If TH-camrs called these lists our "50 favorite games right now" that drop would mean nothing to me. Using "top" of "all-time" in this type of video makes the drop super dramatic to me. I don't mean this to sound like a complaint against this video or FTM at all, I just now view ALL "top games of all time" videos very differently now. Still love them though - especially by FTM. I just feel like the "of all time" phrase should hold a bit more weight than it does all around.
The beautiful thing Bout board games is that even if the love for some of em drops, given enough time and a random pull off the shelf and the love can skyrocket again :)
Yeah this happens when I want to start selling games. I do once last play and usually I'm like "ok this can go." Other times im like "wow why don't I play this more?"
Good job on Jamie for giving Jeff a hard time on dice throne. I think the most surprising was seeing it fall just outside of the top 50 with the new X-men content. But top 75 is fair for how many games you guys play. Let Jeff wins some games and it will be back in the top 50 again Jamie.
Remember that part in The Office when Pam wants the accountant to crunch the numbers again, so he just clicks the mouse and says "Crunch"? That's Jamie on Pub Meeple.
Interesting discussion topic: are games dropping rankings due to diminishing returns (playing a game a ton), growth of the gamer (moving past games as you grow), game replacement, or something else?
100%agree with Jeff on Netrunner. Fantastic game (and great new content still being produced by NISEI/Null Signal), but a real challenge to get to the table. I’m not a “lifestyle” player (and don’t want to be), but introducing the game to new players is daunting to say the least. Too bad Jeff and I are not neighbors…we’d probably get more chances to dig in!
Do you share your complete list or air table document somewhere? Would be interesting to see your ratings and a complete list of your collection. The BGG account doesn’t seem to be up to date and only has one rating.
I think a more meaningful list would be: the games we cooled down on. They dropped your list partly or entirely for a reason other than not being played. Says a lot about your evolving tastes :)
Many of us rank and rate games on "feels". If I love a game, it doesn't matter if it lacks in certain aspects (Mottainai, Stratego, Startups, Kobayakawa, Jokkmokk, Machi Koro Bright Lights Big City). If it checks all the boxes, but I don't care as much for it, I give it a lower rating.
I really appreciate this video. I feel ya on games slipping down your list because they have been over played. If I don't play another game of Catan or Unstable Unicorns, that might just be ok.
Yeahhhh... pretty consistently Azul keeps going lower and lower on my list. I'm wondering if River Valley Glassworks may replace it in my collection. It's on BGA now so I'm pumped to check it out
Hey Just wondering whether You both play Vital Lacerda games... We are on a mission to play them all in the coming months.. Would like to hear your thoughts on them.
Speaking of net runner, and other TCGs... Have you heard of the new Star Wars CCG Star wars unlimited that's about to launch on March 8th? It's like if MTG and Lorcana had a baby. Curious to see what you guys think of it. I love your videos! Thanks!
Innovation, samesies? Wild to hear. I've played 100+ games of it and not sure two of them have ever felt the same. Short of TCGs like MTG/Netrunner, it has the most varied play of any board game I've ever played, by far. And incredible ebb/flow / ups/downs with*in* the game, without catch-up cheats or runaway leader problems. Amazing game, my #1 game. Don't give up on it yet! :P
I mean, it’s just my opinion and experience. I’m also not saying the cards are the same, but the play feels the same. I’ve played it a lot and seen almost all of the cards at this point (in base game). Got to the point I was just going through the motions. Still a great game! Glad you’re still enjoying it as much as you are :)
Interesting video, thank you! I am Also due to paint Anachrony. Are you using any images as inspiration? I'm a software dev and I also have a billion tabs. There is much shame in my heart....
Curious how many different games have you played since you started to keep track? You said you ranked 800, is that the total or do you only rank games you own?
That would be all the games since we starter tracking! Close to 800, which doesn't of course include the games played before we started tracking in 2021 :)
Yeah an 18 card game vs a heavy euro. How can they be on the same list right? There is so little design space in an 18 card game, like it has to be so good.
It's funny you guys like Downforce at more players . I only enjoy it at 2 player. Anything else just feels like a random luck fest. 2 player has some more meaningful choices
11 to 131 is not a drop that is an absolute plummet hahah holy. Fun video, I like hearing your diagnoses of these.
I mean, of 700+ games it’s not THAT bad ;)
If TH-camrs called these lists our "50 favorite games right now" that drop would mean nothing to me. Using "top" of "all-time" in this type of video makes the drop super dramatic to me. I don't mean this to sound like a complaint against this video or FTM at all, I just now view ALL "top games of all time" videos very differently now. Still love them though - especially by FTM. I just feel like the "of all time" phrase should hold a bit more weight than it does all around.
The beautiful thing Bout board games is that even if the love for some of em drops, given enough time and a random pull off the shelf and the love can skyrocket again :)
Exactly!
Yeah this happens when I want to start selling games. I do once last play and usually I'm like "ok this can go." Other times im like "wow why don't I play this more?"
Good job on Jamie for giving Jeff a hard time on dice throne. I think the most surprising was seeing it fall just outside of the top 50 with the new X-men content. But top 75 is fair for how many games you guys play. Let Jeff wins some games and it will be back in the top 50 again Jamie.
