TOP 10 Board Games of All Time

[@suemoore7779]

We have very different tastes in games, but I enjoyed your positive energy and enthusiasm!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Well we appreciate that!!! What would a few of your faves be?

[@_HungS0L0_]

I agree. You both have a very specific taste when it comes to board games.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

@_HungS0L0_ we play a ton of games together so that makes sense. Keep in mind this also means our exposure to games is similar:). I (john) prefer euro style games though, where jeff prefers area control and direct conflict.

[@stevekingswell9143]

First time seeing you guys, love your top 10 list, lots of great games I love.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for watching! Which ones stood out for you??

[@punchboardcathedral]

Great list, fellas. We accept this call-out, we're going to take some time to think about our actions and the harm we've caused, and then we're gonna put out some even worse takes and stand by them just as fiercely.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Fantastic. We are looking forward to it!

[@MeeplesandBaneenees]

Lol I 💯 hate on the muted, terrible graphic design. That’s def why it took us so long to play, but as to my feelings about it, I’m still undecided! I enjoyed it solo, and was enjoying it at 2pl. I just wasn’t convinced it would be a top fav game for me. I need to play it more, but my Player 1 is gonna be hard to convince because I’ve had trouble getting him past the boring look. Gotta say, I get it! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ChitsandCardboard]

​@MeeplesandBaneenees that's OK Alba. We forgive you ;)

[@FedouBC]

Solid list! And I really hope this is the first top 10 board games of all time of many to come. Keep the good work guys!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for watching! If this does well enough we may do one next year ;)

[@WhereMyMeepsAt]

Crispy video and you guys interact so well together. SO...keep it up! Also, great lists!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words :)

[@timfriesen7751]

I've always wondered about Vindication. Just received my Unsettled reprint and Orange Nebula are game making geniuses!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

If we had played more unsettled, it would've been on this list!

[@dwightmendenhall220]

Own both and love them both for different reasons. But both are easily in my top 10.

[@hugocruz2439]

seeing Inis a lot in pleoples' top 10, love it. Great list guys

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Inis is a fantastic game :) thanks for watching!

[@4_Last_4]

Inis is my definition of a perfect game. If there is such thing, it's Inis

[@nitrorev]

Excellent picks! Love that Root made your number ones! It means I can confidently check out the other games on your lists knowing you have great tastes ;) Also love Blood on the Clocktower and Spirit Island. If you've not tried Mythic Mischief I'd give that a go as it feels aligned with what you both might like.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

We would love to try Mythic Mischief! I have played the app, but never a physical copy :) I will preface with the fact that the Lacerda games are big shifts from our usual, but definitely let us know if you try something!!

[@nitrorev]

@@ChitsandCardboard Ah great! Since the app came out and they were able to collect a lot of data from the player base, they've buffed and nerfed a lot of the factions so the app is more up-to-date at this point. I'll probably spring for the physical game only after they've finalised all the faction changes into a 2nd edition. Your list made me want to particularly try out Pax Pamir 2 as that's also Cole Wehrle's work. They just released a tutorial on BGA so I'll be diving into that soon!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

It's not much like Root, but a very very cool card market-driven area control game

[@nitrorev]

@@ChitsandCardboard Yeah, Root is definitely Cole's most famous game and it's famous for its asymmetry but the dynamic he's most interested in exploring is the political above-the-table conflicts that are present in John Company and Oath.

[@johnhickie1107]

Leader 1 - a cycling game and Heat Pedal to the Metal are remarkably similar and totally different at the same time. Both amazing games

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Very cool!

[@Ninjalup]

Hi! Where are those shiny metal coins from in the Brass Birmingham B roll?

[@ChitsandCardboard]

They're amazing! They're from Pirate Gold Poker :) we are making a vid about them soon

[@lostfanatic6]

Great lists and very fun rapport! You got yourselves a new subscriber 😉👍 Here is my top 10: Ark Nova Dune: Imperium/Uprising A Feast for Odin Arkham Horror: The Living Card Game Heat: Pedal to the Metal Dead Reckoning Castles of Mad King Ludwig Earth Scarface 1920 Ra

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Haha thanks! We appreciate you joining our journey! I'd love to play Dead Reckoning, I just got it! We loved Earth :) I'm awaiting my copy of Scarface via the reprint but am also excited! - John

[@lostfanatic6]

@@ChitsandCardboard Dead Reckoning has become a favorite for my group. Scarface certainly isn't for everyone, but if your group likes getting in each other's faces it'll be a hit 😉

[@Jeff-ChitsandCardboard]

Great list there are a few items there that I need to still play. Especially A Feast for Odin!

