What We Played (August 2021)
We played 14 different games in August 2021, and here are those games with some thoughts wrapped around them. Enjoy! Thanks for liking and subscribing!
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Kemet: Blood and Sand (Matagot) Unboxing!
We missed the original Kemet (2012) and its expansions, but we weren't about to miss the 2nd edition, Blood and Sand! This is Branden's unboxing and explanation of the storage solution inside the box. Enjoy! Don't forget to do all the things! Thank you! :)
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It's A Wonderful World (Lucky Duck Games) Review!
In our latest review, we take a long look at It's A Wonderful World, a card-drafting, resource management game for 1-5 players published by Lucky Duck Games. What do we think? Watch and find out! :)
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Jump The Rails, Ep. #4 | Descent: Legends of the Dark, Confirmation Bias, Player vs. Critic
In this episode of Jump the Rails, Branden tackles a difficult issue that's come up since we've become more known as content creators: how to toe the line between player and critic, and how to handle confirmation bias. He eats some humble pie in the video, and discusses how he overcame his own bias against Descent: Legends of the Dark. Enjoy! :)
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Steamin' VLOGs, Ep. #1 | Take a tour of our gameroom/studio while Branden talks about sweat!
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Jump the Rails, Ep. #3 | What Makes A Good (or Bad) Rulebook?
Jump the Rails is a segment about the ever-changing landscape of boardgaming. Today's episode deals with the topic of rulebooks in games. What makes them good or bad? What do you look for in a good rulebook? Join the discussion and comment below!
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Branden's Top 10 Cooperative Games 2021!
Branden's top 10 cooperative games list 2021! What are your favorite co-op games?
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Shem Phillips and Sam Macdonald (Garphill Games) | Behind the Cogs Interview
We had the distinct honor and privilege to interview two of our favorite designers in all of board-gaming: Shem Phillips and Sam Macdonald. We talk about how they met, where the idea for Architects of the West Kingdom came from, their design philosophy, and the Works of Wonder expansion coming to Kickstarter July 28, 2021 (around 4AM in the US)! Enjoy!
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Works of Wonder: Architects of the West Kingdom (Garphill Games) Expansion Review!
It's finally here! The Works of Wonder - second expansion to the great game, Architects of the West Kingdom - is on the table, and Branden is going to tell you how to play it and what he (and Lexi) think about it! Enjoy!
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Easy Come, Easy Go: Game Acquisitions and Departures (July 2021)!
Just a chat with Branden over the 35 games that have left our collection in 2021, but the 24 that we added! What is the psychology of buying games, collecting them, letting them go, etc.? How easy or difficult is it for you to cull games from your collection, and why do you do it? Is it to make room for more games? Space? Let us know in the comments below! :)
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Top 10 Unique, Beautiful, Interesting Game Boards!
Branden's Top 10 Game Boards 2021! Games are getting more and more beautiful, functional, and unique! Which ones are his current favorites? Watch and see, and thank you for your support!
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Interview with Deliverance designer Andrew Lowen | Behind the Cogs
In this brand new segment called "Behind the Cogs," Branden interviews designer/publisher Andrew Lowen about his upcoming Christian-themed board game, Deliverance, which is live right now on Kickstarter! This is not a paid sponsorship, interview, advertisement, or otherwise. We are backing the game with our own funds at the highest pledge level! Check it out! Oh, and don't forget to subscribe and share this video!
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Merchants Cove Kickstarter (Final Frontier Games) Unboxing!
*Note: at the 15:24 mark, I mistakenly put "Chronomancer" as the owner of the spinner component, when I meant to put "Captain." Sorry for the mistake. :)
Haven't done an unboxing in a while, but Merchants Cove deserved one with how gorgeous this production is and how well it plays (we've played it since the filming of this unboxing)! Please consider subscribing and commenting below! Have you played Merchants Cove? Is it the "Pearl of the Five Realms" as the box claims? :) Let us know!
