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  @jamesbrazeal384720 күн бұрын

  agreed, never heard of your number 1

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  @mikefitzgerald707020 күн бұрын

  Hi Brian. I was at Plaay.Con this year and agree 100 per cent with your insightful review and comments on SBX. I am a game designer and I play sports sims a lot. Take Care. Mike Fitzgerald

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  @gizmoboardgames20 күн бұрын

  Hi Mike! Thanks for the comments. It was great meeting you there.

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  @butcherbulldog452322 күн бұрын

  It's good to see newton getting some love. It's criminally underrated.

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  @gizmoboardgames22 күн бұрын

  Thanks! Been on my "to play" list for quite a while. I was not disappointed.

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  @jamesbrazeal384724 күн бұрын

  Good list, I was not able to play a lot in June. Dome on BGA, some solo but that was it. I did some punching and sorting and learning games though.

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  @gizmoboardgames23 күн бұрын

  That's about where I am in July. Looking to be a way less exciting recap!

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  @PablowingUrMindАй бұрын

  Check out Xenon Profiteer if you like deck builders (this one has a little thematic shedding in it).

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  @gizmoboardgamesАй бұрын

  Thanks, I've not even heard of that one, I'll have to check it out!

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  @WonderfloniumАй бұрын

  Interesting video! For an O alternative, how about "optimal" - considering how it compares to other similar games. For example, is it a vanilla deck builder that's always going to pale in comparison to Dominion? Optimal is similar to original, just with a little different spin. Regardless, I like your rating system!

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  @gizmoboardgamesАй бұрын

  Thanks, I'll definitely consider it. If not the "optimal" title, at least adding those 'how does it compare' thoughts is a great idea.

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  @hooshyarkarimi9524Ай бұрын

  Thanks for the list. Ark Nova is addictive. I think it takes a bit long with more players and we're all quiet. I'd also say that 5 min to get to #10 is a bit long. I saw the chapters afterwards

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  @DeepFriedDave2 ай бұрын

  Agricola is Uwe's sole masterpiece.

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  @gizmoboardgamesАй бұрын

  My buddy owns it, just need to get it on the table sometime

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  @DeepFriedDave2 ай бұрын

  All good choices.

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  @gizmoboardgamesАй бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @kosterix1232 ай бұрын

  I got Concordia because I loved the multiplayer but somehow the box never spoke to me to set up for solo. Sold the bunch at a loss (solitaria, all maps). I built For Northwood and I don’t understand the hype either. Distilled: mulligan your goals at game start.

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  @Wonderflonium2 ай бұрын

  Great video! Thank you for providing context how this compares to other similar games, that is very helpful!

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  @deethaz28393 ай бұрын

  I have had Shadows since it was released.

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  @grog35143 ай бұрын

  The crazy thing about Shakespeare is that the backstage expansion takes the game from a 7 to a 9 but it's even more expensive than the base game.

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  @gizmoboardgames3 ай бұрын

  hadn't dug into the pricing, but I had heard that the expansion makes it that much better.

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  @grog35143 ай бұрын

  @@gizmoboardgames it really does. It opens up another strategic half of the game based on how many big tokens you have after the auction. And it's only a small deck of cards. I wouldn't mind selling mine normally, but it's so unique mechanically and thematically that I don't think I can really replace it.

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  @jamesbrazeal38473 ай бұрын

  Mic and camera looks good. Looks like youbare getting more settled in, into your new home. Hope USA is treating you well.

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  @gizmoboardgames3 ай бұрын

  Thanks. Doing well, for sure, just trying to find more free time! HAHA

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  @user-ml2ei9cs3o4 ай бұрын

  GizmoBo, nice job. I n Enjoyable, helpful after each title would be sole friendly, game length , cost, beginning age for players. Thanjs, Bill S. in Menominee, Michigan.thanks.

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  @gizmoboardgames4 ай бұрын

  Thanks, I'll keep most of these in mind for next time! Though, cost, I think, is too variable, to try and pin down.

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  @tzgardner4 ай бұрын

  Some of my favorites from 2019 are. . . Star Wars: Outer Rim Circadians: First Light Paladins of the West Kingdom Maracaibo Scout Liberation (Little PnP game that was surprisingly good) Games I'd like to try. . . Clank: Legacy Pax Pamir Res Arcana Tapestry Obscurio

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  @gizmoboardgames4 ай бұрын

  Really solid year for gaming, there were too many to list and keep the video relatively short.

