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Published — 11. Mai 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Top 20 Most Anticipated Games of Tokyo Game Market (Spring 2026) | ゲームマーケット2026春

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Von: ThinkerThemer
11. Mai 2026 um 15:02

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It's time to go and find our next 6 months worth of amazing Asian games from Tokyo Game Market Spring 2026. We've gone deep into the rabbithole and once again we want to share our research into the games we're most excited about.
REMEMBER THOUGH - we haven't played any of these titles! And the rules are mostly in Japanese! So buy at your own risk but mostly, have a fantastic time finding some gems that speak to you and your gaming group.

Come say hi if you see us!

A&M x

Here's some helpful links below. Links to the official Game Market pages are below the timestamps and it is here you can find the links to reservation forms. But be warned these do close randomly, and it's easiest to use if you are able to translate the page from your browser!

Official website: https://gamemarket.jp/
Link to map of hall: https://gamemarket.jp/map
Tips/Advice video: https://youtu.be/VQLt-xnmoxk?si=PPv1g56a0vcKa1OS
Haul video from last Tokyo Game Market: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNZ_rYFeHfQ&t

SPOILERS AHEAD - Scroll down for timestamps!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:20 Reprints & Rethemes
04:31 After You Betobeto San
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyNlBS45UeaBVUmUbe7nf9Spu8RI4egGHsO48DJQMHEhoVGw/viewform
07:19 Shima Enaga Dango
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187870
09:02 Yokai 1504
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187525
10:37 Finger Pirates
https://gamemarket.jp/game/186307
11:48 Genjin Dice
https://www.itten-games.com/portfolio/gallery-style/games-cube/
13:01 Number 20 - Ninja Scroll Trick
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187781
15:05 Number 19 - Tandem Trick
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187475
17:54 Number 18 - Mate
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187519
20:14 Number 17 - Kindoro
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187684
22:18 Number 16 - Blancat
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462649/blancat
24:45 Number 15 - MofuChip
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187520
16:31 Number 14 - Haunted Sweets
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187922
28:18 Number 13 - Name it!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436851/name-it
29:55 Number 12 - Cant' Win
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187570
32:00 Number 11 - Fagioli
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187554
33:56 Number 10 - Masquerade Trick Party
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187474
35:31 Number 09 - Kabaaan
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187481
38:07 Number 08 - Haratama
https://gamemarket.jp/game/186896
39:46 Number 07 - Snowball Snowball
41:41 Number 06 - In Order 2 Chance
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187872
45:25 Number 05 - The Pâtisserie of Fairywood
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187814
47:23 Number 04 - Hit Plan
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187611
50:21 Number 03 - Maison de cardes
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187591
52:25 Number 02 - Oshaka Trick
https://gamemarket.jp/game/187581
55:00 Number 01 - Sumida River Red Town
57:52 Wrap up

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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.
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Published — 13. April 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

10, OUT OF 10 (Part 23): A Mix of Lighter Games (& Goodbye to Boston 💔)

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Von: ThinkerThemer
13. April 2026 um 14:01

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It's been tough to film lately - our beautiful dog Boston got suddenly very sick and after 3.5 weeks of fighting it was time for him to leave us. He made us laugh every single day for 11.5 years, and we miss his cheeky presence so incredibly much. But during this difficult time board games offered us fleeting moments of escapism, and we were able to get some games we've been wanting to try to the table with our friends who supported us greatly.

Wherever you're watching, give your furbabies an extra hug today.

Thank you for all of the beautiful messages you've sent,
A&M

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:50 7 Wonders Dice
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446231/7-wonders-dice
05:54 Sugarrr!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438626/sugarrr
10:04 King & Peasant
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408019/king-and-peasant
13:10 Ink
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437301/ink
18:41 Railroad Tiles
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418062/railroad-tiles
23:50 Potions of Azerland
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372831/potions-of-azerland
30:41 Wombat Poo
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/458004/wombat-poo
34:32 Castle Raisers
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427596/castle-raisers
40:53 Crafting the Cosmos
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424785/crafting-the-cosmos
48:17 Holiday Hills
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421217/holiday-hills
54:02 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.
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Published — 30. März 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Something Old, Something New: Stick 'Em & Chasing Shadows

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Von: ThinkerThemer
30. März 2026 um 12:10

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We love gems of the past as much as new hot titles - and we noticed some similarities between these two that we've been playing so much recently. They are brain burn-y trick-taking fun. We hope you enjoy this quick rundown of Stick 'Em and Chasing Shadows.

