Top 50 Board Games of All Time | 20-11
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00:00 - Intro
01:05 - #20
03:05 - #19
05:20 - #18
07:18 - #17
09:10 - #16
10:53 - #15
12:34 - #14
14:33 - #13
16:56 - #12
19:12 - #11
20:54 - Wrap Up
21:52 - A Little Bit Extra
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I'm a new subscriber as I found you two more recently. But just wanted to say you guys are awesome and thanks for the videos.
Thanks for being here Jordan! Appreciate the kind words
What a cute cozy sweater Jamie ❄️
Im so excited for merchants of the dark road.. it looks so pretty and you guyses rave reviews just make me want it even more..
loved your lists as always, thanks for making such wonderful videos!!
Thanks Terra!! Jamie likes to call that her “David” sweater. Aka David from Schitts Creek tv show.
Yea we really did enjoy Merchants a lot but I know some others who have not. So do some research!
Can’t wait for the next video. We just visited the board room cafe in Halifax for the first time to try (and ended up buying) Villainous thanks to you! Thanks!
Awww nice!! We love it there so much! Glad you’re enjoying Villainous!
Sleeping Gods is my #1 game. I have Above and Below, and it’s cool to see how much the story-telling has improved. Near and Far and Now or Never are ordered and on their way!
Amazing!! We love what Lauket is able to do!
Great lists guys! Especially Jamie's, I feel like I need to pick up all of the games we haven't yet got! me and my wife are just getting into the hobby and your content is the best in the biz! in your recent video you mentioned making content on heavier games and I'm sure it'll be great but you're tastes, the medium to lighter games, are just the sort of games we love to hear about. Keep up the great work.
Definitely not changing our scope or light - medium games!! That’s staying the same. My friend Kyle is just going to be contributing once a month to talk more about the medium - heavy games he enjoys!!
@@FostertheMeeple looking forward to it! I'm sure it'll introduce us into the right heavy/medium games. Keep up the great work.
Another great video looking forward to the top 10.
Thank you!!!
If you don't like cards affecting victory points in Viticulture besides getting Tuscany, get the Rhine Valley expansion, it completely removes that, and all the visitor cards are focused on the wine production/engine building aspect of the game
Yeah I have heard these help - likely will be something we grab at some point! Thanks Joshua!
That’s a sweet tip. I had a friends trounce me doing the “I didn’t even make wine” scenario. Thanks Joshua!
Yes, I believe after many editions and try’s they made the rhine valley deck to fix many of these random power issues with the visitor decks: which it does, unfortunately, since I like the OG. But I admit it is well balanced. So yes with this and Tuscany, it will likely stay in my top 5.
Really enjoying this countdown, and I can't wait to hear your top 10's. I'm new to Dice Throne (my awesome wife got me S1 Rerolled and S2 for Christmas), but WOW, do I love it! You've got me thinking I really need to add Camel Up to my collection.
It’s a very fun group game if you regularly have 4+ to play with!!
Thank you for doing these videos! Although we don’t have a lot of crossover in terms of favorites (at least not yet), I really enjoy the shared enthusiasm that you two have. I’ve been bingeing your channel since I came across it and I look forward to more videos!
Thanks Patrick!! I think ultimately what’s the coolest part of this hobby is how diverse tastes can be, but at the end of the day we all just enjoy having fun playing games with people we love! What are some of your favourites?
@@FostertheMeeple oddly enough I was doing my own PubMeeple just prior to watching this video! My number one is Battlestar Galactica and I’m not sure that will ever be knocked from the top spot. I also love Eldritch Horror, KDM, Arkham Horror LCG, Inis, Obsession, Viticulture, and Trickerion (so maybe a little bit of crossover 😀).
@@patrickfawcett637 Obsession / Trickerion are two we are hoping to play this year. Have you tried Unfathomable? I’m curious to know your thoughts given how much you love Battlestar.
@@FostertheMeeple I haven’t had a chance to try Unfathomable yet. Despite owning a ton of Cthulhu games, I’ve resisted the temptation to buy it since it’s essentially a BSG reskin. So much of my love of BSG comes from the fact that it’s my wife’s favorite show and it’s a game that she’ll gladly play (she’s not too much of a gamer).
