Zoo Vadis: SU&SD's New Favourite Negotiation Game?

Tom and Quinns are BACK with the second part of their double-bill of Reiner Knizia reprints! This week, Bitewing’s re-imagining of Quo Vadis, Zoo Vadis, is up for questioning by our daring duo. Is this the absolute belter of a box it’s cracked up to be? Will the site finally agree on a negotiation game?! And, most importantly, should you buy this… or a game from 1992…
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[@reedjos08]

I feel deined of my wholesome ending of Quinns going to a zoo for the first time.

[@grimreaper0]

I was about to type almost this exact comment.

[@DavidChong]

I was hoping for Tom to go back on his agreement once the review was done in a manner echoing the theme of the game

[@silverknight66]

yeah, where's the zoo footage??

[@kyjeong]

We DEMAND that Quinns go to the zoo and have a wonderful time!!!

[@rosserobertolli]

They could still salvage the ending by uploading a seemingly random 18 second video where Quinns is at the elephants and comments on their tusks or something. They could call it "Me at the zoo" just like the first video on youtube ever?

[@BBlueBBasterd]

Quins figuring out zoos exist, trying to leave and then completely pout his soul out had me in tears

[@rebeljonny]

My favourite part of one of their videos in some time 😂

[@antonypassmore7421]

I restarted the video to show my girlfriend

[@StefanLopuszanski]

And then forgetting about it a few minutes later?

[@thatJoshieJosh]

"Completely pout his soul out" is going directly into my vocabulary, that is terrific. His face had my partner and I giggling.

[@MrChristopherson78]

I love the fact that Tom could barely keep a straight face. 😂

[@jamiebernstein1968]

Hey Quins, I work with the lizards at London Zoo - if you want a behind-the-scenes tour for real, hit me up 😄

[@Serelenntidude]

I would love this for them

[@thecobracommander169]

So sad to see Tom go but I think the compare o-matic is going to knock it out of the park with the next review

[@pc9434]

He should have let Quinns go to the zoo.

[@ForTheGoldenOak]

Tom being so nitpicky about metaphors and then calling a tiger a lion had me reeling

[@JMick0611]

I'm curious if it's a call back to SUSD's review of Tigris & Euphrates where Matt points at an image of a lion and calls it a tiger. (at least, it looked like a lion to me!)

[@markhenderson6389]

Even after watching countless SU&SD videos, I'm still amazed at the sheer joy you have not just for playing board games, but for reviewing them! Funny, smart, thoughtful, well-written, funny, informative, engaging, original, funny, insightful, creative, and comprehensive (while still being approachable, easy to understand, and highly entertaining). Did I mention funny? Like laugh-out-loud-at-your-screen funny? Easily one of your best yet!!

[@StanWoodsStories]

When checking your KZbin analytics, don't be surprised that a part when Quinns learned about zoos existence got significantly more views than the rest of the video. It's me watching it on repeat bazillion of times

[@RJ-lb7ic]

This is outrageous! Quinns didn't even see the elephants at the zoo in the outro! SUaSD should at least budget for an annual zoo visit from this day forward! Unionize!

[@zimmiez7368]

Always love a good review from Quinns and The Bad Monkey™️

[@AnthonyCapps]

"Listen, you're telling me I could be looking at lizards right f****ing now but we're reviewing board games in your house?" Gotta be one of my favorite lines from Quinns ever.

[@adriansolis5362]

Watching Tom briefly break character after Quinns asked if there are elephants sent me over 🤣

[@MatthewTaylor86]

I think Tom was quite concerned about Quinns breaking something (possibly himself) at that point!

[@velderak1458]

Well, you brought it up, Tom. You need to tell everyone what they're missing out on with John Company.

[@karolwesoek5350]

Yeah, maybe do a review or something.

[@jamescrennie]

They kept hinting that they'd cover it on the podcast but, unless I've missed it, they haven't done so yet.

[@justinburgard8189]

"It's either anarchism or a really dedicated kind of negligence. In either case, I approve." I found my political stance.

[@Ristro44]

Aw man. The reverse of rolls of Quines being the child who wants to go have fun is *chef's kiss*

[@fireant202]

Tom getting paid JUST right at $15.99 a month. PS I feel BETRAYED that this didn't end with a shot of Quinn's admiring the London Zoo elephants.

[@DodgerB763]

They moved the elephants to Whipsnade a long time ago

[@saladbar1212]

One of my favorite reviews in a while. The zoo discovery bit was fantastic. Bohnanza is one of our favorites, so I bought this right away and can't wait to try it.

[@thegamesninja3119]

I was stunned at Quinns liking the game. There is a rumor that Quinns actually lost the game that one time to the Reference Pear. Never play a negotiation game with the Reference Pear.

[@ajtame]

Angry wants to go to the zoo quins is the funniest thing I've seen in ages, it's a spark of joy on my otherwise sad week.

[@cinnabarsin4288]

Is Tom calling a tiger a lion a British chips and biscuits thing , or has he finally done too many beans?

