Top 50 Board Games of All Time | In Only 20 Minutes!

[@rosseypik114]

Really appreciate the speed/efficiency you used to get through the list. No fluff, enjoyed watching!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for the feedback. You are not alone. This seems to be a popular format and I will use it going forward. Next year I will do my top 100 and I'll definitely try to be even slightly more efficient. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@TheRadoss]

This was one of the best top games list i've seen, just so well done and the quick explanations for each games was just great.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm definitely going to use this style for my all time and top solo lists going forward. It is the most popular by far. Next time I'm going to do the entire Top 100! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@jamesmorgan1967]

Echoing what others have said here: Thanks for going through your list quickly and also including B-roll. Nice list!

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll definitely be sticking with this format going forward. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@TylerDeLisle]

I love a good Omnigamer-top 50, have to say this is by far the most eclectic list I've come across in over a decade. I'm impressed! Thematic games, Heavy Euros, luck-heavy games, war games, dexterity, co-ops, abstracts, duelers, Pax, you've got it all. Also kudos on the succinct overviews with game pictures, well done all around.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much, Tyler! That is very nice of you to say. It is refreshing to encounter someone who understands board games and realizes not every game on this list is a Euro. 😀I'm definitely an omnigamer, as I play with so many different types of gamers, from kids to friends to heavy gamers, and I appreciate a good design regardless of style. That said, my wheelhouse is medium to heavy strategy games, which is reflected in the list. Once I go to Top 100, I think the variety will really start to show. What are some of your favorite games? Any that didn't make my list? Thanks so much for checking out the video!

[@whitneyalvey3646]

Came from BGG because I hardly ever see This War of Mine as high on these lists! It's definitely heavy if you're not in the mind space for it, but my partner and I have had such great philosophical experiences and conversations around the game. It's not for the nights we want to relax, but I think it's such a unique game that I've been in love with it since we got it only a few months into the hobby. New subscriber for sure, thanks!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for the sub! You should watch my full playthrough of This War of Mine on the channel if you haven't already. There are great twists and turns, just like every play. I totally agree with you. It is such a unique and interesting experience. A fantastic and underrated game. Thanks again for supporting the channel Whitney. Have a great evening!

[@IntheClutch75]

Super appreciated the brevity, honestly. Thanks!

[@AndreasVNesje]

You've mastered the art of slowly dropping game pieces onto the board.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thank you! 😀

[@franciscocarranza9941]

What an awesome list! It’s a combination of games I love, games I feel are underappreciated/forgotten, and games I’ve never knew existed. Thank you!

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you liked the list, Francisco! I'm working on my Top 100 Games of All Time list right now, hopefully it will be out in a few months. Thanks for checking out the channel!

[@TheTrendz24]

Straight up my favorite board game channel and content. Shaggy you are awesome. Your coverage of games misses nothing. Love this list and especially love the gameplay teaching with playthroughs. Please keep your channel alive. Nobody does it better.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thank you so much for those really kind comments. I'm very happy you enjoy the channel. I plan to keep making videos, so hopefully I can keep the quality up. Thanks again, Wills!

[@ilirtanku9722]

Excellent video.The length is good and not boring.There are some great games here

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for watching. I'm happy you liked the video!

[@Jootie_de_Kop]

Thank you for this very quick, but also very substantiated top 50. Much appreciated!

[@TotallyTabled]

You are very welcome. Thank you for checking out the vid! I'm glad it struck the right balance for you.

[@ryanbartlett672]

Excellent work...video, writing, editing, and presentation. My collectors Curusoe should be shipping soon!? Through the Ages app is amazing.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks, Ryan! I appreciate the compliments. I sure hope the collector's edition ships soon. I'm very excited. Thanks for watching!

[@mikemudrow]

From how many of my favorites landed on your list, I'm really excited to try some of these others I haven't played yet.

[@mikemudrow]

Also, I love the videography of your video, with great demonstrations of the components. Gorgeous production, and really fun to watch! Must have taken you a while to get all that b-roll done.

[@TotallyTabled]

@@mikemudrow That's very nice of you to say. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I try to do double duty when I make playthroughs to capture B-Roll, so I'm slowly building up a collection of B-roll to draw from. But for every list I rerecord the voice over and reedit the B-Roll to personalize each list, so it takes a ton of time especially for these top 50 lists. In a few months I'll be releasing my Top 100 Games of All Time and I'm having to record a bunch of B-Roll for that one. I hope I can get it done in time. Anyway, thanks so much for watching and I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos on my channel! Have a great day!

