Whenever I have a games night, my friends always want to play this game at least once during the evening because I narrate all the actions and improvise a story for each round. So instead of saying, "There's no one here to punch. There's no one here to shoot. You're too close to shoot. There's nothing here to steal." I'll say things like, "With no one looking, you take your frustrations out on the train; it does not appreciate that. With no one around to see, you take out your gun and inspect it carefully to make sure it still is a gun. Tuco whips out his gun; Cheyenne remarks she's seen bigger. Dizzy with blood-loss, you think you see something shiny on the ground; turn out it was just your missing tooth."
@ Julius Besser What's so overproduced in this game? The set up of the trains is a 1 time deal. The trains being 3D definitely bring home the theme imo. I'm not comprehending what's so hard about putting together the trains.
Was in the mood for a new purchase and stumbled across mentions of this one. Your review has me sold. The talking/laughing dynamic sounds like it would work really well for the type of people I tend to gather up for my game nights these days. I can't wait to play.
This game looks like it would fit in with my gaming group and will pick it up ASAP. however, I don't like the die-cut people markers (in any games) wish they would have been miniature figures. I have some 28mm cowboy miniatures I use with my RPGs going to see if they can be used
Always a fan of western theme as I think it's highly underused. Maybe its just too light for me, but there just isn't enough here for me. Seems like the gimmicky nature and the feather lightness leads to the lack of legs to justify purchase.
Robbing a train has happened a few times, but not recently. DiskWars:Deadlands: Doomtown Range Wars had a train robbing set. While the new DiskWars Warhammer looks like it has improved production quality, fixed magic/missles, and looks cool, I'd still rather see more scenario possible DiskWars instead of just skirmish games. Train robbing in Deadlands needs to come back with or without 3D trains.
In the team variant of 4 and 6 players how much you can communicate with your partner? I mean, can you show him what tunnel card you are playing, or what card of his deck you have. The official rules are in the expansion of the horses but it doesnt tell nothing about communication.
The rule you described that if you are on the top and can move 3 spaces with just one movementcard is not right...you just move 1 space/wagon.....if you play 3 movementcard then you can move 3 spaces/wagons.
+HALOX30 Incorrect I am afraid. Page 4 of the rules, the Move action. 1 space inside the train, 1-3 spaces on the roof, player's choice. To quote the game "Running on the roof saves you time. Doors and passengers are not in your way."
I suppose if you're one of those boring people who don't like games that think outside the square and prefer a flat gaming board and the same old tired mechanics every time, this game isn't for you. I would suggest monopoly. For the rest of us, this game looks like a ton of fun, and I bought it immediately after seeing this. Thanks Tom
The Great Brain Robbery, course that's with zombies, taking brains, or you know cheese, as cheese is beter than no brain at all. So, yeah, not exactly the same, no..
Not really a fan of this 3D game fad. This game looks fine. But I think some publishers are going to try and push lackluster games through just because they are "pretty". Give me a traditional board any day.....
Seth Dortch traditional board games were made out of stone and wood (and bone). If you play with cardboard, you are not playing "traditional" board games. It's all about perspective.
Seth Dortch Why do the two have to be exclusive of each other? You're on a train, being on top and being on the bottom matter. Sure, you can represent that on a board, but isn't it easier to know you have a line of sight standing on the top of the train (and not in the bottom)? Hell, then minis suffer the same fate. No minis, no "real" tokens of any kind. Everything just represented by cubes or something as efficient as impossible... Gaming is an experience. Like it or not, components are a part of that. Good components don't excuse a bad game, but good components can make a good game even more fun.
Ryan Trepanier I think you're missing the point. This game wouldn't be 3D if it wasn't an in thing now. Unless you think the spurious cacti they give you make the game better? Feels kinda gimmicky.
This looks so overproduced. The game could have been played with a flat board instead of the puzzle piece trains that look like a mixture of flat and 3-d. If the board had been flat, then you can grab stuff so much easier than having to sneak into those slots, which just looks difficult in the video.
Whenever I have a games night, my friends always want to play this game at least once during the evening because I narrate all the actions and improvise a story for each round.
So instead of saying, "There's no one here to punch. There's no one here to shoot. You're too close to shoot. There's nothing here to steal."
I'll say things like, "With no one looking, you take your frustrations out on the train; it does not appreciate that. With no one around to see, you take out your gun and inspect it carefully to make sure it still is a gun. Tuco whips out his gun; Cheyenne remarks she's seen bigger. Dizzy with blood-loss, you think you see something shiny on the ground; turn out it was just your missing tooth."
That's OP, you could make any game fun like that lmao
Picked up the game recently and it has been a HUGE hit with the 15 or so people I've played it with so far. Quick, easy to teach, chaotic, and FUN.
I played it today at the presentation of my local gameshop. It was AMAZING! I'll need to get this!
@ Julius Besser What's so overproduced in this game? The set up of the trains is a 1 time deal. The trains being 3D definitely bring home the theme imo. I'm not comprehending what's so hard about putting together the trains.
The complaint wasn't about putting the train pieces together, but about getting meeples in and out of cars
@@revimfadli4666 got it! I can definitely see that considering the many different sizes of hands
Why there is a 7 wonders babel cover at the end? Wrong editting I guess...
lol, I saw this too. I was confused for more than a second by that.
