I’ve loved watching your top 50 list videos and can’t wait to see what content you come out with in the future! Keep up the AMAZING work!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sarah!! Super happy you’re enjoying the content!

Great list! I appreciate the diversity in both your lists. I have always liked board games, and my collection was the typical party games, trivia games and roll and moves. It wasn't until November 2020 that I fell down the rabbit hole and discovered modern day boardgames, this beautiful community, and hobby. It was kicked off with the my purchase of Villainous. Like Jaime, Villainous has a special place in my heart and will always. I love all things disney. I also can't wait for the new expand alone! I am glad to say that the collection has grown quite a bit. I look forward to hopefully playing games with you on BGA. Thanks for sharing your list!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thanks for watching!! We are always down for some async BGA gaming!

You guys are making me so happy I got Mansions of Madness for Christmas. Now to get it finally tabled!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know what you think of it!!

Great list guys! Loved watching the whole thing. And I am SO glad you loved Fantasy Realms so much - thrilled I could be the one to share that one with you. 🐺

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

That you were!! Let’s play it together sometime!!

I loved watching this series unfold! Really great experience and one of my fav list videos ive seen in a long time! I loved watchign you each re-act and respond to the list as they came up. Now i want to play more sycthe!!!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s a great idea!! Appreciate you as always Jake!

I really enjoyed watching this series! I couldn’t wait for each episode! Great lists! Keep up the awesome videos!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Darlene!!

I was already a fan of this channel before the invite to check this channel out! You guys deserve the love and the growth! Keep killing it this year with the channel! 🐺

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate this Kyle!! Thanks for being a part of our journey!

Was so excited for this! Y’all are so great!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren!! You’re great too!!

You guys always make fantastic lists! I got Scythe for Christmas and I cant wait to play it. Thank you for all the content and for helping my wife and I get into the hobby!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Keith! Let us know how Scythe goes!!

This was such a great series, loved to see what kind of games you like! It is also interesting that I own and love 6 games from your combined top 10 lists: Mansions, Dune, Scythe, Castles of Burgundy, Cubitos and Fantasy Realms (+3 from last year: Viticulture, Clank! & Quacks). So much has changed from last year's top 10!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy!! I’m sure next year it’ll be even more different. Such a fun experience, thanks for joining us on the ride!

Great to see your lists! I feel like Jeff and I have very similar tastes 👍 Scythe, Root, and Dune: Imperium are all in my top 10. I've been dying to play Imperial Assault, too!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

You should!! It’s so great

Great Video! I was so happy to see Vast in your top 3, love this game! Villainous is my number 1 as well

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! I also love when others appreciate Vast. It’s amazing!

You guys are awesome! thank you for these terrific lists 🥰

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! This means more than you know. Really appreciate the kind words

Really love your videos and your channel! New to it last month or so! Keep up the videos! Loving the content and making my way through!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this Louie! Happy you found us and are enjoying the content! Ignore some of the early day hiccups haha

Fist pump moment when Jeff reveals Dune Imperium on his top 10. Just got Mansions, gonna finish Destinies with my son, but after watching you guys praise this game, can't wait to get to it. Really enjoyed the journey, and I really enjoyed the fact that you guys broke it up over 5 videos. Well done, guys.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!! Appreciate you watching and supporting us

Thank you so much for that final slide! So good!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Haha always happy to provide!

Well I was sent here by Boardgame Co. and he was right - you two have great chemistry and are fun to watch. I was surprised to see Vast so high in the rankings and it gives me hope that I can get Mysterious Manor to the table for my group. And I'll definitely be checking out more of your content. :)

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin!! We haven’t tried Mysterious Manor yet - but Crystal Caverns was a huge hit for us!

Great lists! So many terrific games🔥 I think I'll try to do my list this summer when I have more time to think about it (and to get more classics played).

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it!

