Played it for the first time in January, `17. That's pretty much the same feeling I had about the game. Very comfortable game but certainly enough strategy to keep you involved in the game. Absolutely LOVED your adventures in America.
I think it was already out two years ago. Paul also mentioned something about It in the video I believe. But I just thought letting the people who are watching now know that they can get it if they are interested.
My wife and I prefer San Juan over Puerto Rico because using the cards for everything helps remove some of the randomness because it gets you to options sooner. Also some strategy there in controlling the cards.
Always enjoy when people talk about a game that came out years before another one as if it copied the newer one. San Juan should be credited as where RFTG came from rather than the other way around, just happens where more recent gamers tend to play the newer games first.
Don't they actually have the same lineage, in that Lehmann was asked to do a card version of Puerto Rico, and then they went with Seyfarth's version, and then Lehmann combined his with a space theme from an earlier game, and released it as well. But basically the core of both games is the same brief, at the same time: do a card version of PR.
Smaller, quicker, less fiddly, not susceptible to "scripted opening", not suffering from "you win by sitting next to the newbie"... ... why do people play Puerto Rico? should be the question.
I think it just depends on the person. I haven't got to play Puerto Rico / Race / Citadels yet. I heard San Juan was a good stepping stone to Race though. San Juan is nice and simple and thats why I like it, nothing overly complex, just nice and tasteful.
I played Puerto Rico just last week for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed the game and was quite taken with it. I played with two other people (another first time player and a veteran of the game) and we, the newbies, tied for first. I'm sure it was a fluke, but I definitely have the urge to try it again. I'm not quite sure if I'd like San Juan. I tend to like the presence of board games over their slimmed down card only versions.
My wife and I prefer San Juan over Puerto Rico because using the cards for everything helps remove some of the randomness because it gets you to options sooner. Also some strategy there in controlling the cards.
Ah. The beginning of Paul's adventures in "America."
"Quinns???? Oh Matt.... hi..."
Savage
Anyone else notice that the strawberry "ladies" ended up literally topless by the end of the video?
Played it for the first time in January, `17. That's pretty much the same feeling I had about the game. Very comfortable game but certainly enough strategy to keep you involved in the game. Absolutely LOVED your adventures in America.
There is a second edition by Alea/Ravensburger. I think it's relatively easy to get.
I think it was already out two years ago. Paul also mentioned something about It in the video I believe. But I just thought letting the people who are watching now know that they can get it if they are interested.
i've played so much of this game. so good. fits in a lunch hour, so I can play at work!
I've watched this review at LEAST ten times, and it's still my favorite uvu uvu
I love how Reference Pear turned on the wrong burner just to be safe.
I'm glad Paul has good taste in coffee.
I have never been more nervous to see a bowl full of strawberries.
This is too funny! Very clever Paul.
My wife and I prefer San Juan over Puerto Rico because using the cards for everything helps remove some of the randomness because it gets you to options sooner. Also some strategy there in controlling the cards.
Really enjoyed the NA office gag.
i play it on my phone a lot
Why did Paul go to Canada?
To cross the pond
But you never reviewed Puerto Rico? (Or even mention it in the review?)
00:30 lets all pretend to be on a phone call but show the home screen instead of making a phone call or keeping the screen off because why bother?
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Mango juice break!
So I'm confused, where were these videos first released at and are they still in production? loving the content
Can buy on Amazon as of 10/8/2019.
I'd like to point out that Paul looks like Eric Clapton, and I spotted a guitar in few of the videos. Coincidence?
1:20 damn, they have walking cameras in canada!
Always enjoy when people talk about a game that came out years before another one as if it copied the newer one. San Juan should be credited as where RFTG came from rather than the other way around, just happens where more recent gamers tend to play the newer games first.
Don't they actually have the same lineage, in that Lehmann was asked to do a card version of Puerto Rico, and then they went with Seyfarth's version, and then Lehmann combined his with a space theme from an earlier game, and released it as well. But basically the core of both games is the same brief, at the same time: do a card version of PR.
Omg I am in Raincouver too!! Cheers!!
It's pronounced Sand Wand without the D.
+ Yes. The SAAN JAWN is grating on my ears.
Any game like this but for 6 players?
"It's like selling socks to sharks." 🧦😝🦈
I don't really know why you'd play San Juan over Puerto Rico. Also I think Race and Citadels is better than San Juan too.
Smaller, quicker, less fiddly, not susceptible to "scripted opening", not suffering from "you win by sitting next to the newbie"...
... why do people play Puerto Rico? should be the question.
I think it just depends on the person. I haven't got to play Puerto Rico / Race / Citadels yet. I heard San Juan was a good stepping stone to Race though. San Juan is nice and simple and thats why I like it, nothing overly complex, just nice and tasteful.
I played Puerto Rico just last week for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed the game and was quite taken with it. I played with two other people (another first time player and a veteran of the game) and we, the newbies, tied for first. I'm sure it was a fluke, but I definitely have the urge to try it again.
I'm not quite sure if I'd like San Juan. I tend to like the presence of board games over their slimmed down card only versions.
My wife and I prefer San Juan over Puerto Rico because using the cards for everything helps remove some of the randomness because it gets you to options sooner. Also some strategy there in controlling the cards.
Not to shill, but Cool Stuff Inc has 14 in stock today.
too bad this game is out of print
Deja vu?
"First published on February 10, 2015." - Description
I'm so sorry for that Mango juice, it looks very diluted, wastery.
This person should remain behind the camera
Any game like this but for 6 players?