#1 game for me is Clans of Caledonia. The kickstarter for the Industria edition went gangbusters, which says it all. I've only ever played it on BGA, so I'm sooo looking forward to getting my hands on the actual board game. A close second is Castles of Burgundy. I have the deluxe version of that one too. Just amazing. I have to say... you guys are so fun to watch. I love how chilled you both are and the banter between you is just awesome. I've been watching the Brothers Murph as well and they are great to watch also. Keep up the great work. All the best from Oz.
I’m new to Board Games and am only doing Solo as I cannot find anyone to play. I haven’t played a lot but right now I’m enjoying Trailblazer - The John Muir Trail.
Jamie does a series for Boardgame geek, just showing solo games. You should check it out. There are so many solo games and games with solo modes, it is a great time to get into the hobby.
My number one game to play is Final Girl!! Not going to lie, looked into it years ago because of this channel. I love how you can change up the killers & locations!! Solo means I get it to the table more often, but man can it be a hard game to beat!!
Excellent series of videos you two! These games are wonderful picks, a bunch I still need to try as well. My number one game is Castles of Burgundy. Can’t wait till you finish that boring ol background😂
My all time favorite games are any of the Clank games! I love deck-building and I think they do it so well! Y’all are doing awesome work, love the content!
My number one game of all time is Quacks of Quedlinburg with witches expansion!! And a little bonus my number one game of last year is River Valley Glassworks that cracked my top 10!!
#1 game of all time (at this exact moment lol) is Cosmic Encounter. Love how straight forward the gameplay is and yet how every game can feel so different depending on what aliens are in the game. On a side note, I received my kickstarter pledge for Silver Platinum Edition last week and thought of you two because I originally bought Silver Bullet way-back-when off of your recommendation. Thanks for all the great content you guys put out! I’m always looking forward to the next video; cheers!
Love you guys! My number one game (currently) is new to my list because i had never played it until the 10th Anniversary edition, but Firefly the Board Game is AMAZING! It dethroned Brass: Birmingham for me, now my #2 game. Keep up the awesome content!!
I so look forward to these lists every year, both on your channel as well as others. If you're going to force me to name a #1 favorite, I guess I'll go with Castles of Burgundy. It is truly wonderful, but I need to play so many more games that I've purchased and not played yet, to see if it ultimately holds up as the all time favorite
I really enjoyed this series. You both present such an array of games and it's just cool to see what you both vibe with. I think my favorite game of all time is Suburbia. It's just a game I'm always down to play.
My #1 game is Kingdom Death: Monster. Always have a blast when I'm able to get a group to play it. I also picked up a copy of final girl thanks to your channel! Can't wait to try it out this week
This year, my #1 is Unsettled! I have had a blast exploring and occasionally escaping successfully from all these wacky planets. The writing hits just right for my family.
Obession is a super solid #2 choice. It's probably my (non-gamer) wife's favourite game. And almost everyone we've introduced the game to has ended up buying it themselves. My favourite game of all-time is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Change is Constant/City Fall. While still a solid game, it's mostly because of the implementation of the IP. My #2 game of all time is Wayfarers of the South Tigris - which is much more indicative of my usual taste as a medium/heavy euro-gamer who mostly plays solo.
@@garlandofbooks4494 I've probably played it solo the most. But then would be two players with my wife. I've played three players three times and we did four players once. Four players was great but it was very long (about four hours). Two players were new, though. So, take that with a grain of salt. I love it as a solo game but it also works really well at 2-3 players.
Love your point on ARCS and the group. I get people all the time telling me I’m wrong on ARCS and our experiences aren’t even comparable due to group dynamics.
Number one game of all time, is easily 7 Wonders with Leaders. It's so good every time we play it, and we've been playing it for 12 years or something. It just never gets old, it's always unique, always challenging, and always fun.
Current number 1 is ARCS by Leder Games. I just enjoy it so much and am only scratching the surface. Jeff’s top 10 names several of my top10 so I’m going to keep trying his suggestions.
