Top 10 Unique Games (with Quinns from Shut up & Sit Down)

Tom, Zee, and Quinns from Shut Up & Sit Down discuss their top 10 Unique Games!
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[@maskalumni6037]

Dice Tower and Shut Up & Sit Down teaming up is the boardgame reviewer equivalent of Superman and Batman teaming up. I loved it.

[@APieceoftheAction]

You mean Quinns attempts to beat Tom up but then changes his mind at the last minute when he finds out both of their mothers have the same name? Spoilers!

[@thedicetower]

WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?

[@modemacabre]

Or is it more like the crossing of comic book universes: Superman and Spiderman (He's the flagship for Marvel right? I'm not a comic book guy.)

[@maskalumni6037]

@@thedicetower Have we checked if Tom and Quinns mothers have the same name?

[@Erlaad]

Justine Society of Games

[@wolvz7081]

Team SUSD vs Team Dice Tower at Sonar. At a convention, I’d love to see that!

[@ishoottheyscore8970]

Could Captain Sonar be played over Zoom?

[@ishotmyboss]

What's a convention?

[@FlawlesSanshiro]

Benjamin Hall omg...! Things will REALLY heat up!

[@invisiblesupermonkeyism5862]

Genius

[@benbruening2165]

@@FlawlesSanshiro l

[@JarradShaw]

I really really loved Quinns being with Tom and Zee. His commentary, conversation, jokes, and intelligent comments complimented Tom and Zee and the games that were talked about. I really(!) hope he comes on again to do more top tens with Tom and Zee very soon. So so good listening to all 3 of them together

[@Ras137]

Are you suggesting TOME and Zee did not have intelligent comments?

[@markiv2942]

Same. I do miss Sam tho but Quinn compliments Tom and Zee nicely.

[@quiescent1530]

Complements*

[@thelyghter7927]

27:31 How many boardgames do you know that need TWO rooms? Well, theres TWILIGHT IMPERIUM. Loved that.

[@ryanbauer726]

Would love if there was more crossovers with SUSD.

[@gustavogirao]

Same here!

[@LatenightLyle]

REALLY hope you’re able to have Quinns on more in the future. Really looking forward to him getting more comfortable. He’s so polite and humbly deferential that his personality we love so much becomes a bit dampened.

[@stacie_everdell]

He's being a proper guest. Kinda like how we behave ourselves when we are guests versus how we act at home. Tom was equally polite when he was invited to SU&SD.

[@LatenightLyle]

@@stacie_everdell I understand, but that’s not what makes for the best presentation. It’s better to sound more natural. Tom was respectful when he was on SU&SD but was still fully “Tom”. If anything, Quinns was even more apologetic as a host than he was as a guest. It’s polite, sure; but it would be better to see him more relaxed and naturally “Quinns”.

[@modemacabre]

Interesting watching a video where each of these people are somewhat deferentially uncomfortable with each other. I agree that bit more familiarity would help the chemistry. Hopefully we get to see that and be proven right. Still a great piece of entertainment.

[@APieceoftheAction]

I can completely relate to Quinns in this video. I noticed the change in his behavior too, but you have to remember that SU&SD is scripted to be funny, and top 10s like this are more off the cuff then what he usually does. I think it just showed Quinn's true personality, which, while it might not be as witty as it seems to be on his own channel, is still just as charming.

[@danpsou]

This was my favorite Top Ten in a long time, particularly because some of the picks were hilarious. Zee: "My pick is a game in which players cough into each others mouths, and see who's the last one to get sick." Quinns: "My pick is Settlers of Catan." Tom: "My pick..." actually, Tom's list was quite sensible this time.

[@vinclash7763]

Please have Quinns back on at The Dice Tower. Bring Matt to come along with him too. Great episode!

[@CharlieWellsPlus]

Board game personalities whose name shares the most in common with the word 'Unique": Quinns.

