Thanks for all your micro edits in your vids. It stands out in this one for some reason. I appreciate you spending the time to make these micro edits to save all the viewers a bit of our time. Love y'all!
I actually went out and purchased The Initiative based on your comments this year. We opened it up Saturday morning and went through 9 missions in a row. We are SOOOO into it. Thanks!
I feel like my game taste is a perfect middle ground between you two.. makes these lists particularly enjoyable! Can’t wait to see what made it into the top 20 👀
10:25 I forgot about Farmer Jeff! I have really enjoyed when ever your past top list is compared to this year, if this happens again next year it will be really cool to see how everything shifts!
@@FostertheMeeple Oh yeah I agree, my list changes constantly. I am really trying to bear the cult of the new by playing my old games and not just think every new game is amazing
Wow. So many of my favorite games. Clank, downforce, camel up, and space base are all probably in my top 15. Though I don't play as many games as you guys.
Your hat in the clip of you playing Scythe, Jeff! I would like to see it make more appearances in videos! Also love the video, love the games, and please teach me Western Legends!(Tylor)
Man, I have played 4 of these games in the last 7 days. Came Up: you nailed it. Fun for everyone. Horrified: Picked this up as something I thought my wife would like. Man she loved it. A great gateway game, simple mechanics, ton of fun. The initiative: great family game, and the puzzles and secrets just continue to delight! We have finished the campaign and are now onto the post missions, Jeff, you've got to do these. A bit more challenging. Destinies: can we just take a minute to talk about how uhhhhmazing this game was?? Opinion alert, one of the best story driven games I've played. Played last night with my son, lost because I was having so much fun wandering around and discovering things and he went right after his destiny...but I LOVED it...I was still thinking about it and my decisions into the next day! So good. Can't wait to see what's higher up on your list!
Love your videos! They are so engaging and authentic! Have watched so many of them and always look forward to the next! I loved the tidbits about a game being good as a first step and space base being a good second step game! Would love to hear your thoughts on the top 10 first step / top 10 second step games for those who are new to the hobby! Keep up the awesome videos!
We are having a blast with Destinies! My husband is obsessed with it eventhough I've won every time! Go me 😆 Very much enjoying your lists. You guys just make me smile! Keep up the great work!
I still really really really really really really wanna hear "This might be higher IF" or "The games higher on my list do THIS better", etc. You reflected on it just a smidge, but it would be awesome if it was suggested more :)
I keep debating on upgrading Honey Buzz, the retail components are already so nice but I love acrylic tiles. Unfortunately my gaming budget for the next couple of months got spent on finally replacing my 20 year old Graf skates (hockey goaltending is expensive lol). Great job as always you two!
Honey Buzz! I was hoping to pickup a copy of this at Pax Unplugged but, alas, they didn’t have any. I ordered up the deluxe version with some fuzzy bees. Can’t wait. Played Western Legends last weekend for first time. Yeehaw that was fun. Great list. Amazing how much your choices shift around over the year.
We just played Castles of Burgundy with my wife last weekend, still one of our favorite games and works so well with 2 players! If you guys like Space Base you should really check out Bad Company, the theme and art is hilarious and uses the same mechanism as Space Base.
Did you end up backing the reskin of Castles of Burgandy? I haven’t ever played it, but decided to back that version as it’s such a beloved game. Waaay more expensive than the base game, but it’s tough to get new ppl excited to try “ugly” (aka not saturated colors) games.
I also love Western Legends and also haven't played in a while. I even just got the new expansion, Blood Money, plus a bunch of the fancy upgrades for it. So I need to play this more
Love your guys’ channel, just started watching and most of these games I’ve never heard of before so I appreciate these videos! Have you guys ever played any Harry Potter games? Not sure if you’re fans but if you like the movies I highly recommend: Harry Potter - Hogwarts Battle - Defense Against the Dark Arts and Harry Potter - Hogwarts Battle.
Thanks for the video! Lots of great games. Have you tried Caverna? It's very similar to Agricola, but food is not as devastating if that's one reason Jamie doesn't like Agricola. Can't wait for the top 20.
