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Brains On Games
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2020
Dr. Brian MacDonald is a psychologist who loves board games. His practice focuses on supporting kids and families. Play is essential to development, and busy schedules and electronics can limit the time parents have to play with their kids.
Dr. Brian sees tabletop games as perfect opportunities for parents and their kids to play together. Brains On Games provides parents with fun ideas for play, while giving information about activities that also practice important abilities.
Dr. Brian sees tabletop games as perfect opportunities for parents and their kids to play together. Brains On Games provides parents with fun ideas for play, while giving information about activities that also practice important abilities.
Doomlings: The end of the world has never been sillier!
Doomlings combines set collection, “take that”, and hand management!
00:00 Intro
00:27 Play Count & Complexity
01:16 Victory Conditions & Gameplay
03:52 Skills
05:03 Final Thoughts
09:13 Contact & Socials
#doomlings #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #brettspiel #tabletopgaming #boardgamenight #brettspiele #jeuxdesociete #familyboardgames #whatdidyouplaymondays
00:00 Intro
00:27 Play Count & Complexity
01:16 Victory Conditions & Gameplay
03:52 Skills
05:03 Final Thoughts
09:13 Contact & Socials
#doomlings #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #brettspiel #tabletopgaming #boardgamenight #brettspiele #jeuxdesociete #familyboardgames #whatdidyouplaymondays
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Havoc: Gen Zero is a science fiction TCG
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Havoc: Gen Zero is a science fiction TCG that plays on a board. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Play Count & Complexity 01:46 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 07:14 Skills 08:41 Final Thoughts 14:20 Contact & Socials #havocgenzero #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #brettspiel #tabletopgaming #boardgamenight #brettspiele #jeux...
This is the last stacking game I’ll ever need!
มุมมอง 3914 วันที่ผ่านมา
Misfits is a stacking dexterity game with unique and challenging pieces! It’s coming to Kickstarter next week: www.kickstarter.com/projects/akndesign/misfits-a-tactical-stacking-game 00:00 Intro 00:39 Play Count & Complexity 01:49 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 03:38 Skills 05:23 Final Thoughts 10:01 Contact & Socials #misfits #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek ...
Dice Placement + Engine-Building = Forges of Ravenshire!
มุมมอง 13721 วันที่ผ่านมา
Forges of Ravenshire just delivered on Kickstarter, and it will hit retami on August 30! This is a dice-placement, engine building game about woodland blacksmiths. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Play Count & Complexity 01:07 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 07:03 Skills 08:05 Final Thoughts 13:18 Contact & Socials #forgesofravenshire #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tableto...
Sinoda is the best abstract game I’ve played in years!
มุมมอง 2.7Kหลายเดือนก่อน
Sinoda is an abstract game with simple rules and deep strategy that plays with up to 6 people! More info can be found here: bsgames.ca/product/sinoda/ 00:00 Intro 00:37 Play Count & Complexity 01:51 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 04:24 Skills 06:24 Final Thoughts 14:41 Contact & Socials #sinoda #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #...
Castellans: The latest entry in the Valeria Universe of Games
มุมมอง 120หลายเดือนก่อน
Castellans is a dice drafting, area control game for up to five players, with art by The Miko! I often refer to the set of games as “Valerian”, since that’s where they’re set. I’ve called them that for ages! Also this episode: the winners of The Winds of Numa Sera draw! 00:00 Intro 00:34 Play count & Complexity 01:29 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 08:00 Skills 10:23 Final Thoughts 14:22 Winners ...
Darkrose Studios is giving away Winds of Numa Sera!
มุมมอง 84หลายเดือนก่อน
Enter the draw to win a copy of Winds of Numa Sera by @DarkroseStudiosTV ! #windsofnumasera #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #brettspiel #tabletopgaming #boardgamenight #brettspiele #jeuxdesociete #familyboardgames #whatdidyouplaymondays #darkrosestudios
A pick-and-pass drafting game for gym rats!
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Don’t Skip Leg Day is a pick-and-pass drafting card game about getting workouts in before a bodybuilding competition! I wonder what @BoardGamesandBarbells would think of this one? 00:00 Intro 00:48 Play Count & Complexity 01:46 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 05:49 Skills 06:56 Final Thoughts 11:30 Contact & Socials #dontskiplegday #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgameg...
