thanks Joel, I didn't even realize there was 2 different version. I have the original, so I'll have to grab this one. P.S. the executor is pronounced like executive is, not executioner.
Wow, it's amazing what production quality does for me. I had very little interest in the base game, but that black box edition may actually get my dollar. And I believe it is egg-zeck-you-ter with the stress on zeck, not ecks-uh-cute-er with the stress on the ecks.
Thanks for this video Joel. Just an observation, I noticed the imperial ship was on a clear base with a rebel symbol and the falcon was on a clear base with an imperial symbol...is there a reason for this in the game? Just curious
+David Koehnlein Nope. I'm just an idiot and didn't even notice this. I've literally set the game up for the video. I've yet to actually play with the new edition :)
+Drive Thru Review haha it just shows what a great game reviewer you are! You cared more about getting this video out than assembling the pieces correctly :)
+Drive Thru Review I might go for The Black Series version plus finding some variants to make the duel between Luke and Vader more integral to the game such as the winner jumping in a fighter and joining the space battle. EDIT: I've bit the bullet and got The Black Series version. Luckily I had a $20 Amazon gift card so I only ended up paying $24.
+TheGreatHamEl I don't think it will affect sales. Rebellion is 3-4 hour game. This is a 30 minute filler. The only thing they have in common are Death Star minis :p
+Drive Thru Review I'm aware. I don't think the effect will be literally 0% though. I'd been waiting for this, but I'm not convinced I need it now. I mean, there wasn't really anything in this niche before, was there? Not for Star Wars anyways. So sure, different playtimes, but I think a lot of folks might pass over the $50 version of this because the *real* deluxe 2 player Star Wars experience is coming and in that light, $50 suddenly seems like a lot for what it is.
+TheGreatHamEl I can see some folks favoring the standard edition over the Black Series. I'm not sure Rebellion factors in. There really isn't anything in this sort of Ameritrash filler space though.
Drive Thru Review All I am saying is that Rebellion is already factoring into people's decision to pass on the Black version. I'm not just spit balling or theorizing; I'd say a decent number of folks on BGG have vocalized a diminished interest in an upgraded Star Wars Risk. One can only guess how that will manifest in terms of sales, but I think it is fair to say that might have sold more if they'd A.) released closer to the relaease of the regular version and B.) before they announced Rebellion.
My 'Perceived Value' has gone up for the Black Series Risk after viewing this. Thank you for this timely comparison video.
+winterplum Haha! I saw that segment too. Great segment.
Thanks for answering the questions I had in amazing detail.
thanks Joel, I didn't even realize there was 2 different version. I have the original, so I'll have to grab this one.
P.S. the executor is pronounced like executive is, not executioner.
Wow, it's amazing what production quality does for me. I had very little interest in the base game, but that black box edition may actually get my dollar.
And I believe it is egg-zeck-you-ter with the stress on zeck, not ecks-uh-cute-er with the stress on the ecks.
That's cool. If they just threw in a couple micro machines, not quite worth it, but this is worth considering.
Great comparison, now I'm sold on the black series!
Thanks. I was debating which edition to get & this really helped.
Beautiful. I have the regular edition but would not mind getting this edition as a gift sometime 😉
Thanks for this video Joel. Just an observation, I noticed the imperial ship was on a clear base with a rebel symbol and the falcon was on a clear base with an imperial symbol...is there a reason for this in the game? Just curious
+David Koehnlein Nope. I'm just an idiot and didn't even notice this. I've literally set the game up for the video. I've yet to actually play with the new edition :)
+Drive Thru Review haha it just shows what a great game reviewer you are! You cared more about getting this video out than assembling the pieces correctly :)
Just got the black series for only $27 on amazon today (with free 2 day prime shipping!) for a cyber monday sale they have! :D
WOW. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
I unfortunately bought the standard. Do you know how can I have the special figures to buy them?
eBay is probably your best bet.
@@DriveThruReview got it, thank you
I've never bought this game but is thee really any substantial difference between The Black Series and the "Force Friday" one? Kind on a budget.
+Webshooters1 Nothing over what I describe here. Wait for Amazon to have it on sale if you want the Black one. I've seen it for $30.
+Drive Thru Review I might go for The Black Series version plus finding some variants to make the duel between Luke and Vader more integral to the game such as the winner jumping in a fighter and joining the space battle.
EDIT: I've bit the bullet and got The Black Series version. Luckily I had a $20 Amazon gift card so I only ended up paying $24.
I was thinking about picking this up but then I heard about Rebellion, so I'll wait for that to drop. =)
+azraelswrd Right? The timing couldn't have been worse for Hasbro. lol
+TheGreatHamEl I don't think it will affect sales. Rebellion is 3-4 hour game. This is a 30 minute filler. The only thing they have in common are Death Star minis :p
+Drive Thru Review I'm aware. I don't think the effect will be literally 0% though. I'd been waiting for this, but I'm not convinced I need it now. I mean, there wasn't really anything in this niche before, was there? Not for Star Wars anyways. So sure, different playtimes, but I think a lot of folks might pass over the $50 version of this because the *real* deluxe 2 player Star Wars experience is coming and in that light, $50 suddenly seems like a lot for what it is.
+TheGreatHamEl I can see some folks favoring the standard edition over the Black Series. I'm not sure Rebellion factors in. There really isn't anything in this sort of Ameritrash filler space though.
Drive Thru Review All I am saying is that Rebellion is already factoring into people's decision to pass on the Black version. I'm not just spit balling or theorizing; I'd say a decent number of folks on BGG have vocalized a diminished interest in an upgraded Star Wars Risk. One can only guess how that will manifest in terms of sales, but I think it is fair to say that might have sold more if they'd A.) released closer to the relaease of the regular version and B.) before they announced Rebellion.
Will you please keep your hand out of my wallet?
+Andy Andersen No....?
I got my black series for 16$ at Ross in 2016
Can't beat that!
Drive Thru Review heh ya