Hey Daniel happy Thursday to you. :) Thank you for covering this game and putting it on my radar! I'm really intrigued by this game and I'm more than likely going to pick it up thanks to you. Keep up the awesome work, talk to you soon... Rodger :)
I quite enjoyed this one! Very creative way to have creatures moving around at random. I love the detail that Amelia Earhart can’t go home so you can just have her accompany you on your adventure.
This is my family's favorite adventure game and it's easy to play with new people (as well as new people to the hobby.) There's some sessions where the board is under control by the players the whole time and thus leads to a dull narrative. However, most games we experience a dynamic collision of cards and events that make for a memorable and entertaining time. The latter point is what makes adventure games so great; I've made some lasting memories with different groups of people with this game! On a personal note, I respect how streamlined the AI phase is and love the end score results table (a hint to players that it's not intended to be a grueling co-op.) It's also great to explore a map, something that is often missing (for streamlining sake) compared to video game adventure or dungeon crawlers.
Oh yes, the two kind of encounters: dinosaurs and fedoras. Also, is it me or that "you step on a butterfly, add one paradox" was a reference to A Sound of Thunder?
I really like that you show off those lesser known games - those and your devlog videos are always getting a click from me! I agree with you - the graphic design is really letting this game down. The hexes you draw just look so bland, the board is nothing to write home about either. That and the focus on combat encounters is what makes me pass on it for time being. I still might pick it up after I move and settle in the new place...because the theme and other mechanics are really up my alley and I feel the game has some good bones (paleontology pun not intended) and could probably be house-ruled to be really good. One thing that I really like is the barrier mechanic. I don't think I ever seen in other hexcrawls. It really adds to the feeling of exploration and pathfinding. Would love to see more games using it (and I might see how it could work in an expedition style game I'm working on).
Just wanted to say thanks for making these videos. I always get excited when you do an upload 'cause it means I get to discover a new and interesting hidden gem. I would probably buy every game you make a video of if my bank account allowed it haha. This one looks like a lot of fun. I might try to see if I can find a copy on ebay.
I’m biased because I’m a big dinosaur nerd, but this is a fun one, especially as there are so few adventure games featuring dinosaurs. I will say it is best played solo, is a bit too long, and features one of the uglier boards I have seen, but the theme and gameplay shine through the flaws. A couple other dinosaur-themed adventure games you may want to consider, both of which are much harder to find: Sauria, a Kickstarter game that is essentially Jurassic Park with the trademark scratched off, and Dinosaurs of the Lost World, an older Avalon Hill game based the classic adventure novel The Lost World.
Yes. I know. I didn't claim it was part of the first wave. I said that Wilson was an important part of the early wave with Arkham Horror 2e in the early 2000s. That was one of the first waves after the initial Euro push of Settlers etc. The board game renaissance period is generally believed to have been 1995 - early 00s, and Wilson was doing some of his most popular things at FFG in the early 00s (2003). I've been into hobby games since the mid 80s. :)
![Videoreihe DEUTSCH - RUNDE 4 [1/2] - Europa Universalis: The Price of Power - SD-08 [8/33]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/WkmF9LMlKdg/mqdefault.jpg)
Hey Daniel happy Thursday to you. :) Thank you for covering this game and putting it on my radar! I'm really intrigued by this game and I'm more than likely going to pick it up thanks to you. Keep up the awesome work, talk to you soon... Rodger :)
I quite enjoyed this one! Very creative way to have creatures moving around at random. I love the detail that Amelia Earhart can’t go home so you can just have her accompany you on your adventure.
Absolutely our extended family's favorite game. We play this at least once every time we get together.
This is my family's favorite adventure game and it's easy to play with new people (as well as new people to the hobby.) There's some sessions where the board is under control by the players the whole time and thus leads to a dull narrative. However, most games we experience a dynamic collision of cards and events that make for a memorable and entertaining time. The latter point is what makes adventure games so great; I've made some lasting memories with different groups of people with this game!
