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Published — 15. April 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Sheriff of Nottingham Board Game Review – One of the Best Bluffing Games Ever?

15. April 2026 um 19:19

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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.
Published — 10. April 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Toy Battle Board Game Review

10. April 2026 um 17:01

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Welcome to BoardGameBollocks, where today we’re diving into Toy Battle, the fast, chaotic board game that looks cute on the surface but quickly turns into absolute tactical carnage. In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the gameplay, components, strategy, replayability, and whether Toy Battle is actually worth your time and money. Is it a hidden gem, or just another toy-themed disappointment? Let’s find out.

Expect honest opinions, a proper look at how it plays, and the usual BoardGameBollocks nonsense along the way.

#ToyBattle #BoardGameReview #BoardGames #TabletopGames #BoardGameBollocks
Published — 03. April 2026 BoardGameBollocks

The Old Kings Crown Board Game Review

03. April 2026 um 13:38

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Welcome back to BoardGameBollocks, where today we’re taking a look at Old King’s Crown — a game of power, politics, scheming, and probably ruining a few friendships along the way. But is this a hidden gem worthy of the throne, or just another overproduced box of cardboard nonsense dressed up in royal robes?

In this review, I’ll be breaking down how Old King’s Crown actually plays, what works, what doesn’t, and whether it deserves a place on your table. Expect honest opinions, a bit of cheek, and absolutely no reverence for bloated hype.

If you enjoy board game reviews, honest board game opinions, and videos that don’t treat every new release like the second coming, you’re in the right place.

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#boardgames #boardgamereview #tabletopgames #oldkingscrown #boardgamebollocks
Published — 01. April 2026 BoardGameBollocks
Published — 30. März 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Discworld Ankh Morpork Board Game Review

30. März 2026 um 17:00

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Welcome to BoardGameBollocks, where we take a look at Discworld: Ankh-Morpork, the classic area control board game set in Terry Pratchett’s brilliantly chaotic city. In this review, I cover the gameplay, player interaction, hidden roles, theme, components, and whether this still deserves a place on your shelf today. If you love Discworld, Terry Pratchett, or thematic strategy board games with plenty of sneaky moves and sharp elbows then could this one be still worth a look?

Is Discworld: Ankh-Morpork one of the best literary board game adaptations ever made, or has time finally caught up with it? Let’s find out.

If you enjoy board game reviews, top 10s, and unapologetic board gaming opinions, subscribe and join the nonsense.
Published — 23. März 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Top 10 Board Games Of 2025

23. März 2026 um 17:31

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What are the Top 10 board games of 2025? In this video, I count down my Top 10 Games of 2025, featuring some of the hottest new board games and most talked-about tabletop releases of the year. From epic strategy games and sci-fi adventures to quirky, creative designs and standout productions, these are the games that made the biggest impression on me.

Whether you’re into strategy board games, thematic games, family games, eurogames, or unusual indie releases, this list has something worth checking out.

If you’re looking for the best board games of 2025, top new tabletop games, or recommendations for what to play next, this countdown should give you plenty of ideas.

Let me know your top board games of 2025 in the comments. Which games made your list, and which ones did I get completely wrong?

#boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamereview #top10boardgames #bestboardgames #boardgames2025 #tabletop
Published — 16. März 2026 BoardGameBollocks

AI In Board Games - Yes Or No?

16. März 2026 um 17:12

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Is AI ruining board games, or is it the future of the hobby? In this video, we tackle the growing debate around AI in board games and ask the question everyone seems to have an opinion on: AI in board games – yes or no?

From AI-generated art and board game design tools to playtesting, writing, and idea generation, artificial intelligence is starting to show up all over the tabletop world. But does it actually make games better, faster, and more accessible, or does it strip away the creativity and soul that make board games special in the first place?

In this video, we break down the history of AI, the different ways it’s being used in modern board gaming, the biggest pros and cons, and the ethical arguments surrounding AI-created content in tabletop games. Whether you love the idea, hate it, or are still undecided, this video dives into both sides of the argument.

If you’re into board games, tabletop gaming, board game design, AI tools, and gaming debate videos, this one’s for you.

What do you think — is AI good for board games, or should it stay out of the hobby? Drop your opinion in the comments.

#BoardGames #AIInBoardGames #ArtificialIntelligence #TabletopGames #BoardGameDesign #AIGenerated #TabletopGaming #BoardGaming #GamingDebate #AIEthics
Published — 11. März 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Labyrinth Chronicles Board Game Review

11. März 2026 um 20:17

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Step into the maze with my Labyrinth Chronicles Board Game Review. In this video, I take a detailed look at Labyrinth Chronicles by Awaken Realms, exploring the gameplay, mechanics, components, artwork, theme, and overall table presence. If you’re wondering whether this fantasy board game is worth buying, this review breaks down the experience and helps you decide if it deserves a place in your collection.

I’ll cover what makes Labyrinth Chronicles stand out, how well it plays, how immersive the adventure feels, and whether Awaken Realms has delivered another memorable board game experience. From first impressions to final verdict, this review is aimed at board gamers who want an honest opinion before backing, buying, or playing.

