Board Games with Scott - Video Explorations

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=4

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Derek Gallacher

(MacGee)

Canada

Such an underated game. This one always gets pulled out near the end of the night - regardless of the style of games that we've played. Heavy gamers like it, light gamers like it, our wives like it. It is always fun, and ultimately that's what we're looking for in a good game.

I just wish the game components were up to par. Too cheaply manufactured, but we're working on a custom board and play-mat that will solve these problems.

Posted Thu Mar 8, 2007 2:05 am
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Max Jamelli

(sigtaulefty)

United States
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania

I appreciated the video when I saw it on Youtube. Some of the rules in the rulebook weren't clear to me, so it helped seeing and hearing them. Thank you.

Posted Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:23 pm
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Vaughn Sandor

United States
Eastlake
Ohio

The BBC series is far better than the excellent NBC one. Now go watch it.

This is not me but I have been known to dance like David Brent on occasion.

I got to play this recently and it was much easier to learn and more fun to play than I expected.

Posted Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:41 pm
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Ed Sherman

(edosan)

United States
Colorado Springs
Colorado

I got this game based on Scott's review.

Posted Mon Jan 5, 2009 4:08 am
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2. Board Game: Cranium Hoopla [Average Rating:6.31 Overall Rank:1679]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=6

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Jason Thomas

(Jathomas)

United States
Chamblee
Georgia

This is our favorite party game. I need to write a review of it. I generally dislike these but Hoopla, while not revolutionary, is really a lot of fun.

Posted Tue Aug 1, 2006 12:45 pm
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Bernard Donohue

(puffinslayer)

United States
Newark
California

Recently bought this based on your review. HUGE hit with my friends.

Posted Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:56 am
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David Seddon

(Admiral Fisher)

United Kingdom
Congleton
Cheshire

Hoopla is excellent and quite hard.

I'm one of those who thinks the original Cranium is much better than most folks care to admit, but I agree that Hoopla is a smashing game.

Posted Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:31 pm
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3. Board Game: Friedrich [Average Rating:7.59 Overall Rank:160]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=8

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

nate ben-porat

(freezing chicken)

Israel
Jerusalem

that was a great one scott

Posted Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:15 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

I want to play with supply line cubes! Looks very neat.

Posted Fri May 12, 2006 11:24 pm
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4. Board Game: Hoity Toity [Average Rating:6.59 Overall Rank:670]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=9

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

Looks like a fun family game by "that Settlers guy"

Posted Fri May 12, 2006 11:36 pm
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James Davis

(jamesdavis)

Australia
Canberra

its not too bad, nothing great nothing poor. If you like auction games it might be for you.

Posted Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:13 pm
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Nicolas Beudin

(preacher95)

France

funny review
great game, unique system

Posted Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:47 pm
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Vaughn Sandor

United States
Eastlake
Ohio

The BBC series is far better than the excellent NBC one. Now go watch it.

This is not me but I have been known to dance like David Brent on occasion.

This is one of my guilty pleasures.
It's basically rock, paper, scissors but damn if it isn't fun.

Posted Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:43 pm
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5. Board Game: Heroscape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie [Average Rating:7.39 Overall Rank:146]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=10

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Bernard Donohue

(puffinslayer)

United States
Newark
California

Still can't believe you called them "dolls"

shake

Posted Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:42 am
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Dean Weller

(DeanCornel)

United Kingdom
London
Kent

Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!Doll!

if Scott wants to call em dolls..that alright by me...

Posted Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:45 am
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Harvester of Eyes.

(scribidinus)

United States
Louisville
Kentucky

My demeanor was meaner.

Even before I saw your Heroscape segment I was wondering at what size a miniature became a doll. Now I know, they are all dolls.

Posted Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:54 pm
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Mr Hen

(MrHen)

United States
Fridley
Minnesota

Okay, that is really annoying.

Posted Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:26 pm
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Da Geek

(jcikal)

United States

Florida

Hello Dolly meeple

Posted Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:04 am
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6. Board Game: Mahjong [Average Rating:7.07 Overall Rank:319]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=11

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

I thought about picking this up...until the bit about it taking 5 hours to play shake

Posted Fri May 12, 2006 11:26 pm
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Lewis Igo

(Igloo cool)

United States
St. Paul
Minnesota

We do the same and play a couple of rounds.

