Wonderland's War | Just really, really fun | Board Game Review

[@robjosey3900]

I love that you guys have been leaving in the miscues and bloopers lately! I already think you guys are so authentic and genuinely awesome, it makes y’all even more awesome lol

[@FemmeSensei]

It shows a new side of them, right? It's so awesome! Laughter, good times, and candor, so much better than a false sense of "perfection"!

[@malumkharn8569]

First time watching these two, and that was the moment I laughed and smashed subscribe!

[@wedgeex]

Same! I think the polish in production was what kept me from really falling in love with the content. Now it feels a lot more "real" and I'm here for it - went from an account I'd almost always watch to one I can't wait to see new episodes. Thank you for leaving in that vulnerability (it's super endearing!)

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Absolutely love the mid video laugh break that was pure joy

[@danvenables4935]

Great review, sounds a lot of fun. Amy did take over at the end, Maggie couldn't get a word in!

[@LordoftheBoard]

Omg!!! You two are so fun. It’s funny cause I think I’ve found that I am a lot like Amy going in battling everything. And Kate is like Maggie where she always seems to win and always takes the less confrontational route. I’ve been waiting for this game (got the deluxe stuff) and this review solidified that I know I will love it. Thank you both! Great video

[@TheNerdShelves]

I love the idea that a calm Wonderland is not allowed and the goal is to revert it back to your characters favourite version of Wonderland. It's a nice idea for theme. Thanks for this thoughtful review♥️

[@paulspo]

Such a fun review. I have this out on my table now trying to learn the ins and outs of the game. I loved your thoughts on Wonderland's War. Thanks for doing this for us.

[@Stormzbowler]

Great Review. I love that you keep the little bloopers in. I’m really looking forward to when my copy arrives!

[@johnut99]

Yarrr! There be madness tokens in me bag! 😂 Thanks for the review! I backed this on KS way back in early 2000, I can't wait for it to finally arrive!

[@FemmeSensei]

Madness enough to share all over! Who let the (Cheshire) Cat out of the bag? I mean...the madness...madness out of the bag?

[@alexfernandez4356]

Sorry for the stupid question but does it take that long to make board games? When you “back” a game does that mean they give you a copy of you put in a certain amount of money?

[@johnut99]

@@alexfernandez4356 So, the website Kickstarter is a funding site where creators like authors, filmmakers, and game designers can present their project and ask for people to back (pledge money to) their project. Backers only get charged if the project reaches the predefined funding goal. Then all of that money is used by the creators to make the product. You will get "rewards" based on how much you pledge. For board games, that usually means copy of the game, sometimes with extra upgrades or bonus content that you wouldn't get in a retail version. As far as the length of time, projects tend to take about a year to get made, but with the pandemic and shipping issues, many games (like Wonderland's War) have taken much longer to be delivered.

[@malumkharn8569]

Great video you two! Excellent overview and thoughts. Also, loved "Madness in me bag" blooper. Got me giggling. Keep up the good work! :D

[@StephenGrubb]

Hmmm. It appears that Maggie does enjoy having fun after all! :). Thanks for this helpful review. I wasn’t really aware of this game, but your review made me want to add it to our collection. Thanks also for leaving in the bloopers. They were so funny this time.

[@dancefeefer]

YAY YAY YAY - ITs arrived!!! I am suoooooo excited for this game. And yall are just hyping it up even more. I love it.

[@naomiooooo]

❤️the wall of postcards (and this was a great review)

[@deadeyes84]

This is my most anticipated game this year. I said the same thing when I first saw it played "This just looks fun". Thanks for the review

[@JamesFincham]

Excellent review as always. We received our copy the other week and managed to squeeze in a couple of 3 player games. Initially I was worried that the mix of mechanisms wouldn't work, but it really does!

[@Paul-ro6py]

Thanks for the content, we just got our Deluxe pledge and agree, it's amazing!

[@rickrolledreviews186]

My first time discovering your channel and I have to say you guys did such an amazing job of explaining how the game works and the luck and strategy elements! I'm hitting that subscribe button! BTW - the art is all done by Manny Trembley. He's such an amazing artist! He also co-designed and does all the art for Dice Throne. Also yeah teamed on the art for Radlands. Both are great games!

