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Published — 01. Januar 2026 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Standout Board Games of 2025

✇Chairman of the Board
Von: Chairman of the Board
01. Januar 2026 um 18:51

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PATREON

https://www.patreon.com/chairmanoftheboard

INSTAGRAM

https://instagram.com/chairman_board

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

chairmangames@hotmail.com
Published — 31. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

New Year Rant 2026

✇BoardGameBollocks
Von: BoardGameBollocks
31. Dezember 2025 um 18:36

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The so-called Golden Age of board games is over… and it didn’t die quietly.

In this video, we break down exactly why modern board gaming has lost its spark—from bloated Kickstarter campaigns and endless deluxe reprints, to recycled mechanics, shallow designs, and hype-driven reviews. What was once a creative renaissance has become an assembly line of overpriced boxes and forgettable experiences.

We’ll look at:

Why innovation has slowed to a crawl

How crowdfunding changed incentives for designers and publishers

The rise of “content over craft” game design

Why bigger, heavier, and shinier doesn’t mean better

Whether board gaming can recover—or if this is the new normal

This isn’t nostalgia for the past or blind cynicism—it’s a hard look at where board gaming is right now and why many players are quietly burning out. If you love board games but feel something’s gone wrong, this video is for you.

👉 Agree or disagree? Drop your take in the comments and let’s argue about it properly.

6 Solo Board Games That Changed Solo Gaming For Me

✇All You Can Board
Von: All You Can Board
31. Dezember 2025 um 16:13

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I got into solo board games at the tail end of 2025, but not for all the reasons you may expect. These are the 6 games that got me into solo board games, but there's more to the story than that, so why not watch and find out the rest? Especially if you're curious what kept me away from AYCB for the better part of 2 years and more importantly, what brought me back.
And then take to the comments and share with me your unforgettable solo board game experiences, because I'd love to hear them.
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0:00 The experience of solo board games
1:00 Come on a journey with me
2:34 Arkham Horror: LCG
8:04 Earthborne Rangers
11:36 Fliptoons
13:18 Storyfold: Wildwoods
15:40 Civolution
17:58 Conservas

Brandywine 1777: A Time for Heroes – History, Design, and Play | Live Stream

✇Homo Ludens
Von: Homo Ludens
31. Dezember 2025 um 11:02

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In this upcoming live stream, I will be joined by Yves Roig, the designer of Brandywine 1777: A Time for Heroes, and Valentin Crespel, the developer of the game, for an in-depth discussion and play session.

Brandywine 1777: A Time for Heroes is a two-player historical wargame covering the Battle of Brandywine, fought on 11 September 1777 during the American War of Independence. One player commands the British and Hessian forces under Howe, while the other leads the Continental Army under Washington. The game focuses on command decisions, maneuver, and the friction of 18th-century warfare, offering a tense and historically grounded experience.

During the stream, we will discuss the historical background of the battle, the core design principles behind the system, the development process, and what makes Brandywine 1777 distinct within the landscape of American Revolutionary War games. We will also talk about the production choices and what players can expect from the final version.

The game is currently available in late pledge on Gamefound. You can find the campaign here:
https://gamefound.com/en/projects/les-3-zouaves/brandywine-1777-a-time-for-heroes?ref=search

If you enjoy this content and want to support the channel, you can join the Discord and help keep Homo Ludens alive by donating on Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
Published — 30. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Youtube - ENG

Things In Rings Review | The Venn Diagram Party Game That Makes You Feel Smart

✇Brains On Games
Von: Brains On Games
30. Dezember 2025 um 18:01

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Things In Rings turns a Venn diagram into a surprisingly spicy deduction party game. One player knows the secret rules for each ring, everyone else tests ideas by placing “things” into the diagram, and the table slowly reverse-engineers what’s really going on. It’s quick to teach, easy to scale in difficulty, and it delivers that “I am a genius (briefly)” feeling when your hypothesis finally clicks.

In this review, I cover:
• How it plays (Knower vs Finders + the Venn diagram puzzle)
• How difficulty scales (1 ring vs 2 vs 3)
• Who it’s best for (families, casual gamers, logic-lovers)
• Upsides & downsides

If you’ve played Things In Rings, drop your favorite ring or tell me what difficulty you prefer.

Chapters (optional)
0:00 Intro
01:19 Complexity & Play Count
02:25 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
07:20 Cognitive Skills Practiced
09:50 Final Thoughts



#BoardGames #TabletopGames #BrainsOnGames #PartyGames #DeductionGame #Allplay
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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PATREON

https://www.patreon.com/chairmanoftheboard

INSTAGRAM

https://instagram.com/chairman_board

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

chairmangames@hotmail.com
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
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgems.com
BGG Blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/10011

BGG Listings:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/619/the-bottle-imp
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413364/bottle-imp

Music provided by Chillhop Music
https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred

#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

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nopunincluded/

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

https://www.patreon.com/chairmanoftheboard

INSTAGRAM

https://instagram.com/chairman_board

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

chairmangames@hotmail.com

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

Germany: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=paperback&qid=1741588984&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk

Italy: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1741589015&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

Spain: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1741589047&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

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

Japan: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DJ3NM9ZT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk



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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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