[@Nikleas]

Still remember Tom talking about Food Chain Magnate before his review: “I lost -24 to 800 points, I have thoughts...” lol

[@JR-sv7kh]

Zee really is such an entertaining host. With Sam Healy I played and loved almost every game he talked about, but Zee he plays fhgkehfh board game from Tajikistan. And guess what....he makes fhgkehfh seem like fun. Zee never lose that hunger you have to push boundaries.

[@Indubitably14]

I liked Sam's personality but rarely bought his suggestions. Zee, Tom and Quinns have all made me spend money...but I regretted a few of Tom & Quinns suggestions. I've loved everything Zee has recommended.

[@markiv2942]

@@Indubitably14 @J R The chemistry between Zee, Tom and Sam was perfect and MAGICAL. Tom is like the Tinker (plays anything if rules are tinkered with), Sam is the Serious one (No party games and like meaty games) and Zee is the Zany one (small, fast, quirky games). I like Quinns actually best in his solo mode since he goes fullblast...well..Quinn. Tom has similar taste to mine but Zee I think has really amazing insights and makes you think games that you might wanna try to play even tho you already know you won't like them yourself ;D

[@gim666]

This collaboration is awesome, we want more of Dice Tower and SU&SD collaboration!!!

[@tedchevalier]

This was a great meeting of the minds. Would love it if this was a semi-regualr!

[@stuartellis2]

Agreed. Want to see more!

[@nuncapasaran9374]

I'm in the beginning phases of getting heavy into tabletop gaming and like a month ago, I didn't know any of you, and now I'm like all excited like "ooh it's Tom, Zee, and Quinns in the same video!"

[@shimmeryphil]

And plus one for getting Quinns back on, preferably with Matt!

[@jasonminer9871]

Love seeing it every time the Dice Tower and SUSD are in videos together. I would love to see more of you all together regularly!

[@juvigoat2168]

Loved this show! Big fan of both, have always felt that Zee’s the bridge between the two and now seeing them altogether really made my day. Thanks for doing this!

[@TylerAndToast]

I love how everyone had input about each game discussed. The back and forth discussion was exceptional in this one

[@beauboutwell5497]

Did Zee just turn "Smooth Operator" into "Strange Apparatus?" What do THOSE lyrics look like?! XD

[@JonTalbain777]

This was a great Top Ten! Love the energy. I always like how someone has a completely different take on what the parameters of the list are. It always leads to such interesting and entertaining discussion.

[@rhubahb]

Love that you guys are bringing in other creators (like Quinns and Rahdo) for these lists and discussions. Love Quinns! More Quinns! (please?) Still remember finding Shut Up & Sit Down under the Dice Tower umbrella many years ago. So glad I did!

[@Yesbryn]

Best top 10 list from the Dice Tower in ages. Quinns works really well with you guys.

[@phatshah7377]

I think tom and zee are the perfect matchup for quinn and matt. You guys should do more like this

[@hanseathl]

Witness was the first title that came to mind as I read the title. Such a gem. I will try to bring it to the table this weekend.

[@terrencesoltz8943]

Games that popped into my head: Five Tribes - I don’t think I’ve seen the mancala mechanism applied in two dimensions elsewhere. Photosynthesis - The height/shadow mechanism seems really unusual. Balancing Aliens - I guess there are a lot of balancing games, but this one I found to be uniquely frustrating.

[@ScoobyNoobyNoob]

Great lists, great commentary, *unique top 10, thanks to Quinns for being a guest on the Dice Tower. Loved watching, ty.

[@AndICanTalk2]

I really loved this! Spectacular guest and list as usual! Bravo to everyone involved.

[@infinitec1]

Loved the crossover with Quinns! Many more games on my radar now.

[@dalembertian]

This is the best combination of Dice Tower and guests I've seen so far - plus an amazing topic, I ended up with a huge list of things I DEFINITELY want to check out! Amazing games, I had a lot of fun just watching. Plus, and maybe I'm reading too much into it, but to me this show was also the result of combining the "Ameritrash" type of humour of Tom and Zee with the "Euro style" of Quinns - amazing result, I haven't laughed so much with these videos since a long time...

