Top 50 Board Games of All Time | 40-31

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @codym6376
    @codym6376 3 года назад +4

    I love love love that you add the name of the game text for the entirety of your discussion. This helps a lot when you are discussing a game I’m not really familiar with. I know it’s more work but it is appreciated!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Thanks Cody! We are happy to see that it’s helping!!

    • @mylor1066
      @mylor1066 3 года назад +1

      Shout out to this as well. Really appreciate the editing you do.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      @@mylor1066 Thanks Karl!

  • @xandermichael78
    @xandermichael78 3 года назад +1

    Jeff, be proud of your love of Tapestry!! It's my #24 because of all the reasons you mentioned and the new expansion is a lot of fun. Also I play it primarily with one friend and the two of us keep cheering the other person on. We're more interested in seeing each other get awesome combos then we are in winning.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Love that! Yea - it’s such a fun game. I like the big swingy combos, similarly to Innovation!

  • @ryanbanwart5547
    @ryanbanwart5547 3 года назад +1

    I love how Jamie is so blown away by Jeffs picks. TM with prelude is fantastic! We actually have nice wood player mats that I think really improve the gaming experience. Thanks for your videos! My wife and I really enjoy them.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Thanks Ryan!! Glad you’re enjoying them :). Wooden player mats for TM?! That sounds incredible!

  • @youreatowel1103
    @youreatowel1103 3 года назад +2

    What was more hilarious? Jeff air-rolling every time he talks about dice or him cursing at Jamie's placement of the initiative? Love you two haha

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      I think it has to be me air rolling. I cannot stop doing that

  • @bettermoodboardgames
    @bettermoodboardgames 3 года назад +1

    By far the most engaging Top 50 videos I’ve watched! When you get to the end it’s like wait we are done?!? This has happened twice now where I’m like wait noooooo it’s over??

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Dana! And now, we wait for Tuesday! 😏

  • @CreakyTableGames
    @CreakyTableGames 3 года назад +1

    Fun list. Very much looking forward to Radlands - glad to hear you're having fun with it.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Yea such a good game!! And incredibly beautiful

  • @bkwestman22
    @bkwestman22 3 года назад +1

    Hey guys, I really enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for the Top 50 series. Great games!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Thanks Barry!! we appreciate you taking the time to watch, means the world to us.

  • @davidkiss835
    @davidkiss835 3 года назад +1

    Happy for Cubitos making the list, one of our favorite push-your-luck/racing games. I think it is still very underrated and flew under the radar most of the year, only picking up some pace more recently.

  • @jacobmccue365
    @jacobmccue365 3 года назад +1

    I got to play Silver Amulet and you're right, it's a fantastic game! It is a lot like a card (regular deck of cards) game I played a lot growing up called Golf. Simple, quick to teach, fast to play, but keeps you coming back. Great recommendation!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      They are a great series of games for sure!!! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @blackboardgaming5348
    @blackboardgaming5348 3 года назад +1

    Great video! A lot of games on this list I love! Black Angel and Tapestry I really enjoy. Calico is just sooo good!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Black Angel and Tapestry need more love!!!

  • @FemmeSensei
    @FemmeSensei 3 года назад +3

    I really love your videos :). Seems like one of Jamie's chief criteria for a good game is if she wins it lol...

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      It is a very important variable for her!! Haha

  • @LittleBigThumbs
    @LittleBigThumbs 3 года назад +1

    LOTR Confrontation has remained one of my favourite 2p games after many years and dozens of plays. Soooo easy to jump into! I've seen lots of hype about these Silver games - would love to see what that one's all about!

  • @gurnblanston2848
    @gurnblanston2848 3 года назад +1

    Cubitos and The Initiative are my next two Must-Get games to add to my collection this year. I'm trying to slow down my game buying, but it's tough when there are so many amazing games. Loving the countdown!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      I know that feeling!!! So many good games now!

  • @inoutsoccer11
    @inoutsoccer11 3 года назад +2

    “Are you trying to hurt my feelings!?” 😂

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Everyone needs to watch The Office in my opinion!

  • @IllBuythePopcorn
    @IllBuythePopcorn 3 года назад +2

    Early for the first time.
    I love your channel! 💙
    I'm new to the board game world. I really want to try the initiative and calico.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Welcome to the hobby!! Thanks for watching. Both are great games - def recommend checking out some content around them!

