Top 10 Anticipated Board Games of 2025 | Unique Themes, Renowned Designers, and Curiosities

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @GoodTimeHat
    @GoodTimeHat 15 дней назад +1

    I'm so excited that you guys are excited for Overgrown! Aside from looking forward to launching Overgrown, I'm looking forward to Chicken Fried Dice from Urban Professional Games which I've been lucky enough to playtest. I've also got my fingers crossed that The Queen's Dilemma from Horrible Guild will get delivered this year

    • @kovray
      @kovray  14 дней назад

      I so badly want to play Queens Dilemma but I don’t think we have a group that would. Maybe I’ll make it a goal.
      We playtested Chicken Fried Dice a few years ago now and I think the current version is a bit different!
      Thanks for watching 🥰🥰🥰

  • @AeronwyD
    @AeronwyD 13 дней назад +1

    The game I am looking forward to the most is Luthier. 100%! But there are a few others that I can't wait to get. Storm Raiders will be arriving tomorrow, actually, and it was the first board game I ever backed - can't wait to try it. 🥰
    Paper World is actually on BGA in alpha right now - I'm playing a game of it now and it's very cool!
    I can't wait to see more about Vantage as well. Looks so good.
    Your description of Night Soil had me giggling. Now I need to look into it!
    I've already backed Speakeasy, so clearly it's one I'm anticipating a lot. :)
    Overgrown sounds like a very interesting concept, will look into this one as well.
    La Patisserie Rococo has already been added to my "look into further" list!
    Cats & Dragons looks cute - I'll have to wait for more info to see if it's something I'd be able to get any of my friends to play or not though.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  12 дней назад +1

      Storm Raiders looks so interesting! I’m so curious about it!
      Ooo cool I’ll nudge Tylor to try Paper World!
      Luthier is also on our list it didn’t make this one as we’ve played it, but it’s brilliant!

  • @Peng-444
    @Peng-444 15 дней назад +2

    The history behind Molly House is such an interesting topic, and tapping into the less wellntrod areas of history is something i really admire about Cole Wehrle. The gameplay seemed intriguing too

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      Can’t wait to get it to the table!

  • @Gamnificent
    @Gamnificent 15 дней назад +1

    Thrilled to see Ofrenda as one of your highlights. Thank you! 😊🕯- André Santos

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад +1

      @@Gamnificent it looks incredible!

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 14 дней назад +1

    17:25 I know Rahdo has coverage of the game, so I would recommend checking out his video on it!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  14 дней назад +1

      Will take a look! Rahdo is great!

  • @edsondronberger4507
    @edsondronberger4507 15 дней назад +1

    So excited that yall got to review Finspan, Cant wait to see your video.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад +1

      @@edsondronberger4507 can’t wait to share more! 🤓

  • @coyotemoon722
    @coyotemoon722 16 дней назад +1

    I forgot about Vantage! Definitely excited for that one.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      I know, it’s been a long time coming!

  • @lenireads
    @lenireads 16 дней назад +1

    Happy New Year!
    Besides anticipating the release of Final Girl Series 3, I'm really looking forward to Pondscape (because I love frogs)

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      @@lenireads ooo I haven’t heard of Pondscape, will check it out!

  • @paperfortgames
    @paperfortgames 15 дней назад +1

    Happy New Year! What a fantastic list, we're honoured that you've included Terraria there :) Can't wait for you to play; hopefully it will be the gateway to diving into the videogame too - Chris

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      @@paperfortgames Definitely! We need a new coop to dive into! Congratulations on all the success so far!

  • @danicas.4484
    @danicas.4484 15 дней назад +1

    i had a record scratch moment: Otters DO EAT URCHINS and they are actually a Keystone Species in regards to keeping sea urchins in check so that the urchins don't create Urchin Barrens - a barren land where there used to be plentiful kelp beds.... ok carry on, just had to throw that in here - they do like shiny things so I wouldn't be surprised if they found a pearl that they would keep it in their little rock pockets (they do hold on to favorite rocks under their arm sometimes)

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      Guess we will have to see how these urchins play out in the game! We can riot together.

  • @SophieStudios
    @SophieStudios 16 дней назад +1

    When you said there is no photo, I immediately knew you would say The Dream! I guess we both browsed through the 2025 releases on BGG! I am also intrigued by Bookshelf :)

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      @@SophieStudios IM SO INTRIGUED!!!

  • @xandermichael78
    @xandermichael78 15 дней назад +1

    Definitely excited about Molly House and Everdell Duo arriving soon, but the two that I’m really keen on playing are Eternal Decks and The Presence. The first is a Japanese cooperative game that I backed after Thinker Themer's review and The Presence is a horror boardgame that a friend pointed out on KS that looked really cool and I don't have anything like it.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      Both sound quite interesting! I haven’t heard of either, will take a look for sure!