[@APieceoftheAction]

Really awesome to see Quinns on the channel again. I would never have thought to put Tigris & Euphrates on a list like this, but after he explained it, I think I agree with him. It does take your mind awhile to wrap around it and I can't think of another game (aside from Y&Y obviously) that does anything similar.

[@MirkoCano]

I could watch these crossovers forever. My favourite reviewers together! Quinn's list is pretty solid, by the way. It's funny that his review of Root seemed negative to me but it seems that the game has grown on him with the time.

[@shawnmcvic]

What a fun video! Seeing Quinn’s on DT was great! One game that came to mind was Tobago. I’m sure they’d tell me why it’s not unique; but I’ve never played anything else like it.

[@AthexTube]

Another amazing show, really glad to see the collab!

[@monoludico6166]

SU&SD and TDT sharing a boardgame panel is like AC/DC and NIN sharing a scenario. So coooool!

[@joshuag7027]

This was such a fun video to watch, Definitely want to see Quinns or any of the SU&SD guys back, I really like it when you get other collaborators on these from other channels. Zee wins for most unique

[@angeliquenewey4350]

Late to this video - excellent lists, gentlemen. Loved every part of this upload. Really enjoyed the collab too. Blessings from South Africa

[@johchadow]

Great lists, fun to see Quinns on here, hope to see more collaborations like this!

[@willbovenzi4346]

I'm not sure these are top 10, but my unique game picks: Ladies & Gentlemen, Keyforge, Dr. Shark, Cleopatra & The Society of Architects, Hansa Teutonica, Tzolkin, Neue Heimat, Stronghold, We're Doomed, and Doodle Quest

[@IIIWITHOUTaNAMEIII]

Loved this . My two points of reference when it comes to boardgames finally together.

[@ben_shaw_]

Every list that Zee puts Shipwreck Arcana on, Tom gets really interested and then says he doesn't think he has played it..... get it played Tom! 👍

[@MCJesse-hu4ru]

This was quite enjoyable. Wish Calimala had been mentioned. I love the action selection in Calimala. I also love trying to time when the scoring is going to occur.

[@SirBlackjack010]

Wow, Zee had a lot of interesting games in his list, and he sold them well.

[@ianoble]

This could be my favorite Top 10 list. Great job! So funny!!

[@yapx]

I love all of you three so much yall have no idea how happy i am to see this again

[@skarnl]

Was fun watching this. Heard some new games worth looking into. Thanks guys!

[@sojou.RN.]

Loved the crossover! Would love to see more top 10s with you three.

[@MrTyWagner]

I love the dynamic between T, Q, and Z; I hope you all can do more videos together!

[@JohnPeterBrekke]

The most unique games from my collection: The Mind, Yellow & Yangtze (I don't own Tigris & Euphrates, sadly) and Yggdrasil Chronicles! That lovely, lovely tree...

[@aarondovauo7598]

This one made my sides hurt I laughed so much, great energy among the guys.

[@boardalmighty3843]

Absolutely loved the list but was surprised not to see Fog of Love on there!

[@rcbcarm987]

So cool that you and Quinn connected. Two best game channels connected. I literally feel like I'm hanging out with my friends.

[@koonfasa]

Your favourite, most unusual and interesting games from you guys! This is going to be epic. And the crossovers are going to be stand out! Actually, so will this video. Can’t wait to enjoy this!

[@clipsolo]

Quinns brings in some great conversation! Please do take him along in the future too!

[@ciaranmalone8133]

Awesome, loved it. Please do more collabs!

[@denshewman]

Love the ep, and love the crossover! More, please! Happy holidays!

[@PwndNewbie]

Love the Netrunner pick. What Quinns was trying not to say is that most collectible card game players are not smart enough to play games on the level of Netrunner.

[@chobe78]

It's the same with mmorpgs. Sometimes one game (WoW) brainwashes so many people, that many much better, richer, deeper games have no chance.

