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Game Info
Year
2016
Players
2-4
Age
14+
Playtime
4 min
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Description
Star Wars: Rebellion is a board game of epic conflict between the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance for two to four players.
Experience the Galactic Civil War like never before. In Rebellion, you control the entire Galactic Empire or the fledgling Rebel Alliance. You must command starships, account for troop movements, and rally systems to your cause. Given the differences between the Empire and Rebel Alliance, each side has different win conditions, and you'll need to adjust your play style depending on who you represent:
As the Imperial player, you can command legions of Stormtroopers, swarms of TIEs, Star Destroyers, and even the Death Star. You rule the galaxy by fear, relying on the power of your massive military to enforce your will. To win the game, you need to snuff out the budding Rebel Alliance by finding its base and obliterating it. Along the way, you can subjugate worlds or even destroy them.
As the Rebel player, you can command dozens of troopers, T-47 airspeeders, Corellian corvettes, and fighter squadrons. However, these forces are no match for the Imperial military. In terms of raw strength, you'll find yourself clearly overmatched from the very outset, so you'll need to rally the planets to join your cause and execute targeted military strikes to sabotage Imperial build yards and steal valuable intelligence. To win the Galactic Civil War, you'll need to sway the galaxy's citizens to your cause. If you survive long enough and strengthen your reputation, you inspire the galaxy to a full-scale revolt, and you win.
Featuring more than 150 plastic miniatures and two game boards that account for thirty-two of the Star Wars galaxy's most notable systems, Rebellion features a scope that is as large and sweeping as any Star Wars game before it.
Yet for all its grandiosity, Rebellion remains intensely personal, cinematic, and heroic. As much as your success depends upon the strength of your starships, vehicles, and troops, it depends upon the individual efforts of such notable characters as Leia Organa, Mon Mothma, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Emperor Palpatine. As civil war spreads throughout the galaxy, these leaders are invaluable to your efforts, and the secret missions they attempt will evoke many of the most inspiring moments from the classic trilogy. You might send Luke Skywalker to receive Jedi training on Dagobah or have Darth Vader spring a trap that freezes Han Solo in carbonite!
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names News at 24:17 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Looks like a beast on the table but when you hear it's like it's an engine building game you like I could play an engine building game
- We sat down to play that game hole holy cow we were literally passing a hat Vil around the table for how much thinking you had to put into that game that surprised me
- this game London when we first saw it at Gen Con when Oscar green said hey guys scream hey come take a look at this
- the cover of the game box and how plain it is but mm-hmm it really some reason fits this game it just looks nice the cover looks elegant and the art is really good and then you actually get into the game and you find this really elegant cool little card game
- engineers it was really cool cuz it's kind of math because you had to like the little algebraic problems you have to solve but it's such a great thing of a dice manipulation game plus the area control game plus a set collection game all merged into one that's one of those I really got to the table a lot in 2017
- and Tony this was actually one of the early games in 2017 that really grabbed us one of those that didn't look that great on the table but then you start playing in and it's one of those that we just played over and over and over again and just just really enjoyed it
- that rule about when that third dragon comes out yes everything stops correct I kept saying it and kept saying it and reminding people boy we had a flip the table moment when that occurred
- oh die another seaman without miniatures look at that
- two seam on one two squirrely Awards and neither games had merci ya don't have to put miniatures in the game to make it go no you don't lure in DOS so good
- it's what I call the reverse work replacement where you're taking stuff off the board and putting it on your board in order to activate things I just thought was a really unique mechanic
- and again tony is one of those shockers for us at the beginning year I had never heard of gentes and we got an early copy and try to try it out and it blew us away
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Top List at 1:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Mechanics sounded fun
- Star Wars theme was a bonus that exceeded expectations
- Well-integrated theme
- Playing as Empire controls massive fleet searching for rebel base
- Playing as Rebels keeps base hidden, thins out Empire forces, or bluffs
- Brought to life by iconic characters
- Manages cool ships and vehicles
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Rebel Alliance vs. Galactic Empire conflict
- Star Wars galaxy
- Epic cat and mouse game where the Empire hunts a hidden Rebel base, and Rebels try to evade capture.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- My top thematic games had to be ones where i was so engrossed in the theme and the experience that the mechanics of the games were just washed away they were only their help move the story forward without distracting from the gameplay.
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Review at 0:11 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- It's a "lovely game"
- Has "nice gamer trays" for components
- Potential for a "full tutorial"
Cons
- Rodney's video was not the "full tutorial" people were wanting
- The tutorial was perceived as just reading the rulebook, not a true "how to play" video.
- The host felt the video was a "waste of time" at one point.
- The host felt Rodney was "skating by" on his presentation style.
Thematic elements
- Epic struggle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire
- Galaxy far, far away during the Galactic Civil War
Comparison games
- Monopoly
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action cards — Players use action cards to influence gameplay and take special actions.
- Attachment rings — Rings can be attached to leaders to represent effects like being captured.
- Combat — Players engage in combat using dice, where units have health values and can be damaged or destroyed.
- Leader assignment — Players assign leaders to missions and to the game board to move units and start combats.
- mission cards — Players draw and complete secret missions, which are revealed based on the number of skill icons matching the assigned leaders.
- Tactic decks — Space and ground tactic decks are used during combat.
- unit movement — Leaders are placed on the game board to move units across the galaxy.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "Rodney Smith of Watch a Played posted a Star Wars rebellion tutorial video"
- "this is a complicated game we would love to see the correct way to play"
- "he released a video for monopoly today which kind of nobody was expecting"
- "This has been a waste of time"
- "it's how you read a rule book on how to play Star Wars rebellion but it's not how to play Star Wars"
- "this was not what people were wanting"
- "people wanted a full tutorial in the typical watch of play fest"
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Getting Games Discussion at 10:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- thematic integration with Star Wars IP
- asymmetric play and chase dynamics
- engaging base-hunt / duel feel
Cons
- not owned by the host; long playtime
Thematic elements
- rebellion vs. empire
- Star Wars universe
- asymmetric, cat-and-mouse with deduction
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric roles — one player controls the Rebel Alliance choosing a base; the other controls the Imperial forces trying to locate and destroy it.
- hidden base and deduction — the Rebel base location is hidden and must be found.
- Movement and combat — ships move slowly; combat uses dice resolution.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's a very exciting time for the channel.
- I've filmed nine videos worth of content last week, actually in three days.
- I'm hoping to increase my output.
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Watch It Played Discussion at 14:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Highly anticipated
- Likely to be well-received by fans
Cons
- Large game, potentially time-consuming
- Schedule conflicts may prevent a timely instructional video
Thematic elements
- Galactic conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — The game features two distinct sides, the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, likely with different objectives and playstyles.
- Strategic combat — Involves planetary invasions and space battles, typical of the Star Wars theme.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I don't look at games and go this is too complex we couldn't do it it's more about do I think it's the right fit is a game I'm excited about and energized about
- I have some sort of a weird feeling of Purity in a game so let's say I was playing the path finder Adventure game um anytime that I was going to play the game again I'd be very careful to try to weed out anything extra that had get stuck in until certain points
- I love small Skirmish style games so
- I love that open world just getting to explore everything and just doing nonsense things for hours on end have nothing to do with the main quest and thoroughly enjoying it
- I'm so excited to see Spider-Man done by Marvel and not by Sony that I'm I'm just I'm over the moon
- superheroes are weapons of mass destruction yeah right so so some of them having them regulated probably makes sense
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Watch It Played Analysis at 10:33 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Runner-up for Two Player Game of the Year in the Golden Geek Awards.
- Popular game with a strong theme and dedicated following.
Cons
- Host has only played one game and wants to try again.
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Mentioned as a runner-up for Two Player Game of the Year.