[@iyerviking]

No Terraforming Mars on this list?! :) That always makes it to anyone's top X list and it is most certainly the most popular game at my home.

[@TotallyTabled]

TM has several problems that keep it from being one of my favorites. I understand why it is so popular and I like it. I much prefer Ark Nova. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonlee8849]

Just found your channel after searching for This War of Mine gameplay videos. You have a very similar taste in games as me although I've never played a Lacerda. Subbed!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for the sub! I hope you enjoy the content on the channel.

[@jormdeworm]

Damn, I only own Rajas of the Ganges, Spirit Island, A Feast for Odin and Great Western Trail, of which three of them are new to my collection too 😂 Looks like there’s a lot I need to try out still haha. Some of those games did look really cool! La Granja, Agra and Grand Austria Hotel and a few others did catch my eye!

[@martinrauchegger6861]

Great list. My top 10 solo games are 1 Robinson crusoe 2 Mage knight 3 Too many bones 4 Cloudspire 5 Burncycle 6 Gaia project 7 Frostbunk 8 Spirit island 9 Scythe 10 Anachrony

[@TotallyTabled]

Any list with RC on top is a great list! I still need to get into the Chip Theory games. I've only dabbled. So much good stuff! Thanks for watching!

[@martinrauchegger6861]

@@TotallyTabled I love Chip Theorie Games ....they are my favorite Publisher. I am curious if you like them....😅 Gaia Project is my favorite euro game. Have you played this game?

[@bushibayushi]

Fantastic top 50! Some great games in here. If you liked Sekigahara, try Julius Caesar: Caesar, Pompey, and the Roman Civil War. It's even more accessible (I think) and it's absolutely fantastic ;).

[@akhedena]

Thank you for creating this amazing resource!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thank you for checking it out. I appreciate it.

[@JustACuteFox]

I wish Concordia was a deck builder instead of what it actually is. Having a limited hand size would greatly reduce the AP that this game otherwise induces in people. Also great job on fitting a top 50 into 20 minutes. I put it on 2x and cruised through it!

[@TotallyTabled]

Interesting. Since the cards are mostly better versions of the regular actions, I haven't found AP to be a problem. But I guess I could see it. Thanks for watching!

[@JustACuteFox]

@@TotallyTabled Concordia is notorious for its AP. Hand a given AP player a stack of 20 cards and then say "now efficiently plan out the absolute best order to execute these in, and reassess that order every turn". It's a lot. For Concordia to work at all, you need players that are willing to just play and not think too much.

[@TotallyTabled]

@@JustACuteFox That makes sense. I must not have played it with AP players, and I mostly play Concordia 2 player anyway, so it is not something I've experienced in others or myself. I wonder how much the game would change if you gave everyone a hand of 4 or 5 cards. Interesting idea.

[@ramon7854]

what board game would you recommend for a character builder game for 6 players ?

[@ramon7854]

also a competive game

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm not sure what a character builder game is. Can you elaborate or give an example? Games that play well at 6 are small outside of party games. Thanks for watching.

[@ramon7854]

@@TotallyTabled actually forget the character build game cause… i barely am starting my board game collection i just bought robison crusoe i saw your vid and it look so beautiful i had to get it

[@ramon7854]

@@TotallyTabled do you have any recommendations on something more competive like a domination game with attacking other players and conquering lands ?

[@olivierjodoin2283]

You've got 5 of my top 10 in your list (including all my top 4): Spirit Island, Gloomhaven, The Crew, Concordia and Obsession. And other games I really love. My brother-in-law wants to buy Robinson Crusoe soon so that might be a good match from what I'm seeing

[@TotallyTabled]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! You should check out my full playthrough of Robinson Crusoe to get a better idea if it is something you and your brother-in-law would enjoy. I'm obviously a huge fan. Thanks again!

[@eniyibebekcom]

Love from Turkey...to best professional,best learn to play, best video editing, best voice board games channel...

[@TotallyTabled]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so happy you enjoy the channel! Have a great day!

[@justinc882]

Wow, we've been playing the euro style games for 11 years and I can honestly say I haven't heard of probably 45 of the games you just listed but they all look awesome. Time to add some stuff to the christmas wish list.

[@TotallyTabled]

I hope you find a few games that you'll enjoy. So many great games exist these days that there is always something new to explore. Thanks so much for watching!

