@@JennaRoseBeasley I didn't realize there were so many board games out there. Have you ever played, New York Zoo? I'm thinking of ordering that one as well.
You have a wonderful channel, Jenna. I highly suggest you try Mr. Jack, based on some of the game elements you enjoy. It is for 2 players, exclusively. It's got deduction, and it's asymmetrical. I enjoy both roles.
Great video and nice list of recommendations. In regards to your question: A few photos or short video clips of the game you're talking about is always welcomed 🙂
The front facing board games Are a completely inefficient way to store stuff but dang it’s nice lookin haha if ever we do that, we almost always hide games behind them because, yeah space is precious ha
I've mostly just soloed Scythe and I love it. The solo mode is quite confrontational. Santorini is a great game. Very simple rules but it's really hard to master. Even though it doesn't have any randomness, it's still possible that two people with different skill levels could have fun with it. It has so many choices that it's possible to be completely surprised by some clever move. I prefer not to use the god powers, cause I think the base game is just so elegant by itself. I mostly play backgammon with my daughter almost daily. My partner is not a big gamer but she enjoys some Agricola, Terraforming Mars or Wingspan every now and then.
I would love to try out Scythe solo sometime! It’s such a good game, can’t go wrong with any player count honestly. 👏🏻 and exactly! Santorini has a slight similarity to chess. It’s very basic in the gameplay but it is so challenging to master. And trying to master it is so much fun!
My recommendation: you should start playing games solo that are also playable multiplayer. I started 3 years ago and it's the best hobby, but you don't want to limit yourself to only games that you can find people to play with you (that's been my experience).
OMG! I'm so proud of myself for having played a game you recommended before I ever heard you talk about it :D I LOVED Chronicles of Crime. I am crime scene investigator for sure every time LOL
Ohhh I think we have played Viticulture 2 players as well but it has been so long! We need to do that again. I need the original Azul in our collection still. I play it on BGA and love it. Just need to get Francis to like it too. Hehe. He’s not the biggest fan of thinky puzzle games. 🤣 Can’t wait to try Ark Nova! It looks amazing!
Please consider doing some "how to play" videos. You know so much about board games that even some playthrough videos for some of your favorite games would help people, like me, who are just getting into this wonderful hobby.
I would absolutely love to dive more into how to play and play-through videos in the future! Once we get the game room finished and figure out a good filming set up it will happen! 😊👏🏻 also welcome to this amazing hobby! It is absolutely amazing.
Late pledges for the Everdell Complete Collection kickstarter are still open (nudge, nudge) :) I'm looking forward to one of my Kallax spots being filled with that big ol' Everdell box.
Put 4 games horizontal behind the display games…that way you get all the storage plus the cool look. That’s what I do. :) I keep a spreadsheet map for exact location of all games (300+ games) for guests to quickly find any fame.
just found your channel. definitely prefer videos with pictures overlaid! ty for asking. would like more in depth discussion about the mechanisms and systems of the games too if you have time!
Hey! Thank you! I definitely recommend checking out my new board game channel! The Board Game Garden! I’ll be diving more into individual game discussions over there! Super excited! 😊
I'm not sure about the dimensions of your shelf, but on mine there is room to store 4 or 5 games behind the one featured in the front. Great list of games!
I need to add the original Azul to our collection! I absolutely LOVE playing it on Board Game Arena. We have Summer Pavilion and it’s a lot of fun as well! Trails looks like a good one! I really want Parks as well! I’ll have to check out Pan Am too! Thank you so much for the recommendations Shoji! 😊
Hello, just started watching your stuff, here are some of my suggestions: Just 2 Player games: Caper Europe, Targi, Jaipur, Raptor, Haven. Good Red Raven Game: Near & Far
Yeup! A few people told me and I feel dumb. 🤣 no idea why I didn’t think you could put games behind. I guess because I want to see all my games at once. But it looks so good! 👏🏻
@@JennaRoseBeasley to be fair when you mentioned how the window was reflecting on those games, it wasn’t too noticeable to me so don’t stress too too much 🥰
Killing the board game vids! I get so jazzed every time haha. Can't wait to see how the game room turns out!
Thank you so much Laura! 🥰 seriously that makes me so happy because I have been loving making these videos so much. Can’t wait to share the game room!
I prefer your game vids. Love them, and I do love when you put pics of the games in your vids, too!
Thanks!! I didn't even know I needed these games but I just ordered several to try out.
Yay! I’m so happy I could introduce you to these! I hope you enjoy the games! They are all amazing! 😊💕
@@JennaRoseBeasley I didn't realize there were so many board games out there. Have you ever played, New York Zoo? I'm thinking of ordering that one as well.
You have a wonderful channel, Jenna. I highly suggest you try Mr. Jack, based on some of the game elements you enjoy. It is for 2 players, exclusively. It's got deduction, and it's asymmetrical. I enjoy both roles.
I like Scythe with 2 players too! I think when there are only 2 players, it means less combat. Great list, thanks for the video. Liked and subbed! 😄
Thanks for the recommendations. I've been having my eye on Alchemist and Scythe for awhile.
Pictures/videos are super helpful. ♥️
Would love some video clips and pictures while you talk about the games!
Also would love a quick overview of games to play by yourself, like the search for planet X 😊
Great video and nice list of recommendations. In regards to your question: A few photos or short video clips of the game you're talking about is always welcomed 🙂
I'd love to see some sweet B-Roll footage while you talk about the games :D
The front facing board games Are a completely inefficient way to store stuff but dang it’s nice lookin haha if ever we do that, we almost always hide games behind them because, yeah space is precious ha
See that is the smart way to do it! Haha! I don’t know why I didn’t think about doing that. 🤣 please just disregard my hot take.
