Top 10 Board Games for Newbies

[@actualol]

If you liked the video, please share it with your friends that you're trying to get into board games :)

[@loverboysora]

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[@loverboysora]

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[@SigynsHope]

That's what I'm trying to do! Having each game as a separate video would be useful for promoting them on my Facebook gaming event page. I'll use two Clips of this instead 😊

[@philipmoser3784]

"You ride the train, _and_ you're a geek. You're a train geek."

[@CreakingShelves]

"Are these the kinds of jokes you make on your youtube channel?" oh, that sweet sweet meta-joke

[@elinem8526]

I fell in love with this channel a few days ago and have been bingewatching your recommendations. Surprised you don't have more followers because you 100% deserve them.

[@actualol]

Thank you ❤️ My subscribers are rising thanks to the new video, long may it continue!

[@AndrewANDKunaal]

The effort you put into these videos really shows! Also the surprisingly dirty Spring Meadow jokes were great 😂

[@actualol]

Hey, it's not my fault they made a game with such a rude theme! 😂

[@jiritsu0]

I don't understand how you can consistently do this, but your type of humor tickles me just right. Thanks for the laughs and recommendations!

[@actualol]

It involves hacking your dreams and finding out what tickles you. Not strictly legal but worth it.

[@jareksmith3554]

Hands down the best video yet. So many quotable moments. I will definitely be watching this again. Keep up the amazing job! You're setting a high standard for board game comedy!

[@j.c.mosier7981]

Brilliant! On par with "Christmas" and "Monopoly."

[@GirlsGameShelf]

Great list! And so much fun to watch. The baby shark joke got a hearty laugh out of me since we're in the thick of that. Well done, as always!

[@vespera219]

That one really hit me where it still hurts. 😂

[@joshsimpson1283]

As a person whose spent quite a bit of time in Duluth, the Duluth jokes got me to subscribe 😂

[@j.c.mosier7981]

Nothing says Christmas like losing a cooperative game together. Last year Forbidden Desert, this year Pandemic. Thanks, Jon!

[@DenisRyan]

That's a great list, not just for friends, but every one of these should be in any board game Meetup collection that is open to new members. Most are quick and easy to teach, and all end in laughter. I think this list had the most games that I personally own.

[@actualol]

Thanks, you're right it's a great place for a meetup to start.

[@ThePsh07]

1:07 that whole scene was hilarious 😂

[@gazgibbons5923]

You sir... are a Legend! Great to see the family back again! Wonderful video.

[@sirlagsalot1387]

We finish each others... Dignitas applications. That one got me creasing, absolutely loved it. gunna steal that one

[@rosu3870]

Sticking protrusions into openings is my favourite activity of all times, works well on spring meadows, too. ^^

[@matternst5310]

Mums quote's are the best! Great as always!

[@magicgeeks1955]

So good!! One of your best videos ever. My family loves most of these games, our favorite is Survive. The only one we don’t own is K2. Mostly I want to thank you for the effort that you put into your video. The results are great.

[@actualol]

Awww, thank you. I'm glad it was worth the effort 🙂

[@PaxPixie]

Great list! Stockpile is one of our favorite games. We playtested it before the initial kickstarter. We just kickstarted the second expansion. We just introduced another friend to it and they loved it so much they immediately wanted to buy it. Your videos are great. We love the games for couples that you recommended.

[@grog3514]

We have the problem of not having enough stocks to matter when people sell theirs off. So people end up behaving as if there is no secret information. Do you have a house rule?

[@PaxPixie]

@@grog3514 As far as I'm aware, after around 50 playthroughs of the game with various groups and players, we haven't really encountered that problem. Do you make sure to seed each pile with a card before everyone places so every pile has a stock/card? We missed that rule the first few times. Granted, you typically have a good idea of who has what towards the end of the game, but it's always a surprise at the end of the game to see who has how many of something. Generally I would guesstimate average players end the game with around 5-9 stocks in their portfolio, although it can be as low as 2-3, but the person with so few typically either did something wrong, or had a really wacky strategy and they generally don't win because the goal is to get stocks. We definitely never play with open information. That's the fun of the game. I may know 3 people have stocks in 1 color but no idea how many they have because I don't know what they picked up in their latest stockpile. Not sure if that helps you.

