Great video have defenders and just got zombies. I like the idea of defenders, but it goes from going great to just getting wrecked fast and scrambling with little options. Sounds like we need to try the expansion with it.
I have Tiny Epic Quest and Galaxies. Love them both. Have to say if you play Quest with the same people the analysis paralysis isn't nearly as bad. Never tried the solo mode on that, but I've heard a few people say it's solid so maybe I'll give it a shot. I liked the solo mode on Galaxies, but didn't try quest because I didn't think "beat your own score" would be what I was looking for.
I don't mind "beat your own score" if the basic actions are good. I love the spatial puzzle and don't need a whole lot of opposition, although I understand if others feel differently.
Late to this party it seems, but just having been getting into the Tinies, I've been delving hard into which one I should get next. I started with Zombies and my partner and I both love it - I've even spoiled it with the fitted card sleeves so I can stop cringing when they need to be shuffled lol. I really want dungeons next, it being complicated doesn't scare me, and personally I think I'll really enjoy the looting aspect of it all building up to a final boss! Looks like it'll be more custom size card sleeves to buy though lol
TE Western is not only my favorite TE game. But my 3rd favorite game of all time. It is incredibly thinky. I'm meh on its solo. When you play it enough, you learn to game it. But play it just because I like to see this bad boy on my table. Mechs is higher than Quest for me. Quest I liked at first but got boring. Mechs is a good small box programming game. And programming is my fav mechanism. Tactics is my #2 for TE. So much game in that box. I have not play pirates but you definitely make me want to pick it up.
Good to hear some different opinions! I am certainly not an expert. My main goal with this list was to present enough of the games to where people can form their own opinions.
@@OneStopCoopShop the one thing I say about the TE games is that they cast a wide net. I think there should be at least one TE game to please everyone but that means that not all can please everyone.
Wow, this is awesome! I will say I was a little disappointed that Vikings was so low as I just backed it. Defenders is by far my number one. Also, I did NOT like Quest at all for the AP reasons you mentioned - you have inspired me to play the solo variant and give that a try! You helped me pass on Dungeon - even though it sounds fun, I don't want it to be so complex given I play with my young ones a lot. Galaxies is fun, but man... Defenders gets so many plays in my house! (I also have Dinosaurs and Zombies which are fine for me)
Vikings was a taste thing for me. I really admire how it's built and how much it packs in there. I can see certain types of gamers naming it their favorite. Maybe it will be yours!
I personally find TE Quest to be one of, if not the most, underrated and under appreciated TE game in the series. It's the one no one ever seems to talk about or mention when talking TE. Everyone is all over Zombies, Mech and Galaxies but I feel Quest beats them all. ( and I love Galaxies )
Thanks for this video. I’m loving the tiny epic series. However I think the solo version of “Galaxies” is horseshit because it’s just too difficult with the dice roll working in against me too often. I love “Zombies” and “defenders” though my version of that game is a tad different. Good to know the ones I’m considering are good games.
I like Dungeons, painted mine and got a full 3d dungeon just to play it. But the poorly done rules make it feel like it's by a first time designer or a rough draft. The fact that you practically need the appendix to play (which isn't even included in the box) is moronic and a good example of how bad iconography can be in a game. I really like Quest but wish the theme came through better. Zombies and Defenders are also cool, good to hear Defenders is better with the expansion. I have it but have never played using it. I came here to see if Pirates might be a decent buy (compared to Black Fleet), but as soon as ypu said "rondel" I threw up, ha!
The only Tiny Epic we played was Galaxies and it was a good game. I don't remember having as many components as there are shown in this video, did they come with the kickstarter? Anyway, my wife and I agree the only thing holding it back was its tiny presence. If it had been scaled up a bit, included dual layered player boards, or the illustrations were a bit more vibrant it might still be on our shelf. It's a cool little niche though. Certainly lived up to its name. I wonder if they'll ever produce a full size deluxe version of their best selling titles.
Western is my number 1. The only reason why I think it's so low on your list is because you don't like poker combined with worker placement, or just don't like poker at all.
@@OneStopCoopShop this was the question i was going to ask as well - i already own dungeons and like it for solo; i think i might buy galaxies next for solo, although i'm burned out on victory point driving games.