[@da1otta]

Wow, this is one of the first lists with such a strong overlap with mine, though not necessarily in the same order. My No. 1s are Dominant Species and Twilight Struggle, but TTA is at the very top as well.

[@Alexander_Haplington]

Have you ever looked into Tainted Grail Fall of Avalon? Its a very deep campaign game.

[@richmondpaige3534]

I like the format. Fast paced but you gave good one liners about the game paired with great footage of the game. Also what is the name of the chip/token protectors you use?

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Richmond. Those are cheap plastic coin holders that coin collectors use. I got mine in bulk from Amazon. I don't remember the name. You need to measure the tokens to get the right size. Thanks for watching!

[@keithleonard7380]

This was an awesome way to list your top games! (many of which are my top games as well !)

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks, Keith. Yeah, this seems like a popular format, so I'll stick with it in the future.

[@leroisoleil9994]

You have most of my top games of all time in here! Through the ages is 3rd only topped by Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Glaxy or Trickerion, have you ever played them?

[@arturzaduryan6108]

What does it mean when you say "heavier cooperative" vs most games being "light cooperative", does it mean that coop interaction is more decisive in the former than the tter?

[@TotallyTabled]

I just meant complexity of rules and how difficult the game is to learn and play. Thanks for watching!

[@bryanep]

Very solid list of games. I'm not a fan of any exploration games but I can accept the ones on this list are great games cause we overlap in so many other areas. Ark Nova and Lisboa are underrated here :P I'd recommend Inis and The Great Zimbabwe based on your tastes.

[@MindsetTabletop]

CRUSOE!!!!! Great choice! One of my favorite games. So true about the emerging story. I just got the Treasure Chest expansion... can't wait to dive in.

[@TotallyTabled]

YAY! So much game in that box. I still haven't played with all the expansion content. Thanks for watching!

[@CptBumFlufff]

Love your videos Shaggy, great list 🤘

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks Dan. I appreciate you!

[@jakubkoutny]

17:50 did you tried kanban ev solo? Its so good, I was surprised it was not on your top10 solo games :)

[@TotallyTabled]

Yep, in fact I have a full solo playthrough of Kanban EV on the channel. I tend to prefer my solo games slightly faster, lighter and simpler than my multiplayer games. The upkeep of the solo opponent is more than I typically enjoy. I still love it, but it keeps it out of my top 20 solos. Thanks!

[@jakubkoutny]

@@TotallyTabled I onsider AI management in Kanban EV super easy and super quick :) I love the game.. :)

[@TotallyTabled]

@@jakubkoutny I hear what you are saying. It is streamlined for what it is and it becomes quicker and easier after a few plays. I do enjoy it but I think I like the solo mode of Weather Machine a bit more.

[@CB-yh3db]

Why do you prefer TTA over Nations? After seeing your list I’m surprised that Brass: Birmingham is not on your list. How do you feel about Escape Plan by Lacerda? Perhaps in your top 100?

[@TotallyTabled]

Brass: Birmingham I have not played -- I've only played original Brass and Brass: Lancashire. I do enjoy Brass, but maybe not Top 50 -- perhaps with more plays and maybe Birmingham will be that much better. Not sure. Nations is great, but in streamlining TTA I felt it lost quite a bit of the epic plate-spinning civ anxiety that I crave. I just love the way TTA fits together, from the drafting to the action points to the events. But Nations definitely has its place and time and I'd happily play it anytime. Escape Plan is fun. Maybe top 100, but I haven't made that list yet! Thanks!

[@DoktorPepper20]

I think you may love Vlaada Chvatil even more than I do 😆. I've never seen anyone talk about Dungeon Petz and Tash Kalar outside of myself. You've inspired me to check out multiple games I was a bit reluctant about including Great Western Trail, Macao, and Through the Ages.

[@TotallyTabled]

Nice! I'm happy to meet another fan of Vlaada Chvatil's work. He is my favorite designer by far. Since making this video I've become hooked on Mage Knight as well, so the hits keep coming. I just wish more of his games worked for solo as well as multiplayer. And hopefully he will come out with something new soon. Did Codenames kill his desire to make games? I need to do more research. Anyway, you should absolutely give those games a try. Check out my full playthroughs of GWT and the new Macao called Amsterdam. Those are solo playthroughs, but they will give you an idea about the multiplayer as well. Thanks so much for checking out the list, DoktorPepper!