  • @Doolin_Tablenauts
    @Doolin_Tablenauts 3 года назад +1

    So once again, I am twins with Jamie, and LOVE all the games on her list, except Merchants Cove which is just game I haven't played yet. JEFF. You have so many that I just haven't played, but I know I need to. Particularly Innovation and Roll Player. Gotta try them soon! Great vid as always! :)

  • @JakeJackPot_
    @JakeJackPot_ 3 года назад +1

    The closer we get to 10 the more excited about! I feel your frustration for Lords of Hellas, it didnt do much for me in the two plays i got

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      I know I’d love Hellas at 3/4 - just need to get it tabled at that count!

  • @TheCardboardWarlord
    @TheCardboardWarlord 3 года назад +1

    I would have never looked twice at Black Angel but you may have sold me on it!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      I know it doesn’t get a ton of love but for sure worth checking in to! Lots of great content out there to help you make a decision.

    • @TheCardboardWarlord
      @TheCardboardWarlord 3 года назад +1

      @@FostertheMeeple I accidentally rewatched your 50-41 video and still wish I felt the same way about dino world/island as you two! We backed both and stopped midway through our 1st play of dinoworld because it felt like the elements of the original game took a back seat to the movement/activating/boredom mitigation stuff. It was certainly more streamlined but felt like a different game design shoehorned into the Dino Island theme. Had to sell my copy with all its beautiful dino meeples 😭

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      @@TheCardboardWarlord oh no!!! I mean, that’s ok though! Really this hobby is so cool for reasons like this - so subjective and games hit differently for everyone. I love it.

  • @terradudley1240
    @terradudley1240 3 года назад +1

    Loving the list ❤️ can’t wait for the next one!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Thanks for the support as always Terra!! Tuesday is just around the corner haha

  • @matissmatiss3126
    @matissmatiss3126 3 года назад +1

    Nice video as always :))
    If I would have to choose from these lists, then Jeff's list is what I would choose.
    It would be nice activity, after whole top 50 or after each section of 10 games there would be a poll for subscribers to vote which lists they would choose for themselves ;D
    Interested to see your top 10.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      We will be doing that in our Discord!! (The poll that is)

  • @BillyIndiana
    @BillyIndiana 3 года назад +1

    Great video! You guys crack me up. Your reactions to the rankings are priceless.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Thanks Billy! If nothing else we are happy you have a laugh with us!!

  • @CandiceLikes
    @CandiceLikes 3 года назад +3

    I got my wife to finally play games with me with Calico. She really liked it!, and now she’s much more interested in playing an abstract game with me. It’ll never leave my shelf. 👍

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Calico is a great puzzley game - glad to hear you two enjoy playing it together!

  • @idiomasmr1793
    @idiomasmr1793 3 года назад +1

    Awesome. I don't think I've seen a better top of all time in terms of quality.
    I've only played JOTL in your entire lists so far but that was the first game I played solo. It might be my favority game now that I think about it. I need to go back to it.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Hey!! Appreciate that a lot!! Happy you enjoyed the video.
      Yea we might return to it this year and play as the other two characters, but we have a lot of other campaign games to get to!

  • @karenfischer7916
    @karenfischer7916 3 года назад +1

    Jeff, I’ve really enjoyed terraforming Mars solo, it changes your priorities , but it works pretty well. Definitely get prelude. I also agree that innovation needs more love. It is one weird card game, and one I’d like to play more.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Oh cool! I’m not much of a solo gamer but will keep this in mind for sure! Thank you!

  • @ericcorson1436
    @ericcorson1436 3 года назад +1

    Roll Player is excelllent. Just look at that box art. I call it a better themed Sagrada. I too picked up Roll Player Adventures. I’m afraid to open the 17lb box and start the journey. Looking forward to the rest of your list.

