Thanks for the kind words, glad you love the game!

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video! KLASK definitely deserves more attention.

@Vlad2.47

20 күн бұрын

Looks brilliant!🤩

Fantastic video production, with well-thought opinions. It's refreshing. I appreciate the tendency you show to focus on fewer games, not necessarily on great hype or new, and to take the time to understand and meditate on them. This is a distinct trait and a precious alternative to the diffuse craze of doing reviews of more and more games, which too often leads to not having taken the time to understand the rules and all the possibilities of a game nor to play the game for its purpose: the enjoyment/social interaction, or simply becoming an echo chamber for trends and buzz, which often are inflated by useless polemics or huge marketing investments. And I swear, I do not say that only because Raptor is my favorite 2 player game! 😝 I have played this on many dates with girls that were not yet into the hobby, it proved always a strong gateway even more than Dixit!

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Hey, a fellow Raptor lover! That game deserves way more attention. I appreciate your comments. It is difficult to thread that needle and feature a good mix of games. I try to focus on play and pick games that I'm genuinely excited to get to the table. Sometimes those are brand new and sometimes they are classics. I appreciate your support and I hope you continue to enjoy the channel.

@blurryface123

Жыл бұрын

Well said AK. I agree fully.

Some really good looking games in here that I haven't heard of. Thanks for the list! I really want to try out 1960!

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like 1960 is overlooked and I'm not sure why. Maybe people know something that I don't, but I really like the theme and the card play. Thanks Evan!

Great list! I love Raptor, you've inspired me to get some play-time with that one. I hadn't heard of Sekigahara, but it sounds very cool (aside from all those stickers) 🙃

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Ah the stickers. Don't remind me! 😅 Yeah, Raptor is great and underappreciated in my opinion. I would love to see more games with this card mechanism. Thanks, Tracie!

I just want to say I love your top 10 videos as you are recommending games that I seemed to like but never heard of before! Specifically I really want to get doomtown but sadly I already missed the latest kickstarter at time of seeing this video I probably will wait until it hits retail but certainly it looks amazing!

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my channel, Kenny! I'm glad you find my videos helpful. I'll definitely cover the new Doomtown base set when it comes out. I'm not sure what the changes are. I recommend having a look at the online resources I mentioned in the video. You can build decks and play with them. They even have the solo mode implemented, but I have not had a chance to play it yet. Thanks again!

1960: The Making of the President is outstanding. Definitely one of my favorite 2P games as well. The give and take of the card play is absolutely delicious and the theme really comes through. Highly recommended.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only person who likes 1960. I completely agree. Thanks for checking out the video Robert!

Great list with a lot of great games I've never heard of before. Thanks for this!

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people have said that, Sean and I am surprised and delighted to be able to introduce some of these games. There are so many great games that don't get attention these days, I definitely want to try to give them more exposure on the channel. Thanks for watching Sean!

@stogrady

Жыл бұрын

@@TotallyTabled Not sure how I've never come across Neuroshima Hex before. After watching your video I bought the Android app and I'm loving the game. Pumped to get a physical copy at some point. Same goes for Doomtown reloaded! Really love some of the mechanics features in that game. Thanks again.

Wow and I'm sitting here not having heard of 80% of that list 😮 and as a german I can also say, your pronunciation is pretty pretty good, only the "v" in Volk is pronounced like an "f" and not like an "v" or "w" 😉

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

I can't correctly pronounce English words most of the time, so I'm hopeless when it comes to other languages. I do try my best. Surprised to hear I was somewhat close. I'll take that as a win! Thanks for watching Henne. I had a bunch of old favorites on this list, which I was hoping would be new for most viewers. Maybe something looked interesting?

@TheoWinter

2 жыл бұрын

@Totally Tabled definitely a win!! And don't worry words and languages are just in general hard 😁 certainly found something interesting but the one which tickled my triggers is Tash Kalar. Love the artwork and I have a weak spot for abstract games and this one was the one were my brain was immediately like "I WANT THAT!"

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheoWinter Like most of Vlaada Chvatil's games, I think Tash-Kalar is polarizing. I've seen people both love it and hate it. It isn't "pure" enough for hardcore abstract fans but it is too much of a spatial puzzle for fans of games like Summoner Wars or Mage Wars. I love the way Vlaada designs a game, so it hits me in just the right spot, but YMMV.

@HansJoachimMaier

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It is more like the F in football.

@HansJoachimMaier

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, and the K is a hard sound. Like the K in Freaks ( just heard you saying freaks in the video)

Great list. Refreshing seeing games k hadn't heard of. Thank you.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob. I appreciate you checking out the video!