Can Courtisans win over a “take that” hater?
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Courtisans is a quick-playing card game that’s as much about foiling your opponents’ plans as it is about advancing your own! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Play Count & Complexity 0:30 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 08:02 Skills 10:27 Final Thoughts 13:19 Contact & Socials #courtisans #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #br...
Mix Tape Preview
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Build an engine and collect sets while making a tape for your crush. Find more info here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/talonstrikes/mix-tape 00:00 Intro 00:30 Play Count & Complexity 01:32 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 04:27 Skills 0602 Final Thoughts #mixtape #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #brettspiel #ta...
New decks are out for Summoner Wars!
มุมมอง 226หลายเดือนก่อน
Summoner Wars is a board game, where each piece is is a card with unique abilities! Customizable decks and a digital implementation make this one a winner! Here’s a link to the deck boxes: www.plaidhatgames.com/product/summoner-wars-deluxe-deck-boxes-set-1/ Thanks to @HungryGamerReviews for introducing me to Summoner Wars! 00:00 Intro 00:49 Play Count & Complexity 02:57 Victory Conditions & Gam...
Quick Look: Hole Up is a stacking spelling game!
มุมมอง 46หลายเดือนก่อน
Hole Up is about stacking cards to spell 3-letter words. Find out more here: brainy.games/ #holeupgame #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #boardgameaddict #boardgamecommunity #brettspiel #tabletopgaming #boardgamenight #brettspiele #jeuxdesociete #familyboardgames #whatdidyouplaymondays #brainygames
Check out this extremely tense, thematic co-op game!
มุมมอง 1222 หลายเดือนก่อน
Sky Team: Prepare for Landing is a tense 2 player co-operative game where players try to land a plane safely! The box includes a pile of missions that add twists to keep the game fresh. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Play Count & Complexity 01:31 Victory Conditions & Gameplay 12:07 Skills 15:05 Final Thoughts 20:47 Contact & Socials #skyteam #boardgames #brainsongames #education #gameschoolcoop #boardgamege...
Piri Piri Summoners is a card game with hand-carved pieces!
มุมมอง 3082 หลายเดือนก่อน
Piri Piri Summoners is an upcoming game with big, hand-carved pieces… It’s about careful card placement and resource management, with a standard 52-card deck! Find more information here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/woodas/piri-piri-summoners-a-wooden-shifty-tile-placement-game Let me know what you think of the new transition graphics! 00:00 Intro 00:37 Play Count & Complexity 02:04 Victory Con...
Combat In This Squad Battling Game is Super Fun!
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Combat In This Squad Battling Game is Super Fun!
An abstract game hampered by a weak rulebook - BUT THERE’S AN UPDATE!
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An abstract game hampered by a weak rulebook - BUT THERE’S AN UPDATE!
That Escalated Quickly is a ridiculous party game!
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That Escalated Quickly is a ridiculous party game!
This is the best duelling card game I’ve played since Radlands!
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This is the best duelling card game I’ve played since Radlands!
Before they won awards for Earth, they made this puzzly game!
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Before they won awards for Earth, they made this puzzly game!
Foundations of Rome is a city builder - like Skyrise?
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Foundations of Rome is a city builder - like Skyrise?
Skyrise might be the game of the year - and it's only May!
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Skyrise might be the game of the year - and it's only May!
These printed meeples increase the cuteness factor! #maplevalley
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These printed meeples increase the cuteness factor! #maplevalley
Creature Comforts: A cozy game for the whole family!
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Creature Comforts: A cozy game for the whole family!
Backyard Chickens: Can a deck builder about chickens be fun? YES!
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Backyard Chickens: Can a deck builder about chickens be fun? YES!
Thinking about the Roman Empire and Unboxing Foundations of Rome Deluxe!
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Thinking about the Roman Empire and Unboxing Foundations of Rome Deluxe!
Become a King, a rogue, or a tyrant in Winds of Numa Sera (PREVIEW)
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Become a King, a rogue, or a tyrant in Winds of Numa Sera (PREVIEW)
Senjutsu: Battle for Japan is perfect between episodes of Shōgun!
