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I got my start in RPGs playing AD&D 1e, way back in the 80s. I stopped playing in the early 90s and played at real life for a few decades. A couple years ago, I decided to get back into it. I picked up 5e and a number of the additional books. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. WotC took all of the challenge out of the game and rubber-coated it for losers who are traumatized by character death (usually due to their own stupidity.) I can't stand 5e and have turned to other games - either old school-based games or non-fantasy games. These days, I much prefer Numenera and Cypher System-based games, as well as Call of Cthulhu.

Button Shy games usually defy my expectations, in a good way. In my collection, games that defy their simple components, and provide something complex, crunchy, or unusual are: Arboretum, BOG, Homeworlds, and Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber.

18 cards legacy game is crazy! I would think that would not be possible.

I'm going to say something cursed. You would have enjoyed 4th edition more. It was too much board game for most players If I was trying to talk you into playing at my table I'd suggest Blades in the Dark.

Cool list. I'll be skipping Apiary based on this review. No bueno when they snipe something for free.

Lately I'm really enjoying Fabled Fruit - it's very light, but discovering new cards with new mechanics while you just play the game is so fun.

I played The Yellow House - light card game of arguing artists Van Gogh and Gauguin, fast, light and gorgeous art. And also my first time playing a game before it even released in retail :) played it on Boardgame Arena.

I need to look into Russian Railroads

agreed, never heard of your number 1

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

Agricola is Uwe's sole masterpiece.

All good choices.

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.

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

I have had Shadows since it was released.

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.

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

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.

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

Curious if you've played Clank: Catacombs?

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.

Yup, those are reasonable

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

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

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

I will need to work on top list sometime this year

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.

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.

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

😄 "PromoSM"

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.

Welcome to America!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 ✌️🙏

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

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.