    • @xandermichael78
      @xandermichael78 15 дней назад

      @@kovray did you see the photos that went up for Waddle? There are marbles in that game?

  • @Jueglar
    @Jueglar 16 дней назад +2

    My wife is beyond excited for ApotheBakery should be getting shipped in 2 months, Personally im still waiting for my 2025 inspiration dream game to drop :)

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      That one also looks super cute! Keen to check it out. What’s the inspiration dream game?

    • @Jueglar
      @Jueglar 15 дней назад

      @@kovray Hasnt come out yet LOL thats what i mean im waiting for that MUST HAVE AT ANY COST game to be announced thats how i felt about Plunder when i first saw it and had 0 regrets love it i want somthing like that again just a game when u see it you know you haft to have it havent seen my 2025 one yet but lots still coming out :)

  • @stephcrete1142
    @stephcrete1142 16 дней назад +1

    I really like this because it made me see other game that the one we hear more of all the time ! And i put a lot of them on my list to watch out ! Right now I'm waiting on Fromage that I'm exited to play , and I'm interest by the new cooperative game Animal rescue team from Matt Leacock ! Can't wait to see more on this one !

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      @@stephcrete1142 ooo I’ve heard of that one too, looks really exciting! Also Fromage is a blast! Hope you love it :)

  • @Ian-R-Wilz
    @Ian-R-Wilz 16 дней назад +2

    Otters are my wife's favorite animal as well. My Top 10 Most Anticipated list just went live this morning on our channel.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      @@Ian-R-Wilz They are simply the best.

    • @Ian-R-Wilz
      @Ian-R-Wilz 16 дней назад +1

      @@kovray My Top 10 Most Anticipated list just went live this morning on our channel.

  • @jamesmorgan1967
    @jamesmorgan1967 16 дней назад +1

    The covers of Waddle and City Tour are striking! I'm looking forward to Luthier (I just late pledged today), Stupor Mundi, which I've been playing on BGA, and Galactic Cruise.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      I haven’t heard of Stupor Mundi, maybe Tylor has been playing it, I’ll have to ask. The covers are so cute!

  • @HeyImBode
    @HeyImBode 16 дней назад +1

    I'm at about 3-4 plays of Molly house on TTS, eagerly awaiting the backer copies to cross the ocean. All of my plays have been a joy and it's the type of game that I expect only gets to benefit from being played in person.
    It's hard to pin down one aspect of it that stands out, but for me it's gotta be the framing the game uses. At every step of the way the decisions players make feel authentic, organic and true to theme in a way that very few games manage to pull off.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      This makes me soooo excited.

  • @ashpope6246
    @ashpope6246 16 дней назад +1

    i'm so excited for tend, i joined the kickstarter for it! also i just got fromage based on your recommendation so i'm excited to play that too!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      Ooo you’ll have to let us know how Fromage goes! It’s such a great game :)

  • @gailwondowski3207
    @gailwondowski3207 16 дней назад +2

    I’m excited for Stonemaier’s first game of the year being announced tomorrow!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      @@gailwondowski3207 👀👀👀

  • @The.FrozenGamer
    @The.FrozenGamer 16 дней назад +1

    I immediately ordered Molly House. The theme and team sold me. Now that I’ve played Pax Pamir 2 from Wherlegig, I am even more excited.
    First Monday in October by Fort Circle. I’ve been following this game since 2023. US Supreme Court historical game
    Then on the lightweight side - Spooktacular from Level 99 Games. I love that publisher, the theme is great. Like 20 asymmetric factions in the base game. I gave it a solo go on TTS and had a blast.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      Oooo both games I’d love to learn more about! 20 factions is so manyyyyyy!

  • @whoisbatman
    @whoisbatman 16 дней назад +1

    I'm so glad you didn't call Vantage a roguelike because Jamey was trying to get it off the ground as a roguelike for a while UNTIL I PUT A STOP TO IT AND MADE HIM TAKE IT DOWN.
    But actually I haven't kept up with it, so for all I know he's back to calling it a roguelike.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      I’m so curious about it, maybe I’ll dive into the design diaries.

    • @whoisbatman
      @whoisbatman 16 дней назад

      @@kovray I'm kind of interested in it but I'm gonna be honest, calling it a roguelike is BS.