- Asymmetric gameplay — The game features two distinct sides with different objectives and abilities, mentioned as a runner-up for Two Player Game of the Year.
- Negotiation — Mentioned as a popular game with a dedicated following.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's not that I wouldn't play more stuff you know if something's really cool and interesting sure why not but my laptop on camera by the way the uh uh probably that blocks it a little bit it's a little bit but it's fine it's fine you guys don't mind
- if if she ever ends up over this way on the East Coast love to have her on for sure
- I just don't I would say right now I don't have anything like planned specifically
- I've been a little self-conscious about the space that I shoot in and having guests
- Oh yes because I feel like the the illusion would be shattered for them
- well Landon um thanks for the question I I guess I started initially just because I I I enjoyed watching other people who created YouTube videos especially around board games and I wanted to do something like that but I wanted to do something different than what was being done already
- and this is again as I've said famously before this was before tabletop so everyone thinks a tabletop right but this was before that even existed
- I have not played I didn't know you had the copy but I oh no I did I remember seeing it but I have not either
- I do have a publisher at one point want to come actually to they were going to fly down to the watching PL Studios to actually teach us a game so that we could feature it on the channel
- I felt like that wasn't going to be good because yeah you could teach it to me but unless you're willing to fly to everyone who buys a copy of this game I'm having a I have a really weird unfair advantage
- My Hope Is that with the videos it is yeah it's a compliment to the rule book so that you can watch this and go I wasn't getting it the rule book I see it now I get it
- Pete good friend Pete good friend of the show as well I self serving question self-serving I'm sure that seon's curious though about that too
- I I think on the strength of blood rage which was a real hit for them knowing this is coming from the same designer and seon is kind of pushing it and promoting it as a spiritual successor to blood rage I think it has the potential for sure
- well I recently updated my inventory and I believe on B you can H to your collection right
- you know what I mean like if kep takes on more of the editing stuff and and I can continue to do some of the shooting but also doing his own shooting as well
- well you answer I've been talking a lot oh no I do answer but I'll let you go
- normally I try to run a fairly serious game and I said you know what let's try to be a little more silly and not be quite as serious it ended up being very serious as the game went on anyway
- This is where my favorite experience was okay so normally they were going through things one at a time they went through two different of the scenarios one at a time yeah and then they said okay what we need to do now is we need to scout ahead
- so the two of them pop into this location one of them's literally blind the other one like suddenly lost half of their powers and they have no way to contact the rest of the party great Scouts
- we did it over Skype and I had a marvelous time I had such a good time it was really fun it made me go oh this is role playing so great
- I actually contracted somebody to create an art print of that game that we played together featuring us as our characters in like this sort of action set piece
- well listen if you had any questions about anything you saw there feel free to put them in the comments below and I'll gladly answer them as soon as I get a chance
- yeah we really are going to get very polished with these things as they go on I someday someday we can make jokes about you know how rough some things are
- I find that with Cooperative games you you tend to get at least one or two players kind of as the game dies down just have less interest or or less invested in it
- This is what they call I think roll and right games
- if you're looking to start and you don't know exactly who all your players are going to be you're going to invite people over for the first time my biggest tip is to is to pick games that are going to be light friendly kind of games
- The quickest thing to kill the group is to have everyone show up drop Scythe on the table or Twilight Imperium or Twilight Imperium or something like that and then everyone's like I think video games are much more peeling
- I I do wake up feeling like I have a knife in my back almost every day even when we're not playing games
- I have a very difficult time playing Dark playing Sinister because I I do kind of like I I I want to be the hero of the story
- and so I try to I someone damel in distress I try to go save it someone needs the the rats cleared out their Cellar I'll go do it you know like I just it feels like that's who I want to be ultimately in the game and I suppose ultimately in life
- I don't think it's an acceptable risk you know and so I I I don't play either good or evil
- well listen guys uh thanks again for joining us for another live show this has been a lot of fun it's been crazy
- I'd love to do a convention here at some point like a small convention
- beaches um just the scenery is just lovely
- so the box of Neapolitan ice cream had specifically like a column of of chocolate um vanilla and strawberry and Christ's like what do you want and you were like I I like give me the strawberry and I'm like I like the chocolate
- well yeah yeah no that happened there's more to this exciting thrilling story yeah there was just time on the live show telling a story about scooping ice cream I'm so sorry everybody
- you know I I I see for the foreseeable future anyway like I think as long as Luke's in school um then we'll definitely stay here
- oh I I I see these games I get excited about them and then I go okay what do I have to work on this week
- I was actually hoping you would say it
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Watch It Played Live Stream at 15:15 sentiment: neutral
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neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Carcassonne is a very on the face of it can look like a very pleasant pleasing game and it is and can be super cutthroat.
- the best way to do it is to start your question with the word QUESTION in all caps
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Watch It Played Discussion at 3:24
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none
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none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
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- i don't believe in the concept of must-have game oh this is a game you must have there's no game you must have there's no game that everyone enjoys
- you know what i i have to say i think the mountie from dead of winter is my favorite promo
- i don't want to say no very very well could be
- if you enjoyed seeing me at this convention that we're now meeting in person and we're shaking hands if you enjoy seeing the things online that you do understand you made it happen like you've literally made it happen because none of this works uh without some kind of financial support at the end
- I always say that and then I don't actually keep to it.
- You know what uh oh gosh hold on one more second oh I'm gonna get something else really the stream should be over this chat is we're closing it down in just a couple of minutes this is the last time I'm getting up it really is I promise you
- I won't belabor the story here because you should buy this book.
- I don't have a link in the description to it I'll try to think to put it there but this is a great tips and tricks guide
- I really felt like the fifth edition is really quite quite cool.
- I like what they've done with it so anyway.
- I would love a a game based on the television show the prisoner
- I highly recommend it to you go out and watch that that show it's so so good
- I would love to do a rules tutorial for twilight struggle
- it's it's a fantastic game it really is
- I am not a number that is right that is a quote from the prisoner
- I hope you stay safe wash your hands be careful keep distance from everyone
- Let's just stay safe I just want all of you to stay safe
- Stay safe out there I care about you all and I really appreciate the caring and thoughtful things that people have said to me as well
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Drive Thru Games Analysis at 19:21
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Star Wars
Comparison games
- Wingspan
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the biggest tool out there is boardgamegeek.com
- this does favor kind of the heavy strategic games just the general sort of user base of this website
- people that like azul also like these other games so this gives you a nice jumping off point there
- rodney smith he does probably the best how to play videos in the whole industry
- the bigger the community the worse it is it seems like
- i find that these targeted groups are very good
- the weight rating is kind of in the middle range whereas if we go back here we can take a look on the side here and we'll go to azul remember it was a 2.4 for wingspan this one is a 1.76 so the order of magnitude in the weight is very very important here
- two players is not really that good i mean it works and it plays fine but compared to playing with three four maybe even five players it's going to be a kind of a different experience
- the main thing is having a good welcoming fun group that you can get along with and become friends with over the course of this hobby
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Drive Thru Games Analysis at 19:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Still in the host's collection.
- The group really enjoys it.
- Shines particularly in four-player (2v2) mode.
- The expansion is cool but not a necessity.
Cons
- Commonly thought to be best at two-player, but the host disagrees.
- Can take a long time (2-3 hours).
- Combat is sometimes criticized, but the host finds it fine as the game isn't primarily about combat.
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire
- Star Wars universe
- Asymmetrical gameplay reflecting the two sides
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetrical gameplay — Rebel vs. Imperial factions with different objectives and mechanics.
- Dice combat — Combat is resolved using dice.
- Hidden Movement — The Imperial player tracks the Rebel base location.
