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Published — 27. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

The Finest Board Games of 2025: My Top 10 Selection

✇Chairman of the Board
Von: Chairman of the Board
27. Dezember 2025 um 00:25

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THALAMUS

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

https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

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Published — 25. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG
Published — 24. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Top 100 Board Games Of All Time - 10 to 1 (2025 Rankings)

✇BoardGameBollocks
Von: BoardGameBollocks
24. Dezember 2025 um 11:00

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Welcome to the ultimate countdown 🎲
This is Top 100 Board Games Of All Time – 10 to 1, where we finally reveal the greatest board games ever made.

After ranking 100 modern classics, cult favourites, heavy euros, party games, and timeless legends, it all comes down to the final ten. These are the games that define the hobby, dominate tables, and stand the test of time — chosen through years of play, debate, and brutally honest opinion.

In this video you’ll get:

The Top 10 board games of all time

Clear explanations of why each game deserves its spot

Arguments, controversy, and no fence-sitting

Essential recommendations for collectors and newcomers alike

Whether you love strategy games, euros, thematic epics, or competitive classics, this list represents the very best board gaming has to offer.

👉 Do you agree with the number one game?
Drop your own Top 10 in the comments, hit like if you enjoy unapologetic rankings, and subscribe for more board game reviews, lists, and hot takes.

Board games don’t care about your feelings. Rankings shouldn’t either. 🎯
Published — 23. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

The SHELF ELF is Coming to Town

✇Paula Deming
Von: Paula Deming
23. Dezember 2025 um 21:00

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A little holiday Gamesmas story for you as we near Christmas Eve. You better watch out: the SHELF ELF is coming to town. (not to be confusing with the Elf on the Shelf, of course. Totally different and unrelated in every way.) #boardgames #christmas

The Bottle Imp — Soporific Storytime 📖

✇Board Gems
Von: Board Gems
23. Dezember 2025 um 19:15

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In this Very Special Episode of Board Gems, I read aloud the short story of The Bottle Imp, written by Robert Louis Stevenson and adapted into a card game by Günter Cornett.

My pronunciations are not always great, as I am not familiar with the Hawaiian language. For example I noticed the way I say "Haole" drifted over the course of the reading. Apologies!

I hope this is enjoyable for some people, if for no better purpose than as a sleeping aid.


Board Gems highlights older board and card games that are still great games today, and deserve to not be forgotten!

Join & Support: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9Ab6egkU1ru3sgP8TUI2A/join
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BGG Listings:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/619/the-bottle-imp
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413364/bottle-imp

Music provided by Chillhop Music
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#boardgames #tabletop #vancouver

Ducks in a Row Review | Build Your Row, Sabotage the Shared Pond

✇Brains On Games
Von: Brains On Games
23. Dezember 2025 um 18:00

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Build your row. Guard your pond. Politely ruin everyone else’s plans. 🦆💥

Ducks in a Row is a clever card game where you’re balancing ducks between your personal row and a shared pond, trying to score big while other players keep sticking their beaks into your business. It’s fast, interactive, and just the right amount of “I can’t believe you did that” for game night.

In this review, I’ll cover:
• How the row + shared pond scoring tension works
• The kind of player interaction (read: sabotage) you should expect
• Who this game is best for (and who might waddle away mad)

Game Info
2–6 players | ~40 minutes | Ages 14+

👍 If you enjoyed the review, please like, subscribe, and tell me: what’s your favourite “cute game with mean decisions” ?

00:00 Intro
00:44 Play Count & Complexity
01:06 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
05:42 Skills
07:56 Final Thoughts
12:20 Contact & Socials

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#BoardGames #CardGames #BrainsOnGames #BoardGameReview #TabletopGames #GameNight

This Roll and Write is HUGE (and strange) | TEND Review

✇No Pun Included
Von: No Pun Included
23. Dezember 2025 um 15:23

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#boardgames #review #tend If you'd like to support thoughtful and responsible board game media, consider donating to us on https://patreon.com/nopunincluded

Our board game podcast is called Talk Cardboard which you can find on your podcast devices or our website https://nopunincluded.com

Find us here:

Website - https://nopunincluded.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NoPunIncluded/

BlueSky - Efka - https://bsky.app/profile/nopunincluded.com

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BGG Review list - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/174680/

Top 10 Small Box / Family Board Games of 2025

✇ThinkerThemer
Von: ThinkerThemer
23. Dezember 2025 um 13:17

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Over time we've grown to highly value accessibility in board gaming - any game that helps a new person discover this wonderful hobby is a winner in our eyes. These ten were some of our most played games of the year... they don't take much to teach and get to the table, and they punch above their weight in delivering on FUN. We love them!