Need to play Clank in Space again soon. It's been too long. I really want Honey Buzz and yay Radlands and Dice Throne! Was surprised Castles of Burgundy was so low for Jeff this yr.
Really great list of games, especially Castles of Burgundy and Fantasy Realms. I just got Machi Koro in a contest and am wondering if Space Base would be necessary to get anymore? Since Radlands made this list, I'm curious to see if Rift Force is higher up for you or didn't make the top 50 at all. Which one is better in your opinion? Or, will I just have to wait?!😆
We’ve played Machi Koro and we preferred Space Base, I don’t think you need both but I’m they play a little bit differently!! I can tell you riftforce is not on our top 50. Really great game but not quite up there like these ones!
Do you guys have any recommendations for games that have a ton of players interaction and talking, similar to the vibe of catan but doesn't need to be an entry game. Thanks a ton, love your videos as always 🙂
Bohnanza is the best game for encouraging conversations that are fully related to the game. The best way to win the game is to trade with others, so basically every turn, you’re looking for someone to make a deal with. It’s a hit with my parents and in-laws, neither of whom play modern board/card games much. I play a ton of table top games and video games, but still find it fun.
I like Clank in Space best, too... but I just got Clank Legacy. Honey Buzz not played it. Western Legends is a bit longer than I want, and it's gotten harder to table... man, I feel you on the not playing it thing. I have not played Radlands... seem post-apocalyptic. Destinies... really good, but sometimes it makes me feel stupid... like escape games. Horrified fell off for me... not in top 200. Dice Throne, not played. Roll Player is good... I want to see what expansions would do but I'm not sure I want to buy them. Yeah Fantasy Realms... got the expansion and it works good... more cards! Sheepy time, never played. Camel Up... fell off. Downforce is my Camel Up killer... really enjoy teaching and playing and have the expansions. Got Mind Mngt but need to play it more than just the first game. Ghost Stories, not played. Agricola or Feast for Odin... I picked A Feast for Odin. Scythe... Never owned, played and won twice. Art is great but I'm just not hot for it. I still keep Castles of Burgundy but I play the Dice game all the time. The Initiative, not played. Space Base is what killed Machi Koro for me and one we still play multiple times a year. The List You Can't live without criticizing, Mine (in my collection): 30 - Cry Havoc - Dudes on a map with very different factions and buttery smooth combat resolution 29 - Rajas of the Ganges - I can't believe this is here... I LOVE this game... spoiler Dice game is more versatile and gives me the same feeling. 28 - Scorpius Freighter - I love roundels and space... it makes me feel like Han Solo the Euro 27 - Alien Artifacts - A tableau builder that should have far more love. I made a home brew leaders expansion for it... fun. 26 - Ragusa - Why doesn't anyone want to play this with me. It is a spatial puzzly euro, market game with walls on a map. 25 - Las Vegas Royale - You can play this with dice and random money... which means it is way portable and I love playing it with strangers at breweries when we travel... Go away COVID! 24 - Blood Rage - This may be dropping because it is horrible to introduce to people because veterans have such a huge advantage. 23 - Heaven & Ale - I love roundels and beer... it is tight... I mean really tight... and you are always worried about what people are going to grab before you... it has that ratcheting one way street thing too. Pretty awesome. 22 - Paladins of the West Kingdom - Ouch my brain... I need a sandwich and some caffeine to get through this but man it is good. 21 - Beyond the Sun - I hate the production... ok not hate, wish it was better. Who knew building a tech tree could be this fun. The mechanics are solid but I wish there was a different way to present it. Jeff is messing with her head... What is on his list???
A lot to dissect here hahaha - I haven’t played a large majority of the games on your list. But I will say I recently played (after this video was filmed) feast for Odin and I am in love
Sound like you should play Western Legends and Redlands some more soon. Never played Redlands, but by the way you talked about it that is not a game you should re-gift.
I'm not sure whos list i lean towards more. This makes me really want to get mind mgmt i wanted it before between new kickstarters and hopefully going to Disney soon, I haven't gotten around to buying it quite yet. Also I'm not sure if jeff doing his air rolling of dice is a reaction that's available on discord but it should be.
