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Thank so much! I hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel. I've done many top 10 lists and even more playthrough videos. Thanks for checking out the channel!

I am so happy to hear this, Sarah! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I started the channel hoping that my videos could help bring great games to people's tables. I'm so excited that you found and enjoy Robinson Crusoe. It has brought me a ton of joy over the years. I've probably played around 40 times, won and lost every scenero, and it never gets old. It took me 3 plays before the rules really clicked, but now it feels very streamlined and cleverly designed. Happy gaming!

The Crew is so good with the right group. We could just play mission after mission all night long. Thanks for watching!

I do really like Harry Potter, but I've actually played the Toy Story version more with the kids. It would make my family co-op list, which I will do at some point. And Pandemic Legacy is amazing. I find it so hard to get legacy games played. I should really just solo them, but I like a group for legacy. Thanks dlopez!

Great list C G. Atlantis Rising and Chronicles of Crime would be high up for me. I haven't tried the West Kingdom co-op. That sounds interesting. I also haven't tried the co-op modes of Orleans and CO2, which I hear good things about. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

Thanks Jay! I do really like Burgle Bros, but I've played it almost exclusively solo and mostly on the computer. I love the theme and the gameplay really works, but it isn't one that grabs me enough to put some of these lists. A keeper for sure and one I come back to quite often. Probably a good one for a playthrough. That would be fun. Thanks again Jay!

That is awesome, Meesh! Glad to hear The Loop is working for other players, because I think it is a brilliant design. I think it will be one of those cult classics that gains a massive audience later. It is too good to go unnoticed. Thanks for watching!

I had not heard of Halls of Hegra but I just gave it a quick look. 😲 Wow, this looks very interesting. Thank you for putting it on my radar. While the theme doesn't appeal to me nearly as much as Robinson Crusoe, the mechanisms look solid. No replacement for RC, but very neat. Thanks Chip!

Thanks Felipe! I definitely plan on having more Robinson Crusoe content on the channel. I'll eventually do all the scenarios, but I want to space them out. And when the collectors edition arrives I plan to do a big series. Thanks for watching!

Definitely gonferreira! Just watch my playthrough first! 😀Thanks for watching!

Thanks Drew! The sleeves are most likely Mayday premiums but I'm not too picky when it comes to sleeves.

If you do let me know what you think. I'm a huge fan and I'm willing to bet you will enjoy the puzzle. Also check out my full play of it on the channel. 🙂 Thanks for watching Bryan!

Nice. I'll try to check out your review. I'm considering doing a playthrough of it when the Collector's Edition arrives.

I'd say so long as you know and understand the rules then it is very easy to help other players along. And Jaws does a nice job of slowly introducing the rules over the first few missions. So you can play open handed at first and discuss strategy (technically against the rules but not a big deal) and explain how the cards work, etc. So I'd say learn the rules and jump right in! Thanks for watching!

It is a shame they went in a different direction with the reprint. Ghost Stories is such a classic. Thanks for checking out the video Um ou Mais!

Ekted, thanks for the recommendation. I'll give it a try sometime. Thanks for watching!

Three excellent games. I need more time with Too Many Bones. I haven't been able to sink my teeth into it but I get why it is so beloved. Thanks for watching!

Thank you Jahan. I appreciate you checking it out.

Great picks, Daniel. I've been wanting to try KD:M. It looks fun, even though it is not in my wheelhouse. I sort of bounced off Tainted Grail a bit. Need to try it again, or maybe the new one. And Paleo is high on my to-table list. It looks great. Love the theme. Thanks for watching!

Hey, great to hear from another RC fan! Thanks DapperDano. You are right about Lost Expedition. I think I played it first as a solo and that has colored my experience unfairly. And Paleo is high on my list to try. Your endorsement will definitely move it up the list. It seems like my kind of game. Thanks so much for checking out my channel!

@@TotallyTabled I came here to say this!!! Paleo is amazing, has such a fresh system, and everything happening there mechanics-wise makes lots of sense! I guess it has to do with the author being a paleontologist!

It is moving up my to-play list with all this praise. Thanks for the recommendation!

Great list Peter! Marvel United is very close to cracking my Top 10. With more plays I bet it will. I didn't realize Yedo had a co-op mode. Interesting. Thanks so much for watching Peter!

@@TotallyTabled the master set has a co-op mode not the original version of Yedo. It's a pretty unique take on the mission element of the game. In fact it also has a true solo mode that is very similar to the co-op version. I think Yedo is a great game and the new modes of play in the master set just give it that much more time at the table.

I'm not sure if I forgot this or never knew, but thank you for putting this back on my radar. I'm definitely interested in checking this out. I've enjoyed Yedo in the past.