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  @tzgardner4 ай бұрын

  Curious if you've played Clank: Catacombs?

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  @gizmoboardgames4 ай бұрын

  No, but it looks like a lot of fun, and new way to get more variety out of Clank!

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  @tzgardner4 ай бұрын

  Yeah, it shot the Clank system into my top 10.@@gizmoboardgames

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  @tzgardner4 ай бұрын

  Pandemic and Orleans are on my top 10 as well. I've been wanting to try Clans of Caledonia. Looks like a lot of game in a smallish box.

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  @gizmoboardgames4 ай бұрын

  Clans of Caledonia really does pack a lot into a tiny box. Be on the lookout for the reprint and expansion coming to Kickstart soon. Next few weeks, I think

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  @tzgardner4 ай бұрын

  Oh, wow! I didn't realize there was going to be a reprint. Thanks for letting me know. @@gizmoboardgames

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  @MaruMaruMaruMaruMaruMaru5 ай бұрын

  Yup, those are reasonable

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  @buttered_biscuits7775 ай бұрын

  Just wondering where in the states you’re located? I’d love to find someone like yourself to play test some games!

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  @Darknives5 ай бұрын

  Having a game on the list after playing it one time, seems wrong,

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  @gizmoboardgames5 ай бұрын

  I agree to an extent, but it's still a game I prefer over many of the others it matched up against, and really wish I had more opportunities to play more heavier Euros. But if it doesn't have a solo option, the heavier games are likely to sit unplayed for longer than I'd like. Also, how many people who rate Twilight Imperium 4 super high have played it numerous times? That game takes an entire day to get played. Sometimes an enjoyable game is enjoyable. If I had played it more often, it'd probably have cracked my top 10.

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  @Darknives5 ай бұрын

  @@gizmoboardgamesthat makes sense :)

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  @TheDurstonproduction5 ай бұрын

  Ohh champions of Midgard at 42! Nice! Can’t wait to see ur top 10!

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  @jamesbrazeal38475 ай бұрын

  I will need to work on top list sometime this year

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  @gizmoboardgames5 ай бұрын

  let me know when/if you do!

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  @darbyl38725 ай бұрын

  I appreciate figures that are not too big. Painted is even better, but blocks and standard pawns are usually fine with me, too. Stonemeier games consistently have quality components, good rulebooks, and fun games.

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  @gizmoboardgames5 ай бұрын

  Stonemaier always seems to put forth some good components, for sure.

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  @kosterix1236 ай бұрын

  Your timestamps are off. Every year there are more new games. I don’t see the point in this continuing focus on the future. Anyway didn’t see anything interesting yet.

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  @jamesbrazeal38476 ай бұрын

  Thinknthe next directional game series from Garphill will be.... xxx of the Wild West. Outlaws, Frontiers, Lawman, Settlers, Explorers

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  @gizmoboardgames6 ай бұрын

  I like the idea, but they'll be going East. Maybe after, they can swing to the wild west!

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  @dewitt8207 ай бұрын

  😄 "PromoSM"

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  @danielsommerlykke94758 ай бұрын

  Roleplaying games are great Ian, but 5e is at the lower end of them along with Pathfinder and 4e. Try to branch out and try other RPGs! If you like official D&D I suggest Hyperboria the new 3rd iteration, otherwise Dolmenwood or Old School Essentials. Race for the Galaxy is pretty amazing, especially with an expansion. Concordia is pretty fun, but long and drives a lot of analysis paralysis.

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  @levirichardson78489 ай бұрын

  Welcome to America!

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  @DarrenHowes-oy1jp9 ай бұрын

  Have you heard of Superstar Baseball... A sports illustrated game. Seems similar to the baseball game you mentioned. I remember playing it a lot worth my best friend when I was 16

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  @jamessherman77979 ай бұрын

  This game captivates me as I like euro games with worker placement, resource management etc. Great concept for a solo board game, as it really appears as a board game for one player. Retail price so far is expensive, so I need to wait to purchase, to see if price drops other than what I found a major retailer website. Thanks for your review!

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  @mydemon10 ай бұрын

  You could cut that intro time from 13 to 7-8 seconds. Compare to SUSD with their 1-second intro.

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  @rogerr279610 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the time stamps. It makes things much easier for the viewer.

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  @gizmoboardgames10 ай бұрын

  been trying to add them more, when I don't care about trying to hide things for anticipation.