Thanks so much for doing this series every year guys ☺ I can only imagine the time it takes to rank and film it all, and its so so appreciated! I love seeing where games fall from year to year, and always end up trying out games I haven't yet from lists like this one. I would honestly watch a Top 100, Top 500 etc, but understand that's an unfair ask on my part haha. I would also love to see your lists for Top 10 Deduction games, and Top 10 COIN games 😌 just because I value both your opinions so much, but again know what a lot of work these things take , so a very no pressure suggestion 😊
According to my most recent Pub Meeple, this years number one game is Oceans - and I will stress that its because The Deep deck makes it SO much more fun and interesting
Woo-hoo top ten! My favorite game of all time is Spirit Island. So tough and yet when I get killed quickly I just want to start it right back up and play again! Thanks Jeff and Jamie!
My partner is a huge board gamer and he is trying to get me into the hobby. He is always trying to find the games I will enjoy. My favorite one so far is Cascadia but I am really excited to try more and more
Just started playing two weeks ago, first game I bought was Final Girl and it’s #1 for me. Will be buying more and with your top list I’m now looking forward to buying Obsession. Thank you both, love your banter back and forth. Will be back to check more of your videos out.
My #1 is Everdell especially with the solo Mistwood expansion and Nightweeve AI. Love how it takes and restrict cards and especially love the artwork on the game itself!
My current #1 is Lost Ruins of Arnak followed by #2 Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, #3 Unmatched, #4 Keep the Heroes Out, and #5 Ark Nova. Thanks for sharing your Top 50, I love hearing about great games!
Castle Panic is my number 1. I like the co-op and the randomness of the challenge plus most people like it when brought to the table. However, I just got Harmonies and it is jumping up quickly.
I’m very new to the hobby and have been loving your videos. My #1 game right now is Cascadia. Though I’m also loving Harmonies. Played Fromage for the first time today as well and can definitely see that rising up the list.
I think my number one game is still Lost Ruins of Arnak. I need to play it more that's for sure. I got to play the Twinkle Twinkle alpha on BGA and it was pretty fun
Love these lists. Always helps with new games I should invest in. I would love to get in on a Root digital game with Jeff someday (even though you have your Root Group).
Amazing top 10 list, all amazing games. I'll just once more time try to plug Summoner Wars 2nd Edition for you, asymmetric faction card skirmish game, strong theme, fairly quick gameplay and easy setup.
Honored to be apart of the group that enjoys Root games alongside Jeff! I think were going on 3 years straight of just a Root game over and over? Wild. Love you both. I think I need to actually get Final Girl. I would glady be one of the ones to die in your future games of Final Girl!
#1 game for me of all time has to be Disney Villainous. Seeing how much it has evolved over time and the amount of expansions it’s had and keeps adding has kept my group and I still playing and still having a blast when playing. It was the game that got me into the hobby as well. Absolutely love it!
Great videos as always! I have enjoyed listening to you both relate why games are great. My number one is still Five Tribes. For me, it still feels like the perfect game.
#1 game is Smallworld, more for the memories associated with it. It's a great game but for us it was our one "hobbyist" game for years. It's what we introduced people to, how we got our now teenagers into boardgames and is a really good second step game after gateways like Catan and TTR.
My number one game of all time is wingspan! It is one of the main games that catapulted me into the hobby and I just love making silly lil bird engines! And I want to eat the eggs. And I’m already obsessed with finspan 😅😅
Vast is one I've wanted to play for years and haven't had a chance. A friend has the Mysterious Manor sequel, so hopefully I can at least try that one.
My current #1 is Lisboa. One of the most beautiful productions between the artwork and components. Plays silky smooth once learned, and yet so intellectually stimulating. Excited to try more Lacerda games to see if others compete!
It's tough to pick a number 1, but I'd have to go with Spirit Island. So many different possibilities with all the spirits, adversaries, and scenarios. Never gets old.
