As someone who was introduced to the hobby after being a massive chess buff, i see your n°1 as a complete delight. I was always wondering why people inside the hobby don't like chess when it is such an awesome game
@@BobLee-df4zhI think chess is wonderful at a level between amateur and pre-professional; when you play based on opening mid game and end game principles, strategy and tactics. Below that it’s just whoever makes less errors, and above that massive parts of the game are just who studied the correct lines to the correct depth… it becomes beautiful again at the elite level, when all of the study knowledge becomes a given and it’s about seeing those little intricacies. I gave chess away once it became a slog~ 2000 rating without ever studying openings.
Ha! Justin’s expression when Jodi pulled out Unsettled was priceless. I’m just happy to see Justin stayed tried and true to the “fewer rules” games as these games tend to get overlooked by a lot of Top 50 lists as people want to show off their large or more complex games. And while I skew more towards Justin these days, it’s more a matter of what do I play MORE of and these complex games just don’t get enough plays. And the reason is…I can’t keep all the rules to these complex games in my head unless get the opportunity to play them 9 times in a row, which doesn’t happen. How are you able to do it, Jodi? 😊 Medium to medium light games like Mille Fiori, Luxor, Abyss, etc totally dominate my list with about 4-5 “heavies” somewhere in there.
Understandable! I have to refresh on rules before I play any game really..my long term memory is awful. But, I love reading rulebooks so that’s not an issue for me haha
@@BoardGamePerspective Interesting! I don't know many people that love to read rulebooks! You might be the first. 😄 With that said, I can learn it better that way than through videos.
Happy to see Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea on your list. I mostly play solo but the solo deck is so easy to play that I made copies and use 3-4 “AI factions” to play against.
Thank you for sharing your lists with us! Before I watched the video I thought if it is not going to be Unsettled and Chess I will be very surprised ) I love both games very much! Thanks again guys!
Nice picks! Very interesting to see your difference in tastes become more apparent in this segment as Jodi skewed more to epic big box experiences while Justin's list is topped by elegant abstract strategy games. I wonder how different the literal weight in pounds between your top 10s would be. 😂 -Ryan
The two of you are just like my husband and I. He loves chess and I love the overproduced games. Right now, I'm sitting here trying to learn Bitoku with it all set up and when my husband walked by he gave me the same look that Justin gives to some of your games. 😅😂 I'm hoping he will like it since Justin does...once I can actually convince him to try it.
I think I am right in the middle. "Five Tribes", "Tigris & Euphrates" and "Azul" are my current top 3. Props on having "Hive" SO high. It is definitly a simple game with a lot of depth. I wonder if Justin has ever played "Go". Simpler in rules than chess but the depth is brilliant once you really get into it.
Hi guys, really enjoy you're choices, i like both, abstract and great design games, ONITAMA is perfect!!! But i really need to try Voidfall, the problem is time and space. Greatings from Portugal!! Just subscribed.
Great lists. I keep a copy of Onitama in my office. I tell people it's "chess for dummies." I actually don't like the seriousness chess, but Onitama scratches a similar itch. And last month I finally broke down and picked up Unsettled. Really happy i did. :]
Jodi’s list is spot on. Higher complexity, steeper learning curves. Justin’s games are medium to medium light games that teach quick and are easy to table. Not gonna lie, his list are gateway games but Jodi’s list is what you move to when you’re ready to challenge yourself.
29:12 I have 0 interest in Voidfall - especially the way it was marketed, as a space 4X - and it competed against Fractal. I wasn’t really into Fractal, either. Between Voidfall and Eclipse, at least I have some interest in Eclipse - but none for Voidfall (personally).
32:28 Hmm… And I don’t know, either… So obviously, it is NOT Twilight Imperium… With a bit of a cheat (looking at the BGG Top Games), I am going to guess Terraforming Mars.
