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Published — 23. September 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

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

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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.

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• 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

#boardgames #familygaming #BrainsOnGames #GemsofIridescia #boardgamereview #tabletopgaming #strategy #boardgamegeek

Note: this is a reupload after an initial posting error! Thanks to the viewer who caught it.
Published — 16. September 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Lands of Galzyr Board Game Review | Persistent Storytelling Adventure

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Von: Brains On Games
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


#LandsOfGalzyr #BoardGames #BrainsOnGames #StorytellingGame #BoardGameReview #TabletopGames
Published — 09. September 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Crash & Grab Preview | Chaotic Saucer Smashing from Pull the Pin Games

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Von: Brains On Games
09. September 2025 um 01:30

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Crash & Grab is the brand-new board game from Pull the Pin Games, where flying saucers collide, aliens get snatched, and chaos rules the table! In this fast-paced preview, I’ll show you how players zip around the modular board, crash into opponents, and race to collect their full alien crew before blasting off to victory.

With simultaneous movement, chain-reaction crashes, and clever energy upgrades, Crash & Grab is a mix of bumper cars in space and tactical chaos. If you love games that combine laugh-out-loud moments with sharp decision-making, this one belongs on your radar.

👾 What’s Inside:
• How to move, crash, and grab crew
• Why upgrades matter for strategy
• The skills you’ll practice while playing
• Final thoughts on this zippy, chaotic preview

More info here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/overworldgames/crash-and-grab-board-game

#CrashAndGrab #BoardGames #BrainsOnGames #PullThePinGames #TabletopGames #BoardGamePreview

00:00 Intro
00:19 Play Count, Complexity, Victory Conditions
00:59 One Full Round of Gameplay
05:27 Skills
06:41 Final Thoughts
09:45 Contact & Socials
Published — 03. September 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Happy Mochi + DJI Mic 3 | Sweet Game, Crisp Sound #boardgames #familygames

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Von: Brains On Games
03. September 2025 um 23:00

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Sweet game, sweet sound! In this short, I take a quick look at Happy Mochi while testing out the DJI Mic 3 for the first time. 🍡🎤 Board games meet crisp audio—perfect combo!

Thanks to the folks at #Asmodee for sending Happy Mochi for review.

#BoardGames #BrainsOnGames #DJIMic3 #HappyMochi #TabletopGaming #YouTubeShorts
Published — 01. September 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Lunar Rush Innovations Preview | HUGE Upgrade to My 2023 Game of the Year

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01. September 2025 um 18:01

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Lunar Rush Innovations Preview – See everything that’s new in the expansion for my 2023 Game of the Year! This video covers all the new modules, player powers, and strategic twists that make the Lunar Rush board game even better. Whether you’re a fan of space-themed strategy games, racing games, or economic board games, this is your complete look at the Lunar Rush Innovations expansion and why it’s a must-have for 2025.

In this board game preview, you’ll see:
• What’s included in the Lunar Rush Innovations expansion
• How the new modules work and change your strategy
• Why this could be one of the best board game expansions of 2025
• Whether fans of the base game should grab it on day one

Perfect for fans of: Lunar Rush board game, space board games, racing games, economic strategy games, and anyone hunting for their next great expansion.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:40 – Quick Recap of Lunar Rush
2:05 – What’s New in Innovations
5:15 – How the Modules Change the Game
8:05 – My First Impressions
10:05 – Final Thoughts

Related Videos:
🎥 Lunar Rush: One of the best games of the year!
https://youtu.be/s4ah59KMbZk


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Published — 29. August 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Lovecraft Letter: Cosmic Horror in a Tiny Deck #boardgames #cardgames #brainsongames

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29. August 2025 um 18:00

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Cosmic horror, pocket-sized. In Lovecraft Letter, you’ll draw 1, play 1, and decide whether to stay sane for steady powers or go insane for wild effects—and risk elimination. Quick turn demo shows how sanity vs. insanity changes your choices.

Thanks to #ASMODEE for sending this my way!

#boardgames #cardgame #BrainsOnGames #LovecraftLetter #ArkhamHorror #shorts #boardgamegeek
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