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Played it tonight for the first time and loved it. I'm not a huge fan of Euros, especially worker placement games. But I loved this game. Easy rules, simultaneous play, tactile interaction, etc, made it really fun. And I LOVE the theme (really, I love cheese).

Hi Chris! We're looking forward to seeing you at Breakout as well! We're keen to see what others are bringing to the Protospiel area, as well a trying out a few new things of our own.

Thanks for the shout-out. All the best with all your game design, Chris. Looking forward to meeting up with both of you at Breakout Con.

Isn't that Ottawa-Hull? You don't pronounce the H, do you? I don't think you pronounce the H.

I got super lucky and got an invite to Bri- Com . What a blast it was great meeting up with the designers that were there . Chris was so cool. I was so happy to play Uncorked . Really impressed , played it 4 way . I thought it’s ready to be published. He was getting some great feedback from some very experienced game players. Thanks a lot for the invite Dr. Brian . Let me known when the pre sign ups are please I would love to come back 🎉

I have some urgent rule questions: 1. Am I allowed to play an Ace next to a Ghost card with stronger symbols? For example, a Fire Ace next to a Water Queen. 2. Am I allowed to summon a Ghost card on top of another similar Ghost card? For example, I want to summon a Queen and need to place my Queen on top of another Queen that is already there. Is that allowed? 3. Am I allowed to play a Joker card next to a Ghost card and then declare during my turn that the Joker has a weaker symbol than the Ghost card? For example, the Joker is next to a Water Queen. Am I then allowed to consider the Joker as Fire? 4. Am I allowed to play an Ace with a weaker symbol next to or even on top of an Ace with a stronger symbol?

Played with just 2 of us . Fun game . Be interesting if there was more players probably a little more challenging. Thanks for the review Dr.

Fun game absolutely a Party game for sure the equipment cards make this game great . We played with 4 it would be bananas at 8 Not going to be in my top 10 this year but it’s might be in my top 10 party game . Thanks Dr.

Hi Brian, this is Sam from Jaleo PR. Is there any email address where we can get in touch with you?

Got to meet Chris in RL what a great guy didn’t play Nut stach But played one of his games about building a bands for a concerts . Really liked it had very little negative comments about it and it’s a prototype. Looking forward to seeing what’s next for Chris

Thanks for the video. I just played it for the first time today. This is a fun, fantastic game but it's marred by poor quality control: misprints, damaged components, spotty or missing linen finish on cards. I think Gamelyn Games needs to slow down and focus on getting the best version of the game into the hands of backers before starting another project.

So I got to play this last night with my play group . I play with a very “ chill bunch of players “ I wouldn’t want to play this with an uptight group right away . The one player that ended up winning won by a landslide. He never got the King Throne ‘s and never owned a clan the whole game . ( sorry if I have the names wrong didn’t watch the show ) . It appears you want to come last for sure at the 3 rd round as there some many moves that start battles and it a point salad for VP for that player . It’s not in my top 10 of 2025 but it’s early . I don’t hate the game but need to play again we all would play it differently Thanks for the review I’m sure people that watched the show will love this game

Just got this game today, can’t wait to get it to the table.

Love the Nature theme. Looks like a fun game

Thanks for the info on this game.

Played again last night at a large board game club . We played the “ spirt animal “ mode . We played 4 player , spirt animal is really interesting as one lady was able to get incredible amounts for her bonus I believe 30 ish . I completed mine and only received 9 so can be a huge swing . Thanks again Dr. Brian still enjoy it Harmmoines

what a pretentoius beard

I personally feel the complaint about it being a smaller game isn't really valid. If you want a big epic Game of Thrones board game that already exists. This fits a different demographic and is easier to get to the table when you don't have time for the epic game.

Just a heads up, The House Arryn Card has a misprint, should have to pay 2 gold instead of 1 to change die. Press into Battle has a misprint on the event (wording) And two expansion cards, Followers Zeal and Loyal Companion are missing their 1 gold cost for defense

The play mat makes the map about 20% bigger

I played my first game this weekend. I really loved it, so much strategy in a small box. Very thematic, now let's see if the game passes the test of time.

Thanks for the video! I would love to hear your thoughts on the expansions. Perhaps a few more videos are in order after additional plays.

