I'm enjoying this story arc of Tom progressively loosing his mind during lockdown. I really hope they don't cancel the show before we get a resolution.
Spoiler for people who haven't read the books, but in chapter 17 the whole story pivots to be about his siblings. It makes sense if you think about it, once he's gone too far off the deep end (and you know that's where this plot line is going) it's kind of impossible to relate and the writers have just basically painted themselves into a corner. It's a change of pace but to be honest I think if you go with it and ignore the stuff about the dead dogs which does become a bit more prominent than necessary I think the family stuff with them all dealing with him is really moving. It's a bit like Kafka's Metamorphosis but with more dice and fewer giant insects. Not zero giant insects, just less than "One" (spoilers! Sorry).
"Do the words 'A quacks of quedlinburg push your luck combined with a quest for el dorado deck builder' excite you? If yes... I am so sorry." - Ouch, Tom... ouch.
Thanks for putting this on my radar. Tom, your reviews keep getting better. Considering that they started at such a high level, it's something to see. Keep up the good work. Your talent for writing is impressive.
I like to imagine Tom getting to a certain point while editing this video and thinking "do you know, I should probably google the rules to Yahtzee before I export this,"
Looks like it shares some DNA with Qwarriors as well. That's a series of campaign style games where you build up a bag of dice representing warriors and spells and such. Kind of a deck-building game but with a dice pool instead of a deck.
I have fallen in love with this game. It is just so much fun and there is some fascinating strategy in sometimes choosing to bust because it is better than even a great roll at times. So much variability and just so fun.
Cool! A game that pulls the best mechanics out of Quarriors and uses them in a more interesting game! I'm really happy to see that happening. Always felt like there was a bit of magic there with all of the handfuls of custom dice and the variable powers they give based on a deck of cards.
-King Geedorah t-shirt -Alien version of Tom bringing art from another planet This video has layers.... -Wait a minute... layers like an onion.... Alien Tom is green....
@Wizzykin I agree. I stopped watching studio C because of the cast changes a while back. I will admit I had my doubts about Tom, but he truly is the best for SU&SD
My thoughts are similar after a similar number of plays. Game is fun, my semi-casual group loved it but were turned off a bit by some of the more crunchy card options, preferring to stick with their favorites. They like it more than Quest for El Dorado but less than Quacks, but not by much. I also agree that the boxes are shit and I plan on replacing them with 3d printed versions as soon as one comes out that I like. Overall it's a super solid game that like it's inspiration Quarriors, will only get better as more content comes out.
You've officially won me over. I'm now just as excited to see a fresh new upload from you as I am with the rest of the crew. It probably took me too long. I probably don't care. Keep up the excellent work, you fantastic human you!
Tom has become the living embodiment of SU&SD's zaniness. Toilet paper roll pharaohs, sleeping-bag Sandworms, finding games in the wilderness all congealed into it's modern flan-like iteration. Tom.
Honestly surprised Quarriors never got a mention (especially since SU&SD has a video review of Quarriors,) when it seems like the closest game to this minus the push your luck mechanic, and replace the race with a smaller victory track. However great review Tom.
I imagine next time there will be an alien from the planet Zargoo where they play Twilight Imperium from the age of 4 to learn kids to achieve galaxy domination. Kid always have to play the same Zargonian race which will learn him both history, geology, technology, politics.
@@CyberCheese392 yep! It’s such a great game with a lot of replay ability. I wish he would’ve mentioned that there is one race in the manual where you put two maps together for a marathon!!
Is this good with only 2 players? What about el dorado and quacks at 2 players? I’m trying to decide on which one to get. I’ve been on the fence about quacks and el dorado for a long time
"With a bit of luck you can get Quacks!" Here I am, 4 months trying to find it in stock to no luck. Being forced to pay over 60 bucks for it...Yeah Ima get this one.
I've been wanting to get a dice heavy game for a long time now. Everytime I walk past Diceforge at the store I stop and stare at it for a bit. This one looks super tempting!
