Top 10 New to Us Games

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Whew it's been a heck of a year! And not only was it a great year for New games, we got to play a bunch of older games as well! Here is our Top 10 New to us Games!
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[@Kojimalosophy]

"the Hansas are teutonicking everywhere" 😂 massive lol ... I am so glad you guys post early in the morning because you make my commute to work enjoyable, THANK YOU!

[@Tokrakree]

I played Castles of Burgundy for the first time this year and yep understand why that’s so popular now… loved it

[@TheBrothersMurph]

wahoo!

[@cardboardconjurer]

Almost three years into building my library it feels like most of my pickups qualify for "new to me." Black Sonata, Dawn of the Zeds, Maquis, Sub Terra, Fleet: The Dice Game, The Isle of Cats, and Lisboa all provided me with so many hours of high quality entertainment in 2023🎲

[@TheTrueMaddox]

So the map in Malaney's Inheritance reflects the European perspective of America during a time of significant political and cultural differences. The Cold War era was rife with contrasting views and understandings of the world, and the game's map subtly mirror these perceptions. Also, I made this up.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I was halfway to Google to check on this when you revealed yourself. Very well done

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

Balderdash!

[@darbyl3872]

They gave Gunther, the intern, one easy job, before the deadline. Face slap. Years later: Gunther edits most rulebooks.

[@LinneasCabal]

Black Sonata is also on my top new to me games! Also shoutout to Dimension, that game is so fun (though I played it for the first time last year so it doesn't count). A few others from my list (in no particular order): Chimera Station, Space Explorers, Project L, The Grizzled, and Villagers.

[@terry3733H]

solo: Resist! and Marquee 😊 small affordable and immersive 😊

[@rainerahlfors]

Maloney's Inheritance, Project: ELITE, and Dimension ... soooo good!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

So good!!

[@dawsondemars1092]

My first time playing Castles of Burgundy has been when I backed the special edition.. and it’s just been so fun. Evergreen for me for sure. Also played a bunch of Architects of the West Kingdom.

[@elliottschmidt2446]

I’m on the COB train as well after backing the special edition. Can’t believe I hadn’t played it before

[@dawsondemars1092]

@@elliottschmidt2446it’s so clean! New favorite.

[@TheAmazingYeti]

They do make a version of Dimension with tiles called "Dimension: The Brain Game to Go". I never picked it up, but I recall seeing it on shelves at one point or another.

[@syahidali6125]

hansa needs 4-5 people to shine. glad you guys played it.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We played it at three and really enjoyed it but having the big box I think we probably played a map that was a little better for that player count

[@teejleague3838]

For some reason I had never heard of Maloney's Inheritance. That looks so interesting! Neat art, too. Great list of games! I think one of my favorite things in the hobby is discovering old games I really love! There is a game from I think like 1970 called 'High Bid'. It's an auction style game with set collection. It's definitely not contemporary in feel but I would have NEVER guessed there was an auction game with set collection back then!!!

[@foodpoisoning2]

Can't unsee Mike looking like Mick Foley 😂

[@TheBrothersMurph]

He’s a legend so we’ll take it!

[@stevenamamoto585]

Iki originally came out in 2015 and there was a new release in 2021. I played it for the first time at DTW and I love this game. It's a mid-weight Euro where you move around a rondel that is the market place in Edo, Japan. Interesting decisions and multiple paths to victory.

[@tzgardner]

I got to play Orleans this year finally

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Nice!!

[@terry3733H]

project elite review on DT was hilarious 🤣 : “who’s this?! get out of my way~!”

[@jamesmorgan1967]

Came for the mini board game reviews. Stayed for Ra, the Sun God, song. (New to me game I enjoyed this year: The Magnificent.)

[@Pengi_SMILES]

I played a couple of absolute classics for the first time this year, including El Grande and Cosmic Encounter (I know) - loved both of them. Also Parks and High Society, which I both enjoyed. It's great to check out games you've heard a lot about but never got around to playing.

[@Kojimalosophy]

I was really hoping to get here my long awaited Bothers Murph take on Summoners Wars ! come on guys, give it a try :)

[@EagleGryphonGames]

We are so glad that Kanban EV is your #1 this year!! There is something about it 😁

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Huge thanks to you for sending us a copy of the game to try! We have been thoroughly enjoying our experience with Lacerda’s games!

