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Dog Park review by Board Game Happy

Dog Park review by Board Game Happy

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  • @GI-JOEs
    @GI-JOEsКүн бұрын

    Awesome review! Am looking forward to playing this with my friends.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Күн бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @randomasduck
    @randomasduckКүн бұрын

    Great review! I cant wait to get this!!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Күн бұрын

    Thanks. It's really fun. I'm gonna go and play again now.

  • @randomasduck
    @randomasduckКүн бұрын

    ​@@boardgamehappy5982lucky!!

  • @MemoxWasHere
    @MemoxWasHere2 күн бұрын

    big chungus: the game

  • @GI-JOEs
    @GI-JOEs3 күн бұрын

    Awesome! looking forward to the gameplay. Just wondering what was the other smaller box?

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59823 күн бұрын

    A little 1 or 2 player game called propuh. I think it's a trick taking game.

  • @GI-JOEs
    @GI-JOEs3 күн бұрын

    @@boardgamehappy5982 cool , i thought there was something else with deep regrets. 👍

  • @SteveRB511
    @SteveRB5114 күн бұрын

    Nice unboxing, thank you!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 күн бұрын

    Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting this to the table tomorrow.

  • @somanynouns
    @somanynouns5 күн бұрын

    Thanks, this review was really helpful!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59825 күн бұрын

    Awesome. I'm glad it helped.

  • @whiskeygamesnerdstuff789
    @whiskeygamesnerdstuff78911 күн бұрын

    Cool Video, going to have to look into this game.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598211 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @whiskeygamesnerdstuff789
    @whiskeygamesnerdstuff78911 күн бұрын

    Its a great game.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598211 күн бұрын

    Played through 3 times. Really fun

  • @BoardGameBeans
    @BoardGameBeans11 күн бұрын

    Great video! Thanks Neil! We've been waiting for this one, annoyingly it seems to have become available a few days after we decided to ease up on board game orders... 😆 It does look a lot of fun.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598211 күн бұрын

    It's gotta be worth adding it to the collection. I managed to grab quite cheap at ukge and I love it. Everyone I have shown it to loves it as well.

  • @BoardGameBeans
    @BoardGameBeans11 күн бұрын

    @@boardgamehappy5982 I think we just might - thing is to justify the order we really need to add a few more games (Shipping and customs, as we'd get it from the UK to Portugal). Which... well, it's never a bad thing to get more games is it? 🙃

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598211 күн бұрын

    @@BoardGameBeans hahahaha. Always room for more games. 😉

  • @JackieLatimer
    @JackieLatimer13 күн бұрын

    Thank you that was a very helpful tutorial!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598213 күн бұрын

    It's a super great game. Definitely worth checking out

  • @AlliesorEnemies
    @AlliesorEnemies20 күн бұрын

    We were pleasantly surprised by this one when we played it at Airecon.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598220 күн бұрын

    I love what can be done with just some cards

  • @szulgitgk
    @szulgitgk22 күн бұрын

    Explained very clearly!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy598222 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @AlliesorEnemies
    @AlliesorEnemiesАй бұрын

    Great stuff! I tried asking someone about Kavango, but couldn't remember the name and described it to them as "you know the one my friend Neil likes." You will be surprised to learn that was not helpful.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    Hahahahaha. You would think that is all that was needed

  • @AlliesorEnemies
    @AlliesorEnemiesАй бұрын

    This game really deserves a wider release. It is sooo good.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    It would be a perfect fit for some eu / USA publishers. I really hope someone picks it up

  • @AlliesorEnemies
    @AlliesorEnemiesАй бұрын

    We learned this from you! And then bought it like an hour later.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    I need to get on commission

  • @revimfadli4666
    @revimfadli4666Ай бұрын

    Sounds like the take that isn't as frustrating since you have ample room for counterplay, not "someone else plays this card and you can't do anything about it before or after"

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    Exactly, it's a perfect example of direct take that gameplay which only ends up causing laughter and enjoyment from all sides

  • @szulgitgk
    @szulgitgkАй бұрын

    While gamers like to pick on roll-and-move as a mechanism, this game uses it brilliantly! One of my favourites for travelling and introducing new people to the hobby.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    Absolutely, such a clever use of the system.

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe1806Ай бұрын

    I really like the look of Cities Thanks for sharing!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    It's a very nice game. I can't wait to get a copy

  • @MarkCheverton
    @MarkChevertonАй бұрын

    I'm impressed with your dedication to get all the demos lined up! I did one of world order and checked out the field in the preview, but then spent most of the time open gaming. I need to be better organised next year!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    I find airecon is best for open gaming, there is so much to see at ukge that I find planning really helps. But it is definitely very tiring too

  • @MarkCheverton
    @MarkChevertonАй бұрын

    @@boardgamehappy5982 Yeah, Airecon is on my list for next year - I've been avoiding it because it's a long way from Cambridge and I can't get anyone to make the trip with me, but it looks like it's well worth the effort!

  • @David-ke1uv
    @David-ke1uvАй бұрын

    Rule question. If in phase one of round one I play a Region card with a Clue symbol at the top of it, do I get to draw and play one sanctuary card in phase 2 of round one?

