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Really shocked that there's not alot of social deduction games in this list since Laurie always shines in those type of games...the man is an underrated genius in finding out whodunnnit and also excellent at lying and turning the game on its head
Ah man that makes me miss IRL dnd, my college dnd group still meets but we’re all over the country so we do all our movement and whatnot in google slides
Just returning to this video to confirm that Onitama is now the go to head-to-head strategy game to play with my old man. Thanks for saving Fathers Day Laurie!
This channel got me addicted to Smash up. And by god it’s amazing. And Blood on the Clock Tower… we play on index cards. Can’t wait for it to come out!!!!!
Wow Laurie, I love the love for Smash Up. It was the game that got me into hobby gaming. I’m super excited to get my hands on Smash Up: Marvel, which I wager is way, way up your alley. And look out for the Goats faction on Alderac’s store soon too! In case it wasn’t obvious, I’m a bit of a Smash Up mark.
I love FunEmployed. My favorite party game. I’ve never laughed so hard while playing games than when playing this game. Of course, it helps that my gaming groups consist primarily of actors.
Love this video as I do all of this channels videos. You should try and convince Tom to do one as well. His voice is to perfect not to do at least one list on the channel.
A board game can be played on a board or table top. So, Dungeons & Dragons is a board game, along with Battleship, Connect 4, Darts, Pool, Snooker & Subbuteo.
A THOUSAND TIMES YES TO 5-MINUTE DUNGEON! I have the classic, but I get how and why the Marvel is just as popular. And I put the promo out for the sequel, 5-Minute Mystery. Find a way to get that, too, then argue like my family does which is actually better.
I too really like Smash Up and I found another game that scratches that itch. It's a game about building theme parks called Unfair. Like Smash Up there's pre made themed decks to shuffle together, but they become the common pool everyone draws from. I really got into it after the first (and so far only) expansion. My only gripe is that they're not exactly quick with releasing expansions.
I love boardgames! Did you know Lagim card game? I found it at Kickstarter and it captured my interest. It is a card game battle against monsters and other players. Plus, the art and quality of the game set (based on Filipino folklore) are impressive. I think you’d love it. :)
My question: what's the optimal number of people for playing Smash Up? My brother and I have logged 100+ hours of one-on-one and comparatively little 3+ player.
I gotta say... after all the explaining I thought your top 10 would be a little more complex. Not that it´s bad, but a top 10 made almost out of 10-15 dollar card games, not what I expected.
@@victorolosaurus Yeah, but this is not a "Cheap games I recommend" this is a top 10 of all time, your personal list and has nothing to do with price and everything to do with preferences. Once again it´s ok, I just thought he would throw a couple of mid or heavy euros on the list.
Yeah, I'm happy for him if these are his top 10 games, they're easy to get out to play with others, but they're all essentially 'welcoming/starter games', I was expecting at least one meatier one (I was pretty confident he would say Gloomhaven at some point after he started with D&D). But yeah, the guy has simple tastes it seems, and that's fine.
DnD is a board game, at least kinda. We use miniatures, 3D terrain and so on. And yes, there are rules for how many squares (or hexes for the outdoors stuff, I use Dwarven forged fur buildings, dungeons and caverns and Hexon for outdoors) each character and NPC can move which means it is a boardgame. Sure, you can play it just in your mind as well *(you cheapskate ;) so it isn't a board game every time and in every group. If your characters are trying to figure out who murdered the king among his courtiers you probably don't need a board but if you are running a huge dungeon I strongly recommend it since it is pretty hopeless for anyone to keep track of everything going on otherwise. Besides, props make the game more fun (personal opinion though, or maybe me trying to explain to myself why I spent so much money on miniatures and terrain). I do think Laurie should have added a game that takes more time then the 9 pretty fast paced games but less then D&D which basically can go on forever. Sometimes it is nice to have a game you can play for 4-6 hours, far from always but I am always trying to have games that fits the time me and my friends have for gaming. We have an evening but probably wont see each other again for a while? Maybe Dead of winter or Stone age? Got 25 minutes before the Call of Cthulhu player who called in saying they were late comes? Maybe Red dragon inn or Sheriff of Nottingham? It is good to have a collection of games that have a range of time it takes to play them and a bit of variation in difficulty as well.
Ah. Yes. FunEmployed. In which my mother, a 50 something pastor, was applying for the role of "evil villain" and was hit with the card "Tramp Stamp". Without missing a beat she simply said "I love killing the homeless". Jesus was so proud.
Really? I'm surprised, I can't even think of any good games that came out 30+ years ago other than Cosmic Encounter. Other than it I feel like every board game worth playing has come out post-Catan (1995).