[@briancherry8088]

You have some great recommendations there. Troyes, GWT and Macao are some of my very favorites. La Granja is a game I enjoy, but it barely ever gets played, and we keep having to relearn the rules. I will definitely have to check out Obsession - I hadn't ever heard of this one till today.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, I would definitely check out Obsession. It is a similar weight to GWT, has a unique theme, and plays great solo or multiplayer (well, at least two player). I have a solo playthrough on the channel you can check out. Thanks for watching!

[@derekduran9086]

Like a lot of yours too, except I’d add Orleans, Dice Town, Mandala, Cascadia and Western Legends. Not sure how available they are these days though.

[@TotallyTabled]

Those are great games, although I have not played Western Legends yet. I would like to. It looks fun. Thanks for watching!

[@sh-kr]

Great List. 😍I'm really interested in Doomtown Reloaded. Are you planning this video?

[@gregbroxterman]

Top notch production and list :) Subbing

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much, Greg! I really appreciate the sub!

[@craigandrews7544]

Would you recommend Troyes for solo play? Otherwise considering Viticulture or GWT. Would be keen to here your thoughts on each. Thanks 🙏

[@TotallyTabled]

I've never tried Troyes solo. My version doesn't have a solo mode in the box -- not sure if never versions have one. Viticulture is great solo -- very simple and fun. But I play using the Tuscany expansion. GWT solo is much more involved, but still excellent. I just love GWT at 2 players and I tend to want to play it at that count if I can. I would check out my full solo playthrough of GWT on the channel. That should give you a good idea if it is for you. But both get recommendations from me. Thanks for watching!

[@coalitionofseekers9572]

Great video. Doomtown looks awesome!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks! I plan to have some Doomtown content on the channel once the new base set arrives. It is such a fun game. Thanks for watching!

[@ianw0ng]

thank you for the list. always fun to see titles i wasnt aware of.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for watching, Ian. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I've done playthroughs for many of these games on the channel if you are interested in learning more.

[@ianw0ng]

@@TotallyTabled i am & will do. txu. :)

[@MrDsmalls]

Cool list and such excellent production on the video! May I suggest Pax Porfiriana. If you’re loving Pamir, Porfiriana and then Renaissance would be my highest recommendations.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for the rec. I've wanted to play Porfiriana for a while but just never got it to the table. I need to move it up the to-play-list! Thanks for watching!

[@wamarkus5835]

Where would you put Scythe?

[@TotallyTabled]

Scythe is a great design that I enjoy. Hybrid games aren't really in my wheelhouse, which is why it isn't in my personal top 50. It would probably be top 100 for me, but I totally understand why it is so popular. Thanks for watching!

[@josepablolunasanchez1283]

"Space Aces: TNG (The New Guidebook)" is a solo RPG. To me it was designed in such a clever way that you basically can play a wide variety of adventures. It seemed to have compiled a collection of settings, adventures, and elements of all science fiction to allow very creative construction of adventures. Its design is simple, short and very clever. To me, it is the work of a genius.

[@frothycrevice7415]

Have you played Viticulture Tuscany expansion? If not it takes the game to a whole new level!

[@TotallyTabled]

Yes, I love the Tuscany expansion, especially the new board and structure cards. Thanks for watching!

[@Henrycollins-r2p]

Love your videos Shaggy, great list

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much! I'm happy you liked the video. Have a great day!

[@Tampahop]

Your list seems very euro heavy and focuses on newer games. I imagine that you don’t have any sort of historical perspective to draw from. For example, one of my favorites is Cosmic Encounters. Another is Lords of Waterdeep. That’s not to say that some new games wouldn’t make my list, like Space Station Phoenix and Galaxy Hunters. I guess we all have our biases though. In case you haven’t figured it out, I love anything with a sci fi theme, which excludes most euros for me.

[@jadam42]

So many good picks, and a list that didn’t include Brass for once, but then the number 1 was such a let down.

[@TotallyTabled]

Yikes. With that attitude I fear you will experience a lot of disappointment in your life. Thanks for watching.

[@ecarlete-coeurtribe3448]

Didn't expect the Galaxy trucker that high. Much love for it by only by me.

[@TotallyTabled]

Ha, yeah I expected a bunch of hate for that pick, but haven't really heard anything. People seem much more disappointed by my love of Euros. 😂 But Galaxy Trucker is so brilliant and fun, no other real time game comes close to matching it even after all these years. Thanks for watching!

