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Nucleum - Is it Radioactive or Toxic Waste?
It's taken a while, but we've finally have enough plays under our belts to review Nucleum. Better late that never?
Nucleum was designed by Simone Luciani and Dávid Turczi, and published in 2024 by Board and Dice. It's a 1-4 player, heavyweight, route building, action selection, tech tree, Euro engine builder with asymmetric player abilities and multiple pathways to accumulate victory points. Sound like a lot? Yeah, we thought so, too. We played this pretty early on, pretty much as soon as it was delivered, but we had to get more plays before we could give it an honest review. Was it Great? Watch to find out our thoughts, impressions, pros, cons, value, rating, and more!
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00:00 - Start
00:20 - What are we talking about
00:29 - Why Watch?
00:45 - Designer / Publisher
01:14 - Theme
02:03 - Mechanics
03:36 - Player Count / Teach Time
05:01 - Turn Overview
07:43 - Summary
08:31 - Pro Toph
09:11 - Expanding on Pro
09:43 - Brad Pro
10:42 - Toph Pro
11:47 - Marker 13
11:48 - Brad Pro
12:21 - Toph Pro
14:02 - Toph Misc Pros
15:31 - Further Discussion
17:07 - Cons
18:34 - Toph Rebuttal
19:28 - We like Board and Dice
20:29 - Toph Con
21:58 - Toph Con
23:09 - Brad Con
24:51 - Toph Expanding
25:22 - Brad Con
27:01 - Toph Rebuttal
28:39 - How Games Trigger Ending
29:32 - Con Misc
29:48 - Weight Rating
31:23 - Value Rating
33:11 - BGG Rating
34:21 - Toph BGG Rating
36:24 - Who is this for?
38:23 - What do you think?
39:14 - Recommend Board and Dice Games
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Shadows of the Galaxy: Opening Packs
มุมมอง 218วันที่ผ่านมา
As set 2 became available I sit down and see if I got lucky and drew a showcase or some cool legendary cards 😁 contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 01:30 - Pack 1 02:10 - Rare 02:41 - PAck 2 03:26 - Rare 03:40 - Talking Showcases $ 03:58 - Pack 3 04:39 - Rare 04:52 - Talking 05:12 - Pack4 -more talking 06:15 - Rare 06:28 - PAck 5 07:14 - Rare 07:27 - PAck 6 08:18 - Rare...
Pampero: How does it compare to other Euro's?
มุมมอง 49214 วันที่ผ่านมา
Will this make my top 10 Euro list? What is my BGG rating? Have you backed it played it? Let's take a look! contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:16 - Why Watch ? 00:34 - Designer / Publisher 01:09 - Theme 01:50 - Mechanics 03:45 - Player Count 04:27 - Turn Overview 07:48 - Pros 08:40 - Pro #2 09:31 - Blue Marker 11:06 - PRo 3 12:13 - Pro 4 13:13 - Cons 14:22 - Con #2...
Which Expansion is the Best? Review of Age of Apocalypse!
มุมมอง 16721 วันที่ผ่านมา
Rapid review on Age of Apocalyse and I talk about which of teh three expansions I like best to wosrt. Altough none are bad but we still need to rate things here! contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:29 - Why Watch 01:14 - Mechanics 01:29 - Best Player Count 02:34 - Time to Play 02:58 - Turns / Learning Curve 03:46 - Weight Rating 04:49 - Value Rating 05:32 - BGG Rati...
What is Essential? Let's Look at Jagged Earth
มุมมอง 516หลายเดือนก่อน
Continuing the search for essential expansions is this the one? contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:17 - Why Watch? 00:39 - Publisher / Designer 01:09 - Theme 01:31 - Mechanics 03:46 - Player Count/ Best 04:26 - Turn Summary 10:35 - Pros 12:19 - Pro #2 Branch & Clow / Jagged Earth 14:17 - Pro #3 15:32 - Cons 16:37 - Con #2 17:55 - Con #3 19:02 - Con #4 19:32 - Weigh...
Dungeon Petz
มุมมอง 319หลายเดือนก่อน
Older game for sure but very worth still talking about! contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:14 - Why WAtch 00:39 - Designer / Publisher 01:10 - Theme 01:32 - Marker 4 04:14 - Player Count 04:48 - Time to Play 05:20 - Turn overview 09:47 - Pros 11:41 - Pro #2 12:23 - Pro #3 12:45 - Cons 14:38 - Con #2 15:54 - Con ish 16:29 - BGA vs In Person 18:07 - Weight Rating 20:...
Ezra & Nehemiah: Game of the Year?
มุมมอง 1.7Kหลายเดือนก่อน
What is brown and tan and puzzly all over? A Euro!... what more could Toph like? Well, he didn't play it and, well, I passed on the Kickstarter... not my jam (or so I thought)! Ezra and Nehemiah is the 2024 game by S J Macdonald and Shem Phillips, and published by Garphill Games/Renegade Games Studio. We played it this week in our gaming group, and I've got some thoughts about it. Let's take a ...
Heat Heavy Rain: Expansion Review
มุมมอง 487หลายเดือนก่อน
Is this essential? Is this worth your money? Let us take a look! contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:56 - What are we talking about 01:18 - Why Watch? 01:38 - Publisher / Designer 02:47 - What's in the box? 04:05 - 4 Pages of rules 04:15 - Theme 05:03 - Mechanics 07:33 - Player Count 08:44 - Solo? 09:07 - Time to Play 09:33 - What a Turn Looks Like 12:11 - Pro 13:52...
