Hope to see an updated list for 2015! Love these top 10's, great recommendations from all three of you

I am really loving this small game category. It has really started to develop into a significant portion of my collection.

I love these top10 videos! You guys make a really fun and strong team because of all the different opinions and friendly banter. Agreed with Zee, Hive is an incredible two-player game. It doesn't even have a board so you can take it anywhere and is of very high quality.

Please do a Top 10 Filler Games (30 minutes or less)

Thanks so much for this compliation. My family complained that my wish list of games had too much pricey stuff on it, so I used this video to put some on my list that were in the $15-$25 range.

As usual you 3 did a great job. Love watching these top 10's.

This is the Christmas Video I was most excited to see!

We need an updated version of this! Maybe there is, I'll look it up.... Look how low budget! You've come so far :)

I'm a huge fan of BANG! It was one of my first games that I really got into. I've moved past it at this point because of the high barrier to entry for new players and how long the games can last. I was thrilled to hear about the dice version. I would like to mention that Sam and Zee both say the game is unavailable on CoolStuffInc, but that's only because they keep selling out. I watched it sell out, and then I signed up for the e-mail and bought it later that day when they restocked. If you are/were a fan of Bang! then I highly recommend this!

Awesome Top Ten! Enjoyed it alot.

I really enjoyed watching that. Thanks guys, quite a few ideas for me to pick up.

I bought bang the dice game right after your full review on the game, great recommendation Tom!

Yay! You guys took my advice and did a Top 10 Affordable games!

Kakerlaken Poker and Citadels - both awesome games and now you can get Citadels in a nice small box. :-)

Saboteur was my first step in board gaming (first buy), which really hooked me and my colleagues. And i play Zooloretto the dice game all the time online and don't really care about the big box ones and you can't reroll here and can't take dice if you just rolled them, only on the next turn, so not completely yatzee, more of the dice allocation game. Hive pocket looks nice, though original one is pretty portable in a bag.

I care! Thanks so much for this video! Totally helping me with my Christmas shopping :)

From ALL the youtube-channels I've subscribed, The "Dice Tower Top Ten" Videos are the ONLY ones, where I click the "MEE LIKEY"-button even BEFORE I've actually seen them! Hope that says it all :-) Merry X-mas to the three boardgame-stooges from Germany! LY Oli

Timeline........anyone?

TOP TEN! Where you been all my life.

My girlfriend and I own both Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert. Both are really cool! Forbidden Island requires you to remember a bit more regarding the stack. Thanks for the nice games mentioned.

Thanks, guys, for FINALLY only including games that can actually be purchased! (except for Tom)

I'm so happy at the start of this video knowing that majority of thought went into making sure these games were available. Oooo. Just heard them say they're under-ish $20 :D

hahaha, the love letter part was hilarious.

I love this. It's topical and helpful. Tom, the singular form of criteria is criterion, by the way.

I wish I could go buy those games at somewhere near those prices. Here in Australia and in $AU Forbidden Island is $29 and taking into exchange rate that doesn't really cover it. Sure there is storage and shipping but boy do I wish those small cheap games were even close to that cheap here.

@hardbathsalts3143

5 жыл бұрын

With Australia being an economic satellite of China, and most games being MANUFACTURED in CHINA, I find it ridiculous that you Aussie gamers pay so much for games.

love the first 3 minutes. hilarious!

Kind of amazed Dungeon Roll and Noir didn't make the list. Also a good one, Kakerlaken Poker.

that near-spit at the beginning is priceless :D

In the credits you have the stocking stuffers listed but it says Top Ten Designers.

Great list guys, thanks for this one... Do the lists exist anywhere?

New bohnanza boxes are smaller but they also contain less cards. Still I don't know all editions, but the larger box I owned had the 4 chocolate beans and the 24 brown beans. The small box edition didn't have those and I'm not even sure about the 22... In consequence, you could play with fewer players with the small box.

I'm surprised there was no mention of the Ascension: Apprentice Edition. It's a great list overall though.

Excelent list for this season!

Wanted to say that I just checked CoolStuffInc.com today and some of those games we mentioned as being available may not be currently (just two days after the video was made...) I only checked a couple, but Forbidden Desert is currently out of stock at CSI...just trying to be forthcoming. Probably can be found elsewhere, though. EDIT: Also, from my list at least, Loot and Forbidden Island are currently out of stock...:(

@jeremymccourt1370

10 жыл бұрын

loot is available at barnes and noble or amazon. buying it for my nephew.