[@davidmoore1253]

beans

[@meathir4921]

Blame the Bohnanza

[@2dTones]

He's been at the beef (paste) again

[@peacorptv6502]

Definitely beans

[@johnneale7528]

This has taken up 50% of my board gaming time ever since it landed. What a joy!

[@thegamesninja3119]

I will develop a solo variant so you can play it all the time. 🥷

[@johnneale7528]

Also, I'll play John Company with you ANYTIME Tom!

[@unlimitedrabbit]

​@@johnneale7528The rulebook expects me to have a college degree. Any advice on what else I can use to help me learn this beast? Wehrle's videos are just not doing it for me.

[@andyraff4465]

I for one welcome our new Compare-O-Matic overlord. Tom had a good run.

[@Drak77TV]

I was really expecting a photo compilation of Quinn at the end enjoying time in zoo. Excellent review as always!

[@Animefan8050]

One of my new favourite reviews of yours! Quinns and Tom together, the game was explained well, explained the appeal greatly (want it now), great pacing and the compare-o-matic had ms laughing the whole way through. Great work!

[@dereksimmons5877]

Glad John Company got a nod here. Man that's a great game of buttering up your friends and then devouring them like toast.

[@matthewmcnaught9883]

Great review! I love this game so much. It has become one of my favorites of all time.

[@wizzardoffuzz]

Awww for a second there I genuinely thought we might see a return of the baby obsessed shut up and sit down supercomputer!

[@guandjs]

Great video! I really dislike negotiation games but watched this reviews just for Tom’s craziness….and once again he delivered! Tom and Quinns make a hilarious reviewing duo!

[@20Crovax]

That moment you bought a game the day before susd reviews it feels good!

[@nickadaniel]

This is the funniest episode you guys have done. I love the Compare-o-matic.

[@Noonycurt]

I rarely more than chuckle at KZbin videos, but this one made me laugh out loud many times.

[@Melatania]

"TI4 is a collective aneurysm" I can't really argue with that...

[@vanhellsing112]

The bit about Quinns not knowing zoos were real really got me. Great stuff!

[@virtualexamman6251]

Absolutely fantastic review as always. Got to try this game!!

[@dylanbrannon9673]

"Maybe they just haven't been on the internet before..." is my new favorite Tom line.

[@Sihoiba]

Fantastic energy from Tom and Quinn's as always. Now I'm thinking very hard about do I have a gap that this game fills

[@tiggerbane4325]

Now I want to see the zoo visit goddamnit

[@SirHightower]

I've been telling my wife I want this for like 2 months so I'm glad to see that it's actually as good as I'd hoped!

[@richardwatney824]

Don't shut up and sit down, I'm scared. The crossover we all need.

[@antonypassmore7421]

I enjoy all your videos but this one was extra good this week

[@ParanoiderNutzer]

2:23 ahh... the grumpy look of a spoiled child, who was told to do the chores, before being allowed to play. 😆

[@danielcross2568]

literally my fav susd of all time. this is gold

[@Madhattersinjeans]

That skit at the end was phenomenal.

[@osfrontis]

Now, this is the magic of SU&SD! I don't like negotiation games at all and I knew from the start that I probably wouldn't like this game either, but I kept watching the video until the end because... SU&SD!

[@Hopefighter]

This is Dentist slander! I think a Dentist is absolutely a Doctor, in fact they might be among the most important ones. If you ever had a root canal you know.

[@piyam5948]

In the UK they are different careers with different training

[@BitewingGames]

I (Kyle, the good dentist) tell people all the time I'm a fake doctor, or a tooth doctor. Haha.

[@bearhustler]

I go to the hospital and I can get bits of my eye sliced with a laser. I go to the dentist and somebody puts their knee in my chest and yanks at my tooth with pliers. I hope my point is made 😁

[@2099EK]

Insert British dentistry joke.

[@hudsonbond9797]

Great review - thanks.

[@EricMeyerweb]

Cheers for the barrel-full of laughs after a stressful week.

[@wolf57024]

Yay, John Company got mentioned!

[@andrewnewell1142]

5:17 I’ll play John Company with you😢

[@jonnyramsden1161]

Enjoyed the ending here a lot 😂 looks like a fun game

[@JonTripp115]

Quinns, please have the Compare-o-Matic compare itself vs. going to the zoo. I'm glad I got this game a couple weeks ago, before the inevitable rush. Now to get it to the table!

[@AyyyyyyyyyLmao]

Love seeing the most subtle of DHMIS references from the compare-o-matic

[@crawley6957]

I just played John Company for the first time a while ago it was so much fun but it's going to be hard to get to the table again. I would absolutely play with Tom.

[@Daniel-be6cj]

I thought this looked cool when I kickstarted it but "new favorite" is very... very enticing, this just jumped to the front of my queue to try next board game night

[@THESP-rz3hg]

Everyone in 1992 was asking "Quo Vardis" but nobody was asking "How's Vardis"

[@pfefferle74]

You already had me at "Reiner Knizia". But great review!