  • @monstermash4324
    @monstermash4324 3 года назад +2

    I love Empire of the North! So cute and a great solo game, I'm excited about the expansion coming out later this year, Wrath of the Lighthouse

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Oh haven’t heard of that! Will have to check it out

  • @mikerusche3119
    @mikerusche3119 2 года назад +1

    Lord of the Rings: Confrontation is amazing and it just gets better as you play multiple times against the same person. You learn each other's strategies, then try to bluff, identify each other's bluffs, it's great

  • @kylebraby2357
    @kylebraby2357 3 года назад +1

    Have you guys tried ares expedition (terraforming Mars)?? My wife loves it and it’s every bit of the feelings/satisfaction terraforming Mars brings

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Not yet!! But I think it’s gonna be added soon haha

  • @UniqueWeas3l
    @UniqueWeas3l 3 года назад +1

    Kingdomino is a good one. We recently picked it up and is one my kids have enjoyed playing with us. I gifted my crazy cat lady wife Calico this past Christmas. It's her new favorite game. She has been pretty persistent about asking for a new one since we've started playing though. I've stayed strong so far!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      You should look into Cascadia Might pique the Calico interest, somewhat similar mechanics!

  • @johngendron946
    @johngendron946 3 года назад +1

    Nice list. Most of those games I have yet to play. Ghost Stores!! Awesome game. And if you play Roll Player with one of the expansions, it’ll move higher up on your list.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      I definitely think you’re right on Roll Player!! Yea - ghost stories is amazing!

  • @seniscram7958
    @seniscram7958 3 года назад +1

    Very fantastic list.

  • @darlene7165
    @darlene7165 3 года назад +1

    Great lists! Love watching all your videos! I just got Radlands and can’t wait to play it. Ghost Stories, while not for everyone, is fun to play! Do you have the Whitemoon expansion? I want to get it but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. My partner and I have been playing Cabo. She is a light gamer and really likes it. So I just bought Silver Bullet, because of you guys, and think it is the next step up from Cabo! Thanks for a great channel! ❤️

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      We haven’t played with the expansion! What does it add? Hope you enjoy Silver Bullet!! It gets compared a lot to Cabo so really hope you have fun!

  • @aimajica
    @aimajica 3 года назад +2

    Great lists!
    My most played game and my favorite one of this section is - without a doubt - *Kingdomino*. This is for me the king of gateway/light family games: it's incredibly easy to teach (even with the expansion), has smooth and quick turns, a great balance between strategy & tactics, a welcoming and cute look on the table and an amazing ratio accesibility/depth. A modern classic. The new version (KD origins) adds some nice little twists on the recipe, and an interesting extra layer of puzzle (with the 3rd mode), while keeping the same vibe. I like to alternate the two depending on my mood and the people I play with.
    There are three games I adore on Jamie's list (MicroMacro [I've finished the 1 & 2 ; a great 2-player activity/game], Kingdomino & Empires of the North) and three on Jeff's list (Roll player [like Jamie, I can spend hours creating a character for a video game I will rarely play xD... and this one gives you this feeling + a great puzzle with dice ; the first expansion is a must-have though], Ghost Stories & Black Angel). But I am leaning a little bit more toward Team Jamie this time around, since she also has on her list "Gloomhaven JOTL", one of my favorite solo game, and "LOTR: the confrontation", that I just bought yesterday and really want to try!
    Radlands and Land Vs Sea are games I definitely need to get hold of, they look awesome! ^^

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing all of this!!! Seems like we have some similar tastes!

  • @elink2k1
    @elink2k1 3 года назад +1

    Here is my list:
    40 - Symphony No.9 - Bidding and Music theme... You get to sell your furniture if you need extra money... waaa?
    39 - Montana - This has been in my top 50 since it came out... Great use of a spinner and it makes ya talk funny
    38 - Concordia Venus - I love the bubbles of Aquatica but the maps beat it out... I have a lot of maps for this
    37 - Viscounts of the West Kingdom - Maybe the castle is broken but I love playing this game (2nd favorite in the series) ROUNDELS!
    36 - Fort - better than the roman animals - the theme really works and it plays really well (Build that deck)
    35 - It's a Wonderful World - I really don't need to play Splender or Spice Road... I have this game. perfect.
    34 - Anachrony - This is the epic worker placement game, who knew a loan is borrowing from your future self... time travel revealed.
    33 - The Silver River - The production kinda sucked but this is my 4X game. The story bits make it fun and dwarfed Eclipse.
    32 - Cthulhu Wars - Dudes on a map where everyone is sure that their powers are broken and they are going to win. HUGE PLASTIC!
    31 - Battle for Rokugan - Hidden Movement with Dudes on a Map Game... Yes you will get hurt in this game.
    30 - It Just Feels Like I'm Not Finished - I agree... What if we do 11 the first time and 9 the last time... We need more time to talk about the top 9 anyway.
    I definitely need to make a list of games you could teach me... cause there are quite a few I have not played on yalls list so far. Keep up the great work!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      There are a lot of games on this list we really want to try! Jamies been looking for a copy of Its a Wonderful world for awhile. Anachrony, Cthulhu Wars, Concordia Venus. Ugh so many good games in the world.