I enjoyed all of the countdown videos very much! I just picked up Res Arcana two weeks ago at my FLGS, but haven't had a chance to play it yet. While I was there buying it, I put in a special order for Cubitos; can't wait to try that one out, too!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh two great games!!! Let us know what you think of them!

What a fun time :) sad the list is over, but very intrigued to see Kyle's list!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

It’s coming soon!!!

Awesome lists you two! I picked up Res Arcana on sale today. Looking forward to playing it.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! Let me know what you think of it!

Loved watching your top 50!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dale!! Glad you enjoyed :)

I need to play your #2 game, Jamie! The theme makes it very interesting to me!

This was an awesome series guys! I recently found your channel over the holidays which is great as you both tend to line up along the same interests I have in board game titles. I even went and did my own pub meeple rankings experiment to see where my games lined up. I've been going back and forth on checking out Vast or Root and this hasn't helped with picking which one lol! Games I love that weren't on your list include Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done and Path of Light and Shadow, check them out!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice!! We will for sure check these out!! Appreciate the kind words Peter!

Great lists! My shelves are also heavy with Root and Villainous content. I think at least 15 of these 20 games are either on my shelf or on my wish list...

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s a curse, or.. a blessing?!

Woo, love the Mansions of Madness love! Such a wonderfully immersive experience. It's my tentative number 1 though only tried a few of the scenarios,, excited to try the rest!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know when you do!!

Hi from Ontario :) I just discovered your channel a week ago and I love you guys! Your enthusiasm is contagious and your videos are so well put together. I'm new to the hobby and have already ordered three games solely based on your recommendations. I have a massive wishlist now and I'm really looking forward to your future videos! ...PS Please say hi to your majestic floofy cat for me :)

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Nova Scotia!! Thanks so much for the comment Alison, and the kind words - means a lot to us. Happy you have found the hobby! What games have you been enjoying most? We will be sure to give Tobi a snuggle for you!

Loved the list. Can’t go wrong with any of those selections. I was surprised Quacks + expansions wasn’t higher than Cubitos.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

So was I! But racing games are some of Jamies favourites so it makes perfect sense

Got into the hobby a few months ago, and because of your high regard, got Villanous and Overboss as part of the Target B2G1 sale, and found Sheepy Time for 50% off ($20) at a local game store yesterday! Also received Wingspan from my wife for my birthday today. Very excited to give them all a try!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Please let us know what you think of them!!

Congratulations on hitting the 5K subscribers !!!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny!!

Hi guys from a Spaniard in Saudi Arabia! Great, fantastic list I coincide in many cases with your list, and the ones I haven’t played now they are in my wishlist… although this will mean my economic ruin… 😬🤦🏻‍♂️ keep doing these videos!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much David!! Best of luck to your wallet!!

Great List! I really agreed with both of your lists!!!!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh Jim! Thanks so much for being with us on this journey

Yes! Do it every year, please ^^ Great channel!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Loved the videos and the reviews/reasons for the games. I was on the fence with Vast, but after seeing that it's 4 for both of you I'm definitely gonna get this as my next game... unfortunately no buying games in 2022. Can't wait for 2023

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!! If you have the player numbers, Vast is a great one!

@Mnnqn

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple thanks for the feedback!

Just re-watched this. Great lists guys! I love all those games, besides Root, which I've never played. My #1 fav game right now is actually Res Arcana. I absolutely love it! It may be to the point of addiction lol. I've got a physical copy with both expansions, and I recently discovered BGA, and have like 6 games of it going on there right now. Can't get enough...

@FostertheMeeple

Жыл бұрын

I feel that!! Love that game. I really enjoy what the expansions do for the game too. It’s incredible

Had a good chuckle when I saw the blanket in your villainous clip. I usually have a blanket wrapped around me when playing. I can wear shorts outside in the winter but it's just way more comfortable to play games while wrapped in a blanket :D

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Jamie is forever wrapped in a blanket!! I think it has fused with her skin by now!

@TheOldMan-75

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple Jamie knows what's good!

