I really appreciate the upgrade on the format of this video. Having the extra camera angles, showing the board and pictures of the items being discussed, zooming in on each of you when it's your turn. Great stuff!
I just snagged this this week when in came back into stock (before it sold out again). At the low price point, I didn't have to hem and haw either. Glad to hear it rated a 7.5 with you!
One of the best solo game experiences I have ever had. Extremely easy bot to run, and very challenging too… perhaps an even better experience as a solo game!
You could argue that theming the game around the Salton Sea has given the issue more exposure and therefore the possibility to impact future decision making around similar development opportunities
It definitely has given more exposure around the Salton Sea although I found the presentation of the theme to be heavily leaned towards the green energy resource side and not the social impact side of the situation. I recommend anyone to dig into the history and potential future of the Salton Sea, absolutely fascinating.
Uuuuh been looking forward to this review. Tom from DT trashed it but having watched a Heavy Cardboard playthrough it looked like very very good. Also the price point is crazy low. I really can get behind games in such boxes with higher complexity
I quit listening to Tom for game recommendations at least a year ago. We clearly do not agree. I've traded away most of the games I bought on his seal of approval.
For me it feels very similar to a full fledged lacerda game but in a smaller package. Though it does feel a bit too procedural (as do a lacerda game imo) it does allow enough Branching strategies. It also has some of the best cut wood tokens I've seen with components and graphic design all top notch. I like it.
What a totally dreadful theme for a board game. Salton Sea is in South East California and over a period of 50 years neglect and chemical poisoning has turned it into an environmental catastrophe for the region causing terrible health consequences for the local population. The gameplay itself may be fine but it’s very disappointing that Devir has chosen to publish a game with this theme.
Yeah, I agree that just because it's bad doesn't mean it can't be shown. People need to stop being so delicate about things. It's history, good or bad, get over it!
I really appreciate the upgrade on the format of this video. Having the extra camera angles, showing the board and pictures of the items being discussed, zooming in on each of you when it's your turn. Great stuff!
I'm so glad you are noticing! I loved watching this review myself. James is doing a great job upping the production quality of our videos!
Thank you for hipping me to this new game! I am intrigued.
Glad you got something from it! 🤩
Love your reviews! Thanks for this one!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤩
I am looking forward to playing this one. These small box Devir games are almost instant-buys for me. That is a lot of game for $32.
Hope you'll enjoy it! :D
I just snagged this this week when in came back into stock (before it sold out again). At the low price point, I didn't have to hem and haw either. Glad to hear it rated a 7.5 with you!
Hope you'll enjoy it :)
One of the best solo game experiences I have ever had. Extremely easy bot to run, and very challenging too… perhaps an even better experience as a solo game!
You could argue that theming the game around the Salton Sea has given the issue more exposure and therefore the possibility to impact future decision making around similar development opportunities
It definitely has given more exposure around the Salton Sea although I found the presentation of the theme to be heavily leaned towards the green energy resource side and not the social impact side of the situation. I recommend anyone to dig into the history and potential future of the Salton Sea, absolutely fascinating.
I know now more than I did before! :)
Uuuuh been looking forward to this review. Tom from DT trashed it but having watched a Heavy Cardboard playthrough it looked like very very good. Also the price point is crazy low. I really can get behind games in such boxes with higher complexity
Oh, wow! Didn’t know Tom disliked it so much! It’s not the best game ever, but the money mechanism is super clever, and the gameplay is interesting!
I quit listening to Tom for game recommendations at least a year ago. We clearly do not agree. I've traded away most of the games I bought on his seal of approval.
For me it feels very similar to a full fledged lacerda game but in a smaller package. Though it does feel a bit too procedural (as do a lacerda game imo) it does allow enough Branching strategies. It also has some of the best cut wood tokens I've seen with components and graphic design all top notch. I like it.
I love this game!
When will you review annunaki?
We do not have a copy, so we’ll probably won’t be able to :)
What a totally dreadful theme for a board game. Salton Sea is in South East California and over a period of 50 years neglect and chemical poisoning has turned it into an environmental catastrophe for the region causing terrible health consequences for the local population. The gameplay itself may be fine but it’s very disappointing that Devir has chosen to publish a game with this theme.
I didn't know alot about this theme. Thank you for sharing :)
An estimated 35-85 million people died during WW2, doesn't stop you all from playing cod, or battlefield. Sorry your upset.
Yeah, I agree that just because it's bad doesn't mean it can't be shown. People need to stop being so delicate about things. It's history, good or bad, get over it!