Where's Brad: Lost in Star Wars Unlimited
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What's been going on fewer videos and why trying to get the mojo back. Also a new addiction go figure LOL. contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 02:39 - Card Game Snob? 03:06 - Liked Board games not Card Games 03:35 - Star wars: Unlimited 04:31 - Last Addiction 04:50 - Sold Oathsworn 05:34 - Sell Some KDM But Planned 05:59 - Star Wars Over 200 Plays 08:14 - I started las...
Inventions: Evolution of Ideas - A Lacerda Civ?
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This one's a doozy, so let's get into it! We love Vital Lacerda's games, but what do we think of this one? Join Brad and Toph at the table as we discuss Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, the 2024 game designed by Vital Lacerda with artwork by Ian O"Toole and published by Eagle-Gryphon Games. We'll talk about our thoughts, our ratings, what we think of the value, and more. Have you played it? What...
An Age of Reviews - Let's Take a Look at An Age Contrived
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Join Brad and Toph at the table for a first impressions video of An Age Contrived, designed by Chris Matthew and published by Bellows Intent. We'll give our first impression ratings, thoughts on game play, what we liked, what we didn't like, and what we think of the value of this game. What do you think? Did you back it? Have you played it? We'd love to know!
Dig You Way Out - Rapid Review
มุมมอง 1412 หลายเดือนก่อน
Fours years old but an interesting little game for up to 5-6 players even! contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:22 - Designer and Publisher 00:40 - Why Watch? 00:57 - Player Count 01:20 - Theme 02:02 - What you do on your turn 03:00 - Mechnaics 03:37 - How to win 03:55 - Time to play 04:23 - Pro / Con 05:18 - Weight Rating 05:41 - Value Rating 06:13 - Marker 13 06:21...
Skyrise - Rise or Fall? Review
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contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:15 - Why Watch? 00:33 - Designer / Publisher 01:00 - Theme - B Roll 01:30 - Overview of Play 02:17 - Game Mechanics - How To Play Summary 04:18 - Area Multiplier - B Roll 05:08 - Objectives 05:26 - B-Roll of Snake/Build Mechanc 06:05 - Mechanics Summed Up 06:39 - First to Build all Buildings 07:00 - Pro - Easy but has Depth 08:23 ...
Board Game Anonymous - Hello My Name is Brad and I have a Boardgame Problem
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Do we buy to many board games? YES Do we still want more YES! contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 00:32 - Board Game anonomus 00:40 - Botany 02:36 - KDM - Black Knight 03:42 - An AgeContrived 04:38 - Vidal LAcerda - Innovation 04:48 - I got to Play 5 Tribes and Dig Out 05:03 - My New Obsession - SWU 08:19 - Addictive Personality?
Dangerous Box Opening!
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A large knife and a board game what can go wrong? contact us at badatboardgames.contact@gmail.com 00:00 - Start 11:57 - Marker 1 12:16 - Miniatures 13:32 - What do you think?
New! Mind Bug Battlefruit Expansion - Gamefound
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Don't Be Afraid - Is this the best Lacerda?
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Is This the Best One? Gaia Project or Terra Mystica?
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What am I doing, Watching, Gaming?
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Sink or Swim with Galactic Cruise?
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8 player? Veiled Fate Kickstarter
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8 player? Veiled Fate Kickstarter
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It's the Galactic Senate! Well Sort Of
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It's the Galactic Senate! Well Sort Of
Is the Force With SW Unlimitded?
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Is the Force With SW Unlimitded?
El Good or El Bad?
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El Good or El Bad?
Kickstater Reprint!
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Kickstater Reprint!
Great Euro? Yes
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Great Euro? Yes
Pre Release Deck!
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Pre Release Deck!
Nemesis The Original ! Review
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Nemesis The Original ! Review
Ostia & Pirates! Kickstarter
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Ostia & Pirates! Kickstarter

