a quick play, especially for 2-3 players), gives us that “puzzling” that we like to do, and not a game that you need to overthink. I can see why you would consider it a starter game. I also like the suggestions for Ticket to Ride, made by many. Although, I actually prefer that “board game” as an ipad game, now. Still, a good game to start out with. Again, thanks.

[@alexcannon-microdot]

I've been a hobby gamer for over 10 years and I still have no idea how to beat Paint the Roses! 😅

[@sharonwh8641]

Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Quest for El Dorado, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Suburbia, Cascadia, Azul, 7 Wonders Duel, , Kingdomino, Century Golem Edition and Stone Age.

[@freeheeler00]

My first real game was Survive back in 1982. I didn't get into the hobby too much, but I loved that game and dabbled with a few other things over the years. It wasn't until I bought Dungeon Mayhem and Ticket to Ride for my family during the pandemic that I fell in love with what modern gaming had to offer. After that I jumped right into Arkham Horror LCG without a clue as to what I was actually getting into but after three months of grinding on it things began to really click. After that I was jumping into Gloomhaven: JOTL, Pandemic, and Horrified. Now I've got well over 50 solid titles in my collection and I love it!

[@MistyCozyGaming]

Some of the first games we got 13-15 years ago that I would buy again were Dominion, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Bohnanza, & Splendor. We still pull out most of these regularly as my brother or kids request them. The Crew is a regular favorite right now. We just bought Trekking Through History, which I think is a great beginner game & I'm backing the kickstarter for v2 of Trekking the World, which could be even better. Azul is another great one for new gamers.

[@justinc882]

My first "not monopoly" style games I ever played were Dominion and Agricola with a friend from my wife worked with. To this day Agricola is my favorite game but our closet has expanded exponentially. I'm loving this holiday season seeing videos like this pop up and I'm like, oh here's someones top 100 games ever.. and I've only heard of like 4 of them. Cool time to go shopping.

[@irfilo]

I have Azul, Carcassone, Ticket to Ride, Cluedo, Patchwork, Sushi Go, Dixit so far. Planning to add Duel 7 Wonders, Wingspan, Cascadia. Great lists everyone!

[@TheCCGCollector]

Quite the message in the top right at 2:20...

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We out here

[@raccooncitypolice7629]

Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, The crew Deep sea, Skyjo, Survive escape from Atlantis, Lost Cities, Code Names, Tales of Glory and Bumuntu

[@Diana-yp6nc]

I love Cartographers. I would love get That's not my hat, Cascadia, and painting the roses.

[@Oaklestat]

Im going to have to pick up potato man

[@Andrew.Sapienza.FineArt]

I know there’s an eye roll inducing stigma for only liking Catan, but as someone who likes that kind of trade and build setup, would anyone recommend any other games that are fun?