Leder games is all over the top of my lists. fort, vast, and root would be in my top five along with super fantasy brawl and probably townsfolk tussle. although rainbow six will probably replace one of those two, when i finally get it ive been really enjoying that on tabletop simulator. I haven't played crystal caverns its hard to find in the US, i mentioned to patrick leder about getting an app for vast. Hopefully you guys have helped generate some buzz for that to happen, i would love to be able to play vast more often. Great lists this was a fun series to watch and see all the board games i need to check out.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron!! A vast app would be amazing!!

What a great list! I am definitely adding multiple games to my wishlist as I am just starting on the hobby. Do you play solo game? I know Jamie plays but how about Jeff? And what are you top 3 solo games? Thanks

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet - but I think I’m going to get into them soon! Jamie will be travelling for work so perfect time to start!

Just picked up my copy of Vast: TMM, really excited. Hoping it’s as great of an experience as your game of Vast: TCC!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!!! Let us know!

Yaaaassss. I've been patiently waiting.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

It’s finally here!

#8 spot best spot, only games I've played, although I really need to get Dune Imperium as well. Great top 50!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Quality lists from both of you! Maybe we can get an epic game of Root going at DiceTower West. It's my number one also.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS PLEASE

Top 50 rocked my socks!! Thank you. I just got into Mansions of Madness and looking to buy expansions. Which are your favorite? Do you have an order of expansions from your favorite/must have to “it can wait”?

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We have only played one! Sanctum of Twilight and we love it!

Thanks for the great video guys. I loved being able to compare your ranks from last year to this year at the end. My tastes lean more towards Jeff's. My top 10 would probably be 10 Project Elite 9 Catacombs 8 Scythe 7 Dinosaur World 6 Caverna 5 Star Wars Outer Rim 4 Adventure Tactics 3 Gloomhaven JOTL 2 Champions of Midgard (with the expansions) 1 Gloomhaven. Star Wars Imperial Assault and Dune Imperium would probably be in my top 10, but haven't played them yet (although I do own Imperial Assault). I have to say though I really would like to play Fort at some point.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome list Mark!! Appreciate you sharing this!

Nice lists! I have 2 crossovers with Jeff in the top 3. So that is exciting to see. Also another two crossovers with Jamie with Isle of Cats and Wingspan. I think we can all agree that Scythe is amazing as myself, Nick, and Vik all had it in our top 3. Great video! - A 1 Paladins of the West Kingdom 2 Res Arcana 3 Scythe 4 Hadrian's Wall 5 The Quest for Eldorado 6 Everdell 7 The Isle of Cats 8 The Quacks of Quedlinburg 9 Wingspan 10 Space Base

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Couple we need to table for sure

Due to your #1 I'm curious your thoughts on Oath. I've researched this one into the ground and I still haven't bit the bullet to buy it. Apologies if I missed a video on this. Also, what part of Canada are the two of your from?

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve played about 60% of a game of oath on TTS. I own it, it’s beautiful and I don’t know if it’ll ever hit the table. It requires a very specific type of gaming group that I just don’t have. We are in Halifax!

Good list of games.have you tried Nemesis.It has became one of my all time favorite putting in danger lords of waterdeep

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We just tried Nemesis for the first time!! Love it!

Good to see Fantasy Realms on such a list. It is by far not one of those long, big complex games. But as simple as it is and as supereasy it is to teach it offers really much decision making and fun. Wingspan is also great, but it feels a bit too much luck based. Picking up an Egg laying Bird soon (I think it was the crows), will boost your victory heavily.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed on Fantasy realms!! It hits super well every time it’s on the table!

Great to see your list guys. Need to try some of Leader Games :) My list: 1. Jamaica 2. Fury of Dracula (Third/Fourth Edition) 3. Nemesis 4. Abyss 5. Rurik: Dawn of Kiev 6. Western Legends 7. Champions of Midgard 8. Project: ELITE 9. Mansions of Madness: Second Edition 10. Bruxelles 1893

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Really want to try out a lot of these! Thanks for sharing!