Played my first solo game last night. Really enjoyed it and the solo experience seems to be similarly variable and challenging to plan against. In saying that, I beat it comprehensively but I feel this was from rushing castles to get kings landing quickly and then having the iron throne to lock out the alliances. Would definitely be keen to see some deeper thoughts and further video once you’ve played a few more games and at the higher play count. Also a review of the ice and fire expansion in terms of how that plays and how adding the dragons impacts the game play. My takeaway from a solo first game is that there is definitely some meaty decision making in a very tight game. The theme is on point, the events may even be the best part by being so on theme. Thanks for the video!

Thank you for showcasing. Still waiting for my copy in can't wait to get my hands on it!

Thanks for this video!! :) Final Product Video: th-cam.com/video/RKoIHtlXsng/w-d-xo.html

Looks like a fun family game - with lots of strategy

Great view , yea I would buy Harmonnies it great for family’s and super easy to teach little tougher to win . 👍

Nice vid! Thanks Doc

Thanks Dr. Played this one 3 times once with a 2 player game then a 4 player game twice . Really like this one very simple to teach and great for all ages . Like the limit on only 4 missions cards . 👍

I feel like I don't get to play as many games as I'd like, and there are so many new ones that are in people's top lists and are the ones everyone talks about, but I've never played them! This year, we discovered Courtesans when Bill picked it up at Otonacon, and we played that quite a few times when we got together, as my family enjoys it. Other than that, I got The Two Towers deck building game at one of the events we went to this year, and the kids and I have been playing that a lot. Love Letter is another favourite (I have Jabba's Palace) because we play at game cafés a lot, and it's quick and easy to learn. When we have people over, Just One and Poetry for Neanderthals tend to come out because they are fun and quick as well. Bill really got into Hidden Leaders this year. I need to make a point of trying out more games! With Niagara Boardgaming Weekend and Breakout Con coming up this year, I'll try some new-to-me games!

Very nice review. Thanks man!

Formage was a great choice for #1. What a difficult choice between Summoner wars , foundations of Rome . And Skyrise . Holy cow you’re correct what a great time to be into board games ♟️. Way better than the 80’s with Monopoly, and Risk 😮

We've been playing exploding kittens, and this looks like our next game!

What you need to do is employ at least one buddy or a team of buddies to play a casual 2-Pl or 3-Pl game, so your audience can enjoy seeing a real gameplay match for better audience experience with this abstract board game, Sinoda; Hope to see you do something more interesting with this abstract board game!

We're so excited to see Sinoda on your list, and so high up as well! I hadn't really thought about it before, but you are so right about the way people look in all the pictures we take of them playing! Also, any idea you have for a fancier board, you can believe that we've already thought about it! We have a couple of people working on wooden boards, and we've contacted a custom leather-working guy to see about a leather board. Also, we're working with a local dice maker to do fancier dice sets to sell at events next year! Mori looks really interested and now I'm keen to try it as well. Can't wait to see what's in the top 3!

Thanks for the review

There is no to very little laktose in cheese.

Man what an amazing list so far love your 7 th and 8th picks . Love Summoners wars and wizards of grimore is way easier to learn but absolutely love both of them . Can’t wait to see your top 6

Played it with 3 recently. Tremendous game , highly recommend it

I’m the worse player in the world at this game . We played actual teams as we had 6 people . I love the game but I need a partner 😉

We had a blast , really a ton of cooperation in this one . We had to plan out to attack as there was always zombies that attacked us ….. 2 of 4 of us took characters with low health. Love to try again . Must be very difficult if you have a player sabotage stuff . Thanks Dr. For the review 👍

Wow haven’t played this one , looking forward to trying it

Great explanation of the game. Thanks for playing Brian!

Just got the game. 9:42

How does the golden rule work, eternal battle, if I launched an attack with movement and for the attack to succeed, I must move, even if the opponent played a block (counterattack)?

Thank you so much for mentioning Gems of Iridescia and for playing at Ludicon. It was a pleasure meeting you and getting to teach you the game!

Man of his word! Thanks Doctor!

Broken Fate sounds liken stratego on steroids I’ll love that one , Thanks for the updates Dr.

Have played the proto type version at the End Games with my Son. I believe it has been thoughtfully developed, it allows tiers of success, and possibility to have no one actually "win". Pretty unique game play w/ social impact/ group effort aspect.

Crokea has been around forever my parents where born in 1940’s and that was there game they played when we go to grandmas house my kids want to play it