- Set Collection — Collecting characters and resources.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this one i can't recommend enough
- it was really fun it was just a lot of fun again
- man i really recommend this game especially when you get a good mix of players at the table four or five players and you can just really kind of slice each other's throat
- personally I prefer doing imperium because again it's got that nasty cutthroat you know throat slice to it
- it's not really fair to compare them because they're they're two different vibes although the mechanically they're very similar but the vibe of them is very different
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Shelfside Tier List at 1:15:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Rich theme and narrative potential
- Deep negotiation and strategy
Cons
- Difficult to teach
- Long playtime
Thematic elements
- Array
- Science Fiction
Comparison games
- Twilight Imperium
- Star Wars: Rebellion
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric roles — Two sides with distinct goals and tools compete for victory.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
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Drive Thru Games Top List at 16:08 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great game.
- Still has in collection.
- Fantastic amazing game.
Cons
- Expansion added Rogue One type things.
- Host recommends picking it up soon as the Star Wars license can be fickle and the game might disappear.
- No other content is really needed for the game.
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War (Rebels vs. Empire)
- Star Wars Galaxy
- Playing through the Original Trilogy
Comparison games
- War of the Ring
- Eclipse
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetrical gameplay — One side is the Empire, the other is the Rebels.
- Story elements — Includes little story elements and character elements woven in.
- team play — Can be played with two or four players, forming two teams.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This week might be the weakest week.
- I don't know anything about this game.
- I apologize it's just like I don't know what that game is.
- This is a really fun game and you really don't see too many people talk about this one.
- I don't care for Time Stories.
- Get it out of here I'm done I don't have time for it I have better things to do.
- I think this one will go away because the Star Wars license can be a Fickle thing.
- I just don't understand the game that's that's my problem absolutely my problem is this kind of game.
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Shelfside Top 100 List at 7:54 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Array
- Science Fiction/Star Wars
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Here's the best way to teach games if you ask me.
- the format of rulebooks has me convinced that like dude your game should just always have here's like the how to play.
- this game is a euro... it's all about tech trees that's that's all I've heard of.
- it's the best like World traversing pandemic scale level of like Eldritch Abomination fighting.
- the most interaction... that's what Dominion is all about.
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Shelfside Top 3 List at 13:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Tension-filled, cinematic Star Wars experience
- Deep strategic sandbox with multiple paths to victory
Cons
- Very heavy and long; high complexity
- Rules overhead and upkeep can be daunting
Thematic elements
- Cat-and-mouse tension, asymmetrical strategic planning, epic scale
- Galaxy-wide Star Wars conflict between Rebels and Empire
- Cinematic and high-stakes campaign feel; dramatic scale
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetrical victory conditions — Different paths to win for Rebels and Empire with shifting map control
- Hidden objectives / information management — Players pursue goals with limited visibility and surprise moves
- Large-scale, multi-phase play — Extended games with pacing and strategic depth that can run hours
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I am just so excited to play this game more
- Star Wars rebellion go Rebels
- the more the merrier but they might die doing this as in die and permanently removed from the game forever
- it really feels rewarding and there's just so many fun memories
- Yep Sid Meier's Civilization 2010
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Hungry Gamer Discussion at 52:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Immersive Star Wars theming
- Epic, cinematic moments that feel like the movies
- Expandable with content that deepens battle tactics
Cons
- Long playtime; heavy commitment
- Complex to teach and learn
Thematic elements
- Array
- Star Wars universe
- cinematic, movie-like
Comparison games
- Twilight Imperium
- Star Wars Risk
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Players maneuver a galaxy-wide campaign with control of systems and key objectives
- Area control / campaign style — Players maneuver a galaxy-wide campaign with control of systems and key objectives
- Asymmetric gameplay — Empire and Rebels have different goals and actions, providing asymmetrical strategies
- Asymmetric Player Powers — Empire and Rebels have different goals and actions, providing asymmetrical strategies
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is the heaviest game that Luke Laurie has designed
- the table is going to explode with what you can do here
- it's a sandbox with three or four different experiences in one
- the fiction is space exploration and competition, and you are building settlements
- play what brings you joy—the core message at the end
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JestaThaRogue Top 10 List at 5:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- large-scale, thematic space opera feel
- lots of player interaction and counterplay
Cons
- rules heavy and setup long
- not ideal for casual two-player sessions
Thematic elements
- asymmetric strategy and grand scale conflict
- Star Wars galaxy, Rebels vs Empire
- episodic, narrative-driven
Comparison games
- Warhammer 40k games
- Outer Rim (IP flavor)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric victory conditions — Empire hunt the Rebel base; Rebels pursue victory via missions
- card-driven action / leader deployment — leaders, fleets, and units activated through cards
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- two could be as bad as one it's the loneliest number since the number one
- two is the loneliest number
- Flamme Rouge is like a Lance Armstrong simulator without the Assassin cheating in Warhammer underworlds
- Remember to like share and subscribe
- I'll be Rob AKA just the Rogue
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UndeadVikingVideos Discussion at 2:48:01 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Liked by speaker
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Star Wars
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the best game we played of the day was Nana
- it's a stupid memory game
- 100 bucks I will not be buying that
- it was fine I I enjoyed it I had a good time
- it's really good it's very good
- Frost Haven's already on the top 100
- I miss the old art
- we offer a championship midgard for 40 bucks
- it's too random it does you can't mitigate it at all and it's just rough
- the dice mechanism is cool
- there's a million copies of space games sitting around
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Shelfside Analysis at 6:26 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Epic scope and strong theme integration
- Multiple paths to victory and replayability
Cons
- Complex, heavy to learn
- Can be less interactive during some phases
Thematic elements
- asymmetric strategy, faction goals
- Star Wars galaxy-wide conflict between Empire and Rebel Alliance
- epic-scale conflict with hidden information and long-term planning
Comparison games
- Scythe
- Dune Imperium
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Control planets and influence the course of the war.
- area control / exploration — Control planets and influence the course of the war.
- Asymmetric gameplay — Two factions with different goals and tools operate in the same universe.
- Asymmetric Player Powers — Two factions with different goals and tools operate in the same universe.
- card-driven / event-driven actions — Decks determine actions and events that shape the game state.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- going first really matters
- it's not surprising to see that going first starts you with less resources
- you usually get some other slight benefit
- the final plus is that a lot of worker placements tend to have lower amounts of luck
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BoardGameBollocks Top List at 6:14 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Feels like taking on the role of original Star Wars characters
- Enjoyable on occasion
Cons
- Only two players
- Gameplay can be a tedious back-and-forth
- Massive amount of plastic components
- Playing as the Rebel player can be frustratingly passive
Thematic elements
- Galactic civil war
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetrical gameplay — The Imperial and Rebel players have very different objectives and gameplay experiences.
- Hidden Movement — The core mechanic involves one player trying to find the hidden base of the other player.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- top 10 games that I thought were going to end up making my knob look like that when instead they ended up making my knob look like that
- This game is basically just a load of random [ ]
- it's a roll and move game which out the gate is a pile of [ ]
- on Piper it looks the dog's bollocks don't it yeah but in practice it's slow it's a Meandering unintelligible mess of a game and I was solely disappointed
- it's like a cook has come up with this recipe for this [ ] awesome cake here and they just didn't know when to stop
- it felt like I was wading through [ ] quicksand
- it's so [ ] random there's just no way to tell whether you've got the resources to pass all of the tests in the game
- Gloom Haven was probably the biggest disappointment that I've ever experienced in board gaming
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BoardGameBollocks Top List at 4:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Practically Star Wars in a box
- Wonderfully balanced game
- Gets better with age
- Really really decent two-player hidden movement game
Cons
- Should only be played with two players
- Expansion (Rogue One) is not considered essential by the reviewer
Thematic elements
- Hidden movement cat and mouse game where the Empire searches for the Rebel base.
- Star Wars Universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — The Imperial player has advantages at the beginning.
- Hidden Movement — The Imperial player tries to find the Rebel base.
