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5 Games that are BETTER than MONOPOLY
Monopoly is the best-selling branded board game in the world-but does it really deserve a spot on your shelf? What if there were games that not only surpass Monopoly but also address its biggest pitfalls while enhancing the elements that made it a classic?
In this video, I share 5 amazing board game recommendations that your family will love. These games aren’t just better-they’re carefully chosen to solve Monopoly’s common frustrations and bring even more fun, strategy, and excitement to your game nights.
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Castle Builder - A Solid Foundation with Some Crumbling Towers
Просмотров 518Месяц назад
Castle Builder (2024, FryxGames) brings an innovative twist to tile placement for 2-4 players. Featuring a novel adding-based mechanic, it’s a fresh and engaging take on strategic gameplay. However, I’ll highlight three key issues that prevent it from reaching its full potential. Join me as I examine what makes this game stand out and where it falls short. Is it a hit for your collection or one...
2024 Top 10 Family Board Games
Просмотров 22 тыс.2 месяца назад
The 10 BEST Family Boardgames of 2024! This is my biggest video of the year; after spending countless hours searching and playtesting, here are 10 games that are diverse, easy-to-learn, engaging and enriching, bringing YOU the BEST selection for your family. There are competitive and cooperative games, games for small and large families, and a variety of mechanics showcased in this list. 🥰 BECO...
Shallow Sea - Unboxing & Initial Impressions
Просмотров 2362 месяца назад
Shallow Sea (2024, 1-5 Players) is produced by Bad Comet and is designed by Yeom.C.W with art by Sophia Kang. This is a tile placement game with objectives that are added dynamically over the course of the game. What sets this game apart is that fish tokens (which are used to fulfill requirements on coral tiles) are can be used to satisfy the requirement on multiple tiles, enabling players to c...
Shallow Sea - Shallow Waters, Yet Deeply Immersive
Просмотров 7782 месяца назад
Get ready to dive into Shallow Sea: Great Barrier Reef (2024, Bad Comet Games) -a tile placement game for 1-4 players that brings thrilling strategy and combo-packed gameplay! In this unique family-friendly game, every turn is a chance to sequence multiple scoring tiles, creating powerful, satisfying combos that will keep you hooked. Gather shells along the way to enhance your plays, crafting t...
Gardlings - A Gem for Families
Просмотров 8592 месяца назад
In this full review, I take a deep dive into Gardlings by Alion Games, a 1-4 player game where clever strategy meets whimsical fun. Build your garden, gather unique creatures, and balance risk with reward to outgrow your opponents. Is this the next must-have for your collection? Watch to find out! #Gardlings #BoardGameReview #BoardGameDad #AlionGames 🥰 BECOME A PATRON 🙏 www.patreon.com/neverben...
Smoothie Wars - A Board Game Review
Просмотров 5222 месяца назад
In Smoothie Wars, it’s all about outsmarting your opponents to seize the best economic opportunities. Players secretly choose their location, inventory, and price to sell smoothies, aiming to undercut competitors and dominate demand. The game’s focus on manipulating the market and predicting your rivals makes it a strategic battle of wits, wrapped in an accessible ruleset. If you enjoy games wh...
The Best Educational Board Games - Classical Conversations Cycle 1
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All of these board games are FUN and ENRICHING for all ages. They support educational themes in science and history, but first and foremost, they are designed to be simply great games. The games in this particular list are aligned with cycle 1 of Classical Conversations, which is a Christian homeschool curriculum, however, ALL of these games are relevant no matter what curriculum you teach. 🥰 B...
Emberleaf - Why back it now?
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Emberleaf - Why back it now?
Lava Run - A Game with CROCHETED Components!?
Просмотров 7743 месяца назад
Lava Run - A Game with CROCHETED Components!?
An Age Contrived - Review and Core Loop
Просмотров 6394 месяца назад
An Age Contrived - Review and Core Loop
Strategy is Overhyped, LUCK is the True Hero - Board Games & Coffee Ep. 6
Просмотров 8605 месяцев назад
Strategy is Overhyped, LUCK is the True Hero - Board Games & Coffee Ep. 6
How to Paint Miniatures with NO Experience and CHEAP Materials
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
How to Paint Miniatures with NO Experience and CHEAP Materials
Top 10 EASY Family Board Games
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Top 10 EASY Family Board Games
The Problem with Brass: Birmingham and Why I STILL Love It
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The Problem with Brass: Birmingham and Why I STILL Love It
5 Pitfalls That Ruin Board Games (and How to Remedy Them)
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
5 Pitfalls That Ruin Board Games (and How to Remedy Them)
Find Your Perfect Board Game! Interactive Quiz | 10K Subscriber Special
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Find Your Perfect Board Game! Interactive Quiz | 10K Subscriber Special
I Talk through the Perfect Boardgame Quiz
Просмотров 2698 месяцев назад
I Talk through the Perfect Boardgame Quiz
The Bazaars of Ubar - Review
Просмотров 2528 месяцев назад
The Bazaars of Ubar - Review
Always Your Turn - 5 Best Simultaneous Action Board Games
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Always Your Turn - 5 Best Simultaneous Action Board Games
3 Sweet Family Games from Sweet Bros Games
Просмотров 5748 месяцев назад
3 Sweet Family Games from Sweet Bros Games
Raising Robots - Core Loop & Review
Просмотров 6298 месяцев назад
Raising Robots - Core Loop & Review
5 Immortal Boardgames I CAN'T STOP Playing!
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5 Immortal Boardgames I CAN'T STOP Playing!
Arborea - Core Loop and Review
Просмотров 91210 месяцев назад
Arborea - Core Loop and Review
3 Lessons Board Games Teach Us That Schools DON'T
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.10 месяцев назад
3 Lessons Board Games Teach Us That Schools DON'T
The 18 Most Popular and Influential Games - An Intro to the Board Game Renaissance
Просмотров 5 тыс.11 месяцев назад
The 18 Most Popular and Influential Games - An Intro to the Board Game Renaissance
The White Castle - Example Turn and Review
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The White Castle - Example Turn and Review
Is A.I. a Threat to the Board Game Hobby?
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Is A.I. a Threat to the Board Game Hobby?
Shipyard - Action Selection in its Purest Form
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Shipyard - Action Selection in its Purest Form
Evacuation - A Seamless Fusion of Mechanics and Theme
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Evacuation - A Seamless Fusion of Mechanics and Theme