If you enjoy Awaken Realms board games, fantasy adventures, immersive tabletop experiences, and in-depth board game reviews, this video is for you.

Let me know in the comments what you think of Labyrinth Chronicles and whether it’s a game you want to get to the table.

#boardgames #LabyrinthChronicles #AwakenRealms #BoardGameReview #tabletopgames #boardgaming
Published — 07. März 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Kinfire Council Board Game Review

07. März 2026 um 12:01

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Is Kinfire Council worth your time? In this review, I take a close look at Kinfire Council, breaking down the gameplay, decision-making, player interaction, components, and overall experience at the table. If you’re wondering whether this board game deserves a place in your collection, this video will help you decide.

I’ll cover what works, what doesn’t, and who I think this game is best suited for. Whether you’re a fan of strategic board games, unique themes, or just curious about Kinfire Council, this review has you covered.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve played Kinfire Council and what you think of it.

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#boardgames #boardgamereview #KinfireCouncil #tabletopgames #boardgaming
Published — 03. März 2026 BoardGameBollocks

Moon Colony Bloodbath Board Game Review

03. März 2026 um 17:01

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Is Moon Colony: Bloodbath a hidden gem… or a total massacre of your game night? 🌕🔪

In this Moon Colony Bloodbath Review, I dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, theme, components, replayability, and overall value of this brutal lunar showdown. Does it deliver tense sci-fi horror and strategic depth, or does it crash and burn in the vacuum of space?

In this video, I cover:

🩸 How the core gameplay works

🚀 First impressions and theme integration

🧠 Strategy tips and player interaction

🎲 Component quality and production

🔥 Who this game is really for

⭐ Final verdict – buy, try, or avoid?

If you’re into sci-fi board games, intense player conflict, and high-tension table moments, this one might be for you.

Let me know in the comments — have you played Moon Colony: Bloodbath? What did you think?

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Galactic Cruise or Galactic Snooze?

28. Februar 2026 um 17:39

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🚀 Galactic Cruise Board Game Review 🚀

Prepare for launch! In this video, we take a deep dive into Galactic Cruise, the ambitious space-themed board game where players design luxury starships, build space stations, and manage interstellar tourism. Is this sci-fi epic a smooth ride through the stars, or does it crash and burn?

We cover gameplay, components, strategy, player interaction, and overall fun factor to help you decide if Galactic Cruise deserves a place in your collection.

🌌 In this review you’ll find:

How to play overview

Gameplay mechanics & strategy

Component quality & table presence

Player interaction & replayability

Final thoughts & verdict

Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or just starting your tabletop journey, this Galactic Cruise board game review will give you everything you need to know before you buy.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Would you take a luxury cruise through space, or is this one staying grounded?

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Bus Board Game Review - Still Worth It?

20. Februar 2026 um 16:58

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🚌 Bus Board Game Review & Playthrough 🚌

In this video, we take a deep dive into Bus, the classic strategic board game by Splotter Spellen that puts players in control of rival bus companies competing to transport passengers across a growing city. With tight worker placement, clever route planning, and a constantly evolving board, Bus delivers deep strategy, player interaction, and tough decisions every turn.

We’ll cover:

How to play Bus

Gameplay overview & key mechanics

What we liked and disliked

Whether you're a fan of heavy strategy games, economic puzzles, or interactive euro-style games, Bus offers a unique and highly competitive experience. Watch on to find out if this cult classic deserves a place in your collection!

🚏 Is Bus worth buying? Let’s find out!

If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts on Bus or your favourite strategy board games.

Viticulture Bordeaux Board Game Expansion Review

17. Februar 2026 um 21:33

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In this video, we review the Viticulture: Bordeaux Expansion, a major new expansion for the award-winning worker placement board game Viticulture. Does Bordeaux elevate the base game and previous expansions, or does it overcomplicate the experience?

We’ll cover:
🍷 What’s included in the Bordeaux Expansion
🍇 New mechanics and how they change gameplay
🧠 Strategy impact and player interaction
⚖️ Balance, replayability, and overall value
🎯 Who this expansion is for

Whether you're a seasoned Viticulture fan or thinking about expanding your vineyard for the first time, this in-depth review will help you decide if the Bordeaux Expansion deserves a place in your collection.

👉 Let us know in the comments what you think of the Bordeaux Expansion and your favourite Viticulture expansion!

Top 10 Post Apocalyptic Board Games

09. Februar 2026 um 19:41

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🔥 Top 10 Post Apocalyptic Board Games 🔥

The world has ended… but the games have just begun! In this video, we count down the Top 10 Post Apocalyptic Board Games, featuring brutal survival, savage combat, harsh wastelands, and desperate choices. From nuclear fallout to zombie-infested ruins, these games capture the tension, chaos, and strategy of life after the apocalypse.

Whether you love deep strategy, intense storytelling, or cinematic tabletop experiences, this list has something for every board gamer who enjoys dark, gritty, end-of-the-world themes.

💥 In this video you’ll find:

Survival & exploration games

Resource management in hostile worlds

Story-driven adventures

Competitive & cooperative gameplay

If you’re looking for your next epic post-apocalyptic board game, this countdown will help you find the perfect addition to your collection.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
What’s YOUR favourite post-apocalyptic board game?