[@ModularLanding]

Fantastic video and a great list. One think I like is the variety. At first I thought it would be mainly Euros with so many Feld and Lacerda games. Which is fine, but is just one genre. But while it is heavily weighted that way, you do have thematic games like Robinson Crusoe and Nemesis and fun real time stuff like Galaxy Trucker. Robinson Crusoe is in my view also a crazy, mad, masterpiece. Great game.

[@TotallyTabled]

Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. Thanks for the kind words. I totally agree with what you say. Robinson Crusoe is often misunderstood, but I think you nailed it in your description. I'm definitely Euro dominant, or at least "strategy focused", but I have those few games in each different genre that speaks to me. Galaxy Trucker is one of those. So much fun! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@johnelstad]

I agree with the others that for the number of games reviewed, you paced it perfectly. For what it's worth, if you like drafting games I suggest you try Biblios, which also includes auctions and bluffing.

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm a big fan of Biblios. I used to play it a ton years ago when a group of friends would meet regularly at local bars and game. It is a good restaurant/pub game and probably uses my favorite mechanism for drafting. Great recommendation for folks. Thanks, John!

[@bamfski0028]

This is a very well put together list I love the quick yet somehow detailed description of each game my only issue is that your missing smallworld and root which would definitely fall under my top 5

[@TotallyTabled]

Both are great games - maybe in my top 100. Root is one that is difficult to get to the table and I haven't yet found the magic. But I respect the design and understand why it is beloved. Thanks for watching!

[@shineLouisShine]

Awesome. I'm only at number #37 and I can already share of my impression: You nailed it.

[@shineLouisShine]

...and now after I actually finish watching: Definitely. Absolutely love the fact that you manage to leave me with the desire of exploring new games (..each time you've mentioned the word "unique mechanic"). Thanks!

[@TotallyTabled]

@@shineLouisShine Thanks. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you find a few new games that work for you!

[@Rubberglass]

Just played Pax Pamir last week… I loved it!

[@CB-yh3db]

Why Troyes and not Black Angel?

[@TotallyTabled]

Troyes is one of the times when I prefer the streamlined and focused version. It fits together in a nice, tight package. Black Angel feels a bit sprawling and bloated. I like it and I want to explore it solo, as I've mostly played 2-players if memory serves. But Troyes really sings for me. Thanks for watching.

[@GrecoMEMOIREMusic]

Solid list!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for checking out my video!

[@laurentj4191]

Thanks for this top! I just have a little question, where have you found your token plastic protections for nemesis ? I need them 😍

[@TotallyTabled]

Yeah, those are basic plastic coin holders that coin collectors use. I got mine for cheap on Amazon. You will have to measure the tokens to get the right size. I use these in every game that requires drawing tokens from bags. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSnaetch]

I don't know more than half of the games on the list, but two of my favorites (Scythe and Terraforming Mars) are missing...

[@TotallyTabled]

You have a lot of great games to check out! Ark Nova has replaced TM for me, but both of those are great games. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSnaetch]

@@TotallyTabled True. But how to get the time to check out all those games?

[@markheithorn3905]

Dont think I saw a single Avalon Hill game. Command and Colors series?

[@TotallyTabled]

Not in my top 50, but also not really in my wheelhouse. I don't care for war as a theme. I really connect with medium-heavy weight euros and thematic solo adventures. Luckily the hobby is big enough for all types of gamers. Thanks for watching!

[@couch1066]

Very well done. You got right to it. Didn't make me sit through who designed it, who published it, where it was on your list x years ago, etc...

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you enjoyed the format. Thanks for checking it out!

[@KNic0lson]

Excellent seletion of mainly less mainstream picks thanks

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you found the video interesting. Thanks for checking it out.

[@GlenHallstrom]

Good list, although I kept waiting for my favorite (Horrified) to pop up but no such luck. Oh well...

[@TotallyTabled]

Horrified is very fun. I was planning to film a playthrough this Halloween but I ran out of time. Thanks for watching!

[@BlueSteelCat]

Whoohoo! we went too long without a Totally Tabled video! (1-2 days lol). Very cool to see how your top 10s diff category games line up against each other! Endless winter didn’t rank with you, but totally see why with your selection.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks Cathleen! Endless Winter is great but not Top 50 for me, at least not yet. I definitely need more plays.

[@dadtier564]

I want to buy robinson crusoe now, thank you so much for the list!! Arkham Horror LCG and Spirit Islands are in my top 10 so I love seeing them on a list. My number one is Too Many Bones, hooo momma what a game!

[@TotallyTabled]

Check out my Robinson Crusoe playthroughs to really make sure it is a game you would enjoy. Thanks for checking out the list!