[@buffaloxp]

Jeez... I haven't played Pandemic since March 2020. Think I'll wait a couple more years to revisit it again just in case.

[@siimtokke3461]

In one game of resistance, one of my friends went on a mission with 3 spies and the mission was successful. Basically what happened all of them expected at least one other to fail the mission. That didn't change the outcome of the game, we still lost, but it was really funny.

[@christianque8294]

"I haven't had it this good since the 80's"

[@drappke]

Great list, great video. Had some real laugh out loud moments in there... Thank you

[@melissapananon8136]

We love a Timmy video!! 💕 Yes, we always play Sheriff of Nottingham with new game players & they have always loved it & went out & purchased a copy for themselves! It’s one of my 2girls favorite game to bluff n play!! Love Colt Express 👍🏽 OMG 😲 we are shook-eth to the core-eth!! Thanks Jon for the Shout Out!! Also love Survive!! 🦈 And loving those Pandemic Meeples!! 💕 Thanks Again!! These are our favorite videos with your characters!!! 💞 The Best!!

[@actualol]

Yay! You saw it! You were clearly the best pick for a shout-out cos you watched it so quickly 😁 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@melissapananon8136]

Actualol Clearly 😉🤣 Saw Timmy Must Watch 🤩

[@TehEeveeGeneral]

15:52 Barry's beer-induced crooked train line is sending me 😂

[@SerCapelli]

Love to see you back to your roots. Great video as always!

[@Leron...]

How dare you make fun of my city in your Ticket to Ride segment! The residents of Portland, Oreo are a proud people, and we will not tolerate such blasphemy!

[@actualol]

And you're vegan friendly, just like Oreos.

[@BEAR-247MA]

I love your characters. Hilarious. Also, I love the games you pick. Have purchased quite a few.

[@actualol]

Thank you! The characters will be back again soon 😁

[@jackdempsy7104]

Hey, bub! I’m from Duluth! Not really. Great game picks! The interactions with Barry are the best.

[@captainspoof101]

Another great video, Jon. I would add skull to the list for new gamers. It is so easy to teach and incredibly fun as you probably know. Cheers!

[@actualol]

Skull is amazing. I have a secondary list of games I would use to introduce people to gaming with and Skull is on that. It's a weird distinction but with this list I wanted to recommend longer games that people could really get into.

[@captainspoof101]

@@actualol I completely understand. In my experience though, some people who are apprehensive about gaming can get turned off if the rules explanation takes longer than a few minutes. It's frustrating when that happens but with skull I almost never have that problem and sometimes they open up after playing . Anyoo, loved the video and keep up the good work!!

[@amyrenaud7589]

Seeing this in 2022, I think Pandemic is probably not anyone's favorite game anymore.

[@scottplumer3668]

Yeah, who knew Pandemic would become a LARP?

[@mtri3341]

Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@actualol]

Thank you! Please share it with the world! :)

[@mtri3341]

@@actualol then onto social media it will go!

[@ammi7985]

So good I can't ignore you. I haven't had such pleasure since 90 '. Your new subscriber 🧡

[@svein-erikfalk5570]

This must be the best channel on KZbin for board games!

[@ghantreyOOH]

this was hilarious! i actually loled throughout. keep up the good work!

[@kittikats]

I have no idea why but I keep finding myself answering questions with "I don't know. I've never been to Deluth!"

[@actualol]

Haha! 😂 I love it!

[@alwaysfallingshort]

I'm legitimately from Duluth, this is so surreal. Subscribe.

[@mrnnhnz]

One of the funniest KZbin videos I've ever seen. "I'm not a rat." "No, but it does rhyme with that." (Of course, in some countries to make that work, it'd have to be, "I'm not a rot"...)

[@hugo57k91]

04:21 "icarush your way up the mountain" lmao amazing

[@philipthonemann2524]

Very helpful, thanks - good work! A couple more purchased to tempt the family on weekend visits!

[@emavag8747]

A good list Jon - but I'll put MAJESTY in the list. On the other hand is one of your best videos !