[@somanygamessolittletimesmg7725]

Great Top 20! I'm one of those shameful people who still hasn't played Dune Imperium. And I own it. And I have expansions 💀💀💀. One day though, one day it will happen! I subscribed and looking forward to more content😎. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for watching! Dune imperium is a must-play :) We believe in you 🙏 our updated Top *30* should start dropping in December!

[@modlitwaSERCA]

My Top-10 Board Games of All Time: 10. Nemesis 10* Nemesis: Lockdown 9. Brzdęk! Nie drażnij smoka - pokochałem tą grę od samego początku 9*. Brzdęk! Katakumby 9*. Brzdęk! Raban w próżni - jeszcze bardziej dopracowana wersja Brzdęka 9*. Brzdęk! Legacy 8. Diuna: Imperium - ta gra świetnie odzwierciedla klimat Arrakis i całej DIUNY 7. Wiedźmin: Stary Świat + dodatki - o jak mi ta gra się spodobała i pozytywnie mnie zaskoczyła, naprawdę czuć w niej KLIMAT Wiedźmina 6. Mage Knight - świetny klimat, świetny świat, po prostu Mage Knight !! 5. Anachrony - bardzo fajnie pomyślany świat i klimatyczna gra 4. Łowcy A. D. 2114 - o jaka ta gra jest klimatyczna i dopracowana… 3. Etherfields - klimat tej gry, mechanika i piękne grafiki urzekły mnie... 2. Scythe - klimat tej gry jest genialny... Świetnie odzwierciedla klimat konfliktu... 1. Bonfire - jak wzajemnie zazębiają się mechaniki w tej grze, to jest po prostu niesamowite !!

[@maxmoody1773]

Fantastic video. Glad to have found the channel! -abroadgame

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Hey thanks for checking in and watching :)

[@Janisurai]

Nice list, personally find Root pretty easy to teach! Agreed on 5 player count too!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

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[@starfallen888]

Really great list! Would you be able to share a link to where the “better” combat rules can be found for Dwellings of Eldervale? I’ve been trying to scour bgg but the forum search feature is difficult to find precise answers. Really appreciate the help. Thanks!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Per Luke Laurie, just pull the combat rules out of Andromeda's edge with the various class of ships and apply them to the unit types respectively! Thanks for watching :)

[@JonArt_As_Board]

two lacerdas in one list? im glad somebody gets it. subbed.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

I own every big box Lacerda, I definitely get it :) Thanks for watching. Which is your favourite?

[@jksalamon]

You should play Kanban EV for your first Vital Lacerda game

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Kanban EV is also a good start, I just think The Gallerist is more approachable. All his games are fantastic, though, and if you ever buy one, you can't go wrong with any of them.

[@biomeboardgame]

There are a few on here that I haven't tried yet, but they sound intriguing. Overall, great list!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks!! Which ones?

[@biomeboardgame]

Dune Imperium and Pax Pamir have been on my list for a minute :) ​@@ChitsandCardboard

[@ChitsandCardboard]

@biomeboardgame well you know we love em already but they're both so unique and so different. Depends on who you play with, but you can't go wrong with either :)

[@JAMman]

Root is absolutely goated. Ty

[@ChitsandCardboard]

The best of the best. Objectively, of course

[@gogolaura]

Good list. I like Root, but typically only have two people to play. Recently bought the hirelings and clockwork to see how that will play with two. By the way, you definitely have to play Dune Imperium: Uprising - SO good! Even more fun. You won’t go back to the other.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

We like hirelings for two as well! As for Uprising, it's on our list, just gotta get it played :) thanks!