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  • @polymossimal
    @polymossimal 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Random question, are the two of you going to gen con this year? Thank you for your hard work on the channel

  • @justinandmaxgames5472
    @justinandmaxgames5472 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We have it and totally love it! Expansion makes set up a bit complicated as some things have to come in and others out. But gladly play at any count! Take a look at some NSKN games (which you can get VERY cheap now) - which is their old name. I think you'd love Dragonsgate College and Simurgh.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames วันที่ผ่านมา

      Very cool will have to look up those games! Thank You for sharing 😁

  • @dannyp4174
    @dannyp4174 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just got the expansion. We really like this game.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awesome glad to hear It is a hit for you!

  • @jmkoeller
    @jmkoeller วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've played Nucleum solo and at 4-players, and I couldn't agree more with all of your assessments. 👍 I don't cull many games, but I can't see me playing this again, especially solo (which for me was painful).

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks and that may help Toph not play the solo 🤣

  • @CoryWesterlund
    @CoryWesterlund วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like the action selection. My first game I made the same mistake as Toph and put too many tiles out and then had to use my ? tile to get more. While I ultimately got decent at the game, I just don't get enough enjoyment out of the game to make it worth the brain power and time.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes I find action selection to be a mechanic I enjoy as well! We agree with your assessment 😃 Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @franktitzler2689
    @franktitzler2689 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good to see you again, Toph! Love the dynamic between you two friends.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It was a blast to be back in the studio and hang with you all! Schedule will still be busy, not I'm trying to be back more. Plus it's fun to hang out with Brad--just don't tell him I said that! 😅

  • @ryanlohman4922
    @ryanlohman4922 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The teach would be a con for me. I struggle with teaching games, especially to non gamers.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames วันที่ผ่านมา

      This one is a lot for sure.

    • @ryanlohman4922
      @ryanlohman4922 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BadatBoardgames probably not a game for me then. Thanks for the thorough details on this game.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it is helping!!! Thanks as always for supporting the channel 😁

  • @AS-qy1zl
    @AS-qy1zl 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m a fan of the standard game so this is an automatic buy for me. If I didn’t like ASoIaF would I be excited? Maybe not, but I would probably still enjoy just playing it.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awesome! I am glad It hits the right spot for you. I am obviously in a different camp but I think it is because I enjoy the modeling and painting side as well as the complex rules of 40k.

  • @bestatstartrek2179
    @bestatstartrek2179 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow you got 3 boxes that’s insane

  • @cerealkilla187
    @cerealkilla187 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just got into MC over the past month and I love it!! I can’t find a local multiplayer group, so if anyone in the central NC area wanna play hit me up

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My friend alex found someone on redit and they do it over a camera and discord

  • @ShawnRKA
    @ShawnRKA 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How’s the game play?

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I really like the game. Takes all the good mechanics from other TCG and wrap it in an IP I love.