[@lunarojojimenez5244]

Hi guys! F1 board game Pole Position is now in Kickstarter...can you tell us something about this game? Looks awesome!

[@TotallyTabled]

You should check out Paul's channel Gaming Rules!, because he did a full playthrough. I don't know anything about it. Thanks!

[@MrScrawnjuan]

Good list. Although I think you seem to tend towards heavier euros than I typically enjoy. A lot of games I haven't even heard of though.

[@TotallyTabled]

Yes, my tastes do run heavy and euro-y, so this list is skewed in that direction. I've done playthroughs for many of them on the channel, so that is a good way to see if any of them look interesting to you. Thanks for watching!

[@KarpetRydOFunk]

Great list. I appreciate you keep it short and sweet.

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@HBKVincent]

Love it ! Where did you find robinson's wood, food tokens? I love it :D Where is teotihuacan? 😢

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for watching. I cannot remember where I got those tokens. I think Stonemaier Games had something to do with making them. And Teo. would be in my top 100.

[@basc.8752]

Great list, very nice to see Ginkgopolis. Especially at 2 this games is sooooo good. 😊

[@TotallyTabled]

Yes, two is great for this hidden gem. I'm glad it is back available for everyone to check out. It is even on Board Game Arena now! Sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@marcelp.7907]

Having watched your video: May i suggest you to play Frostpunk asap? Because it is, in my opinion, the better game than robinson crusoe and tells a story like this war of mine (same studio). It might be the best of both worlds and for me, it made both games obsolete.

[@TotallyTabled]

I have played Frostpunk but it was after making this video. In fact, I have made full playthroughs of all three games on my channel. You should check them out. They are some of the best videos I've made, in my opinion. 😁I feel like the three games compliment each other, rather than any one of them replacing the others. Robinson Crusoe is still my favorite overall. You are right that Frostpunk borrows heavily from RC and expands from it. RC is the more streamlined and flexible system, able to tell a greater variety of stories in a quicker playtime without having to resort to paragraphs of text. This War of Mine is full story and experience, super dark and immersive and epic. It absolutely nails a very specific experience basically unlike any other game I've played. Frostpunk is in the middle with a focus on city building and morale management, resource management, etc. A great strategy game with a healthy and entertaining dose of story. I love it and it will be high on my top games of all time list when I make it again this year. Sorry for the ramble, but I could talk about those three games all day! Thanks for watching, and if you check out the playthroughs, let me know what you think!

[@marcelp.7907]

@@TotallyTabled Totally get you. Frostpunk ist my go-to Coop Euro Game nowadays, even with players with little Board Game experience.

[@milessemison4054]

Excellent video, both in terms of content and production value. Definitely need to research a few of these games now; I fear you may have cost me a lot of money 😂

[@TotallyTabled]

I hope you find a few new games that you really enjoy. I always recommend watching a full playthrough before buying. Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the nice compliments.

[@adamsteineke4661]

New to the channel... what does Medium Euro and Heavy weight Euro actually mean? Interesting list, many I've never heard of!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for checking out the channel, Adam. To be honest, Euro is a fairly ambiguous and meaningless term. I should stop using it. It vaguely refers to a style of strategy game where players more indirectly compete over a management puzzle, rather than directly fight with each other. Euros often use victory points, resource management, and various action point systems to create efficiency puzzles. "Weight" is an abstract measure of the mental load required to play a game well - so complexity of rules, strategic depth, range of options on turn, game length, etc. Medium and heavy weight games require some prior gaming experience to enjoy, as well as the desire to invest the mental load to play. But, again, these are not concrete terms. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmorgan1967]

@@TotallyTabled I think you explained what a Euro game is really well!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks, James. I tend to have my own personal definition for these things which are probably not technically accurate or official. Most games defy neat classification these days, which is nice to see. But it means we probably need more accurate language. Thanks for watching!

[@branboom3342]

I love top games lists and i really appreciate your brevity. BoardGameCo taking 2 hours per 10 games lol

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad you like the video. I try to edit all my videos to be as snappy as I can make them. I tend to ramble, so it's not perfect, but I make an effort to balance things as best as I can. Thanks for watching!

[@omnitheus5442]

Agra is so solid. Such a sandbox and definitely in my top 5 of all time! You also place Vinhos ahead of Viticulture which I wholeheartedly agree with.