[@galaga00]

10 The Quest for El Dorado (Jeffrey), Brass: Birmingham (John) 9 Vindication (Jeffrey), On Mars (John) 8 Inis (Jeffrey), Pax Pamir (Second Edition) (John) 7 Moon Rakers (Jeffrey), Dwellings of Eldervale (John) 6 Divided Empire (Jeffrey), Ark Nova (John) 5 Nemesis: Lockdown (Jeffrey), Kanban EV (John) 4 Dune: Imperium (Jeffrey), Vindication (John) 3 Blood on the Clocktower (Jeffrey), Kanban EV (John) 2 Dwellings of Eldervale (Jeffrey), Dune: Imperium (John) 1 Root (both Jeffrey and John)

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Some of these are incorrect. Jeff 10 is vindication. Jeff 6 is Divide et Impera :)

[@galaga00]

@@ChitsandCardboard ah, my bad. I have to admit I was playing around with running the transcript through Claude and GPT to create that. I'm a jackass for not confirming the results. Thanks for clarifying and I apologize for the error.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

@@galaga00 never a jackass :) I appreciate you! Thanks for clarifying, that makes sense

[@peerm2130]

Awesome list!

[@grantfraser5430]

Great video, great game choices. I'm in Vancouver but if I ever make it to Toronto for a convention I would totally hit either or both up for a game of Inis or Dune: Imperium. I completely agree with you about Immortality and I have yet to play Uprising myself also. I'm not sure if I prefer 3 or 4 players best but I think the game is still extremely good even at 2. "Heat is a perfect game." What a great way to describe it. The only non solo game I have played was 4 players, one who confused it with Formula D rules and was too far behind to catch up. 3rd finished one space behind the other two in a wild finish. You can't get any better than that. Do either of you have an opinion on Seasons of Inis? Another one I'm looking forward to playing some day. Ark Nova is our most played game and the Marine Worlds expansion is fantastic. Lots of little tweaks, improved and extra final scoring cards and the variable action cards are the best addition. Thanks for your energy and enthusiasm. Subscribing now, look forward to more videos.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

So, lots to reply to here. If you're ever in Toronto, yes, give us a shout. We are down to play whatever! Immortality, yeah not amazing but not bad. Could take or leave. We have played uprising since and it is definitely solid! Seasons of Inis is fantastic and really helps tie the game together. Strong recommend. Also the game is awesome at 5

[@Ivytea]

Great list! My number 1 is definitely Dune Imperium, other favourites include Brass Birmingham, Inis, Spirit Island.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

You have great taste 🔥👀

[@NBKGametime]

Just curious... Jeff mentioned that John was going to throw "Blood on the Clocktower," quarterly parties. But it's not on John's list. An oversight, or was any social deduction game going to have a hard time cracking John's top 20 solely due to it's nature? Thanks!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

John here. Great question! I don't really consider BoTC to be a board game or even a tabletop game. It's phenomenal but I hadn't included it in my pubmeeple for the list. If I had, it'd likely be around number 13!

[@stefanopaolini6117]

I like a lot of the games you guys like! It's like my top 10 can be made out of the 20 games you choose

[@ChitsandCardboard]

That's always a good sign :)

[@MyChannel-vm6dw]

For HEAT is there viable come back potential if the lead racer is very far ahead? I despise games that the outcome is inevitable, but you have to go through the motions to just finish it.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Yes. Absolutely!

[@BoardGameDetectives]

Love your lists!!! ❤

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thank you!!!!!

[@VirgilCummings]

Root is amazing but since the android and ios app came out i have found no reason at all to bring it to the table. The digital version solves all movement mistakes and any other small rules that are easily forgotten. Have you played the digital version? If so what do you think?

[@ChitsandCardboard]

We love the digital version, but I still think the tabletop version warrants frequent play. It's just such a great way for 4 or 5 people to spend a couple hours. We host weekly game nights though so, it makes it easier to table consistently.

[@Jeff-ChitsandCardboard]

I absolutely prefer the tabletop version but I play the digital pretty often and with a few friends as well. I have it on android and steam. Once we get a discord channel together in the future I'd be down to play some Root with ya.

[@BikerDude-dx8jh]

I am a boomer so sad to see Settlers, ticket to ride and Carcassonne missing they were always played on gaming night.

[@icebergthegamer]

Is board game arena newbie friendly? I’m trying to get into board games.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Absolutely!! It even has tutorials for most games and ensures via rankings you won't play against experts

[@icebergthegamer]

@@ChitsandCardboard thank you. I appreciate the info

[@corneliussawchuck5589]

What is the game that is going to be a legacy version of dwellings of eldervale?

[@ChitsandCardboard]

I meant it is being legacied as in... replaced. :) that game is Andromeda's Edge.

[@vivekmohan2667]

Love the energy. Great Video.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jeff-ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated we hope you like our upcoming stuff!