Yeah I pick and choose my favorite covers to face outward and store a bunch of games behind them.
Most people have 4 or 5 games behind the onse facing front on a Kalex shelf like that not just 1. So getting 5-6 per cube. Just FYI
Ahhh yes. 🤣👏🏻 I feel like an idiot now. Thanks for letting me know James!
@@JennaRoseBeasley No worries friend. I also love Search for Planet X and it is great solo.
@@jamesbrazeal3847 ohh! Yeah I’m so excited to try it solo! 😊👏🏻
Part 2 please!!!
I've mostly just soloed Scythe and I love it. The solo mode is quite confrontational. Santorini is a great game. Very simple rules but it's really hard to master. Even though it doesn't have any randomness, it's still possible that two people with different skill levels could have fun with it. It has so many choices that it's possible to be completely surprised by some clever move. I prefer not to use the god powers, cause I think the base game is just so elegant by itself.
I mostly play backgammon with my daughter almost daily. My partner is not a big gamer but she enjoys some Agricola, Terraforming Mars or Wingspan every now and then.
I would love to try out Scythe solo sometime! It’s such a good game, can’t go wrong with any player count honestly. 👏🏻 and exactly! Santorini has a slight similarity to chess. It’s very basic in the gameplay but it is so challenging to master. And trying to master it is so much fun!
I enjoyed this video, but I am new to playing board games. Smaller two player board games would be great.
I am so glad you enjoyed Caroline! 🥰 I will definitely be doing the smaller 2 player games soon!
My recommendation: you should start playing games solo that are also playable multiplayer. I started 3 years ago and it's the best hobby, but you don't want to limit yourself to only games that you can find people to play with you (that's been my experience).
OMG! I'm so proud of myself for having played a game you recommended before I ever heard you talk about it :D I LOVED Chronicles of Crime. I am crime scene investigator for sure every time LOL
My partner and I love to play viticulture, 7 wonders duel, Azul and Ark Nova as 2 player games 😊
Ohhh I think we have played Viticulture 2 players as well but it has been so long! We need to do that again. I need the original Azul in our collection still. I play it on BGA and love it. Just need to get Francis to like it too. Hehe. He’s not the biggest fan of thinky puzzle games. 🤣 Can’t wait to try Ark Nova! It looks amazing!
Please consider doing some "how to play" videos. You know so much about board games that even some playthrough videos for some of your favorite games would help people, like me, who are just getting into this wonderful hobby.
I would absolutely love to dive more into how to play and play-through videos in the future! Once we get the game room finished and figure out a good filming set up it will happen! 😊👏🏻 also welcome to this amazing hobby! It is absolutely amazing.
Great video!
Deduction games I like include Search For Planet X and The Shipwreck Arcana.
Haha, I should have finished watching before I commented!
Late pledges for the Everdell Complete Collection kickstarter are still open (nudge, nudge) :) I'm looking forward to one of my Kallax spots being filled with that big ol' Everdell box.
My husband said no to Kallax and got me a more efficient shelf instead.
Put 4 games horizontal behind the display games…that way you get all the storage plus the cool look. That’s what I do. :)
I keep a spreadsheet map for exact location of all games (300+ games) for guests to quickly find any fame.
just found your channel. definitely prefer videos with pictures overlaid! ty for asking. would like more in depth discussion about the mechanisms and systems of the games too if you have time!
Hey! Thank you! I definitely recommend checking out my new board game channel! The Board Game Garden! I’ll be diving more into individual game discussions over there! Super excited! 😊
I'm not sure about the dimensions of your shelf, but on mine there is room to store 4 or 5 games behind the one featured in the front. Great list of games!
Yes! A few people mentioned that and I feel like a ding dong for not thinking about it more. 🤣 Thank you so much Billy!
Also, please make a video with "easier" games as well.
Will definitely be doing that! Already have a pretty solid list planned! 😊
Definitely recommend the other two games in the Arzium Storybook trilogy: Near and Far, Now or Never
Azul, Pan Am, and Trails are my go to two player games. They are also great with three or four.
I need to add the original Azul to our collection! I absolutely LOVE playing it on Board Game Arena. We have Summer Pavilion and it’s a lot of fun as well! Trails looks like a good one! I really want Parks as well! I’ll have to check out Pan Am too! Thank you so much for the recommendations Shoji! 😊
Hello, just started watching your stuff, here are some of my suggestions:
Just 2 Player games: Caper Europe, Targi, Jaipur, Raptor, Haven.
Good Red Raven Game: Near & Far
There is room for about 4 games behind each of those front-facing games. No reason not to use that space.
Yeup! A few people told me and I feel dumb. 🤣 no idea why I didn’t think you could put games behind. I guess because I want to see all my games at once. But it looks so good! 👏🏻
the new display does look good though :)
Thank you so much Brit! 🥰 I need to figure out the lighting though. It was bugging me so much! Haha.
@@JennaRoseBeasley to be fair when you mentioned how the window was reflecting on those games, it wasn’t too noticeable to me so don’t stress too too much 🥰
Yes please do smaller games as well.
Will do! 🥰👏🏻
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Our weeknight go to is Cartographers
LOVE CARTOGRAPHERS. 😊👏🏻 Have you played the new Cartographers Hero’s? I’ve been tempted to grab it!
@@JennaRoseBeasley we don’t like Cartographers heroes as much and don’t play it very often
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Hey! Francis! Talk to us bro. ;)
Great video! Would be better if you spoke less and put up more visuals/images of the board game. Thanks!