Комментарии

  • @eburrowau
    @eburrowau 15 часов назад

    Thankyou! Finally a sub one min explanation video that doesn't get too complicated!!

  • @rchenemy
    @rchenemy 15 часов назад

    Two ways to look at Challengers: 1. The strategy is all in the incremental deck building and not in the card play, so consider the faceoffs as the reveal phase of Robo Rally or Colt Express. 2. Perfect trainer for TCGs. Casual gamers? Kids? Get them thinking about card combos, draw probabilities, even luck of the draw in opening packs or drafting, without having to keep the stats and abilities of 100 Pokemon in their heads as they iterate and refine a deck.

  • @grassCrow
    @grassCrow 21 час назад

    Starts at 3:30

  • @Dr_C_Smith
    @Dr_C_Smith День назад

    4 for theme feels harsh. The three different vagabonds alone feel like at least a 6.

  • @shmuelsteinberg4648
    @shmuelsteinberg4648 3 дня назад

    Theme a 2? Huh? I love Everdell. How dare you sir? 😤

  • @ACR4008
    @ACR4008 3 дня назад

    I think your hot take reviews are mostly off.

  • @Faraonqa
    @Faraonqa 3 дня назад

    I'm sorry what would earn a 10 for theme??? A literal mini sun inside a pocket dimension? xD😂😂 i just played it and its THE best themed game ive seen *apart from Battle star galactica

  • @TheUndertones559
    @TheUndertones559 3 дня назад

    Trash review lol

  • @mateuspedrosa9834
    @mateuspedrosa9834 4 дня назад

    What do you think about Wyrmspan?

  • @austin9059
    @austin9059 5 дней назад

    This is pathetic

  • @austin9059
    @austin9059 5 дней назад

    It is not luck based

  • @armarsh01
    @armarsh01 6 дней назад

    Algorithm fishing! Nice ploy though, do not agree with the content but you got me to watch so well done.

  • @timstimbre9762
    @timstimbre9762 7 дней назад

    Terrafumbling Mess is a terrible boardgamedesign, but great at being a boardgame. I have a few games like that in my (small) collection and they have actually taken the space of some games that are the other way round, like Troyes: Fantastic boardgame design, not very good at being a baordgame.

  • @Noone-kq7zy
    @Noone-kq7zy 7 дней назад

    Ive searched near and far to try and understand this game but nothing was clicking…until I came across your video!!! Im grateful and thankful and came to praise you for a job well done THANKS BUNCHES U ROCK

  • @herculesmclovin
    @herculesmclovin 8 дней назад

    Does anyone know how well it plays as 2 player? Will I be getting the most out of the game? (thinking of purchasing it)

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 8 дней назад

      I don’t think I’ve ever played it two-player. That doesn’t seem fun to me, but I am only speaking theoretically. My reasoning is that the game sends designed for asymmetric tension across multiple (not just two) factions.