@@OneStopCoopShop Sadly i bought Crimes hoping the solo play would be good, i was wrong - i dont think it should be played solo whatsoever. If you get 4 out of the 5 evidence than you will win, if you dont you lose; it varies hard on which events slow you down.
It baffles me as to how everyone thinks Tiny Epic Galaxies is so great. I own all the games in the series (except I haven't played Vikings yet) and I would put Galaxies at 11 only ahead of Mechs. I find Galaxies to be the most boring Tiny Epic game. My personal favorites are Dungeons, Tactics, and Zombies.
I find this one the easiest to get to the table with newer players. Every time I teach this one at my local library, people pick up the action dice and figure things out pretty quickly. I gave a lot of plus points for that.
@@OneStopCoopShop I do agree on it being easy to teach. I don't even disagree with your placement in your list, because it is a very well made game and probably most people's introduction into this series if they've been gaming a while. I enjoy it every time I play it but for some reason when it comes time to pick to play one of them I never choose that one over other ones.
The changes are very, very minor - take the first player token, and don't let the bot complete an action and a contract on the same turn. That's it. I'm actually surprised they don't just release a one paragraph thing on their website saying those are the new rules.
it doesn't always have to be about enjoyment only within the confines of the initial game. I kinda wish more would do a house rule vid that improves games.
@@bernan1 Personally, if I have to house rule a game I get rid of it. Too many games out there that are great out of the box for me to have to redesign someone's game. 😀
@@dustinboatman6134 That's great. However, the point of the vid isn't limited to games good right out of the box. It's simply how/why he ranked them. I've had a few games where one little change makes a world of difference. Does that somehow invalidate the experience because it's not played as was out of the box?
A lot of it is that their games so often have a million characters, which creates too many corner cases. Wish they could cut down, give a few solid heroes, and provide extra characters in expansions.
@@OneStopCoopShop I wish they did a better job at clarification section in the rule book. I think sometimes it's laughable how bad a job they do at the clarification section. Idk. In 2023 I think rule books should be pretty damn good. It's definitely doable. So if your rules are bad it's because you don't care
i liked trying to guess which game you were going to talk about next by what theme music you used for its intro. fun stuff. :)
Thanks! Exactly as intended :).
Same! Definitely helped me choose which couple to buy as well! Thank you for the video!
Tiny Epic Dungeons is fantastic... This game would be perfect if it was in a bigger box or have something less.
I love the dice system of this game.
I need a tiny epic Space Hulk. ; )
I’d play the heck out of that - Mike
This is what I we were waiting for! many thanks. Someone had to do it and Jason delivered.
This is so kind. Thank you!
Great video! As someone who has admired Tiny Epic from afar but hasn’t jumped in yet, I appreciate the breakdown of these 12 games.
Lots more to come!
Thx for the list man . Nice to see the difference between games .
That was the goal!
Yup, dark war or bust!! Pirates is pretty stinking good too! Nice list!!
Great video have defenders and just got zombies. I like the idea of defenders, but it goes from going great to just getting wrecked fast and scrambling with little options. Sounds like we need to try the expansion with it.
Awesome video, thank you for that! I am playing with the dungeons and considering defenders. You helped a lot!
Just got Zombies after already owning Dungeons and Defenders, watched your Zombies playthrough, and came here. Might just have to buy more! 🤑
For me, tiny epic tactics is one of the best 2 player games out there. IMO it gets less fun the more players there are. Great List!
Epic dungeon is such a great game. Zombie is the one I find kinda fiddly.
Agreed, although once you get into the flow of things with Zombies it can be a lot of fun imo
Too fiddly. It is decent ameritrash
Thanks for that wonderful ranking, Jason. Very informative.
My pleasure!
I have Tiny Epic Quest and Galaxies. Love them both. Have to say if you play Quest with the same people the analysis paralysis isn't nearly as bad. Never tried the solo mode on that, but I've heard a few people say it's solid so maybe I'll give it a shot. I liked the solo mode on Galaxies, but didn't try quest because I didn't think "beat your own score" would be what I was looking for.
I don't mind "beat your own score" if the basic actions are good. I love the spatial puzzle and don't need a whole lot of opposition, although I understand if others feel differently.
