THIS Is Your Favourite Board Game Channel?!

[@actualol]

Come join our Discord community and get the newsletter! patreon.com/actualol

[@sparkingconduit]

You’re definitely very funny and informative about games. I want to be able to contribute to your Patreon, but I just don’t have the finances to make it another recurring payment right now. But please keep doing what you do. Your videos are the most useful at helping me cut through the chaff of mediocre games.

[@bigg3110]

I am in the same boat. But I was able to give $1 a month his way which is pittance for the work but I guess even if we do that it helps. (Hope this doesn't add any unnecessary pressure just wanted to flag up that there are options beyond the main tiers)

[@actualol]

I totally understand - not everyone is in a position to donate. Thank you for watching my videos, that helps too!

[@GeekHappiness]

During the pandemic, this channel directed me to games to share with my family. We’d always loved games but my oldest daughter (then 9) declared Mondays to be game night. So I needed more than the few I had left over from childhood and I was NOT BUYING MONOPOLY. Between Actualol and Wil Wheaton’s Tabletop I ended up with a bunch of games (despite Jon’s admonishment not to buy too many). Actualol has yet to steer me wrong! So I definitely became a patron as a way of thanking Jon!

[@3MBG]

Jon, you are one of my favorite board game channels, in no small part because we have the same mentality about this review gig. Being straight up with our opinions & not rolling out the paid "BEST GAME EVER" content are a huge part of that. Folks, support Actualol, he does good stuff. And unlike so many folks out there in board game land, is actually funny and cares about his content.

[@hermanturnip3984]

Been following you for many years now, and have grown to appreciate your suggestions and advice, and dig your sense of humor. Here's looking to yet another year of videos from you!

[@bheurk]

These arguments and insights really speak to me. You're the channel I most share videos of to newbies. Thanks for taking the time to explain! I've joined the Patreon.

[@matthewbarker9134]

This is by far the most consistently entertaining board game channel. JP radiates sincerity and good humour, without being an edge lord or sneaking in a lot of political comments. I loved seeing him appear in a SUSD video years ago. I promise to join Patreon as soon as my current period of unemployment comes to an end!

[@actualol]

Thanks Matthew!

[@kimcarlsenGD]

Never felt as called out as when you said I watch at work :o

[@Tornroot]

I probably found your channel a year ago or so, and I've been patiently waiting for every one since. You're funny, give good opinions, and clearly put a lot of effort into your videos. You deserve all the support you can get, so you've got a new patron from me!

[@thomasoswald4626]

You make some strong points. #9 was the one that particularly resonated with me; I’d like to see as many new gamers as possible, and this channel is quite possibly the ultimate introduction to board gaming on KZbin. I’ve never been a patron for anything, but you can expect to see me soon!

[@actualol]

Thank you, that's great to hear 🙏

[@thewobblyninja]

about 5:12 - I personally decided to support your patreon for your honesty in your reviews. I'm a newcomer to board game world and your videos have helped heaps. Although now I'm more lenient to thematic and RPG boards, but I kept watching your channel for ideas for games to play with my family.

[@VieneLea]

Your channel is absolutely, by far my board-game favourite because of how down-to-earth it is. Most channels are overtly critical with some ridiculous rating and criteria, while you focus on what's important. Oh, and you also have the best sound and editing skills.

[@actualol]

Thank you 😊 I try my best!

[@glallenclan]

I like your reviews as they tell me relevant info. - not just "I really love this game" which is very unhelpful; while being entertaining and humerous. Thank-you

[@actualol]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@MasterDayman]

Cool video! Still waiting for the continuation of your top 50 games list though:)

[@actualol]

I never reached the funding goals, and I couldn't make those videos without paying for outside help, so they have been shelved indefinitely.

[@trickynumber7]

You won ticket to ride by 1 point.....

[@actualol]

😂 And it clearly still stings!

[@Sgrand80]

As someone great once said, it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning is winning :)

[@raymondlaliberte]

Thank you so much for all your work! I am a French Canadian and you are the only English Board Game Channel that I follow. Your reviews, tops and tips are soooo good! I admit that I don’t catch all the jokes and references but you help me improving my English! I’ll see how I can become a Patreon. Long life to your Channel! 😊

[@actualol]

Thank you Raymond! I can assure you at all the jokes you're not catching are rubbish anyway 😂

[@siksith]

Is $5 a month really the minimum? Sorry, new to Patreon, so if I'm wrong please let me know. But I'm probably more able to commit to $2 a month. Any way to give a one time donation without having to worry about a subscription? Love the channel and really do want to help!

