I subscribed to this channel because I thought that if I didn’t, he would find me and break my legs with a baseball bat (but then, he would drive me to the hospital afterward, because he is actually a nice guy, and the whole leg thing was just business).
I clicked this video because of the channel name over others, in just the intro you got a like and sub from me!!! On your third complaint about no individual powers for each player the game comes with a few companion dragon cards that you can optionally pass out to players that can give a starting bonus and a powerful one time per game ability to make your strategy different from the next player.
The thought of being in a shop only to receive your unsolicited meat is not entirely the endorsement I expect to find quoted in the box art or the publisher's website. LOL.
It's a very cute family weight euro that's easy to teach and doesn't overstay it's welcome. Personally I won't play it with fewer than three players, definitely don't get this for solo mode which is very meh. But yes, sometimes you just want to play something stupidly cute and simple.
I reckon if it’s meant to be accessible to children, the challenges for them from a game, and the skills and concepts they’re learning to master in a game, are covered really well by this. Plus it’s ridiculously adorbs and breaks the cute-meter.
Gotta agree with your kids. Individual player powers are so important to me. They take a game I might only play a half-a-dozen times or less before losing interest, to a game I'll gladly play 2 or 3 dozen times or more. The way player powers blur the lines between tactics and strategy help improve a game that might otherwise be too reliant on one or the other. No fault to anyone who prefers a pure strategy or tactics game, but I just love a mix of both in my list of favourite go-to games. Great review!
Love your reviews. I can't believe I had not done all the bullshit before. I just bought that piece of cardboard parfinelia yesterday and am looking forward to playing it with my kids... Hope they fancy it and it becomes a gateway euro.
100% agree. This is a fantastic game that definitely feels like it is missing some sort of "combat"/player interaction mechanic, but otherwise is a stellar game. Surprisingly strategic, once you understand the mechanics. And yeah, based on some of their design choices concerning included components, an xpac seems imminent (I feel like they've had one in the chamber since the release).
I'm a grown ass man who plays tons of games and this game is amazing, games don't need to be overly complicated to be fun, in fact too complicated is very often a downside because of skill gaps that can make it hard for new players to want to get into.
Bland generic mechanisms, not redeemed by hyper-cutsie infantile presentation and the inevitable Kick$hitter instant expansions (five) make Flamecraft about as appealing as Puff (apologies to flower children).
I’m pretty sure the video footage was of the retail version, not the Kickstarter. Have you played the kickstarter? Is it much different in terms of gameplay content from the retail?
This was indeed the retail version…I gave up Puff years ago but Squidgy Black was my out and out fave. Maybe I should have backed this and named a dragon…
With gameplay this bland, the game could have at least had the decency to look bad. Wasting presentation this good on a game this aggressively mediocre is such a shame.
Aggressively mediocre? That’s a new one on me! I think it’s a fine family weight game that my family has enjoyed. My 6 year old can’t yet manage something at the level of your lofty standards, so we’ll have to make do with Flamecraft for now. It’s ok not to like it, but surely he can decide well enough on his own what he chooses to review… 🙄
I love watching a review of a cutesy dragon game given by a villain from Guy Ritchie movie. My new favorite board game channel.
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But, in Guy Richie films, the bad guys are the good guys.
I subscribed to this channel because I thought that if I didn’t, he would find me and break my legs with a baseball bat (but then, he would drive me to the hospital afterward, because he is actually a nice guy, and the whole leg thing was just business).
I clicked this video because of the channel name over others, in just the intro you got a like and sub from me!!! On your third complaint about no individual powers for each player the game comes with a few companion dragon cards that you can optionally pass out to players that can give a starting bonus and a powerful one time per game ability to make your strategy different from the next player.
They’re a one shot bonus so don’t count
I like the style of your reviews. Found this channel a couple of days ago and you have a new subscriber! Keep it up!
Cheers for that 👍🏻
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Streetband! Toast! I love that song! What a random throwback!
Awesome review as always. If you play with Companions each player gets different player powers (unfortunately most are once per game).
The thought of being in a shop only to receive your unsolicited meat is not entirely the endorsement I expect to find quoted in the box art or the publisher's website. LOL.
How about if it were solicited…nothing like a free sausage (so I’m told)
Depends on the sausage. Some of them can give me a warm fuzzy feeling deep inside.
It's a very cute family weight euro that's easy to teach and doesn't overstay it's welcome. Personally I won't play it with fewer than three players, definitely don't get this for solo mode which is very meh. But yes, sometimes you just want to play something stupidly cute and simple.
