Villagers Board Game Review - A card game for would-be medieval barons

From humble foundations to a bustling, money making, medieval settlement! Villagers is a card drafting and tableau building game for 1-5 players in which you bring the best tradesmen and women together to establish a brand new village. But who do you bring, and can you shine amongst the competition? More importantly, is it good?
Find out in our review of Villagers by Sinister Fish Games
Designed by: Haakon Gaarder
Art by: Haakon Gaarder
Published by: Sinister Fish Games
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[@reikenkayzer]

A little off brand here, but I want to thank Johnny from the bottom of my heart for indirectly getting me interested in D&D and the role of DM. The wonderful world of D&D has simply changed my life and has brought so much fun and memorable moments for me and my friends. So thank you Mr. Chiodini. And as always all the best with this great channel, love it already

[@weronikamatczuk8642]

Margaret is the multi skilled hero we all need

[@tigara1290]

But don't deserve

[@adancein]

I enjoyed the review, though I'm not sure I needed as much detail on the rules. Some in-game show and tell would've been great aswell. Maybe you could record a session and put in some "look, that's how it plays out sometimes"-moments? Have to say, production quality is great, as well as the writing.

[@kosterix123]

It is good they described them because the rules are quite innovative for a card game.

[@adancein]

Kosteri x Yeah, I just think that at some point, I'd much rather have seen a live example of how it goes down in-game. But I see what you mean.

[@adancein]

Reall happy they made the let's play video of the game as well. It looks really fun!

[@thecastawaydc]

A like on the video might just save Margaret from the mines...

[@shifttheshaman]

That's just a miner inconvenience.

[@juddcarreon9236]

#SaveMargaret

[@rpgenius3968]

I just realized...subscribing to this channel may be detrimental to my wallet XD

[@kosterix123]

Villagers is not expensive and not detrimental to your gaming life

[@HerebeeDragons]

'And that's capitalism, baby' is the most relatable phrase about so many board games lol

[@seanthebluesheep]

Can we get a supercut of every time Johnny says tableau?

[@FuncleChuck]

I’m so excited for this channel! Hope you’re having fun

[@catherine6714]

Intrigued by the game but found the rules a little hard to follow when simply explained - would be great to see more of a play through to go with what you're saying, just to make it easier to follow visually!

[@kosterix123]

Exactly. Review is misleading on this one.

[@mikeburgess6153]

This was wonderful. Usually boardgame reviews are dull and dry. However this was not, it had humour and didn't overwhelm the viewer with complex details. Bravo.

[@shifttheshaman]

We always play games on a stepladder. It just lets everyone play at their own level, you know?

[@rhynlock11]

looking forward to see more of this new project. Keep up the good work guys

[@hamzastarcevic1111]

Really enjoyable content for all levels of knowledge and familiarity with table top genre, keep up the great work guys I hope this channel gets all the attention it deserves, much love

[@Charoy612]

This game sounds like Age of Empires meets Risk and consults with Monopoly. I want it.

[@Josh_Woodford]

This channel has come at a perfect time. A little board game Café has opened up near me, I look forward to watching these videos and then going to the Café to try them myself. This a good time indeed.

[@mrs_nesbit]

Congratulations on the first videos! Thoroughly enjoyed it and I will be picking up this game that beforehand I never heard of. Look forward to the next videos!

[@preciousrogue1833]

Ooh sounds like the kind of game my partner and I will love - thanks for the recommendation!

[@anarcha_magpie]

Love the depth you went into with the rules

[@dustinallan3362]

I’m going to absolutely love this channel! Villagers looks awesome.

[@CortashGaming]

Great videos so far!!

[@sinisterfishgames3108]

Thanks for the review guys - very nice surprise! Best of luck with the channel.

[@dicebreaker]

Keep up the good work!

[@ruthemilygem]

You guys should do a video on the best single player tabletop games. I've only just found out they exist and that's a travesty.

[@jetsetradio01]

So glad you did this. Our copy came a while back but we haven't got around to playing it yet.

[@iwritesometimes]

gonna go pick this up right now just on the force of this review (and the pretty, pretty style)! agree with other commenters that watching a game (or even a round) of play would both help illustrate the gameplay, although i do appreciate the straightforward rule breakdown and editorial commentary, and be entertaining to boot :)

[@Gingeneer95]

Loving the new content, it's thanks to this channel that I've got my hands on villagers and from there found charterstone. Both being delivered next week, can't wait to start playing them. Thanks for getting me into this new tabletop thing guys :)

[@IntermezzoR]

Loving the content so far! Can't wait for more. I know you probably are getting tons of requests, but I'd like to request for you to play/review Ascension. It's an absolutely fabulous card game/deck builder. Your deck starts off very basic, but over time you get crazy synergies between cards.

[@williamhardway6436]

Man, you guys are funny. I'm looking forward to this whole thing

[@KingKeiser31]

Fantastic review, keep up the good work.

