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Cat in 8 Review | Strategic Chaos in a Tile-Laying Board Game

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Von: Brains On Games

06. Oktober 2025 um 18:00

Cat in 8 Review | Strategic Chaos in a Tile-Laying Board Game — Cats, chaos, and clever strategy collide in Cat in 8 from Ghetti Games! 🐾 In this board game, players battle to line up 8 cats in a row while navigating shifting tiles and unpredictable Chaos Cards like Cat Fights, Cat ‘Nados, and Zoomies.

In this review, I’ll cover:
• How the game plays (tile-laying, tokens, and chaos twists)
• Victory conditions and scoring
• The unique mix of strategy and silly fun
• Skills kids and families practice while playing

If you enjoy chaotic strategy games, abstract puzzles, or just love cats, this one might be for you.

More info here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghettigames/cat-in-8-the-board-game-of-cute-cats-and-crazy-chaos?ref=duiyfm

👉 Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried Cat in 8 — would your cats approve of this game?

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Battlegroup Clash Baltics - Interview and Game Preview with designer James Buckley

Von: Homo Ludens

04. Oktober 2025 um 12:31

Battlegroup Clash Baltics - Interview and Game Preview with designer James Buckley — I’m joined by designer (and friend of the show) James Buckley for an interview and live demo of Battlegroup Clash: Baltics—a 2–6 player tactical land warfare game adapted from a training tool used by the British Army for junior officers. Set in Estonia amid a near-future Russian invasion, the game pits reinforced-battalion-sized forces (units at platoon/section scale) across six scenarios and multiple play modes (Basic, Standard, Advanced) for 2–3 hours of modern combined-arms decision-making.

We’ll talk design goals and then jump into play, highlighting the system’s distinctive features: pre-game Orders drafting that shapes tempo and initiative; drones and electronic warfare (UAS recon, FPV strikes, jamming, SIGINT); and real-world maps derived from satellite imagery (no hexes—read the ground like a real ops map). If you’re curious how contemporary tactics translate to the tabletop, this is a great entry point.

You can pre-order it here: https://www.sapperstudio.com/battlegr

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My THREE new board games launching at Essen Spiel!

Adam in Wales - Board Game Design

Von: Adam in Wales - Board Game Design

03. Oktober 2025 um 20:43

My THREE new board games launching at Essen Spiel! — Find out more about Emberheart at https://mindclashgames.com

Find out more about Surikata at https://www.spielewerkstatt.eu/gb/

Find out more about Flip Pick Towers at https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/search/?q=flip%20pick%20towers

Money — How to Play 🎲 and Is It a Gem? 💎

Von: Board Gems

03. Oktober 2025 um 19:15

Money — How to Play 🎲 and Is It a Gem? 💎 — You know what they say: To make money, you have to spend money. Very true in this quick-playing Reiner Knizia auction card game. You're looking to get money — that's why it's money, after all — but you need to bid with money in hand to get the money cards you want, possibly from other players' bids! Aim to get a lot of as few currencies as possible, and/or sets of matching cards, and some precious metals wouldn't hurt, either.

Money was originally published by Goldsieber in 1999, and had a second edition from Eagle-Gryphon in around 2008. And now, in 2025, Allplay has released a third edition in their small square box line.

00:00 Intro ▶️
03:33 How to Play 🎲
10:33 Is It a Gem? 💎

Board Gems highlights older board and card games that are still great games today, and deserve to not be forgotten!

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Banana Boy vs Uni-Cone | Quick Card Game Review #boardgames #brainsongames #familygames

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Von: Brains On Games

02. Oktober 2025 um 18:01

Banana Boy vs Uni-Cone | Quick Card Game Review #boardgames #brainsongames #familygames — In this fast and silly card game, players try to find matching cards by creating weird combos. I’ll show you how this quirky game plays and why it might be the perfect fit for your table.

If you’re into lighthearted memory games with a dash of silliness, Banana Boy vs Uni-Cone is one to check out.

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Stalk Exchange Board Game Review | Plant, Trade & Grow Your Fortune

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Von: Brains On Games

30. September 2025 um 18:00

Stalk Exchange Board Game Review | Plant, Trade & Grow Your Fortune — In this video, I review Stalk Exchange, a light strategy and family-friendly board game about planting flowers, trading in the market, and growing your fortune. I’ll walk through the victory conditions, show how a turn works, and highlight the skills players practice while playing.

This game is fast, fun, and clever—perfect for family nights or players looking for a short but strategic experience. It’s designed by Christopher Chan, who just joined KTBG!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 Play Count & Complexity
00:49 Victory Conditions & Gameplay
04:38 Skills
06:06 One Turn
07:12 Final Thoughts
11:00 Contact & Socials

Who it’s for
Families, kids, and strategy fans who want a quick market game with plenty of laughs.

Who should skip
Heavy gamers looking for complex engines, or players who prefer long, deep economic simulations.

