It has a steep learning curve, but it's quite intuitive once you've played it once or twice (it has that in common with Wonderland's War, for example). It's my current favourite game, having played it 8 times with the missus (Harkonnen: 4, Atreides: 4). We also play a lot of 2P Ankh, Kemet, and Blood Rage, and my missus thinks it's no more complicated than Ankh+Pharoah expansion. It's well within her complexity tolerance (whereas, for instance, Frosthaven is well beyond it (but not Gloomhaven), as is War of the Ring). I also like that because its first and foremost a 2P game, you get the full experience at that player count (unlike, for example, Kemet, where you're only playing with a fraction of the board at 2P).
Because I’ve played the game; I became interested in reading the book. The game was so fun and I loved finding the connections between the book and the game. I’d love to play the game again!
Excellent review. I like the way you present the game. Thank you. It was the price that put me off this game. Fortunately, I had some reward points I used, and I was able to get the game and the Spacing Guild Expansion for just slightly less than the base game. I am NOT disappointed.
Man, now I want this game :D I hope that CMON will not fuck us for the shipping prices. In their first Dune campaign they were asking for $110 to ship to my country xD 😂
Oof, that's a tricky question, he moves around a lot. I hear he likes suspension bridges and the sorrow-laden dreams of poets, so those might be good places to start looking. Apparently he's willing to give 'em away if you manage to find him and beat him at mancala (he's a big mancala guy)
The rules are it WORST PART we fight over these Very Vauge rules all the time ..if that is the case that make this game trash. Not fun fighting all the time with friends over short rules ..most the time we just all quit .. example, your planning cards, give you the option of placing troops and placing things. But for some reason, placing and deploy is two different definitions for rules but the cards its different.. Then it not ..WTF They need to be one set of rules for everything ON THIS gunnery ...different... Its cause many fights .. . How you deploy troops and how you deploy leaders .. Chopoers .. Miners Not one card I can find just says deploy chopper ..mining ..troops or a leader ...its always place ... Shitty rules..
I'd love to hear what others have to say about this-- I've been able to clock a few 3-4 player sessions since completing this video, and personally, I think it's a lot of fun. To do it, you split players into teams, with each person controlling one faction. This arrangement brings about some great opportunities for teamwork, and managing 1 faction tends to be less daunting of a prospect for new players. The variant also has a 'cone of silence'-type mechanic in it that's actually hilarious: if a team wants to converse without the other team eavesdropping, they have to spend a token that allows them to physically leave the room and chat strategy out of earshot. Each side starts with a finite number of tokens, so those opportunities are precious! Generally, if I want to *compete*, I go with the two player experience. If I'm looking for something more casual or introducing the game to new people, the 3-4 player version tends to be a pretty great option.
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Very much appreciated!! We'll look forward to seeing you around 😎
I've played the game and thought it engaging. As a fan of the recent movies, this was like rewatching them only more interactively.
It has a steep learning curve, but it's quite intuitive once you've played it once or twice (it has that in common with Wonderland's War, for example). It's my current favourite game, having played it 8 times with the missus (Harkonnen: 4, Atreides: 4). We also play a lot of 2P Ankh, Kemet, and Blood Rage, and my missus thinks it's no more complicated than Ankh+Pharoah expansion. It's well within her complexity tolerance (whereas, for instance, Frosthaven is well beyond it (but not Gloomhaven), as is War of the Ring). I also like that because its first and foremost a 2P game, you get the full experience at that player count (unlike, for example, Kemet, where you're only playing with a fraction of the board at 2P).
Seems like it might be a heavy lift for anyone not too enamored by the theme.
I'll wait for the Krusty Krab/Chum Bucket retheme.
Ok, I know this is a joke... but I would lowkey buy that 😂😂😂 only if it included a glow-in-the-dark Davy Jones mini, of course.
Because I’ve played the game; I became interested in reading the book. The game was so fun and I loved finding the connections between the book and the game. I’d love to play the game again!
That's so cool!
Great review, I agree that it’s complicated for sure but the theme is likeable
Wonderful review and overview, thanks!
Excellent review. I like the way you present the game. Thank you.
It was the price that put me off this game. Fortunately, I had some reward points I used, and I was able to get the game and the Spacing Guild Expansion for just slightly less than the base game. I am NOT disappointed.
Reward points are the greatest 🔥🔥 I'm glad to hear you're having a good time with it!!
Nice review, subscribed. Just placed an order for this game, can't wait.
Amazing!! When you play, may your opponent's knife chip and shatter. 😝 let us know how it goes!
Man, now I want this game :D I hope that CMON will not fuck us for the shipping prices. In their first Dune campaign they were asking for $110 to ship to my country xD 😂
Yikes, that's a big number. Here's hoping it's at least somewhat better this time around 🤞🤞
Nice run through.. Did your copy include retail components or deluxe content??
Great question! Everything in this video is from the retail edition.
I'm sold... I found it for $110. Plus I just watched Dune 2.. I'm hyped... now all I need is that one friend!!
SPICE
*cue Dune music*
Best game of the year
I knew you were about to say "price!"
What gave me away?? 😂
Subscribed! Enjoyed the video!
Incredible!!!! Thank you so much!!! Welcome aboard :)
Love the minis. Sometimes i wish they were sold separately as im not always interested in playing the game hahaha😅
The minis here are quite impressive, for sure-- the sculpts are off the chain. CMON adores their plastic!
"giant floppy torpedoes"
Quoted straight from the book 😝
May I know where this bridge troll who takes souls is located? I've only met one who takes children, but I don't own one.
Oof, that's a tricky question, he moves around a lot. I hear he likes suspension bridges and the sorrow-laden dreams of poets, so those might be good places to start looking. Apparently he's willing to give 'em away if you manage to find him and beat him at mancala (he's a big mancala guy)
As always... great video. Too bad the rules are a long teach. That will probably keep it from purchasing it.
Great review
Thanks! 🙌
@@JumbleAndGaff new subscriber btw I was contemplating this game for a while and found your review to be straight to the point and very articulate
The rules are it WORST PART we fight over these Very Vauge rules all the time ..if that is the case that make this game trash. Not fun fighting all the time with friends over short rules ..most the time we just all quit .. example, your planning cards, give you the option of placing troops and placing things. But for some reason, placing and deploy is two different definitions for rules but the cards its different.. Then it not ..WTF They need to be one set of rules for everything ON THIS
gunnery ...different... Its cause many fights ..
. How you deploy troops and how you deploy leaders ..
Chopoers ..
Miners
Not one card I can find just says deploy chopper ..mining ..troops or a leader ...its always place ...
Shitty rules..
Is it any good with four players?
I'd love to hear what others have to say about this-- I've been able to clock a few 3-4 player sessions since completing this video, and personally, I think it's a lot of fun. To do it, you split players into teams, with each person controlling one faction. This arrangement brings about some great opportunities for teamwork, and managing 1 faction tends to be less daunting of a prospect for new players.
The variant also has a 'cone of silence'-type mechanic in it that's actually hilarious: if a team wants to converse without the other team eavesdropping, they have to spend a token that allows them to physically leave the room and chat strategy out of earshot. Each side starts with a finite number of tokens, so those opportunities are precious!
Generally, if I want to *compete*, I go with the two player experience. If I'm looking for something more casual or introducing the game to new people, the 3-4 player version tends to be a pretty great option.
@@JumbleAndGaff That sounds sweet! Now I just need to find a table big enough to host this behemoth!
This is an amazing game! It is not for light gamers, but if you can handle a heavier game it is very fun.