You guys do realize that finding out what got bumped out of your collection would make a Great series of videos that a TON of people would love to see. What moved in and what moved out....I understand the two may not correlate but it doesn't matter....a reason for a game moving in and a reason why a game may be moving out. You'd get huge views on that series.
PreppinShootinLivin I agree. Tom could talk about why it got culled (never played, replaced by a better game, etc.). He could add it as a segment to board game breakfast once the expansion series is complete. The only issue might be that he rarely replaces a game anymore.
HI tom. Did you get the chance yet to PLay Kings Abbey?. Also Dice placement that, to me, looks really nice. Missed the kickstarte and will have to wait for it to come to europe but would be nice with someone elses opinoin.
Added to my wishlist on cool stuff. This looks to be right in our (the wife and I) wheelhouse. We love Kingsburg and Stone Age. Looks to kind of combine those games somewhat....maybe.
Your spot on on the powers hehe they are ALL powerfull :D We find it a great game, feels like a Feld game so much to do and you alway's have not enough actions to do everything..
@ 2:45 it was said subsequent dice must be of equal or greater value. However the mathematical icons appear to be saying the opposite... unless the initial dice placed is supposed to have been on the right side instead of the left. Otherwise I'm confused by the symbols used.
This is definetly a great game, and so is Tzolkin, from the same designers! Dungeon Bazaar that was released last year (same guys), was probably also a good game, but so badly published (huge misprints and bad color choices) it clearly flew under the radar... Can´t wait for what these italian guys have in the pipeline, coz IMHO they know how to make a good midwight eurogame that is interesting...easy to learn, never going to master, and fun all the way. Unforgiving games in the right way... You lose point for screwing up, but you´re still in the game...
I just found this game, looking for a euro game, where there is luck factor, but not so much as to ruin the experience. If somebody reading this has similar concerns, be troubled no more:D Marco Polo is the right game. PS.: what the hell is wrong with dice tower that it doesn't like medium to heavy euro games? :))
I think people would get mixed messages if Tom said which game he dropped everytime, thinking that since "A > B thus B = garbage", when in reality, B is still good but it doesn't get played anymore. Tom may not admit it, but what he (and other people on YT) says has a lot of pull on some people's game playing/buying decisions. "The TableTop Effect" could become the "The Vasel Collection: THE CUT" effect. :p
You guys do realize that finding out what got bumped out of your collection would make a Great series of videos that a TON of people would love to see. What moved in and what moved out....I understand the two may not correlate but it doesn't matter....a reason for a game moving in and a reason why a game may be moving out. You'd get huge views on that series.
PreppinShootinLivin I agree. Tom could talk about why it got culled (never played, replaced by a better game, etc.). He could add it as a segment to board game breakfast once the expansion series is complete. The only issue might be that he rarely replaces a game anymore.
PreppinShootinLivin Agreed, I would love to see a series based on replaced games.
Guys! Marco Polo was one of the greatest explorers in history. I really love the theme! The board cannot be more thematic.
Greeting from Europe =)
Aww... You're not going to tell us what game got bumped from collection when this one got added? :(
So curious now!
I believe he got rid of Jamaica
"You have to put 666" to get the most gold?! The love of money is the root of all evil.
Great term, Tom: "Overbalanced Powers" :-)
What was the game that got bumped?
Was also thinking the dice placing element is very reminiscent of Alien Frontiers. I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for this one!
Nice music over the component drop.
Dice placement seems to be a win for me. This will go right on the shelf with Kingsburg, Castles of Burgundy, Garden Dice, and Alien Frontiers.
I really like worker placement games and was considering Viticulture, how does Marco Polo rate against it ?
Viti with Tuscany is better IMO.
Viticulture essential edition is way better then this game, not even debatable
Looks awesome. I love Kingsburg and Alien Frontiers. Gotta add this one to my wish list now!
HI tom. Did you get the chance yet to PLay Kings Abbey?. Also Dice placement that, to me, looks really nice. Missed the kickstarte and will have to wait for it to come to europe but would be nice with someone elses opinoin.
11:29 sums it up for me
My game of the year (or spectre ops... Tough call) and a brilliant mid weight euro.
Added to my wishlist on cool stuff. This looks to be right in our (the wife and I) wheelhouse. We love Kingsburg and Stone Age. Looks to kind of combine those games somewhat....maybe.
Your spot on on the powers hehe they are ALL powerfull :D We find it a great game, feels like a Feld game so much to do and you alway's have not enough actions to do everything..
What game did you remove? Inquiring minds want to know.
When did the Dice Tower turn into Miami Dice?
@ 2:45 it was said subsequent dice must be of equal or greater value. However the mathematical icons appear to be saying the opposite... unless the initial dice placed is supposed to have been on the right side instead of the left.
Otherwise I'm confused by the symbols used.
You are confused by the symbols I think. eg 2
You can't leave us hanging like that! What game got the hook man!?
What game did you bump to keep this one?
Most likely Kingsburg
Is it good for two players?
Where can I find this game? Every where I look is sold out. Thanks
I recently got it from boardgamebliss. It was reprinted and should be back in stock everywhere soon.
+Ryan Forbes thank you!!
Gotta have it!
yeah, these powers feel like POWERS :)
JAMAICA!!!!....😲😭😠
Sam Healey Never forget.
Sam Healey Nooo....
Sam Healey Really? Well, it's not surprising at all, because Tom didn't think of it as highly as you and Zee do.
Actually...it's more the fact that Zee and I have it...why does Tom need to own it, too? That's his reasoning.
Sam Healey oh dear!
This is definetly a great game, and so is Tzolkin, from the same designers! Dungeon Bazaar that was released last year (same guys), was probably also a good game, but so badly published (huge misprints and bad color choices) it clearly flew under the radar... Can´t wait for what these italian guys have in the pipeline, coz IMHO they know how to make a good midwight eurogame that is interesting...easy to learn, never going to master, and fun all the way. Unforgiving games in the right way... You lose point for screwing up, but you´re still in the game...
I just found this game, looking for a euro game, where there is luck factor, but not so much as to ruin the experience. If somebody reading this has similar concerns, be troubled no more:D Marco Polo is the right game.
PS.: what the hell is wrong with dice tower that it doesn't like medium to heavy euro games? :))
I think people would get mixed messages if Tom said which game he dropped everytime, thinking that since "A > B thus B = garbage", when in reality, B is still good but it doesn't get played anymore. Tom may not admit it, but what he (and other people on YT) says has a lot of pull on some people's game playing/buying decisions. "The TableTop Effect" could become the "The Vasel Collection: THE CUT" effect. :p
This game can be frustrating it is very tight!!
Marco... Polo...
Marco... Polo...
John R , Marco....Pollo...
Trading in "the asia" game. lol
Alien Frontiers all the way!
Overrated game
First game was pretty boring. I usually dont mind goods conversion games, but this one really felt like goods conversion.