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Senjutsu: Battle for Japan is perfect between episodes of Shōgun!
Clash of Corgis is a small box of 3 games!
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Clash of Corgis is a small box of 3 games!
Sen-Foong Lim reveals the new game coming from Off The Page Games! #breakoutcon Day 3
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Sen-Foong Lim reveals the new game coming from Off The Page Games! #breakoutcon Day 3
We played AWESOME games at #breakoutcon Day 2!
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We played AWESOME games at #breakoutcon Day 2!
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Got to play one game . I think it’s great I found the “ Take that “ wasn’t bad as sometimes the “ take that “ would affect everyone . There are some kids games that would have my boys fighting when they were younger . As the take that was a little harsh …. Great game for families. Thanks Dr.
Thanks for watching!
I like the game 😊
I thought you might!
Thanks for reviewing!!! <3
Thanks for sharing your game!
Thank you for this wonderful review, Dr. MacDonald!!!
My pleasure!
Got the opportunity to play this one , I need a lot more practice. But to be fair only played 2 times . I played the basic deck . And wasn’t trading. I’m sure it will be a hit . Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the overview. Excited to try it out!
Thanks for watching! I only have good things to say about this game.
I can't help but want a move option that changes the turn order (straightforward when playing teams, or even by having an explicit future timeline where you can reorder the upcoming sequence to buy yourself runs of back to back turns). I mean, obviously I'm overthinking this for a game I've never even played, but taking a small number of elements and making as many as possible of them mutable is just so tasty to think about.
Interesting idea, especially for team play. I’ve only played with a maximum of 3 people, but I feel like the game is straightforward enough to try lots of house rules!
We are actually working on a list of single line changes to the rules that you can implement in your games once you've played Sinoda enough that you're feeling you want to mix it up a bit. Some are things we've tried and some might be something we just thought up and haven't been tested at all! At some point, they'll be posted on our website for you to try. The change in turn order is an interesting idea that we'll probably have a look at! Thanks for sharing it!
@bsgamesca8891 that’s awesome! I’ve been introducing Sinoda to anyone who’ll sit down to play. Finding new players is the only way I’ll win. ;)
You are correct when you say the board is shaped like flowers or petals. The actual name for that shape (the large board) is "The Flower of Life," and it's an incredibly sacred geometrical pattern that (for those who believe it) is actually the base pattern of all Creation. I'm looking into getting this game if only for that fact. Thanks for the review!😊
Nice! You taught me something new!
The shades chosen for this game are excellent.
They’re great - everyone remarks on them!
Subbed. Cabt decide to get this or the original version 1.
The teenagers liked the Disney theme, and sharing with villagers might be a mechanism that’s not in the original game? Thanks for checking out the channel.
Does not seem revolutionary tbh...
The closest game I’ve played is Tzaar, which also gives the choice of strengthening a piece or capturing. But Sinoda is smaller, brighter, faster to set up, and can play with more than two.
agree with Dr. Brian played both prefer this one
Thanks for reviewing our game! Glad you enjoyed Forges of Ravenshire. :) As for retail availability, you can get it from your local game store starting August 30th!
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up - I’ll add the info to the show notes.
Looks like a game I would love thanks for the review
It’s a good time!
Great review. I got to play this at Gen Con last week and enjoyed it - lots of decision points (my buddy not so much - he got lost in the mechanics).
Nice. Thanks for checking out the review!
Thank you for the great video. Useful review.
Thanks for watching James! I just introduced this to my son, who loved it!
My family had a chance to play it at CleriCon last year. Excellent stuff! My youngest, in particular, really enjoyed it!
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
We are looking forward to coming back to CleriCon this year to play it some more!
@@bsgamesca8891 And I look forward to buying Sinoda then, so make sure you bring some!
Thank you for your review! We're glad that you've enjoyed playing so much, and also glad that we finally got to meet in person at Breakout Con this year. And to be fair, in two of the games we played, I thought you were going to win, but I capitalized on small mistakes you made toward the end of the game to just barely win! And strangely enough, I have only won a game of more than two players once! It seems that I can only win at the two-player game, and even with that, some very strategic minds are coming out of the woodwork to challenge me now!