[@alejandrorivas4585]

@@chobe78 this is only valid if you only value depth of play in a game. Its easy to forget the other half of a game, which is the people. Wow is the oldest, most influential, and most populated MMO, and so a lot of people value it for the community it has moreso than the game. Same with the card games. Yeah, maybe netrunner is a more refined game than MTG, but if your friends all play magic, you meet new friends playing magic, if your local spots play magic, then narurally you're gonna wanna spend time with those people playing something everyone enjoys. For many, community is more important than game quality.

[@chobe78]

@@alejandrorivas4585 Not talking about that... When new MMO's were released they HAD the players and a community. Your reason played absolutely no role here. But then the WoW expectations made them return and THAT'S what annoyed me for several years. People just knew one single sort of mmorpg and expected everything from this in every other one. Surprise surprise they were disappointed. It's great that this weird habit stopped at some point in gaming history and other great games had a chance of continue existing.

[@RzorFox]

This was fantastic! Please do more crossovers with SU&SD! The beginning and the end was a bit rambly but once they into the Boardgame reviewing it was hilarious.

[@SladeWeston]

There were some cool choices. Apart from the duplicates on their list, these came to mind. Pack & Stack - A moving truck packing simulator game where the goal is to fit wood blocks of different sizes into a moving truck. Dungeon Drop - A cube dropping game where cubes are dumped on the board, forming the board and pieces for a set collection game.

[@seangrady9542]

So awesome seeing you both together!

[@tonyorchard4057]

I love the board gaming community what other industry has competing content providers so happy to combine talent for the pure fun and entertainment of the viewers so proud to be part of this community.

[@crushingit5128]

@11:35 the way Zee answered that question in all sincerity and thoughtfulness had me laughing

[@pavlatoar]

Thank you very much, guys. You provide a lot of great information.

[@sluggo562]

Fog of love, Coma Ward and Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr. None of them games I'd want to own and play regularly, far too depressing, but definitely spring to mind as the most unique and eloquent games out there, both in theme and mechanically.

[@Katasunder]

Oh man this was an awesome top 10 list, I laughed hard multiple times, my favourite at 1:32:17 :D

[@shimmeryphil]

As I said in the chat, I can't believe that Quinns didn't go for Fog of Love. Although I've been watching SU&SD for years I've only just started catching up on the podcasts and hit the Fog of Love convention chat last night and they talked a LOT about how they'd never come across anything like it!

[@Quinns_Quest]

Ahhh I forgot about that game! That would have been a superb entry.

[@shimmeryphil]

Thanks@@Quinns_Quest - I did have the slight advantage of having listened to it just the day before! Very scared to watch your Eclipse 2 review as I was pretty all in on the original ( boardgamegeek.com/thread/846543/pimping-fleets-easy-way )but it is even more eye wateringly expensive now I'm in NZ.

[@ClockworkWyrm]

We used to have a game like World of Yo-Ho way back in the day called Bean-Bag Buccaneers! The only difference was that instead of phones it had a 3'x4' map and you sailed around these 8"x10" pirate ships that fired bean bags at one another. Hits landed on your opponents ship caused spring-loaded parts to pop off. Such fun!

[@Cryptandos]

This was a very cool top10!!!! Probably my favourite this year

[@un-ku_son]

This is a list I’ve been waiting for for a while.

[@14stockfan]

My two favorite board game content creators Dice Tower and SU&SD on the same show? We need more of this please!

[@isabelledt6109]

The only one I've got in all of your 3 lists is Nokosu Dice. Love it !

[@Rayalda]

Loved this! Please do more Dice Tower x Shut Up & Sit Down crossovers!

[@partypao]

Love you guys! Thanks for doing this!

[@chadhill9901]

Loved having Quins on a top 10. Zendo and Elusis sounds a lot like a game I used to play at camp called Mau (Mou? Moww?). There are a lot of rules but you can't explain the rules to anyone, so you just have to stumble through it till you start to pick up the rules.

[@chrismyers9897]

Mau! Best card game ever. But you did just explain the first rule, there for you must take an extra card next time you play.

[@chadhill9901]

@@chrismyers9897 Point of order, I don't think I'll be playing it again anytime soon. I think that, and another I may have just hinted at, are the only rules I even remember :P

[@RicksPoker]

I would suggest: Tamsk. All of your pieces are hour glasses, so time itself becomes a playing piece. Warm regards, Rick.

