This is probably my favorite video from you guys! Your transparency and honesty are why I love you guys. When Jeff talked about how this board game community allows him to be himself, I choked up because I've experienced that most of my life. I'm so glad that you guys loved Wind The Film! Playing that game with you and Rodney was probably my biggest board game highlight of 2022!
I just found your channel a month back and have been binge watching all of your videos! I absolutely love the energy you both bring to the table as well as the lovely banter in games. Hope your year starts off great and continues to be great as it moves by!
Meeting you both at PAX Unplugged was a big highlight of 2022 for me. I can definitely relate to your thoughts about being among "your people" at a convention. I loved looking around and knowing everyone there loves games as much as I do. Hope to make it there and see you both again this year!
Feel this to my core. Was a blast meeting both of you and looking forward to the next time we see each other. Thanks so much for always watching and being part of our community. It means the world
Happy 2023 Jeff & Jamie! 🎉❤ Was so nice to finally meet you guys and hangout in California. Here’s hoping we can hangout again and play more games this year!
I love the hat! But seriously, I don’t normally comment but your thoughts about 2022 and what it meant to you to share board game love with people was so meaningful, it gave me chills - thank you for bringing joy, fun, and those real moments.
@@FostertheMeeple I also love Remember Our Trip, Let's Make a Bus Route, and In Front of the Elevators. I started discovering his stuff at DTW a few years ago and own almost all of it now! Every one of his themes is so cool and unique.
23:17: Nail. On. The. Head. There are literally hundreds of games good enough to be a great shared experience with the right participants, and no game great enough not to be brought down by the wrong ones (mainly just people who don't want to try to get into it). When I hear reviewers talk about a certain game being "group-dependent", I understand what they mean, but at the same time think, "They all are".
"We are all here to find our people, and share the love." 10000% Agree! Thank you guys for always being fun and entertaining. I do have to share, I was just getting into the hobby more and was looking for general suggestion videos and then like the next week you guys released your (bs)suggestion video and it took me at least half of the video to realize it was all a joke. I was so confused about some of them, but was so new I was just thinking "Well they are the ones who know what they are talking about, I guess I'll have to play that game to figure out how it fits that category." I went back and watched it later and had a good good laugh at myself and you guys. So thank you for that! Hope 2023 brings you all the best!
Same feeling of finally finding a group and hobby in board gaming and painting miniatures this past year. I've definitely enjoyed finding content creators for board games as well and joining the discord servers. Thanks for the fun! Wishing a better year forward.
I love that trail you visited in Kentucky. It’s a go to trail for my wife and I almost as soon as it warms up. The ski lift is cool but the trail itself is pretty easy and well worth the effort to hike. Plus, who doesn’t love being squeezed between two stone walls getting up to the natural bridge.
More scattered thoughts from your friend Reggie: - 431 total plays for me, I only include real-time BGA as well! - Nice hair Jamie. - Would love another BGG "have We Played it?" video. Those are great. - Love the Discord everyone should join! No meanie-weenies. - 2023 we will have to cross paths at a con! It's gonna be my convention year - OrcaCon, DTW and either BGGCon or PAXU.
My favourite channel that I found in 2022! You guys make me and my husband laugh on every video and remind me how much fun games can be! Thanks for being awesome! Happy 2023!
I was literally just rewatching your Dice Throne tournament and thinking Unmatched would lend itself nicely to another tournament... Love the channel, have to watch whenever I see a new video, thanks guys!
PAXU was also one of my highlights of the year. Thanks for making it special. Fun fact: I wear a hat while watching your videos almost as often as Jeff wears a hat while filming them. Hat Team! Sombrer-bros.
Loved your reflections on the conventions. I’ve never had the chance to go to one but we’re expecting to go the the UK Games Expo this year - can’t wait! 😊
I hope to play and game on bga with both of you soon!! I just have so many games on their to learn! I just introduced BGA to my best friend from college who has moved away and we and some others got together only and played live last night. Such a special time!
I absolutely love the board game community. I've yet to meet someone that isn't friendly and welcoming. Started going to a board game club and they are all amazing people. Everyone is just there to have a nice time and enjoy some games. And I have to agree with Jeff, it's just so liberating to be your geeky/nerdy self and be with like minded people 😊
Dope wrap-up. I played Awkward Guests this year too and I loved it. My stats: 433 games, 69 new games, and sold and bought a house too so I know what it's like to have 50% (probably underestimated) of moving boxes being games.