[@TotallyTabled]

Hey, awesome to hear some love for Agra. It is such an overlooked gem! I definitely love both wine games and I can play Viticulture with more of my friends and family (and solo), but Vinhos is my personal favorite between the two. Specifically, the original Vinhos rules. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@dtharmo]

Awesome list, of course not 100% agree with it but interesting. I'd replace some of yours with Too many bones, space alert, clank Eclipse and of course terraforming mars!

[@TotallyTabled]

Those are all great games. Lots of 50-100 for me. I'm not as big a Terraforming Mars fan as others, but I get it. I just got Clank Catacombs and I'm very excited to try it. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesisbrandt]

How do you play a board game solo ?

[@TotallyTabled]

I've got 60 solo playthroughs that will answer that question. Many, if not most, new board games have both solo and multiplayer modes, due to the growing popularity of solo gaming. These are the games I tend to feature on the channel, but I have played through a few solo only games as well. Thanks for watching!

[@TheFarmoon]

hate the "of all time" but i love the fast run thru, thanks

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@mrlastjudgment]

A lot of these are on my wishlist. Especially Sleeping Gods 😍. My top 10: 1. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 2. Everdell 3. Brass: Birmingham 4. Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game 5. Ticket to Ride: Europe 6. Eldritch Horror 7. 7 Wonders 8. Wingspan 9. Disney Villainous 10. Parks

[@TotallyTabled]

Nice list! I really need to play Brass more. I like it more than some in my gaming groups and so I've had limited plays. Thanks so much for watching!

[@2790vivek]

No Catan??

[@TotallyTabled]

Catan is a very important game for the hobby and adored by many, for good reason. Brilliant design. Not one of my personal favorites so it isn't on this list. Thanks for watching!

[@Skol999]

Interesting list, thanks. Sub'd.

[@TotallyTabled]

Appreciate the sub, Skol! Hope you enjoy the channel.

[@Jasonsmith-xs8vq]

I feel like this should be renamed as top 50 Euro style games lol. Not my thing I only own three games on this list lol

[@TotallyTabled]

Yep, I'm definitely Euro focused, although there are 20 or so non-Euros on the list, included half the top 10. Plenty of stuff worth checking out. Thanks for watching!

[@twistedankles8924]

No

[@TotallyTabled]

@vincentkingsdale8334 I'm genuinely curious what you expected, because I cannot comprehend.

[@kristopherhayes1957]

​@TotallyTabled well, most people, at least my friend/family circle, prefer games that are quick to play and easy to learn. They tend to go with classic games like Uno, Sorry, or a deck of cards. I am trying to introduce more games to them but often if I mention that the game has a long rule book or takes longer than an hour, then they are often turned off by the idea since people have different tastes and time constraints. Plus game nights are rare because they're hard to organize and everyone is competitive so campaign and co-op games are out of the question. I really want to get into Nemisis because like you said, it is a secret identity/social deduction game that is akin to the Alien Franchise but due to the price tag and the fact it takes over an hour to play, it will be a hard sell to my family.

[@IskandarStrategist1689]

No weather machine?

[@TotallyTabled]

I made the list before playing Weather Machine but it would be on there now. Thanks for watching.

[@tapoweify]

Cursed Court was a total surprise, and turned out to be a favorite of my wife, who doesn’t enjoy many games.

[@TotallyTabled]

I really want to try Cursed Court. It has been on my radar for a while and just never got around to it. Looks cool. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for watching!

[@albertoajungogomez]

why arnak and not endless winter?

[@TotallyTabled]

I like the streamlined gameplay of Arnak a bit more. I also prefer the way the deck building and worker placement combine. But Endless Winter is fantastic, probably top100 for me. Thanks for watching!

[@ioannisgalanis7744]

I can't believe that heroquest isn't in the list of all time favourite games!! Half of these games are based on heroquest

[@warpo007]

Anachrony playthroughs when every your ready, coach Shaggy!

[@TotallyTabled]

Ha, it is on the list. The very very long list, but it is closer to the top. I wish I could do this full time so I could double or triple my output and get these games filmed. Anyway, I appreciate your support!

[@willmolinar]

I want The Gallerist a great deal but it's a huge box and super expensive. Maybe some day.

[@TotallyTabled]

You are right, Will. The deluxe Lacerda's are expensive compared to other games. Definitely worth playing before buying to make sure you will get your money's worth. Thanks for watching!

[@Jmans247massathon]

Good list!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks! I appreciate you checking it out!