  • @myoman1977
    @myoman1977 8 дней назад

    If you like Ark Nova then you are a hypocrite

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 8 дней назад

      I made a positive review for Ark Nova, but it isn’t my favorite game at all. Not even a top 10 for me (though it was pretty exciting when it was new!) I’m curious, why do say so?

  • @-_Nuke_-
    @-_Nuke_- 13 дней назад

    That is AT LEAST a 6 for theme...

  • @dcrbdh
    @dcrbdh 13 дней назад

    On Mars seems way more complex

  • @koraytugay
    @koraytugay 14 дней назад

    Your content is very nice, thank you.

  • @crabbycat8884
    @crabbycat8884 14 дней назад

    When you said azul, is harmonies had annoying friend who force you to take a lot of tiles 😤 .... Cause that's the only thing i love!

  • @Dr_C_Smith
    @Dr_C_Smith 14 дней назад

    Shocked at how much you missed the boat on this one. And the idea that the themeless and abstract gizmos is more thematic than an Audubon guide set out as cards, representing birds and their various attributes, feels absolutely insane to me. It feels like you just didn’t like the gamein our retroactively, trying to find criticisms of it. It’s not my favorite game in the world, but this review feels unnecessarily and inaccurately harsh.

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 14 дней назад

      Yeah. I’ve taken a lot of heat for this one. I’ve also changed how I review games in the years since I published this “review”. So I won’t defend it. Your criticism is fair.

  • @Trplsr
    @Trplsr 15 дней назад

    Great insight. One or two house rules is ok, but if a game needs major overhauls....

  • @bradhombre6912
    @bradhombre6912 18 дней назад

    If I play a game where other players can't interfere with me, I feel like I'm playing solitaire. Why turn a multiplayer game into parallel singleplayer games?

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 14 дней назад

      Good question. Some people like aggressive or combative games. I find that regardless of the group, one person inevitably feels unfairly “picked on”.

    • @bradhombre6912
      @bradhombre6912 13 дней назад

      @@theperfectboardgame Makes sense. I still like to have interaction in a multiplayer game. Cooperative games are one option. What about team games? Are there many options for that? Spades is 2 vs. 2. Some secret word games like Codenames are team vs. team. Werewolf type games are a team against secret traitors. I don't know too many other types of games that are team vs. team.

  • @AugustusFloop
    @AugustusFloop 18 дней назад

    Great video as always! A couple questions: 1) What do you consider to be a higher thematic game? I was surprised by your theme score for WS. Even though I only played it once, I felt relatively immersed in bird world lol. 2) Regarding Gizmo-which I’ve always wanted to play-do you find it very similar to Splendor? Is it worth it to buy Gizmos if you already own Splendor?

  • @Fahdingding
    @Fahdingding 20 дней назад

    Eyy!!! Isle of Skye my current favorite board game. 😊

  • @greginfla_1
    @greginfla_1 20 дней назад

    Great explanation

  • @nztuber
    @nztuber 20 дней назад

    excellent, thank you!

  • @Ğayratbek-u4x
    @Ğayratbek-u4x 21 день назад

    I enjoyed but not understand how to play because of l don't know English well. 😅

  • @pedrobernardos
    @pedrobernardos 21 день назад

    I've watched manu of your videos and I do think that wr share the same vision on theme and our taste of games is similar! I have sold my everdell and wingspan, and purchased oak, cryo and lil everdell! Thanks so much for your videos I wish they could be more known!! Great youtuber:)

  • @adamcap5728
    @adamcap5728 23 дня назад

    You’re hot

  • @RzorFox
    @RzorFox 25 дней назад

    I like how you focuses on the different elements of monopoly and games that focused on that element and then brought it all together at the end for your final pick.

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 25 дней назад

      Hey, thanks! I think it’s important that if I am going to make a “better than” video, they aren’t just great games but comparable games. I’m glad you appreciated the video structure!

  • @OwentheSamoan1
    @OwentheSamoan1 25 дней назад

    Really liked that side load to provide details about your gaming scale (right to the point)

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 25 дней назад

      Excellent! I wondered about breaking from the flow of the video for that interjection, but I imagine that since this video features Monopoly, I’ll reach some new viewers and they might need the explanation.

  • @ekurisona663
    @ekurisona663 25 дней назад

    i had a moment of clarity a while back about the game that shall not be mentioned - other than the 'choice' to buy a property or a house/hotel - there isn't a single decision to make in the entire game - it's literally a 99% luck-based misery simulator - it almost feels like it's sole purpose was to destroy the concept of family time - #monopolyonmisery

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 25 дней назад

      We played it again recently in preparation for this video. While that is mostly true, there is an opportunity for negotiation as a player is liquidating their assets. There are also trades that can be made during the game, which mages it feel a bit more like Catan.