[@Console_Yourself]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Your video’s are so fun to watch!

[@actualol]

Thank you! Welcome aboard! 👋

[@g8kpr3000]

you know the air conditioning on those planes just throw bacteria in your face, you know, that's how Cheryl says her husband got Chlamydia. Lmao

[@hanajurakova1285]

The funniest board games videos I've ever seen !! LOOOOL thank you, I love it

[@sharonlaidley1465]

Just heard you on the radio with Jo Good. How did I not see your channel before? Informative and entertaining during this #lockdown Thank you

[@actualol]

Wonderful, glad you found my channel. I hope I can help you find some games you'll love 🙂

[@SigynsHope]

That orange game behind you was driving me to distraction trying to remember what it was: Secret Hitler! And since watching this the first time, I've gotten Sheriff and Magic Maze. First was a hit, second I've only tested solo and with Dad so far to prepare the teach. Looking for shorts to showcase those games for my birthday event on Facebook, clips of your video here are the best short, useful, non-boring explanations of those games. You might consider making those clips into standalone videos 😊

[@joethomas1775]

A great list of games. Keep up the good work.

[@DanielSong39]

I strongly recommend the expansions for Survive! Escape from Atlantis. The game gets even better at 5-6 players as the body count rises. The squid makes it even more insane. You'll be lucky to save 3-4 meeples and that's the point!

[@FaceInAClock]

Got so excited when I got this notification!

[@n20games52]

Fantastic video and a great selection of games.

[@lykariod]

I lost it with the "cojones" joke 😂😂😂😂

[@the_luggage]

That was very entertaining, thanks, mate!

[@Raidenze]

"We all need a chance to be evil for a bit" Truer words have never been spoken (in a harmless way of course). So few people understand that these days.

[@theokester]

Great list. Fabulous video. Super fun as always. On a different note, where did you get the fun minis for Pandemic?

[@moseth7606]

Genuinely laughing out loud at this one man! 🤣 great work and awesome reviews some i already own thanks to your other vids. Cheers dude!!

[@clarkkent7973]

Play "Baby Shark" at my funeral had to be one of the best ideas ever!

[@SmartSuzanne]

I just found your channel and wanted to see if I knew all these games, and I found out that I didn't, but you did name some of my favourites, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride and Magic Maze are games I play a lot with friends.

[@rons3634]

I don't really care about board games, but I'm starting to get hooked on these videos.

[@bladioYT]

Fantastic video, as always!

[@JBLewis]

But! But! That's not where Duluth is!

[@AnnaNicole.]

Not like there is a huge lake pointing right at it or anything. Shouldn't be hard for maps to get it right.

[@doylay]

I love ticket to ride. Can't wait until my 3 year old and 5 year old are old enough to play it.

[@mendaciousphooka]

6:50 Sounded like Dexter’s Lab!😂

[@cameronmccormick3624]

I'm from Duluth and I loved this video! 😂

[@PaulTobia]

Thumbs up for all cards in sleeves.

[@mercury187]

I hope you have more new content coming! I used to love watching your various characters like you brought back for this video and each game "segment" has me laughing out loud!

[@mikehall9240]

Love love loved this video!

[@ElijahMCbeats]

"Wales is miles away, and there will never be a reason to go there!" :D Best line! (also true)

[@funkdaddy5641]

Love your channel

[@ericfolsom2411]

17 mins in and I realize he only posted this video to show off those sweet Pandemic meeples

[@actualol]

Haha! I actually wouldn't have put them in the video but I threw away my plastic pawns for the game, so had no choice! 😬

[@barryhatchel]

@@actualol I was wondering where those deluxe components came form. My copy isn't quite that fancy.

[@Cherie8290]

Actualol where did you get those meeples and containers for the cubes?

[@actualol]

The petri dishes come with the On The Brink expansion. The Meeples are made by Hobolds Grotte, who makes lots of custom requested minis for board games.

[@Cherie8290]

@@actualol Just browsed the Etsy store and the meeples are so adorable! Thanks for the reply :)

[@danidisco284]

I'm always at my happiest after a Jon Purkis video

[@StratfordWingRider]

I have 6 of those 10 games. Some really good game play there.