Posted Tue Aug 1, 2006 2:24 pm
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Jason Worron

(Cyclonus)

Canada
Burlington
Ontario

The Japanese version plays by default only two rounds (East & South), plus the dealer doesn't repeat during the East round on a draw hand(unless he is 'Ready'). The downside is Japanese Mah-Jongg has a steeper learning curve...i.e. hand value minimums to be legal, a bunch of special hands to memorize, plus the Dora and Riichi rules.

Posted Tue Aug 1, 2006 4:42 pm
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Mark Taraba

(taraba)

United States
Lake in the Hills
Illinois

"Mine, Mine, Mine!!!"

Posted Wed Nov 1, 2006 10:59 pm
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John Di Ponio

(JohnnyD)

United States
Warren
Michigan

Really helped clear up things I did not understand. Also, learing about the different rules was nice....I will stick to the classic set....the Americanized rules are a bit nuts.

Posted Wed May 16, 2007 7:42 pm
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7. Board Game: Lost Cities [Average Rating:7.14 Overall Rank:203]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=14

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

J W

(Ransom)

United States

California

I bought this one based on you'r rec. My wife and I play it all the time. arrrh

Posted Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:45 pm
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Rob Robinson

(zombiegod)

England
Rotherham
South Yorkshire

Effortless...

... Mighty Trust Krusher

I loved this review. I thought the costume and intro was very professionally done, and set the scene perfectly!

Well Done!

Posted Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:12 pm
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Rob Leveille

(Phelonius)

Canada
St. Catharines
Ontario

I bought this one because all of your wives liked it. Mine hated it. She said it was all luck, just what cards you were dealt. She said there wasn't much decision-making involved.

Sigh. I love my wife.

Posted Tue Mar 6, 2007 10:50 am
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Pepper Spray: It's a food product, essentially...

United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin

Another great vlog Scott. I bought it and my girlfriend and I play it all the time.

Posted Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:29 pm
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Vaughn Sandor

United States
Eastlake
Ohio

The BBC series is far better than the excellent NBC one. Now go watch it.

This is not me but I have been known to dance like David Brent on occasion.

Not a game I would play more than once a night but for those 3 hands it's a good time.

Posted Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:44 pm
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8. Board Game: Why Did the Chicken...? [Average Rating:6.22 Overall Rank:2223]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=15

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

Mark Wilder

(JoeyHemlock)

United States
Evanston
Illinois

This was an awesome episode, Scott. Your Fozzie impersonation was spot on, right down to the bad jokes, and I loved the outtake at the end! I really enjoy your show and look forward to lots more in the future.

Posted Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:55 am
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Chris B

(SybotCB)

United States
Oxford
Mississippi

Lets go Blues!

I agree. I so wanted to throw a tomato at my computer screen, but alas, there were no tomatoes in my fridge. Please everyone, go to the grocery before viewing this episode.

Posted Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:51 pm
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9. Board Game: Santiago [Average Rating:7.21 Overall Rank:226]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=16

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

nate ben-porat

(freezing chicken)

Israel
Jerusalem

great one!

Posted Sat Mar 4, 2006 4:05 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

Good to know I wasn't the only one drooling while watching this episode

Posted Fri May 12, 2006 11:31 pm
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George

(gfreaky)

United States
Potomac
Maryland

Bought this one because of you! Sent an email to the publisher noting that fact

Posted Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:55 pm
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Sonja Elen Kisa

(Sonja)

Canada
Toronto
Ontario

One of my favourite games evar.

Posted Wed Jul 4, 2007 11:13 am
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Jeff Lewis

(OldUncleAl)

United States

Texas

Thanks for the great review. I will be adding this to my list right now.

Posted Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:25 am
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10. Board Game: Indonesia [Average Rating:7.75 Overall Rank:95]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=17

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Posted Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm

George Leach

(Jugular)

United Kingdom
Salford
Greater Manchester

The vlog on this made me want to play it. The price when I found it made me want to find someone with a copy.

Posted Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:35 am
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

This looks really really cool. I can just imagine the feeling of my brain exploding when contemplating the effects of a possible merger wow

And being able to manufacture goods, or ship them, or both, sounds really really fun!

Posted Fri May 12, 2006 11:22 pm
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Michael Webb

(CortexBomb)

United States
The City of Steel
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Exceptionally useful...before I played Indonesia I ended up watching this explanation twice, and it really helped me to grasp the game mechanics much more firmly.

I plan to point all of my new players to the file, because it really seems like the easiest way to learn the game.

Thanks for this one in particular Scott!

