Top 10 Board Games Gaining Popularity | February 2020

[@AlexanderSzymanski]

Dude you are on a roll. This is another fantastic idea for a show. I look forward to seeing more. Thanks for being a bright new light in the world of board game media.

[@TheDavidPhillips]

Hey, I use the same exact strategy for Space Base! I carried it over from Machi Koro, in which it manages to be even less successful. At least with Space Base I still get that one coin on my turn. And you left your keys on the nightstand in the bedroom - that's not where they go, but you were prairie-dogging on the drive home and made a mad dash to the bathroom, successfully I might add. Well done!

[@GameNightPicks]

Okay, I found my keys. Thank you. But now the nightstand is missing.

[@TheDavidPhillips]

@@GameNightPicks sorry man - I make it a point not to discuss religion or politics, and that sounds like it's a bit of both.

[@GameNightPicks]

@@TheDavidPhillips LOL

[@JohnBancroft]

Hi Brad, I am so glad you are doing this new top ten list. Although the Top Ten games is interesting (but I can see drives.you insane trying to think of new things to say about games in the top 10 for months) this list adds even more value so that we can see what is coming up. I'm often on the lookout for new games, so this is perfect thank you!

[@lowify1]

Strangely... I enjoy hearing the reason for the huge climb in hotness list.

[@crystalheath6510]

I like this series better than the top 10 list.

[@yogibbear]

Physical rewards for BR have been delivered. That's why we're all playing it!

[@GnarledCypress]

What is BR? Blood Rage. Figured it out.

[@Hermes4939]

That Gen Con Portal comment cuts deep. :) Just avoided it this year and found a house about 2 miles away. :)

[@GameNightPicks]

Nice, Steve! That's not bad, all things considered. Out of a half-dozen friends I know who are going to Gen Con, only one of us was able to gain access early enough to find a hotel within 12 miles of the convention center. Yikes!

[@Hermes4939]

Pair Of Dice Paradise we use Choice Hotels to find decent hotels close. The housing portal is not My favorite to use. I have a back up hotel about 4-5 miles out booked as well in case air bnb falls through. Hope you found something close.!

[@kickthesky]

Space Base was number one in Tom Vassel's top 100 board games of all time. That is why the movement.

[@GameNightPicks]

Ah! That makes sense. Thanks for the follow up info about Space Base's positioning. I appreciate it!

[@tychay]

Thanks for mentioning the upcoming expansion for 7 Wonders Duel. Too bad Agora might not be compatible with the current inserts! :D

[@69robtaylor]

Quality content once again dude.

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you, Rob. I appreciate that! :)

[@tatsumakisenpukyakku5576]

There was a dice tower top 100. Space base was mentioned highly which is why I'm getting it.

[@GameNightPicks]

It's one of my favorites in that category of games. If you get a copy of it, I hope you enjoy it. Take care! :)

[@LeeroyPorkins]

I FINALLY got the Blood Rage Digital Physical Pledge a few weeks ago.

[@GameNightPicks]

I'm glad to hear that backers are receiving them. I hope they add some nice, new content into the game. Enjoy! :D

[@LeeroyPorkins]

@@GameNightPicks Thanks 😁

[@billwhitteaker2722]

Kudos on the creative name

[@tttopolis]

1st of, THIS is one of my favorite series you have done. 2ndly, what ever happened to the fan made leaders expansion that was going to be adopted for 7 wonders duel?

[@GameNightPicks]

Wow, thanks, Trent. I appreciate that. And, hmmmm, yeah, that's a good question about the fan made 7 Wonders Duel expansion. I need to see if I can find any new information about that. I'll see what I can find!

[@Blakestefer]

The physical blood rage KS rewards are shipping right now. I got mine a couple of weeks ago.

