*SLIGHT RULES CLARIFICATION + VARIANT IDEA:* In Big Shot during setup, I made a slight goof: When you are placing all the groups of 4 cubes, *each group must have at least 2 different colors.* I accidentally had 1 group of 4 yellow cubes, which is not allowed per the rules. But it would make an exciting auction, that's for sure! _Anyway_ this got me thinking of a *fun variant to try:* What if you made 4 groups like that during setup, one for each player color? i.e. Set up 1 group of 4 yellows, 1 group of 4 reds, 1 group of 4 blues, and 1 group of 4 browns. You could place them equidistant from each other, and then randomize the rest of the groups. That way, each player would be guaranteed 1 auction of all 4 cubes in their color, but you wouldn't know _when_ it would happen. It might be too swingy & random from that D6 roll, but it still might be fun to try! The game is short enough that you could definitely try out some variants. If you have any other variant ideas, post them below!
So happy you enjoyed Big Shot UDG!! And THANK YOU SO MUCH for the shoutout and the link to my video!! You ROCK! 👏😺 Totally agree Playte have been really bringing back some awesome old cult classics! Really love their direction as well! The castles and pawns were my favorite too! Classic Alex Randolf mechanic, I love it! The cancelation part. It's in other games too like the game, What the Heck, the card game. Definitely best at 4, I'd only play it with that player count for sure, glad you went with 4 first! Awesome explanation of Big Shot! AMAZING VIDEO like always UDG!! 👏😺
Happy to share!!! Thanks for all your support as well & your great recommendations! I’ll have to check out What The Heck, totally missed that game as well! 😅
@@undiscovered_gamesIt's another Alex Randolph title, with the same cancelation mechanic. Although this one is a card game, but still plenty of fun! I still highly recommend Revolution with the expansion for 6p. A super duper good time! Thank you so much again for the shoutout!!! Appreciate you man! 👏😺
You continue to kill me with the games you cover. I'm a game designer and subscribe to dozens of review channels. Yours is absolutely my favorite. In fact, when you release a new video I have to wait till the end of the day to watch because I know the mechanisms featured are going to inspire and distract me for the rest of the work day. This video in particular was super helpful, as I've been searching for this new version of Big Shot for awhile. Big Shot on the Playte ebay page doesn't come up in search engines here in the US, so I haven't been able to track it down until now. Can't wait for it to arrive. I already picked up Kreta after watching your review. This new Playte version looks cool, but I'm happy with the old school one. Now you just have to help me track down the OG version of Intrige you covered, that's a tough one! Thanks again for the work you put into these videos. You do a great job of explaining games, it really clicks with my brain.
Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate your comment; it inspires me to keep making videos. I definitely analyze games from a design perspective more than anything, so I’m glad that clicks with you. I have no clue where to begin on designing my own game, so I admire people who can design games because my brain doesn’t work that way 😅 I know what I like and dislike, though! I’m so happy my channel is inspiring to you, and that’s awesome you’re going to get Big Shot! It’s so simple & awesome! Yeah, if you have Kreta, you won’t really need Sardegna also unless you want to free up some shelf space 😅 Thanks again for the awesome comment 😊
@@undiscovered_games Quick followup... Got my copy of Big Shot last week from Playte's eBay store (really fast, like you said) and played it last night with my group. Loved it. Very simple to learn & teach, and man do the decisions get crunchy at the end! Looking forward to playing again and not overbidding (final score was in the red). Really smart design, thanks again for the info on how to get it.
@@mrmicrophone4860 That's awesome, thanks so much for the followup! It's definitely a pacing type of game. Can't overspend. Makes the decisions soooo crunchy like you said! So glad you enjoyed it!
These look like my kind of games! Also just want to say thank you for making videos about undiscovered board games that deserve more love. I really enjoy your videos. Clear explanation and impressions. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for the kind words! Comments like this motivate me to continue making content 😊😊 I am passionate about digging through piles of old games & finding the best ones to share!!
Another wonderful presentation! Thanks for addressing the folds showing us that the board sits flat! It irks me when boards don’t sit flat on the table 😖 That one looks nice and flat! 🤩
Thank you! When I posted my unboxing reel on Instagram, some people were asking about how flat the game board stayed, so I wanted to make sure I highlighted that in the video. When I first opened the game, I was a bit concerned about all the folds, but the folds bend both ways, and the magnets inside really add some nice weight to help keep it flat. It's a great production!!
After learning about Kreta from one of your earlier videos, I was so excited to see this reprint coming! At first I was a little disappointed that they changed the art, because I do prefer the look of the original. However, I had no idea that it comes in this very travel friendly size. That is a huge plus, especially when space is at a premium these days. And, I'm always looking for small box games I can easily throw in a backpack. It is super cool how the box transforms into the board. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment as always! Yes I'd agree the artwork is probably better in Kreta; however, I think I prefer the wooden bits in Sardegna. They really improved the look of the ships, priests, and forts! Plus, I really like the color choices in Sardegna. The compact size is probably its biggest selling point, like you said. Kreta is a pretty big box. Playte managed to fit that big game into a tiny box without sacrificing the gameplay. I was shocked when I got it in the mail! I was worried at first about the board laying flat, and about the game being too fiddly because of the smaller pieces. But it really works great! I haven't had any issues with those things at all. Hope you get to check it out soon! It's such an awesome game.
I know! It's amazing! I was truly impressed when I first got it. I couldn't believe they fit that whole game into such a small package without sacrificing anything.
