Too Many Bones - Right for you / Wrong for you - (Quackalope - Board Game)

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Too Many Bones comes loaded for bear by breaking into a new genre: the dice-builder RPG. This game takes everything you think you know about dice-rolling and turns it on its head. Dripping with strategy, this fantasy-based RPG puts you in the skin of a new race and takes you on an adventure to the northern territories to root out and defeat growing enemy forces and of course the infamous "baddie" responsible.
Team up or go it alone in a 1-4 player Coop or Solo play campaign. With over 100+ unique skill dice and 4-7 classes to choose from, every battle is its own mini challenge to figure out. Your adventure will consist of 8-12 battles before you reach your final destination and face off against one of a number of possible kingpins in order to win. Along the way, you will be faced with storyline decisions that will quickly have you weighing risk/reward, odds, and logic - with dice woven into every aspect! Your party will also be faced with other decisions: when to rest, when to explore, or even which fights to pursue! The Encounter cards offer fun plot twists and some comic relief, all while setting the stage for your next battle. - From BGG
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[@user-hn7zb5vd6z]

There is a funny thing in the title of this game,In russian(i'm russian) bone is "кость",and that means "dice" as well.

[@Quackalope]

In the states we have the phrase “roll the bones” - meaning dice - so it also means dice here as well! Cool that it’s the same word for you!

[@michaelritter1722]

Thousands of years ago, they made dice from goat (or other animal) ankle bones. That is why many languages have mixed language of dice and bones.

[@TheRobuzz]

Same in Polish :)

[@chrismiller4863]

Have wanted this for so long and finally pulled the trigger. Count me in the exception to the rule for also getting everything available and in stock as well as pre-ordering the magnificently overproduced box to hold it all. Keep up the great work!

[@gameline146]

I cannot wait to teach this. I really think that some of the things that you wanted an upgrade to (combat mat, terrain, beginning day story) are out there in undertow/40 Days/AoT. The key to this game is that each gearloc is different and that you really have to learn a gearloc and use that gearloc a couple times to see the way they can really shine. Also, gearlocs change their advantage based on the number of gearlocs. So, for example, I play patches as more of a healer at a 1-2 player count, but move more towards buffing at 3-4 gearlocs. I love that bones add those backup plans and that sometimes, I am purposefully rerolling defense dice just to fail to get bones to setup for a backup plan. This game is tough though because losing a battle hurts, but it can chain and losing a couple in succession REALLY sets you back. It's not impossible, and it has mitigation but too much failure is definitely not what you want. I think the goal is to make you play again and learn the gearloc more and try different combinations. This game is not for everyone and requires a bit to learn BUT with a good teacher and someone to help you learn it, I think a lot of the frustrations that you would have that may make you sell your copy because you got so frustrated (extreme example I'm sure :) ) could be warded away. There are plenty of gearlocs to accommodate playstyles, theme, and tactics. This one of my top 5 of all time easy. It was #1 for a long time but there are a couple that have matched it so now its like I have a top game, but 3 games, and 2nd is really 4th. Looking forward to helping you give this another go! Also, the gearlocs sport some amazing pants that are functional and comfortable for sleeping and killing with equal enjoyment!

[@cleftboywonder]

Thanks for this comment dude!

[@sympatheia]

This is a great video! The right/ wrong for you format is super useful and now I know for sure that I'll be buying too many bones

[@Quackalope]

Glad you enjoyed it :) this game is a real gem for those that enjoy the play style!

[@cleftboywonder]

Thanks for posting this, i got so excited when i heard the music! Keep it up!

[@aleksandrivanchenko6323]

One of the best review of Too Many Bones, especially the final "advice" part

[@gowest7797]

Just got my set of everything today. Videos like this helped me make that decision. Trove chest arrives tomorrow.

[@Quackalope]

Oh!!! I hope you love it :)

[@Palessan69]

finally a camera i can read the cards with. well in this case dice

[@leebedford7293]

I saw this video a few months ago and based on this I went and bought the base game and then went back and immediately bought all that was currently available for it! I love it, the production quality is unbelievable and the gameplay, especially with the Age of Tyranny campaign expansion! Thanks for covering this guys, but my bank account hates you!!! 😂

[@Quackalope]

It is so fancy XD - We adore it and I can't wait for the next expansion to arrive!

[@leebedford7293]

Quackalope In addition to buying all that was currently available, I also preordered everything else!!!! Really looking forward to the Trove Box!