I hope you guys get to try out Trickerion and Obsession, and I would enjoy to hear your thoughts. Trickerion is a great heavyish worker placement game with such a great theme. Obsession is one of those games that I’m still surprised I love. Nothing about the theme initially called to me, but after hearing so many people gush about it, I jumped on it and have definitely enjoyed each play more than the last. As I said to a friend earlier today - gaming used to be fantasy, sci-fi, and monster killing. Now i spend all my time making wine, building an art gallery, and pretending I’m a downtrodden family of British aristocrats desperate for attention!!
@@patrickfawcett637 hahah I loved the last part of that message. I’m a big sci fi / fantasy guy myself so gravitating towards some of these other themes has been super rewarding!
I get the journeys placement, my heart is so warm for LoTR and journeys hits that spot for me so well! Also every time you guys talk about Merchants of the Dark Road I want it more and more!!
I know Merchants is a bit divisive at the moment, but we really loved it!
Great picks! 😍
Thanks Elizabeth! Glad you are enjoying :)
Lots of surprises so far! Many games covered I expected to be in your top 20, so curious what games knocked those out!
You’re going to find out soon!!!
Gosh so many on this list I wanna try this! Great vid as always. Also, I read somewhere people are trying to say “Troops on a map” instead of dudes to be more inclusive, food for thought!
Ahhh good to know! Thanks for the heads up on that! Wouldn’t ever have thought about it that way
Love your content :)
If you don't like the fact, that you don't even need to make wine to win in viticulture, get the visitors of the rhine valley expansion. It pretty much fixes this problem for not much money. The new visitor cards don't give close as many VP and encourage the wine engine building. I never play without it for that reason.
Thanks Jannik! Yea we’ve had that brought to our attention (the Rhine cards) definitely going to look into them!
So curious for the top 10. Again nice games in this part
Thank you!!
I enjoyed this again, again, largely because of the interplay :). I would love to hear Jamie say more about the mechanics she likes (aside from the top mechanic of "I win this one" :)
I think that's basically it :)))
I just found your channel yesterday by your top ten video from last year, loved it and subscribing to your channel was a no-brainer! And today when I found this series of your 50 lists I got so exited. I've even started an account on GBB so I could make a wishlist of the games you get me interested in and so I can rank my own games at Pub Meepel. I really like your chemistry and I found you both so likable!
I just have one idea/question about Viticulture (which is my #1 game). When my family plays it we nearly always pushes the finish line 5-20 points (depending on the time we have) which we think improves the game just because you become more dependable on your wine production. Have you tried the same? Did you have the same experience or did you (especially Jeff I guess) still think the wine making had to little impact? If you haven't tried it, it's a big tip!
Sorry for such a long comment! Love you both and love this channel already! Hugs from Sweden
We haven’t tried this but I think we will next time we play!! Really appreciate the suggestion!
Love Dice Throne!! It’s in my top 5. It’s so fun. I have season 1 battle chest and Adventures, Taught my adult daughter the game and now she has both seasons 1&2 battle chest and Adventures. I’ve also backed marvel Dice Throne. Easy to teach, fun to play, amazing art and components, and very balanced characters.
100% agreed. It has a lot going for it!
Parks: Nightfall is extremely good. Massive improvement to the goal cards, the instant effects are really interesting, and the campsites open up new choices. You guys are going to love it!
We’ve played with it since this! It’s very good!
The fact you two work full time and do this is pretty cool. Appreciate you two and your perspective. Hopefully someday the wife and I will make it to DT West! Got a 3 yr old and a 4 month old so it will be awhile.
Hopefully someday we can meet you there! Soon you’ll be gaming with your kids and sharing the hobby love with them! Thanks so much for the kind words and being a part of our community!
Tuesday. Frigg! That's so far away. 😆 love the top 50 so far. Cheers
It’ll be here soon!!
My cat started paying closer attention when Jamie started shaking that dingle ball at the end. 😻
Jingle bell = universal cat call!!