Awesome list, they are not the usual games and that's appreciated, new options to buy, thanks!!

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the list gs24. Thanks for checking it out and I hope you find a new game you enjoy!

Doomtown, blast from the past, I played this like 20 years ago and still have my decks haha. Such a great game that didn’t get the love it deserves.

Your #1 really surprised me! I used to play Doomtown back when it still was a CCG! Such a great game.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Markus. I only know the Reloaded, but I appreciate they switched to a living card game model. It is so much fun! Thanks!

Love rebellion and 7 wonders duel pf course it’s funny Toph just got Doomtown for $8 this month so good to hear it is not a bad game 😃

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

$8! Wow! Pick up 2 base games for max deckbuilding potential. At $8 get about 10 copies to give to friends... check out dtdb.co/ to build virtual decks and see other premade decks. The game is definitely worth the effort. Thanks BAD!

"Better than Netrunner." Oh oh. :) Anyway, interesting list that's introduced me to a bunch of games I've not heard of.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, I'm going to have Netrunner people coming after me. :) Thanks SapSapient, I'm glad you found the list interesting.

Doomtown looks interesting. Don't know if you have played Arkham Horror LCG but I feel the same way you do with this game. That every campaign is a season of a really good TV show.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video Franco! I totally agree about Arkham Horror the Card Game, yes. Very cinematic as well. I like how organically the stories emerge in Doomtown without any story cards needed -- sort of the way story emerges from the gameplay of Robinson Crusoe. It's funny because when experts play it, they are slapping down cards fast and moving things around -- it looks very abstract. But if you slow down and read the cards and speak about everything thematically, it becomes EPIC. That's why I have zero interest in the tournament scene. I like the way this plays casually with my friends who are also just interested in enjoying the story. Thanks again!

Excellent video. I’m excited to catch up on your content.

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the channel and I appreciate the support!

I'm very interested in #2 'Wir sind das Volk!' 🤩 My 2p #1 is 'Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation'. Have you played this game?

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Hey SH! I've never played Confrontation but I do remember hearing good things about it. Volk is fascinating but fairly heavy. Worth the effort. I think there is an online implementation but I've never tried it. Thanks for watching!

Great list! The #1 looks like a really fun and underrated game. It looks like it is out of print? And it seems that you do not have to spend thousands of dollars to have a solid card base?

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! I appreciate your long support of the channel! The history of Doomtown Reloaded is crazy. It has been dropped by AEG, but it was saved by a group of fans who started Pine Box Entertainment to support the game. They have released at least four new expansions and have kickstarted a new version of the base game called Doomtown Weird West Edition. I believe you can preorder it on their website. Personally, I would look for cheap versions of old base game and expansions. You need two base games boxes to get 4 copies of each card, which is the maximum you can have in a deck. The expansions come with four copies of each card, so you only need one of each expansion. You should be able to get them for cheap -- they were relatively inexpensive when new. Also check out dtdb.co for a website to build virtual decks and see decks others have made, and doomtown.online for a site to play online (although I have not tried it yet, so I can't vouch for it). When the new version releases I plan to do a series of videos to help people get into the game, because it deserves more attention. Thanks again Jack!

Wow, have never heard of doom town but LOVE the theme/artwork. Any chance there is a solo mode? 😬 - Shaggi, Have you ever played Radlands? That's one of my fave 2 player games. Beautiful art, cool mechanics..love the theme.

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

The new edition base set for Doomtown should be coming out soon and I believe it will contain an official solo mode. I will cover this on the channel when it arrives. There are fan made solo modes for the first edition, but I've never tried them. As for Radlands, I'm late to the party and only recently got my hands on a copy. I haven't tried it yet, but from what I've seen it looks great. Your recommendation has me even more excited to table it. I'll have to rope my 11 year old into playing with me. He likes these sorts of games. Thanks Emma!

I don't even bother w/ games that don't play well w/ 2 players out of the box, so this list was helpful. I am also recently starting to get into solo gaming & wargaming in general. I am a little burnt out w/ euros tbh & have high hopes that war games will provide a little bit more staying power.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

I like playing various genres in order to avoid burnout. Luckily I play with my kids then with my friends then with my wife and then solo, so I tend to get a good variety. This hobby is wonderful for how many different experiences it can offer. Thanks for watching Andrew!

Thank you for the list. Where did you buy those tiny poker chips for Doomtown? I have mine from Waddingtons Poker Travel set, but the new ed. of it has chips of mediocre quality. The one you tossed is superb!