Watch next
• Gems of Iridescia Review — Fast Gem Strategy: Mine Low, Sell High → https://youtu.be/2s_FFHTFE14
• Skill Spotlight Playlist → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEI9gFiwqOJsZNwOVwtYCkytbRIx6DoQ7&feature=shared

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

Von: ThinkerThemer

30. September 2025 um 14:19

Will Above and Below: Haunted also make it to our shelf? | A Quick(ish) Board Game Review — Creature Caravan, a 2024 title by Red Raven recently took a coveted spot in our permanent collection. Will Above & Below: Haunted make it too?

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
00:15 🎨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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League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1 Review

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Von: Drive Thru Games

30. September 2025 um 07:03

League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1 Review — League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1 Review

Materials provided by publisher for review.

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (02:46);
final thoughts and review (12:43);

Pre-Order link - https://vonbraus.se/webstore/
Gamefound Acrylics project - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/von-braus-publishing-ab/league-of-dungeoneers-acrylic-standees
Acrylics Preview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b35eJwNowsw

League of Dungeoneers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336195/league-of-dungeoneers
by
von Braus publishing https://vonbraus.se/

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Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games Review

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Von: Drive Thru Games

24. September 2025 um 04:59

Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games Review — Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games Review

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (02:45);
final thoughts and review (15:13);

Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445055/dr-finns-book-of-solo-strategy-and-word-games
by
Dr. Finn's Games https://www.doctorfinns.com/

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Arboretum — Side-by-Slide Card Game Comparison 👥

Von: Board Gems

23. September 2025 um 19:15

Arboretum — Side-by-Slide Card Game Comparison 👥 — In this video I compare side-by-slide, with commentary, the two regular/retail editions of the Dan Cassar card game Arboretum: Z-Man 2015 vs Renegade 2018/2021.

Board Gems highlights older board and card games that are still great games today, and deserve to not be forgotten!

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

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Von: Brains On Games

23. September 2025 um 18:43

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

Watch next:
• 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

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Quartermaster General East Front - A Historical game review

Von: Homo Ludens

23. September 2025 um 15:14

Quartermaster General East Front - A Historical game review — In this video I take a closer look at Quartermaster General: East Front, the latest entry in the Quartermaster General series. It’s a clever new design that brings fresh mechanics to the system, but it also raises some questions about historical content and how the game portrays the Eastern Front of WWII.

This is also my first attempt at returning to proper game reviews on the channel, so let me know in the comments if you’d like to see more of these in the future!

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Videos mentioned:
Clean Wehrmacht panel: https://youtube.com/live/fiwf2f5pb7U?feature=share
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Lands of Galzyr Board Game Review | Persistent Storytelling Adventure

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Von: Brains On Games

16. September 2025 um 18:00

Lands of Galzyr Board Game Review | Persistent Storytelling Adventure — 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

Waddle AKA Gipsy King — Side-by-Slide Board Game Comparison 👥

Von: Board Gems

13. September 2025 um 19:15

Waddle AKA Gipsy King — Side-by-Slide Board Game Comparison 👥 — This is a side-by-slide comparison, with commentary, of two versions of a classic Corné van Moorsel board game: Gipsy King (2007 Cwali) and Waddle (2025 Allplay).

Board Gems highlights older board and card games that are still great games today, and deserve to not be forgotten!

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Age of Galaxy Review

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Von: Drive Thru Games

13. September 2025 um 08:02

Age of Galaxy Review — Age of Galaxy Review

Materials provided by publisher for review.

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (01:57);
final thoughts and review (26:51);

Age of Galaxy (second edition) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437383/age-of-galaxy-second-edition
by
Portal Games https://sklep.portalgames.pl/

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My FIRST LOOK at Emberheart

Adam in Wales - Board Game Design

Von: Adam in Wales - Board Game Design

12. September 2025 um 21:15

My FIRST LOOK at Emberheart — Pre-order Emberheart for €35 and get a free promo pack!
Offer only available until September 30, ships in early October.
https://mindclashgames.com

Game Design: Adam Porter & Rob Fisher
Art: Andrew Bosley
Ships to: EU, UK, USA, CAN, AU/NZ

Rescue dragons, rally heroes, and fight off poachers in this quick-playing, mid-weight worker placement game.

The Two Braveries of The Old King's Crown

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Von: No Pun Included

11. September 2025 um 20:01

The Two Braveries of The Old King's Crown — #boardgames #review #tokc If you'd like to support thoughtful and responsible board game media, consider donating to us on https://patreon.com/nopunincluded

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

Von: ThinkerThemer

11. September 2025 um 13:27

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

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
00:18 🎨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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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

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

Steam Power Review

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Von: Drive Thru Games

07. September 2025 um 02:30

Steam Power Review — Steam Power Review

Not a review copy. I bought this.

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Intro (00:00);
game overview (01:22);
final thoughts and review (15:27);

Steam Power https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391752/steam-power
by
Wallace Designs https://www.wallacedesigns.com.au/

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