[@JFrankonia]

Great and entertaining 👍🏻

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thank you!

[@matronix1977]

Root, oh my god. I borrowed this box from the library and I just didn’t want to have a 4 hour learn and play experience. It’s overwhelming to say the least about the rules. A trulyexpert game, maybe in 3 years…

[@ChitsandCardboard]

I totally agree it's a tough teach but I promise that it isn't as difficult as it looks :)

[@Primetime-te7jx]

I'm definitely gonna have to try Root tonight. I just have the base game. Going 3 players is in the base game.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Enjoy it!!!

[@arronthrossell3434]

I own all but 3 games. Subscribed 😂

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for watching 🔥 Which three?!

[@timfriesen7751]

@@ChitsandCardboard yeah now I am curious too!

[@DrakkanWoW]

Interesting thoughts on Root player count. I really didn't like adding in Hirelings but did so because playing with 3 without isn't great. I think 4 is the best player count, followed by 5. 5 just makes the game slightly longer for me. Its a shame... Root is my favorite game as well, but just so hard for me to get to the table!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

We table Root a bunch! I don't think all hirelings are made equal, but it's a fun aspect to worry about at 3. I just loooove Root at 5. If everyone knows what's going on, it's ripping fast, too! I think playing with the same group consistently helps though, and we do play it in streaks.

[@ryanlohman4922]

I really resonate with Jeff’s top10

[@ChitsandCardboard]

What does your Top 10 look like!

[@Jeff-ChitsandCardboard]

Yaaaaassss!!! What's your top 10 look like? Even just a few if you can't think of 10 off the top of your head.

[@blazing_KC]

I love your number 1. I agree!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

One of us, one of us!

[@MoJJYouTube]

Are you guys from Missouri?

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Just north of Toronto!

[@GamerZZ1503]

Root is amazing, was love after first play! Hahahah

[@ChitsandCardboard]

So so so good!

[@Shura-23]

Hi everyone 💙 Which one(unfortunately can buy only base game) do you recommend to buy most of all: 1)Dune Imperium 2)GWT 2nd edition 3)Scythe 4)Earth 5)Beyond the Sun 6)Darwin's journey 7)Through the Ages 8)Carnegie 9)Ark Nova 10) TM 11)Blood Rage 12)Wyrmspan P.S: ...to be more deep strategy,less luck,replayable,not boring,multi and solo at the same time. Thanks in advance 💛

[@ChitsandCardboard]

For solo, you eliminate a bunch of this list. I'd say Ark Nova or Earth, as they are the least dependent on other people. What type of games do you like?

[@Shura-23]

@@ChitsandCardboard I like long lasting,results which depends on my experience,not luck and each time giving another fun games.Mostly being alone,that's why looking for also solo mode including games... Greatful for your attention and answer.Thank you so much 💜 P.S:Recently bought Root with E&P deck and Marauder expansion.Have no idea will it be great or not...)))

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Root isn't great at 1 but it's a great multiplayer game. To contrast that at solo you may want to pick up a game like Ark Nova, super fun puzzle but also amazing at more players.

[@thedorkydoodlesden]

1000th like!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Woooo!!! 1K!

[@lostinsim]

Now onto your top solo games!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

👀👀

[@jsixsmith]

Definitely play On Mars first. It was my first and favorite Lacerda game.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Definitely one of his best, and I'm super excited for Speakeasy!!

[@JahanGames]

I’m always sad when I see root at the top as it kills my motivation to learn or buy other games now and I’ve played root so much!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Hahaha other games are definitely still worth playing, but Root is so so so good.

[@BellumGloriosum]

Love the list but I’m surprised Twilight Imperium isn’t on there. The intensity and ever evolving strategy of negotiation and inevitability of war makes it get more intense every game. The expansion only made each faction more balanced. Heck there is a popular podcast and entire fan base of meta discussion on it. Not for everyone but definitely my favorite game of all time.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Twilight imperium is amazing but very difficult to co-ordinate and play. The expansion, while adding balance, also introduces some more time to the game as people get more options for actions etc. It's a phenomenal game but the time commitment makes it a bit too hard to table (for us)

[@Anwar-AT]

Here’s my current list: 1. Marvel Champions 2. Cloudspire 3. Voidfall 4. Pax Pamir 5. Final Girl 6. Bloodstones