I still gotta introduce Alicia to Villianous. Great list, guys! Enjoyed every video!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I think you should ASAP!!

Nice list! Since one of your favorites is Root, have you tried Oath?

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I (Jeff) have played about 1/2 of a game of Oath on TTS. So, yes? But not really hah

Jeff's side-eye when he says "glad you had to caveat that" and then the soulful sink of his face as he asks himself, "Wait... does she love Disney more than me? She didn't include 'husband' in that list..."

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

There is no shock here Andy

I love assymetric games as well. Cant wait for Disney Villainous Orange expansion, and Root Marauders expansion 😁 must buy all!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!

Really enjoyed these videos. ♥️ I really like Mansion of Madness. Gloomshaven really calls my attention. I still need to play Cubitos. I just purchased Dune, I'm waiting for it to arrive. Vast sounds really interesting. I haven't played Root yet, so maybe I can try Vast first. I've been wanting to get Scythe. I LOVE Villainous as well!! It's the only game that I buy expansions for. Honestly, when a game has a lot of components it scares and overwhelms me. I just don't think I'm ready for that type of difficulty, yet I'm still new to the hobby so I have a lot of games to try.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Go at your own pace!! So many games to explore, no not to rush! Welcome and enjoy the gaming!!!

I JUST got Villainous for my gf's birthday. I'm really hyped to hopefully get us two hooked on that! Root has been on my list foreeeever, but here in Germany, i've yet to find a single store that has the base game in stock. For some reason, every seller only gets the Riverfolk expansion without the OG. It's...well, it seems pretty dumb, honestly. Also glad to find Wingspan on your list, it's our current go-to for couple game nights. Absolutely perfect gem of a game. Overboss is a sleeper to me, never heard of it and very curious now!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!! Best of luck with Villainous, happy birthday to her!! Keep us posted :)

@federiconastasi3824

Жыл бұрын

root it is get a reprint in this months

Hello Canada, me is watching you from Germany. Great List, havent done my top list yet, but if i do so there would be definetly these games in my top 10: La Cosa Nostra, Lewis & Clarke, Alchemists, Deception, Kingsburg, Power Grid, Roll 4 The Galaxy, Blood Rage, Galaxy Trucker, Treasure Island I love them all ❤️ If you are on holiday in Germany one day, let me know 😃

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We might go to Essen next year!! Great games listed! Thanks for watching :)

Loved this series guys! Overboss #2 really suprised me Jamie, so much so that I'm open to check it out - even though I'm not the biggest fan of tile placement. Not before I pull the trigger on Res Arcana though 😂 Thanks again for the content! And congrats on 5k+ subs, much deserved!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Janelle!! Res Arcana > Overboss (Dont tell Jamie)

JAMIE you have the same taste in games as I do for the most part!! Which is great!! Just found your channel so not sure if you talked about or tried Bad Company yet?? I can't believe Quakes is out of your top ten.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve been recommended bad company!! Definitely going to check it out

8:57 So I guess we now, pre-maturely, know what Jeff’s #6 is!

@JJ_TheGreat

2 жыл бұрын

Say What?! He pulled the ‘ole switch-a-roo on us!

Awesome video as always! A slight point - wish a certain person would base the games ranking less on their winning ratio for that game! :P

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Hhaha good luck convincing her of that!

We have such different tastes, but it's still so enjoyable to see your lists. Very curious to watch Kyle's. Here's my top 10: 1 Everdell 2 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion 3 Nemesis 4 Bitoku 5 Teotihuacan: City of Gods 6 On Mars 7 The Gallerist 8 Anachrony 9 Ark Nova 10 Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Great list!! I think it’s an awesome part of this hobby how diverse peoples tastes are!! So unique.