Heard you talk about this on the podcast, and it sounded great. Now I've watched this, I definitely want a copy....
Was in the mood for a new purchase and stumbled across mentions of this one. Your review has me sold. The talking/laughing dynamic sounds like it would work really well for the type of people I tend to gather up for my game nights these days. I can't wait to play.
Wow only just heard about this game, sounds like so much fun.
Go to B&N this week. It's half off and super fun.
This game looks like it would fit in with my gaming group and will pick it up ASAP. however, I don't like the die-cut people markers (in any games) wish they would have been miniature figures. I have some 28mm cowboy miniatures I use with my RPGs going to see if they can be used
It looks cool, but how much replay value has it? Some characters abilities is surely broken, but I would give this one a try.
Thanks for the upload, this game was recommended as a good game for my Godson, this video has helped me make up my mind.
Agreed. Fantastic game, recommended
This game is part of the current red dot clearance sale at Barnes & Noble. I picked it up for half off.
Have you had a chance to play it? What do you think? Was it worth the price you paid, and would it be worth the full price?
I did the exact same going to pick up my summer reading.
+MrCScottie me and my family loved this game. I think I would pay full price but at first it is a little complicated.
thanks for the review Tom! what's that weird noise? almost sounds like a bird making noises.
I think you heard the sound of his kids in the background
Yeah, I'm going insane trying to watch this video because of that sound :(
Will we see a review of the Stagecoaches and Horses expansion soon?
Always a fan of western theme as I think it's highly underused. Maybe its just too light for me, but there just isn't enough here for me. Seems like the gimmicky nature and the feather lightness leads to the lack of legs to justify purchase.
Robbing a train has happened a few times, but not recently. DiskWars:Deadlands: Doomtown Range Wars had a train robbing set. While the new DiskWars Warhammer looks like it has improved production quality, fixed magic/missles, and looks cool, I'd still rather see more scenario possible DiskWars instead of just skirmish games. Train robbing in Deadlands needs to come back with or without 3D trains.
One of the scenarios in Diskwar Doomtown is about robbing a train.
Good video, I’m late to the game, I just picked up a copy
how can the balance issues be fixed?
In the team variant of 4 and 6 players how much you can communicate with your partner? I mean, can you show him what tunnel card you are playing, or what card of his deck you have. The official rules are in the expansion of the horses but it doesnt tell nothing about communication.
The rule you described that if you are on the top and can move 3 spaces with just one movementcard is not right...you just move 1 space/wagon.....if you play 3 movementcard then you can move 3 spaces/wagons.
+HALOX30 Incorrect I am afraid. Page 4 of the rules, the Move action. 1 space inside the train, 1-3 spaces on the roof, player's choice. To quote the game "Running on the roof saves you time. Doors and passengers are not in your way."
+Gary Stephen
Thanks for correcting me...you are right
+HALOX30 No worries. Easy to overlook little things like this.
i don't understand what "programming" means in board game lingo. please explain
Madhuri Gupta everybody plays a hidden/not hidden card, then the cards play out in order. Watch the chaos unfold.
I suppose if you're one of those boring people who don't like games that think outside the square and prefer a flat gaming board and the same old tired mechanics every time, this game isn't for you. I would suggest monopoly. For the rest of us, this game looks like a ton of fun, and I bought it immediately after seeing this. Thanks Tom
Everybody playing this game is punching people? That sounds dangerous. lol
THICC fingers
The Great Brain Robbery, course that's with zombies, taking brains, or you know cheese, as cheese is beter than no brain at all. So, yeah, not exactly the same, no..
Not really a fan of this 3D game fad. This game looks fine. But I think some publishers are going to try and push lackluster games through just because they are "pretty". Give me a traditional board any day.....
Seth Dortch traditional board games were made out of stone and wood (and bone). If you play with cardboard, you are not playing "traditional" board games. It's all about perspective.
Ryan Trepanier Fine, give me a board game that cares more about the gameplay and design and not a dumb gimmick.
Seth Dortch Why do the two have to be exclusive of each other? You're on a train, being on top and being on the bottom matter. Sure, you can represent that on a board, but isn't it easier to know you have a line of sight standing on the top of the train (and not in the bottom)? Hell, then minis suffer the same fate. No minis, no "real" tokens of any kind. Everything just represented by cubes or something as efficient as impossible...
Gaming is an experience. Like it or not, components are a part of that. Good components don't excuse a bad game, but good components can make a good game even more fun.
Ryan Trepanier I think you're missing the point. This game wouldn't be 3D if it wasn't an in thing now. Unless you think the spurious cacti they give you make the game better? Feels kinda gimmicky.
+Seth Dortch You could say the same about good artwork. Its not needed yet it does add extra value to a game, even if subconcious.
Really? Thick fingers 😂
This looks so overproduced. The game could have been played with a flat board instead of the puzzle piece trains that look like a mixture of flat and 3-d. If the board had been flat, then you can grab stuff so much easier than having to sneak into those slots, which just looks difficult in the video.
Hey i know im from the future but colt SUPER express is on and its what you just said!
Very poor review imo