Great video, absolutely summed up exactly why this hobby and conventions are so great. If anyone is reading this not having been to a convention (big or small) you should absolutely go, you won't regret it. I'm all for the hats by the way although that is a fine head of hair you have Jeff, as an early forties man who is rapidly going full silver fox - make the most of it!
BGA got me hooked on CAN'T STOP! Have you ever considered doing a video comparing how various games play online vs. IRL? There are just some games I prefer online, where they do the maths for me, LOL.
2022 was filled with ups and downs for us too. Some of our best memories and accomplishing one of our dream vacations were amazing. Moving again and all the health issues I've had were NOT! Here's to a better 2023 for all and hoping we cross paths in person. I'll be at Dice Tower West and hopefully GenCon & WSBG👍
About the tournaments suggestions, maybe it's not a tournament, but you could do like a "Down Force Cup" where you race all the tracks (if you have the expansions obviously) and then the winner is whoever gets more points in all of them, like in Mario Kart.
Thanks for making me rejoin the discord Jeff, I’m definitely less overwhelmed and more interactive this time 😊 hope to see you again next year at the tornado that is Pax 😂
I agree so much with Jeff. The fact that literally no one around wants to play (or wants to learn how to play) board games with me is just so upsetting and annoying.
@@FostertheMeeple I meant on the picture where you are all holding up the character boards with the neat fantasy art. I do now realize that there are multiple shots in a row where you guys are playing different games so I probably should've specified which one I was referring to.
Happy New Year! I hope it goes away better than 2022. Love the intro graphic! First time I remember seeing it. 2022 seemed to be the year of filler games and family games. Am I wrong about that, you both have played so many more than I have. What are you most looking forward too in 2023 in our board gaming hobby?
Star Wars Villainous tournament! Definitely do that! My husband and I just started playing it this weekend. Hoping they make a Darth Maul set in future releases!
We haven’t, but this section of the house was once the garage, also the house was built in the 40s so, uneven floors are not rare in this region. But I plan on having a specialist come in at some point just to make sure!
On the dog stuff and travel. Find someone who knows dogs with issues it sounds like they might be fighting which is always scary but possibly consider boarding either with your vet or your dog trainer.
It is fighting, unfortunately. But we are working through it. Behaviouralist included. Unfortunately boarding Juno is not possible as it would make the situation worse with her anxiety.
So can you help me by making a video. My wife and i are going on a Disney cruise later this year. Possibly with another couple so if you could bring a board game tables bag worth of games what would you bring.
Not board game related, but I hope the dog situation improves. One of the only thing that could top board games is dogs IMO. Good luck with dogs and continued success on this channel.
It is! “Worth” is tough to determine honestly. We love it, but we got it built for a fraction of the cost it would be for others (a friend built it for us). It also is a great source for us to film on. So yes, we find it has worth but I am not sure if others would also feel similar value?
I hope this video ends with you talking about playing Bohnanza because it sounds like Wind the Film shares the mechanism of not being able to manipulate the order of cards in your hand!
Yeah I'm tired of sleeping in the damn bathtub I'm getting too old for this. But also as someone with horses. Just go to the city display if you MUST see fireworks and just do like sparklers at home. It's gonna be nicer than uncle Jim just blowing off his thumb
This is probably my favorite video from you guys! Your transparency and honesty are why I love you guys. When Jeff talked about how this board game community allows him to be himself, I choked up because I've experienced that most of my life. I'm so glad that you guys loved Wind The Film! Playing that game with you and Rodney was probably my biggest board game highlight of 2022!
Love you both! Thanks for saying all of this. Can’t wait to see you both again, hopefully very soon. All the best in 2023!
I just found your channel a month back and have been binge watching all of your videos! I absolutely love the energy you both bring to the table as well as the lovely banter in games. Hope your year starts off great and continues to be great as it moves by!
Aww thanks so much! Appreciate the kindness and thanks so much for watching and commenting! It does mean the world to us
We need to get a new Cuba game going!
That’s what we’re saying!
Meeting you both at PAX Unplugged was a big highlight of 2022 for me. I can definitely relate to your thoughts about being among "your people" at a convention. I loved looking around and knowing everyone there loves games as much as I do. Hope to make it there and see you both again this year!
Feel this to my core. Was a blast meeting both of you and looking forward to the next time we see each other. Thanks so much for always watching and being part of our community. It means the world
Happy 2023 Jeff & Jamie! 🎉❤ Was so nice to finally meet you guys and hangout in California. Here’s hoping we can hangout again and play more games this year!