My #1 game last year is Arkham Horror LCG. I played so much of it with a friend in 2 players. We both finished 5 campaigns so far and now new expansion is coming out this February/March, I'm so excited to get it! 😆
My favorite game of all time has to be Chinatown. Love negotiating with my friends. Great video! Will have to whip out my dusty copy of Final girl and give it another shot
I’m just getting back into the hobby and discovering solo gaming, so my #1 may change over time. But as of now, Final Girl is my current #1. High replayability, great theming, and honestly fun overall. Plus, the clackity clack of dice is just very satisfying
Right there with Jeff that Root is #1. Such an amazing game and I love that every game can feel different based on number of players which factions are picked. Also just got into Marvel Champions and loving it, and Dice Throne is always a go-to at nearly every game night my game group does
My #1 is Cthulhu Death May Die. I enjoy the variability and tension of the game. It always gets down to the final round! Win or lose it’s a great experience.
You can't spell "army of curmudgeons" without ARCS. I think my #1 is still Obsession. I just had to reorganize everything to cram the Characters expansion into the box, so now I really really want to play it again (it's been too long). Maybe I'll bring it to Level Up? Thanks for two fantastic lists!
There are so many games that I love and so many of them could be my number one game of all time! If I have to pick one, it has to be Avalon: the big box, we spend so many hours playing this game and every one of them felt different and we always had a blast playing this.
My #1 game is Space Hulk. My family had quite a few board games growing up, but it was the very first board game I bought with my own money. Root is a very close second.
#1 game for me is Clans of Caledonia. The kickstarter for the Industria edition went gangbusters, which says it all. I've only ever played it on BGA, so I'm sooo looking forward to getting my hands on the actual board game. A close second is Castles of Burgundy. I have the deluxe version of that one too. Just amazing. I have to say... you guys are so fun to watch. I love how chilled you both are and the banter between you is just awesome. I've been watching the Brothers Murph as well and they are great to watch also. Keep up the great work. All the best from Oz.
#1 Everdell! I love the artwork and all the characters 🥰
#1 game of all time is Castles of Burgundy. I just love it! It brings me joy. Love this series! Great job you guys!
#1 game is Lost Ruins of Arnak. It has been ever since it came out. Somehow, it scratches every board game itch I have.
Spirit Island! My wife and I play it together weekly, and it was also the game the first got me deeper into "hobby" boardgaming.
I’m new to Board Games and am only doing Solo as I cannot find anyone to play. I haven’t played a lot but right now I’m enjoying Trailblazer - The John Muir Trail.
The John Muir Trail is sooo good!
Came to the right channel! Enjoy the journey!
Jamie does a series for Boardgame geek, just showing solo games. You should check it out.
There are so many solo games and games with solo modes, it is a great time to get into the hobby.
Harmonies and three sisters are amazing solo games with great themes. I hope you enjoy the new hobby!
My number 1 game is A Gentle Rain. It helps calm me down every time I play it whether I win or lose!
Three sisters is that game for me ❤
Ark Nova is my favorite game of all time! It deserves all the love.
My #1 of all time is Dwellings of Eldervale. I love the blend of mechanisms.
I'm relatively new to board gaming. For now, my favorite game is Everdell with Wingspan as a close second.
Try a Stefan Feld game like the Castles of Burgundy or The Oracle of Delphi!
My number one game to play is Final Girl!! Not going to lie, looked into it years ago because of this channel. I love how you can change up the killers & locations!! Solo means I get it to the table more often, but man can it be a hard game to beat!!
Excellent series of videos you two! These games are wonderful picks, a bunch I still need to try as well.
My number one game is Castles of Burgundy.
Can’t wait till you finish that boring ol background😂
For me, it's Whistle Mountain. Lots of games I love, but this combines so many of my favourite mechanisms.
My all time favorite games are any of the Clank games! I love deck-building and I think they do it so well! Y’all are doing awesome work, love the content!
Currently I am loving Quacks. We just taught it to our kiddos and they are loving it.
Ark Nova is my number 1. It encompasses many mechanisms I love and it is fun and has tons of cards.
My number one game of all time is Quacks of Quedlinburg with witches expansion!! And a little bonus my number one game of last year is River Valley Glassworks that cracked my top 10!!
Marvel Champions and Final Girl: *chef’s kiss* bellissimo.
