We completed one 8 hour session of a JRPG TTRPG, of controlling heroes to go through a story! In Last Arc: Tactics Analogue you will craft a character (akin to DnD with D20 rolls) by choosing a class and the corresponding Technicks. You’ll even get money to spend on early equipment! With Alex’s Pathfinder experience of DM’ing almost weekly, we jump into this game and discuss combat, the setting we made, and the story that emerged. Will Gandalf the Green survive?
Other games mentioned: Imperial Assault, Heroquest, Dungeons and Dragons 3.5
Nemesis: Retaliation is the third installment of the Nemesis horror board game series. Like the first two, it is designed as a standalone game.
This time, players take on the roles of highly trained marines, entering the alien nest with strict orders and the most advanced tools available. But will they be well-prepared enough to face the unrelenting horde that awaits them? In Nemesis: Retaliation, players must survive against overwhelming odds and the possibility of betrayal at every step.
Welcome back to Homo Ludens! Join me on the sunny shores of the French Riviera for the 2026 Cannes International Boardgame Festival. In this video, we take a deep dive into the Carré Histoire, the dedicated heart of historical gaming at the festival, to see what the vibrant French wargaming scene has in store for us this year.
Whether you're a fan of grand strategy, tactical skirmishes, or innovative deck-building, the French scene is pushing the boundaries of the "playable history" we love. We’re sitting down with three of the most exciting publishers in the hobby to look at their latest releases and upcoming prototypes.
Shakos Games
We explore their diverse lineup of beautifully produced historical titles, including:
- Rex Britanorum: High-stakes Arthurian conflict.
- Breizh 1341: The War of the Breton Succession brought to the tabletop.
- Napoleon 1870: A fresh look at the Franco-Prussian War through the Shakos lens.
Les Trois Zouaves
The Zouaves are back with tactical depth and historical flavor:
- Austerlitz: The newest entry in the acclaimed Time for Heroes series.
- L'Envol de l'Aigle: A fascinating look at an upcoming deck-building game focused on Napoleon's daring escape from St Hélène.
Nuts! Publishing
We wrap up with a look at the newest addition to their Combat Ration series:
- Guerre Éclair: A fast-paced, tense depiction of the 1940 German invasion of France.
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Intro (00:00);
Everyone Should Play (02:10);
Nostalgic (03:29);
Retro (05:11);
Dungeon Design (06:56);
Turn My Brain Off (08:28);
Not Really My Thing But... (09:48);
Indie Game (11:31);
Made Me Think (13:09);
Favorite Antagonist (14:52);
Favorite Protagonist (16:52);
Criminally Overlooked (18:50);
Needs A Remake (20:24);
Overrated (22:25);
Underrated (23:47);
Over Hated (25:40);
Best Combat (26:38);
Biggest Personal Impact (28:41);
Favorite Art Style (30:35);
Favorite Story (32:20);
Favorite Game (34:13);
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Intro (00:00);
Everyone Should Play (01:58);
Nostalgic (03:28);
Retro (04:46);
Design Elegance (06:05);
Turn My Brain Off (07:42);
Not Really My Thing But... (09:08);
Indie Game (11:10);
Made Me Think (13:21);
Favorite Solo (15:46);
Favorite Party (17:10);
Criminally Overlooked (18:11)
Needs A Remake (20:26)
Overrated (22:43)
Underrated (23:30)
Over Hated (25:06)
Best Combat (27:34)
Biggest Personal Impact (29:26)
Favorite Art Style (32:06)
Favorite Story (34:17)
Favorite Game (35:45)
🔥 The board game scene is constantly changing… and April 2026 is STACKED.
In this video, we break down the Top 10 Hottest & Most Popular Board Games right now, based on what everyone is talking about, playing, and hyping up on BoardGameGeek.
From brand new releases to surprise comeback hits — these are the games dominating the hobby RIGHT NOW.
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:42 10th place
3:17 9th place
6:28 8th place
9:19 7th place
11:19 6th place
13:57 5th place
16:44 4th place
19:16 3rd place
21:24 2nd place
23:25 1st place
26:09 Outro
Board Game Hangover is your go-to channel for everything board games! From the best board game reviews, playthroughs, and top 10 lists to board game upgrades, house rules, and gameplay tips — we help you discover the best board games, improve your board gaming experience, and have a good laugh along the way. Whether you're into strategy board games, party games, solo board gaming, or family board games, you're in the right place.
Dans cette vidéo, je retrouve Polgara (https://www.lepointdepolgara.fr
) pour une discussion approfondie autour de Meltwater, un jeu aussi radical dans sa proposition ludique que dans son propos.
