Holy shit the fkin humor in this absolutely killed me. “I think there was one sad fuck in Australia or something who tried to recreate the entire F1 racetrack season… I don’t know if he or she or they were successful. It’s one of those games where you’re gonna stick it in a big tub and every so often you’re gonna dig in and go fuckin apeshit trying to come first.” I was dying 😂
I look forward to your top 100 board games every year around this time and the threat of coming around my house and getting beaten up. You and your board game rants are now a part of the holiday season. Thank you so much for making them and Merry Christmas, and to all my fellow board gamers here watching and commenting, from your extended family here in the States. PS I bought Picture Perfect because of your opinion. Also not sure where The Godfather: Corleone's Empire would fall on your list but it's a good game if you can find a copy.
Stationfall was both the best game of 2023 and the most slept on game of 2023. It’s an absolute masterpiece. The Eklunds are the best designers in the hobby today.
Thanks for pulling this together, really appreciate you efforts. We toolove Kemet and Cyclades, my son just got Kemet out after watching your video. Wants to play Cyclades later today. Will look in the bargain bin for the Last Kingdom.
Recently discovered your channel and love your videos! I really enjoyed this top 100 and am definitely gonna buy a game from your top 10 soon. Thank you BoardgameBollocks and happy holidays!
So pleased to see Last Kingdom on this list. One of the games of the year for me too but as you say it's gone completely under the radar including on YT games reviewers, most of whom haven't mentioned it at all.
Good list, although I’d never even heard of “Station fall” or that snooker-crockinole stepchild. Cyclades is a good choice, although i was a bit disappointed not to see “Bellends of the South of England” on your list. Happy Christmas, man, and thanks for the sphincter tearing irreverence you give us throughout the year.
Fast becoming one of my favourite channels, keep it up! I've played Stationfall 4 times so far, and all have been memorable and crazy and stupid and just so much fun. Only one time did I play with a random guy at a convention and he got really upset because he missed that he could take an extra action or something and it pretty much knocked him out of contention 9and we misunderstood a particular character ability), but like, lighten up, guy! It's a chaotic game, just have a laugh and play again and screw someone else over. Anyway, never playing with him again! Merry Christmas to you too, and looking forward to your New Year Rant!
Your top 100 was a very enjoyable ride again, thanks a lot for your efforts in making these videos. Have some nice holidays and see you back again next year!
Great surprise to see The Last Kingdom on the list! That reminds me I need to catch up on the new seasons. Fantastic picks. What a ride! Happy Christmas!
I'm waiting for ages for a reprint and restock of PitchCar. Pretty dope dexterity game from what I've seen that could be played by anyone. Noice top 10 mate. Happy new year!
Merry Christmas, mate! Mage Knight is one of few titles that intimidated me, but once I learned it (during Covid's heydey of 2020), it's in my Top 25 of all games or Top 10 solo games. Twilight Imperium is one, like you, that we get to the gaming table only a few times per year. I did develop a quick start for players called Future Advances which cuts out about 2-3 hours of gameplay from the rather boring beginning, resolving a series of builds and moves in about 15 min. For Kemet, this is one that after my first game, I was fortunate to have jumped on the Matagot crowdfunding campaign...love it! Obsession is one that I had the chance to play a number of times on BGA before buying it last year. A few weeks ago, I asked Dan Halligan, the designer, to teach the game to my friend at PAX Unplugged here in Philly...he did; delightful.
Just played a 6p free-for-all Cyclades game last week, with our favourite modules from the expansions (Special Metropoli, Kronos + titans, Divine Artifacts + Magic Items, Priestesses)... absolutely epic game!! And I note you broke your "not re-buying a game we already have" rule for the Legendary edition 😉 ... me too. Happy Hols
Never played Cyclades but I trusted your judgement and backed the Legendary Edition this summer… Let’s see what I got myself into (whenever it arrives in 2025…)
Cyclades is my favorite. As a measure of its greatness, at least four people I’ve introduced it to later bought the game (2 at the table, even though I own it and play it regularly).
Happy Christmas to you too. I got in on the legendary Cyclades as well because of your constant praising. But am since doubting if i had better just bought the existing well received one thatn this rebalanced new edition. Games released this year that made it on my top 10 instantly: The Warp - a 4x type Walls of Scydonia - catapult dexterity game in which you are also errecting a lot stuff and see whose sturdy tower stands longest. (Including strategy cards like "tornado" which forces your opponent to slide his fingers through his own walls) Both of those games also count to the best indie games category. Thanks for the videos once more. Best wishes to your family.
Happy Christmas. Enjoy your well deserved rest. Thanks also for being responsible enough to spread the No Drinking or Heroin and Driving messaging. Thanks for justifying my purchase of Stationfall which I still have not been able to get to the table, but I am hopeful for the new year. Thanks for being a breath of fresh air in the RU-vid board game space. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Brilliant...just subscribed...boom purchased Stationfall on the 2nd hand market...not the normal type of game I play...will see how week go....keep up that the dry humor going...good times
Fantastic set of videos. Very enjoyable. Surprisingly the final 10 were mostly bollocks board games from boardgames bollocks (apart from no 3), but I had great fun watching! Keep up the good work and good luck growing the channel next year.
10. Nemesis 10* Nemesis: Lockdown 9. Brzdęk! Nie drażnij smoka - pokochałem tą grę od samego początku 9*. Brzdęk! Katakumby 9*. Brzdęk! Raban w próżni - jeszcze bardziej dopracowana wersja Brzdęka 9*. Brzdęk! Legacy 9*. Brzdęk! Katakumby 8. Diuna: Imperium - ta gra świetnie odzwierciedla klimat Arrakis i całej DIUNY 7. Wiedźmin: Stary Świat + dodatki - o jak mi ta gra się spodobała i pozytywnie mnie zaskoczyła, naprawdę czuć w niej KLIMAT Wiedźmina 6. Mage Knight - świetny klimat, świetny świat, po prostu Mage Knight !! 5. Anachrony - bardzo fajnie pomyślany świat i klimatyczna gra 4. Łowcy A. D. 2114 - o jaka ta gra jest klimatyczna i dopracowana… 3. Etherfields - klimat tej gry, mechanika i piękne grafiki urzekły mnie... 2. Scythe - klimat tej gry jest genialny... Świetnie odzwierciedla klimat konfliktu... 1. Bonfire - jak wzajemnie zazębiają się mechaniki w tej grze, to jest po prostu niesamowite !! 😉
I was waiting for this list. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Great board gaming channel and I also loved the fighting fantasy books countdown. 👍
Great top 100, just found them today and binged watched them all. Subscribed and looking forward to looking through the channel 👍🏻 Makes a change to see someone English making board game vids and not worrying about being family friendly or PC 👌🏻
Merry Christmas mate! Great list and a great watch. Some more games to add to my collection and appreciate your perspective and recommendations… Bring on 2024 🎉
I enjoy your channel. Your top games definitely don’t mesh with mine though. And that’s ok, everyone has a different style. Thank you for sharing your list!
I have really enjoyed the top 100 board games. You convinced me to have a punt on Carrooka and it hasn't disappointed. The whole family love it. Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas.
I promised myself I would get Carrooka next time I came into some money, then recently when I did I forgot to add in the extra 100pound shipping to US.. and pulled out again.. I want to play it so bad lol.