[@alexixeno4223]

Like the format you have chosen to use. Allows to focus on what is being said with to much distraction but also not a bore

[@CottonCandySharks]

I think it might be wise to poll us sometime soon just to know what level we're at (: this is a good game and explanation for beginners but the explanation was occasionally a bit a fast for a complete newbie (:

[@tonecastro3202]

Great video. Covered all the bits I needed to know. Seems not too weighty - perfect for a game you take to a pub. :) Comes out locally bit over a week - decided to put in a pre-order. Cheers.

[@DauntlessPanda1986]

Picked this up from my FLGS along with the KS expansion. First playthrough we made a few mistakes, but it was so tactical

[@Xyxthris]

The editing style makes it a little hard to follow sometimes, the sped up video capture + VO is harder to intuatively follow than a "live" explanation with someone holding the pieces as they talk, and the frequent talk to camera sections where you cant see the layout of the game etc. It's still early days though, best of luck Dicebreaker!

[@53bucks]

this is a great and informative video and i can't wait to see more, but i think my favourite part is this TEETH TEETH TEETH shirt

[@00blaat00]

21-08-2020: Happy Birthday, Dicebreaker!

[@JakubPoniatowski]

Looks like a fun little game. Card drafting/tableau building can be a lot of fun!

[@isabellecw1]

I wish I'd known there were single player board games sooner! This looks like great fun and I really hope I get a chance to play sometime. Thanks for the great review.

[@der_teilnehmer9946]

Hello! I bought the game based on your recommendation and quite like it. Thank you very much! :) I love it when games come up with new mechanics - hadn't seen these technology branches outside of video games!

[@kas3700]

I really enjoy the content so far. Just finished watching what you've got so far and I hope you'll continue with a mix of reviews and gameplay videos. Any chance you could do some videos around a specific theme or type of game? Like a video specifically for 2-4 player games that take under an hour or maybe one with about games with a pirate theme so Johnny can help us avoid some of all the bad ones. I'm rather new to boardgames and definitely plan to keep an eye on this channel for some solid recommendations and entertaining gameplay. Keep up the good work and best of luck with the channel.

[@dicebreaker]

You know Johnny's already writing a video on the best pirate games

[@mikemorrisbjj]

This looks great! I am just starting to get my wife into board gaming and this looks like a good one to add to our rotation. Thanks guys!

[@AmateurBoardgamer]

Great content! Good flow and it would be even better if you could explain part of the rules with the whole game setup shown. I will look to add this to my collection and hopefully do also get a chance to review it.

[@shawnheatherly]

This game looks great, it would be a perfect gift for my brother. Thanks for the review.

[@alexusher4425]

Well that's me persuaded. I don't have many friends who are willing to play boardgames with me so the idea of a solo campaign or 2 player mode really appeals to me, especially if that game mode is still able to have a lot of depth without the extra players.

[@devinmooney2216]

Ooh im gonna get it they are gonna love it

[@hipposhaped]

Great first review guys - if I can offer some constructive criticism though, it would be nice to see more B-roll sooner and more frequently. Too many board game KZbin channels are static shots of people saying their thoughts with little of the games to actually watch. You're already leagues ahead by bothering with stuff like scripting and editing, so I'm excited to see where you take this! :D

[@302Diane]

I think I'm echoing a lot of people when I say some Let's Play videos would be a good idea.

[@akanthony100]

Next review, The Cones of Dunshire?

[@samuelstensgaard4828]

This guy gets it

[@turtleyoutuber3837]

You forgot one thing......... IT’S ABOUT THE CONES!!!

[@David-dw6ot]

This seems like a really fun party game.

[@josha5933]

From this and "shut up and sit down" it seems I keep getting sucked into board game reviews done by ex videogame journalists

[@adamglen5741]

Turn based presenting. I like it lads 👍

[@chriskoppen4613]

you all are great.

[@zpick2214]

Please do a Mille Borne Video, or a special compilation of easier to learn games as such. Mille Borne is an old classic that too few people know of. i played it a lot as a child and still have the old french set! its simple and a good deal of fun.

[@talahar123]

Margaret had it coming.

[@iscryed4u]

My humble opinion, I want to see you play anything that you review. Even if it's not the whole game.

[@neiltiffany4740]

Like others I enjoyed the review but a little less rule breakdown and more game play might be nice. I liked that you gave a balanced and honest review. So much so that I just ordered the game

[@JackEscapedTheBox]

welcome to the world dicebreaker

[@christinewebb8893]

I really enjoyed watching this! My Mum, sister, brother and I enjoy playing card games more than board or tabletop ones, but Villagers looks very good. Also, many congratulations on launching this new channel - can't wait to see what comes next. Hope you both enjoy the August bank holiday weekend and see you next time. ^o^ =-D XXX XXX

[@micjames9352]

This is a great game...which I happily own ...😁. Great vid...

[@JKM395]

I may be too thick to understand this one from a video. I feel like I'd need a bit of show and tell. Looks fun though. Margaret had it coming! We all heard what she said about Johnny. Shameful.