Happy MONDAY!!!
A&M

More game information:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453051/chasing-shadows
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354/stick-em

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Remember the 90s??
03:15 Stick 'Em
08:14 Chasing Shadows
14:51 Player Count & Occasions
15:35 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.
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Published — 02. März 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

10, OUT OF 10 (Part 22): It's about time we spoke about KEYFLOWER🗝️🌼

✇ThinkerThemer
Von: ThinkerThemer
02. März 2026 um 12:00

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We're BACK with another 10, out of 10 and this time we're pulling an old favourite off the shelf - one we've been wanting to get back to the table for ages, and one that's been sitting on the shelf of shame right in front of your eyes this whole series 👀 If you know, you know! Thank you for watching and for helping us reach a new milestone - 30,000 subscribers!!! Wow! A&M x

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:49 French Toast
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312633/french-toast
03:45 Big Shot
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1125/big-shot
08:12 Box 2
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431292/box-two
11:58 Keyflower
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/122515/keyflower
17:05 Rome:Fate of an Empire
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418542/rome-fate-of-an-empire
21:54 30,000 Subscriber Interlude
22:52 Purrramid
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/451297/purrramid
27:08 The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448271/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-trick-taking
30:20 Pilgrims: Curious Adventures
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444683/pilgrims-curious-adventures
35:20 Age of Steam
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam
40:31 Formaggio
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430533/formaggio
44:53 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.
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Published — 17. Februar 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Is Clans of Caledonia still shelfworthy? and do you need Industria? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

✇ThinkerThemer
Von: ThinkerThemer
17. Februar 2026 um 12:00

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Here's a title that's been sitting on our shelves for many years. Is it still worthy of the shelf space? Does it hold up to newer games in our collection? And importantly, does the new Industria expansion make it better?? We're excited to finally get this one back to the table...

Follow along with our SHELFWORTHY series as we cover as many of our new games as possible!
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Timestamps
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:30 🎨Theme
01:01 ⚙️Mechanics
01:58 ☁️How it Feels to Play
04:47 ❗The Industria modules
10:56 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

For more game info: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391913/clans-of-caledonia-industria

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.

#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺
Published — 30. Januar 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Top 10 Most Anticipated New Board Games of 2026

✇ThinkerThemer
Von: ThinkerThemer
30. Januar 2026 um 12:01

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2026 has barely started and ~1000 new board games have been announced! We've read about the mechanics, looked at designers, absorbed the artwork and landed on our Top 10 Most Anticipated Board Games of 2026.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:44 Maggie's 10
02:50 Amy's 10
04:37 Maggie's 9
05:42 Amy's 9
08:10 Maggie's 8
09:21 Amy's 8
11:54 Maggie's 7
13:37 Amy's 7
16:57 Maggie's 6
18:37 Amy's 6
21:17 Maggie's 5
22:55 Amy's 5
25:08 Maggie's 4
26:28 Amy's 4
28:36 Maggie's 3
30:25 Amy's 3
32:19 Maggie's 2
33:34 Amy's 2
35:59 Amy & Maggie's 1
39:41 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/450923/the-danes
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Published — 05. Januar 2026 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

We Stopped at 5 – Best Big Box / Euro Board Games of 2025

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Von: ThinkerThemer
05. Januar 2026 um 12:24

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This video was meant to be our Top 10 Big Box / Euro board games of the year. But this year we couldn't quite get there, but it wasn't from a lack of trying! For some reason we didn't have as much luck in 2025 finding heavier games that resonated with us... BUT we did find 5 that we truly enjoyed and wanted to share with you. Plus, we talk through some brief thoughts on some newer titles that didn't make the list.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Hype, FOMO & Only Five
03:33 Games that didn't make the list...1
05:17 Games that didn't make the list...2
08:06 Games that didn't make the list...3
11:19 Games that didn't make the list...4
15:17 Games that didn't make the list...5
18:58 Games that didn't make the list...6
21:21 Games that didn't make the list...7
24:16 Games we have yet to play
25:16 Amy & Maggie's 5
31:56 Amy & Maggie's 4
37:12 Amy's 3
42:08 Maggie's 2
45:38 Amy's 2
49:58 Maggie's 1
52:44 Amy's 1 & Maggie's 3
58:48 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/440007/the-druids-of-edora
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Published — 23. Dezember 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

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 — 15. Dezember 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer
Published — 29. November 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Tokyo Game Market Autumn/Fall 2025 Haul – 60+ Games! 😅｜ゲームマーケット秋2025 戦利品まとめ

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Von: ThinkerThemer
29. November 2025 um 13:59

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We're back after a quick 1 week trip to Tokyo for Tokyo Game Market Autumn / Fall 2025. We were able to pick up every game on our most anticipated list, as well as close to 40 extras that were not on that list. 😅 Turns out that researching the games only makes you discover more that you want!
This is our fifth trip to Tokyo Game Market. Check out our other videos for more tips and tricks if you're visiting Japan for this amazing convention.
As always, let us know in the comments which games you're most intrigued about!