[@jorgerangel2390]

What the hell was that muuuu, you got me laughing out loud

[@matthewrichardson1805]

Great video as always - Barry is fab!

[@gonia24]

Great, great, great video. So funny :) love it!

[@joehoe222]

@ Sheriff: don't use the clip on the bag. The bags are quite easy to tear apart when you do it too much. Just close the bag without using the clip. Then your game can be played more times. @Ticket to Ride USA: the original game has a terrible design flaw. Your chance to win is quite high if you just get endless cards and claim all big routes without doing any cards. You crash the game early before anyone has the opportunity to make the lucrative routes. This trick doesn't work in the other versions though. @Pandemic: Play with people that are on the same level as you. What happens a lot in this game (and other coop games) is that one player sees the solutions, resulting in a so called 'alpha'-gamer. He/she solves the game every time. It can be problematic after a while. Keep that in mind if you want to play it.

[@veschyoleg]

I watched the video wants to learn about the games. Then I re-watched it to better understand the characters. This is equal parts review and comedy.

[@dwdillydally]

🎶 Duluth! Duluth! Duluth is on F I R E! 🎶

[@charleslatora5750]

Dude, your fantastic. Hilarious. Liked n sub'd by game 4.

[@crtstibelj3148]

The game that will make you love board games is definitely Carcassonne.

[@mybigbeak]

Because there's less tissues in the bin..... because you weren't crying so much.

[@chocolatelily90]

Totally agree with the top two. Would also add King of Tokyo

[@josuesepulveda6850]

This was the best video yet!..now I need friends to start the hobby😅

[@edmundengland]

Great list!

[@llywyllngryffyn8053]

I got one of the first run of Survive about 40 years ago :)

[@mkrool]

do u have a solo games list

[@nirlox4802]

In my opinion neuroshima hex is one of the best starter games if you are looking for a strategic death match type game

[@LaVieDeReine86]

Baby shark and a pandemic. *rocks in corner from PTSD

[@razorbeard1396]

Your content is hilarious mate lol!

[@MoniYakova]

I would add Catan, 7 Wonders, Codenames and Carcassonne to this list.

[@sararendon]

I’ve never seen that version of Pandemic before, with the characters as pawns and the Petri dishes ... Where do I get it?! :O

[@Pistonrager]

I hate pandemic because it's one of those games that turns into a single player giving orders to make the "best" play.

[@CAMSLAYER13]

Thats more of a group problem than a game problem.

[@Pistonrager]

@@CAMSLAYER13 it's part of how the games is designed. "Do this or lose" is bad design.

[@CAMSLAYER13]

@@Pistonrager "do this or lose" is pretty much how games are. Some have more flexibility in achieving goals but they are offering you a challenge with a "correct" answer, especially collaborative games where you play against the game to overcome its mechanics. Some of your players are just better at the game and they can't help but run the show, tell them to stop and have a more open discussion.

[@avisian8063]

Every so often I rewatch this, video. Still makes me laugh

[@rpgabriel]

John, would it be crazy to ask you your top (5 or 10) boardgames with Sportive theme? (like K2, Flamme Rouge, etc) Please consider it 😉 Thanks a lot, great stuff you bring to us!

[@DIGGERfromAR]

Resistance can be a friendship ender: play with caution. I love the game but I've seen it destroy peoples' trust. Castle Panic is a great cooperative introductory game.

[@JBearwa]

Great list I would love to see the updated one and I’ll look on your channel to see if you did. Instead a pandemic, I would highly recommend horrified! One it’s a co-op against universal monster movies that most people know the characters. Two it’s not about the pandemic.

[@burkeboyberger7996]

Stockpile! Nice

[@hansph00508]

Excellent video man, greetings from México!

[@anotherone5235]

It's true, we are Simpletons... *sniff*

[@dave0754]

Very nice, diffrent and unusual list.

[@bythesea__________________1708]

I like the not so peaceful mother. 💋

[@actualol]

I'm sure she would like you too, providing you've got good table manners.

[@cursedeinjhel]

i love your videos!