[@janbigas682]

What Is This Game - 1:03 Theme - 1:48 Accessibility - 4:36 Gameplay - 7:25 Modes of Play (Player Count) - 10:50 Innovation - 13:24 Price - 16:43

[@Palessan69]

this is necessary

[@NicoMNiac]

I love your right for you / wrong for you format. Quickly diving into the topics, providing your opinion on your criteria is very helpful. Just one small complaint on this video: the background music is a little bit of a distraction.... rather loud and it flutters me 😉

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

Yes, to use background music effectively in a video like this, it should be barely audible.

[@anonym8951]

Very good Video- thanks

[@benjamincarter6095]

My favorite thematic game. I normally prefer Euros, but this one does it for me.

[@Quackalope]

It is so smooth. Can't wait for the new content.

[@antoniapineiro7124]

I like how Jesse said "Or if you're like me, you start out by getting everything", only to have Jan pat him on the back and say "You are the exception to the rule, buddy!" :) I'm the exception too, I guess because I ordered everything they had in stock when I decided to go for it :) But I blame you, personally, for still not being able to get Ghillie or Nugget. I'm also looking forward to the new Splice expansion and new characters releasing soon.

[@Quackalope]

I have gotten a bit better about going all in . . . but I do just like to own everything - especially with a game like this that I know I will enjoy and keep on the shelf!

[@bholmes4]

#1 Is that a KDM shirt? If so please give us your thoughts on KDM and any expansions you have played. #2 This is my first video I have seen from you guys (linked from BGG) and I had to instantly subscribe. You provide very intelligent and well thought out opinions but if I could provide any suggestions I would keep reviews under 15 minutes. If you want to add expansion content provide that as a separate video.

[@Quackalope]

Hey! I am working on some kdm content :) just slowly! Also - I 100% agree we need to get some tighter videos out - this format is supposed to be that 10min video style (we just are learning how to do that effectively)

[@shinjial]

This game seems totaly bonkers and wonderful. I feel tempted to try it.

[@Quackalope]

If that’s your take away XD - than I say go for it!

[@deshawntyson8370]

I know I am kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to watch new tv shows online?

[@Wallach_a]

Thank you for this review. Very thorough and helped me in choosing a new game. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Quackalope]

Oh - keep me posted! This is a good one :)

[@Wallach_a]

Quackalope ordered the newest edition. 👍🏻

[@jonathanw3199]

Really love this game, and have pretty much all of it and even with the price tag I am under $10 spent per hour played ( yeah I am a weird one and keep track of that.) One thing I will say adding in the 40 days expansion ( campaign) adds in several new day 1-3 days which really helps and I wish that was with the base game,.

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

I keep track of that too...I'm still at ~$20 per hour, but quickly approaching the sub $10/hour. One of my favorite solo experiences.

[@docbun]

Thanks! I'd love to hear your important points to consider for Cloudspire. (See, I have a friend who owns Too Many Bones, which I think is the best way to own it :-) but I'm out of luck on Cloudspire. So, with the upcoming reprint + expansion, I am wondering: right or wrong for me? Solo or 2-player only? (Is it a trend in Chip Theory games?)

[@Quackalope]

We will have coverage of Cloudspire before the next KS launch :)

[@SteelyStrummer]

I like this format!

[@Quackalope]

I like your format! :)

[@simonrousseau2398]

Again another great video ! Wish you could do it for Cloudspire too ! ;) ahaha

[@Quackalope]

Cloudspire content is being filmed this evening :) - I think we are starting with a overview / how to play.

[@ryantmuir]

I've recently purchased both, cannot wait to hear your thoughts on both!

[@jaymea8907]

Love this video guys thank you! Had a question about the Undertow you mentioned. If you get Undertow. Will you still need to get the core game if you like Undertow? Thanks.

[@franckahtchou1435]

Great video, thanks.

[@Quackalope]

Quack Quack!

[@raiseyourback1388]

Very good one format and video, really help me out ! Id' love to see another one on Too Many Bones diving into the loads of expansions there is, and espacially another one on the Campaign perspective, since Undertow/Unbreakable and Age of Tyranny, and also housemade rulling base game kinda compete for it, and it's very hard to have an idea of the campaign feeling with this game, balanced it with the price tag etc, for what to buy first. I wanna buy it for that purposes, very eager to grab it and with expansions (price is the only deterrent), any info on that will be much appreciated. Thanks for all, and just a note : music is a bit loud and strange in this.

