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Fate of the Fellowship Review – Lord of the Rings or Bored of the Rings?

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Von: BoardGameBollocks

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Join us on BoardGameBollocks as we dive into Fate of the Fellowship — a big, bold, story-driven board game where heroes rise, quests go sideways, and the dice never behave. In this video, we take a brutally honest look at the gameplay, strategy, components, and whether this epic adventure is worth your precious gaming nights… or if it’s just serving up a steaming pile of bollocks.

Expect laughs, blunt opinions, and a no-nonsense breakdown of what this game actually delivers. If you're wondering whether Fate of the Fellowship is a heroic hit or a heroic let-down, you’re in the right place.
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Origin Story Review

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Von: Drive Thru Games

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Origin Story Review

Not a review copy. I bought this.

If you would like to donate to Drive Thru Games, you can use the "Thanks" button under the video, or please check out the Gamefound Pledge Manager - https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbhpu

Intro (00:00);
game overview (01:41);
final thoughts and review (06:20);

Origin Story: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454909/origin-story
by
Stonemaier Games: https://stonemaiergames.com/

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

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Von: ThinkerThemer

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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

SPOILERS AHEAD - Scroll down for timestamps!
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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.
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Sardegna / Kreta — Side-by-Slide Board Game Comparison 👥

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Von: Board Gems

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I recently talked about Kreta, a German-only Stefan Dorra game from 2005, and its recent micro-sized remake Sardegna. Well, micro-sized in packaging, but not in components! Let me explain, side-by-slide!


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

Join & Support: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9Ab6egkU1ru3sgP8TUI2A/join
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Brought to you by Pizzeria Ludica! https://www.ludica.ca/

BGG Listing:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15600/sardegna

Music provided by Chillhop Music
Strehlow, Glimlip - Crema Cafe
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Vantage - The Ultimate 'Open World' Board Game?

✇Shut Up & Sit Down
Von: Shut Up & Sit Down

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In this week’s video review, Tom’s having a poke around in Vantage - one of the biggest games this year - literally! Over 1,000 cards are packed into this massive box that promises a truly open world… but does it truly deliver?

00:00 Vantage Review
15:15 Spoilers
16:35 Review Continued

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Lost Ruins Of Arnak Twisted Paths Review - A Twist Too Far?

✇BoardGameBollocks
Von: BoardGameBollocks

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Explore Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths, the latest expansion to the award-winning board game Lost Ruins of Arnak. In this video, we take a closer look at what this expansion adds — new maps, new mechanics, and how it changes the overall gameplay experience. Whether you’re a fan of the base game or new to the series, this overview will help you decide if Twisted Paths deserves a place in your collection.
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Cross Bronx Expressway Review

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Von: Drive Thru Games

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Cross Bronx Expressway Review

Not a review copy. I bought this.

If you would like to donate to Drive Thru Games, you can use the "Thanks" button under the video, or please check out the Gamefound Pledge Manager - https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbhpu

Intro (00:00);
game overview (02:33);
final thoughts and review (23:41);

Cross Bronx Expressway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347601/cross-bronx-expressway
by
GMT Games: https://www.gmtgames.com/

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Combat Commander: Vietnam - Preview of the upcoming tactical wargame

✇Homo Ludens
Von: Homo Ludens

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Developper Joe Dewhurst comes back on Homo Ludens to showcase the upcoming Combat Commander game about Vietnam. This Chad Jensen project has been picked up by Stephen Rangazas & Non-Breaking Space.

Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/homoludens1871

Find more info about the game on GMT's website: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-1160-combat-commander-vietnam.aspx

Patrick's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfBw670IAUE4VtYayeWqxA

Gene's article about the genealogy of the game: https://insidegmt.com/for-everything-there-is-a-season-the-origin-story-of-combat-commander-vietnam/
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The Ultimate Top 10 Board Games of All Time

✇Chairman of the Board
Von: Chairman of the Board

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PATREON

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THALAMUS

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426319/thalamus

https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

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CONTACT

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Ludicon 2025 Recap: I Challenged a World Champion … Guess the Game!