  • @azuravian
    @azuravian 3 года назад +1

    Hadn't even seen it before, but MicroMacro is now going on the to buy list.

  • @ianoble
    @ianoble 3 года назад +1

    I definitely need to try Radlands if it's anything like Netrunner. But 2p games are tough to get to the table.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      Yea I know this is probably too much of an oversimplification - but it’s a 2p lane fighter so I think it’s safe to compare. Radlands doesn’t have those big turn buildups like Netrunner - it’s more so on rails, but I definitely enjoyed having a game that scratched a bit of the Netrunner itch without the slog of a teach or relearn. And, it’s beautiful. Thanks for watching!

  • @resaledragon
    @resaledragon 3 года назад +1

    Entertaining, as always

  • @edwardwoods8423
    @edwardwoods8423 3 года назад +1

    Great list! Just played Radlands for the first time today, I can see why you both like it. I am also a big fan of Ghost Stories, and played a lot of it on the old iOS app. Have you tried Last Bastion? It is basically Ghost Stories 2ed.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      We haven’t tried Last Bastion - I think we both prefer the theme in Ghost Stories - does Last Bastion change any mechanics?

    • @edwardwoods8423
      @edwardwoods8423 3 года назад +1

      @@FostertheMeeple It streamlines play a little and there are some minor changes to cards. There are more player characters with different powers and the rules are greatly improved, but I agree the theme for the original is much better than generic fantasy.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      @@edwardwoods8423 I might check it out just for the comparison. Probably worth a play!

  • @ashleylittlefield4377
    @ashleylittlefield4377 3 года назад +1

    Jamie - Have you tried the Calico solo scenarios?

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      I think she answered this in discord! If not let me know and I’ll get her on it ;)

  • @leannesilvestro260
    @leannesilvestro260 3 года назад +1

    Jeff thinks Jamie is rude for not putting initiative higher … but he didn’t even give silver bullet a spot at all! Ruuuudeeee

  • @sebastiancisneros4353
    @sebastiancisneros4353 3 года назад +1

    I was thinking about getting Silver Bullet, but if Jeff prefer 50 other games and Jamie 32 games over it...i dont know if i should rethink it and maybe wait for your top 10 to see what other games are out there...

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Silver bullet is an amazing game! Lists in no way diminish love for other games - it’s purely an enjoyment thing for us and our viewers! Silver Bullet is one of our most played games ever the love is real! But definitely research, watch some content and find the games that spark joy for you!

  • @gottimighty
    @gottimighty 3 года назад +2

    If you like Kingdomino, Kingdomino Origins is a must!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      I’ve been on the fence about it - what changes?!

    • @gottimighty
      @gottimighty 3 года назад +2

      @@FostertheMeeple first of all it offers 3 gameplay modes.
      1. Discovery mode is basically like Kingdomino with the exception that instead of having tiles with crowns for scoring, these use fire symbols.
      Fire? So what?
      Volcanoes!!! Yes some of the tiles have a volcano terrain on one side. A volcano with one crater launches 1 fire token up to 3 spaces away. 2 craters? A two fire token up to 2 spaces away. The volcano with 3 craters launches a 3 fire token only 1 space away. Basically allowing you to add fire tokens to tiles that typically wouldn't score.
      2. Totem mode plays the same way as Discovery but uses wooden resources (Jamie will love them!) for each terrain type. It's basically a majority control of each resource for scoring in addition to standard scoring.
      3. Tribe mode plays using both previous modes but adding cavemen as a bonus. You'll need to spend resources to recruit specific cavemen. The hunter scores 3 points per mammoth found on any of the 8 squares surrounding him. Rinse and repeat for the other characters.
      It truly takes the original game to another level.

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      @@gottimighty thanks so much for this much detail!! I’ve heard good things so we will probably pick it up! Appreciate this Scotty!