Questions! How much does Overboss feel like Cascadia? Wondering if it is redundant for a small collection that includes Cascadia. Is Root worth it at 2 or no way?

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I think they are different enough for sure! I would avoid Root at 2p unless you pick up the clockwork expansion or the upcoming Marauders expansion!

We played 5 games of Mansions of Madness last weekend. It’s topped off our game pile. I just got the last of the expansions today…now to get to painting.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Those minis are so small!!! I wish you luck haha

Since you like Villainous so much, which expansion would you most recommend to someone who wants to purchase the base game + 1 expansion box?

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I think you pick the one you that you like the characters from most! As they all play the same - it’s really picking which characters interest you!

With Mansions of Madness, do you keep repeating scenarios that you lose until you eventually win before you move onto the next scenario? How often do you replay the scenarios and if so how when you know all the secrets?

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We have replayed one scenario at least 5-6 times. Knowing the secrets doesnt bug us a ton as sometimes we fail before we uncover everything!

The WingSpan Oceania expansion is really good.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We need to get it!!

Wingspan whooo! I definitely still need to try Fort, Villainous and play more Root :D

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I agree on all of those games!!

Hahah on almost all the videos of the games that you are actually playing I see Jeff on his phone during the game.. would annoy me. Love the videos ;)

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I would invite you to go watch my painting video where I talk about my struggles with attention, and mental health. I also mention trying to get over the phone thing in our New Years resolution video. Unfortunately smart phones don’t help people with attention span issues. Normally I wouldn’t answer a comment like this but I think it’s a good lesson in not making assumptions about people without knowing them.

@Konkytonk

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple I didnt mean it as any harassment mate :). I just noticed. If you want me to delete my comment let me know.

You're really making me want to try Overboss lol.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We think you should!!

With all the great games you played, I was worried Villainous would be dethroned. It doesn’t get talked about enough in the hobby. I am looking forward to Lotso. I love my stuffed Lotso so much!!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

It’ll take a lot to get dethroned!

Great video y’all!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

"Go again?" That's a good video idea. I speak as someone who has played Dice Throne Season1 Rerolled with my wife 8 times in the last 24 hours. :)

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man what a great game!!

"We only had one kraft dinner today instead of two!" "EACH." I felt this.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha harsh KD realities in here

@youreatowel1103

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple you two crack me up. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks for the great content.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

@@youreatowel1103 thank you for watching!! And the kind words :)

If you have the kickstarter edition of Overboss, there are already a gazillion (slight exaggeration) different terrain types.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We don’t unfortunately!

I’m guessing you guys live nowhere near me (southern PA), because the games you guys love are similar to mine. Love Brass Birmingham, Vast, Mansions of Madness, Scythe, and I even love OverBoss

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We do not. Atlantic Canada!

Great lists! From all of the lotr love I’m surprised (unless I missed it) War of the Ring didn’t make the list.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We haven’t played it yet!! It scares us a bit haha

Vast crystal caverns is complete out of print and rare to find, so that would be a HUGE factor as to why no one knows about it/isn't talking about it.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Makes a lot of sense! But we found a copy at a FLGS! Must have been old stock

I feel like Jeff would love a good D&D campain

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in my first ever one right now and you’re right!

8:02 I believe they pronounce it “BIR-MIN-UM”, as opposed to the city in Alabama, which is pronounced “BIR-MING-HAM”.

You had me at Agricola, then you lost me!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Shucks!

With each reveal of your top 50 I've flipped back and forth between #TeamJeff and #TeamJamie Going to have to put together a spreadsheet to work out which team I'm finally in!

@The_Illumi_Nation

2 жыл бұрын

Also just wanted to say that a number of my recent purchases of games have been as a direct result of your recommendations so thanks!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We apologize to your wallet Richard!! Glad you are finding some more games to enjoy though! Appreciate you watching and commenting :)

Please do it every year!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

We definitely will be!

Perfect crossovers are sooooo good.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Right?!?