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I got those so long ago that I really don't remember. They were nothing special, though. Fine quality. They get the job done, especially in Doomtown. Sorry I can't be more helpful, but thanks for watching!

So here is a thought/suggestion. Video(s) for games that play well solo AND multiplayer. I would be happy with just one video where you mention some light, mid and heavy games that play well solo and at 2p, 3p, 4p etc. But you could also potentialy make seperate videos for the different complexities or player counts.

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic idea. I'll add it to the list of Top 10 ideas and think about it. Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching!

I just ordered Raptor today. 🙂 Thanks for the great explanation of it...looking forward to playing it with my kids.

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

It is very fun. I've enjoyed it my oldest boy. Hope you have a great time! Thanks for watching!

@blurryface123

Жыл бұрын

@@TotallyTabled Same here...plan to play with my oldest kids. :)

Played them all except for #1, great picks ;)

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

I thought my intro to Doomtown would have people going "I've played that" but, nope, everyone is like "what?" I can see why AEG stopped making it. 😂 Thanks for checking out the video!

I enjoyed watching this video. I like Raptor a lot and recently bought Unmatched: Jurassic Park which is nice but I'm starting to feel the luck factor of card draws in the game and it hurts it. 7 Wonders Duel, I tried playing but it fell flat for me, I'd give it another try. I did hear about number 8 and it's on my wishlist (the election game). Haven't heard about the rest.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nir. Yeah, my wife didn't care for 7W Duel either but I have a few friends who like it. I really like card system. I've had good and bad games of Unmatched. I need to play more but I've enjoyed it. I definitely had more obscure picks on this list. Thanks for your support Nir!

@FreeRangeDice

2 жыл бұрын

Luck has nothing to do with winning or losing Unmatched. I hear this from new players and laugh because I thought the same. There is so much more depth to this game than card order. If you can, play against anyone with some skill and mastery of certain characters and learn how they will beat you every time regardless of how the cards come out. You will learn a large Part of the game is knowing the cards in your deck and planning how to best play your hands as they come out. Sure, more tactics that strategic, but not luck-based by any stretch.

Great overview! I'm very interested in getting into Doomtown and was curious if you had any suggestions for expansions. Either way, it would be great to see you do a play-through of Doomtown

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom! The expansions sort of blend together for me, but the best place to start is on dtdb.co. You can check out every card in the game, build virtual decks and see other decks. That might help you decide which expansions look most interesting. There is also online implementation that might help as well. Good luck!

man I have a ton of A: Netrunner decks, tons... I was between getting L5R card game or Doomtown, and decided at last for L5R, and NOW I wanna get doomtown also

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

Ha, ha, yeah, well you can check out the online game to see if you like it. It is very different from Netrunner. I was intrigued by L5R but I can't get into too many lifestyle games. Thanks for watching!

I never heard of most of the games on your list! LOL but cool. I am more of a Solitaire/2 player gamer and that ones I’ve enjoyed at two are: Dice Throne Marvel villainous Air, Land and Sea Unmatched Silver Bullet Star Realms And DC deck building confrontation edition.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Dice Throne was very close to making the list -- probably my 11 or 12. I haven't tried the Marvel one yet, but the system is amazing. I'm excited to try Radlands from the same publisher. Looks cool. I need to play more Unmatched, but I've enjoyed it so far. I could see it making the list at some point. Thanks for checking out the video Solitaire Gambit!

@thesolitairegambit2556

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyTabled no problem. I really like your videos and by the way, I got Radlands Super deluxe edition last Friday but i haven’t play it yet.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

😲 Super jealous! Let us know how it plays when you table it!

@arthurdent9281

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyTabled Radlands is a lot of fun. It's fairly quick, but brutal. Knife fight in a phone booth sort of game. You'll constantly be making sacrifices to set up a chance to do some damage. The deluxe cards are great too, since you can take them anywhere and not worry about them getting messed up.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

You are selling me on the deluxe Arthur. Does it come with the playmates? Those seem useful.

My top list of two player games I own (most strictly two-player games, a few that can handle more but isn't ideal for more imo): 7 Wonders Duel Blitzkrieg! World War Two in 20 minutes Star Realms Targi Memoir '44 Undaunted War Chest Dvonn/Yinsh Ascension Tactics AuZtralia with Tazmania expansion The Fox in the Forest Land vs Sea Crokinole Radlands My honorable mentions (mostly because no one wants to play with me bcs time and/or complexity): War of the Ring/The Battle of Five Armies Star Wars Rebellion Twilight Struggle Through the Ages A New Story of Civilization

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great stuff there, several close to making the list, especially Targi. I really want to try Undaunted. Thanks for watching!