  • @smashbroz4580
    @smashbroz4580 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know nothing about this game but I love Star Wars and I used to have a problem buying ccg’s, so I have a special place in my heart to watch people crackin packs.it’s fun to watch someone having fun with the unknown. Mtg and Star Wars destiny kind of burned me out but fun to watch others, thanks

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ya I have not played a ccg in 30 years lol this one got me 😭😂🤣

  • @elqord.1118
    @elqord.1118 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Time stamp reads FASN BOY OF HEAT :D

  • @msanasiri7873
    @msanasiri7873 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Add the Hydra Soldiers you will like it more, also I can’t wait for DCeased

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I will have to try them! Ya I have DCeased backed but I did restrain myself we will see what happens on the used market if I like it lol 😂

  • @jamielehn6926
    @jamielehn6926 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is one of the best from Garphil games! It is REALLY good

  • @bankingonmoney8224
    @bankingonmoney8224 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do Note that the expansions are not solo compatible. Thanks for the overview.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good to know Thank You !

  • @Daley63
    @Daley63 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can I ask for help, here? I'm new to Zombicide: Heroes Resistance, I couldn't find ANYWHERE in the rules what the teeth mean on the dice?

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Definitely!The teeth are Hunger. I will look tonight when I get home to make sure I explain it correctly. But I believe you move your hunger track up when you roll that symbol

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Page 21 it talks about the hunger and that is what happens when you roll the teeth symbol. Let me know if you have any questions after that.

    • @Daley63
      @Daley63 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BadatBoardgames Marvel Zombies: Heroes Resistance rule book pg 21 is the first Mission MO - Tutorial. Still nothing about the teeth or Hunger.... You may be referring to Original Zombicide? Maybe I wasn't clear, sorry!

  • @bestatstartrek2179
    @bestatstartrek2179 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great review thanks

  • @gs24-xor
    @gs24-xor 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive. But I'm glad to hear it's an 8 for you, and overall that's not so complicated as a Lacerda. BTW Julian Pombo started by helping Lacerda testing games, helping in some designs and then he created his own games with some Lacerda's observations.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s cool to learn! Ya I just think the reading the rules might be Thank You harder part lol

  • @kungpow108
    @kungpow108 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The game was a great deal for the kickstarter price. It was $85, or $90 for preorder, with included clear skies expansion (stretch goals). The clear skies expansion would add more variety with the companies and objective cards. The cheapest I saw for retail was $100 which could be a good value. I feel it's a game that you are going to be bouncing off of what other people do a lot. It's a mix of area control and euro mechanics.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ya that is a good deal from kickstarter plus the shipping I wonder what that cost. Yes you do have to watch what other people are doing because you might need a location and they get ahead of you. It did not feel like area control which is good for me more like permanent worker placement lol.

  • @stormburns
    @stormburns 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like the theme! I've bounced off Lacerda style games bcause they are too procedual for my tastes. Probably going to wait for a copy to hit the 2nd handmarket and then give it a go if the price is right! FYI: The mechanics intro was a bit loud using headphones!

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Gotcha I will lower the sound track Thank You. Ya I think this would be worth the 2nd hand market for sure.

  • @susanmichele957
    @susanmichele957 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finally played it this past weekend. I bought a copy and the friend I played with bought a copy. I give it an 8.5, could be a 9 with more plays. 😊

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awesome! So glad you like it!!!!!

  • @jacobjslee
    @jacobjslee 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like Aquatica. The combos make the game for me. And it's quick. Quick to set up, quick to teach, quick to play. But I eouldn't keep it if it didn't also give some brain burn.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Toph liked it , I thought it was a little to tight. That and it had a lot of hype so I think I was really high on it, so maybe my expectations were to hi not sure.

  • @christaggart5687
    @christaggart5687 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I literally don’t get the massive change in opinion for Rails to the North. Just because a new iteration of a game comes along and implements things differently should not be an indicator in such a massive drop off. Preference to play one over the other? Sure. But such denigration? Odd

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well I just don’t like it think it feels clunky but just my opinion others like it

    • @christaggart5687
      @christaggart5687 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BadatBoardgames respect

  • @mdfootball4ever
    @mdfootball4ever 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I bought both the sinister and guardians of the galaxy retail before i knew about the Kickstarter exclusives... now I'm really regretting it lol

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They are all good though

    • @mdfootball4ever
      @mdfootball4ever 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BadatBoardgamesi dont doubt it, i just hope i dont end up buying twice for the miniatures 😂

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mdfootball4ever I feel ya there!