Awesome!! I obviously love Kreta, but Big Shot was such a pleasant surprise. I can't believe I totally missed it until recently. I hear Playte has a long list of games they're going to be releasing, and I am really excited to see if any other out-of-print classics are coming soon. I'm hopeful!!
I have been trying to find a copy of Big Shot for five years, even after never playing it! After I received Sardegna, I checked out Playte's eBay and saw they remade Big Shot and it was an auto-buy for me. FYI - I'm sure it was for set-up's sake, but you showed a set of 4 yellow cubes up for auction. I think the rules say you have to have at least two different colors of cubes...although I love what kind of auction that would produce!
Thanks for the comment! Good eyes! I completely overlooked that in the setup for the video, but yes, you are correct. The rules state you must have at least 2 cube colors per group. Now you got me brainstorming a fun variant to try: What if there were 4 separate groups like that? Like have 1 group of 4 yellows, 1 group of 4 reds, etc. Place them equal distance apart during setup, then randomize the rest. That would create a neat little variant to try: each player would definitely get to have 1 auction of entirely their color, but you wouldn't know when it would happen! It would probably be way too dependent on that D6 roll, but it might be fun to try. The game is so quick and simple, it is perfect to try out some variants like that. I'll have to check BGG for some other ideas too! Thanks again for the comment!
@@undiscovered_games I love that variant idea! Trying to save up your money to assure you win the auction of your cubes, knowing that the other players are gonna want to win your cubes' auction to royally hose you. So great!
@@johnratigan3931 I might have to post it over on BGG 😅 Next time I play the game, I'll try to remember to use that variant, and then I'll try to report back here with how it went! It seems like it could be really exciting.
I am thrilled Sardegna is available now. They really did a nice job on the reprint. As much as I love Kreta, I was worried the reprint would let me down, but they really kept the original flavor of the game while shrinking the footprint & the cost. And Big Shot blew me away! I didn't expect to love it as much as I did!
@@fleazapp Rose King is awesome!! So happy they have that one in print. I've never played Potato Man (is it fun??). Pueblo is an old gem that I played once a lonnng time ago. I remember liking it, but I'd like to try it again.
@@fleazapp interesting! I have a trick taking episode in the works… might have to take a look at potato man before I make that video! Thanks for the tip!
They both blew me away, honestly. I went in with high expectations & they exceeded them. I already knew I loved the Sardegna gameplay, but this production is just soooo cool! And Big Shot would be a smash hit with your family, I’m sure. Great fun!
Korea is interesting regarding Board Games especially when you take a Look at the Recent developements in Marketing and rather complex Game creations or Unique Stories like Lee Sedol the Go-Grandmaster who lost against Alpha Go is a Board Game Designer now. Or Tom Vasel who was active in Korea for many years or Vincent Dutrait one the Best Illustrators Ever who lives there and and and … The Playte idea is Just Perfect for Korea as they love Details and Perfection in Their Designs. So why Not Proving this competence With good Games That are probably pretty Cheap in terms of license Acquisition. Thanks a lot for this hint :-)
Thanks for the great comment! I also find it fascinating how Korea is such a big player in the modern board game world. Another user commented about DiceTree also being out of Korea, and they have released some awesome games too! It kind of reminds me of how Germany is responsible for SOOOOO many amazing games. Germany and Korea seem like random countries to have so much awesome gaming content, but I guess someone has to do it! Might as well be them! I love to see it!
In Essen they are also always present and The publishers present themselves there under one flag. What they are aiming for - I guess - is extending „hallyu“ (the Korean Wave) towards all Kinds of cultural Phenomena Just because they cannot Afford missing any upcoming hype. It‘s Kind of a Self-fullfilling prophecy. But I don’t Mind as Long as we Receive well-made Board Games (or optimized Remakes) our of That spell:-)
Yeah, international shipping costs are never fun 😩 I can’t speak for the company, but it probably depends on where you’re located. I know their company is in Korea, so that probably sounds about right if you’re shipping to USA. The way I see it, pay $150+ for a used copy of Kreta, or get a new copy of Sardegna for $50-60 after shipping. Another idea is to talk to your local game store; they might be able to get a copy in stock. Also, I do believe Playte has a bundle deal on one of their eBay listings where you can choose 3 games and pay 1 shipping cost. Just some ideas! Thanks for watching!
Very very different. I would not compare them whatsoever, but I love King is Dead too. I would say as a game, Sardegna is far better (in my opinion), but with 2p I probably prefer King is Dead. Thanks for the comment!
Do you have a good email to Ryan at the eBay store? I’m trying to place an order with him but EBay keeps not sending my messages and Ryan’s broken English is a bit hard to understand unfortunately. Thank you for your videos I’m a big fan of your channel
The only email I have is on their website playte.design@gmail.com. You can try that. I have been communicating with them via Instagram. If you are on Instagram, try sending them a DM. They have been very responsive. Hope that helps!
I haven’t played Big Shot at 2p yet, so I cannot say for sure. However, Big Shot feels like a game that is meant for 3-4p. Sardegna works somewhat well at 2p, but I much prefer it with 3-4p. It definitely feels like it’s designed for the max player count. Still, for an area majority game I would play it at 2p if someone wanted to. I’ve played it twice at 2p and it was enjoyable, just not nearly as tense.
I believe Playte's ebay store has a few bundle listings. And here is a listing where you can pick any 3 games you want for 1 shipping cost: www.ebay.com/itm/176428846457 . I think you have to message them directly on eBay and tell them which 3 you want. Any other questions, I would recommend sending Playte a message. They are very good at responding. Thanks for watching!