We hope you find some gems in this list! Thanks for watching and enjoy the holiday season! A&M

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Honorable mention
03:05 Combined Number 10
06:06 Maggie's Number 9
08:14 Amy's Number 9 (part 1)
09:55 Amy's Number 9 (part 2)
12:20 Maggie's 8
14:44 Maggie's 7
17:47 Combined 6
21:16 Combined 5
23:39 Maggie's 4 & Amy's 8
26:36 Amy's 4
30:32 Amy's 3
33:39 Maggie's 2
36:30 Amy's 2 & Maggie's 3
41:09 Maggie's 1 & Amy's 7
44:08 Amy's 1
47:29 Wrap up

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.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407233/tenby
#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺
Published — 22. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG
Published — 21. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG
Published — 20. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Worth the Play? 8 Board Game Reviews

✇Chairman of the Board
Von: Chairman of the Board
20. Dezember 2025 um 18:01

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PATREON

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INSTAGRAM

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KIENDA DISCOUNT LINK

Use my Kienda link below to receive a 5% discount off your first order (£60+ spend)

https://kienda.co.uk/login?ref=1028908&create_account=1

THALAMUS

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

https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

available for purchase on BGG, eBay, or by direct contact for international sales.

CONTACT

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When does INTRIGUING become MISLEADING?

✇Adam in Wales - Board Game Design
Von: Adam in Wales - Board Game Design
20. Dezember 2025 um 11:45

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Answering questions and responding to comments from the videos below:

MY FIRST LOOK AT EMBERHEART
https://youtu.be/-wPcur1LyZs

OUR WORKER PLACEMENT GAME IS HEATING UP
https://youtu.be/HpT8sB945Fw

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF BOARD GAMES: A DESIGNER'S GUIDE
https://youtu.be/jTr3kVXd6LY

2025: MY YEAR IN GAMES
https://youtu.be/qcMDkNNldTs

HOW TO DESIGN A DECK BUILDING GAME
https://youtu.be/7-v3Oj9ofFc

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My 'Adam in Wales: Game Design' books are available worldwide, via Amazon's print on demand service, and as an ebook.

Use the links below, or IF NOT LISTED BELOW, search on your local Amazon site for Adam in Wales..

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

France: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1741588943&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

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Netherlands: https://www.amazon.nl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAdam%2BPorter&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Poland: https://www.amazon.pl/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAdam%2BPorter&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Sweden: https://www.amazon.se/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAdam%2BPorter&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

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0:00 Introduction
0:38 Click Bait and Box Bait
9:28 Graphic Design in Games
13:30 Will a Publisher Change my Artwork?
15:24 Emberheart Box Insert
19:01 My co-designer Rob Fisher
22:36 Should I recommend games I've never played?
26:10 Can we draw parallels with the video game industry?
Published — 17. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Top 10 Mods for the Ayn Thor

✇Drive Thru Games
Von: Drive Thru Games
17. Dezember 2025 um 09:12

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Top 10 Mods for the Ayn Thor

Intro (00:00);
Stylus Choices (02:05);
Grip Choices (03:17);
Screen Protectors? (08:15);
Docking Choices (11:59);
Bluetooth Controller(s) (15:03);
Magnification (17:54);
Sound Fix (20:26);
Backlog Killer (26:11);
Netflix Games? (30:03);
Friendly Reminder (34:08);

Ayn Thor website - https://www.ayntec.com/products/ayn-thor
Ayn Discord - https://discord.com/channels/1014777854384414762/1295558928805007390

Ayn Thor Max: Ultimate Dragon Quest Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBcBbW1cymI
Ayn Thor Max: The Best Console Ever - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XTwLtVsYUk

Magnification video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILBRV8OrLMI
Joey's DSP Sound Fix video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk5Q4DtMrME

The World's Greatest Pokemon Handheld video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noZ0SjgR24o

Android Handheld Starter Guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4mqgcDYZFo
Android Emulation Setup Guide! (with Odin 3 settings) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BBxPnb8FTo

What's the Best Stylus for 3DS/DS Emulation? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYp30Meki0

Nintendo Switch Stylus - https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Touch-Pen-Japan/dp/B07YL4KGWZ/

Retractable Stylus - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXFHBC7Y?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

UGREEN Dock - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XLNWP2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
100W Power Supply - https://www.bestbuy.com/product/insignia-100w-usb-c-gan-wall-charger-for-macbook-pro-macbook-air-ipads-galaxy-tablets-and-other-usb-c-laptops-and-devices-white/J2FPJKS5X9

Ayn Thor stuff on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=ayn%20thor&ref=search_bar
Ayn Thor Etsy Grip - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4400684107/ayn-thor-grip-ergonomic-3d-printed-built

Viascreens for Ayn Thor - https://viascreens.com/screen-protectors/ayn/?_bc_fsnf=1&Compatible+Device=AYN+Thor+Lite

Metroid Prime Hunters Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=todmHotoxfA
Metroid: Zero Mission Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krh9xGNmmKs
Metroid Prime Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCxtrc7jBaI
Trails to Azure Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzRH-2nboXE

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You can also find an audio podcast at the Drive Thru Review Audio feed. You can subscribe to the feed in multiple locations.