À travers cette review, nous nous interrogeons sur ce que peut être un jeu de société aujourd’hui : est-il un simple produit de divertissement, ou peut-il proposer une véritable expérience esthétique et philosophique ? Meltwater nous sert ici de point de départ pour explorer les limites du médium, la manière dont ses mécaniques peuvent être détournées ou mises en tension, et ce que cela implique pour les joueuses.
Dans ce monde post-apocalyptique où les survivants s’affrontent sur les glaces de l’Antarctique après une guerre nucléaire, le jeu propose une expérience dépouillée, brutale, presque inconfortable, qui questionne directement notre rapport à la guerre, à la stratégie, et à la victoire.
Meltwater est-il un jeu “anti-guerre” ? Ou simplement une autre manière de représenter le conflit ? C’est ce que nous essayons de démêler dans cette discussion.
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What makes a game more tactical than strategic? More strategic than tactical? What are the ratios for specific games? And what do we gravitate towards more and why? All of that in more in this week's episode!
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Welcome to BoardGameBollocks, where we throw cardboard into the arena and see what survives. In this review of Monster Pit, I’m taking a look at the gameplay, components, theme, replay value, and whether this monster-bashing brawler is actually worth your time and money. Is it a hidden gem of chaotic arena combat, or just another beastly box of overhyped nonsense? Let’s find out.
Expect honest opinions, a proper breakdown of how it plays, and no sugar-coated rubbish.
I'm on the hunt for the best light, medium and heavy solo board game. Each episode I look at one solo game that I've been playing in each complexity category and see if it can knock off the current champion in its weight category. This episode, I'm looking at The Hobbit: There & Back Again, Creature Caravan and SETI!
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Roll and move makes a comeback with this simple party game? We review this re-release by CMYK, of taking an asymmetric zany racer, and rolling a D6 on your turn to move! It has no hand management and little dice manipulation within the race, but you will be drafting and secretly selecting your racers for each race! And one of the maps has spaces to make you trip or go forwards/backwards. Is this a bargain at only $30, or does the gameplay have too little agency for what it is?
🔥 Storing board games shouldn’t be frustrating. It should be fun!
In this video, we take a look at a better way to store your board games — a system that helps with organization, setup, and actually getting games to the table faster, kind of. From awkward boxes and wasted space to messy setups shelf storage plays a bigger role than you think. And on top of that, why not make it all look amazing? Want to see how we achieved all of that? Watch the video!
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Crafting
17:51 Big reveal
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Intro (00:00);
game overview (01:10);
final thoughts and review (06:29);
Think you can outsmart your mates, smuggle contraband, and talk your way past a deeply suspicious idiot with a badge? In this Sheriff of Nottingham board game review, we’re diving into one of the most gloriously sneaky bluffing games out there.
Expect lies, bribes, dodgy deals, fake promises, and the kind of table talk that can end friendships over a bag of illegal cheese. We’ll cover how Sheriff of Nottingham plays, whether it still holds up, how much chaos it brings to game night, and whether it’s actually worth your money — or just a load of smug medieval nonsense.
So is this a timeless bluffing classic, or just a wagon full of overhyped tat? Watch on and find out.
In this video, I unbox Baltic Empires, a new strategic-level wargame set in the early modern Baltic region. But this isn’t your typical unboxing ! As a developer on the project, I take the opportunity to go beyond the components and share insights into the design choices, development process, and production decisions that shaped the final game.
Baltic Empires is an approachable 2–5 player wargame where Denmark-Norway, Sweden, Russia, Poland-Lithuania, and Prussia compete for dominance through a mix of economic development, political maneuvering, and warfare. With asymmetric objectives and a strong focus on state-building, the game explores a transformative period marked by religious conflict, shifting alliances, and the rise of modern power structures.
As I go through the box, I’ll talk about how the system evolved, what we tried to achieve in terms of accessibility and historical framing, and some of the challenges we faced along the way.
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Threaded is an upcoming strategy game from Osprey Games that combines gorgeous Bargello-inspired visuals with a smart, satisfying puzzle. In this preview, I take a look at how players collect thread, manage assistants, line up patterns, and create tapestries while chasing commissions and points.
What stood out to me right away is how Threaded blends cozy crafting vibes with sharp decision-making. The worker placement system has a fun queue element, the thread management is delightfully thinky, and the whole game is built around timing, planning, and making the most of limited resources.
If you enjoy puzzle-driven board games, beautiful production, and strategy wrapped in a fresh theme, Threaded is definitely one to watch.
00:00 Intro
00:24 Complexity, Play Count & How It Plays
07:33 Skills
08:25 Final Thoughts
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