VAST is cool, I kickstarted it and have all the expansions

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I think we are only missing one!

The first three Dune books are by far the best, although the second book is so different in style and size that many discount it.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!! Thank you!

You have chosen well Jeff. I appreciate you. 🍻 also.. let’s play!?!

@LordoftheBoard

2 жыл бұрын

Also Jamey your number one too! Holy moly. My channel is a love letter to both your top games ❤️🤝

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please on playing!! We have similar tastes all around!

19:00 Scythe was a game that I thought I really liked, right after I had played it, but then I realized that I really enjoyed the 1st part of the game - the engine-building and the mechanisms involved - and getting your units out onto the board. However, because I didn’t like the whole 2nd part of the game - what happens after your units and resources are on the board; that is why the game fell flat for me. Ironically, usually if you were to tell me that a game is a “dudes on a map” game, I would be quite interested. But for whatever reason, I cannot articulate it - maybe because I could not grok the strategy - it just didn’t work for me there, which brought the game down, for me.

Jaws of the Lion also started really high for me. Then it just go down as I play it more. By level 7, there is almost no more growth in the characters. I guess its really really high in BGG because most people started it and didnt finish it.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Yea it doesn’t have the same character growth as OG gloom but that never bothered me. I appreciated it attempting to keep it accessible to most and a shorter experience

@jfducusin7186

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple by the end of the campaign. There is almost 0 growth so its the same skill again and again. I guess thats why in OG, you retire them and play a new one.

Oh my god. I’m so excited to watch this episode...but it’s gotta wait until tonight. Gonna watch with the Mrs.. I had to be first though.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

The suspense!!

Castles of Burgandy is one of those Bleh boring looking game boxes that just does not draw my attention to it (Jamies Beige Game Box Syndrome). I found it for a good price on sale, but still couldn't pull the trigger to pick it up. *Insert Change my mind meme* :)

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing two player game. You just gotta try it out!

Try eclipse 2nd edition for a fab two player experience, it's amazing if expensive.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve played it at 3 since! Was a very fun experience

18:46 I actually always compare Mansions of Madness to Betrayal at House on the Hill. I have only played Betrayal - and not Mansions. But Betrayal is the game that made me realize that I do not like games which are so asymmetric, that each player/team of players are playing completely different games from each other. Therefore, I don’t think I would like Root. Betrayal was very chaotic. The first time I played, I ended up being the haunted - and so I had to go read my scenario; there is secret information in both sides - and the biggest grievance of all (to me) is that during the game, you have NO IDEA whether you are playing the game correctly or not - until after the game is over. I don’t know whether Mansions is similar at all, but this was my experience with Betrayal - and why I am not really a big fan of that one.

Have you guys played Spirit Island? It absolutely kicks ass at two player!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Spirit island did not hit well for us haha but we are gonna try it again someday. 10+ plays and it just didn’t click

@chojindan

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple Ah fair enough, personally I love it but that's the beauty of this hobby - there's something for everyone 😁

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

@@chojindan agreed!

I’ll play Brass Birmingham with you, Jeff! I’ve got your back. No spoilers, but it may or may not be VERY high up on my Top Games list 😉

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Oh?!! How high??

@talkingcardboard

2 жыл бұрын

Well… spoilers, given our Top 5 segment won’t be released for another couple days, but it beat out Great Western Trail for my #1 game of all time on this year’s list!! And that’s difficult to do… GWT has been my #1 for three years running… now #2.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

@@talkingcardboard spoilers!! Did you see GWT is in Alpha on Board Game Arena?

@talkingcardboard

2 жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple Didn’t know that! I’m not BGA literate… haven’t played many board games online. Funny you should bring that up because Jurch and I were just discussing that today before we recorded our Top 5 video! We’re very interested in diving more into online board gaming ASAP. Thanks for mentioning that. Do you play on BGA often? - Cory

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

@@talkingcardboard we have a lot this month as we just haven’t had the time to play as much live together. Asynchronous BGA gaming has been rampant!