I reckon if it’s meant to be accessible to children, the challenges for them from a game, and the skills and concepts they’re learning to master in a game, are covered really well by this. Plus it’s ridiculously adorbs and breaks the cute-meter.
Gotta agree with your kids. Individual player powers are so important to me. They take a game I might only play a half-a-dozen times or less before losing interest, to a game I'll gladly play 2 or 3 dozen times or more. The way player powers blur the lines between tactics and strategy help improve a game that might otherwise be too reliant on one or the other. No fault to anyone who prefers a pure strategy or tactics game, but I just love a mix of both in my list of favourite go-to games.
Great review!
It says "Gag Courtesy of Ben Elton Circa 1992". You can stop trying to frame stop it.
Love your reviews. I can't believe I had not done all the bullshit before. I just bought that piece of cardboard parfinelia yesterday and am looking forward to playing it with my kids... Hope they fancy it and it becomes a gateway euro.
Good review and surprise choice . I like this game a lot , fot its relaxing and cosy go shopping get stuff feel without shitting on others.
For around $40 the game seem great probably add some of my own rule to make it a little more interesting.
This game is mix of co-op and competitive gameplay
Awesome review as always! Haha. Toast! 😂 Fantastic!
100% agree. This is a fantastic game that definitely feels like it is missing some sort of "combat"/player interaction mechanic, but otherwise is a stellar game. Surprisingly strategic, once you understand the mechanics. And yeah, based on some of their design choices concerning included components, an xpac seems imminent (I feel like they've had one in the chamber since the release).
At our group, everyone enjoyed playing this but then didn't really want to play it again.
Another awesome job! Good family game!
Very funny man, my new favorite game review channel.
You had me at dragon porn, crap you said dragon pawn.
Did I?
Dragon Porn😂 You said it, not me.
Im confused. I have variable powers. And I don't have any kind of kickstarter version?
They’re not variable powers. They’re one shot cards that are randomised.
Amazing stuff! 🤩
I still believe that people like this game because dragons and that's it
HA! Did no one else catch it?
LOL Toast by Paul Young and the lads from STREETBAND!!! Havent head that in YEARS!! LOL love it!
I’m just gonna say with all the brilliant content you’re always delivering, we can’t complain about this one slipping thru. Get that check homie 😅💪
This was not a paid for review and there will never be paid for reviews.
Bullet-Tooth Tony?
When AI is nearly perfect, videos will look similar
feels like a good game for non-gamers at any age, and for 'gamer kids' up to 12yo - teen/adult gamers would find the game too simple
I'm a grown ass man who plays tons of games and this game is amazing, games don't need to be overly complicated to be fun, in fact too complicated is very often a downside because of skill gaps that can make it hard for new players to want to get into.
You got more dragons as the bonus one is for solo 😐 I really like this stupid game.
Why dont you just use one of the 5? Is it Christmas already?
@@BoardGameBollocks I guess so. Hahaha. I think that's what they stated in the rules.
Yeah, but I don't half like toast.
The thumbnail looks like you're flogging knock off board games out the back of your souped up Vauxhall Corsa
Ford Cortina mate
I thought this game was a snooze fest, played it 4 times and it just got more boring with every new play. Bollocks!!!
Bland generic mechanisms, not redeemed by hyper-cutsie infantile presentation and the inevitable Kick$hitter instant expansions (five) make Flamecraft about as appealing as Puff (apologies to flower children).
I’m pretty sure the video footage was of the retail version, not the Kickstarter. Have you played the kickstarter? Is it much different in terms of gameplay content from the retail?
This was indeed the retail version…I gave up Puff years ago but Squidgy Black was my out and out fave. Maybe I should have backed this and named a dragon…
With gameplay this bland, the game could have at least had the decency to look bad. Wasting presentation this good on a game this aggressively mediocre is such a shame.
My kids enjoyed this game. Like I said it’s a children’s euro game…any more complex and they wouldn’t play it.
Eh for a lot of people presentation triumphs gameplay by a mile. Plus its good to have a lighter Euro in the mix
It's a great game. It looks like it plays. I'm really happy with the whole package
Bollocks. Decency to look bad? This sounds like a you problem - tell us where the dry, boring games hurt you.
Aggressively mediocre? That’s a new one on me! I think it’s a fine family weight game that my family has enjoyed. My 6 year old can’t yet manage something at the level of your lofty standards, so we’ll have to make do with Flamecraft for now. It’s ok not to like it, but surely he can decide well enough on his own what he chooses to review… 🙄
One of the most overrated games I've ever played.
This game is inoffensive and bland. I'll play it but I won't seek it out, basically the new Wingspan.