[@jamesmorgan1967]

Waking up this morning to a TT video on Wonderland's War....whaaaat?! WW was perhaps the first board game I backed on KS. I was so taken by the Manny Trembley art and the dualistic nature of the game play: a demure tea party followed by a vicious war, LOL. I've talked about this game so much to my non-gaming friends that they're now asking about it: "Has that Alice in Wonderland game arrived yet?" I can't wait for it to come through so we can have a proper raucous tea party and play the game! Thanks so much for a great video and, as others have mentioned, I love the bloopers. #mebag

[@sebastianruizromo637]

Loved "me bag" part... made me lol 😆 so much... thanks for keeping that on the video. 🥳

[@johnvelgus7553]

Thanks for sharing such a fun review!

[@daniellebackus819]

I’m glad you like this game! The makers of the game live close to me. There was a board game event at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry that they came to, and I bought a couple of their games at that event. They were really nice, and offered a great lecture talking about their experience making board games and tips for others. So far this one seems to be getting the best reviews of all of their games to date! I also like their Grimm game (the cards look fairly similar to these, and it also has super cute miniatures). This one looks pretty epic!

[@boardgamecloset]

This turned out so good! Those components look amazing.

[@Cissewis]

Thanks for another wonderful review Maggie and Amy!

[@chadicusroboticus3115]

"Me bag" LOL 🤣 I split my sides from laughing so hard! I'm so glad you didn't edit that out. It's actually what kept me watching! I think this is the third (?) review video I stumbled on - I didn't bother finishing the other ones. What brought me to your channel you ask? 😉 I recently bought the deluxe edition and wanted to watch a review and a bit of a walkthrough. The two of you did a great job at that. 👌👍 Love your chemistry and unique perspectives. Now I'm curious to see what other videos you've got. 🤩

[@lamfgames]

Wow! I love how organized everything is in the box! Beautiful! :D

[@darlene7165]

Love this so much! I just love the bloopers and laughter! I told someone at work today I had to go get “me lunch bag ” out of the fridge! 😂 I laughed at that all day! Thank you so much for the fun! And wow, how did I miss this game on KS? I didn’t back it and am so sad! I now need to go figure out if I can get this deluxe edition some how? Hmmm, will Druid City Games be at DTW? I think they were before…will be checking! Thanks for making me day! 😁❤️

[@Jeff_Pusch]

Oh I’m excited for this game, glad y’all like it! Getting me hyped for our delivery next month

[@FemmeSensei]

I backed this as a backer kit item I believe, partially because the videos I saw were really compelling, and also because I'm an over the top Cheshire Cat fan... I'm even more happy I backed it...hopefully I also got the chips, but regardless, it feels they really went all out on it, from design to execution. Thanks for covering it, I'm super excited!

[@TheLobbyOfHobbies]

Is it bad that I don’t know if watching this will make me excited to get the game or jealous that I don’t have it yet! Haha can’t wait to check it out. Added to the top of the Lunch Break Playlist!!!

[@jamesmorgan1967]

My sentiments exactly!

[@TheLobbyOfHobbies]

@@jamesmorgan1967 hahaha

[@BoardGameGran]

Gahhh so exciting. My copy is at my daughters on the GC. The aesthetics hit me in the face too, that's why I backed it. Always get a laugh with you lovely girls!

[@whataboutki]

Well you sold me on this alot more than the kickstarter did. Will keep an eye out for it.

[@Luke_L]

I was on the fence about backing Wonderland's War and finally ended up passing on it. I think one of my game groups would be interested, and the other wouldn't. Both game groups love Quacks (as do I), but one group doesn't like a lot of player interaction in games (like myself). Also, neither of my game groups cared much for a couple other Druid City Games' kickstarters, Sorcerer City and Tidal Blades, so I culled both games from my collection. But your review does make me want to at least give the game a try. Maybe one of these days when meetups are commonplace again :D

[@Sebastian-rt9qf]

Just love me the little misses (or actually the great madness of laughter)... in the end I think I am glad I passed on this one during the KS campaign, although I love Alice in wonderland.

[@mattyweaves]

I just started cracking up at work, thanks so much.

[@jonathanleach383]

does the chips fit into the retail box?

[@drawdeepwater]

Wow, I had zero interest in this game before this video, you two just shot it to the top of my wishlist! SO MUCH FUN!!!

[@craiggruesome6400]

Wow looks like fun! My family loved Quacks so I wonder if this one would be a logical next step to try.

[@ChrisWueste]

I have this game on order from The Game Steward. Can't wait to get it but not knowing when it will arrive is killing me. Ready to dive into the rabbit hole.

[@malvinafis6907]

I think I want to play this but usually we play at 2 and am not sure if that would be optimal. Would totally be up for it as a con or something like that. The art is super pretty, too.