Tom continues to be absolutely unhinged and I am here for it
The "new" guy is a perfect addition.
The new guy is quickly becoming THE guy to go to for game recommendations.
@@Botanica_Gaming so much this. Tom is friggin awesome. Love it!
Tom is completely dissociated with reality even by SU&SD's standards and that's an incredible feat
Yes I'm starting to get worried.
It's what board games reviewer's reviewers call ' a Tom Brewster special '
It reminds me of early SU&SD, tbh. In a good way.
I'm enjoying this story arc of Tom progressively loosing his mind during lockdown. I really hope they don't cancel the show before we get a resolution.
Spoiler for people who haven't read the books, but in chapter 17 the whole story pivots to be about his siblings. It makes sense if you think about it, once he's gone too far off the deep end (and you know that's where this plot line is going) it's kind of impossible to relate and the writers have just basically painted themselves into a corner. It's a change of pace but to be honest I think if you go with it and ignore the stuff about the dead dogs which does become a bit more prominent than necessary I think the family stuff with them all dealing with him is really moving. It's a bit like Kafka's Metamorphosis but with more dice and fewer giant insects. Not zero giant insects, just less than "One" (spoilers! Sorry).
"Do the words 'A quacks of quedlinburg push your luck combined with a quest for el dorado deck builder' excite you? If yes... I am so sorry." - Ouch, Tom... ouch.
They excite me too! I didn't take offense as I know I have a problem :D
I didn't expect to be attacked so viciously a minute and half into the review
i thought he said *ick builder
@@neiljohnparin4474 xD he totally did say *ick builder
16:04 says "NORMAL PHONE NUMBER" in wingdings
Thank you! I was wondering if someone would translate it haha
Nice work!
Scrolled through here just to find this instead of translating it myself. Thanks!
The differing cards sizes made me viscerally uncomfortable
As a father of two young-ish kids, it’s awesome that there is a “fun month” where I can learn about some games that my family can lose to me to.
🤣🤣
The first minute is the kind of commitment to an _extremely dumb joke_ that I love to see from Shut Up & Sit Down.
While i terribly miss Pauls dry humor and straight face, Tom is the best addition to SuSd
The changing cardsizes was amazing
Hdh
It is delightfully surprising how quickly Tom just figured out the SHUX format, and started executing it perfectly.
Thanks for putting this on my radar. Tom, your reviews keep getting better. Considering that they started at such a high level, it's something to see. Keep up the good work. Your talent for writing is impressive.
I'm italian and I am not ok with this spaghetti snapping business.
That’s 2 of us.
Why tho
Don't worry, it's actually CGI
I like to imagine Tom getting to a certain point while editing this video and thinking "do you know, I should probably google the rules to Yahtzee before I export this,"
“I think another channel already does that” LMAO
And Tom didn't make it slow mo in the post. :(
That first minute is Pipeline review levels of manic energy and I for one am here for it
Only partway through the intro, but I had to pause and just cackle for a while because of the card gag, lol
I bet the last day of fun month is going to be a psychological horror
I hope you're right🤞
Looks like it shares some DNA with Qwarriors as well. That's a series of campaign style games where you build up a bag of dice representing warriors and spells and such. Kind of a deck-building game but with a dice pool instead of a deck.
I was just thinking this was Qwarriors if it was a race game. I do like that this game forces you to keep using your bad dice.
Came to the comments to say this ^. Very Qwarriors-esque.
I fail to find anything with the name "Qwarriors". Is that like a catch-term for a series of games or something ? I'd like to look into this.
@@spacemonkeyentertainment6413 Its spelled wrong. I googled qwarriors and it corrected it to quarriors. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91536/quarriors
Also do check out susd's review of Quarriors, old style hilariousness
The cgi budget must be through the roof for that alien
I have fallen in love with this game. It is just so much fun and there is some fascinating strategy in sometimes choosing to bust because it is better than even a great roll at times. So much variability and just so fun.