10:53 One of eight actions… Wow, I am not sure this is a game for me. For example, I prefer Calico over Cascadia - because the former limits the amount of options you can choose from on your turn - holding your hand on what to do.
As someone who was introduced to the hobby after being a massive chess buff, i see your n°1 as a complete delight. I was always wondering why people inside the hobby don't like chess when it is such an awesome game
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People who enjoy games love chess. People that enjoy hoarding and backing Kickstarters don't.
@@BobLee-df4zhI think chess is wonderful at a level between amateur and pre-professional; when you play based on opening mid game and end game principles, strategy and tactics. Below that it’s just whoever makes less errors, and above that massive parts of the game are just who studied the correct lines to the correct depth… it becomes beautiful again at the elite level, when all of the study knowledge becomes a given and it’s about seeing those little intricacies. I gave chess away once it became a slog~ 2000 rating without ever studying openings.
Thanks for the list. Really enjoyed watching. I must say, I resonate with Jodi’s list more. Both had great games.
Glad you liked it!
Ha! Justin’s expression when Jodi pulled out Unsettled was priceless. I’m just happy to see Justin stayed tried and true to the “fewer rules” games as these games tend to get overlooked by a lot of Top 50 lists as people want to show off their large or more complex games. And while I skew more towards Justin these days, it’s more a matter of what do I play MORE of and these complex games just don’t get enough plays. And the reason is…I can’t keep all the rules to these complex games in my head unless get the opportunity to play them 9 times in a row, which doesn’t happen. How are you able to do it, Jodi? 😊
Medium to medium light games like Mille Fiori, Luxor, Abyss, etc totally dominate my list with about 4-5 “heavies” somewhere in there.
Understandable! I have to refresh on rules before I play any game really..my long term memory is awful. But, I love reading rulebooks so that’s not an issue for me haha
@@BoardGamePerspective Interesting! I don't know many people that love to read rulebooks! You might be the first. 😄 With that said, I can learn it better that way than through videos.
@@PaulMazzoni😁 haha yes, I’m a rare breed! I usually read the rulebook and watch a video. I’m a stickler for rules haha
Happy to see Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea on your list. I mostly play solo but the solo deck is so easy to play that I made copies and use 3-4 “AI factions” to play against.
Oh nice!
Thank you for sharing your lists with us!
Before I watched the video I thought if it is not going to be Unsettled and Chess I will be very surprised )
I love both games very much! Thanks again guys!
Haha nice!
She loves BIIIG games and I'm on her side 100% loving so much ECLIPSE & BTSUN!
Haha nice!
34:15 LOL… That face says it all. I guess Justin isn’t going to experience it with you.
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Nice picks! Very interesting to see your difference in tastes become more apparent in this segment as Jodi skewed more to epic big box experiences while Justin's list is topped by elegant abstract strategy games. I wonder how different the literal weight in pounds between your top 10s would be. 😂 -Ryan
Haha significant difference in literal weight!! 🤣
Awesome lists. Thanks for putting them together. I'm definitely a Jodi gamer.
Glad you like them!
So happy to see Unsettled at one of your number 1s. I LOVE IT!!!
Woohoo!
28:17 Yes, that is a good game!
The two of you are just like my husband and I. He loves chess and I love the overproduced games. Right now, I'm sitting here trying to learn Bitoku with it all set up and when my husband walked by he gave me the same look that Justin gives to some of your games. 😅😂 I'm hoping he will like it since Justin does...once I can actually convince him to try it.
Yeah, it looks intimidating! I was happily surprised Justin liked it. Hopefully your husband will too!
Great picks!
Thanks!😊
I think I am right in the middle. "Five Tribes", "Tigris & Euphrates" and "Azul" are my current top 3. Props on having "Hive" SO high. It is definitly a simple game with a lot of depth. I wonder if Justin has ever played "Go". Simpler in rules than chess but the depth is brilliant once you really get into it.
Cool!! We actually haven’t tried Go but definitely would like to.