[@JeffreyQProductions]

Quackalope, much of your shelf and my shelf is identical. Too Many Bones, KDM, Bunny Kingdom, 7th, Continent, Middara. We would get along very well.

[@jriggz2938]

Maybe a bit too late to ask but was looking for some insight on 2 player first time experience options. It appears to be Undertow from a ease to get into and possibly balanced for a 1-2 player standpoint. I could see how TMB core would be more difficult to figure out game as well as characters go best based on how many people are playing. So with that and looking at CTG 10$ flat shipping, what are some most haves to go along with Undertow. Is it the HP chips, the 2.0 map, or absolute must have characters or extra baddies or combo?

[@UKDagnar]

I find this game is slightly better as a 1 or 2 player game, more than that slows it a fair bit and the difficulty often ramps up too fast for new players. Undertow looks like a great start point to find out if you like it but be prepared to love it and realise you have no where to go but to buy the Core game next (perhaps by then you love it so much you won't mind having to start a new journey?) I recommend your first play be on your own with Picket & Patches against the first Tyrant (Nom) and set aside plenty of time (2 to 3 hours) to study the rules and slowly plot your way through. It's quite rules heavy but that first slow run through sets you up with a level of knowledge that will save you a lot of time in the future. Yeah you'll make mistakes etc. but your next game will start to tease out what's great about TMB. I bought the Core game and played 3 sessions on my own with the different Gearlocks against the first 3 Tyrants, I felt it was missing a campaign, I wanted to fight through each of the Tyrants and carry over some progress rather than start from scratch every session. Age of Tyranny provides all that content and transformed TMB for me. I also threw in the 40 Days in Delore add on which adds a lot of "minion" chips and a few extra cards to provide more variability to each of my campaign sessions. By this point you've invested a fair bit of money but this is stunningly high quality, this is an Heirloom game that will last for decades. I find mayself thinking often about when I can next get the game out for my next session, more than any of my other games.

[@tombiby5892]

Here's a 2020 price update for those curious. On the Chip Theory website the base game is $130 and the Undertow "affordable" entry point is $90. Shipping is $10. Expansion characters are $25 each or $90 for a 4-pack. All-in-all a very risky purchase no matter what option you choose. And with people saying the base game isn't very replayable, you have to factor expansion packs into either base game price. I've been trying to decide for months and this pricetag keeps me away so far.

[@Xolition]

Yup, crazy money for dice.

[@Jellocheck]

What do you mean at min 12:00? Which carackters are good for the real solo play? I prefer tink or gasket but love them both and want play them real solo. Greetings Alexander.

[@Quackalope]

Some have a scale of how they play solo / vs coop.

[@user-wy4jp6wg7x]

Nice passion, that you even Look Like Charakters from the Game. Ghillie on the right Side 😆

[@ivanb4681]

If they ever change the art style I'll get it.

[@seyferPT]

I think the format of the video is very good, well organised in therms of toughs and touching all the important questions. If i can add, maybe not a subject you wanted to touch but in some cases like too many bones, in regards to price payed, it can be helpful to add that even if they buy the game and like it but not enough to keep it, they will be able to sell it for almost the same they bought it because (at least from what i read) CGT doesn't do promos or sell the game at low prices and the game even used is hard to get by (just need to check in BGG). At least for me that's important information that helps alleviate the fear of going all in with 130 dollars plus shipping for a boardgame.

[@marcoabrillo6854]

Did not realize how much weight he gained 😊✌️

[@foarfield]

looks like too many bucks, for too little game.

[@InfernoJo]

I thought when you said "In fact, I own all of chip theory games" I thought you bought the whole company, then I realised you meant chip theory games' games.

[@joseg.6187]

Quack

[@nicolasarevalo6024]

Not for me thanks guys. I prefer more deep games (less straight forwardness) and less randomness in may games. I also have huge problems with unbalanced games. Thanks again

[@KelpieMindTricks]

You should have stated your bias at the beginning.....

[@Quackalope]

We make it clear that we own and enjoy the game from the very start - outside of our own personal tastes we do our best to examine and display the game fairly.

[@KelpieMindTricks]

@@Quackalope Actually, you don't. I've watched the video. This is why I'm pointing it out.

[@Quackalope]

@@KelpieMindTricks Fair enough - this is an early version of right for you / wrong for you - so we were trying to keep it more condensed. Our new stuff is more conversational and often states early if we love a game.