Agricola IMO is formulaic...everyone has to get certain things reasonably at certain times. The cards help modify that...but in general you race for the oven and then race for the extra worker and then build things very linear...it's a frustration with games that require a formula to approach it. Great game...declines over time...I suspect that's one of the reasons it falls steadily down on most people's lists. When you do All Creatures Great and Small it is that x 10. It's VERY FORMULAIC. You will find yourself falling into specific patterns and one time we "played" the game without actually playing it, going through everything we wanted to do in the game back and forth along the formula based on each other's decisions. If I take THIS, the best thing you can do is THAT because otherwise I'll take it and run away with the game. The expansions help that a bit, but the expansions are darn near impossible to find. Agricola is WAY better but only at higher player counts. Similar feel, varied gameplay for 2 players? Tiny Epic Dinosaurs. Just saying.
I think a lot of games can become formulaic, in terms of optimizing gameplay to win. Scythe can be like that, tapestry, etc etc etc. There’s always going to be an optimized way, unless playing a game that is heavy luck based!
@@FostertheMeeple Possibly...but some games allow diversity in terms of successful avenues to pursue, such as Terraforming Mars, where you have a few options, gotta sell out and make it work... Other games have a single formula everyone kind of has to follow to the best of their ability for that optimization puzzle.
Thanks for all your micro edits in your vids. It stands out in this one for some reason. I appreciate you spending the time to make these micro edits to save all the viewers a bit of our time. Love y'all!
Thank you!! Jamie is constantly trying to be better at editing, this means a lot so thanks for commenting!
I actually went out and purchased The Initiative based on your comments this year. We opened it up Saturday morning and went through 9 missions in a row. We are SOOOO into it. Thanks!
So glad you are enjoying it!!
I feel like my game taste is a perfect middle ground between you two.. makes these lists particularly enjoyable! Can’t wait to see what made it into the top 20 👀
Coming soon!!
Congrats on your Watch It Played shout out! Chaz mentioned your channel for Familiar Tales! Awesome job you two!!
Thanks Bryan! It was very nice of them to do!
Great video. Can’t wait to see your top 20-11.
It’s coming soon!! Thank you!
You guys have mentioned Fantasy Realms so much that I really got try it. Honey Buzz and Sleepy Time are intriguing as well
Cannot say enough good things about fantasy realms!! Amazing, quick card game
Great games. Fun list. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks to you guys we got Radlands and love it! ❤️ always a great idea to follow your recommendations :)
Love it!! Radlands is so good! Glad you’re enjoying it!
I've actually played a lot of the games on these lists & you picked a bunch that I really enjoy. I'm looking forward to your top 20!
Love the similarity in tastes!
Excited for Kyles list, too
you two crack me up. subbed.... board games... board gaming things..
Haha thanks for watching and subbing!
10:25 I forgot about Farmer Jeff! I have really enjoyed when ever your past top list is compared to this year, if this happens again next year it will be really cool to see how everything shifts!
100% agreed. One of the reasons to do it is to keep track of how our game preferences change! But this list changes daily for me. No question!
@@FostertheMeeple Oh yeah I agree, my list changes constantly. I am really trying to bear the cult of the new by playing my old games and not just think every new game is amazing
@@JakeJackPot_ I hear that. It’s very difficult haha
Just played space base for the first time this week and really loving it! Can't wait to see the top 20 :)
Coming soon!!!
Wow. So many of my favorite games. Clank, downforce, camel up, and space base are all probably in my top 15. Though I don't play as many games as you guys.
It’s definitely tough as the amount of games we play increases. Competition to stay in the top 50 increases!
Your hat in the clip of you playing Scythe, Jeff! I would like to see it make more appearances in videos! Also love the video, love the games, and please teach me Western Legends!(Tylor)
I’ll do my best to oblige!!
I’ll have to refresh the brain on Western Legends but would love to play with you!!
@@TheLobbyOfHobbies anytime man!!
Man, I have played 4 of these games in the last 7 days. Came Up: you nailed it. Fun for everyone. Horrified: Picked this up as something I thought my wife would like. Man she loved it. A great gateway game, simple mechanics, ton of fun. The initiative: great family game, and the puzzles and secrets just continue to delight! We have finished the campaign and are now onto the post missions, Jeff, you've got to do these. A bit more challenging. Destinies: can we just take a minute to talk about how uhhhhmazing this game was?? Opinion alert, one of the best story driven games I've played. Played last night with my son, lost because I was having so much fun wandering around and discovering things and he went right after his destiny...but I LOVED it...I was still thinking about it and my decisions into the next day! So good. Can't wait to see what's higher up on your list!