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Some great picks here!! Can't wait to try Cloudspire

[@brandonbiondo9208]

Voidfall on the list and Root number 1? My guys you need to play Twilight Imperium 4.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

TI4 is fantastic but it's impossible for us to co-ordinate a group to play it. It's one of my best experiences ever though - John

[@BellumGloriosum]

I agree. I figured if they put voidfall TI would for sure be top 3 on one but is never mentioned. All people ever complain about the game is the inability to play it (which I totally agree since you need at least 2 other players willing to spend 6+ hours on it). However that doesn’t mean it isn’t an amazing game. My #1 and only gets farther ahead every time I play it.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

@AdamSchliesmann Part of what makes games amazing is actually playing them! We love TI, John more than Jeff, but the inability to table it and the commitment makes it so much harder to justify over just playing Voidfall. :) such an outstanding game though.

[@magagog]

A.I. System in cardboard game. It's science 🙄

[@Anwar-AT]

Voidfall ❤❤❤

[@danielsheehan2532]

Dune at 2 players sucks IMO. I can see how one could overlook its greatness having never played with 3+ players.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

As can we. We are just pushing for a redo!

[@sporkaccione]

A lot of cult of the new here, oldest game is Inis from 2016 and all the rest are 2018 or later

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Well, we both started playing board games after 2018, so that would make sense!

[@GGdeTOURS37]

Only played dune once (I won) but didn't like it at all because just playing cubes and completely forgetting the theme! I was not on Dune at all! Never again!

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy it. It's more about the politics of dune than the wars, honestly

[@CharlesHepburn2]

Nemesis, fun? More like a grueling 6 hours IMHO. I also played Lockdown and it was basically the same thing… 6 hours of getting beat down and then losing. Pass.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Sorry you feel that way. I understand it though, taken seriously the game can be super frustrating.

[@Rokkrr]

A few good ones, but mostly just nope.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Do you have any suggestions we didn't list here?! I'd love to hear your favorites!

[@Rokkrr]

@@ChitsandCardboard Concordia, Underwater Cities, Netrunner.

[@ChrisJensen-se9rj]

Zzzzzzzzz Reminds me not to go to a club game hosted by you fellas. Very pedestrian selection. Not a wargame present. Not a single one.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Root is a war game, technically! As is pax pamir which was in our Top 20. Sorry to hear these games weren't for you!

[@ChrisJensen-se9rj]

I've got another label to bestow on your Top 10... "LAME"

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for watching anyway man :)

[@gregu708]

Great list but, can we all just stop ripping on all the older classics like Risk , Monopoly, etc. etc. etc.. I would love for one of these list makers to have like, Sorry, in their top ten.They are games handed down from generations and still enjoyed to this day. Anyway, sorry for ranting. Great list.

[@ChitsandCardboard]

Thanks for commenting and watching. I don't think it's unreasonable to say games have improved over time. I think you can appreciate the classics while being thankful of the advancements.

[@andyman885]

The classics are miserable to play compared to today’s best of the best. The industry has come so far. what we as viewers are interested in when we watch these videos is opinions on great games that we may not have heard of.

[@Just-a-Canuck]

Risk is 100% in my top 5 games of all time, and will stay there there until I die. The memories I have of playing risk as a teen, I own 2 normal editions of it, as well as 8 other versions of risk I love it so much!!!

[@Just-a-Canuck]

Sorry I lied… 7 other versions 😆

[@JB-js4xi]

The same type people who have ruined board games ruined D&D. The classics are great but not to 25 year olds who play exclusively with other people in the age bracket who seem to think a game needs a weight of 4.5 to even BE a game. You can talk people into playing Risk or Sorry. Ask a neighbor or your uncle to play Gloomhaven or Wingspan. Nope. And on top of it...they carry on about mechanics when the actual premise of the game is boring AF. Root isn't even a game IMO....it's hideously hard to learn or teach. How is that even close to being fun??? These people hate Talisman or Dungeon which are both FUN games anyone can play. Not everything in life has to be as complicated as a nuclear reactor. It's a different ball of wax for a group of game enthusiasts to get together for Root than a household to play Risk. I think if they want games that hard....great but not all people do.

[@lloydm2883]

Top 20!!! Shouldn't this video be called Top 20 Board Games Of All Time....?!!?

[@ChitsandCardboard]

We did another video for 20-11!!!