Posted Thu Oct 5, 2006 9:47 pm
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Justin Robben

(Kalidor)

United States
Spring Hill
Florida

I couldn't agree with Michael more...this one was very useful! Reading the rulebook, although it is organized well enough, didn't have enugh examples and some concepts were blurry. This vlog really cleared most things up.
Thanks alot, Scott!

I also have heard great things about your Die Macher vlog and intend to watch that one intently as well... cool

Posted Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:04 pm
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John Di Ponio

(JohnnyD)

United States
Warren
Michigan

This video review pushed me over the edge for wanting this game. I have no idea why I did not want it before....I have R&B and Antiquity and love them both!

Posted Wed May 16, 2007 7:39 pm
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11. Board Game: Ticket to Ride [Average Rating:7.49 Overall Rank:74]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=19

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Posted Fri Mar 3, 2006 1:07 pm

Andrew Breitenbach

(breity)

United States
Salt Lake City
Utah

Thanks! I bought this game because of your vlog. And I was able to turn around and explain it perfectly to some people I picked up at the airport (my fiancee being one of them) in the car, and then we started playing immediately when we got home, because of how good of a job you did (and the game is not all that hard to grasp, let's be honest

). Thanks again!

Posted Sun May 6, 2007 3:45 am
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12. Board Game: Antike [Average Rating:7.21 Overall Rank:228]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=20

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Posted Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:24 am

Dan Scott

(PsyJam)

Canada
Port Perry
Ontario

This is a very hot game for me now, and I thank you for your vlog - although I had already convinced myself to buy it, your vlog solidified that resolve. Many thanks, keep it up! I hope to see you on your own proper TV show some day.

Posted Tue May 9, 2006 1:42 pm
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Andrea Coffey

(thingo)

Australia
The Dandenongs
Victoria

Thanks for your explanation Scott. The first time I played Antike, it took almost three hours(!), with much meta-gaming analysis on the part of some around the table, as to how others should be playing the game. I resolved never to play it again.

Anyway, many weeks later, after viewing your very entertaining video, Antike was what everyone wanted to play, and I allowed myself to be persuaded. It actually wasn't too bad. The players were all different, but I think it was your explanation that made the real difference.

Posted Thu Jun 1, 2006 9:27 am
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Matthew Watson

(HisDivineShadow)

United Kingdom
Edinburgh

Yes, this vlog convinced me that I need the game.

However, I'm now waiting for the imminent release of the second issue.

Posted Sat Sep 2, 2006 11:42 am
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Chris Snyder

(Driver 8)

United States
Selinsgrove
Pennsylvania

Your vlog put this game on my wishlist!

Posted Mon May 14, 2007 9:53 pm
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13. Board Game: Pizza Box Football [Average Rating:6.40 Overall Rank:1286]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=21

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Posted Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:36 pm

Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

Endless dice-rolling & chart reading? Mmmm. Sign me up!

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Greg Michealson

(mrspank)

United States
Maple Grove
Minnesota

Quote:

Endless dice-rolling & chart reading? Mmmm. Sign me up!

I used to love this sort of stuff when I was a teenager. I wonder if I still do? Maybe I'll have to give Pizza Box Football a shot sometime.

Posted Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:59 pm
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Christian Sinclair

(ctskas)

United States
Shawnee
Kansas

Bought it after watching the vlog. Really liked it. And it didn't feel all that random despite the endless dice rolling. Unfortunately, I have not had any recent gaming opportunities with just one other person. Our last few game nights have had over 15 people!

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Roger McKay

(RogMcK)

Canada
Bedford
Nova Scotia

Looks like a decent (with the expansion) NFL simulation. I still would prefer Paydirt (I still own my 1978 edition), as it has more plays (9 offensive, 6 defensive) and thus more strategy options. If I saw it in a local store I would pick it up to have a game covering recent teams.

Posted Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:31 pm
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Roger McKay

(RogMcK)

Canada
Bedford
Nova Scotia

ctskas wrote:

Bought it after watching the vlog. Really liked it. And it didn't feel all that random despite the endless dice rolling. Unfortunately, I have not had any recent gaming opportunities with just one other person. Our last few game nights have had over 15 people!

BTW, Paydirt is very easily adapted to play in a solitaire setting. You can make up charts representing different field position, down, and yardage remaining situations and use a die to choose the opposing team's play. These charts can be quite detailed, taking score and time remaining into account as well. I would think that this game could be handled in a similar manner. Avalon Hill's old 'All-Star Replay' magazine had a few articles on solitaire coaching systems for PD and 'Bowl Bound' the college football version.

If I am feeling energetic someday, I will put something up in the 'Paydirt' section.