Some great games for sure!!!
Jeff has rhythm. Oh he's got rhythm!
Dance floors everywhere beware!!
Love your videos! They are so engaging and authentic! Have watched so many of them and always look forward to the next! I loved the tidbits about a game being good as a first step and space base being a good second step game! Would love to hear your thoughts on the top 10 first step / top 10 second step games for those who are new to the hobby!
Keep up the awesome videos!
Thanks Lauren!! Might be a good video idea!! Thanks for watching :)
We are having a blast with Destinies! My husband is obsessed with it eventhough I've won every time! Go me 😆
Very much enjoying your lists. You guys just make me smile! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Melanie!! Happy to hear you are enjoying Destinies!
More great pics! I'm hoping to unbox Clank in Space tonight 😄
Let us know what you think of it!
I still really really really really really really wanna hear "This might be higher IF" or "The games higher on my list do THIS better", etc. You reflected on it just a smidge, but it would be awesome if it was suggested more :)
We try to keep things moving quickly, but will try to keep this in mind!
I keep debating on upgrading Honey Buzz, the retail components are already so nice but I love acrylic tiles. Unfortunately my gaming budget for the next couple of months got spent on finally replacing my 20 year old Graf skates (hockey goaltending is expensive lol). Great job as always you two!
I know the hockey gear woes for sure. Amplified for the netminders though! We are getting the upgraded bits, just need to get the order in!
Honey Buzz! I was hoping to pickup a copy of this at Pax Unplugged but, alas, they didn’t have any. I ordered up the deluxe version with some fuzzy bees. Can’t wait. Played Western Legends last weekend for first time. Yeehaw that was fun. Great list. Amazing how much your choices shift around over the year.
We lucked out and did get a copy at pax but they had so very few. Yea the list changes all the time haha it’s hard to keep it straight
We just played Castles of Burgundy with my wife last weekend, still one of our favorite games and works so well with 2 players! If you guys like Space Base you should really check out Bad Company, the theme and art is hilarious and uses the same mechanism as Space Base.
Will check it out!!! Yea, COB is just such a great 2p game!
Can’t wait for the top 10 !!! I have the same taste as Jamie so now I want them all🤣
It’s coming soon!!
Did you end up backing the reskin of Castles of Burgandy? I haven’t ever played it, but decided to back that version as it’s such a beloved game. Waaay more expensive than the base game, but it’s tough to get new ppl excited to try “ugly” (aka not saturated colors) games.
We did!! Couldn’t resist haha
I also love Western Legends and also haven't played in a while. I even just got the new expansion, Blood Money, plus a bunch of the fancy upgrades for it. So I need to play this more
I’d like to try the expansions but we just don’t play it enough to justify it
I think with all the games you guys have said are going to shoot up your rankings, you are going to have 35 games in your top 10 next year.
Hahaha we will just have
10: A,B,C
9: A,B,C
Etc.
Beat the system!
Have you played stuffed fables and if so what are your thoughts?? I am debating about buying. Absolutely love the artwork. Thanks!!
We haven’t played yet! But our friend is currently playing it and loving it! He’s a big fan of these types of games!
Love your guys’ channel, just started watching and most of these games I’ve never heard of before so I appreciate these videos! Have you guys ever played any Harry Potter games? Not sure if you’re fans but if you like the movies I highly recommend: Harry Potter - Hogwarts Battle - Defense Against the Dark Arts and Harry Potter - Hogwarts Battle.
We have played Hogwarts Battle!! As well as the Harry Potter Funkoverse game!
Thanks for the video! Lots of great games. Have you tried Caverna? It's very similar to Agricola, but food is not as devastating if that's one reason Jamie doesn't like Agricola. Can't wait for the top 20.
I haven’t tried Caverna yet! Just learned Feast for Odin though and I’m in love!