Hey, guys, I have a suggestion : a top 10 about games that don't have any text (on the plate and/or on the cards), like Alhanbra, that can be played in any language. Of course, th manuals could be in english.... as long as one player can read the manual, everybody else can play!

@bencheshire

10 жыл бұрын

Hanabi

@craisin7

10 жыл бұрын

Blokus, Gemblo, Othello, Tsuro, Qwirkle, Love Letter, No Thanks, Chupacabra, Take It Easy, Hey Where's My Fish

@lecitadin69

10 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks a lot for the list!!!

@Indubitably14

10 жыл бұрын

lecitadin69 Add Dixit to that list. Wonderful game.

@CodexScript1

10 жыл бұрын

Put Escape: the Curse of the Temple on there!

Zee's list excellent as always. Absolute agree with his top 3.

Sam Healey saves the day by mentioning The Resistance, not to mention at #1. This universe, (Avalon and Coup), are so amazing and is one of those games that picks up momentum fast and people just want to keep playing. I know Avalon can fit in a stocking (just checked!) and that would definitely be my number 1 pick.

Story dice also work for when you want to write and can't think o a story. Plus they help little ones create their own adventures!!! Had to wait till the end for Pocket Hive. I thought it was going to be left off.

Hilariously Epic first 3 minutes!!

You guys need to redo this list. Love the video

what song is at the beginning? For the number 10 and 9. I heard that soooo often during the last top tens, I need to get the full song^^

I would love to get card sleeves as a stocking stuffer.

Kind of surprised to not see Magic starter packs on Tom's list. Don't those still run around $10? That's how I started playing it, and I got a lot of mileage out of those first few decks.

"No Thanks" after "Flower Fall", I believe Sam would agree. I'm not surprised Zee likes Pixel Tactics, it reminds me of VS. System (which he also likes)

I love all of Zee's picks!

Nice video guys. Tom can you post your original list with all of the out of print games?

Would like to see a new one of this top 10 every Christmas :)

Great list! A bit much on mentioning Coolstuffinc though. Keep up the good work guys!

I liked the synchronised drink at 21:16

Frankly, I don't mind the plugs (there seems to be several more than usual) for Coolstuffinc.com. They are the major sponsor and this was made right before Christmas! It makes sense. I trust them and their reviews. Keep it up guys!

There is one really cool game you guys missed: Gubs. It's actually a really clever, light card game. Check it out (especially Tom, your girls might love it!). Great video guys, and as usual you have pointed out a couple games I've never heard of....FREE THE GUBS!!!

are you going to do a top 10 best game accessories?

I've played Castle Panic solo before, but I prefer to play board/card/dice games with other people as well. However, Friday does sound interesting to me. For a Solitary game there is that Titanic game, or D-Day Dice as well.

I actually got Bang the dice game for Christmas. So Tom your choice was a good one!

Great lists guys! The only game I personally really missed was Hanabi =)

35:08-35:20 Sam's voice going through three different octaves in 12 seconds...still laughing...classic Sam, Zee and Tom moment

What if you have a really big sock?

Bang the Dice Game & Love Letter are great games! Most people (gamers) like to play it multiple times (but not everyone). I'd like to try Samurai Swords (I've never played the original Bang!) I would also recommend Martian Dice, Agent Hunter, & Resistance:Avalon (instead of the standard edition).

I'd probably throw in a recommendation for Wurfel Bohnanza. I don't think CSI has it (but they might). I know you can get it from Amazon.de for a pretty reasonable price and the English rules are available at boardgamegeek. We got that earlier this year for under $15 and it's more than made up for that cost in play time.

When you guys give prices, are those including 'sales tax'? Just curious, I'm from the UK and the games all seem more expensive here so I'm wondering if the tax would account for some of the difference.

@dra900nka1n

9 жыл бұрын

Orion3T This is late, but on this side of the pond (I'm Canadian, but same principle applies), prices are always given before the sales tax is applied.

2:11 is why I love the Dice Tower.

wow, surprised that Hanabi didn't make it. Is it because of availability issues?

Wild. Tom says you're probably watching this in February...and I am!! lol

Chrononauts, Lunch Money, Get Bit, Gloom, and Fluxx(pick the theme they like most) are great too, all under $20, and will fit in a stocking

You guys should do top solo games next

Just an FYI, at the end of the video where it recaps all of the choices it says top designers.

+1 for mr. jack pocket. You got my back Zee.

Hive No.1, excellent!! And also Mr. Jack Pocket! (Mr.Jack fan here!). However, like other ppl I was suprised that Hanabi wasn't on anyone's list...