I agree. Let Jeff win.
Remember that part in The Office when Pam wants the accountant to crunch the numbers again, so he just clicks the mouse and says "Crunch"? That's Jamie on Pub Meeple.
LOL. “It’s an algorithm there’s nothing to crunch”…”do it anyway”
Interesting discussion topic: are games dropping rankings due to diminishing returns (playing a game a ton), growth of the gamer (moving past games as you grow), game replacement, or something else?
100%agree with Jeff on Netrunner. Fantastic game (and great new content still being produced by NISEI/Null Signal), but a real challenge to get to the table. I’m not a “lifestyle” player (and don’t want to be), but introducing the game to new players is daunting to say the least. Too bad Jeff and I are not neighbors…we’d probably get more chances to dig in!
Jeff's face as he considers life choices concerning FF is gold. :)
Deep introspection!
Black Angel is on the shelf at Philly Game Shop, may still be there next PAX. Best of luck!
Yes! I saw it there, too big to cart home with us though.
Now we want to see the top 50 (or 20 or 10) most played games in 2023!
Do you share your complete list or air table document somewhere? Would be interesting to see your ratings and a complete list of your collection. The BGG account doesn’t seem to be up to date and only has one rating.
I think a more meaningful list would be: the games we cooled down on. They dropped your list partly or entirely for a reason other than not being played. Says a lot about your evolving tastes :)
Very nice video-idea!!
Thank you!
Great content!!! I LOVE scout but it doesn’t play well at 2 and I think that’s its downfall.
Many of us rank and rate games on "feels". If I love a game, it doesn't matter if it lacks in certain aspects (Mottainai, Stratego, Startups, Kobayakawa, Jokkmokk, Machi Koro Bright Lights Big City). If it checks all the boxes, but I don't care as much for it, I give it a lower rating.
Absolutely agree on the feels
Return to dark tower is a great game! Everyone I introduce it to loves it. It’s also easy to play with new board gamers.
It’s a fun time!
I really appreciate this video. I feel ya on games slipping down your list because they have been over played. If I don't play another game of Catan or Unstable Unicorns, that might just be ok.
They do have the books for Frosthaven! They’re delivering in a couple months
Love that!! Thanks for the heads up!
Yeahhhh... pretty consistently Azul keeps going lower and lower on my list. I'm wondering if River Valley Glassworks may replace it in my collection. It's on BGA now so I'm pumped to check it out
It looks like a good one! Haven’t had a chance to play it yet though
DoE is like Gretzky on a Jetski! The Great One.
Have you guys ever tried herrlof the trick card game I just saw it on BGA
We haven’t! Any good?
Thanks for the video
Hey Just wondering whether You both play Vital Lacerda games... We are on a mission to play them all in the coming months.. Would like to hear your thoughts on them.
We’ve only played Kanban so far!! Very much enjoyed it
We have played KanBan, Weather Machine and Lisboa so far. Weather Machine has been the hardest to get my head around@@FostertheMeeple
I still have not played Scout - but I am interested in Sea Salt & Paper and Trio
I think you’d like them both!
Speaking of net runner, and other TCGs... Have you heard of the new Star Wars CCG Star wars unlimited that's about to launch on March 8th? It's like if MTG and Lorcana had a baby. Curious to see what you guys think of it. I love your videos! Thanks!
Heard of it but haven’t played it!
@FostertheMeeple Not many have, since it hasnt been released yet.
Innovation, samesies? Wild to hear. I've played 100+ games of it and not sure two of them have ever felt the same. Short of TCGs like MTG/Netrunner, it has the most varied play of any board game I've ever played, by far. And incredible ebb/flow / ups/downs with*in* the game, without catch-up cheats or runaway leader problems. Amazing game, my #1 game. Don't give up on it yet! :P
I mean, it’s just my opinion and experience. I’m also not saying the cards are the same, but the play feels the same. I’ve played it a lot and seen almost all of the cards at this point (in base game). Got to the point I was just going through the motions. Still a great game! Glad you’re still enjoying it as much as you are :)
Hey Jeff...how was summer camp? LOL
Amazing!
Interesting video, thank you! I am Also due to paint Anachrony. Are you using any images as inspiration?
I'm a software dev and I also have a billion tabs. There is much shame in my heart....
Yea there’s some good images out there I’ve been using
Curious how many different games have you played since you started to keep track? You said you ranked 800, is that the total or do you only rank games you own?
That would be all the games since we starter tracking! Close to 800, which doesn't of course include the games played before we started tracking in 2021 :)
Yeah an 18 card game vs a heavy euro. How can they be on the same list right? There is so little design space in an 18 card game, like it has to be so good.
It’s very tough. And why I think ranking games like this can be a bit silly when you think about it.
It's funny you guys like Downforce at more players . I only enjoy it at 2 player. Anything else just feels like a random luck fest. 2 player has some more meaningful choices
To each their own!
You guys need to double down on your lists being objective, infallible.
Essentially board game Moses with lists on stone tablets.
LOL
Jeff’s hat nails looking like Moses. Just add the long white beard.