After watching this video you have officially sold me on these Tiny Epic games. Definitely going to go pick me up a few now.
Happy to help :)
Late to this party it seems, but just having been getting into the Tinies, I've been delving hard into which one I should get next. I started with Zombies and my partner and I both love it - I've even spoiled it with the fitted card sleeves so I can stop cringing when they need to be shuffled lol. I really want dungeons next, it being complicated doesn't scare me, and personally I think I'll really enjoy the looting aspect of it all building up to a final boss! Looks like it'll be more custom size card sleeves to buy though lol
I enjoy pretty much all of them, as you can see from the vid. Hope you enjoy your own further adventures!
Thank you for keeping me from the disappointment of Mechs. I was having same expectations as you.
You are quite welcome! To this day, I can’t bring myself to go back to it, even as it sits on my shelf because I’m a completionist.
TE Western is not only my favorite TE game. But my 3rd favorite game of all time.
It is incredibly thinky. I'm meh on its solo. When you play it enough, you learn to game it. But play it just because I like to see this bad boy on my table.
Mechs is higher than Quest for me. Quest I liked at first but got boring. Mechs is a good small box programming game. And programming is my fav mechanism.
Tactics is my #2 for TE. So much game in that box.
I have not play pirates but you definitely make me want to pick it up.
Good to hear some different opinions! I am certainly not an expert. My main goal with this list was to present enough of the games to where people can form their own opinions.
@@OneStopCoopShop the one thing I say about the TE games is that they cast a wide net. I think there should be at least one TE game to please everyone but that means that not all can please everyone.
Thanks for making the list! You have great soundtracks!
Took a long time to come together, but I think the final product was worth it!
Wow, this is awesome! I will say I was a little disappointed that Vikings was so low as I just backed it. Defenders is by far my number one. Also, I did NOT like Quest at all for the AP reasons you mentioned - you have inspired me to play the solo variant and give that a try! You helped me pass on Dungeon - even though it sounds fun, I don't want it to be so complex given I play with my young ones a lot. Galaxies is fun, but man... Defenders gets so many plays in my house! (I also have Dinosaurs and Zombies which are fine for me)
Vikings was a taste thing for me. I really admire how it's built and how much it packs in there. I can see certain types of gamers naming it their favorite. Maybe it will be yours!
@@OneStopCoopShop Plus, I find it shares a few things(besides just theme) with Blood Rage. Kind of hard to stand out in comparison to that one.
I personally find TE Quest to be one of, if not the most, underrated and under appreciated TE game in the series. It's the one no one ever seems to talk about or mention when talking TE. Everyone is all over Zombies, Mech and Galaxies but I feel Quest beats them all. ( and I love Galaxies )
For solo, I agree it’s way up there. I can still play today and enjoy the puzzle.
Thanks for this video. I’m loving the tiny epic series. However I think the solo version of “Galaxies” is horseshit because it’s just too difficult with the dice roll working in against me too often. I love “Zombies” and “defenders” though my version of that game is a tad different.
Good to know the ones I’m considering are good games.
Was looking for such video 😅
First rate evaluations
nice list I have only tiny epic dungeon so hard to comment on other game but I agree on the one that i have
Nice job with this I’m gonna grab the easier ones to start.
I like Dungeons, painted mine and got a full 3d dungeon just to play it. But the poorly done rules make it feel like it's by a first time designer or a rough draft. The fact that you practically need the appendix to play (which isn't even included in the box) is moronic and a good example of how bad iconography can be in a game.
I really like Quest but wish the theme came through better. Zombies and Defenders are also cool, good to hear Defenders is better with the expansion. I have it but have never played using it.
I came here to see if Pirates might be a decent buy (compared to Black Fleet), but as soon as ypu said "rondel" I threw up, ha!
Glad I could help you make, or avoid, a purchasing decision!
Great vid, subbed
Thank you!
The only Tiny Epic we played was Galaxies and it was a good game. I don't remember having as many components as there are shown in this video, did they come with the kickstarter? Anyway, my wife and I agree the only thing holding it back was its tiny presence. If it had been scaled up a bit, included dual layered player boards, or the illustrations were a bit more vibrant it might still be on our shelf. It's a cool little niche though. Certainly lived up to its name. I wonder if they'll ever produce a full size deluxe version of their best selling titles.