Now we’re getting close! Top ten on Tuesday. I can’t wait. Viticulture is amazing...and I don’t even drink. Arnak...what can I say. I too picked up the Leaders expansion at Pax. Haven’t busted it out yet but I did pimp out my game with ruin like holders for the bits. Paint them up, sprinkle on some flocking and vines. Right up Jeff’s alley. Great project if you have a 3D printer. Res Arcana? Do you guys have a play through on that one? You already sold me on Silver Bullet. 🙀
We don’t have a play through no! But maybe something we will do in the future! I believe Watch it Played has a great rules teach!
Great list! In regards to the Blood Rage v Rising Sun argument (both of which are in my top 10, with Rising Sun being my favorite of the 2) the 2 main complaints I hear for Rising Sun are its length and the 'negotiation'. Blood Rage is a really streamlined game with easy combat that can finish in about 2 hours. I have yet to have a game of Rising Sun under 3.5 hours (our group is slow). I don't mind that but I can totally see that being a huge turnoff for a lot of people. Also, the game was really advertised as a negotiation heavy game, which it isn't. Even though I love the game I do think the negotiation is a little under-baked and I think people just felt let down by their own expectations.
Ahh thanks for this Conner, I never realized these nuances. Makes a whole lot of sense!
Great list. Been loving your videos. I'm with you on the Rising Sun vs Blood Rage. Rising Sun (along with Ankh) is in my top 10 of all time and Blood Rage is in my top 20. For me it really depends on Player count. I feel like Raising Sun is a big grandiose game where I want max player count. To me Rising Sun is an event game and I love it.
Oh I really like how you put that!! “Rising Sun is an event game” - very much agree with that sentiment! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Another great list… Jeff if you want to play more GWT it’s in Alpha on BGA … let me know and I’ll setup an async game to play.
Hey Ramon! I’m actually in a 3p game in Alpha now, but would love to play some async BGA with you!! What’s the best way to connect privately and we can connect on BGA
Again really good list. Love to watch u guys.
My list:
11. Empires of the Void II
12. Clans of Caledonia
13. Inis
14. Endeavor: Age of Sail
15. The Castles of Burgundy
16. Sub Terra
17. Lost Ruins of Arnak
18. Blood Rage
19. Bruges
20. Grand Austria Hotel
So many awesome games listed here! Sub Terra needs a reprint!
I found your channel about 9 months ago after I stumbled across Jamie's Unboxing video of Lost Ruins of Arnak on BoardGameGeek.
Nice!! So happy you stumbled into that video!! Appreciate being with us for this crazy journey!
I *highly* recommend Tuscany. But also, considering your issue about wine making, I also recommend the "Visitors from the Rhine" expansion, which replaces the Summer and Winter visitor cards with ones that are more directly connected to wine-making.
Thank you!! There’s been a few mentions of the Rhine expansion so we are definitely going to check it out!
I wanted to let you know. I played terraforming mars with prelude last night.
3 players. Took like 4 hours. But the time flew. It was really fun and I can't wait to play again. I highly recommend.
Awesome!!! Thanks for this info :)
I haven't heard of Cthulhu: Death May Day... I need to add that to the wishlist ASAP
It’s a beauty!
I think you absolutely HAVE to get Tuscany for Viticulture! I'm sure it'll bring it way back into your top 10...!! I'm normally not into expansions that much, but this one was like a no brainer for me... played the base game once, thought was really good, then added Tuscany, and god.... it turned it into one of my favorite games ever, probably my top 2 i'd say...!! I would never EVER play without it now. The fact you can now place workers every season is so cool, plus with the new buildings and new specialized workers, it adds tons of replayability. An essential!
We will add it to the collection soon I’m sure!! Thanks for this!
I’m with you on Root . I bought the physical game that is still in the wrapper because I started playing the app to learn it and love it . Also I don’t have anyone to play the live version with lol.
Haha the struggle is real!
My love for The Lord of the Rings also runs as deep as Mount Doom (is tall)😂 Sleeping Gods & LOTR: Journeys in Middle Earth are both in our 10x10 challenge this year! We are fully diving into campaign games in our challenge this year.
Oh boy what a great upcoming year for you!