[@EagleGryphonGames]

@@TheBrothersMurph We are so glad to hear that you have been enjoying the Lacerda experience!

[@JonArt_As_Board]

love seeing the lacerda love fellas

[@dominiquebelanger1828]

I love Project Elite so much. We always have a lot of fun.

[@nicholasschneider6655]

I've never heard of Glass Road before, but it looks intriguing. I'm absolutely shocked that Hansa Teutonica would be as low as number 8. It's an absolute classic. However, if you're thinking that it's "kind of a mean game", you're somewhat missing the point. When you dislodge one of an opponent's tradesmen, not only is it costing you an extra one (or two) of yours, but your opponent gets to bring back one (or two) of his/hers from the general stock (that is, one which had not been immediately available to him/her) and place it on an adjacent trade route. It can be a boon to your opponent, and they will often intentionally place a trader in your way to force you to dislodge it and gain the advantage for themself. You might need to play this again, maybe with 4-5 players to see how this works on a crowded board.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

we played on a board designed for 3 players so we feel we got a good sense of it. putting it at 8 wasn't a diss. we really like it :)

[@TheAmazingYeti]

Nice Cult of the Past list my dudes! Glad to see more and more people making these lists.

[@DeepFriedDave]

Hansa Teutonica is a darling game.

[@evannadeau3938]

GUYS! That subscribe skit thing was dang ol funny mcDang

[@Rhino1186]

These subscriber bits are so good. If I wasn't already subscribed, I definitely would.

[@chunkcurtis85]

That cut scene was amazing. You got a like immediately!

[@Konjoi]

Great video and list of games as usual! Please, lower the volume of the transition sounds on your lists.

[@Aquila12c]

Dimensions is in Barnes & Noble, Kanban EV is awesome after playing a couple of times it flows well!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Well dang they gotta get it in OUR Barnes and noble because I’d snatch up 2 copies in a heartbeat

[@LikeMadCops]

Kanban EV really is amazing.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

It’s so goooooooood

[@thijsschipper6406]

I bought a copy of Hansa Teutonica DURING my first play of someone else's copy, it's that good.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That’s a true veteran board game move right there

[@norapreussmattsson8947]

Great that you liked Project Elite! One of my favourite games but it does not get the attention it deserves. I have the CMON version and it’s so much fun every time.

[@sorrowsong08]

Dimension is pretty easy to find at Barnes and Nobles in my area. I agree it is such a good game. It is actually on sale on their website right now for like 27 bucks.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

*Rushes over to their website* our local store has to get it together!

[@Gathanokos]

Funny how the games is called Trio in English, and you say Nana is the Japanese version, but the box cover says Nana in Korean XD

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Hahaha perhaps it originated in Korea and moved to Japan from there. Could definitely see that being the case

[@TheBoardGameDojo]

@@TheBrothersMurph Nana means "seven" in Japanese, which is the country it originated in. Makes sense since getting seven is two of the goals in the game. Underdog got the rights to publish in South Korea before western publishers got the right to publish it as "Trio" since nana means something completely different in English. Hope this helps! - A KZbin Channel from Japan

[@Gathanokos]

@@TheBrothersMurph Friend over here knows his stuff! Yeah it's definitely from Japan as Nana is not a word in Korean 😆

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

My favorite oldies that are new to me this year: Barenpark, King’s Kilt, Lost in the Woods, Fleet the Dice Game, Fantastiqa

[@matthewpeterson3926]

I love the unique subscribe segments I’ve seen recently! It reminds me of your humor from the board game news videos you guys used to do. Keep it up! And I am subscribed by the way!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Wahoo!

[@condar15]

I laughed quite hard at your subscription comedy bit, very funny. The list itself was great, definitely some on there I need to play. I don't log my games, so I'm not exactly sure what I played for the first time this year, but a highlight new to me game from this year was Adrenaline - it's really dumb fun that does feel like you're playing Quake Arena or Halo on the table.

[@MrBurt5]

Their subscription bits have been entertaining. Nice way to mix it up, and I hope it is working for them.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We have always wanted to try that game!

[@condar15]

@@TheBrothersMurph Do it, you can add it to next year's us games list :D

[@laurencesingh3948]

Cool list! Obsession is sooo good! That was new to me this year and is a top 20 all-timer now. Sabika and Wayfarers of the South Tigris are probably my top new-to-me games this year; although they only came out in 2022. Lost Ruins of Arnak was another gem I hadn't played before this year.