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    No, you have to place a card that is higher than the previously placed card to gain a sanctuary card

  • @stevemanser.
    @stevemanser.Ай бұрын

    Great video. Nice style. Enjoy the UKGE.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy5982Ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊. Thursday night was awesome already so I am sure the rest of the weekend will be great

  • @hugocruz2439
    @hugocruz24392 ай бұрын

    Now it's available in amazpn japan, just got a copy. Thanks for the review!

  • @TheDJDUCK01
    @TheDJDUCK012 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the vid, im living in japan for the year and am on a hunt for the best small board games i can find! Will have to pick this up

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    That's awesome. You should be able to pick it up for a good price.

  • @TheDJDUCK01
    @TheDJDUCK012 ай бұрын

    @@boardgamehappy5982 can you recommend any other good Japanese games?

  • @TheDJDUCK01
    @TheDJDUCK012 ай бұрын

    ​@boardgamehappy5982 can you recommend any other good Japanese games to check out? :)

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    I love planet etuC which is a card shedding game apecific for 2 or 3 players. Also I really like r eco+. Both are super fun and quick games

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    Now I have FOMO like a MOFO!!! Hahahaha 😂 Brilliant! Some great games in that mix!!

  • @quentin1224
    @quentin12242 ай бұрын

    Will you also make reviews for other Oink titles? Flotsam Fight, Maskmen etc.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    I am going to review quite a few oink games that I own over the next few weeks so watch this space. Do you have a favourite Oink game?

  • @jonathanantscherl
    @jonathanantscherl2 ай бұрын

    Now here’s my big question 🙋‍♂️ Have you got the measurements of the games you want and do they all fit the space you’ve set aside?! 😅

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Hahaha. There's always room, or ways of finding room

  • @KevMakesGames
    @KevMakesGames2 ай бұрын

    Such a fun game!

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    Great explanation and review :)

  • @richardlawton
    @richardlawton2 ай бұрын

    Oink do it again! I want them all 😍

  • @umamifriends
    @umamifriends2 ай бұрын

    this box art really got my attention! thank you for the easily understandable breakdown

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Great, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if you get a chance to play it

  • @birchlover3377
    @birchlover33772 ай бұрын

    That is indeed odd to have two pieces such a close colour.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Very odd, plus some of the set collection colours are very similar. I still really enjoy the game though and actually played today

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    You recommended it. I bought it. I love it. I am bonsai game happy haha :)

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Hahahah. Awesome

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    Love this super fast game! The ear buds always get me haha

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    And I am terrified of the inevitable effect on my credit card balance of you "essential" collection haha

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Sorry, not sorry. 😉

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    You never need to apologise for taking time out and finding your happy place in the hobby! You are Board game AWESOME! :)

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    ❤️ ❤️ 🙏 🤲

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    Nice!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Played this again today with the tiny Tim variant and it works a lot better

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    ooooh I MUST get this game!! Thanks for spreading the word about how awesome it is!!! :)

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    It's a must buy for sure.

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    ooh thanks for this review - looking forward to trying it now!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    We played again last night and it's super fun. The scores are always nice and tight too

  • @favouritefoe1806
    @favouritefoe18062 ай бұрын

    Love this game! Love your passion!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    ❤️

  • @jonathanantscherl
    @jonathanantscherl2 ай бұрын

    Got myself a cheeky copy coming over the world.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    You won't regret it. Easily one of my favourite games of all time now

  • @thefinalforecast
    @thefinalforecast2 ай бұрын

    From one small channel to another, keep up the good work! May have to pick up Donut Shop. Thanks for in the insight about the deluxe vs retail editions.

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59822 ай бұрын

    Oh, it's def worth it.

  • @AlliesorEnemies
    @AlliesorEnemies3 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you back at it!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59823 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I've got my mojo back. Haha

  • @Board_game_goode
    @Board_game_goode3 ай бұрын

    Excited to hear about all the new games you have collected in your break.

  • @mariusbecker303
    @mariusbecker3034 ай бұрын

    How many points do the players get if the predict correctly?

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 ай бұрын

    20 points per trick plus any bonus points on cards or if certain special cards are captured

  • @GrahamS_Games
    @GrahamS_Games4 ай бұрын

    Looks very cool… and great to see you back making videos! 😃👍

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 ай бұрын

    Thanks pal. I needed the break. Are you at airecon this weekend?

  • 4 ай бұрын

    Hiii, i like your videos and i am board game designer and need a email or social network for communicate with you! Please🌱

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 ай бұрын

    You can find me on Instagram @neil_bghappy

  • @martinochiacchiera9615
    @martinochiacchiera96154 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your great and honest review ^^ Have fun and keep up with the good work with your channel :-)

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making a great game 😀

  • @vincenttan5931
    @vincenttan59316 ай бұрын

    How do you determine which player goes first?

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 ай бұрын

    Sorry for slow reply. Been offline for a while. Left of dealer plays first 'trick', winner of trick starts next trick. Next round we just make the next player clockwise the initial dealer.

  • @JAYKON82
    @JAYKON828 ай бұрын

    Good review!

  • @boardgamehappy5982
    @boardgamehappy59824 ай бұрын

    Thanks