On a personal note, I respect how streamlined the AI phase is and love the end score results table (a hint to players that it's not intended to be a grueling co-op.) It's also great to explore a map, something that is often missing (for streamlining sake) compared to video game adventure or dungeon crawlers.
A game with The Dude?! Nice!
Oh yes, the two kind of encounters: dinosaurs and fedoras. Also, is it me or that "you step on a butterfly, add one paradox" was a reference to A Sound of Thunder?
Pretty sure it is. :).
Valuable video. Thanks
What a fantastic game this seems to be! There are so many interesting mechanics in this game- I need to check it out.
Being eaten by a dinosaur is how Teddy Roosevelt would have wanted to go.
Haha. Truth.
He's not "The Big Lebowski" ;) that's the rich guy.
The pedants are out in force today! ;) Actually, that's Lebowski's Monster!
I hate that all of these more obscure and seemingly cheap games are just not available in the UK. And it they ate, they cost 5x More than in the US.
That's a bummer.
This aggression will not stand, man..!
That’s like, your opinion.
I really like that you show off those lesser known games - those and your devlog videos are always getting a click from me!
I agree with you - the graphic design is really letting this game down. The hexes you draw just look so bland, the board is nothing to write home about either. That and the focus on combat encounters is what makes me pass on it for time being. I still might pick it up after I move and settle in the new place...because the theme and other mechanics are really up my alley and I feel the game has some good bones (paleontology pun not intended) and could probably be house-ruled to be really good.
One thing that I really like is the barrier mechanic. I don't think I ever seen in other hexcrawls. It really adds to the feeling of exploration and pathfinding. Would love to see more games using it (and I might see how it could work in an expedition style game I'm working on).
Just wanted to say thanks for making these videos. I always get excited when you do an upload 'cause it means I get to discover a new and interesting hidden gem. I would probably buy every game you make a video of if my bank account allowed it haha. This one looks like a lot of fun. I might try to see if I can find a copy on ebay.
Glad you like them!
the physical pieces do look rather dull, but the game itself sounds really fun. Loved the review
Pretty much a perfect summation. :)
I’m biased because I’m a big dinosaur nerd, but this is a fun one, especially as there are so few adventure games featuring dinosaurs. I will say it is best played solo, is a bit too long, and features one of the uglier boards I have seen, but the theme and gameplay shine through the flaws. A couple other dinosaur-themed adventure games you may want to consider, both of which are much harder to find: Sauria, a Kickstarter game that is essentially Jurassic Park with the trademark scratched off, and Dinosaurs of the Lost World, an older Avalon Hill game based the classic adventure novel The Lost World.
❤
I played this with my family on Sundays after lunch several times, it is always a lot of fun!
Hi Shorty!
Hey made an appearance!
I have Dinosaurs of the Lost World, AH. Not a classic but fun.
Awesome! Someone else mentioned that one, and I took a look at it. Looks familiar, but I don't think I've played it.
I think these types of games are a bit underrated. They play a bit old school but you want that sometimes
They're my kinds of games. Just one and done, straight to the point, no campaign, no minis, etcs.
Horribly underrated game...
This game is not that old at all. Not part of the first wave of Ameritrash. 2017. I appreciate your reviews of these overlooked/underrated games.
For an ancient game with some cool ideas for the time, you may want to look at Dinosaurs of the Lost World.
Yes. I know. I didn't claim it was part of the first wave. I said that Wilson was an important part of the early wave with Arkham Horror 2e in the early 2000s. That was one of the first waves after the initial Euro push of Settlers etc. The board game renaissance period is generally believed to have been 1995 - early 00s, and Wilson was doing some of his most popular things at FFG in the early 00s (2003). I've been into hobby games since the mid 80s. :)
Have you ever won? It's tough
I've "won" but never gotten a good score.