Wonderland’s War has been my favorite since it came out. But Distilled is rocketing up my list!
My #1 is Flamecraft. Love the artwork, and the variety of all the shops
#1 game of all time (at this exact moment lol) is Cosmic Encounter. Love how straight forward the gameplay is and yet how every game can feel so different depending on what aliens are in the game.
On a side note, I received my kickstarter pledge for Silver Platinum Edition last week and thought of you two because I originally bought Silver Bullet way-back-when off of your recommendation. Thanks for all the great content you guys put out! I’m always looking forward to the next video; cheers!
Great fun game as always. My top 1 is Too Many Bones! 🎉🎉🎉
Yay for Obsesion! I think it’s my favorite currently :) I *am* a fancy British family, thank you for noticing! 😂 ah those pesky American heiresses.
My #1 is Cascadia - good level of puzzle and thinking while not being combative or mean.
Love you guys! My number one game (currently) is new to my list because i had never played it until the 10th Anniversary edition, but Firefly the Board Game is AMAZING! It dethroned Brass: Birmingham for me, now my #2 game. Keep up the awesome content!!
I so look forward to these lists every year, both on your channel as well as others. If you're going to force me to name a #1 favorite, I guess I'll go with Castles of Burgundy. It is truly wonderful, but I need to play so many more games that I've purchased and not played yet, to see if it ultimately holds up as the all time favorite
I am new to board gaming and have enjoyed quite a few, but I guess my number 1 right now is parks. I just love the art work and theme.
#1 game of all time ark nova! Played it lots on BGA, solo mode and I love to play it at home with friends.
I really enjoyed this series. You both present such an array of games and it's just cool to see what you both vibe with. I think my favorite game of all time is Suburbia. It's just a game I'm always down to play.
My #1 game is Kingdom Death: Monster. Always have a blast when I'm able to get a group to play it. I also picked up a copy of final girl thanks to your channel! Can't wait to try it out this week
This year, my #1 is Unsettled! I have had a blast exploring and occasionally escaping successfully from all these wacky planets. The writing hits just right for my family.
#1. Dominion. It got me into the hobby. :)
Great video, always love to hear people’s favorite games. My favorite game of all time is Concordia.
My number 1 game of all time is Nemesis. I just love how every game is different but always a cinematic-like experience
Obession is a super solid #2 choice. It's probably my (non-gamer) wife's favourite game. And almost everyone we've introduced the game to has ended up buying it themselves. My favourite game of all-time is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Change is Constant/City Fall. While still a solid game, it's mostly because of the implementation of the IP. My #2 game of all time is Wayfarers of the South Tigris - which is much more indicative of my usual taste as a medium/heavy euro-gamer who mostly plays solo.
Great to hear about Obsession! My copy is in the mail and I’m excited! How many people do you usually play with?
@@garlandofbooks4494 I've probably played it solo the most. But then would be two players with my wife. I've played three players three times and we did four players once. Four players was great but it was very long (about four hours). Two players were new, though. So, take that with a grain of salt. I love it as a solo game but it also works really well at 2-3 players.
Love your point on ARCS and the group. I get people all the time telling me I’m wrong on ARCS and our experiences aren’t even comparable due to group dynamics.
Number one game of all time, is easily 7 Wonders with Leaders. It's so good every time we play it, and we've been playing it for 12 years or something. It just never gets old, it's always unique, always challenging, and always fun.
My favorite game is Everdell. Love the art, theme and strategy that goes behind building your city.
My #1 game is The White Castle (especially with the Matcha expansion) :)
Current number 1 is ARCS by Leder Games. I just enjoy it so much and am only scratching the surface. Jeff’s top 10 names several of my top10 so I’m going to keep trying his suggestions.
Thanks so much for doing this series every year guys ☺ I can only imagine the time it takes to rank and film it all, and its so so appreciated! I love seeing where games fall from year to year, and always end up trying out games I haven't yet from lists like this one. I would honestly watch a Top 100, Top 500 etc, but understand that's an unfair ask on my part haha.