[@cthulhufhtagn2483]

"Really bad news if you don't have your own grain farm." What I, an intellectual, hears: "if you don't have your own brain farm."

[@turtleyoutuber3837]

CthulhuFtagn I heard it to

[@WardNightstone]

on top of the wooden coin chest (15 pounds), there is a Kickstarter expansion (7 pounds) on the companies website

[@nymalous3428]

So that's how Margaret became a miner... Looks like a fun game, a bit in the same line as Dominion, except that everyone draws from the same pool rather than their own built-up decks. I love the artwork.

[@sigmacorvid1003]

I humbly beg for a let's play on villagers. I would even dive into the KZbin mines for it myself if I could

[@pinkcloudsnightlightbell]

Oh no, Margaret.... Will she make it in the mines dyu all think?

[@FilipH86]

Hey Jhonny or whoever is looking at the comments. Long time subscriber for Eurogamer and Oxbox here: I know it's early to be asking for requests but do you guys have plans to review the Pillars of Eternity Pen & Paper sometime in the future?

[@nickfayers3345]

Loving the channel so far but could you include something to say whether or not games work well with 1/2/lots of players?? A lot of games claim to be good for 2players only to feel dependent on multiple players - my wife and I have very few friends willing to play tabletop games :(

[@jasonkvidahl2951]

Try unstable unicorns!

[@mathsalot8099]

This looks similar to a game called harbour. In that one you are an entrepreneur building your business by crafting items using resources like wood and fish and "hiring" other character's skills to facilitate your own business.

[@CaitlinRC]

A whole new villaaaageeeeeeeee

[@saldaldiansmeik2877]

Nice Video, I absolutely like it. But I also like the Game and want to have a look at it. Could you please provide the correct link in the description? I'm not that much interested in Tuki...

[@DreadWulfie]

Seems fun, just not sure if it's a good fit for me; my brain unfortunately overloads easily with this kinds of games and ends up giving me a splitting headache and then it's just not fun anymore. I wish I could enjoy more games like this though.

[@rurimay2120]

Make a Let's play on Villagers !! New to the channel😊

[@ZRobertson91]

Early adopter. Only 2 other videos available at this time... How dare you get my hopes up, Johnny

[@bigfoot9405]

i miss you dad thanks for not leaving us when you went out for chinese food

[@blakearmentrout7717]

lol why does this games rules sound like a pitch meeting for how settlement building in Fallout 4 work, or should work at least.

[@brianschoner3350]

Great to see this lovely little game getting more attention! If I may suggest one other Kickstarter gem that deserves some love, check out Shipwreck Arcana - a very clever little cooperative deduction game. (Not affiliated with either game except as a backer.)

[@dobbinb76]

Any idea where to get it from, watched the review today and thinking i'd like to give it a try, but cant find anywhere its in stock

[@CortashGaming]

Michael looks like the guy from "Eso elder scrolls and fallout".

[@DauntlessPanda1986]

TheGamerzParadize shhh.... the Brotherhood don’t know he’s moonlighting

[@CortashGaming]

@@DauntlessPanda1986 lol

[@kosterix123]

The rules are not easy to learn. The game mechanics are new and fun hard to wrap your head around. The pnp is much cheaper but was a pain to construct. That said, it has low table and shelf footprint and is very portable. We played it in a pub so not much lighting was needed. Game was fun but takes more than an hour to complete.

[@mdc0124]

#savemargaret. Great video 👍

[@neon4897]

Oh hello Wheels!

[@pinkcloudsnightlightbell]

Just got this! BRAND NEW to this hobby. I'm apprehensive to say the least but that's fine~ I'm in love with how the cards remind me of "Totally Accurate Battle Sim" sksskzkzkssdskgj

[@iskanderjedidi5885]

I really want you guys to play this game, specially with oxbox.

[@conorlynn9676]

A review of Root next?

[@yamiyotenshi]

play it please!!!!!!

[@SigmundFred7]

This game somehow reminds me a bit of MiniVilles, a French card game. Am I the only one?

[@bluebelle8823]

Video is fantastic. Game looks good. Just fyi the find out more link goes to Tuki not Villagers.

[@dicebreaker]

Fixed! Ta

[@ValkyrieLadyK]

Fyi audio on all your new videos seems uniformly a bit low.

[@daviddaniel9886]

Carcasonne?

[@SharkLord2000]

Is it wrong that when Johnny says 'Hayer' my brain immediately adds 'Shake it like a Polaroid picture'?

[@adammarshall978]

TEETH TEETH TEETH

[@jamest3534]

Missing my Total war Wheels 😭

[@pinkcloudsnightlightbell]

#SaveMargaret !!!

[@flumpyflump2]

Oh ok, so it has some resemblance to Dominion...

[@cuchulainn1473]

Bicebreaker

[@dicebreaker]

Stop that

[@franciscocoito1048]

Sorry to say this, but too much white.