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Top10 Games with MASSIVE (sprawling, gorgeous, WOW) Table Presence!
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Lost Ruins of Arnak (Czech Games Edition) Review!
Branden reviews Lost Ruins of Arnak, the hit worker-placement and deck-building game by CGE (Czech Games Edition)! Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe, hit the Like button, and comment! Let's throw the algorithm for a loop!
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Our "Shelf of Shame" (as of May 27, 2021)
Most board gamers have them, most board gamers try to smooth it over and call this their "shelf of opportunity," but ultimately we're all buying more games than we can play! :) How many games are in your Shelf of Shame? How do you prioritize getting those played before buying new games? Enjoy!
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Top 10 Medieval Games!
Our top 10 medieval-themed games as of May 2021! We love medieval themed games, but we know we haven't played all the good ones. Let us know which are your favorite! And thanks for subscribing! :)
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Tapestry (Stonemaier Games) Review!
We finally, after this tumultuous year of COVID and a lack of a consistent gaming group, got to write and film our Tapestry review. We hope you enjoy the banter, and thanks in advance for liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Every bit helps! :)
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Our Top 10 Board Game Themes (Categories)!
Lexi and Branden talk about their top 10 themes, or categories, that they like to see in board games. What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below! Also, what do you think are the differences - if any - between a theme and a category? Thanks for subscribing and commenting! Every little bit helps! :)
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Game Toppers "Watson" (plus much more) Full Review!
After nine months of constant use, Branden finally reviews their "Watson" 38x60" table topper by Game Toppers LLC. Spoilers: Branden and Lexi LOVE their Watson, but there's so much more that Game Toppers offers for boardgamers. Enjoy! PLEASE consider subscribing if we earned it today! Thank you!
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Top 10 Board Game Mechanisms!
Branden's Top 10 board game mechanisms, with definitions and examples a-plenty! :) If we've earned your subscription, please subscribe and especially COMMENT! Thank you!
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Praga Caput Regni (Delicious Games) AND Excavation Earth (Mighty Boards) Unboxings!
We walked into Mr. Nice Guy Games today to purchase one game, and came out with two in the bag! What happened? These are both newer games (Praga came out in 2020; Excavation came out in 2021), so we wanted to show you all that you get inside each...because they're both big, heavy boxes filled with lots and lots of deliciously thick cardboard. :) Enjoy, and PLEASE don't forget to subscribe if we've earned it today! Thank you!!
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Top 10 Favorite Board Game Designers in 2021!
** UPDATE **: Branden mistakenly "mis-gendered" Daniele Tascini by referring to him as "she" in the video. This was not done intentionally, and we apologize to both Daniele and our audience. Our Top 10 videos are unscripted, and it simply a misspeak. Thank you for understanding.
Branden brings you his Top 10 favorite board game designers in 2021, nearly three years after entering the hobby full on in 2018. Since then, Lexi and Branden have both learned a lot about what they look for in game design. Of course, this doesn't mean that these are the "best" game designers, it just means that these designers have impressed Branden with their incredible designs in games he's played. Enjoy! Please consider subscribing, but please comment below, as that informs the YouTube algorithm greatly! :)
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Sleeping Gods (Red Raven Games) + Tides of Ruin Kickstarter Unboxing!
Our much-anticipated Sleeping Gods Kickstarter finally arrived on Friday, February 5, 2021, and we couldn't wait to unbox it all for you! Did you back it? Are you getting it when it hits retail? If you have it, did you play it yet? We wanna know! Enjoy! Please consider subscribing if we've earned it today! :) Thank you!
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City of Crowns Expansion for Paladins of the West Kingdom (Garphill Games) Review!
Our full review of City of Crowns is here! The Kickstarter goes live on Tuesday, February 16, 2021! Follow Garphill Games for updates. We weren't sponsored in any way by Garphill Games, but they did send us an advanced prototype of City of Crowns to review.
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