I have both (Marvel) Villainous and Dice Throne unplayed on my shelf. I want to play them even more after watching this 😆
Highly recommend! Marvel wasnt a huge hit for us - but I think you’ll enjoy them!
My wife and I are on our 3rd game of Merchants of the Dark Road Definitely a fun and solid game.
Yea we absolutely loved it, and I heard it’s even better at sub 4 player count (we played at 4).
I bought Res Arcana because of you guys and I absolutely love it!!! Now I want to try Parks. Do you play it at 2?
Whew!! Glad you enjoy it!! We have played it at 2 yup! I would say it’s best at 3 but we’ve enjoyed it at multiple player counts!
Great Western Trail 2nd Edition is in Alpha on BGA just now! So that might help you guys get back into it :)
I literally just saw that!!! Super exciting.
I heard people don't like the combat of Rising Run vs Blood Rage. Probably the theme too. Need to try both.
Ahh that’s fair. I do think Norse is a much more appealing theme for most!
Finally tried BGA recently and although I'd rather avoid digital versions I couldn't have played Azul and Blood Rage without it. I liked both but I think Azul especially would be much better in person. I'm glad I could try Blood Rage as it's seemingly on almost all top of all time lists.
Yea I think the simpler games are ideal on BGA!
I like Disney and Marvel fine… but I LOVE Star Wars. I saw that Star Wars Villainous is next up, and that’s going to be the one I buy! I love 4/5 of the villains they chose for that game, so I’m excited to try it out!
We are VERY excited to try It out!!
Great video. I feel the same with Viticulture, it’s a good game but Vinhos is more of my cup of tea (or glass of wine lol).
Ohhh I really want to play Vinhos!!
@@FostertheMeeple it’s fantastic. The 2016 version is less complex as the 2010. (Deluxe edition has both versions). I prefer the 2010 version but 2016 is great as well. It plays well with all player counts (1-4). I’m a huge Lacerda fan though, so I might be a little bias. 😀
@@drewgrant3055 haha as long as you declare the bias it’s ok. We just picked up Kanban EV which we hope to table next weekend. Will be our first Lacerda!
@@FostertheMeeple amazing game. I like Kanban EV even more!!
Merchants of the dark road is so good!
Right?!? We both had an amazing time with it
I was totally enjoying this until Jeff's #11...now this whole list has been thrown into question! hahaha
Camel Up goes up to 8 players! Great party like moments for a non party game.
Yea we realized that error but was not worth the refilling to change it!
You nailed there Jeff with viticulture, that was exactly my thoughts, you don't have to make wine to win actually, because you can't make much wine at first place, thematically I don't like that, it should be more important, still a good game, but have you played Vinhos? you should try it...
We really want to try Vinhos!! Haven’t yet but we are eager to someday!
It makes sense. I live in wine country of Oregon, and much of the income can come from guests visiting, hosting weddings, etc. So from that perspective, the theme still works.
Love this section which means y'all's top 10 will be AMAZING!
We definitely think it is!!!
Hey Jeff, taking a wild guess that you've played Skyrim before, any thoughts on the new "Skyrim the Adventure Game" board game that's coming out?
Hey! I don’t know much about it honestly (but yes you’re right I’ve played a lot of Skyrim). I’m much more excited to see what Chip Theory games is supposed to announce this year around an Elder Scrolls board game.
chiptheorygames.com/the-elder-scrolls/
if you like Lord of the rings Journeys in Middle earth and you like dudes on a map type games you have to try War of the Ring. It definitely evokes lord of the Rings where you have to send hobbits to mount doom while at the same time waging wars against Saurons Armies.
But you have to like war games. Its not too heavy as a war game. its probably about as heavy as Kemet or something like that. But if you Arne't into that you won't like this.
But if you're into LOTR its probably the best game I've played that gives you the feel of LOTR. Haven't played Journeys into ME so can't really compare it to that. that's on my buy list.
Res Arcana is phenomenal… wins out of nowhere friend said I win next round… me shame I win this one!