2023 should be a good one!
10000% resonate with your final thoughts bc I definitely felt that at DTW instantly! TO 2023 AND ON CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU BOTH AGAIN 😭
Appreciate you! We will see you soon. Promise
I love the hat! But seriously, I don’t normally comment but your thoughts about 2022 and what it meant to you to share board game love with people was so meaningful, it gave me chills - thank you for bringing joy, fun, and those real moments.
Feel free to comment anytime! Love chatting with you all.
Thank you for saying this, and thank you for being a part of our community!
Your favourite moment of the year (going to conventions) melted my heart!!!
It’s just so nice to find your community. Truly a blessing from all of this
Awesome shoutout to Wind the Film!
I feel like Saashi & Saashi surprises me with every game I play from them!
I definitely want to try more from them, anything in particular you’d recommend?
@@FostertheMeeple I also love Remember Our Trip, Let's Make a Bus Route, and In Front of the Elevators.
I started discovering his stuff at DTW a few years ago and own almost all of it now!
Every one of his themes is so cool and unique.
Really appreciate you both very much and all the hard work you put into the content but also just the community! It is a real treat to be a part of!
Thanks Jake! Shoot me a DM sometime I’d love to hear how you’re doing
I always love those wrap up style videos.
23:17: Nail. On. The. Head. There are literally hundreds of games good enough to be a great shared experience with the right participants, and no game great enough not to be brought down by the wrong ones (mainly just people who don't want to try to get into it). When I hear reviewers talk about a certain game being "group-dependent", I understand what they mean, but at the same time think, "They all are".
Feel this!
"We are all here to find our people, and share the love." 10000% Agree! Thank you guys for always being fun and entertaining.
I do have to share, I was just getting into the hobby more and was looking for general suggestion videos and then like the next week you guys released your (bs)suggestion video and it took me at least half of the video to realize it was all a joke. I was so confused about some of them, but was so new I was just thinking "Well they are the ones who know what they are talking about, I guess I'll have to play that game to figure out how it fits that category."
I went back and watched it later and had a good good laugh at myself and you guys. So thank you for that!
Hope 2023 brings you all the best!
Hahaha glad you found the humour in it, we had a ton of fun filming that one
Same feeling of finally finding a group and hobby in board gaming and painting miniatures this past year. I've definitely enjoyed finding content creators for board games as well and joining the discord servers. Thanks for the fun! Wishing a better year forward.
Thanks Stef! Glad you’ve find some safe spaces to enjoy the things you enjoy!
I love that trail you visited in Kentucky. It’s a go to trail for my wife and I almost as soon as it warms up. The ski lift is cool but the trail itself is pretty easy and well worth the effort to hike. Plus, who doesn’t love being squeezed between two stone walls getting up to the natural bridge.
Haha I loved that stone wall section. So cool
Ooh! Deception and Awkward Guests are both in my Top 10 games! Great picks!
We enjoy them both so so much!
More scattered thoughts from your friend Reggie:
- 431 total plays for me, I only include real-time BGA as well!
- Nice hair Jamie.
- Would love another BGG "have We Played it?" video. Those are great.
- Love the Discord everyone should join! No meanie-weenies.
- 2023 we will have to cross paths at a con! It's gonna be my convention year - OrcaCon, DTW and either BGGCon or PAXU.
PLEASE GO TO PAXU REGGIE
My favourite channel that I found in 2022! You guys make me and my husband laugh on every video and remind me how much fun games can be! Thanks for being awesome! Happy 2023!
Aww thanks Kyla! That’s all this is about. Having fun, playing games with the people we love
Thanks!
I was literally just rewatching your Dice Throne tournament and thinking Unmatched would lend itself nicely to another tournament...
Love the channel, have to watch whenever I see a new video, thanks guys!
We want to do an unmatched tourney!! We will see what we can do :)
PAXU was also one of my highlights of the year. Thanks for making it special.
Fun fact: I wear a hat while watching your videos almost as often as Jeff wears a hat while filming them. Hat Team! Sombrer-bros.
I wear a hat while watching too #sombrer-bros
TEAM HATS LETS GOOOO
Loved your reflections on the conventions. I’ve never had the chance to go to one but we’re expecting to go the the UK Games Expo this year - can’t wait! 😊
That’s awesome Jason! I’m certain you will have a great time. Keep us posted!