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14. Board Game: Ticket to Ride: Märklin Edition [Average Rating:7.42 Overall Rank:117]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=22
(also TTR Europe and TTR Switzerland via the computer game)

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Posted Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:05 pm

Timothy Flanagan

(Tiptoes)

United States

Washington

Really appreciate these, Scott, especially this particular one, complete with celebrity guest!

Tim

Posted Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:51 am
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JessA

(Jatoha)

United States
Southwestern
Michigan

Fox by Miss Turtle Artist, now the Mockingjay and furthermore, I think tipping in GeekQuestions should be fixed.

This episode is fantastic. Scott, I can't tell you how much I enjoy these shows, they're just great.

Posted Tue Apr 4, 2006 2:31 pm
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Mike Marshall

(mmarshallmd)

United States
Sudlersville
Maryland

This was a great episode!

Posted Thu Apr 6, 2006 5:02 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

I'm not a big fan of Ticket to Ride, but seeing Alan Moon sit in on your show was pretty interesting. To be able to see a designer describe and explain his own games is a unique opportunity.

And it's also a sign that BGWS is getting pretty big! Very exciting!

I wasn't expecting to care much about the episode, but Marklin does look pretty neat. Long routes & short routes balanced, throw in passengers and country connection cards...it all adds up to be something interesting I think.

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15. Board Game: The Big Idea [Average Rating:6.40 Overall Rank:1388]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=24

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Posted Tue Apr 4, 2006 12:56 pm

16. Board Game: Fury of Dracula [Average Rating:7.28 Overall Rank:170]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=29

6 comments [Hide]

Posted Thu Apr 6, 2006 4:51 pm

JessA

(Jatoha)

United States
Southwestern
Michigan

Fox by Miss Turtle Artist, now the Mockingjay and furthermore, I think tipping in GeekQuestions should be fixed.

The furry of dracula-- groan shake

Posted Thu Apr 6, 2006 5:41 pm
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Greg Michealson

(mrspank)

United States
Maple Grove
Minnesota

"Do not call me a doll."

shake

Great review, Scott! Keep up the good work. We're playing this game tonight thanks to your review. And, yes, I commented on Fantasy Flight's website how much I enjoyed the review. I also added that I wasn't a shill.

Posted Thu May 11, 2006 5:35 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

A note to game companies. If you're not going to ship minis pre-painted, at least make them different colours so it can be played right out of the box.

I hate painting minis cry

Posted Fri May 12, 2006 11:45 pm
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Germán R. Gómez

(herman_the_german)

United States
Chula Vista
California

"The furry of dracula-- groan shake

"

Hey, many people are into furries. I'm not.

Not that there is anything wrong with it.

Posted Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:55 pm
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E J

(Sarge77)

United States
Tucson
Arizona

Great review Scott, thanks again.

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Rob Leveille

(Phelonius)

Canada
St. Catharines
Ontario

Quote:

Hey, many people are into furries. I'm not.

I thought that was plushies.

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17. Board Game: To Court the King [Average Rating:6.48 Overall Rank:855]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=30

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Posted Sat Apr 15, 2006 5:44 am

Carlos Araujo

(Silbach)

Brazil
Brasília
DF

I watch this one. Great review! Made want to play this game

Posted Fri May 26, 2006 4:27 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

I'll definitely be picking up Rio Grande's english version "To Crown a King" when it is published! laugh

Posted Sat May 27, 2006 5:35 am
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Rob Leveille

(Phelonius)

Canada
St. Catharines
Ontario

I never thought that a Euro-ized version of Yatzee could look so appealing.

Posted Tue Mar 6, 2007 10:53 am
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Adam vanLangenberg

(vanadamme)

Australia
Cheltenham
Victoria

Just picked this up based on your video. Within about 15 minutes of the video in fact

I've played it twice so far as a two-player game and it was ok. Will hopefully get a chance to try with more people soon.

Stop making me spend money!

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18. Board Game: Poker [Average Rating:6.76 Overall Rank:494]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

Poker Chips
http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=32

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Posted Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:35 pm

JessA

(Jatoha)

United States
Southwestern
Michigan

Fox by Miss Turtle Artist, now the Mockingjay and furthermore, I think tipping in GeekQuestions should be fixed.

Me before watching: "I won't watch all of this episode, I don't need no stinkin' poker chips."

Me after watching: "I must get some poker chips!"

Posted Tue May 9, 2006 1:29 pm
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Alain Baum

(DukeOfEarl)

Luxembourg
Grevenmacher

Hehe, I know what you mean, I felt about the same way. I don't think I will spend that much on it - 400$ is a lot of money.