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Von: Brains On Games

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A tour of Montreal’s board-game convention—demos, prototypes, friendly chaos—and a tense showdown against a world champion. Drop your guess before you hit the reveal chapter!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 What Is Ludicon?
04:23 Asmodee Correction: the Lego game is Brick Like This)
07:16 Randolph & Scorpion Masqué
11:32 Mystery Challenge (no spoilers)
12:25 The Match vs. a World Champion
17:57 Contact & Socials

Highlights & Notes
• Packed demo tables and a welcoming learn-to-play crews.
• Friendly tournament energy and lots of casual games all weekend.
• The match against the champion was my highlight of the con.

First-Timer Tips
• Book demos early; popular tables fill fast, but there are multiple copies of many games.
• Bring a small daypack: water bottle and protein bar or other snacks (no food or drinks are available on-site)
• Schedule “walk the floor” laps between games to discover hidden gems.
• Budget time for social games—you’ll meet great people.

Credits
• Event: Ludicon 2025 (Montreal, QC)
• Big thanks to Alain Fragman and all of the organizers, volunteers, and the designers/publishers who taught games on camera.
• World Champion: name withheld here to avoid spoilers—check the pinned comment after you’ve watched!

Filming Gear
Shot handheld on iPhone 17 Pro Max and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 with DJI Mic 3.

Work With Me
Brains On Games reviews how play builds thinking skills. For review inquiries or previews: brian@brainsongames.ca


#Ludicon2025 #MontrealBoardGames #BrainsOnGames #BoardGameConvention #BoardGameVlog #WorldChampion #MysteryGame #Tabletop #BoardGamesCanada
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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 21): We're bringing it back! Settle in friends 🍵 it's a long one....

✇ThinkerThemer
Von: ThinkerThemer

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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 ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺
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Haggleoff Review — Avoid Taxes in a Trading Game

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Von: Shelfside

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We review a negotiation game filled with trading opportunities! In Haggleoff, you try to get the most money by set collecting and hand management, a bit like the popular bohnanza. However, with the introduction of power cards and timed turns, there’s a lot of chaos happening! You’re essentially investing cards into diverse industries, cashing out as an action to try to get points. Cards are also multi-use with the donation pile, to make this game feel like a TCG at times. It even has a fake online tax program for bookkeeping, called Tax404! Though perhaps this tabletop game doesn’t quite have enough components, even though it could be considered party-esq? Though it may have lots of educational aspects for even middle schoolers!

Use promo code SHELFSIDE at checkout (not affiliate): https://haggleoff.com/discount/SHELFSIDE?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fhaggleoff-card-game

Table of Contents:
Overview - (0:00)
How to Play - (1:05)
Pros - (3:28)
Cons - (10:40)
Recommender Score - (15:34)
Ashton's Personal Score - (18:36)

Support us:
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Worth the Play? 10 Board Game Reviews

✇Chairman of the Board
Von: Chairman of the Board

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THALAMUS

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https://youtu.be/QwftMw5sk64

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The Hottest Games from Spiel Essen

✇No Pun Included
Von: No Pun Included

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#boardgames #review #spiel If you'd like to support thoughtful and responsible board game media, consider donating to us on https://patreon.com/nopunincluded

Our board game podcast is called Talk Cardboard which you can find on your podcast devices or our website https://nopunincluded.com

Find us here:

Website - https://nopunincluded.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NoPunIncluded/

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nopunincluded/

BGG Review list - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/174680/

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
3:04 16
6:33 15
11:31 14
15:12 13
19:14 12
24:55 11
33:41 10
38:39 9
45:30 8
57:28 7
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Games of Essen 2025 - RANKED

✇Shut Up & Sit Down
Von: Shut Up & Sit Down

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We hope you enjoy this week's video, which is an elongated and trundling trip through MOST of the games that we played at this year's Essen! This is a chunky video in a loose, chatty format - we do hope you enjoy it as something a little bit different!