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PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT A JOURNALIST. Nor am I a scholar providing academic-level peer-reviewed journal articles in video form. These videos are news commentary. I have made every attempt to cite my sources in this description.

This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
Published — 16. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Take Time Board Game Review | Smart, Silent, and Surprisingly Tense

✇Brains On Games
Von: Brains On Games
16. Dezember 2025 um 18:00

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Time to test your teamwork… in total silence.

In Take Time, you and your team are placing numbered cards around a six-segment clock, trying to keep the totals climbing without going over 24—all while obeying weird scenario rules and not talking during the crucial placement phase. You’ll discuss a plan, go silent, place cards, then reveal everything and see whether your beautiful strategy survived contact with reality.

In this review, I walk through how Take Time works, what makes the 40-scenario campaign feel so compelling, and why the “talk, then silence, then reveal” structure creates some of the most tense cooperative moments I’ve had in a puzzle game.

If you enjoy cooperative puzzles, quiet tension, and those “we were SO CLOSE!” table groans, Take Time might be one to add to your list.

00:00 Intro
00:24 Complexity & Play Count
01:20 How It Plays
07:26 Skills
10:09 Final Thoughts
17:15 contact & Socials

#boardgames #boardgamereview #BrainsOnGames #TakeTime #Libellud #cooperativegames #puzzlegames #tabletopgames #familygames #boardgamekids #strategygames
Published — 15. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

2025: My Year in Games | Top 10 Board Games

✇Adam in Wales - Board Game Design
Von: Adam in Wales - Board Game Design
15. Dezember 2025 um 19:42

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Game Designer Adam Porter (Emberheart, Pikoko, Kompromat, Flip Pick Towers) discusses the year 2025 - his favourite games (including a heavily compromised Top 10), a designer that impressed him, achievements in game design and YouTube, and a wish list for the coming year.

'Adam in Wales: Legacy' is available worldwide, via Amazon's print on demand service, and as an ebook.

Use the links below, or IF NOT LISTED BELOW, search on your local Amazon for Adam in Wales: Legacy.

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USA: https://a.co/d/hDl7MUQ
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Germany: https://amzn.eu/d/4C6pqFl
Italy: https://amzn.eu/d/4QCLmFb
Spain: https://amzn.eu/d/2NeYSnv
Australia: https://amzn.asia/d/4u29iKy
Netherlands: https://amzn.eu/d/9MKyx6M
Poland: https://amzn.eu/d/fZq8DTt
Sweden: https://amzn.eu/d/bIiIFbU
Japan: https://amzn.asia/d/8Y5GALV
Canada: https://a.co/d/2sKWNdw

For five thousand years, people have gathered together to play games. Each of those games has something to teach us; not just about rules, mechanisms, and themes, but also about the business of games, publishing, and achieving lasting success.

Award-winning designer Adam Porter explores the 100 most influential tabletop games in history, from timeless classics like Chess, Go, and Mancala, through mass-market icons such as Monopoly, Connect 4, and The Game of Life, to modern strategy hits like Terraforming Mars, Gloomhaven, and Wingspan.

Each chapter examines a landmark title, uncovering the design choices behind its impact and the lessons today’s creators can draw from it. Whether you’re a designer, player, or student of game design, this book offers inspiration, insight, and actionable advice, derived from the games that shaped the hobby.

About the author

Adam Porter is an award winning game designer from the United Kingdom, known for making accessible games suitable for families, and for his popular YouTube channel Adam in Wales where Adam talks candidly about his experiences pitching and licensing games to publishers. Many new designers have looked to Adam for guidance when taking their first steps in the board game industry. Adam's published games include Pikoko, Doodle Rush, Kompromat, Qwuzzle, Zooligans, Thrown, Big Bazar, Happy Hoppers, Ballot Battle, and Zing-a-Zam.

Adam's four previous books are available from Amazon worldwide.
- Adam in Wales: Board Game Designer Journal
- Adam in Wales: Playtesting
- Adam in Wales: Product Design
- Adam in Wales: Getting Published as a Board Game Designer

0:00 Introduction
2:03 Top 10 of the past 5 years
5:23 Designer Spotlight
6:30 Game Design Update
11:09 Youtube Round-up
13:25 Top 10 Board Games of 2025
29:19 2026 Wishlist
Published — 13. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Vinci / Small World — Side-by-Slide Comparison 👥

✇Board Gems
Von: Board Gems
13. Dezember 2025 um 19:15

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The rise and fall of civilisations can be seen in Philippe Keyaerts's board games Vinci (1999 Descartes) and Small World (2009 Days of Wonder). They differ in important ways. Let's take a look!


Board Gems highlights older board and card games that are still great games today, and deserve to not be forgotten!

Join & Support: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9Ab6egkU1ru3sgP8TUI2A/join
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Brought to you by Pizzeria Ludica! https://www.ludica.ca/

BGG Listings:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/60/vinci
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world

Music provided by Chillhop Music
invention_ - igloo palace
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