Top 10 Board Games I'm Sorta Okay At (Follow Up Video)

[@rezakhan9153]

Hey Shaggy! Love your videos as always. I've noticed you often highlight exciting moments in solo games across your videos, which is great! If you haven't already, I'd love to see a dedicated top 10 list of the most exciting/fun/addictive repeatable moments in Your specific solo board games history This could compile and expand on those insights you've shared before. Like you do already, for each moment, it'd be awesome if you could describe: 1. The specific game mechanic or moment 2. Why it's so thrilling or addictive 3. What type of player would enjoy it most For me, I love the feeling of being on the edge of step 19 at the gates of loyang whether I made it or not. :)

[@slimyweasel]

I started noticing that the more I rotate my games, the less joy they bring me, the more anxious I get and the more I feel the need to buy and try new games. I'm trying to slow down now and focus on games that I have and focus on going deeper into my games. Playing a game a couple of times, then shelving it and getting a new one is damaging my psyche too much, so I have to stop. I've been playing Imperium Classics for a week, then I had 5 days of Pax Pamir, and started playing it online asynchronously every day (that means I play just a little bit of Pax Pamir every day for almost two months now). After that I played Fire in the Lake for two weeks, recently I finished playing Spirit Island every day for about 10 days and now I've assembled two decks for my Arkham LCG Edge of the Earth run that will take me around 10 days too. For me it's not about getting good, because I suck at my games no matter how much I play them, but it's about having my time with games and appretiating them more. I think it's when I get to know a game really well, I start enjoying it on a different level. On the other hand, there are some games that get stale for me after two plays. Most euros are are just not suitable for dozens of repeated plays in a row, except for maybe Gaia Project. When you're a content creator you can't afford a luxury (or a torture, depends on who you'd ask) of playing Fire in the Lake for two weeks straight, that's just not an option. So it's great that you approach games the way you do, because that way you get to have fun and make awesome videos for us! That all doesn't mean that I don't like discovering new games, I very much do, but at a slower pace, I guess.

[@thebeardedmother1535]

My wife and I play exactly the same way. We're lucky enough to have a table where we can leave games set up for weeks if we want too. Having stuff just sitting there ready to play with the labour of set up already taken care of really helps us just go knock out a quick 30, 60, 90 minutes.

[@slimyweasel]

@@thebeardedmother1535 Exactly! Having a dedicated table for board games is awesome, it's peak convenience.

[@kitcarpo4745]

I have Frostpunk on the table at the moment...I am sorta ok, like I sorta don't win. Ever. Love the game, I avoid spoilers and tactics advice for the most part. Earns it's weight in geeks. Thanks for another great video guy.

[@TheWhorl]

Your channel is a gem, thank you!

[@danielvanrooyen9602]

Agree, so much easier naming all the games I suck at, but for some reason Terraforming Mars Ares and Hallertau I am pretty good at. I think it is just the engine building/efficiency puzzle of those games that works for my brain.

[@nobuthatsme9201]

Great list Shaggi, my secret powers are in Ra, splendor Duel, high society, and for sale. And like I don’t know why. I remember the gal that was teaching me splendor duel finally telling me “nobu you cannot possibly win this game without stealing” and like the lightbulb went off. Those are the games (and maybe toss in captain flip) that I don’t lose often at. They are not even my favorite games.

[@manic2360]

I usually get my characters to the end of this War of Mine, battered, bruised and hungry.. but alive. It still feels like a real achievement when I do, avoiding those gut wrenchin moments such as when a character gives up and just wanders off into the city, or dying from their wounds with only a round or two left of the game/siege to go.

[@blindGuardianGR]

Nice follow up. I generally believe you are a great player, seeing your playthroughs 😊 For me, Race for the galaxy with first arc expansions. What drew me was the theme and the art (I know, weird since its art is not the best) and it instantly clicked. Then followed some thousands (literally) games in bga. Ability to see synergies between the cards I guess and learning from others and my mistakes (did reach top spots). Also, games like Friday and at the Helm for solo. Some decisions are tough but I mostly storm through the decks on easy (for me) decisions. Probably, again, I can see what works and what doesn't, making the most out of the abilities.

[@TotallyTabled]

One of my friends is exactly like you with Race for the Galaxy. You've probably played him on BGA -- he is one of the top players on there or used to be at one point. I don't think I'll ever play a game that many times. Kind of cool and scary at the same time! :) Thanks for watching!