I love how he hates every game you love
Lol
Yeah I know we all noticed that, and it made feel uncomfortable 😅
Hi guys, really enjoy you're choices, i like both, abstract and great design games, ONITAMA is perfect!!! But i really need to try Voidfall, the problem is time and space. Greatings from Portugal!! Just subscribed.
Sounds like you are our perfect blend lol 😆
Great lists. I keep a copy of Onitama in my office. I tell people it's "chess for dummies." I actually don't like the seriousness chess, but Onitama scratches a similar itch.
And last month I finally broke down and picked up Unsettled. Really happy i did. :]
Awesome from both of us!! 😁
I like BIG games in theory, but they are very hard to get to the table.
I do like smaller games, but abstracts only occasionally.
I'm by far more of a Jodi type. I don't care for many abstracts though Onitama is a solid one!
Indeed!
Ok, I think you have convinced me I need to try Twilight Inscription….
Yay! 😀
Jodi’s list is spot on. Higher complexity, steeper learning curves. Justin’s games are medium to medium light games that teach quick and are easy to table. Not gonna lie, his list are gateway games but Jodi’s list is what you move to when you’re ready to challenge yourself.
Yeah, Justin definitely likes the lighter games while I like the heavier ones
Or if you don't take everything so seriously.
Great list! I might have missed it, where is Unsettled on your list? I think that was #1 last time. What caused it to go down?
It’s still #1
Now I feel silly. I thought Voidfall was number #1, but I had more of the video left 😂. Glad to see Unsettled on the top!
If you like War Chest, have you ever tried Undaunted? Curious if you would like that, as well.
Yeah, we have Normandy. We both like it just not top 50 level of like
Chapters would've been useful
Underwater Cities is a great game. I feel it rewards repeated plays. Definitely a top 20 game for me.
Agreed!!
19:17 Ok, I am going to go out on a limb and guess your #1 game of all-time - Twilight Imperium! 😉
Have you played Chess Plus? I got it for my roommate. Only difference is the pieces can be combined and move either way.
Yes! We have it and both like it!
20:10 Chess!
29:12 I have 0 interest in Voidfall - especially the way it was marketed, as a space 4X - and it competed against Fractal. I wasn’t really into Fractal, either.
Between Voidfall and Eclipse, at least I have some interest in Eclipse - but none for Voidfall (personally).
It definitely isn’t for everyone!
32:28 Hmm… And I don’t know, either…
So obviously, it is NOT Twilight Imperium…
With a bit of a cheat (looking at the BGG Top Games), I am going to guess Terraforming Mars.
😕
I was wrong this time.
wow....don't think I've ever seen a board game YT recommend chess before!
Yeah lol
10:53 One of eight actions… Wow, I am not sure this is a game for me. For example, I prefer Calico over Cascadia - because the former limits the amount of options you can choose from on your turn - holding your hand on what to do.
Gotcha
31:02 Well, I am new, so I don’t know right now - and that is exciting! However, I am going to guess that your #1 is an abstract game! 😀
I was right, in that sense!
UnSettled FTW!
Yeah!!
22:18 My degree is in Accounting, too! (I am an internal auditor right now).
Sweet!
War Chest!
7:08 LOL!!!! 😂
I love the face he made when you said that!
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Good to see Earth...............then oh boy! :P Hee hee, yeah we differ a lot! :D E*****, V****** and U******* - not ones I've been kind to lately!
lol yeah, I know you aren’t a fan of some of my favorites 😆
Def prefer Jodi's taste in games :p
Nice choice 😆
-Jodi
Wow dude, you love abstract games… you like variants of chess-like games. I’m more in the other alley of taste.
Yes indeed! Lol
Can be..for you..why not. But mosaic..what a joke. Game with so many problems..
At least one of you got some sense. The one with Hive, YINSH, Onitama. Eclipse is an epic waste of time.