Mind MGMT is #1 on my wishlist! I'm not into comic books but started reading it in the meantime.
I hope you get to enjoy it soon!
Need to play Clank in Space again soon. It's been too long. I really want Honey Buzz and yay Radlands and Dice Throne! Was surprised Castles of Burgundy was so low for Jeff this yr.
Just didn’t get played enough! And played some amazing new to me games this year. Kept pushing COB around
What is the game right behind them in the middle with the long white flowing hair?
Radlands!! That is the deluxe box cover!
Would love to hear your house rules for Camel Up...
Pretty simple one! Whenever someone uses the pyramid to roll dice, everyone at the table has to yell Camel Up! As they use it!
You two are awesome! Go Bills!
Jamies bro is a huge Bills fan!!
@@FostertheMeeple if you two celebs ever come to buffalo, look me up. Always looking to game!
@@keithbarry29 definitely!! I’d love to go to a bills game someday
Jamie, have you tried Steampunk Rally? Never thought I'd like that game but it's a racing-ish game and it's actually bunches of fun.
She hasn’t!! But she’s had it on her radar for sure.
You guys are bad for our wallets ! The wish list grows with each video we watch!
Hahah we accept no responsibility!
Jeff I need to send you a Jet's hat, you need a replacement lol We need the top ten nowwwwwwww!
Haha I really do need to get some new caps! I used to love the OG jets with a young Selanne!
So many great games in the lists again. Looking forward to playing the Fantasy Realms expansion. Did you play that one already?
Not yet!! What does it add?
Would love to know your house rules for Camel Up!
Pretty simple - if you use the pyramid to roll a die, everyone at the table has to yell “camel up” as the dice pops out!
Curious- what are your house rules for Camel Up? My family really enjoys that game.
Haha it’s a pretty simple one. Any time someone uses the pyramid for a dice, everyone at the table has to yell “camel up!!!”
@@FostertheMeeple Haha that is great
Really great list of games, especially Castles of Burgundy and Fantasy Realms. I just got Machi Koro in a contest and am wondering if Space Base would be necessary to get anymore?
Since Radlands made this list, I'm curious to see if Rift Force is higher up for you or didn't make the top 50 at all. Which one is better in your opinion? Or, will I just have to wait?!😆
We’ve played Machi Koro and we preferred Space Base, I don’t think you need both but I’m they play a little bit differently!!
I can tell you riftforce is not on our top 50. Really great game but not quite up there like these ones!
Do you guys have any recommendations for games that have a ton of players interaction and talking, similar to the vibe of catan but doesn't need to be an entry game. Thanks a ton, love your videos as always 🙂
Lost ruins of Arnak might be something for you, also Blood Rage or Above and Below. Three completely different games but fun nonetheless.
Clank would be good, Arnak, Scythe, Castles of Burgundy, Carcassone off the top of my head!
Bohnanza is the best game for encouraging conversations that are fully related to the game. The best way to win the game is to trade with others, so basically every turn, you’re looking for someone to make a deal with.
It’s a hit with my parents and in-laws, neither of whom play modern board/card games much. I play a ton of table top games and video games, but still find it fun.
I like Clank in Space best, too... but I just got Clank Legacy. Honey Buzz not played it. Western Legends is a bit longer than I want, and it's gotten harder to table... man, I feel you on the not playing it thing. I have not played Radlands... seem post-apocalyptic. Destinies... really good, but sometimes it makes me feel stupid... like escape games. Horrified fell off for me... not in top 200. Dice Throne, not played. Roll Player is good... I want to see what expansions would do but I'm not sure I want to buy them. Yeah Fantasy Realms... got the expansion and it works good... more cards! Sheepy time, never played. Camel Up... fell off. Downforce is my Camel Up killer... really enjoy teaching and playing and have the expansions. Got Mind Mngt but need to play it more than just the first game. Ghost Stories, not played. Agricola or Feast for Odin... I picked A Feast for Odin. Scythe... Never owned, played and won twice. Art is great but I'm just not hot for it. I still keep Castles of Burgundy but I play the Dice game all the time. The Initiative, not played. Space Base is what killed Machi Koro for me and one we still play multiple times a year.