[@spike2439]

I played Foundations of Rome for the first time a few weeks ago. What a banger. Love me some Kanban EV, definitely in my top 3. I love the way you guys explain how a game works. Makes it really approachable and easy to understand if I might like a game or not. Dimension sounds awesome.

[@mikaeki5245]

Glass Road in 2p is perfection. The tension of card play combined with cool resource wheels and a little map building, cheffs kiss. We have made a slight change and play our 2p with the 4p side of the market, just to have more buildings (and therefore strategies) available.

[@DesmonJones]

I went super hard into Trio (nana) on BGA when I first heard about it from you guys. Even hit #1 on ELO for BGA at one point. I sooo want to get the nana version though. The graphic design and smaller box size is way appealing for me.

[@thomasgraebner352]

Really enjoyed this video. I am going to have to add a few of these game on my list of games to play.

[@2frelledminds]

While it is possible I'll get a game in before the end of the year that will change my list, but best new to me game that didn't come out in 2023 is probably Ark Nova, Heading Forward, or Turing Machine(although Heading Forward will not actually be in my rankings).

[@grahamtastic83]

New to me is Dungeon Degenerates. I absolutely love the art and the world feels like it’s been around for a bit! Give it a go if you get a chance or just stop out to Fort Wayne when you can 😉

[@OpGamerBruh]

Have you guys had a chance to play Clank! Catacombs?! It's such a great play within the Clank! universe. Additionally, I can't wait for my copy of Clank! Legacy 2 to come in.

[@sherylw4599]

Huh!? 10 games escaped your attention? You shock me, sirs. I am aghast.

[@gravecac9522]

Our group loves Hansa Teutonica. We picked it up based on your recommendation in an earlier video. Even modified it to play six and it still plays well. Of older games, have you guys tried Rio Grande.? We picked up the big box and like that one as well.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We haven’t! Might have to fix that some day

[@BobbyReichle]

Kanban EV is the best Lacerda hands down. I love that meetings are where you score your points. Silly. Hansa is amazing, RA is SO GOOD. I have been blasting all of my friends with RA. New games to me this year that I loved: Twilight Imperium, Mage Knight, Chaos in the Old World, Shogun, Cursed Court New to me Games I played this year because of your recommendation that I loved: Sea Salt & Paper, Rajas of the Ganges, Witchstone New to me Games I played this year that I should not have, based on your hatred of the game: London (I love most Martin Wallace games I have played but wow I do not like London)

[@mgpistol76]

I finally got some great solo games to the table that I’ve been wanting to try…Warp’s Edge and Under Falling Skies. I enjoyed them both. Love the subscriber breakdown! 😂

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Most excellent!

[@eldolceable]

Ez question for me to answer since I just got into the hobby this year. But my top 3 are Le havre, cartographers and rajas of the Ganges dice charmers.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Those are all such good games!

[@txsportsfreak02]

Dice forge is number 1 on this list for me.

[@JonathonV]

Great list! 😀 Thanks a lot! Here are my top 15 games from 2021 or earlier that were new to me in 2023: 15. Obsession (crossover!) 14. Bequest 13. Origins: First Builders 12. Ginkgopolis 11. IKI 10. Faiyum 9. Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done 8. Caverna 7. Leaving Earth 6. Boonlake 5. Ora & Labora 4. La Granja 3. Yukon Airways 2. The Red Cathedral 1. Brass: Birmingham Happy holidays, everyone!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Got some great games here!

[@codym6376]

I guess you could play trio with a 52 card deck taking out one suit. I wonder if anything else I have has three of a number up to 12ish? Also, If hansa played well at 2 I would have bought it already. I need more players!!!

[@Dnicole32]

I want Black Sonata so bad! As a big solo game player it’s high on my list and it’s just so difficult to find!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Hoping/expecting it’ll be more available soon!

[@landlboardgames]

Great list! I LOVE Hansa. So simple and quick and fun. And you can try something different every time. I ended the game early last time by doing the east/ west connection (no one tried to stop me) and not everyone was happy about it... Side note: sorry the Giants didn't get Ohtani. But at least they won't be paying him half their payroll in 15 years...