D&D had a board? I think you were out of ideas at 9 and just included D&D to fill out the list and draw some votes. D&D was actually a "sand table game"
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Where is Scrabble? ;)
Please consider Funemployed for BGC. I think the group you guys have would be perfect for that
@@Dave_ja_vu Am already smiling at the prospect of Sullivan and John doing this.
There is a distinct lack of boards in most of Laurie's favorite board games, lol
😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Now that Fakidor is Jampion, he's taking over all the channels. Everything is Fakidor
Everything is fakidor!!!
Really shocked that there's not alot of social deduction games in this list since Laurie always shines in those type of games...the man is an underrated genius in finding out whodunnnit and also excellent at lying and turning the game on its head
I actually do consider D&D a board game. I play it on a board much of the time (or a battle matte, anyway) and there are miniatures. I approve #10.
Ah man that makes me miss IRL dnd, my college dnd group still meets but we’re all over the country so we do all our movement and whatnot in google slides
The D&D episode of "Community" is one of my absolute favorites for how it shows the appeal of the system, even if you're skeptical.
So I guess Laurie likes board games without boards and Scrabble
Just returning to this video to confirm that Onitama is now the go to head-to-head strategy game to play with my old man. Thanks for saving Fathers Day Laurie!
Wow, this is the only list I've ever seen with so many very, very light board games. Like, Love Letter in your top ten, that's a fascinating take.
I love that you put D&D on it. Also this video is hilarious, good job Laurie.
the only controversial thing about this video is how laurie pronounced controversy
I love the way like a Tory has become a catchphrase 😂
I love the new channel and the videos keep up the good work !
Finally, some love for Coup 🙌🙌🙌
This channel got me addicted to Smash up. And by god it’s amazing. And Blood on the Clock Tower… we play on index cards. Can’t wait for it to come out!!!!!
@15:14, I'm glad you were able to get some video of Luna in your top ten list! 😂
Wow Laurie, I love the love for Smash Up. It was the game that got me into hobby gaming. I’m super excited to get my hands on Smash Up: Marvel, which I wager is way, way up your alley. And look out for the Goats faction on Alderac’s store soon too!
In case it wasn’t obvious, I’m a bit of a Smash Up mark.
“Usually the spy” - laughs in Laurie was the Scarlett woman
Entertaining. Quick. Good editing. Real talk.
10:46 my new favorite line everrrrrrr😂🤣💀
I am currently playing Mansions of Madness. Incredible game.
I’m happy that Laurie loves these games but Jesus Christ there’s just about no board based games
@@AlexH274 read the title
This looks like my top ten board games when I started to play them, simpler times...
I love FunEmployed. My favorite party game. I’ve never laughed so hard while playing games than when playing this game. Of course, it helps that my gaming groups consist primarily of actors.
Love this video as I do all of this channels videos. You should try and convince Tom to do one as well. His voice is to perfect not to do at least one list on the channel.
A board game can be played on a board or table top. So, Dungeons & Dragons is a board game, along with Battleship, Connect 4, Darts, Pool, Snooker & Subbuteo.
Great list!
My man Laurie with a double whammy: the Top 10 list and Fall Out Boy shoutout!
A THOUSAND TIMES YES TO 5-MINUTE DUNGEON! I have the classic, but I get how and why the Marvel is just as popular. And I put the promo out for the sequel, 5-Minute Mystery. Find a way to get that, too, then argue like my family does which is actually better.
"..& a handful of trusted prostitutes"
Nice :)
Thanks man
A real lovely, breezy and informative video. Keep it up - Patreon coming soon?...
I love Coup so much!
Love Sushi go !! Would try also Smash up someday or even a D&D
Always thought I was an Adam. Turns out I am a Laurie. Card games that do not force you to buy new boosters are the best thing ever!
You say this as smash up is number one, with like, 30 expansions lmao
[No disrepesect to smash up, LOVE that game]
I too really like Smash Up and I found another game that scratches that itch. It's a game about building theme parks called Unfair. Like Smash Up there's pre made themed decks to shuffle together, but they become the common pool everyone draws from. I really got into it after the first (and so far only) expansion. My only gripe is that they're not exactly quick with releasing expansions.
Are your Smash Up decks in an audiocassette case?
I love boardgames! Did you know Lagim card game? I found it at Kickstarter and it captured my interest. It is a card game battle against monsters and other players. Plus, the art and quality of the game set (based on Filipino folklore) are impressive. I think you’d love it. :)
The distinct lack of Agricola on this list is concerning >_>
Game I might be able to get my dad to play, Love letter, count me in.
My question: what's the optimal number of people for playing Smash Up? My brother and I have logged 100+ hours of one-on-one and comparatively little 3+ player.