I exclusively play Spirit Island as solo. I don't generally care for co-op games WITH actual people, but especially not with Spirit Island. That is analysis paralysis city, which is fine if it's just you sitting at a table thinking about your actions on your own, not so much when you've got another person or a third person all trying to think about their actions. There's also just way too much going on with more than two spirits too.

Thanks for watching Solitaire Gambit. Marvel United nearly made the list. I have enjoyed it co-op and plan to play more soon. Forbidden Island is my favorite of the family co-ops, which is a separate list I hope to make at some point down the road. Such a great game for new players, kids, pretty much anyone. Thanks again!

My struggle with Spirit Island solo has been I don't like it with one spirit, but with two spirits I'm a bit overwhelmed. I need more plays solo, but two player feels good because I feel like I get the best of both worlds. I have played it with people who are good about not suffering AP, at least no worse than mine, so it works out. I don't think I would ever play with more than two players, just as you said. Thanks Jack!

@@TotallyTabled thank you for your feedback. I really enjoy your videos. I would play it at 2 player but not more than that

@@TotallyTabled Oh yeah, I would never play with more than two players for sure. If you're just learning a Spirit, I whole heartily recommend playing just one board with one Spirit and no scenario or enemy. It's the pure Spirit Island experience where you can just focus on what makes that Spirit unique and interesting. To me, that does get boring, of course, because I've played hundreds of hours of the game, but it's the best way to really get into the meat of what makes that Spirit tic. Once you've done that, then play two handed with two Spirits you know really well. Then you can get more out of seeing how they interact with each other.

Thanks for checking it out!

Have you tried the Loop, Brian? Check out my playthrough because The Loop is one of my favorite new co-ops and it plays great solo. Very puzzly with a ton of replayability. And RC isn't for everyone, but it really works for me. I do slightly prefer it solo, but co-op is fun too. I need to get Eldritch Horror back to the table. It has been a long time and I think it might work better for me now. Thanks for the comments and support Brian!

@@TotallyTabled I haven't tried it but will check out your playthrough--cheers!

That is so great! I've always wanted to visit Brazil. Thanks so much for subscribing!

Does Nemesis have a full co-op mode? I've played semi-coop version. I'm also excited for Unsettled. That looks great! Thanks Nir!

@@TotallyTabled Yes it does! It has a separate set of card for full coop (also used for solo). So you don't have to be mean :)

@@nirszi Oh, good to know. I'll have to check that out. Thanks!

Thanks for watching! I've never played it nor do I have much interest in it. I'm not big on the theme. And Robinson Crusoe is so much content, I have no need for a sequel/spin-off. Have you played it? Thanks again!

@@TotallyTabled Yes, I own both, but I do prefer RC. They are similar in some ways, and I do like the Mars theme more. I’d say it’s worth a play if it ever crosses your path, but RC is better for sure.

Interesting. I appreciate the breakdown. Thanks!

Robinson completely depends on what scenario you play. The first one (that they recommend you start with) is much harder than several of the later imo. While the rule book is kinda bad, the gameplay isn't that difficult once you understand it either. Love the punishing nature of it.

Robinson is definitely difficult to learn, but much easier these days with all the videos about it. The game itself is actually not that complex to play -- not nearly as much as Spirit Island. It also isn't as punishing as its reputation, in my opinion. The theme makes it feel more punishing but once you know the game I feel it should settle into that 50% win percentage, give or take depending on scenario, and usually comes down to the wire. I think Robinson hides its puzzle better than almost any other game, but it is still there, buried beneath a compelling survival story. I think Spirit Island gets a pass on "punishing" because it has 100 different difficulty levels and most people start playing at its simplest and easiest form and slowly graduate to higher levels if they play it enough. Very smart design, but I've never seen these higher levels because I haven't played enough yet. But I'm more excited about trying a new Robinson scenario than trying the next level of difficulty on Spirit Island. Robinson also has easier difficultly levels and different modules to make things more winnable, but nobody uses them. Nor should they. Robinson doesn't work when it is easy, kinda like Galaxy Trucker. The pain is the point and I totally understand why people would bounce off of it. No great game is for everyone. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and watching my video Jack! I really appreciate that! Have a wonderful day!

@@nihlify I agree Erik about the first scenario. I don't like that one and it is unfortunate that they recommend it. A better tutorial mission would have really helped ease people into the game and maybe help them understand the strategies necessary to win at the harder scenarios. The myth that the game is unwinnable unless you get lucky really kept Robinson down (although it was still extremely popular, so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about 😀). Thanks!

@@TotallyTabled The main problem is how badly the rules are written I think. I read the whole rule book probably two or three times and still couldn't tell you how to play it. It's more helpful to watch a playthrough from someone who's already played I think because wow that rulebook is awful.

Yeah, that is very true. Rodney Smith has a great video how-to-play. I would definitely recommend that or playthroughs before reading the rulebook.

I'll try to do better.