You’ve made an awesome game. I’ll be practicing with everyone I know so I can challenge you next time!
It's a great game - I have been watching from afar, but got to play my first games at their launch party - great video, review and overview! Thanks for making this.
Thanks for checking it out - I’m excited to share such a great game!
I got to meet one of the designers ( Scott) . Super nice and helpful guy . I got to play 2 times in a two person mode And 2 times in 3 person mode I’m not very good at it but I really liked it . Very easy to understand how it works . It was great if you are not a great player to play in 3 player mode or more . I prefer that mode even thought I didn’t win . You kinda ganged up but then all of sudden you where not it really well designed . This could be great in teams 2 strong players could be divided up with 2 weaker players Thanks Dr. Great review great game please thank Scott for me again they’ve got a great one here
It is a great one! Thanks for watching!
Another great review and analysis, thanks!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Awesome! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Got a chance to play this one really great game the game was very close with 3 of us and it didn’t take long to figure it out but it is true I had played Valeria games before Thanks for the review Dr. Great job really great video.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the preview!
Thanks for watching! I’m happy the game got funded!
Done!
Got it. The draw will be today, with winners announced during tonight’s episode.
Man I can’t beat Mountain vardar on line …. Anyone else have a plan for those guys …? 😬
I’ve only played them a couple of times, so I can’t help!
Done!
You’re entered!
The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
Done! Just discovered your channel recently and really enjoying all the content. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! Glad you checked it out! Good luck in the draw!
The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
At first when you see the protein cup I laughed but thought it might be for 5 year olds . But it was a lot of fun . It won’t win game of the year . But it was a lot of fun if people like Susi Go this is better but a simlar game . Thanks Dr. Like the review
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The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
You won a copy of the graphic novel! Email or DM your contact info and I’ll share it with Darkrose.
Liked and I have been subscribed
I have the graphic novel already 👍🏻
If you win you’ll have to re-gift it!
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The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
You won a copy of the graphic novel! Email or DM your contact info and I’ll share it with Darkrose.
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The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
You won a copy of the game! Email or DM your contact info and I’ll share it with Darkrose.
Omg. Thank you! Will send you a message! 🎉
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The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
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The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
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The winners will be announced during tonight’s review of Castellans.
You won a copy of the graphic novel! Email or DM your contact info and I’ll share it with Darkrose.
I played this with 2 players and 3 players . Strategy is really different when playing 3 . You have to real think about who you think is leading when try to “ knock “ off other players cards . What a great game it works great with 2 people as well Thanks for the review
Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate your videos. I appreciate how informative your reviews are and I like how you look at games in terms of skill development, and also you just have such positive, calm vibes, it's relaxing listening to you talk.
Thanks so much! I’m jealous of fast-talking reviewers, but I can’t mimic their style. Too many years as a therapist!
Another great vid. Thanks, Doc!
Thanks for checking it out!
My favorite 2 player game. Easy to learn, but strategy goes very very deep. Also tremendous job to keep such different factions balanced. I've had so many close games, where it came down to the last units on the board, empty draw pile.
Exactly! I don’t know how they do it! My toughest games have been against the vampires that keep spawning new units.
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This sounds great! I love discovering fun new games to play with family and friends and this was an excellent video!
Thanks for checking it out! We had a lot of fun playing this one.
Love this 2 person game . Looking forward to your review . Took me about 15 times before I settled in . I known it’s not a new game but as of the last 2 months it’s my favourite 2 person game
It’s great!
Great job , great view . Looking forward to playing it again and online is a lot of fun as well
@user-df3gz4ow9d absolutely!
Thanks for flying with us!
I’ll keep practicing so I don’t crash the plane on the intermediate airports!
Can also make 4-letter words too and sometimes five letters
Only if you’re good at the game! ;)
not a game of the year. Its smart and interesting, but not that innovative to justify the claim.
Fair enough. We’ve had extremely fun game sessions with it and lots of laughs!
Love the game , Montreal airport was so easy … after that wow way more difficult after that . I need more playing time to figure this out . Thanks for the Review
I haven’t figured out the best way to win yet, but I definitely want to play again.
Like the new format 👍
Thanks!
Amazing video Brian !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sadly, game is filled with w0k3 rubbish