  • @nkorppi
    @nkorppi 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The rules interpretation mistake is Massive. That’s a real shame.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Mentioned this is other comments we played it correctly talked about it wrong here. For that rule. Still does not change rating and opinion

    • @nkorppi
      @nkorppi 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BadatBoardgames You responded to justinandmax’s comment that you must have played wrong? To consider the pawn location to matter for binding energy after an ordinary monument section completion would completely ruin the experience… as compared to it only mattering for the two player tracks. It would make it clunky and awful to play.

  • @jbringas9582
    @jbringas9582 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Getting worried there, I miss Brad at Boardgames!

  • @MrN0b0dy85
    @MrN0b0dy85 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1. Dune: a game of conquest and diplomacy (this is the movie version of classic dune) 2. Power rangers heroes of the grid 3. Terraforming mars 4. Ghost stories 5. Kinfire delve

  • @HorseIRL
    @HorseIRL 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Vagrantsong is great 😅

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well I am glad you like it!!

  • @Redwolf0612
    @Redwolf0612 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brad is back!!!!

  • @styfen
    @styfen 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mutant Genesis is definitely the best of these offerings and Magneto is the best final boss of any box they've done to date. However I still rate Sinister Motives as joint first for box quality alongside MG.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ya sinister motives is really good especially if you like spider-man and his villians!

  • @TheLordquast
    @TheLordquast 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i feel the same way as you guys on Inventions.... it's right at a 7 for me.... I like it slightly less that Weather Machine.... really love to see your thoughts on Weather Machine. But still my to three Lacerda ones; Kansan EV, On Mars and Lisboa

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Weather machine is next but Toph is getting his masters so it’s a slow go at the moment.

  • @Hieronymus-Pseudonymous
    @Hieronymus-Pseudonymous 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The name is Dig Your Way Out, not Dig Out.

  • @ROOKTABULA
    @ROOKTABULA หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good review, (other than the bit of random rambling for a bit in the middle but no biggy). Your channel should have more eyeballs. Thinking about buying this some day for the Monty Python Zombicide expansion I bought.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank You 😄 we do tables some but have been working on it lol. I almost bought the monty expansion but was trying to have some self control lol

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BadatBoardgames I have next to none, damnit: 256 games, 38 I've never opened. Duhhrrr

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ROOKTABULA preach!

  • @stenolebrretzen675
    @stenolebrretzen675 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your review format. The important thing about Spirit Island is like you said that it is a puzzle game. You win by ordering your powers in the best way to mess with the invaders which behave almost entirely deterministic. It also has a difficulty that is easy to tune according to your skill level so that you should always be able to create a game that treats you fairly. Although you discuss Jagged Earth here, as an entry point, Horizons of Spirit Island may be a good lowcost sampling of the game system to figure out if you want to delve deeper. A cheaper option still is to find the game digitally where you can play a few turns for free. I would say that beyond a handful of plays of the base game that either Branch and Claw or Jagged Earth is essential. The addition of events that both expansions offer adds a small dimension of risk and unpredictability that the base game sorely lacks.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree on all points and Thank You for the compliment. I really like the expansions and can’t see me wanting to play the base game anymore without them. Thanks again for watching and commenting!

  • @Sanderus
    @Sanderus หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would kind of agree with the statement it is not a game, still rated it 8/10 on bgg. It is an experience. Nemesis largely plays itself with minimal player input, has got some clunky mechanics, like noise markers, and some straight up game breaking ones like luck driven player elimination Played as semi coop most of players will die, quite likely all of them if counting flying not to earth or broken engines as death. But that's the fun of it. Being in an alien movie on board you expect to be, betrayed, killed, have tons of bad luck, essentially be helpless and not make it. Ripley was the chosen one. And you are not Ripley.

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said we are not Ripley! Thank You for taking the time to watch the old video and comment! Much appreciated 😀

    • @Sanderus
      @Sanderus หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BadatBoardgames It just so happens that we played 4 player semi coop Nemesis in our group a week ago :-) (Ps. Everybody died XD)

    • @BadatBoardgames
      @BadatBoardgames หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Sanderus hehe ya that happens lol