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Yeah that Ohtani contract is bonkers. Dodgers are going all in right now that’s for sure

[@daveflynn3397]

Does Tabletop Tolson know you have her wigs?

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Shhhhhhh

[@Atlasfilms08]

I’m surprised Ultimate Railroads didn’t make the cut.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I just lumped it in with Russian Railroads which we'd played before so we didn't count it. Gotta try some of those different versions in the box!

[@biomeboardgame]

Solid list! Played Kanban EV once and i like it

[@VexylObby]

Ra seems like such a fun game. It is really a shame the Deluxe version is so limited in production. It is WAY too hard to get a hold of reasonably.

[@Agent_Pendergast]

Hansa, Black Sonata and Kanban on the list. Excellent selections. Three all timers there gentlemen.

[@AhJong0]

Man this thumbnail is so triggering, why does everything have to be so U.S. focused?! The rest of the world exists you know! 😅 Love this list as a concept, great games exist and discovering the older ones you enjoy is such a pleasure 😊

[@BoardGamingCrew]

Love a good Uwe!

[@jeremycarlson1189]

Two games I would love see you guys review/playthrough....1) Vindication....an awesome euro, and 2) Unition - a deck building game created/designed/produced by one guy. Doesn't anything revolutionary, but extremely good game I would put at the top of the genre.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Copy that! Vindication falls into the category of “Nick hasn’t played it, but Mike has.“ I have enjoyed my couple plays of that game. And the other one we definitely have to check out!

[@elliottschmidt2446]

Alright, I got called out for hanging in the rafters last time, and I subscribed, but I think I have to go unsubscribe so that I can subscribe again after that breakdown of the subscription pitch and the added effect of those awesome wigs. Oh, and my top new to me game was castles of burgundy, but more importantly I need to subscribe.

[@MidwestMeeple]

Watching 🎉

[@bWOOOPdeWooop]

Maybe Maloney's was avoiding copyright stuff with the map of the US/designer intern for sure didn't want to travel to us to double check that joker Mr. Britannica Also Hansa be Tuetoniking. That's one of the earliest games I played and wasn't stoked cuz it looked dry but it is so good. New to me game would be Dice Forge, I know your guys' copy was missing pieces but did you ever get to play?

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We never have had a chance to play Dice Forge. And honestly, I’m still sad about it haha

[@bWOOOPdeWooop]

@@TheBrothersMurph 😢 one day or maybe next year's new to you games

[@Wrycon-Inc]

Snooty cubes on routes dudes. (sorry, you’re not snooty - it just rhymed well, though your spacey commentator dopplegangers had a tinge of snoot 😊)

[@nickvanee916]

I want another channel just for the subscription interruptions so I can subscribe harder.

[@AndrewWatsonChangingWay]

Great to see you betraying the cult of the new, especially since you led off with a Sid Sackson game.

[@joncasso]

It was patchwork for me

[@lisahasegawa2674]

Great list - loved the huge variety. Kanban EV is so good! Nana is so good - pronounced “naw naw” and not like it’s your grandma. Memory + Go Fish should not be as fun as it is!

[@joshbain8032]

Is it based on Japanese number 7? If so, it would be more like "nah nah"

[@lisahasegawa2674]

@@joshbain8032 oh yeah, nah nah is a better spelling. Japanese for seven.

[@amdhow]

Any tips on where to get a copy of Obsession?

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We bought it from the publishers website. Kayenta games

[@Trevin_Taylor]

Same

[@Jueglar]

the weird part is he was really pulling off that silver wig

[@joshestes6427]

So my comment is about your hats actually, because it reminded me about baseball. This leads me towards a bad mood because I am a Mariner's fan and my team's ownership hates me... Mike and Nick on a scale of 1 to 10, how bad do you feel for Mariner's fans? With one being the sympathy for the astros and 10 being for A's fans who are about to lose their team.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

My sympathy is pretty high, if nothing else just because Ichiro is one of my favorite players, and I want ya'll to get a ring

[@joshestes6427]

@@TheBrothersMurph I just want to be in a world series!

[@Jueglar]

I hate to make any kind of complaint against u guys but that little music u do between 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 is about 3000 percent louder then ur voices have u up all the way to hear but that music almost blows my speaker every time :(

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Copy that thanks for letting us know!