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Panda Spin Review - Chairman of the Board

07. Oktober 2025 um 19:39

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THALAMUS

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426319/thalamus

https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

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Duel for Cardia Review - Chairman of the Board

06. Oktober 2025 um 20:07

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THALAMUS

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https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

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Cat in 8 Review | Strategic Chaos in a Tile-Laying Board Game

06. Oktober 2025 um 18:00

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Cats, chaos, and clever strategy collide in Cat in 8 from Ghetti Games! 🐾 In this board game, players battle to line up 8 cats in a row while navigating shifting tiles and unpredictable Chaos Cards like Cat Fights, Cat ‘Nados, and Zoomies.

In this review, I’ll cover:
• How the game plays (tile-laying, tokens, and chaos twists)
• Victory conditions and scoring
• The unique mix of strategy and silly fun
• Skills kids and families practice while playing

If you enjoy chaotic strategy games, abstract puzzles, or just love cats, this one might be for you.

More info here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghettigames/cat-in-8-the-board-game-of-cute-cats-and-crazy-chaos?ref=duiyfm

👉 Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried Cat in 8 — would your cats approve of this game?

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Fountains, Paws Up, Solstis, Dog Park, Word Slam - Ranked & Reviewed

05. Oktober 2025 um 16:18

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THALAMUS

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https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

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CONTACT

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Battlegroup Clash Baltics - Interview and Game Preview with designer James Buckley

04. Oktober 2025 um 12:31

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I’m joined by designer (and friend of the show) James Buckley for an interview and live demo of Battlegroup Clash: Baltics—a 2–6 player tactical land warfare game adapted from a training tool used by the British Army for junior officers. Set in Estonia amid a near-future Russian invasion, the game pits reinforced-battalion-sized forces (units at platoon/section scale) across six scenarios and multiple play modes (Basic, Standard, Advanced) for 2–3 hours of modern combined-arms decision-making.

We’ll talk design goals and then jump into play, highlighting the system’s distinctive features: pre-game Orders drafting that shapes tempo and initiative; drones and electronic warfare (UAS recon, FPV strikes, jamming, SIGINT); and real-world maps derived from satellite imagery (no hexes—read the ground like a real ops map). If you’re curious how contemporary tactics translate to the tabletop, this is a great entry point.

You can pre-order it here: https://www.sapperstudio.com/battlegr

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Money — How to Play 🎲 and Is It a Gem? 💎

03. Oktober 2025 um 19:15

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You know what they say: To make money, you have to spend money. Very true in this quick-playing Reiner Knizia auction card game. You're looking to get money — that's why it's money, after all — but you need to bid with money in hand to get the money cards you want, possibly from other players' bids! Aim to get a lot of as few currencies as possible, and/or sets of matching cards, and some precious metals wouldn't hurt, either.

Money was originally published by Goldsieber in 1999, and had a second edition from Eagle-Gryphon in around 2008. And now, in 2025, Allplay has released a third edition in their small square box line.

00:00 Intro ▶️
03:33 How to Play 🎲
10:33 Is It a Gem? 💎


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Banana Boy vs Uni-Cone | Quick Card Game Review #boardgames #brainsongames #familygames

02. Oktober 2025 um 18:01

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In this fast and silly card game, players try to find matching cards by creating weird combos. I’ll show you how this quirky game plays and why it might be the perfect fit for your table.

If you’re into lighthearted memory games with a dash of silliness, Banana Boy vs Uni-Cone is one to check out.

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Stalk Exchange Board Game Review | Plant, Trade & Grow Your Fortune

30. September 2025 um 18:00

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In this video, I review Stalk Exchange, a light strategy and family-friendly board game about planting flowers, trading in the market, and growing your fortune. I’ll walk through the victory conditions, show how a turn works, and highlight the skills players practice while playing.

This game is fast, fun, and clever—perfect for family nights or players looking for a short but strategic experience. It’s designed by Christopher Chan, who just joined KTBG!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 Play Count & Complexity
00:49 Victory Conditions & Gameplay
04:38 Skills
06:06 One Turn
07:12 Final Thoughts
11:00 Contact & Socials

Who it’s for
Families, kids, and strategy fans who want a quick market game with plenty of laughs.

Who should skip
Heavy gamers looking for complex engines, or players who prefer long, deep economic simulations.

Watch next
• Gems of Iridescia Review — Fast Gem Strategy: Mine Low, Sell High → https://youtu.be/2s_FFHTFE14
• Skill Spotlight Playlist → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEI9gFiwqOJsZNwOVwtYCkytbRIx6DoQ7&feature=shared

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Will Above and Below: Haunted also make it to our shelf? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

30. September 2025 um 14:19

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Creature Caravan, a 2024 title by Red Raven recently took a coveted spot in our permanent collection. Will Above & Below: Haunted make it too?