Scott, your vlogs are awesome! Keep up the good work!

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Chris Shaffer

(TheCat)

United States
Portland
Oregon

I was surprised there wasn't any discussion of the lower denominations, since nearly all the 18xx discussions on this topic strongly suggest getting chips in $2 and $20 denominations.

Posted Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:09 pm
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Bill Cazemier

(BanterBill)

Canada
Ottawa
ON (Ontario)

Having watched most of the excellent "Board Games With Scott" episodes, this is my favourite.

I like poker and blackjack, both of which are of course better and easier with chips, and so the idea of ditching board game paper money for chips occurred to me previously. I thought I was familiar with the types of chips out there, but this episode was a real eye opener to the various options. Still I think I can add a few comments, on why chips should be used, suggest a standard denomination by colour, and offer some chip usage tips.

When it comes to chips, casinos are the masters at their usage; their methods and techniques are sound and efficient. In all the many games of chance (not just poker, which is why I refer to chips as chips, and not poker chips; actually I think the correct term is "token"), casinos simply won't allow game play with anything other than their own chips. Why is this? For three reasons:
1. ease and speed of use (faster games)
2. disassociate players from their money (promotes gambling freely)
3. durability (cheaper)

Ever watch a casino dealer handle chips? There is no way they could handle paper money even remotely as quick, and despite this speed the players can easily follow along. A single chip is easy to pickup and handle, it does not need to be unfolded, flattened, will always stay level, won't blow away, doesn't mind getting dirty, and can be cleaned. Things get even better with groups of chips, as handling is still very easy, while counting can be done fast and at a glance if the chips are uniformly stacked. A large heap of chips can be counted in seconds, by making stacks of chips of equal height. Doing simple math on multiple stacks of chips will give the total without having to pickup and count each and every one.

In gambling players tend to view chips without the caution of bills. They disassociate themselves from their money. A bet of $100 on a hand of blackjack is more likely to occur if all the player has to do is put down a single black chip, then if they had to reach in their pocket and pull out a roll of bills; even a single Benjamin is cause for thought. In a betting situation, it's very easy to create a stack of chips with the same colours as the stack you have to match, and as such there is no need to know the actual amount you're betting. Don't fall into this trap. Always be aware of what the chips mean.

Like coins, chips are far more durable then bills. A coin in constant general circulation is expected to last at least 20 years, while a bill is not expected to last more than a year. Quality chips should outlast their owner, and can be used across any game where money is tracked. Even the cheapest chips are more usable then paper.

There are a few other aspects of chips outside the scope of the episode:
1. The need for some slipperiness
2. Denominations by colour
3. Counting chips
4. Hiding chips

While it is important for stacking that the chips tend to stick together as Scott explains extremely well, it's also important that the chips can still slide off each other. Why? It helps to match stacks of chips. A casino dealer will issue say 10 chips, by first counting out (by eye or feel) a stack of 5 chips, and then placing a much large stack of chips next to the stack of 5, and with their index finger sliding off the excess leaving behind another stack of 5. For 20 chips, a stack of 5 is created, and 3 equal height stacks are measured off. In this way only a few chips (usually 5 of them) have to be counted (by eye or feel), the rest is about creating stacks and simple arithmetic. You could create stacks of 10 chips, but a stack this tall is harder to manage and increases the likelihood of being knocked over when measuring off additional stacks. For counting, 5 chips per stack is what the casinos use as it works best. Why reinvent the wheel?

As for the values of the chips, my suggestion is to follow the casino standard. Yellow=0.5, white=1, red=5, green=25, black=100, purple=500, orange=1000, gray=5000. Why? I'd rather not make a $100 bet in a casino by mistake, because I got use to thinking of the black chip as $5 for some board game. Besides it's less stuff to remember if you use one standard across all games. If you follow the standard casino chip colour values, then it becomes unnecessary to have a printed value or sticker on any chip, nor do you have to constantly flip chips over to the printed side if they are only printed on one side. In a casino setting players tend to ignore what's printed (it's mainly a casino identification to prevent chips from else where being used) on the chip, and refer to chips by colours. For example a player wanting change for a $100 in bills may say "3 greens and the rest in reds". In the event that your game needs higher denominations, just multiply by 10, 100, or whatever, and so a white $1 chip could be worth $100, while a black $100 chip is now a $10000. If you need a memory aid, set up a reference near the game by putting the corresponding chip on the appropriate bill from the original game.