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ゲームマーケット秋2025で、私たちは60本以上のゲームをゲットしました！
気になる作品があれば、ぜひコメントで教えてください。レビュー動画もお楽しみに！

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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction (time in Japan)
00:47 - Arclight
01:33 - Gamers from everywhere!
02:28 - Most anticipated games of TGM
15:15 - Most anticipated games of Essen
17:23 - Planned purchases
36:37 - Impulse purchases
47:27 - Review copies / gifts
54:26 - More shopping in Tokyo


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.
#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer #ゲームマーケット秋2025 ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺
Published — 14. November 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Top 20 Most Anticipated Games of Tokyo Game Market (Autumn/Fall 2025) | ゲームマーケット2025秋

✇ThinkerThemer
Von: ThinkerThemer
14. November 2025 um 20:47

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We're headed back to Tokyo for Tokyo Game Market Autumn / Fall 2025 and for the first time we thought we'd share our research into the games that we're most anticipating. Remember though, we haven't played these titles and even worse, we're often relying on google translate to try to understand the rulebooks (if available!)

If you are headed to TGM have a fantastic con, and please say hi if you see us!

めっちゃわくわくする!

A&M x

Here's some helpful links below. Reservation forms are below the timestamps but these do close randomly, and it's easiest to use if you are able to translate the page from your browser!

Official website: https://gamemarket.jp/
Link to map of hall [Booth numbers listed below!]: https://gamemarket.jp/map
Tips/Advice video: https://youtu.be/VQLt-xnmoxk?si=E4cghBWiVwW1Ne6a

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:26 Number 20 Septentrick (A08)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3592y5LWGWId0VKl_yN5OQ4LbcmhVXqlctchGIom5UZUZ1A/viewform
04:52 Number 19 Outrick (H31)
06:39 Number 18 Wizard's Showdown (H42)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQTAg002My-SU3FEtfUvljUSCdF-ZRP-1YCdPKdPn_OeE3aQ/viewform
08:35 Number 17 Doppelkopf (T26)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8i5T30kn9PH652xbULQIDt3xbpwUT5LNsiVumPrp3JovHrg/viewform
10:20 Number 16 Shady Lady (Area 63)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1Pm4LSbkzleAQg0hN6TE9LMJuUHZjb1hS172Xl4ZHipG9ZQ/viewform
13:04 Number 15 I Don't Want to Walk
14:17 Number 14 Splitrick (V22)
16:00 Number 13 Magic Shop (X26)
17:53 Number 12 I'm the CEO
20:19 Number 11 Dodicitre
21:24 Number 10 The Third Man
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8i5T30kn9PH652xbULQIDt3xbpwUT5LNsiVumPrp3JovHrg/viewform
23:09 Number 9 10/12 Heart (P24)
https://forms.gle/J3F1q8FT2yMDjwLs5
26:09 Number 8 Balance the Ark (H33/34)
28:44 Number 7 Ants
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCCexOvNhf-PEMtMO-Sa-3lD9hGOM-2NCAsrqhzukVUBD6AA/viewform
29:55 Number 6 Tactile Crane Championship (H33/34)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCCexOvNhf-PEMtMO-Sa-3lD9hGOM-2NCAsrqhzukVUBD6AA/viewform
31:19 Number 5 Catte (R15)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScynkBvPm6NMo5VntMLS8IpwBjEalAFYuwbIKOVIsy2GnARVQ/viewform
33:01 -Number 4 For the People (S26)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3InKqPhnwAUsu8uCVV2gAxeTt9dA0OWGLG7a9oX2qrtWTGw/viewform?usp=send_form
35:01 Number 3 New Record, Continue? et al (B01)
43:36 Number 2 Ouroboros Trick (X09)
45:52 Number 1 BATS (X07)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmW06Rs45NylhwU-y-N5u_-ukQfooLE0URF5FS7DaFhyADAg/viewform
49:19 Tokyo Game Market Tips

#ゲームマーケット2025秋 #ゲームマーケット

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.
#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺
Published — 10. November 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

10, OUT OF 10 (Part 21): We're bringing it back! Settle in friends 🍵 it's a long one....