[@actualol]

Hi, thanks for your question. You can back Patreon at any level you want, such as $2 a month. It means you won't get the usual rewards, but I would appreciate the support and many people donate in this way! If you would rather make a one-off donation, you can do that via Paypal using this link: paypal.me/actualol Thank you for considering supporting the channel 🙂

[@darrengreen9250]

John Purkis knows his stuff - please support if you can!

[@kittikats]

I'm a patreon member and it's worth it. I love the newsletter and the discord. I share the videos with my boardgaming friends and look up games that seem interesting to buy ( I may finally get my hands on stipulations). (You can see my name in the credits as per point 8) Let's be honest, he wouldn't ask if he didn't need to. Do you want to lose actualol? To never again see Timmy eat a dice? To miss out on mum saying something surprising dark or innapropriate? To never see Barry get crushed by life? (We will leave discussions about cards and rule books with faces for another day.)

[@actualol]

Thank you for sharing! I'm glad you're a happy patron :) Where are you getting Stipulations from?! I lost mine! I didn't think it was available anymore.

[@kittikats]

@@actualol there's someone on BGG selling it

[@mjoninha]

Can you do a list with games for those who don't see very well? Usually family doesn't want to play games because they have to put on glasses or because the visual design of the game is too detailed to be able to follow and see quickly

[@michaelwesten4624]

John, keep on boarding and making goofy stuff for the whole internet to see

[@actualol]

I will try!

[@cwb95k]

Thanks for being entertaining and fun and avoiding politics. I've unsubscripted from channels that I felt were overly political. What does it mean if I read rulebooks in bed?

[@actualol]

Reading rulebooks in bed is a good way to get ahead! It means you're prepared :)

[@cwb95k]

@@actualol #boardgameboyscout

[@mattpburgess]

"Get all the same perks" > surely "all the same Perkis" ?

[@zsalt1221]

Yeah it is

[@actualol]

Well that's good then 🙂

[@NamaTiti]

I have bought less games because of you and have bought some of my favorite games because of you. Thank you

[@CG_Hali]

Get political? Who the heck told you that LOL

[@ultranativefric]

Do you have a Ko-Fi as well? Or a place to make one time donations? I’m not sure if I can pay consistently, but I would like to try! I’ve enjoyed so much of your videos during work, laughed really hard, appreciated the sincerity and you not covering every big name on Kickstarter. It’s helped grounded me and want to pursue the hobby further.

[@actualol]

Thank you! You can send one time donations via PayPal.me/actualol. But I'll look into setting up a Ko-Fi thanks for the tip. Glad you're enjoying them 🙂

[@ultranativefric]

@@actualol Thank you! I’ll look out for it in the future. I’m not sure which taxes more, but I sent a donation right now. Happy New Year and best of luck!!

[@actualol]

I've received it thank you, you're very kind 😊

[@lioneljonson161]

As a $10/mo Patron I’m a big fan of #8 especially as I get extra prominence due to alphabetical fortune (not the pseudonym I use on YT). Keep it up John. I appreciate the value I get for the money.

[@actualol]

Your parents really were very clever when they named you Aardvark.

[@lioneljonson161]

@@actualol ALOL

[@nedeljkodukic7279]

I put a like then I listen to your video.

[@BenBroomfield]

For your Q&A: Do you know any games like Fantasy Realms that aren’t fantasy themed? I love that game, but wish there was something similar I could play with my family. Cheers dude, keep up the good work.

[@cindykrimes8392]

Marvel Remix

[@AfterNow_72]

Hi. Thanks for all your content !! Great and fun .... I was looking for a "Istanbul" game play . Have you played ? Do you liked ? Thanks a lot . Arthur from São Paulo/ Brazil.

[@actualol]

Thanks Arthur :) I have played Istanbul, it's a very solid game. Hard to describe in a short space! I don't love it, but it's quite unique and thinky.

[@abdiassaavedra8823]

Keep it up dude! Donate if you can ppl!!!

[@XOB89]

I- I'm not at work 😳

[@Kelevra4]

Maybe :P

[@actualol]

Go on... 😘