- Strategy — A really decent two-player hidden movement game.
- Unit Management — Building units to throw at each other.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- don't get your knickers in a Twist if your favorite ball game of all time eight on this list and if it's not on this list then that's because a we haven't played it or B we think it is complete and a dog
- if you don't have 12 or 18 hours to play to appear in fourth edition Exodus proximus andor will definitely slide easily into your lubed up nostril
- if you don't like getting stitched up then the Bonk ain't going to be for you
- you know that when a game hangs around like a bad smell for 25 years then it's going to be fucking awesome
- we stopped with our original version added the Creatures Great and Small expansion I think it's called and that's it we're going to keep that and we're going to play it forever and ever and ever amen
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Get into games Discussion at 42:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- epic scale and thematic immersion
- great table presence
Cons
- heavy rules, long play time
Thematic elements
- asymmetric play; narrative retelling of Star Wars events
- Star Wars era with large-scale conflict
- maps, factions, and a ticking time mechanic
Comparison games
- Star Wars Armada
- Shatter Point
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric play — One side is the Empire, the other is the Rebellion; different victory conditions
- cooperative feel with tension — Large, thematic battles that feel like cinematic moments
- Hidden Movement — Imperials hunt for the Rebel base while Rebels operate covertly
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a Twist on 21 or blackjack in its own way
- the fewer Cards win
- I really enjoy it as a quick oneoff
- out of all the Star Wars games we own I like doing that
- it's huge to table, it's a big old board
- hidden movement around the Death Star
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UndeadVikingVideos Discussion at 7:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Star Wars
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I liked Heat Pedal to the Metal more than I have previously.
- Texas Showdown was surprisingly fun.
- Cockroach Poker was of course still awesome.
- And Hacker Lackin is great.
- the one that I have played in the past but played again that just reiterated to me like how slick I like just how much I enjoy the design was Crusaders. Thy will be done.
- It's a super solid game, too.
- I don't envy publishers right now trying to figure out what the heck to do.
- My favorite part about 51st state was you you you'd hire you'd hire a leader and your leader would give you bonuses or whatever and do your things. That's not in the new version.
- I like the original much more than the new one.
- The guy just felt the need to come back in every three or four minutes and talk about quite literally [ __ ] nothing.
- Small talk is just my kryptonite.
- I don't know how to make small talk. I only make big talk.
- My wife hates bugs. Which is why I'm trying to make the camper nicer.
- It's just like, Oh, you got your camper nice and like you could charge 50 bucks a night. It's lakefront.
- I will be the president of the Sparta Conservation Society bookmark one day.
- My dad might get to prison.
- I just hope I can make money off of it.
- Don't knock until you try it, man.
- It's a good chunk of voting power.
- My son is 13 and he wears size 13 wide shoes.
- He's just like, 'Oh, can I do it too, Dad?'
- I'm going to name it. I'm naming that chunk of road.
- It's just exciting when your parents be like, 'Oh, which way are you going to go?'
- It's just like, 'Oh, yeah, we got the robot. The robot broke down.'
- My daughter still enjoys going out there and summer's starting soon.
- Yeah, but you could just have the Airbnb and be like, 'All right, I'm going to be here what four weekends out of the summer?'
- It's just like, 'Oh, yeah, dad might get to prison.'
- I was like, 'Okay.' Just went back to playing Marvel Rivals.
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Rob's Gaming Table Playthrough at 13:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Arguably the best Star Wars game ever made.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I want to kind of play some old games that I felt like I never played enough.
- It's ranked sixth overall, when I opened this today. Sixth the best board game ever created according to the people who rank games on boardamegeek.com.
- If you're going to just buy a Dune game, just buy Dune Imperium Uprising.
- The spice must flow.
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Rob's Gaming Table Playthrough at 8:58:40 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Great looking game with amazing potential
- High replayability due to variety of cards and strategies
- Epic scope and thematic immersion
- Strategic depth
- Enjoyable two-player dynamic when players are evenly matched and know the game well
Cons
- Frustratingly heavy reliance on dice rolling and luck
- Aging mechanics
- Fiddly setup process
- Can feel punishing if dice rolls go poorly early on
- Can be very long (180-240 minutes)
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
- War of the Ring
- Star Wars Outer Rim
- Dune: Imperium
- Fury of Dracula
- Game of Thrones: Second Edition
- Star Wars Unlimited
- X-Wing (miniatures game)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Players compete to gain loyalty in various systems across the board.
- Dice Rolling — Dice are used extensively for combat resolution and mission attempts, which the host finds frustrating due to its randomness.
- Hand Management — Players manage a hand of cards that influence their actions, missions, and combat.
- Hidden Movement — The game involves the Imperial player trying to find the Rebel base, which is hidden information.
- Set Collection — The game involves collecting specific units or fulfilling mission objectives.
- Variable player powers — The Rebel and Imperial factions have distinct playstyles and objectives.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The dice rolling in this game makes me play that way. And I just hate to oppose leaders in missions. And it's very frustrating.
- This definitely was a better game, I thought. But yeah, I I just not for me anymore. Definitely not for me. It's definitely showing its age for sure.
- But again, just like all the games I talk about on the channel, it's like you have to enjoy the gameplay loop. You have to enjoy the round structure. You have to enjoy the the mechanics of it, right?
- It feels very like 80s ammerit board game style. And I understand that's what they were trying to go for here and it works. But it's like I think I've just grown past that kind of game.
- It's replayable AF, but again, just like all the games I talk about on the channel, it's like you have to enjoy the gameplay loop.
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Shelfside Top 10 List at 1:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Epic theme and tension
- Deep, asymmetric play
Cons
- Difficult to teach
- Very long play sessions
Thematic elements
- Array
- Star Wars universe
- Epic, asymmetrical strategy
Comparison games
- Twilight Imperium 4
- Dominion
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — A competition between Rebel and Imperial forces with positional and mission-based tension
- Area/Control Tactics — A competition between Rebel and Imperial forces with positional and mission-based tension
- Worker Placement — Assign leaders to missions as a core action pool to perform tasks and advance objectives
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's long, it's epic, and it's this thematic clash of the rebels versus the Empire.
- multiplayer real-time dexterity is so easy to start
- it's basically just a game of chicken
- Coup is a $10 game
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Board Gaming Ramblings Top List at 26:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Great game
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Grand strategy
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — Implied by the distinct roles of the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance.
- Dice Rolling — Implied by combat and mission resolution mechanics.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- For me, this is an S. This is one of the better games ever. I love it.
- Um Tor Mars I've spoken about this many times. Hate love it. H I love to hate it and I hate to love it.
- It's just like F plus for me. This is boring.
- If this wasn't Marvel, if it was just called Champions, wouldn't be the same same wouldn't be a top 100.
- We like lordas but like boa and kban ee is my favorite ones.
- And then we're going to have Mara Kybo. Oh, Marbo is good. Uh I really like it still. Even though that Pirates of Marbo kind of did the same goodness in shorter amount of time.
- I would place Marbo in B or C.
- What? D.
- And uh lastly for this part of the video, we're going to have come down EV S S. Yeah, that's an easy one to end on. We like lordas but like boa and kban ee is my favorite ones.
- That was way more fun than I thought it would be.
- I think this is fun because well we kind of have this thing in top 10 or especially in top uh when we make top 100 and top 50 because she's like oh you picked this so low or this is so high and we get like to kind of see our differences a little more clearly.
- Also when we do the keep and we disagree we kind of I think that is fun and I thought that we we're going to agree more. So, but but it's nice that we don't.
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The Brothers Murph Discussion at 379:09:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Galactic conflict
- Star Wars Universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- My problem is is I can't find games when I have my eyes to use.
- This is terrifying.
- You're heading towards the camera.
- So, this is the last shelf, right?
- Nick is going to cook me so bad, dude.