With the standard casino chip colours, and stacking chips in groups of 5, counting chips becomes trivial. A single stack of yellow chips is $2.50, (5 chips at $0.50 each), a stack of white is $5, for red $25, for green $125 (5 chips at $25 each), and for black $500. 10 stacks of yellow chips is $25, 4 stacks of red is $100, 4 stacks of green is $500, and 2 stacks of black is $1000.

What happens if the player needs a non-multiple of 5 chips, say 24 chips. Easy. Count off (by eye or feel) a stack of 5, then measure off 3 more stacks, so that's 4 stacks of 5 chips each, or 20, and lay the remaining 4 chips down individually. An even better technique would be to create 5 stacks of 5 chips, then remove one chip (so you have 4 in one stack) and slightly skew that stack to form a "staircase", which calls attention to the fact there are less then 5 chips in that stack. An easy way to skew stacked chips is to give them a flick of the index finger, not enough to knock them over but enough to get the staircase effect, so that each chip can be easily seen as a step in the staircase. If you stack chips in groups of 5 and use the staircase effect, then anyone can glance at a bunch of chips and easily tally up their value. Watching a casino dealer at work handling chips could also be helpful for other chip techniques, and for this you don't even have to gamble.

One commenter mentioned a need for a $20 chip. You could use a non-standard casino chip colour (say brown), but I'd suggest using 4 red chips ($5 x 4) instead. A payoff would be either in an identical stack of red chips (a larger stack measured off with the index finger), or a single green chip (valued at $25) and the loss of one of your red chips ($25 -$5 =$20).

Scott mentioned in the video that there may be a need to somehow hide the amount of chips you have from other players. I'd suggest using stacks of other than 5 chips, mixing up the colours within the stack, as well as putting your low denomination chips out front and visible to other players, while hiding your high denomination chips in a row behind and on the bottom of their stacks and with low denominations on top. In this way other players can't use simple arithmetic to count your chips, nor can they see your higher denomination chips.

One last note. Scott mentioned the possible confusion caused by multi-coloured edge spots, especially if they match a chip colour. I agree, and prefer mostly solid coloured edges with small white edge spots. What is the purpose of the edge spots, anyhow? Edge spots make distinguishing the chips in a stack much easier. In any event from a casino perspective, the dealer handles chips by stacks, and the video surveillance captures mostly overhead views, so the edge is mostly a convenience to the player and when chips are stored in their racks.

In summary, there needs to be a balance between sticky and slippery chips to promote stacking as well as ease of measuring off and creating identical stacks of chips, and thereby being able to count stacks of 5 chips at a glance. In addition I'd suggest using the casino colour chip values as the standard in all games.

I hope this long comment is helpful to some.

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Pepper Spray: It's a food product, essentially...

United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin

Jatoha wrote:

Me before watching: "I won't watch all of this episode, I don't need no stinkin' poker chips."

Me after watching: "I must get some poker chips!"

Same here! laugh

Posted Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:32 pm
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19. Board Game: Thurn and Taxis [Average Rating:7.19 Overall Rank:180]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=34

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Posted Fri May 19, 2006 11:20 am

Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

Hmm...not sure about this one. I think the reaction to this would be "so what?"

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 9:09 pm
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Bill

(latindog)

United States
Sayville
New York

I watched this episode the night before making a game order. I am now $22 poorer.

Despite that, I can honestly say, "Thanks, Scott."

BTW, I wrote to Rio Grande telling them about how I made my purchase based on your blog (as you had asked).

Posted Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:11 am
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Bill

(latindog)

United States
Sayville
New York

I watched this episode the night before making a game order. I am now $22 poorer. Nonetheless, I can honestly say, "Thanks, Scott."

BTW, I wrote an email to Rio Grande letting them know that I made my purchase based on your show. Hope it helps.

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Ryan Bruns

(kingofthegrill)

United States
Roy
Utah

Thanks for the Video Scott. I too purchased this game after your presentation. Keep up the good work. I will Email Rio Grande Games to let them about know about your preview and my purchase. Thanks

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James Davis

(jamesdavis)

Australia
Canberra

im not impressed by this game, i think i expected too much from speil des jahres. BUt i did certainly get my €7 worth of gaming.

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Ryan Bruns

(kingofthegrill)

United States
Roy
Utah

This was my first intro to your gamming vlog. I was lloking into this game and stumbled across your vlog. I am a faithful sunscriber now and have purchased several games including this one due to your video reviews. Thanks, and keep up the good work. P.S. I did email Rio to let them know.