[@jkturtle6384]

Hi, abit late to this but was just wondering how you guys are still finding this game 9 months later? I only play 2 player games with my partner, is it still something you would recommend at that player count? TIA.

[@Listan1]

I have the retail version on preorder. Curious how much no deluxification changes the experience. Oh, did you play it at 2 or nope? Wondering if it is a clear NO at 2 or still enjoyable/fun but it just really sings at higher player counts. We love Scythe and same is said of that one. We probably can/will get it to the table with our non-gamer (but up for gaming) friends occasionally, but we do mostly play at 2. We have two daughters that would love it in theory but sounds like they are way far off from being able to handle the complexity. Probably for kids at least 10-12+, eh?

[@ag806]

It's a great game at 2 too. Very impressed. Still better with 3-4

[@DeOmri]

James Hudson of Druid City Games recognized this review in a livestream today as a good place for potential buyers of the game to visit if on the fence about getting it. I could not agree more, well done on giving a fair and independent description of the game and especially on setting expectations right for what this is. After throwing my money on Wonderlands War I sort of regretted it, but opening the box alone removed any such thoughts. Already after playing it once with a mix of experienced and casual gamers, seeing how they all enjoyed their time with it, made this a worthwhile investment. But potential buyers should know what to expect and you did an excellent job describing that part, and of course the best advice to any buyers: get the deluxe version if at all possible. :)

[@ThinkerThemer]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment! So glad to hear you enjoy the game too and really appreciate the kind feedback on our review. Have a great weekend ☺️

[@theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet]

I didn’t even know there was a deluxe edition until today. *sad face*. I saw the game and impulse bought it just because of my love of the theme, and the satisfaction of learning how the game played has already made it among my favorite games I’ve ever played. It’s near Spirit Island level of fun and satisfaction.

[@theunamiable]

Great review. Was very tempted by the Kickstarter, but it wasn't to be. Hopefully I can get a game in sometime.

[@Re-EmergenceRPG]

I also backed this game and cannot wait to get it to my table!

[@Paul-ro6py]

You both appear to be gushing over the game, which is great to see as I too backed the deluxe version. I have to agree that the game looks beautiful. Great to hear that the game will engage all levels of gamers as well as keeping those not engaged in combat still participate. We wait patiently in Western Canada for its delivery.

[@acm2215]

Thanks for the review! Do you reckon an experienced Quacks player would crush everyone else?

[@AaronAndSusie]

I'm not a huge fan of push your luck or quacks so I avoided backing this but now I'm having regrets haha thanks!

[@dw9001]

LOVE that you put the bloopers in line! Real question time, how many takes did it take? Did you show all of them haha?!

[@erterrible1377]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the tie-breaker :p

[@CG_Hali]

Awww, no solo no good for me then. Maybe it's too complex to do that since it's a battle game or they'd have to design one for each character.

[@SeerMagicX]

Nice review!

[@brotherhorus4316]

Great video, cost me lots of money as decided to hunt down a deluxe copy of this game.🤣

[@stephenlake7398]

It's a game where the journey is more important than the destination.

[@CandiceLikes]

Wow! This game looks so nice!! Seems like a bit of Root mechanic. The minis look amazing!

[@Voiceofvirtues]

Mi bag! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

I love the art and play of this game, but the price point for deluxe and the fact that I could not see it getting much play time. Maybe after A few years when COVID concerns are less maybe, but at that point I will likely play someone else's copy. The game is fantastic I just did not see me getting the play value for me.

[@ylein6508]

Really regret not backing this

[@ClaudeAndTaylor]

me bag!!

[@justicebolt5293]

Is it fun at 2 players? That’s the question.

[@ag806]

Yep, I probably prefer it a bit more with 3-4 players but the tweaks they made to be able to play 2 players are great.

[@ajtame]

Played about 20 games 2 player, its pretty good, but definitely better at more, there's an odd mechanic with half castles that I ended up house ruling

[@deemich1815]

@@ajtame what's your rule?

[@deemich1815]

@@ag806 does the two-player variant still include making wagers?

[@ag806]

@@deemich1815 no wagers at 2 players

[@Arjay82]

This game looks incredible, but I rsall don't get the immense hype. Especially the $200+ "Deluxe" version. Happy for those who do.

[@Boardgaymergirl]

Seeing this video come up on my feed again and Maggie's facial expression is fabulously hilarious lol. Also, gotta grab some Tim Tams with a Cuppa 😉. This games probably the one I WISH so hard had a solo mode but obviously would never work quite as well... a girl can dream. Plus I love Alice in Wonderland.