- I have not forgiven all the people in the comments who said Combon's cover is not Hoy.
- This all our laser games are together.
- I need an adult.
- This is toaten su.
- Oh, you got one war.
- Suck it, Nick.
- I'm going to go You have Lrona in your hand.
- Great big heavy Euro game.
- I need to get some lighter stuff because I grabbed Not to Wat and Su and this and Thunder Road.
- Oh god, Jesus. You're right there.
- In theory, I should know what's around.
- I have taken it for myself. Thank you very much.
- Wowee. Hope we got workers comp.
- Gosh, I don't know. I'm starting to really worry.
- I have feasts for Odin and I have Tat and Su
- I love this game. I'm going to grab Abyss.
- All right, Mike, it's time for your fifth pick.
- I need a small thing. I need like a card game.
- I really want Ark Nova. And Arcan Nova is here.
- I am taking Ark Nova.
- Don't laugh at me, Jimmy.
- This is not Arc Nova.
- What the hell is this? It's so big and square.
- I've got this, man. This is in a tin.
- Detective Club.
- I have Arc Nova. Clearly, I got a bunch of heavy. I need I need to start going lighter.
- Oh god. Oh god. What was that?
- Oh, there's so many small games in here.
- This is a Murf draft first where both players have drafted the same game.
- Wow.
- I don't know why I'm helping. I most just want to flex my knowledge, dude.
- This is Suburbia Collector's Edition. Get wrecked.
- I love this game. Don't play it enough.
- And frankly, big boxes make games harder to play.
- I want to grab Vida Culture, which is up there, but I feel like I don't have a very good balanced collection
- Marvel United, baby.
- This is a great co-op game. Also kind of on the lighter side. I really, really enjoy this one. I I freaking love this game.
- That might have been a bit of a cheat because I knew it was on the top of the shelf, which severely narrows down.
- Jimmy, what do we even own?
- Throw out some games that you like.
- I feel like inventors and scholars is over there.
- No, this is not what I thought.
- Well, you've got wavefares right now. Quote unquote wavefares.
- I thought at first it was going to be feast roden because you thought you didn't get it, but boy howdy did I not get it either.
- This is Star Wars Rebellion, everybody. Thank you very much.
- It's that big. Wow. Okay then.
- Pick number eight for Nick.
- How does he keep hitting it?
- Real talk though.
- I feel like a lot of like square and rectangular euros.
- I was just about to say this is Arino. It is not.
- Oh, that's thicker than I thought it'd be.
- Once again, right up on the microphone. We're sorry.
- This is distilled.
- I got me some isats and I'm excited to have a good polyomino game.
- I want Grand Austria Hotel.
- We have too many big games, guys.
- From the bottom, a square and a rectangle feel very similar.
- Dude, right.
- I feel legitimately I mean,
- Is the top dented?
- Is the top supposed to be dented?
- All righty. Okay, I got two more. Yeah, I got two more games. I got to go I got to start going lighter. I've been doing too much big stuff.
- You're always concerned about that.
- A well-rounded collection.
- So, here's the thing with these drafts, y'all.
- Mike picks his favorite games. I try to pick an actually good collection.
- No one's asking you to do that.
- The prompt for these is to collect a wellrounded collection. Mike just picks his favorite games. So get out in the comments comments. Let us know.
- I win. I win these because I actually choose.
- It's not about making a It's about making the best list.
- The best list is the best list for most people. Not for you.
- I'm the one making the list.
- No. Silly.
- I'm picking foof girkin. This is a great trick tank game. It's called five cucumbers.
- I feel the green how it's green. I think this is firkin.
- All right. So, since Nick's out here sassing me.
- All right. This is your final pick. Do what you want.
- I'm going to go back to our drawers.
- I'm looking for the Kinfire Delve games.
- I feel like I stopped the Oh, wait. Hold on.
- Whatever this was, I'm not choosing it.
- Oh, wait. Even better.
- This is a long thin rectangle? This might be uh the Fellowship of the Ring trick taking game.
- Pick Pick. Pick what you think your heart says.
- This one's in shrink. This is a fat boy.
- I thought I had Lord of the Rings. My last picture.
- Oh, you know what? Hold on. This has a unique box.
- This has this little pink thing. I think this is Volano. Volamino. Volimo.
- Am I stepping on a game?
- This is I think Volano. And so it's got that little
- that's my 10th pick. And on the light one day, I'm wellrounded as heck. Good god. Now I really don't know where I am, man.
- Oh god. Sorry. I hit me in the face.
- I
- Yes, it is. Uh, it is a tough game to get into. Uh, and I love that.
- I do love the dice placement for this. It's a really cool game, you know, this is where you're gonna go draft dice and then send them to the cathedral.
- It was like, you know, like, really tough to get into. So, you know, like, I do love that and that's what we're all about.
- You have your own story, your own world that you're building.
- There's a ton of strategy, a ton of different things you can do in this game.
- It's a legacy game, which means that the game evolves and changes as you play it.
- There's a lot of political intrigue and backstabbing.
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The Brothers Murph Top List at 12:05 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Impossible to have a bad time, especially if you love Star Wars.
- It's Lord of the Rings in a box, and it's perfect.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Rebellion
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the engine builder to end all engine builders.
- In Twilight Struggle, one of the more interesting times in history is played out. And I love that each card is a real event that happened.
- Gaia Project built on Terrammystica and perfected the form. It's the best one.
- Gloom Haven: Jaws of the Lion has the best tutorial system I have ever seen in a game, and I think it legitimately creates new board gamers constantly because of the way they make it so approachable.
- Each Spirit in Spirit Island can be played over and over as you learn how to master their abilities, and there are so much content in the box. It also just plays amazing solo.
- Dune Imperium Uprising took Dune Imperium to a whole new level of scale and scope, and it's got them worms.
- It's impossible to have a bad time playing Star Wars Rebellion, especially if you love Star Wars. Okay, mostly only if you love Star Wars, but it's really fun. It's Lord of the Rings in a box, and it's perfect.
- For a solid like 6 years, Terraforming Mars was absolutely the king of the board game hobby. Unreal staying power.
- Dune Imperium uses art based on the movies, but it doesn't feel at all like a movie tie-in cash grab.
- The scale and epic stories that come out of Twilight Imperium fourth edition make it everlasting. Every time you play, you get a permanent memory and story. It's truly impressive.
- The sheer amount of content in Gloom Haven and the card play makes this dungeon crawler a Eurogamer's delight.
- Ark Nova takes Terraforming Mars' cardplay in Civilization's action card mechanisms and put it into a theme we're just way more interested in. just the absolute pinnacle of mashing up mechanisms into a masterpiece.
- Pandemic Legacy Season 1 has deserved every single ounce of acclaim and accolades it's received over the years. It was an absolute phenomena when it came out.
- I don't want to say anything nice about this game. I don't want to say anything nice about this game. I don't like this game though.
- Fine. Fine.
- Brass Birmingham is objectively a board game. Done. Easy. That was nice. Words that are written.
- Brass rhymes with ass. Got him. You're done.
- Brass Birmingham has one of the best examples of positive player interaction and a game I'd actually seek out to play for a player. Was that so hard?
- So, that was one nice thing about every single game in the Board Game Geek top 100. Many games that we actually don't even really like, but there's always something nice to say. Exactly.
- Just engage.
- We had a lot of fun making it.