LOVE res so much
Have not played Merchants... got it coming, I hope. I need to play more of Cthulhu... I got that big guy... he wears seasonal outfits. Not played root because nobody wants to teach this and that makes me not want to buy it. I like Viticulture production... I just don't find it fun. Azul #2 (Stained Glass) is my favorite... gamey enough and still easy to teach. After 6 kids, I'm not a Disney guy and didn't care much about this game. Haven't played Dice Throne, sounds great. Blood Rage is very good with people who have played before; I do like to teach this to new people and watch them discover it. Quacks is OK... I'll play but I don't like pushing my luck that much. I played GWT once and completely sucked at it... never returned. Not played Sleeping Gods... wasn't sure about the story. I'm thinking about getting the expansion for Lost Ruins... maybe it will save it for me, I have killers for it I think. LOTR is one I really want to play. Camel up fell off because its a little confusing for new players and I have others that fit that space. Netrunner... wow, I'd love to try that... seems like a really cool theme. I have not played Res Arcana. Rising Sun is one of those epic games that I own everything for but I think I'd rather table Cry Havoc. Parks with the expansion is awesome... love one way ratchet street mechanic. LOTR: Confrontation looks fun, not played.
The list that nonetities would request if able... Mine (in collection):
20 - Tokaido: Deluxe Edition - I like the relaxing vacation feel to this game and while others fall aslepp playing it, I dominate!!!
19 - Wits & Wagers - I am always the host for extended family & friends fun... this is Thanksgiving every year.
18 - Time Chase - Its just a trick taking game... WITH TIME TRAVEL?!! I wish I was better at this game.
17 - Witchstone - This is really new to me but I think it is going to hang close to here as I continue to play it.
16 - Vikingar: The Conquest of Worlds - just a weird game nobody has that I love to play... let's explore with vikings!
15 - Council of 4 - This is one of those games that walks the line between difficult but easy to teach with turns that make you feel awesome.
14 - No Thanks! - Always fun for everyone and the best icebreaker for any game night.
13 - Vindication - Euro game? It's kinda D&D fantasy exploration with elements of area control and a beautiful production.
12- Ethnos - Its just a set collection card game but I love it and I'll be amazed if it ever falls off.
11 - Crown of Emara - I love roundels and everything this game does... I love that you have two scores and the lowest one is what counts!
Love yalls list! I need to try out a few of these... Res Arcana, Net Runner, and Dice Throne for sure.
Vindication is one Ive wanted to try for awhile!!
I'm curious how many rounds does a game of Viticulture normally takes you?
I would have no way of knowing that for certain, but 6-7?
@@FostertheMeeple I would love to see that no wine strategy winning. But 6 or seven rounds sounds about right.
@@johnwheeler6839 I’ve seen it win in person, and a lot of people seem to also have experienced it. So, I don’t think it’s a fluke!
@@FostertheMeeple if it was indeed six or seven rounds I am sure it is correct.
Write down your guesses for the others list. See how write or wrong you are.
Ahhh we’ve already filmed everything or we would have!
@@FostertheMeeple no worries
I am excited to see what it is.
I think I can guess your top 10 with what is left!
I bet you could come close!
For the first time I'm def #TeamJamie off this section, dudes on a map games just don't do anything for me from what I've played so far.
Hey thats cool! Not every game is going to click with everyone!
@@FostertheMeeple Oh totally! I was blindsided the other evening when my partner told me she wasn't really a fan of Isle of Cats!
@@The_Illumi_Nation haha someone recently told me they hated skull king and I almost died
if you like Lord of the rings Journeys in Middle earth and you like dudes on a map type games you have to try War of the Ring. It definitely evokes lord of the Rings where you have to send hobbits to mount doom while at the same time waging wars against Saurons Armies.
But you have to like war games. Its not too heavy as a war game though, so don't let that dissuade you from playing. its probably about as heavy as Kemet or Cyclades. But you have to like that sort of game to appreciate it.
The main reason I'm recommending though is that it is the Lord of the Rings movie as a board game, probably the best game I've played that gives you the feel of LOTR on an epic level.
( Haven't played Journeys into ME so can't really compare it to that. that's on my buy list, though)
I definitely want to play War of the Ring!! Someday I am sure we will!
It is 74° as I watch this! What a fun list - can't wait for Tuesday!
I wish it was that warm here Jim!!