I would also love to see your lists for Top 10 Deduction games, and Top 10 COIN games 😌 just because I value both your opinions so much, but again know what a lot of work these things take , so a very no pressure suggestion 😊
My favorite game is Betrayal at House on the Hill, so much fun!
According to my most recent Pub Meeple, this years number one game is Oceans - and I will stress that its because The Deep deck makes it SO much more fun and interesting
Dead of Winter is one of our game night favorites.
Woo-hoo top ten! My favorite game of all time is Spirit Island. So tough and yet when I get killed quickly I just want to start it right back up and play again! Thanks Jeff and Jamie!
Loving Patchwork!
My partner is a huge board gamer and he is trying to get me into the hobby. He is always trying to find the games I will enjoy. My favorite one so far is Cascadia but I am really excited to try more and more
Just started playing two weeks ago, first game I bought was Final Girl and it’s #1 for me. Will be buying more and with your top list I’m now looking forward to buying Obsession. Thank you both, love your banter back and forth. Will be back to check more of your videos out.
So many games! So hard to rank them! Right now I’ll say my number 1 is Karvi. I like upgrading my ship, moving my ship and doing all the things!
My #1 is Everdell especially with the solo Mistwood expansion and Nightweeve AI. Love how it takes and restrict cards and especially love the artwork on the game itself!
My #1 is A Feast for Odin. Thank you for the videos!
After thinking about it in depth, my favorite all time game is simply Ticket to Ride for its simplicity.
I think my favorite game right now is Fromage.
My current #1 is Lost Ruins of Arnak followed by #2 Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, #3 Unmatched, #4 Keep the Heroes Out, and #5 Ark Nova. Thanks for sharing your Top 50, I love hearing about great games!
Castle Panic is my number 1. I like the co-op and the randomness of the challenge plus most people like it when brought to the table. However, I just got Harmonies and it is jumping up quickly.
I’m very new to the hobby and have been loving your videos. My #1 game right now is Cascadia. Though I’m also loving Harmonies. Played Fromage for the first time today as well and can definitely see that rising up the list.
I think my number one game is still Lost Ruins of Arnak. I need to play it more that's for sure. I got to play the Twinkle Twinkle alpha on BGA and it was pretty fun
Love these lists. Always helps with new games I should invest in. I would love to get in on a Root digital game with Jeff someday (even though you have your Root Group).
Amazing top 10 list, all amazing games. I'll just once more time try to plug Summoner Wars 2nd Edition for you, asymmetric faction card skirmish game, strong theme, fairly quick gameplay and easy setup.
Honored to be apart of the group that enjoys Root games alongside Jeff! I think were going on 3 years straight of just a Root game over and over? Wild. Love you both. I think I need to actually get Final Girl. I would glady be one of the ones to die in your future games of Final Girl!
My number one at the moment is Trickerion!
My number 1 game of all time is Final Girl! I love it so much! Every game is like a movie that plays out! 🎉
#1 game for me of all time has to be Disney Villainous. Seeing how much it has evolved over time and the amount of expansions it’s had and keeps adding has kept my group and I still playing and still having a blast when playing. It was the game that got me into the hobby as well. Absolutely love it!
My current number one game is mecs vs minions. My wife and myself are really enjoying the game. Thank you for the top 10 video. Always enjoy.
As of right now, our family #1 is Quacks of Quedlinburg! We are somewhat new to the hobby, but that one always creeps its way back to the table!
Blood on The Clocktower is my favorite game. Just how Jeff shares his feeling for “War of the Ring”, BoTC is always a memorable experience
- from a heavy euro gamer
Great videos as always! I have enjoyed listening to you both relate why games are great.
My number one is still Five Tribes. For me, it still feels like the perfect game.
#1 game is Smallworld, more for the memories associated with it. It's a great game but for us it was our one "hobbyist" game for years. It's what we introduced people to, how we got our now teenagers into boardgames and is a really good second step game after gateways like Catan and TTR.
My number one game of all time is wingspan! It is one of the main games that catapulted me into the hobby and I just love making silly lil bird engines! And I want to eat the eggs.