Happy 2023!! So thankful and appreciative of the discord community you guys have built and consider myself lucky to be a member 😊
We consider ourselves lucky that you chose to be part of this community with us. So thank you!
I hope to play and game on bga with both of you soon!! I just have so many games on their to learn! I just introduced BGA to my best friend from college who has moved away and we and some others got together only and played live last night. Such a special time!
That’s awesome!! So happy to hear you’re enjoying BGA!!
I absolutely love the board game community. I've yet to meet someone that isn't friendly and welcoming. Started going to a board game club and they are all amazing people. Everyone is just there to have a nice time and enjoy some games. And I have to agree with Jeff, it's just so liberating to be your geeky/nerdy self and be with like minded people 😊
100% Anja! Love it!
Really really wonderful video ❤
Just an fyi I lovee the hats! The more hats the better! Let’s get some more hats on Jamie in 2023 too
That’s the goal!
😮 It’s so strange with Jamie wearing a hat instead of Jeff in one scene. Is this what we can expect in 2023? A Freaky Friday moment 😂
In 2023, freaky Friday is every day!
Dope wrap-up. I played Awkward Guests this year too and I loved it. My stats: 433 games, 69 new games, and sold and bought a house too so I know what it's like to have 50% (probably underestimated) of moving boxes being games.
We shared a similar journey in 2022 it seems!!!
Great video, absolutely summed up exactly why this hobby and conventions are so great. If anyone is reading this not having been to a convention (big or small) you should absolutely go, you won't regret it. I'm all for the hats by the way although that is a fine head of hair you have Jeff, as an early forties man who is rapidly going full silver fox - make the most of it!
Haha that head of hair is thinning RAPIDLY. I suspect it won’t be long before the shaving has to happen
BGA got me hooked on CAN'T STOP! Have you ever considered doing a video comparing how various games play online vs. IRL? There are just some games I prefer online, where they do the maths for me, LOL.
Haha that’s actually not a bad idea, because I agree. Some games I’d rather just play on BGA to save setup!
2022 was filled with ups and downs for us too. Some of our best memories and accomplishing one of our dream vacations were amazing. Moving again and all the health issues I've had were NOT! Here's to a better 2023 for all and hoping we cross paths in person. I'll be at Dice Tower West and hopefully GenCon & WSBG👍
Hoping for a better 2023 Billy! Not sure what ones we will get to this year but here’s to hoping we see you!
Thanks for a fantastic year of content! Cheers to you both
Thanks Tony! Thanks for being with us the entire journey :)
How about an unmatched tournament that would be so much fun to play and watch
It is one we really want to do!
About the tournaments suggestions, maybe it's not a tournament, but you could do like a "Down Force Cup" where you race all the tracks (if you have the expansions obviously) and then the winner is whoever gets more points in all of them, like in Mario Kart.
That’s a pretty neat idea! We will see what we can do! Thanks Sebastian!
Thanks for making me rejoin the discord Jeff, I’m definitely less overwhelmed and more interactive this time 😊 hope to see you again next year at the tornado that is Pax 😂
One of us, one of us! Hope to see you again!
I agree so much with Jeff.
The fact that literally no one around wants to play (or wants to learn how to play) board games with me is just so upsetting and annoying.
Hopefully you can find people to game with in 2023!
You look so cute with curly hair! Also love the new intro
What game are you guys playing at 12:46?
Also congrats on all of the milestones you guys hit in 2022.
Red Cathedral from Devir games!
@@FostertheMeeple I meant on the picture where you are all holding up the character boards with the neat fantasy art. I do now realize that there are multiple shots in a row where you guys are playing different games so I probably should've specified which one I was referring to.
@@magnuskeisneerbek8847 ohhh that is Dwellings of Eldervale!
Always love when my state gets a shout out lol. Love the year in review
Thanks Danny!
I agree about the fireworks. I can't even when my dogs are so scared.
It’s so sad to watch her struggle through it and she can’t help herself
Happy New Year! I hope it goes away better than 2022. Love the intro graphic! First time I remember seeing it. 2022 seemed to be the year of filler games and family games. Am I wrong about that, you both have played so many more than I have.
What are you most looking forward too in 2023 in our board gaming hobby?
It did seem to have a lot of party / small box games!
Playing more games with people we love!
Happy 2023! 😁🎊 Love your work!
Thank you!!! All the best to you!
Star Wars Villainous tournament! Definitely do that! My husband and I just started playing it this weekend. Hoping they make a Darth Maul set in future releases!
So many awesome possibilities with that set! We will see what we can do!