I think it's 4. It's just enough space to spread out and the person that wins one base could be the odd man out on the next scoring one.
I LOVE your list!!!!!!
My buy list has grown exponentially now...
I approve of all the shots of Satine Phoenix. She's great.
I gotta say... after all the explaining I thought your top 10 would be a little more complex. Not that it´s bad, but a top 10 made almost out of 10-15 dollar card games, not what I expected.
@@victorolosaurus Yeah, but this is not a "Cheap games I recommend" this is a top 10 of all time, your personal list and has nothing to do with price and everything to do with preferences. Once again it´s ok, I just thought he would throw a couple of mid or heavy euros on the list.
Yeah, I'm happy for him if these are his top 10 games, they're easy to get out to play with others, but they're all essentially 'welcoming/starter games', I was expecting at least one meatier one (I was pretty confident he would say Gloomhaven at some point after he started with D&D). But yeah, the guy has simple tastes it seems, and that's fine.
So Laurie, how have your DnD campaigns gone on? I'd love to hear the adventures
Thanks for the other POV
DnD is a board game, at least kinda. We use miniatures, 3D terrain and so on. And yes, there are rules for how many squares (or hexes for the outdoors stuff, I use Dwarven forged fur buildings, dungeons and caverns and Hexon for outdoors) each character and NPC can move which means it is a boardgame.
Sure, you can play it just in your mind as well *(you cheapskate ;) so it isn't a board game every time and in every group. If your characters are trying to figure out who murdered the king among his courtiers you probably don't need a board but if you are running a huge dungeon I strongly recommend it since it is pretty hopeless for anyone to keep track of everything going on otherwise.
Besides, props make the game more fun (personal opinion though, or maybe me trying to explain to myself why I spent so much money on miniatures and terrain).
I do think Laurie should have added a game that takes more time then the 9 pretty fast paced games but less then D&D which basically can go on forever. Sometimes it is nice to have a game you can play for 4-6 hours, far from always but I am always trying to have games that fits the time me and my friends have for gaming. We have an evening but probably wont see each other again for a while? Maybe Dead of winter or Stone age? Got 25 minutes before the Call of Cthulhu player who called in saying they were late comes? Maybe Red dragon inn or Sheriff of Nottingham?
It is good to have a collection of games that have a range of time it takes to play them and a bit of variation in difficulty as well.
So Laurie likes card games lmao
What card sleeves do you use?
Solid
Fakidor is... EVENTUAL.
That same reason of the chase for getting the best cards is the exact reason I prefer the Yu-Gi-Oh video games.
Ooh! What about best and worst board game video game adaptations? Seriously Ticket to Ride? No local multiplayer?
Why no D&D or Smash Up! on BGC? Do it! DO IT NOW! Please :D
Where’s Adam?
5 Minutes Dungeons? Like & Subscribed. I'm on board, what's next. lol
YES, SMASH UP, YES.
I think the Archer and Lovecraft versions of Love Letter are better than the original.
So did the Fakidor gimmick come from your love of social deception games or is the gimmick forming the list? Or is it all just a coincidence?
I will take 10, please
Blair Top 10 of all time!
That just felt like the same game ten times. At least the guy's consistent in his tastes. Personally I like to mix things up xD
Blair's top 10?
Most casual "best games of all time" ever.
Ah. Yes. FunEmployed.
In which my mother, a 50 something pastor, was applying for the role of "evil villain" and was hit with the card "Tramp Stamp".
Without missing a beat she simply said "I love killing the homeless". Jesus was so proud.
Laurie is funny
As a recent convert from M:tG to Keyforge. I can also endorse Keyforge's virtues!
Love ya loz
Me likey Laurie. #EverythingIsFakidor
Things are so expensive now. my favorite games are near 30+ years old. And no card games (okay, One. )
Really? I'm surprised, I can't even think of any good games that came out 30+ years ago other than Cosmic Encounter. Other than it I feel like every board game worth playing has come out post-Catan (1995).
Oh I guess there was also Dune , which I haven't played but have heard good things about.
What the heck did I just watch? Top 10 party/card games? Lol, lots of fun little games but I wouldn't call this a top 10 "board" games.
You're all British, so you should know better than to use 'favorite' in the thumbnail
D&D had a board? I think you were out of ideas at 9 and just included D&D to fill out the list and draw some votes.
D&D was actually a "sand table game"
Not really understanding why Laurie thinks Chess is complicated - I would say there is less going on/moving parts than most euro type games
Outside of D&D your list is rubbish 😉
Thumbs down for including card games on a list of board games, and for using the American spelling of "favourite", which is unforgivable for a Brit.