  • @dougwarr9459
    @dougwarr9459 3 года назад +1

    Terraforming Mars is my favorite of all time. Must play with Prelude but that is only expansion you need. Cmon Jamie!!! (So sorry if I spelled your name wrong)

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Likely to grab prelude but Jamie might be more interested in Ares - so not sure what will end up happening!

  • @dultanur
    @dultanur 3 года назад +1

    Jeff, I'll play TM with you anytime you want buddy. It's also my wife's favorite game :)))

  • @robertsilver6181
    @robertsilver6181 3 года назад +1

    Maybe try ark nova, apparently is comparable to terraforming mars but with a them Jamie would probably like

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      We will once it’s available here locally!!

  • @malvinafis6907
    @malvinafis6907 3 года назад +2

    I recommended Kingdomino to my colleague. And she really enjoys it. Maybe I can show her more games and eventually play with her.

  • @jkledis
    @jkledis 3 года назад +1

    Have either of you played Jaws of the Lion Solo? 🦁 We are headed to Epcot on Friday 14th to the opening of the Festival of the Arts. My main goal is to purchase a Figment Popcorn Bucket!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Jim why you always gotta rub Disney in my face!!! Haven’t played JOTL solo no, we just gotta get Jo to play!

    • @jkledis
      @jkledis 3 года назад +1

      @@FostertheMeeple So I assume this is Jeff responding. Sorry to throw Disney in your face - but dang it is fun!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      @@jkledis we hope to be down your way this year!

  • @aarontaylor24
    @aarontaylor24 3 года назад +1

    Radlands looks interesting id be interested in playing it. I haven't really played any lane based battlers like this, but i backed untamed feral factions over a year ago. Waiting on that to deliver have you played it? Nothing wrong with loving root I would say that is my favorite game of all time. I cant wait for the marauders expansion so I can get it to the table easier with just my wife. We just got townsfolk tussle and that's shooting up my list

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      No have not played Untamed Feral Factions!! Let us know what you think of Townsfolk Tussle!

  • @FemmeSensei
    @FemmeSensei 3 года назад +1

    And hey Jeff, jump on TTS and I'll happily play Terraforming Mars with you if you want to get a couple folks together!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      TTS and I are not friends yet - but once I get more used to the system I’ll be sure to reach out!

  • @Gakraemer86
    @Gakraemer86 3 года назад +1

    I am learning that Jeff has very similar tastes to mine.

  • @kovray
    @kovray 3 года назад +1

    I really want to play The Initiative!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      I really want you to play the initiative and then keep us in the loop as you play.

  • @woundsdrone
    @woundsdrone 3 года назад +1

    Have y’all played TfM Ares Expedition yet? I wonder if this is the game that would make Jamie enjoy the TfM system and replace TfM in Jeff’s list (and be higher!). To be honest because of Ares Expedition I don’t care to play either TfM or Race for the Galaxy ever again. Rare that I find a game that replaces 2 games that I really like 😅

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад +1

      Jamie wants to grab it, so it likely will be added to the collection at some point!

    • @woundsdrone
      @woundsdrone 3 года назад +1

      @@FostertheMeeple yeah I think you would both love it. Look forward to the rest of this list!

  • @markheim5932
    @markheim5932 3 года назад +1

    Great list guys, awesome quick reviews including the simulated dice rolling. Jamie! Gloomhaven JOTL at 34???!!! Jeff I feel your pain. Any chance you guys can throw a quick graphic of each of your 10 picks at the end? Sometimes I don't get to watch all in one sitting and I forget.

  • @The_Illumi_Nation
    @The_Illumi_Nation 3 года назад +1

    RPG gaming night for me so can't view it yet, aaaaarrrggghh!

  • @GodkingSlayer
    @GodkingSlayer 2 года назад +1

    😇💜

  • @andyleggett18
    @andyleggett18 3 года назад +2

    Jeffrey! Stop hurting Jamie's feelings with your opinions!

    • @FostertheMeeple
      @FostertheMeeple  3 года назад

      NEVAAAAAA!

    • @markheim5932
      @markheim5932 3 года назад +1

      I love how my phone is giving me the option to translate NEVAAAAAA to English lol.

  • @JacobPorterLadder
    @JacobPorterLadder 3 года назад +1

    Cubits deserves better