❤ You’re the best! Here’s hoping that 2023 will be awesome.
You’re one of the most best Joe! ❤
Nah Joe, you’re the best! Thank you for everything you do
Yes, one particular weird angle that's been bothering me is how high your hat is on your head. Too high of an angle honestly.
For this, I will start wearing it even higher.
I really want to try town 66 now!
I think you’d fall in love with it.
Dang Jeff. Tbh as a high school jock and a massive hidden nerd this spoke to me at a deep level❤
Glad it hit home friend. We are in this together now!
If the floor is tilted, have you had the foundation of the house inspected?
We haven’t, but this section of the house was once the garage, also the house was built in the 40s so, uneven floors are not rare in this region. But I plan on having a specialist come in at some point just to make sure!
Who wore it better, Jamie or Jeff???
I don’t concede often to Jamie. But she wins here
On the dog stuff and travel. Find someone who knows dogs with issues it sounds like they might be fighting which is always scary but possibly consider boarding either with your vet or your dog trainer.
It is fighting, unfortunately. But we are working through it. Behaviouralist included. Unfortunately boarding Juno is not possible as it would make the situation worse with her anxiety.
Is the uneven floor to blame for Jeff's uneven mustache? Is it even in a different room with a level floor?
You know what. It’s entirely possible!
happy new year! have you tried Wasteland Express Delivery Service? that’s our favourite pick-up-and-deliver game :)
Hahaha funnily enough you might see us mention that game in an upcoming video! But no, have not played it yet
along with hats i expect more banter between you two :D just saying. Happy new year guys!
Hahah that’ll never end! Will see what we can do
Have either one of you played Age of Steam yet? Martin Wallace, pick up and deliver, route building and 150+ maps
We haven’t but it’s definitely one I want to try!
I like how Jeff looks genuinely perturbed at 0:06. If he's acting, he's a good actor. Later edit: Good actor.
Hahaha I’m never actually mad. I just have a very good “ I look angry face”. Maybe it comes with age
That board game table you guys are on is gorgeous - which company is it from?
It was made by a friend! He did an incredible job
I'm with Jeff on BGG video
Hat looked good on Jamie. She should wear the hat from now on. :)
The hair is looking killer today! ...also Jamie's is okay too ☺️
Haha this got a good belly laugh from me. Well done
Sweatpants are fancy. Lol, 2023 #Team PJs
I feel that for sure haha
I love my🧢 collection hope Jeff gets more
2023 goal. Work on hat collection
Haha I’m not the police 🤣! Lots of love to you both!
You aren’t ?!?! Don’t they call police there, coppers
@@FostertheMeeple ohhh you mean the 👮♀️! Gotcha! Great translation! 😊
So can you help me by making a video. My wife and i are going on a Disney cruise later this year. Possibly with another couple so if you could bring a board game tables bag worth of games what would you bring.
Haha we will see what we can do!
Hat looks good
Thank you Anne!
Not board game related, but I hope the dog situation improves. One of the only thing that could top board games is dogs IMO. Good luck with dogs and continued success on this channel.
Thanks so much Debbie!!
You both are awesome 😎
And we think YOU are awesome!
Definitely crooked. Do you use a tripod? If not, can't you just wedge a little something under the one side of the camera?
It’s a tripod, and a bad one at that. We will get it sorted at some point
You should have 2 of each hat. You wear it backwards and Jamie wears it forwards.
Hahaha not a bad idea
Is that a gaming table? Is it worth it for just the 2 of you?
It is! “Worth” is tough to determine honestly. We love it, but we got it built for a fraction of the cost it would be for others (a friend built it for us). It also is a great source for us to film on. So yes, we find it has worth but I am not sure if others would also feel similar value?
@@FostertheMeeple gotcha! Pretty much confirms I need to just build one myself. They are SO expensive otherwise.
more hats !!!!
IT SHALL BE DONE
I hope this video ends with you talking about playing Bohnanza because it sounds like Wind the Film shares the mechanism of not being able to manipulate the order of cards in your hand!
We just got bohanaza! We are excited to try it
ThHEeeeeE HaaAaAaaAT!!!!!
Please don’t do fireworks near houses! Bahh poor doggos!!
Yes PLEASE
Yeah I'm tired of sleeping in the damn bathtub I'm getting too old for this. But also as someone with horses. Just go to the city display if you MUST see fireworks and just do like sparklers at home. It's gonna be nicer than uncle Jim just blowing off his thumb
🧢