Follow along with our SHELFWORTHY series as we cover as many of our new games as possible!
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Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:15 🎨Theme
01:13 ⚙️Mechanics
02:56 ☁️How it Feels to Play
06:34 🎯What Surprised Us
08:29 🛠 What We'd Change
10:56 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423553/above-and-below-haunted

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.
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League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1 Review

30. September 2025 um 07:03

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League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1 Review

Materials provided by publisher for review.

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (02:46);
final thoughts and review (12:43);

Pre-Order link - https://vonbraus.se/webstore/
Gamefound Acrylics project - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/von-braus-publishing-ab/league-of-dungeoneers-acrylic-standees
Acrylics Preview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b35eJwNowsw

League of Dungeoneers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336195/league-of-dungeoneers
by
von Braus publishing https://vonbraus.se/

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Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games Review

24. September 2025 um 04:59

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Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games Review

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (02:45);
final thoughts and review (15:13);

Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445055/dr-finns-book-of-solo-strategy-and-word-games
by
Dr. Finn's Games https://www.doctorfinns.com/

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Arboretum — Side-by-Slide Card Game Comparison 👥

23. September 2025 um 19:15

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In this video I compare side-by-slide, with commentary, the two regular/retail editions of the Dan Cassar card game Arboretum: Z-Man 2015 vs Renegade 2018/2021.


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Gems of Iridescia Review | Fast Gem Strategy: Mine Low, Sell High

23. September 2025 um 18:43

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In this video, I explore Gems of Iridescia, a fast-paced family strategy game about mining gems, timing the market, and beating your rivals to the best trades. I’ll walk you through the victory conditions, show a full turn example, and highlight the skills players practice while playing.

You’ll see why this game shines for families and light-to-mid strategy fans: quick turns, tight choices, and plenty of player interaction.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 Play Count & Complexity
01:26 Victory Conditions
02:30 Full Turn Example & Gameplay
05:01 Skills
06:18 Final Thoughts
11:22 Contact & Socials

Who it’s for:
Families who enjoy quick turns and clever strategy. Fans of light Eurogames with tactical resource management and market timing.

Who should skip:
Heavy gamers looking for complex engines, or players who dislike fast, interactive markets.

Watch next:
• Emberleaf Board Game Review — One Mechanism That Changes Every Turn
https://youtu.be/z_5KQLHUThA

• Math Concept Spotlight Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEI9gFiwqOJvWERq4ilvxRArQlSJFiI38&feature=shared

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Note: this is a reupload after an initial posting error! Thanks to the viewer who caught it.

Quartermaster General East Front - A Historical game review

23. September 2025 um 15:14

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In this video I take a closer look at Quartermaster General: East Front, the latest entry in the Quartermaster General series. It’s a clever new design that brings fresh mechanics to the system, but it also raises some questions about historical content and how the game portrays the Eastern Front of WWII.

This is also my first attempt at returning to proper game reviews on the channel, so let me know in the comments if you’d like to see more of these in the future!

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Lands of Galzyr Board Game Review | Persistent Storytelling Adventure

16. September 2025 um 18:00

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Step into the world of Lands of Galzyr, a story-driven board game where your choices echo across sessions in a persistent adventure. In this review, I’ll explore how the game blends open-world exploration, skill checks, and branching stories with gorgeous production and a digital storybook. Whether you’re playing solo, co-operatively, or competitively, Lands of Galzyr offers an immersive experience that keeps you coming back for more.

If you’re curious about storytelling board games, legacy-style mechanics, or just want to know if this epic adventure is right for your table, this review is for you.

A new expansion is coming! You can find it here: https://snowdaledesign.fi/boardgames/dreams-and-mysteries/

00:00 Intro
00:27 Play Count & Complexity
01:27 Victory Conditions & Gameplay
05:12 One Round of Gameplay
08:10 Skills
09:21 Final Thoughts
15:56 Contact & Socials


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Waddle AKA Gipsy King — Side-by-Slide Board Game Comparison 👥

13. September 2025 um 19:15

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This is a side-by-slide comparison, with commentary, of two versions of a classic Corné van Moorsel board game: Gipsy King (2007 Cwali) and Waddle (2025 Allplay).


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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435360/waddle

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Age of Galaxy Review

13. September 2025 um 08:02

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Age of Galaxy Review

Materials provided by publisher for review.

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (01:57);
final thoughts and review (26:51);

Age of Galaxy (second edition) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437383/age-of-galaxy-second-edition
by
Portal Games https://sklep.portalgames.pl/

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My FIRST LOOK at Emberheart

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Pre-order Emberheart for €35 and get a free promo pack!
Offer only available until September 30, ships in early October.
https://mindclashgames.com

Game Design: Adam Porter & Rob Fisher
Art: Andrew Bosley
Ships to: EU, UK, USA, CAN, AU/NZ

Rescue dragons, rally heroes, and fight off poachers in this quick-playing, mid-weight worker placement game.

The Two Braveries of The Old King's Crown

11. September 2025 um 20:01

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