    • @KelseyFolger
      @KelseyFolger 24 дня назад

      If the number one reason couples divorce is because of money, I can see why monopoly is such a polarizing game 😅

  • @LunaBianca1805
    @LunaBianca1805 25 дней назад

    We play the one with star shapes more often (I always forget its name), but yeah, Azul is regular on our game table, along with Qwixx and Castro 😊❤

  • @PablowingUrMind
    @PablowingUrMind 25 дней назад

    For me: Magnate, Big City, Foundations of Rome/Metropolis, Skyrise, Big Money, and Marrakech (mostly for kids).

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 25 дней назад

      It seems like you’ve given this some thought! What great suggestions!

    • @PablowingUrMind
      @PablowingUrMind 25 дней назад

      @@theperfectboardgame haha yup. Marrakech (not to be confused with Marrakesh, the euro game) i think is the main one that conveys the same feel as Monopoly, but it's actually simpler/more streamlined. Awesome components. My 8yo sister likes it.

  • @franktitzler2689
    @franktitzler2689 28 дней назад

    Wingspan is one of my family’s favorite games. Great choice.

  • @erikabreu5309
    @erikabreu5309 28 дней назад

    6 for Mechanics when there is at least in the core box 4 factions that literally all have different and good mechanics

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame 28 дней назад

      It’s a rating that describes gameplay. Chess or checkers would be a 10 because there is nothing but mechanics to engage players. Root has more than just mechanics, so the number is lower. The rating system in this video is admittedly flawed and not intuitive. I have since updated the system.

  • @Da_Loc
    @Da_Loc 29 дней назад

    never played gizmos, but wasn't a fan of any game on this list except concordia

  • @mračničovek
    @mračničovek Месяц назад

    For me, Ark Nova is the most boring thing that happened to me in the board gaming world 😂

  • @Linusperlioniski
    @Linusperlioniski Месяц назад

    Bro what sound better battle yotzee🤓🤓☝️☝️ or dice throne 😂

  • @Cortoenfeu
    @Cortoenfeu Месяц назад

    Exact video I was looking for - perfect 👌

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame Месяц назад

      So glad to hear it. In the time since making this video, I think Paint the Roses has become my favorite deduction game.

    • @Cortoenfeu
      @Cortoenfeu Месяц назад

      @ very good to know. Watched a few videos where Paint the Roses was mentioned, assumed it was not as good as these three, will look into it more, THANK YOU!

  • @wendyisgrowinginwisdom6350
    @wendyisgrowinginwisdom6350 Месяц назад

    Wow! Thanks for introducing me to Apollo and Fox in the Forest Duet - great games!

  • @CharlesHepburn2
    @CharlesHepburn2 Месяц назад

    I wonder if, for a 4 player game if you just house ruled that all egg spots get refilled instead of just some, if that would speed up the game. Some complain that it’s about 20% too long at 4 players. Would this help with that and offer an accelerated game pace for 4 players? Playing this on Saturday. Also, what about the expansion packs for this game? Any opinions?

  • @johnneeve6776
    @johnneeve6776 Месяц назад

    Theme 2? Go watch some birds.

  • @bethezebra
    @bethezebra Месяц назад

    I actually appreciate you pointing out the flaws you see or rules you don't enjoy - understanding demotivating play factors or weak spots could influence future designers and designs to not make similar mistakes. I love seeing how and why people want to house rule a game; I'm into the psychology of fun. Don't apologize about that. Also, looks like a really cool little game. 🔥

    • @theperfectboardgame
      @theperfectboardgame Месяц назад

      I totally agree with you! A negative review is my favorite kind of review. I don’t do them often because I spend my energy finding games that I’ll enjoy playing, but for all the reasons you listed, they’re a fun intellectual exercise. Of course, I also have a great deal of respect for the art and the designers who make these games. And I want to be fair and respectful of them.

  • @HaragothNAR
    @HaragothNAR Месяц назад

    Yeah no, 10 for theme

  • @greginfla_1
    @greginfla_1 Месяц назад

    Another successful board game channel that I never heard of until today. Good job. Good commentary All your comments are relativent and fair.

  • @CyclonicJay
    @CyclonicJay Месяц назад

    Too much luck sadly. Not enough strategy. But what a great idea to upgrade a dice!

  • @Ryan_Schlutz
    @Ryan_Schlutz Месяц назад

    Awesome video. Thank you!

  • @匙曲げ神
    @匙曲げ神 Месяц назад

    I checked your website and saw terraforming mars as high on skill and interaction and went like nahhhh xdd