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Allies or Enemies Top 100 List at 14:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong Star Wars license flavor
- immersive, cinematic scope
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- asymmetric, narrative-driven galactic conflict
- Star Wars saga, Empire vs Rebels
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric play — one side commands the Empire, the other the Rebels with distinct mechanics
- Simultaneous Actions — long, epic scale decisions with multiple paths to victory
- simultaneous strategic planning — long, epic scale decisions with multiple paths to victory
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "this is an adorable looking game"
- "it's chaos"
- "an adventure in about an hour"
- "this is a Star Wars game"
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Shelfside Top 10 List at 20:28 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Immersive theme and deep strategic potential
- Climactic and memorable moments
Cons
- Very long play sessions
- Steep entry barrier for new players
Thematic elements
- Epic cat-and-mouse galactic conflict
- Star Wars universe with Empire vs Rebels
- asymmetric long-form strategy
Comparison games
- Twilight Imperium
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — Empire and Rebels have distinct capabilities and victory paths
- Asymmetric Player Powers — Empire and Rebels have distinct capabilities and victory paths
- Hidden Movement — Missions and opportunities drive intrigue
- Hidden movement and covert operations — Missions and opportunities drive intrigue
- Strategic space battles and planetary control — Missions and board presence determine momentum
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Total War still lives, rent free in my head.
- Twilight Imperium is awesome stuff.
- The first game we played of the new expansion Thunder's Edge, which was really cool.
- The story I and the other person I was playing with created through our cards and the investigators that we played.
- There's just really something magical about seeing all these family and friends that have known me since I was a newborn.
- It's Star Wars. You got to do a cat-and-mouse game and epic battles.
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Shelfside Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cinematic, character-driven moments with betrayals and last-minute reversals
- No downtime due to tight, one-on-one interaction
- Solid base for expansions; more unit options and tactical depth
- Maintains tension and replayability through dynamic base positioning
Cons
- Rogue One thematic elements may not land for everyone
- Some mission cards can feel random or unbalanced if drawn early
- The volume of components can be intimidating for new players
Thematic elements
- Array
- galaxy-wide civil war
- cinematic
Comparison games
- Star Wars: Rebellion Rise of the Empire
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deck Building — A deck of objectives that can shift endgame scoring and pressure
- Hand Management — Cards are drawn and managed; recovering or discarding cards affects pacing
- Hidden Movement — Players manage a concealed Rebel base and hidden actions that create tension and surprise
- Mission cards / objectives — Mission cards drive key actions and scoring paths throughout the game
- Objective deck — A deck of objectives that can shift endgame scoring and pressure
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is probably going to be one of the best board game experiences of the year for me.
- It's basically everything I thought it'd be and it's just great to play Star Wars Rebellion again.
- There’s zero downtime because it’s one v one and there’s always something interesting happening.
- I thought the base game was a nine and I think on my BG I have this expansion as a 10.
- This is basically perfect.
- The tactic cards is my favorite part of this expansion by far.
- This system is way cleaner. It also makes units feel more special because now you have cards that match units.
- I would play this over base game any day.
- 10 out of 10. I mean, this is probably going to be the one of the best board game experiences of the year for me.
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Man vs Meeple Analysis at 5:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Rebellion
- Star Wars
Comparison games
- Boop
- Splendor Duel
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Codenames is kind of legendary.
- Lord of the Rings Duel deserves to make it to the finals.
- Targi has been a fan favorite of mine since the beginning.
- Unmatched is one of those games that's been around for almost 10 years. I feel like it's going to be around for 10 more. Unmatched is here to stay.
- Zenith is the reason I wanted to do this whole thing in the first place.
- Lost Cities and Jaipur are two of those games from way back when where they were they were like the some of the first two great two-player board games.
- it made me like Splendor again. Revitalized my admiration for the game.
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Man vs Meeple Analysis at 0:30 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Star Wars Rebellion was knocked out by Unmatched, which was kind of I would consider that a little bit of an upset.
- I've read the rules. I I want to play it very badly.
- for me anyway it is my favorite abstract game period hard stop end of story.
- It's a great two-player game.
- Whether it's this or Seven Wonders Duel, sort of its predecessor, it is one of, and obviously according to our Discord community, the best two-player game, at least of the 32 that we had in the tournament.
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Shelfside Analysis at 11:53
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- They're all about honor before anything else.
- easy to learn, hard to master.
- the ends justify the means no matter what.
- this is space opera.
- I'm happy to be tricked.
- Crane games are very satisfying to play.
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Gaming Rules! Discussion at 1:11:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- four-player game using two-player rules
- exciting, thematic experience
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love Voidfall. I think it's a great game.
- The Gang works brilliantly.
- The digital version of Talisman fifth edition actually has more content than the physical version.
- This is not any kind of criticism on the game itself. It's just my expectations going into it based on the artwork.
- Horror on the Orient Express has a lot going on, but the experience is special.
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Get into games Top 10 List at 24:42 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- If I wanted to play the same game but be really stressed, Silver Frost would be my go-to.
- I argue I'd almost argue that it's the best artwork of any of the Everdale games.
- Whereas normal Everdale, you can kind of chill and just be like, 'Yeah, let's build these fun things and look at my little critters.'
- the landlord's game was the basic blueprint for Monopoly.
- and arguably the best game ever made. So really what we've ranked is completely wrong.
- that is quite dull. Let's say you're rolling. The only so I feel like the boring bit about it is that you're just rolling dice and you land where the dice tells you.
- Monopoly Legacy.
- The board state changes. Buildings go into disrepair and crumble around you.
- There are elections. Hire one of you becomes a mayor of the city. You can control other people's turns and what properties they're going to buy.
- How do you improve Cludo Legacy?
- Well, just dying over and over again.
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Gaming Rules! Playthrough at 2:32 sentiment: positive
video_pk 81380 · mention_pk 201675
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Captures the Star Wars film theme exceptionally well.
- Clever mechanics, especially leader assignment and opposing missions.
- Provides strategic depth and tense decision-making.
- High replayability due to numerous leaders and missions.
- Thematic immersion is a strong point.
- Offers a different kind of stress compared to other games, focusing on information and planning.
- Rulebook is well-written and helpful.
Cons
- Can be complex to learn due to detailed rules and card interactions.
- Potential for misplaying rules, especially concerning base movement.
- Unpredictable probe cards can be frustrating if they don't yield useful information.
Thematic elements
- Star Wars
Comparison games
- War of the Ring
- Netrunner
- Star Wars: Outer Rim
- The Mandalorian
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combat — Space and ground combat occur, involving dice rolls and special tactic cards.
- Dice Rolling — Dice rolls are used extensively for combat, mission resolution, and other game effects, with rerolls available through leader abilities and tactic cards.
- exploration — Players explore systems to gather information, often using probe cards.
- Leader assignment — Players assign leaders to missions to carry out actions.
- Loyalty — Systems can gain or lose loyalty, affecting building and movement options.
- Mission resolution — Missions are resolved, leading to potential combat or other outcomes.
- Objective Hunting — Players actively search for the rebel base as a primary objective.
- sabotage — Sabotage markers can be placed in systems, impacting building and movement.
- Unit Building — Players build units, such as TIE fighters, assault carriers, and AT-STs, to reinforce their forces.
- unit movement — Units can be moved between systems, with limitations based on leaders and transport capacity.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The Empire is the good guys, right?
- If we get any rules wrong, please let us know.
- This will be fun.
- I don't understand what any of these does.
- You can know those three words. That would be a good option.
- This isn't good news.
- Everything's fine for a little bit.
- I prefer the 1v1.
- It divides a single person's brain into different responsibilities and I for me I like I don't like that much.
- People like us. The Imperials ever done for us?
- You're the one that subjugates systems.
- We're the good guys.
- This will be fun. If we get any rules wrong, please let us know.
- The fact got these two. Always good.
- They're just chilling with the wookies. Is that safe for at least a turn?
- The eagle is in the nest.
- It's the Creed.
- Stay on target.
- Sabotage.
- You're sabotaging.
- This isn't a starting card, so we don't get it back.
- The cards are telling me that cuz that's why that one's back in the box.
- I think we're going to be under pressure.
- It's our best options. The only option to be honest.
- We're going to rule by.