And I’m already obsessed with finspan 😅😅
Vast is one I've wanted to play for years and haven't had a chance. A friend has the Mysterious Manor sequel, so hopefully I can at least try that one.
Marvel champions single handed solo is my favorite game of all time. I love how much variety there is!
Arkham Horror LCG is my fave game :) Thanks for sharing your faves with us, you two!
My No1 game of all time is Everdell, since I played it for the 1st time. And now is No1 since 2018
Great list! 💜 Best game? I think I'm going to pick Race for the Galaxy 🤔
My current #1 is Lisboa. One of the most beautiful productions between the artwork and components. Plays silky smooth once learned, and yet so intellectually stimulating. Excited to try more Lacerda games to see if others compete!
#1 game right now is Captain Flip as my daughter and I have a blast playing it together 😊
It's tough to pick a number 1, but I'd have to go with Spirit Island. So many different possibilities with all the spirits, adversaries, and scenarios. Never gets old.
Hi fellow Canadians! My #1 right now is Dice throne... i'm obsessed. Keep up the good work! My bf and I were waiting for this top 10 so thank you 😊
Dice Throne is my #1 game of all time! I love it! My 10yo son loves it and we can’t get enough of rollin’ sixes!!!
I'm fairly new to the hobby and I enjoy your videos, very informative and fun! I like Wingspan and 3 Ring Circus as my tie for number 1
Love you guys and love the video… objectively of course 😂😂
Thank you for this opportunity and this awesome list of board games! My #1 board game is Cthulhu Death May Die!
My #1 is Cascadia, followed by Harmonies (played solo). Both easy to get to the table and puzzle-y enough that I want to keep playing again and again.
My #1 is: wingspan! Love to try obsession. Thanks to share your list, i enjoyed every video. Even without a background 😂❤
My #1 game last year is Arkham Horror LCG. I played so much of it with a friend in 2 players. We both finished 5 campaigns so far and now new expansion is coming out this February/March, I'm so excited to get it! 😆
Wingspan is my favorite and what got me in the hobby.
#1 Game is Too Many Bones with #1 Gearloc Nugget! Looking forward to your ranking of the gearlocs!
My favorite game of all time has to be Chinatown. Love negotiating with my friends. Great video! Will have to whip out my dusty copy of Final girl and give it another shot
I’m just getting back into the hobby and discovering solo gaming, so my #1 may change over time. But as of now, Final Girl is my current #1. High replayability, great theming, and honestly fun overall. Plus, the clackity clack of dice is just very satisfying
Let's goooo!!! My number one is DOMINION. But I could argue for a bunch of the games on your top 10 as well...
It may be old school, but Castles of Burgundy is still our #1!
Right there with Jeff that Root is #1. Such an amazing game and I love that every game can feel different based on number of players which factions are picked. Also just got into Marvel Champions and loving it, and Dice Throne is always a go-to at nearly every game night my game group does
My #1 is Cthulhu Death May Die. I enjoy the variability and tension of the game. It always gets down to the final round! Win or lose it’s a great experience.
You can't spell "army of curmudgeons" without ARCS.
I think my #1 is still Obsession. I just had to reorganize everything to cram the Characters expansion into the box, so now I really really want to play it again (it's been too long). Maybe I'll bring it to Level Up?
Thanks for two fantastic lists!
How long have you had characters? I currently have Obsession and the expansions and coins in the mail, and I’m so excited!
@garlandofbooks4494 I got it a week or so ago, but just had time to organize it yesterday!
We love your videos. Never miss one. My #1 favorite game is Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle but hubby’s fave is Horrified (Universal monsters).
There are so many games that I love and so many of them could be my number one game of all time! If I have to pick one, it has to be Avalon: the big box, we spend so many hours playing this game and every one of them felt different and we always had a blast playing this.
Thank you for finally doing an objective list...hahaha! My #1 game is a new one this year Andromeda's Edge!
My #1 game is Space Hulk. My family had quite a few board games growing up, but it was the very first board game I bought with my own money. Root is a very close second.
My current number 1 is Blood on the Clocktower
My #1 is Return to Dark Tower, an amazing combination of theme and technical wizardry 🙂