I probably should have specified that I was showing the game with the Beyond the Black expansion.
Western is my number 1. The only reason why I think it's so low on your list is because you don't like poker combined with worker placement, or just don't like poker at all.
I happen to love poker, just didn't feel it was integrated with everything else. Western is still a good game I would recommend.
Great video!
I really appreciate that, thank you!
Ranked from a “solo” perspective?
Solo played a significant role in the rankings, yes. I have comments on all of the solo modes (except for Vikings) in the video.
@@OneStopCoopShop To me, if it was going more towards competitive Tactics would have been higher. That's a fun one multiplayer.
Nice, Thanks.
You’re welcome!
Tiny Epic defendeur are look great in solo, but it's good also in multi ?
If the group likes a simple set of options for turns, then yeah. If they want more, there are meatier coop game for that.
In your personal opinion, which of these work better in solo? I like the ameritrash / dungeon crawlers games.I am trying to decide... can you help me?
Tiny epic dungeons is the best one for that. Quest also has some good dice rolling.
@@OneStopCoopShop this was the question i was going to ask as well - i already own dungeons and like it for solo; i think i might buy galaxies next for solo, although i'm burned out on victory point driving games.
I want now your opinion of Tiny Epic Crimes, thanks
Middle of the pack so far
@@OneStopCoopShop Sadly i bought Crimes hoping the solo play would be good, i was wrong - i dont think it should be played solo whatsoever. If you get 4 out of the 5 evidence than you will win, if you dont you lose; it varies hard on which events slow you down.
It baffles me as to how everyone thinks Tiny Epic Galaxies is so great. I own all the games in the series (except I haven't played Vikings yet) and I would put Galaxies at 11 only ahead of Mechs. I find Galaxies to be the most boring Tiny Epic game.
My personal favorites are Dungeons, Tactics, and Zombies.
I agree to an extent. I don't find it boring, but I do find myself not wanting to play it compared to the other Tiny Epic titles I own.
I find this one the easiest to get to the table with newer players. Every time I teach this one at my local library, people pick up the action dice and figure things out pretty quickly. I gave a lot of plus points for that.
@@OneStopCoopShop I do agree on it being easy to teach. I don't even disagree with your placement in your list, because it is a very well made game and probably most people's introduction into this series if they've been gaming a while. I enjoy it every time I play it but for some reason when it comes time to pick to play one of them I never choose that one over other ones.
What about new one Tine Epic crimes?? Where would it stand??
I haven’t played a finished version, only the prototype. Middle of the pack for now, we’ll see when I get a final copy.
I don’t understand how Tiny Epic Dinosaurs ranked so high when you have to modify the rules to make it playable.
The changes are very, very minor - take the first player token, and don't let the bot complete an action and a contract on the same turn. That's it. I'm actually surprised they don't just release a one paragraph thing on their website saying those are the new rules.
it doesn't always have to be about enjoyment only within the confines of the initial game. I kinda wish more would do a house rule vid that improves games.
@@bernan1 Personally, if I have to house rule a game I get rid of it. Too many games out there that are great out of the box for me to have to redesign someone's game. 😀
@@dustinboatman6134 That's great. However, the point of the vid isn't limited to games good right out of the box. It's simply how/why he ranked them.
I've had a few games where one little change makes a world of difference. Does that somehow invalidate the experience because it's not played as was out of the box?
@@bernan1 I know, I am not disputing his ranking. Just my thoughts on having to house rule a game to make it good.
TE always has such crappy rule books
A lot of it is that their games so often have a million characters, which creates too many corner cases. Wish they could cut down, give a few solid heroes, and provide extra characters in expansions.
@@OneStopCoopShop I wish they did a better job at clarification section in the rule book. I think sometimes it's laughable how bad a job they do at the clarification section. Idk. In 2023 I think rule books should be pretty damn good. It's definitely doable. So if your rules are bad it's because you don't care
Your videos are great but your lighting is terrible
Thanks for the compliment! The lighting is fine, the webcam I use is doesn’t play nice with it. That might get addressed someday.