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20. Board Game: Power Grid [Average Rating:8.09 Overall Rank:5]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=35

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Posted Fri May 19, 2006 11:20 am

Charles F.

(charlesf)

Germany
Berlin

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Power Grid is a top-rated medium-weight strategy game...

Scott, while Power Grid may not be a Die Macher or Warfrog game, I'd sure rate it as a heavy-weight.

In any case, I really like what you're doing, Scott. Particularly the humour you bring to the table. Thanks.

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Ryan Bruns

(kingofthegrill)

United States
Roy
Utah

Great review. I have used some of your vlog links to have people in my gamming group watch before we play so they can get familiar to the game. It seems to work, so basically your doing the work for me

thanks Scott.

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Mike Bruington

(old hat)

United States

California

There is no way I would have bought this game if not for this episode. Building power plants? snore

Only after seeing it and hearing about it was I interested.

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Scott Davis

(JackCrap66)

United States
Tri-Cities
Washington

I second Old Hat's comment. I thought the theme sounded boring. but I was SO wrong! I bought it right away and after one play I ordered the expansions! This is a "powerfully" good game! Thanks Scott for the vid and a big thanks to Friedemann for another hit!

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Pepper Spray: It's a food product, essentially...

United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin

Another great vlog Scott. Thank you. I bought the game and e-mailed a link to my gaming group so we could get a head start on the intro to the game.

I also wanted to comment on the huge amount of work you put into these videos. Getting an interview with the designer is above and beyond and I surely appreciate it.

Keep up the good work!

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21. Board Game: Cleopatra and the Society of Architects [Average Rating:6.83 Overall Rank:424]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=36

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Posted Fri Jun 2, 2006 8:18 pm

Hubert Spala

(Saise)

Poland

Fantastic Videoshow

Now I know that i must buy this game, its looks fantastic for me and my family. Thanks for review Scott.

Posted Sat Jun 3, 2006 3:01 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

Yeah...looks like it could be fun. Looks a lot better than I thought it would be.

Posted Mon Jun 5, 2006 9:11 pm
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Rob Bradley

(Spacehulk)

United States
Belleville
Wisconsin

Thanks for the reveiw Scott. I bought this yesterday and plan on plying it today. Instead of teaching the rules to my group, I just forwarded the link to your review, hopefully this will save time when we play!

Posted Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:06 pm
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Rob Bradley

(Spacehulk)

United States
Belleville
Wisconsin

Yes, just as I suspected, we got off the ground quickly and without delay, everyone tha tplayed had watched your video and there was only minor questions before we started up. The games went so smoothly it was commented (tongue in cheek i hope) that from now on, we should only play new games in which Scott has taught us through video example.

Posted Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:20 pm
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Jim Quinlan

(Merlin88)

United States
Unspecified
Massachusetts

I gotta agree w/ everyone else.I think you've done a GREAT job in your reviews!I was gonna pass on this one,until I saw your review,now I can't wait to play it!
I just wanted to say,I've seen several VR's done by other people and I think yours blows 'em away.You seem comfortable in front of the camera and explain things in a clear and precise manner.You seem to be a likeable fella,so keep up the good work and I look forward to your next review!

Posted Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:01 am
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22. Board Game: Apples to Apples [Average Rating:6.37 Overall Rank:999]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

Attribute as well
http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=37

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Posted Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:56 am

Greg Michealson

(mrspank)

United States
Maple Grove
Minnesota

Why review this game? It's been around for quite some time and it's so darn easy to learn. Just curious.

Posted Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:06 pm
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Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

The real reason of this episode was to introduce people to Attribute. Apples to Apples was presented as an entry point to people as they might feel comfortable with that game.

The geeklist format doesn't let me make two games in an entry, and I want my numbers in the list to correspond to the show numbers.

Finally, please remember that my intended audience for the show goes far beyond the BGGers. Through my entries in Itunes and DemocracyTV, many people completely new to this hobby are finding the show. So, I want to do shows like this interspersed with new things, figuring some viewers might think, "Hey, I've played that..." and then see something new or try a different episode.

Posted Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:50 pm
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Kevin H

China
Xiangtan
Hunan

Quote:

Why review this game? It's been around for quite some time and it's so darn easy to learn. Just curious.

Yeah but like Scott said, Apples to Apples isn't as popular as you'd think. I've never brought it out and have someone say "Hey I've played that" or even "Hey I've heard of that".