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  @family_meeple10 ай бұрын

  I agree that all those kids that got massively marketed to in the 80s/90s with board games as toys are now adults that still like games. I was definitely one of those kids!

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  @gizmoboardgames10 ай бұрын

  Me too!

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  @professorofluv935810 ай бұрын

  I hope the move doesn’t go well and you have to stay and play board games with me

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  @TheDurstonproduction10 ай бұрын

  Hope all goes smooth! Looking forward to more when you can.

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  @jamesbrazeal384710 ай бұрын

  I hope the move goes well, and you enjoy the new job.

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  @gizmoboardgames10 ай бұрын

  Thanks, James! Can't say it's been the smoothest so far, but we're working on it.

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  @annikasaarto465810 ай бұрын

  One of My favourite games! So (indirectly) interactive and original.

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  @steveroies149410 ай бұрын

  Great job reviewing one of my favorite game companies and their products, thank you

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  @thesolitairegambit255611 ай бұрын

  Wayfarers and Final Girl are really good. I had Ares Expedition but sold it after I terraformed Mars 😂 Disney Villainous is one of my favorite 2 player games and I do not have any interest on playing it solo. I was thinking about buying After Us but I’ll definitely won’t anymore ✌️🙏

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  @gizmoboardgames11 ай бұрын

  I like After Us for an intro to engine building and resource generation/usage, but it's not the strongest if you're a heavy solo player.

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  @thesolitairegambit255611 ай бұрын

  @@gizmoboardgames thanks. Also, I’m glad I found your channel. I like your content. New subscribers here! 🤩

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  @wiktormonfilsgustafsson5611 ай бұрын

  Paperback adventures is my best solo game of september so far!

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  @gizmoboardgames11 ай бұрын

  Never been much of a words game person, but I've heard great things about that one!

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  @wiktormonfilsgustafsson5611 ай бұрын

  @@gizmoboardgames neither have I, so this was a nice surprice!

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  @rolfvansoelen891611 ай бұрын

  Nice overview! Too bad the games are really expensive, personally I won't buy them for the reason you mention: I can buy 2 or even 3 other games for that same amount of money. I love Feld games, but the pricing aspect makes me taking my business elsewhere, it's no fun anymore. Vital Lacerda games, same thing... so many others.

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  @gizmoboardgames11 ай бұрын

  Just getting into Lacerda too. Eagle Gryphon's quality is way better than Queen Games, at least. Both are pricey, for sure.

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  @inisus11 ай бұрын

  Hey Bryan!

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  @gizmoboardgames11 ай бұрын

  Heya, welcome back!

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  @inisus11 ай бұрын

  @@gizmoboardgames thanks Bryan. I have been busy lately. Keep going, your vids are very enjoyable.

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  @inisus11 ай бұрын

  Let's go'

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  @oneysnyder2116 Жыл бұрын

  I played this a few times in December/January. It was a fun game and I think I’d have played it more had I not received a ton of new games for Christmas. For the price, definitely worth it. I think I paid under $25 for it, which is crazy. I do really like the art and look as well. Don’t care too much that the theme is pasted on either. I did think the rule book wasn’t as clear as it could have been in parts. I recall playing wrong with the clear dice and dice costs in a way that made it more punishing the first time I played, but nothing too crazy. Overall, I think it was a really fun game though with some good thinky mechanics. Need to get it out more often.

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  @family_meeple Жыл бұрын

  Glad to hear you're enjoying Disney Villainous! I wish I had someone to play that with because it's definitely one that people either love it or hate it. The solo is a nice alternative to get to explore the decks for sure.

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  @gizmoboardgames Жыл бұрын

  I probably wouldn't have given it another shot, if you hadn't pointed out the solo option. Now, I at least get to experience the variety the game offers.

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  @family_meeple Жыл бұрын

  Agree on Phase 10, Rolling Realms and 7 Wonders. I still love Dinosaur Island. The solo from Totally Liquid is much better for sure.

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  @inisus Жыл бұрын

  Hey Bryan! Sunday drop, let's go!

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  @oneysnyder2116 Жыл бұрын

  Love Cribbage. Want to try Obsession and Distilled. Good list!

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  @family_meeple Жыл бұрын

  Obsession is so good! I hope you get a chance to play it more. Have you tried Boonlake? It's got a similar action selection mechanism where everyone plays on every turn. Really neat game.

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  @gizmoboardgames Жыл бұрын

  Not yet, but know you like it a lot, so I just got it 2nd hand.