[@mchagawa1615]

While I'm not a fan of zoos, this does seem like a really fun game :) thank you for sharing

[@iffriel]

i love that he said there;s a lion on the front and they just went with that take.

[@mmshrwd]

The biggest problem with SUSD is that every time I watch a video, I seem to misplace $30-60 shortly thereafter.

[@GruffyBears]

In 1992 I did not exist but if I did I might've played Quo Vadis.

[@TableTopNeverStop]

This looks great. Thanks for making be sold out everywhere

[@bobrong9645]

Pretty sure that if I tried to play that with my friends, half of the negotiations would be to know if a lion (or crocodile...) can eat (or stomp on...) a marmoset (or peacock...).

[@Bleuchz]

Quinns' pout game is 10/10

[@zangster2k]

I 100% want more Compare-o-matic in future videos.

[@Tolinar]

This is not the ending I wanted WHERE IS QUINNS AT THE ZOO??

[@Tolinar]

Nope, it's a do-over Reshoot the whole ending, we need Quinns looking at an elephant NEED it

[@ThandrieDavis]

Brilliant video.

[@michaelweileder8328]

I caught that Don't Hug Me I'm Scared reference you sneaks!

[@jamesjacobthomson6198]

I want to see Quinns go to the zoo and look at the lizards for the first time. :(

[@ChrisWCorp]

SU&SD: doesn't end video with Quinns at the zoo Me: my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined

[@nikolaistarkweather5313]

This is a great game. 1st game I took advantage of another player who just didn't care. 2nd was MUCH better. I lost, but I spent the entire game moving peacocks and blocking everyone. It was glorious.

[@Skarjak36]

I am very saddened that we didn't get to see Quinns enjoying the zoo.

[@charlesmcguffy]

I appreciated the Don't Huge me I'm Scared reference

[@marekvincibr5884]

Now I am curious why nobody wants to play John Comapny with Tom...

[@housecaldwell]

2:13 the modem noise made me laugh. Yes, I'm old.

[@MitVorteil]

Great review! Now just trying to get the game in Germany somewhere.

[@rubesqubes1997]

I demand a "Trip To The Zoo" segment in the next news letter

[@roundishwhale]

Ending felt kinda out of place but still lovey video! Would have expected a random shot in the zoo of you two playing the game there or something like that xD

[@DimitriosAlexis]

More importantly-and I am surprised that this was overlooked in the review-why does the Marmoset look like the Babadook?

[@indianajon7980]

I had forgotten about Quo Vardis! I played it in the late 90s at uni and it was so good it appears I've wiped it from my memory! Given this looks quite fun I conclude that either; this version is drastically improved and better OR my ideas on a fun time have drastically changed in the last 20+ years 🤔

[@super_7710]

it's not really a board game but I rediscovered neptune's pride recently and it's been super fun

[@Tedwardy]

This made me laugh very much thank you.

[@MrPerez333]

that was a great video

[@SamClemensRIGL]

Oh my. That spread of John Company does quite look like "What if Candy Buttons were stressful?"

[@ThePanchEffect]

I love it!, dont know what, just love and it

[@21cabbage93]

Looks really good, how come I can’t find it anywhere?

[@pretsal4955]

Can't wait for you guys to let the Compare o-matic off the leash for their own video review!!

[@elibosnick3013]

LOVE it.

[@reedjos08]

I've done this ever since I was a child, and I know its a very common autistic trait, but I often find myself repeating funny moments of videos or tv shows or podcasts again and again and the zoo bit has become one I return to often.

[@reedjos08]

Tom trying so hard not to laugh is the best. I also think you can hear Quinns laugh a bit while tom is telling him to come back.

[@bgsam8109]

Great video

[@mechfan01]

Ahhh I miss the antics!

[@remraf1984]

Looks great! Can't wait to give it a go. On the subject of negotiation games have you had a chance to play the chinatown reskin waterfall Park? Looks like Missed opportunity not to mention a multicoloured headache.

[@maxdavie]

I would play John Company with Tom. I just want to put that out there

[@StefanoNoffke]

Wonderful video 😂

[@xfoolsgoldx]

Su&Sd is the Why Dont You! Of boardgames.

[@Chromatic_Orbison]

I make the exact same face when denied the opportunity to look at elephants.

[@klimatpsykologi]

tOM, THAT "LION" IS CLEARLY A TIGER!!!

[@gerritmichmerhuizen9843]

It's a crime no one wants to play John Company with Tom

[@Lucretiel]

ONCE AGAIN teasing me with a future John Company review

[@lordbow]

What do you mean a player sold their turns? As in, they let some one take a second turn in the round in their stead?

[@miguelpereira702]

tbh game didn't excite me much but boy was this one of your best reviews ever :D Matt is awesome, but team Quinns & Tom..

[@punkaholia]

Tom only makes $15.99 a month! He's easily worth double that.