Ok, that does it. Res Arcana is my next purchase.

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!!

He is BLASTED 😵‍💫 🫠

Fort must be AMAZING if Jamie really loves it and doesn't win :D...we found a unicorn people!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Haha she hasn’t won yet!!

I played Mansions once when it first came out... I want to play with the app. Castles of Burgundy has become the dice game for us now. SWIA: I gave it away... seems too lifestyle for me (cult of new). Isle of cats - I have to hate cats cause I'm allergic and don't wanna be sad. I want to play Jaws of the Lion... gloom haven 1 is just a beast. Wingspan with expansions is so much better. Brass Birmingham is really great! Fantasy Realms is a great little game, the expansion is good, not great. Dune Imperium IS AWESOME, even better after the movie. Cubitos... Never played... gotta play it. Gaia Project fell off a few years ago for me, try Beyond the Sun. Fort is a nice deck builder... thematic, simple, and cute. Vast! Wow... ok, I have to play, but this is like Root... nobody wants to teach me. Res Arcana... another I want to learn seems great. Scythe is a solid game, but I never bit hard on this. Overboss... I feel like Cascadia is a killer for this... not solo, though. Root... DANG... man, Root and Vast are now on my must-play... getting app tomorrow 🙂 Villainous... you Disney head... I'll give this to you, but my single play with Eric Summerer and a random person was not very exciting for me, but I did see how much Disney people love it. 10 - The Taverns of Tiefenthal - This is what a deck builder should be... so much fun! 9 - Smartphone Inc. - I hope the card game kills this, but for now, I do love the Risk-like map. 8 - Jump Drive - I love building an engine, and this is a quick game that I could easily play 3 times in a row. 7 - Dune: Imperium - What mechanic that I love doesn't this game have, deck builder, racing, worker placement, influence tracks, bidding, secret objective, multiuse cards, rule-breaking cards, player powers... and an expansion... tied to a great IP! LOVE! 6 - Pax Viking - I can't believe how this took my game group by storm, it is messy, and we love it. It always feels epic. I want to play it now! 5 - Solomon Kane - This is the best story-driven game I have ever played. I love the stories. I love how they make me feel, and the mechanics in this are so crazy good! 4 - Gugong: Deluxe Big Box - Playing with all of the expansions created an awesome brain melt... like a super warm and gooey grilled cheese. So satisfying. 3 -Seeland - This has been in my top ten longer than any other game. I love roundels, and the mechanics in this are just perfect. 2 -Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers - This has been killing Rajas of the Ganges the Boardgame because it makes me feel the same, and I can be at a Pub while playing it. But if I didn't love the original, I don't think this would be here. 1 - Neuroshima Hex! 3.0 - Funny how when you play a game every week for a couple of years, it becomes your favorite game. Please let me teach you this game. Every one of the over 20 factions is unique and thematic... is it an abstract two-player game? Yes, but it is also thematic, and you can play with more than two... I swear. The new box puts it all together for me and lets me proudly present the game I can't get enough of... Neuroshima Hex (Steel Police ROCK!) Proud of you guys getting through the list... it was fun and a really good and diverse list. THANKS!!!

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Eric!! I really want to play Neuroshima Hex - I think Jamie and I would love it - I haven’t seen a copy locally but I’ve had my eyes peeled!

Jeff, we gotta get you some pizza so you can get excited about your catch phrase! Board-gamie-things! Woohoo! :)

@FostertheMeeple

2 жыл бұрын

I will take pizza any time!!

Have Cthulhu death may die and I’d say that killed mansions of madness for me

@FostertheMeeple

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!! I like them for different reasons. One for the massive dice chucking, one for the immersive experience.

@davidraghanti660

Жыл бұрын

@@FostertheMeeple oh don’t get me wrong but death may die kinda feels like The Legendary card game had a baby with mansions of madness