The videos with all 3 of you are my favorite from The Dice Tower. Great chemistry and very fun to watch. 46:46 Zee is really that good. :) Happy New Year with more great videos of even greater games.
Top 10 games of 2017 (according to BGG): 1. Gloomhaven 2. The 7th Continent 3. Anachrony 4. Clans of Caledonia 5. Pandemic Legacy season 2 6. Near and Far 7. Gaia Project 8. Azul 9. Lisboa 10. Century: Spice Road
I was surprised i didn't see Century: Spice Road in Tom's List ! I just acquired this game and wow. It is such a genius game ! Definitely my top 3 this year
Hmm no Dice Throne, thats in my list for sure, hits a great itch for me! I also love dice tossing and quick games, allows me to get others to play much easier!
my top ten would be: 10. Lovecraft letter 9. Altiplano 8. Clans of Caledonia 7. Tak 6. Gaia Project 5. Sagrada 4. Dice Forge 3. Heaven & Ale 2. Merlin 1. Raja of the Ganges. This was a year that I did not get to play some of the big name games. I do not think anything will knock Raja off.
A game that of 2017 that showed up on his top of all time, MUST show up on a top of 2017! That would be logically sound, but Sam is not logically sound...
It appears I run about a year behind on games. I've only played three 2017 games. New York Slice, The Godfather: Corleone's Empire and Magic Maze (in ascending order of fun). I played Magic Maze at Dice Tower Con and our sand timer kept jamming making it much easier for us.
Is this like a Back to the Future thing? Does someone keep going back and changing this video in minor ways? If we look closely is there another Zee, Tom and Sam in the background of some scenes?
Oh look! It’s Sam Healey! The greatest, bestest, most wonderful thing that ever happened to gaming! Thanks Tom for sharing him with the world! Zee is great too.😁😁
I don't. Sam was great fun but re-watching these top 10s, so many game are repeated. It's good to have mike, roy and chris just to add some variety and different perspectives. And when they get the girls on during cons, or guests- it's even better
Was 2017 that great? Seems like it was more top-heavy w/ just a few elite games. Granted, there were lotsa good, solid games as there are basically every year. But I don't think it was quite as deep as the past couple years.
Photosynthesis is AWESOME! It is really easy to learn but difficult to master. I bought it for my brother and his GF for Christmas and they love it. It's beautiful and the quality is top notch. Dinosaur Island looks awesome and can't wait to play it. It's on Tabletopia free to play and also has a solo mode which for me is a plus. Godfather has one problem; all the cards have the same artwork! COME ON! What a waste of potential. I am not a fan of legacy games because they have little replay value. I'm surprised that Zee didn't pick Dragon Castle since he LOVES abstract games. . . so do I! (Onitama, Hive, Hnefatafl, The Duke, Tak, Tao Long, Tatsu, Stratego, etc.) Does Pulsar 2849 use wood dice? Wood dice are a travesty to gaming. They are way to light unless made with a hard, dense wood. I agree with Sam that Paper Tales is NOT better than Among the Stars. I like solo games and the fact you can play 7th Continent alone is a major plus. Games that require a minimum of 3 players I can't stand. It's hard enough to find one person to play with let alone 3, that's why I shoot for games that have solo play as well. Gloomhaven is EVERYONES favorite game. . . . YAWN! I'll get around to playing it someday. Great list guys! Y'all crack me up.
Sam my daughter is the EXACT SAME HAHAHA! should be a good game to bring in with her my wife and I just started getting into hive! And my sonand I are going to try out Element looks amazing! I'm just now getting into board games other then the traditional one big box stores (actually considered selling the ps4 to get a few others to play solo!)
Has Sam even played Gloomhaven? Does anyone know? It is totally weird GH is not on his top10 and not even on his top100 of all time. This totally looks like a game he would enjoy.
So many ideas for games to try... thanks guys. PS If you liked Shadespire (mechanically) try Aristeia! from Corvus Belli - the setting is SciFi/light/anime-ish.... but it's it's balanced and customisable... and eventhough i liked Shadespire, in Aristeia! feels like you have more control on the outcome. Or more impact during your activations.
I mean yes Kickstarter backers began to get the game in December of 2016, but since they made the list last year before Santorini came out AND that it really only got mass production in the year 2017, this is a technicality that we don't really need. It essentially is a game from 2017
Sam and Zee need to chill. The tension is palpable and annoying. It's actually more of Zee instigating; i'm glad to see them call him out as a "troll."
I haven't watched these guys in like 3 years. Zee has always been the funniest, but he is thinner and wittier than ever. Love you zee.
The videos with all 3 of you are my favorite from The Dice Tower. Great chemistry and very fun to watch.
46:46 Zee is really that good. :) Happy New Year with more great videos of even greater games.
No need to apologize! Thanks for the content and Merry Christmas!
Top 10 games of 2017 (according to BGG):
1. Gloomhaven
2. The 7th Continent
3. Anachrony
4. Clans of Caledonia
5. Pandemic Legacy season 2
6. Near and Far
7. Gaia Project
8. Azul
9. Lisboa
10. Century: Spice Road
I was surprised i didn't see Century: Spice Road in Tom's List ! I just acquired this game and wow. It is such a genius game ! Definitely my top 3 this year
Hell yes GLOOMHAVEN!
i'm glad anachrony's on there. some of the nicest people i met at gencon last year...their booth is a must-visit.
