Yes. Sadly, it took me decades to learn this, but I now value the experience more than the results. Throughout all of my youth and the first couple of decades of adulthood, I was a cut-throat player who not only wanted to win, but to make my opponents go home crying in humiliation. While I enjoyed winning, the play was more work than enjoyment. Now, while I rarely win (maybe one in ten, if that), I enjoy gaming far more than I ever did when the priority was to dominate.
I am the one in our friend group that introduced everybody else to board gaming and made them fall in love with it ( or at least tolerate my constant new additions :)). I also preffer mid/heavy euro games. My win rate within the group (all casual players) is about 5-10% It has become a running joke by now and I wouldn't want it any other way :D It is about spending quality time ! You always have BGA to be competitive. I suck there also.
That’s a beautiful chess set!! Can see how much effort went into this video, must have taken a while to set up each scene especially with setting up so many mid-game shots
So much prep went into this video! I think there were 12 different games that you set up on the table as if you were mid-play (if I counted correctly?) That, combined with the humor throughout, made this video a real delight! Great job on this one, sir. :)
Such a masterpiece video! This videos like the others are top notch quality These tips not only goes for boardgames, it applies also for life. Thank you for such awesome words! 👏👏👏
One of your best videos yet! And it came at just the right time, seeing as I just had a board game weekend with 2 friends and won 2 out of 12 games 😫 As for tips, I'm probably not one to preach, but some of mine are: 1. If you're playing a VP salad game and one of those massive point scoring cards/objectives comes up that's difficult but gets you 59 points, GET IT! 2. Yes you have asymmetric player powers, but don't let it determine your strategy. Just because orcs are fighty doesn't mean that's all you should do. 3. Never never never forget end game objectives, like the ones in Anachrony or awards in Terraforming Mars (I am very guilty of this and it nearly always costs me the game)
You guys are the best! Found your channel couple of months ago (searching for a Nemesis review) and I am hooked ever since. Amongst a lot of other games, I got Nemesis and Eldritch Horror (and two expansions) thanks to you guys! Take care, and greetings from the Netherlands! PS: Have you guys heard about Arcs and, if so, whats your opinion on it?
Firstly, I just want to say I discovered you guys recently, and I absolutely love your content, style, production value and energy! But also, have you guys considered reviewing (I know you reviewed Sky Team) or discussing the nominees for Spiel des Jahres 2024? At least I'd love to see you guys review Daybreak (Kennerspiel des Jahres). I love the way you guys break down your review into questions, it makes it a lot more helpful when deciding whether to get a game. P.S.: I'd love you guys to bring back the "how many players" questions from older vids. At least if you guys could say if it works just as well with only two players. Most of the time I only have my girlfriend to play with (until I adopt Janis G.'s strategy of breeding gamers), and some games just are as tense/fun with two players.
Such a great video! I agree. You and me love Eldritch Horror, so you know when I say to other players, “No, we’re not going on an expedition, we’re solving the GD mystery. No, we’re not parking in Buenos Aires to learn arcane rituals, we’re focusing on solving the GD mystery.” 😂 #PathtoSummit 🤘
Awesome video! Love the effort for the special scenes and effects you put in, and the humor. "Labyrinth of Unicorn Puke" !? =D I hope not too many people I play with watch this, I like to win.
Don't care about winning that much anymore. However, in competitive games when someone is hopelessly too far behind it becomes a bit sad. But the video... That was on the next level :D Keep up with your great ideas!
Great video! The social part can be really important, many games have an element of bluffing, as you don't usually know what are your opponent's plans and resources. While I just like playing and don't need to win all the time, I still really enjoy trying new strategies and having that feeling of competitive fun as you try to outsmart the other players
I should indeed consider your advice of not taking board games personally! I have started a quarrel recently cause one of my family members has taken points from me in one of the games
if the game allows that and it's not cheating, then I simply consider it part of the experience :) and it's also ok if you are not into head to head games with mean player interaction, there are plenty of chill games where this can't really happen because it's not in the design
@@LanguageMaus the one which I screamed about was Blue lagoon, when I was on purpose blocked from landing onto one island which was crucial for me... A couple of turns before that I have let that same person who blocked me - land onto another Island. I thought that this was the highest level of unethical behaviour 😀
@@LanguageMaus the one which I screamed about was Blue lagoon, when I was on purpose blocked from landing onto one island which was crucial for me... A couple of turns before that I have let that same person who blocked me - land onto another Island. I thought that this was the highest level of unethical behaviour 😀
I enjoy winning as much as the next person, but I'd much rather have fun while losing than being bored while winning.
Yes. Sadly, it took me decades to learn this, but I now value the experience more than the results.
Throughout all of my youth and the first couple of decades of adulthood, I was a cut-throat player who not only wanted to win, but to make my opponents go home crying in humiliation. While I enjoyed winning, the play was more work than enjoyment.
Now, while I rarely win (maybe one in ten, if that), I enjoy gaming far more than I ever did when the priority was to dominate.
For sure, but you can also have fun while winning :) depends on attitude
I am the one in our friend group that introduced everybody else to board gaming and made them fall in love with it ( or at least tolerate my constant new additions :)). I also preffer mid/heavy euro games. My win rate within the group (all casual players) is about 5-10% It has become a running joke by now and I wouldn't want it any other way :D It is about spending quality time ! You always have BGA to be competitive. I suck there also.