And why not review old games? Scott reviewed Mah Jongg and that isn't exactly a hot new release

Attribute looks interesting. I don't like games like Things in a Box or Balderdash where everyone writes their own answers as things tend to get silly. But having one person create a noun for each round, matched by cards by everyone else...is pretty neat. And the slap jack element could be fun too, much more appealing than Apples' "throw something in as fast as possible" version of things.

Posted Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:52 am
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Alain Baum

(DukeOfEarl)

Luxembourg
Grevenmacher

Funny, me and my friends had already played Attribute (due to my having discovered it on brettspielwelt.de). So when we were introduced to Apples to Apples at Essen, we went like "Meh, we'd rather play Attribute."

Posted Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:24 am
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Ryan Schreyer

(Trachalio)

Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba

I picked up this game early on in the week based solely on the v'log episode. Hoping to play it tomorrow night when I have friends over!

Posted Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:01 am
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Pepper Spray: It's a food product, essentially...

United States
Milwaukee
Wisconsin

Ordered my copy of Attribute! Thanks Scott.

Can't wait to play it with the family on Thanksgiving.

Posted Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:35 pm
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23. Board Game: Masons [Average Rating:6.64 Overall Rank:725]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=38

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Posted Fri Jul 7, 2006 1:16 pm

Guido von TricTrac

(Hieken)

Germany
Konstanz

"MauerBauer" is such a silly name. They were sacrificing the chance on a good name for an alliteration that's simply stupid.
Indeed, it is wrong: A "Bauer" is a farmer, not a builder. *Sigh* Just children say "Bauer", derived from "bauen" (to build).

Posted Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:16 am
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Mike Neff

(tuneloon)

United States
Olathe
Kansas

Yet another that Scott has helped pursuade me into purchasing. I even dropped a line to Rio Grande games to let them know how much his video reviews are pursuading me. I'm not sure that the review on Die Macher is going to get me there though (I'd love to give it a try after watching that review, but it is too long for most of my gamer friends).

Posted Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:32 am
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Steve Immer

(remmievets)

United States
St. Louis
Missouri

I also bought this game because of your review. I look forward to the next episode

Posted Tue Aug 1, 2006 12:43 am
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Michael Kröhnert

(Michel)

Germany
Aachen

@Hieken

The term "Maschinenbauer" (mechanical engineer) certainly is not a kid's term and does not mean ...farmer either - and there are many more examples.

In fact, though I do not know the game, I do like the title.

BTW - this is no alliteration (= same first letters), just a simple rhyme.

Posted Wed Aug 2, 2006 12:29 pm
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Guido von TricTrac

(Hieken)

Germany
Konstanz

@Michel: I disagree. The term "Maschinenbauer" is colloquial.

Posted Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:46 am
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24. Board Game: Die Macher [Average Rating:7.75 Overall Rank:49]

Scott Nicholson

United States
Fayetteville
New York

http://www.boardgameswithscott.com/?p=40

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Posted Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:34 pm

Luís Evangelista

(drzodiacus)

Portugal
Santa Iria Azoia

This one is awsome!!!
With it I finally managed to understand how the game works!
High praise for Scott!

Posted Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:01 am
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Vaughn Sandor

United States
Eastlake
Ohio

The BBC series is far better than the excellent NBC one. Now go watch it.

This is not me but I have been known to dance like David Brent on occasion.

I'm definitely going to watch this episode.
I'm hoping it will make me take the shrinkwrap off it and introduce it to my group.

Posted Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:50 pm
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Garry Jackson

(garryj99)

United Kingdom
Brighton
East Sussex

Great review and it looks a great game - but I can't imagine I would ever persuade anyone to play it with me.

Posted Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:55 am
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Jighm Brown

(Jighm)

United States
Rossville
Indiana

Really loved the video. I bought it because of your explanation. I do need to correct you on one issue. You said that you play round one and then repeat it 7 times. You only repeat it 6 times. There are 7 rounds in the game, not 8.

Jighm

Posted Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:41 pm
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Sander Cox

(shrek)

Netherlands
Vleuten
Utrecht

Put on my wishlist based on your video.
Recently got it as a present and even more recently started played it. Watched your video first again before digging thru the rule book.

Your video has helped me understand the rules in a single shot.

It's a marvelous game, but I was lucky to have a dedicated boardgaming weekend otherwise the time to play would not allow it to be played.

Thanks for this video!

Posted Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:23 am
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25. Board Game: Aqua Romana [Average Rating:6.43 Overall Rank:1152]

Scott Nicholson