You can enjoy the podcast version here: https://bit.ly/Top22ofEssen25

Support the Show: https://bit.ly/SupportSUSD / http://ko-fi.com/shutupandsitdown / https://www.patreon.com/shutupandsitdown

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:36 - Chemical Overload
Buy in US: https://bit.ly/47IO1i6
00:09:15 - COLLECT!
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/3JoxOXw
00:14:31 - Tolleno
Buy in US: https://bit.ly/47ZUOW0
00:20:44 - A Carnivore Did It!
00:23:10 - Echoes of Time
Buy in US: https://bit.ly/3Xemyjv In UK: https://bit.ly/3JiLNOA
00:25:27 - Pyradice
00:30:37 - Tax the Rich
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/47HvO4K
00:33:42 - 3 Witches
00:39:26 - Agent Avenue
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/4nRurXi
00:45:44 - Recall
00:48:36 - Feya's Swamp
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/47FKAsz
00:56:21 - Wie Die Karnichel
01:00:08 - Milch Mit Abführmittel
01:05:26 - Big Shot
01:09:59 - Night Soil
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/4966qYO
01:13:16 - The White Castle: Duel
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/4nEp5OE
01:19:02 - National Economy
01:23:01 - Railway Boom
01:25:47 - Pulitzer
01:32:36 - Sanctuary
Buy in UK: https://bit.ly/3JzVk3S
01:36:38 - River Rats
01:41:35 - Ghost Lift

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Talisman 5th Edition Board Game Review – Does It Still Suck in 2025?

✇BoardGameBollocks
Von: BoardGameBollocks

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In this video, we take an in-depth look at Talisman 5th Edition, the newest version of the classic fantasy adventure board game. We break down the gameplay, components, and design updates, comparing them to earlier editions to see what’s improved and what still divides players. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Talisman, this review will help you decide if Talisman 5th Edition is worth adding to your collection—or if it still falls short.
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Exploding Kittens Made a Sword-Fighting Game?! #boardgames #brainsongames #podcast

✇Brains On Games
Von: Brains On Games

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Get ready to duel without the danger! In Let’s Hit Each Other With Fake Swords from Exploding Kittens, players grab foam swords, draw action cards, and swing for hilarious victory. It’s fast, physical, and full of laughter — the perfect party game for families and friends who don’t mind looking ridiculous.

In this quick review, I’ll show how the game plays, what makes it so funny, and why it’s one of the most absurd games Exploding Kittens has ever made.

#ExplodingKittens #BrainsOnGames #BoardGames #PartyGame #TabletopGames #FunnyGames #CardGames #FamilyGameNight #QuickReview #GameShorts
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Twilight Imperium 4: Thunder's Edge | Shelfside Review

✇Shelfside
Von: Shelfside

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We review the latest Ti4 expansion, after playing it four times! Well technically, we played Codex 4 3 times, then this once, but there’s a lot of crossover! This 2nd expansion for the top BGG game, Ti4 (with Pok) includes more asymmetric factions all the way to new 4x mechanics (Thunder’s edge + fracture). Explore the fracture and invest into the new legendary planets! Or play an entire new game mode with drafting, in Twilight’s Fall! There are patched cards from the codexes and cardboard pieces like the strategy cards. With the 20 galactic events, you can fix voting or even introduce RTS-isms with the Monuments to the Ages! Will this be the definitive first expansion to get, even with Prophecy of Kings already being out? How do the 6 new factions fare? What has become of the massive product Twilight Imperium, as maybe there could be a Ti5 one day?

Table of Contents
Overview - (0:00)
What’s New - (1:50)
Pros - (2:37)
Cons - (18:15)
Recommender Score - (20:36)
Alexander’s Personal Score - (26:21)
Ashton’s Personal Score - (28:42)

Support us:
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https://ko-fi.com/shelfside

Our Website!
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Purchase Games We’ve Reviewed! (Paid Link)
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Shelfside Social Media:
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Links to our other stuff:
Ashton's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ashtonwu
Daniel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/doyduh2

Stuff Used:
Spirit of the Law — Everything You’ve Wondered About Wonders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBEkT92YjC4

#boardgames #tabletop #review
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