“I love you mom” “Does she watch these?” “No” 😂😂
Don't worry about the repost. It shows you care and are making the extra effort to get things right.
Thanks for reposting I'm still about a week behind on video watching so glad this is back up.
I really like the calm and surreal winter background going on :)
Zee's trolling at the beginning is hilarious.
Hmm no Dice Throne, thats in my list for sure, hits a great itch for me! I also love dice tossing and quick games, allows me to get others to play much easier!
Tom, have you joined 1Player guild on BGG? We are waiting for you there.
I still haven’t played all the games on your top tens and it’s five years later.
Really loving the new production! Keeps up the good work guys! God bless
Near and Far is my favorite! We rented it from our FLGS for a week, then ran back and bought it! Working on campaign mode right now. LOVE IT!
my top ten would be: 10. Lovecraft letter 9. Altiplano 8. Clans of Caledonia 7. Tak 6. Gaia Project 5. Sagrada 4. Dice Forge 3. Heaven & Ale 2. Merlin 1. Raja of the Ganges. This was a year that I did not get to play some of the big name games. I do not think anything will knock Raja off.
Sam's hat makes him look like a member of Fred Flintstone's lodge.
jbrecken Is it weird that I would wear the red viking cap in public before wearing that blue fedora alone in a dark room?
Deceptikam its a trilby, but youre not wrong.
Sword and sorcery is on sam's top 10 of all time. Why isnt it on his top 10 of the year?
logic 404
RyuSora Tournament at Camelot is also in his top ten but isn't number one on the list either.
Sam's lists are always weird... but this list beat them all...
Sam said S&S made his shortlist of 20 games there at the end, so I am guessing it has probably slipped out of his Top 10 of all time.
Very many games come out every year they play alot
A game that of 2017 that showed up on his top of all time, MUST show up on a top of 2017! That would be logically sound, but Sam is not logically sound...
Well I did wish I could give this video multiple thumbs up, but ti's starting to get redonkulous!
Zee dissing Sam's Sakura story had me dying 😂
So much sass in this one. Brilliant!
It appears I run about a year behind on games. I've only played three 2017 games. New York Slice, The Godfather: Corleone's Empire and Magic Maze (in ascending order of fun). I played Magic Maze at Dice Tower Con and our sand timer kept jamming making it much easier for us.
Everytime I see Santorini in a list, I immediately ask myself "why not Torres?" This game deserves so much more love.
Is this like a Back to the Future thing? Does someone keep going back and changing this video in minor ways?
If we look closely is there another Zee, Tom and Sam in the background of some scenes?
Weird that Tom didn't mention Rum & Bones Second Tide. It's on his top 100 of all time so I would have assumed it was on here as well.
I didn't do second editions, have another list for that.
The Dice Tower Ahh, I see. Well, thanks for responding.
Surprised how good the lists are this year. Nothing that I would disagree with. Maybe 2017 was the best year in a long time =)
yup..maybe 2015 and 2012 are at least AS good.
On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 3 Top Ten reposts, 2 Top Ten reposts, and an or-ig-in-al Top Ten pooooost!
Sam - I am three for three for adding new games to my wish list on the first three games you mentioned in this video.
Oh look! It’s Sam Healey! The greatest, bestest, most wonderful thing that ever happened to gaming! Thanks Tom for sharing him with the world! Zee is great too.😁😁
Oh a new top 10. Happy new 2022 ;)
I miss Sam 😭 and top 10s with everyone in the same room.
I don't. Sam was great fun but re-watching these top 10s, so many game are repeated. It's good to have mike, roy and chris just to add some variety and different perspectives. And when they get the girls on during cons, or guests- it's even better
zee looks thinner
may i ask why you use RUclips editor vs. a separate video editing software? there are so many available.
We don't use RUclips editor normally. We used it to try to fix a video that was already uploaded (it's the only way to do it).
"No fourth editions" I'm dying of laughter over here.
14stockfan what game are they talking about?
Twilight Imperium 4th edition. Look it up on BGG, it's a very popular game.
Dice tower The EDITING Awakens! No problem guys, Merry Christmas and sorry you're having those problems with it!
Could you tell us what changed?
Where can I get Dragon Castle. I wanted it the moment I saw it.
That short clip of that Merlin game looked very intimidating
How do people decide what Kickstarter games to back or at least find out what is being hyped?
Kirintal I view every single game released and research them as much as possible :p not bad if you make it your hobby
i watched the original and it wasnt bad.
atarahM original?
I have heard this on others list. I’m just wondering if you played it, and if you could review it? Heaven & Ale
Thanks guys!!!
My daughter got Queendomino for Christmas. We love it!!!
One of my favorite Marvel villains is the Super Skrull.
Sam: I binge watched Stranger Things... doesn't know what The Upside Down is LOL InBetween does look cool though.