The List You Can't live without criticizing, Mine (in my collection):
30 - Cry Havoc - Dudes on a map with very different factions and buttery smooth combat resolution
29 - Rajas of the Ganges - I can't believe this is here... I LOVE this game... spoiler Dice game is more versatile and gives me the same feeling.
28 - Scorpius Freighter - I love roundels and space... it makes me feel like Han Solo the Euro
27 - Alien Artifacts - A tableau builder that should have far more love. I made a home brew leaders expansion for it... fun.
26 - Ragusa - Why doesn't anyone want to play this with me. It is a spatial puzzly euro, market game with walls on a map.
25 - Las Vegas Royale - You can play this with dice and random money... which means it is way portable and I love playing it with strangers at breweries when we travel... Go away COVID!
24 - Blood Rage - This may be dropping because it is horrible to introduce to people because veterans have such a huge advantage.
23 - Heaven & Ale - I love roundels and beer... it is tight... I mean really tight... and you are always worried about what people are going to grab before you... it has that ratcheting one way street thing too. Pretty awesome.
22 - Paladins of the West Kingdom - Ouch my brain... I need a sandwich and some caffeine to get through this but man it is good.
21 - Beyond the Sun - I hate the production... ok not hate, wish it was better. Who knew building a tech tree could be this fun. The mechanics are solid but I wish there was a different way to present it.
Jeff is messing with her head... What is on his list???
A lot to dissect here hahaha - I haven’t played a large majority of the games on your list. But I will say I recently played (after this video was filmed) feast for Odin and I am in love
Sound like you should play Western Legends and Redlands some more soon. Never played Redlands, but by the way you talked about it that is not a game you should re-gift.
We definitely agree! Both games we want to play way more of!
I'm not sure whos list i lean towards more. This makes me really want to get mind mgmt i wanted it before between new kickstarters and hopefully going to Disney soon, I haven't gotten around to buying it quite yet. Also I'm not sure if jeff doing his air rolling of dice is a reaction that's available on discord but it should be.
Hahah it isn’t yet but will see what we can do!
Jamie you interrupted my thinking by saying Space Base normally and not Spass Bass
Haha tossing out curveballs
What are your Camel Up house rules?! 😃
Just one, VERY important rule: When using the pyramid to roll dice, everyone playing has to yell “Camel Up!!!”
Instead of Agricola have you tried Caverna, it's spiritual sequel?
I have, Jamie has not! But hopefully some day soon
@@FostertheMeeple what did you think of it compared to Agricola?
@@benjaminclemence7131 I liked it! I need to play it more before I can give it a fair shake (I’ve played Agricola so many times haha)
What are your Camel Up house rules?!?
Whenever someone uses the pyramid to roll the dice - everyone at the table has to yell “camel up!!”
Agricola IMO is formulaic...everyone has to get certain things reasonably at certain times. The cards help modify that...but in general you race for the oven and then race for the extra worker and then build things very linear...it's a frustration with games that require a formula to approach it. Great game...declines over time...I suspect that's one of the reasons it falls steadily down on most people's lists.
When you do All Creatures Great and Small it is that x 10. It's VERY FORMULAIC. You will find yourself falling into specific patterns and one time we "played" the game without actually playing it, going through everything we wanted to do in the game back and forth along the formula based on each other's decisions. If I take THIS, the best thing you can do is THAT because otherwise I'll take it and run away with the game. The expansions help that a bit, but the expansions are darn near impossible to find. Agricola is WAY better but only at higher player counts.
Similar feel, varied gameplay for 2 players? Tiny Epic Dinosaurs. Just saying.
I think a lot of games can become formulaic, in terms of optimizing gameplay to win. Scythe can be like that, tapestry, etc etc etc. There’s always going to be an optimized way, unless playing a game that is heavy luck based!
@@FostertheMeeple Possibly...but some games allow diversity in terms of successful avenues to pursue, such as Terraforming Mars, where you have a few options, gotta sell out and make it work... Other games have a single formula everyone kind of has to follow to the best of their ability for that optimization puzzle.
@@FemmeSensei fair - but I think that’s the same as comparing mechanics? Some games just do things differently
Witchstone. Only 2 copies left on Amazon. Hint hint