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Von: ThinkerThemer
10. November 2025 um 21:09

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It's been a little while since our last 10 [comma] out of 10 - we've been recording more short-form content to make sure we can post more videos... but let's be honest, we're really long-winded people 😂 So now that we're up and running with board game shelving again in our new studio / games room, we're bringing it BACK!
Thank you for watching and Happy Tuesday, or Monday, wherever you are in the world! A&M x

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:02 Finspan
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan
07:14 Vantage
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage
18:24 Uffbasse!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444209/uffbasse
24:25 The Hobbit: There & Back Again
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436215/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again
29:13 Shallow Sea
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428440/shallow-sea
36:20 Ruins
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428635/ruins
40:59 Oddland
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428636/oddland
45:31 Tacta
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401636/tacta
50:21 Pergola
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424573/pergola
55:23 Nightshift
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383172/nightshift
01:01:33 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.
#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺
Published — 28. Oktober 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Borealis ~ we were not prepared for how crunchy this puzzle is!! 🤯 | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

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Von: ThinkerThemer
28. Oktober 2025 um 12:01

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Cute animals on the front? Seems cosy.... WE WERE NOT PREPARED!!!!! From the race objectives to the complex programming of moves several steps in advance this is a very crunchy trip into the arctic. We love stumbling upon puzzles like this one, and we can't wait to tell you more about it....

Follow along with our SHELFWORTHY series as we cover as many of our new games as possible!
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Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZsHeGi

Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:53 🎨Theme
01:32 ⚙️Mechanics
05:15 ☁️How it Feels to Play
08:00 🎯What Surprised Us
10:39 🛠 What We'd Change
13:33 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448116/borealis-arctic-expeditions

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Published — 23. Oktober 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Jisogi - the most thematic euro we’ve played in ages | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

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23. Oktober 2025 um 12:22

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In Jisogi you'll take on the role of running an anime studio, and take on all of the challenges that come with it; saving enough money to pay wages, trying to stay on trend, hiring new talent and trying to get your merch generating income. This game from Tokyo Game Market (and about to hit Essen) was a delight to get to our table and one that people keep asking about...! We hope this gives you a sense of it!

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Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:50 🎨Theme
02:43 ⚙️Mechanics
04:21 ☁️How it Feels to Play
09:20 🎯What Surprised Us
13:30 🛠 What We'd Change
14:56 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429845/jisogi-anime-studio-tycoon

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.
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Published — 14. Oktober 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Top 10 Games We Would Buy At Essen Spiel 2025 🔥

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Von: ThinkerThemer
14. Oktober 2025 um 13:01

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Woooow! We would need to bring extra suitcases if we were going to Essen Spiel 2025... there are SO many great choices that it was hard to settle on our top 10 (and only two crossovers!) These are the picks that we would be excited to line up and buy if we were there - but remember, we haven't played any of these so this is entirely speculation! If you're headed to the con have a fantastic time, and we hope to see you back there one day!
A&M

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Honorable mention
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429845/jisogi-anime-studio-tycoon
02:19 Maggie's 10
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/433891/urban-sketchers
05:14 Amy's 10
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453785/pick-n-packers
07:04 Maggie's 9
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407233/tenby
08:25 Amy's 9
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446493/recall
11:54 Maggie's 8
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375557/i-made-you-a-mixtape
15:41 Amy's 8
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/452324/orbita
18:32 Maggie's 7
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437245/kingdom-crossing
20:40 Maggie's 6
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448500/formidable-farm
22:12 Amy's 6
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411402/whispering-woods
25:18 Maggie's 5
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444683/pilgrims-curious-adventures
27:07 Maggie's 4
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437384/bohemians
29:45 Amy's 4
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/442615/oliva
33:08 Maggie's 3 & Amy's 7
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439983/the-voynich-puzzle
36:36 Amy's 3
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440007/the-druids-of-edora
39:49 Maggie's 2
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448435/adamastor
42:46 Amy's 2
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450112/ghost-lift
46:14 Maggie's 1 & Amy's 5
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431837/coming-of-age
50:13 Amy's 1
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429405/orloj-the-prague-astronomical-clock
53:09 Wrap up

Games we've already played and covered:
A Wild Venture (Now with an official solo mode)
https://youtu.be/M6xDt6Vxx-I?si=ENfDQVrfU-1rhzRX