[@MCJesse-hu4ru]

This was well done. Just missing Terraforming Mars!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks! Yeah, TM is one of those games that others like more than I do. It is good, but has problems that keep it from being great in my book. Ark Nova has kind of killed it for me as well. Thanks for watching!

[@rexgoodheart3471]

Great video.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much, Rex!

[@Nyal41]

Where is Dune from Avalon Hill?

[@TotallyTabled]

Never played it. Thanks for watching.

[@kostasparalias7630]

i like a game called The BANG do u know it?

[@andrewwalsh531]

I always thought GWT to be out of our comfort zone but your series of playthroughs convinced me otherwise! Just started playing the digital version of TTA & it's great as well :)

[@TotallyTabled]

GWT is rough at first, but once it clicks it really flows. Your choices each turn are really limited, so it is easier to pick actions. And you can start by focusing on a few actions, like getting coyboys and new cows, and you can do quite well. It is also on Board Game Arena. Thanks for watching!

[@HatstandTuesday]

Titan Civilisation (with or without the Advanced expansion) History of the world (first edition) Robo Rally Wabbit Wampage

[@remconet]

I came here to get ideas because I want to get into table top gaming. But I left pretty confused. Terms like 'worker placement game' or 'Euro feel' don't mean anything to me. Is there a video explaining this all? Also the throwing of chips and parts was throwing me off. At some points it seemed like it was part of the game but you probably did it to make the video more interesting? All in all this video was not as helpful as I hoped it would be.

[@TotallyTabled]

Welcome to the channel. I'll try to help, if I can. Unfortunately, my favorite games are not going to be the best games for someone starting out. I suggest you watch my Top 10 Simple Solo Games list here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqaoZHeLqrh5l8k. I would also suggest watching my full playthroughs of any game that looks interesting. These videos will give you much more information. My recommendations would be: Lost Expedition, Cascadia, Cartographers, Canvas, Marvel United, Creature Comforts, Tiny Towns, Cafe, Warps Edge, Maquis, Rove, Resist, Final Girl, and The Bloody Inn. These playthroughs will really show a lot of different mechanisms and give you an idea of the feel of modern board games. Hopefully something will look interesting. Good luck and I am happy to answer any questions you might have!

[@kellinwinslow1988]

I've been playing board games since I played the first edition of Dungeon back in the 70's. Never been a fan of Euro games and not a fan of worker placement games. Not a big competitive person either. Out of my 100 or so games Mage Knight is still number one. No game I've played has come close to the variety and replayability of it,and yes I don't only play it solo. Lol. Star Trek Frontiers would be next but that might be a bit of a cheat so I'd pick Star Trek Fleet Captains. I like that you can play the game without ever getting into combat. Interesting game. Return To Dark Tower would be next especially with the expansion. I played the original and this one is world's better while still being true to the original. Gloomhaven is there although I prefer the main game to the streamlined Jaws. Sword And Sorcery I really love. Love that you level up as you play and it's a really epic game with some expansions. Speaking of that I still love and play Descent 2nd edition. I have a lot of the expansions so that really makes it as big as Gloomhaven in some ways. Really love playing with 4 people. Lord Of The Rings Journeys in Middle Earth is great as well. Possibly the best app driven game ,I just like the card mechanic better than Mansions Of Madness. As a party game Star Trek Panic is a lot of fun. Gets really tough with more people and a 6 player game can get pretty crazy. And for a dexterity game I actually really like Ice Cool. My niece really enjoys it and knocking penguins around with 4 people is pretty challenging. I like Arkham Horror LCG but as with most Arkham games the fun dies out at times and gets replaced with frustration. Not nearly as bad as Arkham Horror 2nd edition though. Like Shut Up and Sit Down said,that game feels more like work while beating your head against a wall at the same time.

[@TotallyTabled]

Sounds like you have very specific tastes and luckily there are tons of games for all preferences. I enjoy many of the games you mentioned, even if they are slightly outside my wheelhouse. Thanks for watching!

[@KabukiKid]

Your #2 is my all-time #1, I think. :-) I say that because I have a hard time deciding on an all-time favorite. My mood could swing from day to day. lol ;-)

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm the same way, KabukiKid. I had a hard time coming up with an order, especially lower on the list. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@MajorBorris]

No car wars?

[@TotallyTabled]

Never played that one.

[@MajorBorris]

@@TotallyTabled classic and influential. If you were a young gamer in the 80s it was super cool. 45 years later people are still playing.

[@MajorBorris]

@@TotallyTabled think Mad Max for the table top.

[@TotallyTabled]

I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the rec!