  • @BoardGaymesJames
    @BoardGaymesJames 13 дней назад +1

    Hutan - I just approved a bunch of photos they are now on BGG
    Night Soil - Is on my list too, more photos are coming today or next week hopefully it will be coming to Kickstarter in the spring.
    Garden Lake - I'm still waiting to hear from the publisher, but Albi does distrobute in North America at PAX, and Tea Garden is coming through Capstone so might be hope there too!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  12 дней назад

      Hutan looks gorgeous! Excited to see more for both Garden Lake and Night Soil!

  • @gurnblanston2848
    @gurnblanston2848 15 дней назад +1

    My two most anticipated are Kickstarters that should be fulfilling very soon- Marvel Dice Throne X-Men with Marvel Dice Throne Missions, and Final Girl Series 3. I'm also very excited for Tend, John D. Clair's Unstoppable, Lairs from KTBG, and Light Speed Arena.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      Oooo what is Unstoppable? I’m intrigued!

    • @gurnblanston2848
      @gurnblanston2848 15 дней назад +1

      @@kovray It is a solo or co-op roguelike deck builder that uses card crafting, which is the part that has me the most excited.

  • @eVanDiesel
    @eVanDiesel 15 дней назад +1

    Interesting looking games on your lists! A bunch i never heard of, but i have now! We have no crossovers! 😊

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад +1

      Woo hoo! More board game knowledge!

  • @elsiegurl8123
    @elsiegurl8123 16 дней назад +1

    I'm a fan of CaptainSparklez and he's releasing a board game called Fable Fury this year, it's a dungeon crawler and it looks like a lot of fun, I'm excited for it!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      Oooo I haven’t heard of that one! Will take a look, thanks for sharing!

  • @teaNgames
    @teaNgames 15 дней назад +1

    Probably the game I'm most looking forward to is Above and Below Haunted which I backed on Gamefound, but I'm also very curious about Vantage!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад +1

      @@teaNgames Yessss! Us too! Red Raven Games are the best.

    • @teaNgames
      @teaNgames 15 дней назад +1

      @@kovray Love, love, love Red Raven Games! And Ryan Laukat's art is terrific!

  • @Flip5ide
    @Flip5ide 16 дней назад +1

    Happy new year guys.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      Happy new year!!! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @Flip5ide
      @Flip5ide 16 дней назад +1

      @kovray thanks, my most anticipated game is Railroad Tiles, oh and also the custom Crokinole board I've ordered 😃

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      @ Railroad Tiles was on our shortlist! It looks so good!!!

    • @Flip5ide
      @Flip5ide 16 дней назад +1

      @@kovray I'm definitely intrigued by Garden Lake.

  • @fludzbehindme
    @fludzbehindme 16 дней назад +1

    I am looking forward to Critter Kitchen. I tend to pay attention to designers and mechanics.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад +1

      That one looks so cute! I want to play it!

  • @RubyRevolution2015
    @RubyRevolution2015 16 дней назад +1

    I am hoping that Stonesaga from OOS will deliver before the end of 2025. Vantage will have to keep me occupied until then.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      Oooo that one looks very interesting!

  • @tinchickh5625
    @tinchickh5625 15 дней назад +1

    I’m most excited for Azul Duel

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      Us too! We have another video coming soon with 10 2 player games we’re stoked about!

  • @christagregg9363
    @christagregg9363 15 дней назад +1

    I’m looking forward to the fulfillment of Winter Rabbit game that I backed. And Shallow seas.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      Both of those look lovely as well! I’d love to try them!

  • @blueseqperl
    @blueseqperl 16 дней назад +3

    Stoked for Molly House to release this Spring. Jo Kelly was a Zenobia Award finalist and is non-binary.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      That is so amazing! The Zenobia Award is so great.

  • @directordan3458
    @directordan3458 16 дней назад +2

    Completely agree that more queer historical games are needed. Very excited to get my copy of Molly House.

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @LisaSueMarieHuffman
    @LisaSueMarieHuffman 15 дней назад +1

    Cute always wins!! 😊

    • @kovray
      @kovray  15 дней назад

      It's true, a good theme is so important!

  • @johnfavaro8008
    @johnfavaro8008 16 дней назад +1

    Hmm, 2025 is too stacked for just 1 most anticipated.
    My top picks are Natera: New Beginnings, Luthier, Speakeasy, and Galactic Cruise

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад +1

      @@johnfavaro8008 Loveeee these! We’ve had the chance to play Luthier and Galactic Cruise and both are legendary!

  • @jamesbrazeal3847
    @jamesbrazeal3847 2 дня назад +1

    Speakeasy does look good

    • @kovray
      @kovray  2 дня назад

      So good! Hope we get to play it soon!

  • @Socksrule3032
    @Socksrule3032 16 дней назад +1

    Otters!!!!!

    • @kovray
      @kovray  16 дней назад

      🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