Ada's Dream
https://youtu.be/CUgt2nxODOk?si=RITfIfpyWm53ZETY

Nature
https://youtu.be/rSxqxnlKDas?si=Khoe_DW4v0XsrQhB

Luthier
https://youtu.be/OG8lZZZtIaY?si=hQrhyQvPPfRgLUVM

Calimala
https://youtu.be/Oayk1bn75KY?si=DszmO8EEGRu4Mg8Z

Iliad & Ichor
https://youtu.be/FqESpOqvHmk?si=9nF_CKyru6wL05oO

Farm hand
https://youtu.be/eF_l_ht3fiI?si=qWudLCTkau5LH2BP

Chu han
https://youtu.be/8IFaFwYqdzs?si=YJFWuhd6WMbXCpEd&t=1237

Critter Kitchen
https://youtu.be/rTF8bcJaFoU?si=SZIM-0KEulBEEShm

Rival Cities
https://youtu.be/jpuL3U8ayJA?si=1pkzZeMksohOh5D8

The Great Evening Banquet
https://youtu.be/P86iJokrnLg?si=a_jn5GdZuZntUMs6

Lone Wolves
https://youtu.be/AszfbE9zySc?si=sjkWK0YR0ELNNs3K&t=316

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.
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Published — 30. September 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Will Above and Below: Haunted also make it to our shelf? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

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Von: ThinkerThemer
30. September 2025 um 14:19

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Creature Caravan, a 2024 title by Red Raven recently took a coveted spot in our permanent collection. Will Above & Below: Haunted make it too?

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Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:15 🎨Theme
01:13 ⚙️Mechanics
02:56 ☁️How it Feels to Play
06:34 🎯What Surprised Us
08:29 🛠 What We'd Change
10:56 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423553/above-and-below-haunted

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.
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Published — 11. September 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Does Overparked Overtake our Polyomino Favourites? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

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Von: ThinkerThemer
11. September 2025 um 13:27

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There were few games that we picked up at Tokyo Game Market that weren't trick-taking or shedding, but Overparked was one of them! It's been a long time since we've played a new polyomino tile laying game, will this one join our collection? Or yours? 😊

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Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:18 🎨Theme
00:38 ⚙️Mechanics
02:22 ☁️How it Feels to Play
04:12 🎯What Surprised Us
05:52 🛠 What We'd Change
07:59 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426229/overparked

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.
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Published — 25. August 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Will Creature Caravan Join Our Collection? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

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Von: ThinkerThemer
25. August 2025 um 13:29

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We couldn't get our hands on this title in 2024, but we were finally able to get it to the table - over, and over, and over again. This one surprised us both, and might just be the Red Raven game that unites us....

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Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:15 🎨Theme
00:58 ⚙️Mechanics
02:04 ☁️How it Feels to Play
06:52 🎯What Surprised Us
09:45 🛠 What We'd Change
12:57 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385331/creature-caravan

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.
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Published — 19. August 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Top 10 Games of Tokyo Game Market Spring 2025 (& 2 of the strangest...)

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Von: ThinkerThemer
19. August 2025 um 14:01

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We LOVE Tokyo Game Market and the Spring 2025 (May) convention was as spectacular as always. It felt as though the hit rate was really high this year - it was a joy playing through the 50+ games we bought (even though it took us a very long time hehe). This video showcases our top 10, which are all wonderful games. We hope you enjoy this list. A&M xo

Original Haul video:
https://youtu.be/nNZ_rYFeHfQ

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Number 10
02:58 Number 9
05:40 Number 8
09:25 Number 7
12:30 Number 6
14:54 Number 5
18:01 Number 4
21:09 Number 3
24:48 Number 2
28:49 Number 1
33:07 Games we thought would make our top 10 but didn't...
35:03 Quirkiest games
38:46 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.
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Published — 07. August 2025 ⏭ ThinkerThemer

Does A Wild Venture Find a Home in Our Collection? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review

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Von: ThinkerThemer
07. August 2025 um 14:00

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Build up an engine and then tear it down?? Ok, if you say so....
We had a lot to say about this cuteness overload of a 2 player ONLY game.

Game pre-order: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/pika-games/a-wild-venture

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Timestamps:
00:00 🎲 Introduction
00:26 🎨Theme
01:06 ⚙️Mechanics
02:17 ☁️How it Feels to Play
08:07 🎯What Surprised Us
08:37 🛠 What We'd Change
11:53 ✅ Is it Shelfworthy?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447174/a-wild-venture

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.
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