Ditto man, I buy and introduce the games and other people win at them. :D
Same pattern here and i couldn't care less !
Sometimes letting my friend win so that they will fall in love with the game is a win in my book
I will start with statment that I don't proritize winning over fun. So im fine with loosing :)
That's the perfect attitude!
That’s a beautiful chess set!! Can see how much effort went into this video, must have taken a while to set up each scene especially with setting up so many mid-game shots
So much prep went into this video! I think there were 12 different games that you set up on the table as if you were mid-play (if I counted correctly?) That, combined with the humor throughout, made this video a real delight! Great job on this one, sir. :)
Such a masterpiece video!
This videos like the others are top notch quality
These tips not only goes for boardgames, it applies also for life.
Thank you for such awesome words! 👏👏👏
In my experience, yellow color meeple in carcassonne gave me at least 80 % chance of winning. Thats my way to increase luck of winning by 80% 👍😀
One of your best videos yet! And it came at just the right time, seeing as I just had a board game weekend with 2 friends and won 2 out of 12 games 😫
As for tips, I'm probably not one to preach, but some of mine are:
1. If you're playing a VP salad game and one of those massive point scoring cards/objectives comes up that's difficult but gets you 59 points, GET IT!
2. Yes you have asymmetric player powers, but don't let it determine your strategy. Just because orcs are fighty doesn't mean that's all you should do.
3. Never never never forget end game objectives, like the ones in Anachrony or awards in Terraforming Mars (I am very guilty of this and it nearly always costs me the game)
I just appreciate the amount of effort that must've went into this here video and production. I love this channel keep up the great work guys.
My philosophy: winning means nothing. TRYING to win means everything
That's a great philosophy
You guys are the best! Found your channel couple of months ago (searching for a Nemesis review) and I am hooked ever since. Amongst a lot of other games, I got Nemesis and Eldritch Horror (and two expansions) thanks to you guys!
Take care, and greetings from the Netherlands!
PS: Have you guys heard about Arcs and, if so, whats your opinion on it?
Glad you enjoy it! We've heard of Arcs, but haven't had the pleasure to try it ourselves. /JT
Firstly, I just want to say I discovered you guys recently, and I absolutely love your content, style, production value and energy!
But also, have you guys considered reviewing (I know you reviewed Sky Team) or discussing the nominees for Spiel des Jahres 2024?
At least I'd love to see you guys review Daybreak (Kennerspiel des Jahres). I love the way you guys break down your review into questions, it makes it a lot more helpful when deciding whether to get a game.
P.S.: I'd love you guys to bring back the "how many players" questions from older vids. At least if you guys could say if it works just as well with only two players. Most of the time I only have my girlfriend to play with (until I adopt Janis G.'s strategy of breeding gamers), and some games just are as tense/fun with two players.
Such a great video! I agree. You and me love Eldritch Horror, so you know when I say to other players, “No, we’re not going on an expedition, we’re solving the GD mystery. No, we’re not parking in Buenos Aires to learn arcane rituals, we’re focusing on solving the GD mystery.” 😂
#PathtoSummit 🤘
Awesome video!
Love the effort for the special scenes and effects you put in, and the humor.
"Labyrinth of Unicorn Puke" !? =D
I hope not too many people I play with watch this, I like to win.
In a hundred years or so this video has the potential of replacing The Art of War by Sun Tzu. "How to Win at Every Board Game... And Life"
What a great video. Thank you!
The amount of Janis in this video is too damn low!
G went on a small family vacation. Will be back in the next one ;)
A great funny video!! Thx!
I'm just here for the jokes! So many good setups 😂
YOU ARE AWESOME! ❤❤❤
You are!
@@BoardGameHangover 🥰
Don't care about winning that much anymore. However, in competitive games when someone is hopelessly too far behind it becomes a bit sad.
But the video... That was on the next level :D Keep up with your great ideas!
Great video! The social part can be really important, many games have an element of bluffing, as you don't usually know what are your opponent's plans and resources. While I just like playing and don't need to win all the time, I still really enjoy trying new strategies and having that feeling of competitive fun as you try to outsmart the other players
Class vid
Great tips!!
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Thanks, from now on I will win every single Dune Imperium😂😂😂
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Needa video about how to have fun without winning haha
Great video, guy(s)!! Excellent tips! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of my favorite videos yet! Keep them coming.
Thanks! Will do!
Hello 😁 new fan of your channel here 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Welcome!!
I should indeed consider your advice of not taking board games personally! I have started a quarrel recently cause one of my family members has taken points from me in one of the games
if the game allows that and it's not cheating, then I simply consider it part of the experience :) and it's also ok if you are not into head to head games with mean player interaction, there are plenty of chill games where this can't really happen because it's not in the design
@@LanguageMaus yes, there are such games, but they're so boring. This mean interaction for me is that spice that makes game more fun to play
@@Micorazon07 I can definitely relate to that 😁 what are your favorite games?
@@LanguageMaus the one which I screamed about was Blue lagoon, when I was on purpose blocked from landing onto one island which was crucial for me... A couple of turns before that I have let that same person who blocked me - land onto another Island. I thought that this was the highest level of unethical behaviour 😀
@@LanguageMaus the one which I screamed about was Blue lagoon, when I was on purpose blocked from landing onto one island which was crucial for me... A couple of turns before that I have let that same person who blocked me - land onto another Island. I thought that this was the highest level of unethical behaviour 😀