[@blindGuardianGR]

@@TotallyTabled if he used to play around 2017 until early 2020 I definitely know him 😊

[@Pestilents]

I would say that title of the video about all of the collection. I too like variety and have been working through my games. Thanks for this video, great video topic

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for checking out the video.

[@FireFr0ggy]

I'm decent at deck and engine builders. It's a mechanic I immediately picked up when I dove into modern boardgames. Dominion is one of the very first modern boardgames I played. Large in part because I used to play a lot of CCG and TCG. While a card based game will not have the same words and play a bit differently, what I know from MTG and the like translates. I don't know the strategy to this but it's card based so "draw a card" will be powerful.

[@TotallyTabled]

I can totally see how experience with TCGs would translate nicely into games like Dominion. That's very interesting. I've struggled with most engine builders for whatever reason, but I have never been a big TCG player. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@bigplaychad8]

I freaking' love the Loop. More Loop playthroughs with the expansions please!

[@slimyweasel]

Oh, that would be great! The Loop is so good.

[@ShineOnYouCD]

I wish it was in stock anywhere.

[@TotallyTabled]

I swear I've been meaning to do this. It will happen, I promise. Thanks for watching!

[@TotallyTabled]

@@ShineOnYouCD Oh, no! Is it out of print? That'd be a real shame.

[@ShineOnYouCD]

@@TotallyTabled can’t find it anywhere, even their own site

[@warpo007]

the loop is awesome Mr Shagz. i like the art style kinda suits it. Love Frostpunk. i even lose during setup... how about a top ten solo games you tend to 'reset' early or 'fudge' a turn to make things go in your favor. or are you 'hardcore' and wont even 'cheat' to see how a game plays out. (im talking solo only! cheating with other players is sorta stupid and immature)

[@nihlify]

It's a wonderful world definatelly fits for me. No matter what I do my score is just very OKAY

[@TotallyTabled]

Ha, that could be another list: Games I'm meh at. This series will never die! Unlimited content! Thanks for watching.

[@allaroundthemetaverse-nftg725]

When is the video of games you excel at 😁

[@ShineOnYouCD]

Somehow I’m terrible at Marvel Champions. Either true solo or two handed solo. No matter what heroes or villains and aspects etc I try, my win % is like maybe 20%.

[@krittapastt.95]

Haha, so am I.

[@snake_plant]

Such a shame The Loop has been discontinued - it looks awesome. You can't find it anywhere bar the rare used copy at crazy prices. 😢 Fingers crossed it eventually gets a reprint.

[@TotallyTabled]

Sucks to hear that. I've been trying to get the word out about The Loop for years now. I really hope it comes back into print. Thanks for watching!

[@warpo007]

have you got all the upgrades for Robinson Crusoe?

[@tiberiocamargo]

the loop ive been house ruling to first drop cubes then generate duplicates - this way RNG is reduced - and to balance, add more clones at the setup, maybe add megavortex

[@TotallyTabled]

Interesting. I've never felt the desire to change the way the cubes work, but I could see the benefits. Thanks for watching!

[@Original_Maverick]

The only game I think I am decent/good at is Viticulture. I love a good Worker Placement game. On the other hand, I will never be good at any Social Deduction game 😅 Que Shaggy: "Wasn't Me"

[@sebasculin3739]

Yokohama I won my first time playing without even realising, and that was against serious gamers. I never played it again 😆

[@sapien01010]

I don’t know if I’m really that good at any game. I play a lot of BGA, and I’ve played many games dozens of times, but I seem to plateau around ELO 250 on each one. I can’t seem to make the leap from decent to good.

[@TotallyTabled]

Ha, anytime I have over 200 ELO in a game, I think I'm a damn genius. It is usually short lived. Although I'm usually playing with my friends who are better at games than me. I need less skilled friends! Also, I kind of hate the idea of ELO. I'm the kind of player that likes to shoot for the moon -- either first place or last place. ELO rewards playing for second, playing safe, playing smart, and I cannot support that mentality. Thanks for watching!

[@warpo007]

pffft, what's you top score for Castles of Burgundy Mr Shagz?? whatever it is, i got 20vp more.

[@lordcocoon]

I like food chain magnate, pax pamir and glory to Rome. And I suck at all three 😅

[@TotallyTabled]

Oh, Food Chain Magnate is a nightmare. :) What a brutal game. Thanks for watching!

[@eliezernachman]

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