Why is Tom playing games with Friedemann Friese?
This might be the best video Tom made imo. Very enjoyable and informative, just how I expect from this channel. Thank you, Tom!
the visual gag of grabbing the giant cards caught me by surprise
Tom is a great example of what gen-z humor can do, and I freaking love it.
Cool! A game that pulls the best mechanics out of Quarriors and uses them in a more interesting game! I'm really happy to see that happening. Always felt like there was a bit of magic there with all of the handfuls of custom dice and the variable powers they give based on a deck of cards.
0:43 oh no, it was Jared Leto's Joker all along!
-King Geedorah t-shirt
-Alien version of Tom bringing art from another planet
This video has layers....
-Wait a minute... layers like an onion.... Alien Tom is green....
*breaks door* SOMEBODY ONCE TOLD ME
I haven't bought a board game in years. I'm just here for the videos
I haven't played a board game in years. I'm just here to buy games
This is the saddest thing I've read all day.
The webdings say "NORMAL PHONE NUMBER" and I spent way too much time reverse engineering webdings to figure that out
Excellent review, Tom. Purchased it based off your recommendation and looking forward to playing it this weekend.
Wasn’t expecting the King Geedorah shirt - good stuff! Rip DOOM
For anyone who might wonder: the text in Windings at the bottom of the screen at 16:05 translates to _NORMAL PHONE NUMBER_ .
It's really good the intro with the changing card sizes 👍
Bro, Tom is literally perfect for SU&SD
@Wizzykin I agree. I stopped watching studio C because of the cast changes a while back. I will admit I had my doubts about Tom, but he truly is the best for SU&SD
"It's what you deserve for crimes against trying." Dang. I'm gonna steal that line.
I love your work Tom !
this man out there wearing a KING GEEDORAH T-shirt, you're an absolute legend.
My thoughts are similar after a similar number of plays. Game is fun, my semi-casual group loved it but were turned off a bit by some of the more crunchy card options, preferring to stick with their favorites. They like it more than Quest for El Dorado but less than Quacks, but not by much. I also agree that the boxes are shit and I plan on replacing them with 3d printed versions as soon as one comes out that I like. Overall it's a super solid game that like it's inspiration Quarriors, will only get better as more content comes out.
You've officially won me over. I'm now just as excited to see a fresh new upload from you as I am with the rest of the crew. It probably took me too long. I probably don't care. Keep up the excellent work, you fantastic human you!
Brilliantly hilarious. Thank you for creating this video and sharing it with us.
I'm two years late to this one, and I still almost spit my beer out when "fill your boots" came up out of nowhere.
The joke with the card size is pure gold.
Sorry, I'm trying to enjoy the intro but I'm thoroughly distracted by the King Geedorah tee. RIP DOOM. Ok, on with the dice-chucking.
Tom's catchphrase should be: 'I reject your reality and substitute my own'
"This is who I am." Well moisturized?
There`s also Automobiles, the bag-building race game.
So the objective of the game could be summarized as ‘getting as close as possible while trying not to bust?’
This is a family show!
Today I learned that "push your luck" is essentially dice-edging
Shoot, you had me sold BEFORE the extra variants dropped in. Wow.
A little bit of Train Guy at the end there? Flipping excellent.
Tom has become the living embodiment of SU&SD's zaniness. Toilet paper roll pharaohs, sleeping-bag Sandworms, finding games in the wilderness all congealed into it's modern flan-like iteration. Tom.
These are absurdist compliments, but compliments to be sure.
I really enjoyed fun month! Those theme months are definitely something I'd enjoy seeing more of.
Honestly surprised Quarriors never got a mention (especially since SU&SD has a video review of Quarriors,) when it seems like the closest game to this minus the push your luck mechanic, and replace the race with a smaller victory track. However great review Tom.
Got this game a week ago. Love it! Glad you guys like it too!
It took me a surprisingly long time (10 minutes) to realize that other chap's name wasn't "cute boy"
All 5,085 uk copies now sold out.