Custom dice or novelty dice could be a cool stocking stuffer I think.

I wanted to ask Zee about the solo game Friday. How in the world could anyone compose a deck to beat the highest number pirate? It seems impossible.

Most of the gryphon games come in tuck box versions.

Spoiler? Really surprised Hanabi and Space Hulk: Death Angel didn't make the list. And I was really not expecting Zee's #1 to show up and would have also mentioned it if it hadn't. Great choices all around and my coolstuff wishlist has almost doubled!

@sixthofinfinity

10 жыл бұрын

... I should not read the comments before finishing the video. Seriously though, SH: Death Angel should have been on the list. Its small, inexpensive, and really really fun. I remember Tom saying he liked it in his review of it as well.

This list really needs to be re-done. So many new games that would fit on this list have come out in the last few years.

@OjesYobe

7 жыл бұрын

yeah so many good small/micro games now. I think if they redid this list "Welcome to the Dungeon" would make Tom's top few.

Farkle is a great and fun dice game that I would add to that list.

I need to send this video to my husband as a Christmas hint hint.

Where can I get those coasters?

Friday is a good game, though I find it gets a bit tedious about halfway through. The way cards have multiple functions and scaling difficulties is nice.

Surprised not to see Gloom, Parade, Boss Monster, Biblios, San Juan or Masquerade.

Hey! I'm raising the banner for solo gamers! A lot of people don't have the time or social scenario to game with a group as much as they would like and playing a solo game like Friday can bridge the gap. Is the classic card game Klondike (solitaire) not a valid use of one's time? So why not Friday or Thunderstone? Better than sitting in front of the TV melting your brain by watching COPS or TMZ, is it not?

@weprintplastic

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed... any board gaming is better than most TV these days. Including playing solo... I enjoy games like Memoir 44 solo, just playing either side to the best perceived option for each turn. Or sometimes I just play solo to get up to speed on the rules of a new game for when I do get the chance to play the game with a group on another day.

@RebeccaJoyner

6 жыл бұрын

Epic Story I do the same thing. Especially the new game/learn the rules thing.

Surprised you didn't pick Citadels. It's not a game I liked very much (played it 2 player) but it certainly would fall into the stocking-stuffer category.

For anyone who likes a Fantasy theme. Anima:Shadows of Omega. Very popular with my friends and small box.

Hey is any of this stuff available on Coolstuff Inc.? lol

I think Battle for hill 218 is underrated, great Stocking stuffer, tough i don't know if it's available right now

I do think Samurai Sword is better than Bang if you compare the core games, I feel it needs a bit more stuff in it. Maybe if it gets an expansion it'll be the definite stronger title between the 2.

Sam nails it with The Resistance! Simplicity and elegance.

Hobby dice are a great stocking stuffer for gamers!

You should get the expansion for saboteur if you're givin it as a gift

laughed so hard at the first couple of minutes!

Nice list for Christmas! Great little games, and a bonus to hear prices since stocking stuffers tend to be lower price gifts. But a little overboard with the "Cool Stuff Inc" promos. The odd mention of the sponsor is a good thing, but when it starts to take over the show, who is sponsoring whom????

Resistance, coup, and love letter. In first, second, third order. I'm calling it now.

So i just watched this video yesterday and looked up prices at coolstuffinc today, and a LOT of these games are now sold out >

16:42 I'm totally watching this in February! ROFL

Coup, Clubs, Tichu, Jungle Speed, Hanabi, Jaipur, Coloretto, Battle Line, Lost Cities would have made my list. (among some of their others)

I think Pixel Tactics is not in Pre-order anymore. I received mine maybe 2 weeks ago. REALLY good game! Really deep for 50 cards!

Credits says top ten designers. Also, Hanabi?

Ascension apprentice edition?

I'd say dice are a good stocking stuffer, can't really have too many of those.

No Hanabi anywhere?

It says Top Ten Game Designers at the end of the video... ;)

When I was growing up, Santa often left a larger gift below the stocking. So Forbidden Desert and Forbidden Island would be fine. I love Forbidden Island (Pandemic Light & Pretty) and bought a set of cards on Artscow that had the other 8 layouts from the German versions plus more that other BBGer's created. Also has other characters to use. This might make Forbidden Island more fun and the card deck is a good stocking stuffer: boardgamegeek.com/thread/569926/official-variant-tile-layouts/page/16 I was excited to see Forbidden Desert in FLGS when it came out. Now, I'm even more excited! Must go get this one! And yes, I AM watching this in February! (How did you know?!) ~~Major fan of your videos and all three of you!