Tainted Grail (Kings of Ruin) - Board Game Review - A Worthy Sequel?

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  • @JuliuszCovers
    @JuliuszCovers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The writer/designer of this game is Krzysztof Piskorski, who's a well-known fantasy novel writer here in Poland. He won both the Zajdel Award and the Żuławski Award (two most important Polish SF&F awards) several times.

    • @philthephreak
      @philthephreak 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish his books were translated into English. Love the Tainted Grail writing and story so much! It’s the first board game I’ve played where I thought: this would make an incredible streaming TV series

  • @iansutton7416
    @iansutton7416 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Tainted Grail's combat indeed innovative, and I can see the appeal, but really only for solo or 2 player. Playing the game with 4 players, it was much too long to have 1 player 'doing their thing' whilst the others sat there 'like stuffed chooks'.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I don't think it's a group game honestly.

  • @MarkThould
    @MarkThould 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Received my copy today and it's taking pride of place on my shelf of shame.
    Just need to finish Sleeping Gods, Lord of the rings journeys in middle earth, Roll Player Adventures and ISS Vanguard first..... Hopefully I'll be finished in time for Arydia... 😂

  • @jonvega3736
    @jonvega3736 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love myself the idea of a campaign game. I have Oathsworn, pandemic legacy, Gloomhaven: Jaws, and Kings Dilemma. The sad thing, as you said, is the commitment and the required player count. Just requires to remember all the rules, stick to the game and not play anything outside of it. I was only able to get into the first mission/session of them and then they just sit on my shelf :( I can't see myself buying another campaign game just so I can stare at it on my shelves :P

  • @markponthier5265
    @markponthier5265 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your review! Im at the end of Chap 6 and playing it solo 2 handed with Gerdwyn and Osbert.
    If you aren't going to use the Fall of Avalon 2.0 upgrade pack, I will buy them from you.
    Great job!

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably going to need it if I don't keep the OG TG stuff though.

  • @NeilY1000
    @NeilY1000 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mine came today …. Will replay the original game using the new rules and have some fun! Then onto KoR

  • @gregorys9629
    @gregorys9629 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed your comparison to other campaign games you've played - seems to be omitted from a lot of reviews of this type.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah people don't offer many comparisons or use weird ones at best.

  • @clvrswine
    @clvrswine 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Price is a major part of the equation. We can get 2.3 games for the price of this 1 game. Is this as fun as 2.3 other games? This is something I take into account. This was a great video, Luke.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

    • @4_Last_4
      @4_Last_4 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      IMHO yes, it is, at least for me. Granted, there are a few exceptions let's say you buy Inis and Marvel Champions Core box and an expansion box... maybe I would take that, if they were my only board games.

  • @odstbane
    @odstbane 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great editing on this one 😂 I'm excited to dive in. I finally got around to finishing up the original campaign. Working on the expansions now

  • @VikingKittens
    @VikingKittens 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really enjoyed your thoughts on this game, as I am still waiting for my copy. Tainted Grail has been the most fulfilling campaign I have played, and I look forward to returning it to the table. I would enjoy hearing your comments when you have finished. Cheers

  • @bigeye6606
    @bigeye6606 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pal and I loved the first campaign and the prequel campaign. Looking forward to this one.

  • @maverickmuezzin
    @maverickmuezzin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, my main gripe with the game is that some of the interactions with the events/random events decks are so confusing. Especially with the special events cards. Probably I completely misunderstand it. Can anyone explain it to me please?

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hard to say, though to be honest you could just house rule the random event deck out and only use it as a game timer.

  • @Titanicus_
    @Titanicus_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there any replayability in this game? AR mentioned in the campaign that it would be more replayable. I want to get more for my money than 1-3 playthroughs

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I say two playthroughs are your best expectation. There are two clear distinguished paths you can follow and 4 characters.

  • @Mauricio_Castaño
    @Mauricio_Castaño 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ooh yeah, was looking for this one, lets see it.

  • @lajeit
    @lajeit 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please make a video about the differences for the 2.0 version

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Kickstarter projects for Kings of Ruin and the publisher website should herald these details.

  • @ChadHensley
    @ChadHensley 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved my limited experience with the first game but the opportunity to set it up and leave it set up was greatly minimized so I never got very far. Finally started having opportunities to play but discovered the were releasing new rules updates so put it on the back burner until those arrived. Everything came in a few weeks ago along with Kings of Ruin. Now I'm trying to decide which to play first, the original or the new one. Leaning towards Kings of Ruin at the moment. And I have all of the gameplay elements including extra expansions from the first campaign. What would be your advice for diving back into Avalon? Does it make a difference if you know the first story when playing the second?

  • @Arnikoochak
    @Arnikoochak 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much! Did you (or are you) enjoy the last chapters as you did the first ones? It did not become a bit samey for you?

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Story wise they were good but mechanics wise, it was a little stretched out.

    • @Arnikoochak
      @Arnikoochak 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheBrokenMeepleThanks; So still a 9? :)

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Arnikoochak yeah overall

  • @Bi-WizeVan
    @Bi-WizeVan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. Thank you. l'll be soloing this beast, but it seems you don't really recommend true solo. What are your thoughts on how it would be two-handed?

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well I mean I'm still enjoying it true solo, it's just a harder challenge. Two handed takes some piloting but it's doable.

    • @Bi-WizeVan
      @Bi-WizeVan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheBrokenMeeple Good to hear. Thank you.

  • @Gwendor19
    @Gwendor19 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How are the single shot mini campaigns?

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haven't tried them, jumped straight into the big one.

    • @Gwendor19
      @Gwendor19 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheBrokenMeeple hope you can review that too😊

  • @howardsherman591
    @howardsherman591 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have not played kings of ruin yet. But you HAVE to play Red Death. It was my favorite campaign from the original series

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Isn't it crazy stupid hard though?

    • @howardsherman591
      @howardsherman591 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's difficult but it's not as grindy as the original. There aren't any menhiers to light so exploration is more free. Plus, since you're supposed to take a character that has finished a campaign, you start off pretty strong which balances it out ​@@TheBrokenMeeple

  • @mubeensaddique5270
    @mubeensaddique5270 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many hours in total do you think the entire campaign will take? Excited to try it

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Somewhere between 30-50 I reckon

  • @AlanJClarkSnr
    @AlanJClarkSnr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent review

  • @stevecolgrave4584
    @stevecolgrave4584 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Send me your upgrade kit please Luke! I've been looking for one

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't you get one direct from the publisher? Not looking to sell mine separately because I still do need to try Red Death at some point and if I do sell the old stuff, people are going to want that kit.

  • @orqade
    @orqade 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Blue Spoilers on the table 🤦

  • @玩物喪志-v5w
    @玩物喪志-v5w 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol you are 5 chapters in but I just received my copy yesterday….

    • @1invag
      @1invag 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well hurry up and play the damn thing. Some of us missed the kick starter entirely and are waiting for a retail release lol