Alien Tom looks like he jumped straight out of the early aughts.
2:44 -- not Yahtzee style, but it IS Farkle style. My family loves Farkle, so the base version of Cubitos might really work for them. Cool!
I just clicked in the video to hear you pronounce "Cubitos". Not disappointed, maybe I'll watch the rest of the video later.
I imagine next time there will be an alien from the planet Zargoo where they play Twilight Imperium from the age of 4 to learn kids to achieve galaxy domination. Kid always have to play the same Zargonian race which will learn him both history, geology, technology, politics.
This is probably your best one, Tom! Really great and funny review.
Thanks for the review! :)
I appreciate that you used a NORMAL PHONE NUMBER for reserving a copy.
This is a criminally underrated episode
Cube Boy is a cool guy.
10:34 this gag blindsided me so hard that i spilled my drink on myself.
This reminds me a bit of Formula D in terms of being a dice based, push your luck race around a track.
Hey look! A game that I bought before seeing a SUSD review on it. One of the few.
Everything spot on?
@@CyberCheese392 yep! It’s such a great game with a lot of replay ability. I wish he would’ve mentioned that there is one race in the manual where you put two maps together for a marathon!!
This intro hurt me.. I'm too baked for this
Then get out of the oven!
Respect the King Geedorah shirt. RIP
Tom in the King Ghidra shirt goes crazy!
King geedorah! RIP DOOM
I laughed and laughed... then I ordered Cubitos. Well played.
Not gonna lie, that snapping spaghetti gave my ears a pleasant little tingle.
Just because it’s push your luck doesn’t mean it’s like quacks
No reference to the game it most shares its DNA with, _Automobiles_ ?
why is the emperor reference pear picture upside down
When he showed all the dies in a square omg
Is this good with only 2 players? What about el dorado and quacks at 2 players? I’m trying to decide on which one to get. I’ve been on the fence about quacks and el dorado for a long time
Cracking stuff, love to see the fine move meme back in. Lockdown is certainly moving SU&SD to ActualLol levels of “other” characters 😃
"With a bit of luck you can get Quacks!" Here I am, 4 months trying to find it in stock to no luck. Being forced to pay over 60 bucks for it...Yeah Ima get this one.
Tom's segments are fantastic XD
I really hoped 'Alien Tom' would make a 'Take me to your leader' joke after realizing Tom is wearing that amazing King Geedorah shirt
Cube boy's slo-mo shot wasn't even in shot! If he's going to not do his job at least do what you will do properly!
QUALITY FLIPPIN' SHIRT
I feel like Tom is the spirit of SU&SD past in a good way
I'm not ashamed to admit that I initially clicked this video out of curiosity towards the giant cube props in this game
"What a great guy!" [Stands.] [Applauds.]
DUDE! That was a great card fan @ 10:55. This game is my next big buy.
Some excellent points raised here.
Aw, no Danger Zone. No trip to the Cubitos Zone?
@2:42 So maybe it's a little bit more Farkle style than Yahtzee?
this confirms it, every DOOM fan is a big nerd. Love the shirt!!
All Ive ever wanted are more cubes. Cubes in cubes in cubes.
Who can thumbs down this video? Fantastic review, as always.
he's getting better at this!
"Roll, push, buy, bust, grab, chuck, and move" sounds like an average Friday night for me...😏
...because I'm ALWAYS PLAYING CUBITOS BABY WOOOOO
Same with me. Except I've never played cubitos
I was wondering if he kept giggling while writing the script.
I've been wanting to get a dice heavy game for a long time now. Everytime I walk past Diceforge at the store I stop and stare at it for a bit. This one looks super tempting!
Dice forge is awesome and you should get it if you haven't in the past year
I love Tom’s slow leap into madness.
Why didn't you explain movement more? Any foot allows you to move into any space? Or does the dice need to match the terrain you're moving into?
A foot allows you to move into any land space; there are dice that specifically give you movement that can be used to enter water spaces.