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Detective City Of Angels Board Game Review

06. Februar 2026 um 19:05

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🕵️ Detective: City of Angels – Board Game Review & Gameplay Overview

Step into the dark, gritty streets of 1940s Los Angeles in Detective: City of Angels, the noir-inspired board game where deception, deduction, and bluffing collide. In this video, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and player experience to see if this cinematic investigation game deserves a spot on your gaming table.

We’ll cover:

Core gameplay mechanics & rules overview

What makes it unique compared to other detective board games

Player interaction, bluffing, and strategy

Who this game is best suited for

Whether you’re a fan of mystery games, deduction challenges, or immersive storytelling, this review will help you decide if Detective: City of Angels is the right game for you.

🎲 Have you played Detective: City of Angels? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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The Component Game - Round 2

03. Februar 2026 um 17:01

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The Component Game – Round 2 | The Ultimate Board Game Component Showdown

Welcome back to The Component Game – Round 2! 🎲
This time, we’re diving even deeper into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes completely unnecessary components that come packed inside modern board games.

From chunky wooden bits and deluxe tokens to baffling inserts and overproduced nonsense, we put board game components under the microscope and ask the important questions:
Do they improve the game? Are they worth the price? Or are they just shiny distractions?

Expect hot takes, brutal honesty, and plenty of component-based judgement as we compare, critique, and celebrate the best (and worst) bits in tabletop gaming.

If you love board games, hate pointless bling, or just enjoy a good rant about cardboard, this one’s for you.

👉 Like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments which components you think deserve praise… or the bin.

Blitzkrieg Board Game Review - Still Worth It?

31. Januar 2026 um 13:42

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Blitzkrieg! Board Game Review – Is This the Best 20-Minute War Game?

In this review of Blitzkrieg! by Paolo Mori, we take a deep dive into one of the fastest and most brutal two-player war games on the market. Can this small box really deliver the full tension of World War II in under 30 minutes?

We’ll cover:

How Blitzkrieg! plays

What makes it different from other war games

Replayability and strategy depth

Who this game is actually for

Whether it deserves a place in your collection

If you’re looking for a highly tactical, abstract-style board game that’s quick to learn but hard to master, Blitzkrieg! might be one of the best dueling games ever made.

Perfect for fans of fast two-player games, historical themes, and brutally clever design.

The Golden Bollock Awards 2025

27. Januar 2026 um 17:46

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The Golden Bollock Awards 2025 is our no-holds-barred celebration of the best, worst, and most ridiculous moments in modern board gaming this year. From overrated hype machines to genuine hidden gems, we hand out the most prestigious (and completely meaningless) awards in tabletop.

In this video we cover:

Best Boards Game of 2025 🏆

Best Party Game

Biggest Disappointment

Best Thematic Game

Best Expansion

And more...

If you love board game reviews, savage opinions, and honest takes on the hobby, this is the end-of-year roundup you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re into Eurogames, party games, Kickstarter projects, or heavy strategy games, this video breaks down the biggest talking points in tabletop gaming for 2025.

Perfect for fans of: board game reviews, tabletop gaming, Kickstarter board games, board game awards, and top board games 2025.

Subscribe for more brutally honest board game content from BoardGameBollocks.

4 CGE Boardgame Reviews For The Price Of One!

23. Januar 2026 um 17:26

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Get four full board game reviews in one jam-packed video as we dive into four CGE (Czech Games Edition) titles in a single mega-review! From clever euro mechanics to laugh-out-loud party chaos, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and which of these CGE games actually deserve a spot on your shelf.

Whether you’re a hardcore board gamer, a casual tabletop fan, or just curious about the latest releases from one of the most respected publishers in the hobby, this video gives you quick, honest, no-BS opinions to help you decide what’s worth your money and what you can safely skip.

Expect gameplay overviews, pros and cons, player counts, replayability, and our brutally honest verdicts on all four games – saving you time, money, and shelf space.

If you love board game reviews, top 10 lists, hot takes, and unfiltered opinions on modern tabletop gaming, hit subscribe for more from BoardGameBollocks. 🎲🔥

The Component Game - Round One

18. Januar 2026 um 19:23

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Welcome to THE COMPONENT GAME – ROUND ONE 🎲🔥
The ultimate board game game-show where knowledge and component obsession collide!

In this sad excuse for a game show you are tested on your ability to recognise, identify, and understand board game components under no pressure. From meeples and minis to cubes, tokens, tiles, and trays — only the sharpest tabletop minds will survive Round One.

Expect fast-paced questions and plenty of laughs as we kick off the first round of The Component Game. Whether you’re a hardcore board gamer, a casual tabletop fan, or just love competitive game shows, this episode is packed with entertainment.

👉 Can you identify the components?
👉 Play along at home and see how many you get right!

Perfect for fans of:

Board games & tabletop gaming

Game show style formats

Quiz games & challenges

Component nerds and rulebook warriors

📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for future rounds and new board game content every week.

NB: I may have missed out a couple of answers at the end. Apologies…not.
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