[@GameNightPicks]

Ah! That's excellent to hear. Thank you for the update! :)

[@Stankiem83]

Great idea for a show! Love it

[@GameNightPicks]

Thanks so much! I'll try to keep 'em coming. :)

[@maxnix9256]

I like this series, because it gives some attention to some great games. But there is one "flaw" to it. A game most likely can only climb that much once. Once it is in the top 50, climbing can become hard. So I would like to suggest a new series (in addtition to this one, because it is awesome). Make a list of the most consistent climbers. If a game keeps climing for 3 months, it is in the list. Each month you show the list and pick some games from this list. This way we can see, if a game only jumps high or keeps consistantly climbing. Also when you show the list and only pick some entries of the list, you will not have to repeat yourself

[@seanmorgan2257]

definitely agree undaunted is an excellent game imo

[@GameNightPicks]

Absolutely, Sean! Trevor Benjamin and David Thompson's previous game, War Chest, is also excellent. (You can see things that inspired Undaunted in it.) I recommend it, if you haven't tried it already. 🙂👍

[@seanmorgan2257]

@@GameNightPicks no I haven't, but will keep an eye out for it

[@Belgianidiot]

Rocketmen seems like a good Terraforming mars prequel.

[@MorderathYT]

Space Base gaining pooularity because a spanish publisher anounce it with all its expansions.

[@GameNightPicks]

Aha! Thank you for sharing that. It's good to know the reason why, and I appreciate that. :)

[@DaveMorgan100]

Please. Please, Please do a co-op list!

[@GameNightPicks]

Great suggestion, Dave! Thanks, I'll see what I can do. :)

[@stephschweter]

Ticket to Ride isn't showing on the free digital game list. :(

[@khristienpennanen1810]

I absolutely adore this series

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you Khristien. I appreciate that! :D

[@PeterSchott]

Space Base - one of my favorite games that I've never won.

[@GameNightPicks]

Have you tried playing it against your pets? Since I started doing that, I almost always sometimes win all the time now.

[@mikolajwitkowski8093]

I completely do not understand why they delayed the Pandemic giveaway... isn't the Corona virus the best possible promotion for the game?

[@bordspil_is]

I wonder what is going to be the top hotness of March/April.

[@GameNightPicks]

I think it's definitely going to be an interested few months ahead of us. I wonder if people are going to revisit a lot of older games they still have in their collections. We'll see!

[@bordspil_is]

Pair Of Dice Paradise, it surely is. Just played Hansa Teutonika yesterday on Tabletopia. Interesting platform, game ... meehhhh. So older games will most likeæy appear more. My snarky commentwas regarding Frosthaven though, as it will most likely be high on the hype-train for months to come (and yes, Im a backer :-) )

[@Pure4Pres]

He said something about ticket to ride digital being free? Where do you get the free digital copy?

[@GameNightPicks]

Here is a link to the article that is referenced in the video. I hope this helps you find more info about the current and upcoming free digital releases: www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-confirms-its-no-longer-giving-away-pandemic-free-this-week/

[@JasonSmithPsychedelicTherapist]

Blood Rage is a great game. I have it and enjoy it.

[@richardsaunders9214]

Veebug has your keys in her room.

[@GameNightPicks]

If that's the case, then I might as well just save up and buy a new car. It'll be faster than finding those keys in "The Abyss". 😮

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

when i look at the top 100 list none of these numbers match or are even close. im so confused. what list are you looking at

[@GameNightPicks]

Hi Nathan. That's a good question. The numbers featured in the video correspond to each game's position on BoardGameGeek's "Hotness" list. This is different than each game's overall rankings on the site. The Hotness list is based more on the amount of traffic and discussion that the game is currently receiving. I hope this information is helpful!

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

@@GameNightPicks ah ok i wasnt aware of that list. Thanks for clarifying!

[@Duchess-ty3ys]

So how annoying do I need to be to hear about the Troll Pyramid scheme? 😉 Like the new show.

[@GameNightPicks]

LOL, don't make me regret saying that in the video. Regardless, I'm glad you're enjoying this new show. And keep the comments coming! 😉

[@guybrushthreepwood9071]

I don't know that's not in the script xD

[@legolasegb]

Suddenly leprosy! lmao!!!!

[@JLX5]

Hotness of some games that don't even exist yet. How pointless is that?

[@GameNightPicks]

I dunno, maybe. But it seems some people also enjoy keeping tabs on ideas that are in development and what's coming up next, too. To each their own, I suppose.

[@AlexanderSzymanski]

Dude you are on a roll. This is another fantastic idea for a show. I look forward to seeing more. Thanks for being a bright new light in the world of board game media.

[@GameNightPicks]

Thank you for the feedback, Alexander. I always appreciate your positive comments. I'll do what I can to continue to keep you informed and entertained. (Or, at least, one out of two...)