- You think it really matters, but my probably that.
- The internet's not working in the Death Star.
- Is the Wi-Fi router?
- Can you reboot the router?
- You look short for the Wi-Fi router.
- There's a disturbance in the force?
- Why is Paul Garino up?
- I am not in Dafamir.
- The game's over.
- My bad.
- It's a lot of dice.
- We need that.
- Come on, let's do it.
- You can't move out of there.
- They're just chilling with the wookies.
- The Rebel base is not a system.
- Sabotage my Mandalore.
- We need to stop being a Swiss.
- That's not a system.
- That's the whole point of having that card.
- The Star Wars Kinder eggs.
- You can only put two in there, can't we?
- You can only move it once.
- What's the problem?
- Well, this is why I'm wondering whether this is
- Oh, we have to do that.
- We need to do that.
- We're going to do that.
- And I think you've got this.
- But then we have to do that.
- We have to do that.
- I don't think we want to do that.
- I think we want to do that.
- You can reroll.
- You got the advantage.
- Can you remember what the fourth one was?
- It's the Star Wars Kinder eggs.
- I think we're going to have to do that one.
- It's my fault.
- We've got the advantage.
- The dice are fickle.
- This is the only way we can do that.
- The Death Star is coming.
- It's a proper Star Wars.
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The Discriminating Gamer Top List at 9:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Phenomenal and fun
- Feels like playing the original trilogy
- Unique and surprising events can occur
- Asymmetrical gameplay provides distinct experiences
- One of the host's favorite games of all time
Cons
- Combat needs the Rise of the Empire expansion to be significantly improved.
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance
- Star Wars original trilogy era
- Asymmetrical gameplay where unique events can occur, feeling like playing through the movie.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetrical gameplay — Empire has overwhelming resources, Rebels rely on guile and misdirection for sabotage missions.
- Combat (improved by expansion) — Combat was not the favorite part, but improved significantly by the Rise of the Empire expansion.
- Mission-based objectives — Rebels go on sabotage missions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- These are intellectual property war games. These are war games based on books, movies, IPs, right?
- It's really fun to kind of visit that battle with this game.
- I love G.I. Joe and I love access and allies. This is a match made in heaven.
- It's just a beautiful game. It's such a cool production here.
- No longer in print. It's one of those kind of grill games that hopefully one day it'll come back.
- This is Star Wars X-Wing. That is my number six and that is from Fantasy Flight Games.
- This is Star Trek Fleet Captains. That is my number five. That was from Whiz Kids.
- Star Wars Armada is like X-wing but heightened because this is the capital ship battles.
- Probably my favorite miniatures game.
- This one is Star Wars in a box. It's like you're playing the original trilogy, but all sorts of funky things could happen.
- This is essentially fantasy Axis and Allies.
- As a war game, I really like Dune, War for Arachus better. I like its combat system better.
- It's got that great hard coverver complete rules book I'm really excited about.
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The Brothers Murph Top List at 18:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The definitive Star Wars board game experience
- Incredible thematic integration and emergent storytelling
- High replayability due to asymmetry and variable setup
- Excellent components and miniatures
- Allows players to create their own unique Star Wars stories
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- A cat-and-mouse game where the Rebel Alliance tries to survive and establish a base while the Galactic Empire hunts them.
- Star Wars universe
- Players tell their own version of the story, deviating from the established narrative.
Comparison games
- War of the Ring
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Both sides deploy troops and ships to control planets.
- Asymmetric gameplay — The Empire and Rebel Alliance play completely differently, with unique objectives and strategies.
- Card Drafting — Used for character abilities and mission objectives.
- Dice Rolling — Used for combat and other action resolutions.
- Hidden Movement — The Rebel player hides their base location, and the Empire tries to find it.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the art is going to be absolutely redonk fire.
- All the characters uh almost entirely are completely cross-co compatible with any other set that you buy.
- It takes like five minutes to learn like the individual actions you can do.
- The art, Kyle Farah's art is, I mean, it's what made this game 100%.
- The art is what got people to play this game.
- the whole meta, the table talk element of trying to talk to your opponents
- This game has made millions and millions of dollars because of the art.
- people try this game because of the art and the components and then they get addicted to the gameplay.
- Even though it's a game I'm not a big fan of, that doesn't change the fact that this game absolutely has it all.
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The Discriminating Gamer Top List at 12:37 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fantastic game
- still in collection
- played many times
- best Star Wars IP game
- allows for alternate history stories
- will never get rid of it
Cons
- haven't played it in a year or two
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War, Empire vs. Rebellion
- Star Wars galaxy (Original Trilogy era)
- alternate history storytelling
Comparison games
- Talon
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric powers — The Empire has a massive military, while the Rebels use missions and sabotage.
- Character assignment — Players assign characters like Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker to move fleets or go on missions.
- Hidden Information — The Empire tries to find the Rebellion's hidden base.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I once had a girlfriend who borrowed $100 from me. A few years later, she returned exactly $100. I lost interest in that relationship.
- I remember this one hurt. Uh I uh when I moved to Texas, I gave it away. Uh this one hurt. I I I I really like the game, but yeah, I just I couldn't take everything with me.
- This is one of those games that seems it almost kind of transcends being a game and becomes just this magical experience, as stupid as that sounds. That's what it feels like.
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Rules Teach at 0:11 sentiment: positive
video_pk 79818 · mention_pk 193377
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Rebel Alliance vs. Galactic Empire
- Galactic Civil War
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Mentioned as a core mechanic of the game.
- area influence — Mentioned as a core mechanic of the game.
- Card Drafting — Players draw cards from their action deck, choosing one to keep.
- Combat — Involves space and ground battles, rolling dice based on units, playing tactic cards, assigning damage, blocking damage, and unit destruction.
- Dice Rolling — Used for missions and combat.
- Hand Management — Mentioned as a core mechanic of the game.
- Hidden Movement — The Imperial player uses probe cards to discover the Rebel base location, which is kept secret.
- Set Collection — Objective cards have levels (one, two, and three) that are shuffled and stacked in ascending order.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The Imperial player uses probe cards to find out where you can place your loyalty markers and troops
- When you put it into a particular system you can only place the two in the same system which now we are ready to begin round 2
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Top List at 20:54 sentiment: positive
video_pk 79601 · mention_pk 193100
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Grand and epic feel
- Highly thematic for Star Wars fans
- Tells an organic story
- Engaging battles
Cons
- Long playtime (4-5 hours)
- Clunky dice mechanics for combat
Thematic elements
- Empire vs. Rebels
- Star Wars universe
- Telling an organic story through leader deployment, missions, and battles.
Comparison games
- Dune: War for Arrakis
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — One player will control as the Empire and the other will control the Rebels.
- Dice Rolling (combat) — The actual mechanics with the dice rolling and how you keep track of the damage is a little clunky...
- Hidden Movement — Find the hidden rebel camp amongst a board full of planets and destroy it.
- leader deployment — Throughout the game, you're going to be launching these leaders, these characters, Princess Leia, Darth Vader to accomplish different missions, objectives...
- Objective Completion — While the rebels must complete certain objectives and goals throughout the game. If they do so long enough, they're able to win the game.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Most top 10's list miss one important thing. The best game for a date night isn't the best game for a competitive rivalry.
- And the best game to throw into your suitcase isn't always the game that you want for an all-day gaming marathon.
- Whether you're playing with your spouse, best friend, a new gamer, or someone who takes winning way too seriously, I got you covered.
- So, if you're looking for a simple card game that you can take with you wherever you go, check out Lost Cities.
- Sometimes, you don't want to be nice. You want to be mean. You want to be competitive. You want to have a direct conflict against your opponent.
- But the truth is, not everyone just wants to play a board game. Some people really want to play a board game. That is something epic, something grand, and one that isn't just going to be played in 30 minutes. It's going to be one that's going to play in hours. You want to make an evening of it.