[@Drewkas0]

I agree regarding Tigris and Euphrates. The way it plays is incredibly unique. ..and Quinn's is right, even though the rules are SUPER simple, they are uncannily difficult for new players grasp. It's so weird when you're teaching it.

[@lilianempls]

He's so delightful.

[@CurtisHJr]

I think Obsession is one of the most unique games I’ve played. It has a combination of activities (tiles), servants (workers), and guests (cards) that feels so unlike anything else.

[@cantrip7]

I LOVED this video. Please make more crossovers!

[@america5808]

Great top 10! Quinns fit in really well I thought!

[@derekschroeder291]

Love QE! Tom didn’t sell it well enough - the strategy goes way beyond just bidding and it is actually one of my favorite pallete cleansers.

[@marcbennett9232]

Nice. Two on my list are Khronos for a unique time travel game and terakh for very unique components

[@KerloTech]

I love Tom, I love Quinns, but Zee is the guy I want to hang out with and have a beer.

[@hyvll]

With Quinns... Can't miss that. 🤯

[@IronSalamander8]

Root is pretty original and I'm a long time wargamer and totally fine with the pick! I like Vast more and find it even more original than Root, although there are some similarities, they are quite different, and being able to play as the cave or the manor (depending on which version you are playing), is one of the most unusual and interesting things I've ever seen. If you want a space hog, try World in Flames! I love that game so much, but with the maps, force pools, and production charts, we had 2 4x8 tables and at least 3 cafeteria tables to play it on! Love me some Cosmic Encounter! Need to play it more. It's great seeing you all together like this, if we had NPI as well it would be even better!

[@nielsjansen]

two favourite channels teaming up, love it

[@blacksheep9950]

The only trick-taking-adjacent (it's a climbing game, which are related but not the same) game in my collection is Maskmen, which has the unique twist that the cards have no inherent values at the start of each hand. The act of playing is what determines which cards are ranked high or low and it resets each hand.

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

Nokosu dice was played on Heavy Cardboard. It looked fun!

[@martello2311]

Well...I just need to save some special stuff here...just dont get bothered 13:15 Truffel-Schnuffel 18:08 Polarity 27:44 Mord im Arosa 38:07 Trotofant 43:49 Q.E.

[@pauljohnson8847]

Rodney, Timm, and Quinns. One thing I appreciate about the Dice Tower is their inclusiveness and how they keep spreading the hobby and bring together other important voices. Okay, also Rahdo.

[@CarriedbyGg]

What about all the...women?

[@akmalfikri]

"I worked with you for a while. I get it." LMAO

[@jwood314]

These are fantastic! I LOVE these!

[@randalladkins7452]

Quinns was great! You should have him back for another Top 10 sometime! :)

[@zhaalseed8978]

So happy Cosmic Encounter made this list. Was wondering why no one said it and then boom!, its number 1 and not from Tom. Awesome.

[@12345678abracadabra]

tom: intimidated by their hugeness of size zee: ??? 0:25

[@modemacabre]

Great show guys. And now that this is happened let's shoot for the moon: a Top 5/Panel Discussion featuring Tom, Zee. Quinns, Matt, and Rahdo. Coming live to a convention (probably not near you) near me (Essen). That would be epic! (Hey, I can dream. And please don't explain to me why this will never happen. I know.)

[@DanYoungMusic]

I love dice tower-SUSD crossovers so much.

[@lepruk86]

Was really expecting to see Millennium Blades mentioned. Was quite surprised it was not

[@mmccluskey2867]

More SUSD / Dice Tower cross overs please! Really enjoyed both so far

[@trapper0707]

Well, now we need another crossover video with the full Shut Up and Sit Down team

[@TheGatorDude]

Cosmic Encounter was one of my favourite games until I started playing MtG under the Commander format. It provides almost an identical experience for me, and just destroys it. Still a great game, just never been replaced so easily for me while also being a game I enjoy.