Sam's Naah made me leave the dt website and put a like on the video - Love boardgames, love the guys' banter more : )
#1: Sidereal Confluence
#2: Azul
#3: Clans of Caledonia
Was 2017 that great? Seems like it was more top-heavy w/ just a few elite games. Granted, there were lotsa good, solid games as there are basically every year. But I don't think it was quite as deep as the past couple years.
No fourth editions? THIS IS HERESY!!!
Where is the written list? I don’t want to watch it again to see the titles.
I thought they said no revised editions? How do they explain this video :P
Sam!
I know you didn't include remakes in your list.
But if you did, where'd the 4th version be?! =)
You can just start at 4:43, you are welcome.
Sidereal Confluence, Clans of Caledonia, Azul.
Photosynthesis is AWESOME! It is really easy to learn but difficult to master. I bought it for my brother and his GF for Christmas and they love it. It's beautiful and the quality is top notch. Dinosaur Island looks awesome and can't wait to play it. It's on Tabletopia free to play and also has a solo mode which for me is a plus.
Godfather has one problem; all the cards have the same artwork! COME ON! What a waste of potential.
I am not a fan of legacy games because they have little replay value.
I'm surprised that Zee didn't pick Dragon Castle since he LOVES abstract games. . . so do I!
(Onitama, Hive, Hnefatafl, The Duke, Tak, Tao Long, Tatsu, Stratego, etc.)
Does Pulsar 2849 use wood dice? Wood dice are a travesty to gaming. They are way to light unless made with a hard, dense wood.
I agree with Sam that Paper Tales is NOT better than Among the Stars.
I like solo games and the fact you can play 7th Continent alone is a major plus. Games that require a minimum of 3 players I can't stand. It's hard enough to find one person to play with let alone 3, that's why I shoot for games that have solo play as well.
Gloomhaven is EVERYONES favorite game. . . . YAWN! I'll get around to playing it someday.
Great list guys! Y'all crack me up.
tom looks different depending on what direction he is facing.
How many people are going to complain that 2nd edition was better? 😂😂
What is the game they've discussed, the one with Frankestein.
third times the lucky charms :) Merry Christmas and Have a Wonderful New Year Dice Tower Fans :)
I never noticed before, but my roommate pointed out that Zee kinda sounds like Seth Rogan.
wondering where element stood on zee's list
I bet I can predict their lists before watching! Weird, huh?
John Byrne bet you can't predict Sam's
Did you predict Pie Town? LOL!
(no, seriously... did you predict Sam's list?)
MrBicholino omfg this freaking comment.
Great horns!!
no worries guys, stuff happens. we love ya! :)
I don't mind reruns :-)
I'm just sorry for the views that you won't be getting on the video. I'm sure you might not care too much about it but for me that would hurt.
Sam my daughter is the EXACT SAME HAHAHA! should be a good game to bring in with her my wife and I just started getting into hive! And my sonand I are going to try out Element looks amazing! I'm just now getting into board games other then the traditional one big box stores (actually considered selling the ps4 to get a few others to play solo!)
2022, have you played all the games yet? 😜
Has Sam even played Gloomhaven? Does anyone know? It is totally weird GH is not on his top10 and not even on his top100 of all time. This totally looks like a game he would enjoy.
Sam here...I've played Gloomhaven exactly once. I wasn't too enamored with it on first impression, but I do want to try it again.
Thanks for the reply!
I love that someone younger than me still uses the term "grok".
devekut2 Robert A. Heinlein represent!
Why does the guy in the middle sound almost exactly like Chris Farley/ Jack Black
Pandemic is a good game, but come on man. Every top 10 ever.
So many ideas for games to try... thanks guys. PS If you liked Shadespire (mechanically) try Aristeia! from Corvus Belli - the setting is SciFi/light/anime-ish.... but it's it's balanced and customisable... and eventhough i liked Shadespire, in Aristeia! feels like you have more control on the outcome. Or more impact during your activations.
Pulsar 2849!
that a new studio? :D looks amazing
Spoiler: There are no jokes about "NMBR 9" at #9.
Tom needs a bigger hat..its just a bit small on him.
Hector Cornejo it fits just above the ear, the way any rational person would wear a blue trilby.
The barrel of the hat looks way too small on him.
Santorini still came out in 2016
I mean yes Kickstarter backers began to get the game in December of 2016, but since they made the list last year before Santorini came out AND that it really only got mass production in the year 2017, this is a technicality that we don't really need. It essentially is a game from 2017
Were is bendy and the ink machine
Attention to detail is a good thing ,you don't have to apologise
Sam, your hat is a highland cow
So why doesnt Zee like chess?? Best abstract game ever made..
Republika Dugave Go FTW.
Hmmm. I own none of these and don't want to either.
Sam and Zee need to chill. The tension is palpable and annoying. It's actually more of Zee instigating; i'm glad to see them call him out as a "troll."
Evan Roth you know it’s all shits and giggles, right?
Skip
Paper Tales is trash.
You know 2017 was a garbage year for board games when one of the Dice Tower guys ranks a Pandemic re-skin #1.
I’m pretty sure Zee has some version of pandemic as his number 1 or 2 every single year. Guy just loves his pandemic