- Just cuz you're playing two players doesn't mean it can't be epic.
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it's live live show Discussion at 52:43
video_pk 78879 · mention_pk 192233
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- hello and welcome to the it's live live show
- if you want to ask questions it's very easy to do because we will be answering questions later
- our sponsor is board game arena
- the happiest camel is a camel that's wild the camel that's living their own best life akimbo that's a and Yolo and running around the desert with whatever number ups they feel like having because they get to choose their wild
- the best camel is the superior of the camels the bactrian camel
- three two one Nisha yes exactly well done points
- I will say I do really like Everdell yeah and I really like that aspect of it where you are able to take actions on the other turns as well it keeps you engaged
- my favorite game is always situational
- traditionally historically my answer to this has been heroscape
- Magic the Gathering is probably my other pick
- The rulebook was difficult to understand, making the host feel like the writer didn't care if the player understood how to play.
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Top List at 19:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The definitive Star Wars game
- Captures the feel of the Original Trilogy
- Allows for alternate outcomes
- Has a 'dudes on the map' feel
- Feels like a COIN game
- Great team game
- Numerous cool aspects and disparate objectives that work well
- Highly recommended for Star Wars fans who enjoy complex games
Cons
- Comes in and out of print
Thematic elements
- Galactic Civil War between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance
- Star Wars universe, Original Trilogy era
- Plays through the Original Trilogy stories with alternate outcomes possible
Comparison games
- War of the Ring
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric gameplay — The Empire and Rebels have very different objectives and mechanics.
- Dudes on a map — Involves moving troops and ships around a map to control areas.
- Hidden Movement — The Rebel player's main unit (Millennium Falcon/Luke) is often hidden.
- Objective-based — Features multiple objectives beyond simple area control.
- team play — Works well as a team game, especially 2v2.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's just really tight this game is a game that if you invest time in it it's relatively straightforward and simple mechanically
- it's just a fantastic amazing game two player only
- 1989 is almost like the epilogue Twilight struggled
- it is just a majestic piece of ancient design that somehow Reiner canizia dug up from the substrate of the human subconsciousness
- the game feels like it was originally designed during the time that it takes place
- it's like a Euro game with direct conflict
- every time I crack it open and play it I like feel like there's sand coming off of these tiles
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Allies or Enemies Top 100 List at 26:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very immersive Star Wars experience
- Rich ships, battles, and strategic depth
Cons
- Enormous footprint and learning curve
Thematic elements
- Epic grand strategy and conflict
- Star Wars galaxy with Rebels vs Empire
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Large-scale conflict with armies, fleets, and hidden movement.
- Asymmetric objectives — Rebels and Empire pursue different win conditions.
- Big area-control strategy — Large-scale conflict with armies, fleets, and hidden movement.
- Campaign — Campaign-style arc with long-term influence and events.
- Campaign-level decisions — Campaign-style arc with long-term influence and events.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a super simple version of croconol which is a Canadian treasure
- I love the theme your bees that are making honey and selling it to Forest creatures
- Merchants Cove really shines in its asymmetry this is as asymmetrical as a game can get
- you've got to sell Goods to these different ships that are coming down to The Cove
- Unmatched is a great little card blade card playing game
- Star Wars Rebellion is a Star Wars experience
- Civilization New Dawn and this is a Civ game but it plays so quickly
- Rolling Realms really adds so much replayability
- Gloomhaven opening those boxes was really cool
- it's such a smooth, welcoming heavy game
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Discussion at 3:25
video_pk 71004 · mention_pk 168181
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Rule books are a big barrier of entry for many people
- I also feel the hobby needs a website or youtube channel that welcomes new board gamers and helps them find the resources
- I know I spent too much money and time on games that didn't work for me and my friends at the start and nearly gave up board gaming unfortunately
- Ticket to Ride or Catan
- if you like uh i don't know uh ameritrash games or something you might want to try Star Wars Rebellion or Arkham Horror or Elder Sign
- The goal isn't to just let's get somebody else addicted to games that's not the goal that's that's a terrible goal but let's give people some options in their life to have some different experiences and have some fun
- once you like jump over that step over that line you're like oh look at the giant tsunami of stuff
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Analysis at 0:37 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 69744 · mention_pk 166435
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Can take control of primary Star Wars characters
Cons
- Not a massive fan of the game
- Would rather play something else
Thematic elements
- Empire vs. Rebel Alliance
- Star Wars universe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — The Empire will be moving around, trying to find the rebel base and if they find it, they win.
- Hidden Movement — The Empire is looking for the Rebel base, which the Rebels secretly place.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we finally got to the top 10 the 10 best board games ever created by human being in the universe
- you learned that I have the endurance of a Herculean Yeti
- people spend hundreds of pounds on their Kickstarter toys in order to justify their guilt trip from not feeding their kids or asking people to loan them money to fix their cars because they've spanked it all out of the war on Kickstarter games they rank this game really highly so they can sleep well at night
- my advice to you is don't be stupid and don't pay attention to this stupid website stupid list
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Top List at 0:30 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 69590 · mention_pk 166136
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the Olympics may be over so now it's time to do the board game Olympics
- I've put everything into bracket fights so afterwards you can do this yourself too
- I've never even heard of Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion
- let me know in the comments below what yours came out to be
- the original brass versus terraforming Mars
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Stonemire Games Top List at 1:00 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 67407 · mention_pk 163524
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
- would have to completely relearn if played again
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
No quotes stored for this video.
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Analysis at 11:56
video_pk 67331 · mention_pk 163322
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Star Wars
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
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- It's just going to be the winner of this tournament because we've done some randomization here with some of the games that we've matched up.
- kind of a popularity contest each time.
- there I don't think there is a single pairing where to me it's just an obvious choice. These are all going to be tough choices.
- Again, they're all two player games, so we won't belabor it by telling you that every single time.
- I don't mind stepping my foot on the scales as much as I possibly can, as much as you even care, but come on, Quarto.
- I do love Crokinole, but It would have been too easy he thinks if Crokinole was on the list. Clear winner.
- Maybe my favorite two player game. So, I mean, I it is my probably my favorite
- It is addictive. Once I started playing it, I just kept playing it.
- It's so good.
- It is like one of the greatest two-player game experiences.
- If you don't know what Zenith is, give Zenith a try.
- This is a toss-up. This is going to be a jump ball for sure.
- If there's a game that I think more unanimously will get uh votes other than War of the Ring, it might be Star Wars Rebellion.
- Boop is so well loved that I think Pagan might have a uphill battle, but Pagan is a little newer.
- Splendor Duel is worth trying for sure.
- It is such a great two-player game.
- Fugitive is probably uh even more so than Pagan my pick for like two-player deduction
- Twilight Struggle I think was number one for for years. Like you forever. Like for a very very long time.
- Lost Cities. People that have been in the hobby long enough at this point.
- Make sure everyone has fun at the table
- We are going to do a bracketed tournament for two player games culminating in not what I would say, it's not going to be the best two player game necessarily. It could be. It might be, but it's just going to be the winner of this tournament because we've done some randomization here with some of the games that we've matched up
- You can fill out your own brackets, but you are also going to be picking the winners cuz we're going to be running polls on our Discord for each and every match up so that it's I mean, for lack of a better way of putting it, kind of a popularity contest each time.
- I think Twilight Struggle was the game that popularized the two-player experience, at least as far as I'm concerned.
- Oh, for a long time. Forever.
- it is what a lot of people think of when you say when you say, 'Name a two-player game.' Lost Cities.
- These These do have the the downside of being a little older games.
- go to our Discord cuz as you're watching this right now, you can go to our Discord and go to the two-player March Madness channel on Discord. You'll be able to download the brackets. You'll be able to participate in all the polls that we're doing there.
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