Rear Window Review - with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at Rear Window!

Intro 0:00
Overview 1:01
Final Thoughts 6:53

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[stephenball]

Played this for the first time this weekend and had a blast with it. It’s very fun. One thing that’s strange to me is how the box says it’s for 3+ players when it clearly works perfectly well as a 2 player game.

[TheRatedOniChannel]

I'm so incredibly amazed at Prospero Hall, they make such unique games with amazing themes, using these old movies and shows and IPs, great to see the board game scene getting more than just the usual generic fantasy.

[OnlyTwoShoes]

If the lid for your attribute/character tray keeps coming off, that's an issue with your packing of the game. I've had this game box fall off tables, side around in the car, jostled, etc and have never had the tiles come out of their space. Make sure to have the tray at the bottom with the game boards over top of them.

[grog]

I love when games use odd themes like this. I will buy it and I hope it does well because I want designers to take risks.

[jonkirk]

Looks like a lot of fun. Prospero Hall really are on fire these days. Also, Tom should've opened with Eeeevening".

[HuntersMelpomene]

I think that shuffle the two cards the director choose for a room (so he can't decide which card fit where also if one card is chosen face down) could be a good way to avoid the easy placement of cards in the spots. This could work. I'd like to play this game but for now... get it here in Italy would be too expansive.

[supermonkey]

The game distributed by Funko, but it's designed by Prospero Hall, who I think are maybe the best at making these light, licensed-property themed of games.

[darbyl]

Put the director's board inside the token tray, and they "should" stay in place. Or don't store the box sideways. Or add filler material. It's not rocket surgery.

[trooper]

I think I know what movie I'll be watching this weekend.

[Bleuchz]

I really love this game, probably my favorite twist on Mysterium.

I do agree with you on positioning. I am not doing anything about it yet but if it makes it too easy I'll just houserule that position doesn't matter and make a point of mentioning it during the teach.

[Jessfrogger]

Just fyi, my component tray is very stable and secure... I've packed it up from game night brought it home in the trunk and just double checked everything is still in it's slot.

[dimpleza]

I the movie!!!! James Steward and Grace Kelly!!! So this game was a no brainer when I saw that Prospero did it. I encourage people to watch the movie before playing, it just helps with immersion but is not necessary. Enjoy! (Both 😊)!

[dangerousbeans]

Played it for the first time a few days ago. It went over very well. We lost but it was close. Great game. Great production.
The tray works exceptionally well for me; the components are snug and the lid is fine. Weird, Tom musta gotta dud.

[crosscutgames]

This is my favorite Hitchcock film, so I'm thrilled (and amazed) it made it into a game. Looks very well done! But I just don't enjoy 1 vs many situations and rarely enjoy co-ops. So a slight sad pass on this one for me?

[Fatpie]

"There's no murderer, so it's cooperative, but only the murderer knows that...." I think you meant only the director knows. Easy mistake to make though...

[erichammett]

I could take or leave Marvel and Fantasy themes and I love Hitchcock, so it’s nice to see this theme in a boardgame!

[AndreWDYounitedRevolution]

Tom I think the issue you explained remind me alot of the Mysterium issue as well where you can dump cards on someone in order to tell that person he is right and get a fresh set of new cards :) Another hint at the similarities of both games..

[brentboyer]

I want this game just because James Stewart is on the cover.

[unlimitedrabbit]

Tom, did you ever play Mantis Falls? If so, what did you think of it?

[PatrickWDunne]

And here I thought a Jaws game 2019 was a bit unusual. However, I love this movie so I'm stoked to play. The only downside is that I'm not big into Mysterium which this game is often compared to. Still, I think this game has a few interesting elements that make it different. Can't wait to try it.