I couldn't help a chuckle at the stickers Sekigahara. In fact there are only 119 blocks with stickers on one side, which is not so bad. But Command and Colors Ancients (just the base game) has 345 blocks with stickers on both sides.. about 700 stickers. Its like a right of passage..lol

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

😱 Wow. I'd pay so much more for a used copy. That is too many stickers. Has anyone invented a stickering machine for wargames? Thanks for watching Batman!

@andrewsstuffy

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyTabled Sometimes, at night, when I'm alone in the cave, I like to put stickers on blocks.. its very relaxing 😀

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewsstuffy I have definitely done that with punching out and sorting games. But stickering is the opposite of relaxing for me. They are never perfectly straight and it is rage inducing.

Have you played Stronghold 2nd edition (or the Undead version)? It is such a cool & unique head to head game.

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

I played the first edition a long time ago. I remember liking it and wanting to try the second edition. Thanks for reminding me about this game. I'll have to try to bring it to the table. Thanks for watching, Donna!

as a German it's interesting to see a game like "Wir sind das Volk!" (=We are the people). does it play quicker than Twilight Struggle and is it easier?

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Andre! Yes, it plays in about half the time I'd say. It isn't easier to play, no. There is a learning curve and a bunch of stuff going on. Once you figure it all out I think it plays very smooth. Thanks!

"veer" as in to veer left, "zind" as in zinc with a "d" , "das" you've got down and "folk" as in folklore. "Veer zind das folk" xD

@TotallyTabled

11 ай бұрын

Ah, got it. Thanks!

Would have bought Sekigahara if it wasn't for the stickers. Shame they didn't do bakelite pieces because the game just looks too gorgeous for all that stick on nastiness.

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful with the stickers, but yes, I would definitely buy a deluxe edition of Seki. In fact, that is great idea for a top 10! Thanks Fred!

Have you played Watergate?

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

I've played Watergate about a dozen times. I really like it, but it has cooled a bit for me over time. Great for what it is and definitely well loved. Thanks for watching Nick.

Nice top10 but there is not better 2p game than Netrunner so please don't lie to us :P MtG np at all but Netrunner is a diffrent level :D

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

I get it. There is a reason Netrunner has 100 times more players. It is definitely the cleaner design, easier to learn. Probably the "better" game. But no other card game has gripped my imagination like Doomtown. Who knows why? I think it has to do with hundreds of interesting characters. That draws me in more than hacker vs. corp. But, yes, yes, Netrunner is fantastic. :) Thanks for watching staaniach!

@staaniach21

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyTabled I hate cyberpunk theme too but Netrunner is a mechanical master piecie that's why I play it :D Netrunner in something difrent than post-apo / cyberpunk would be neat!!!!

Where is star realm?

@TotallyTabled

Жыл бұрын

In a photo case in my closet. Oh, on the list. I like it but don't love it. For a small card game, it offers a lot. But there are other dueling games I prefer. Thanks for watching!

Make sequel

@TotallyTabled

6 ай бұрын

Do you mean revisit this list or do the next 10, an 11-20 list? I plan to remake this 2 player list next year if enough has changed. I don't play as many two player games these days, so I'm not sure how different the list will be now. Thanks for checking out the video!

I dont really get your restriction on that list. if you are only two players and you want to play a game. Do you limit your options only on games that can only be played with 2? Sounds strange. When a multiplayer game is better at two than an only two-player game, well then it's better and should be (higher) on that list....especially when your list should help people to find good two-player-games. So you might have rethemed your topic or at least changed the headline to "best DUEL games". So you know that this list is not about your favorite games playing at two BUT that it's only about games that are clearly rather 1vs1 with all kind of stuff especially direct confrontation (no matter if direct or rather "backstabbing"). anyways, some interesting games I have never heard of. :-)

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

That's fair. I think 90% of cooperative games and 90% of Euro games play well at 2 player. The restrictions keep the list from being a rehash of my ten favorite games. But I get your point.

If you play making of the president compare the electoral vote each state and the states that lean republicans and democrats in the game 1960 to today

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

It is definitely interesting how things have changed in the last 60 years, and what things remain the same. Thanks for watching Gordon.

This is an awesome list 🫡

@TotallyTabled

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Ross! Glad you liked it. Thanks for your long support!