Top 10 Board Games To Buy INSTEAD of New Games at Gen Con/Essen 2021! Anti-Hype(ish) Top 10!!

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Itchy trigger finger for your wallet this time of year? Can't wait or NEED to buy something new(ish)? Well, how about avoiding the high cost and high turnover of buying games at conventions this year and instead take a closer look at 10 games that maybe should have a place in your collection instead. Some new, some "hot", but definitely some games that belong in collections no matter your taste.
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Time Stamp:
00:00 - Why do this video?

Want something recent but not “HOT”??
03:47 - Meadow + SECRET ENVELOPES!!
06:19 - Summoner Wars 2.0
08:48 - Unfathomable
10:47 - Cascadia
12:56 - Bullet

Classics That Fit in Any Collection:

14:43 - Glen More II - Chronicles
18:07 - El Grande
19:52 - Great Western Trail Second Edition
21:17 - Hansa Teutonica Big Box
22:57 - Concordia Venus
26:15 - Conventions = Honeymoon Phase

[dankone]

Also thanks for doing different kinds of videos! I like not always seeing cult of the new and hype hype hype. Most of the influencers dump these "hot" games a few months after they get them anyway. I'm more like buy a game, keep it enjoy it.

[beornthebear]

Liked this video a lot and definitely agree every year I see people run off to Gen Con and come back with a big haul of games and many of those games end up for sale a month later. Another new one I would add is Brew me and my wife have really enjoyed it it is a nice little dice placement area control game with nice artwork

[janhoffken]

Dude, best intro I have ever seen!!! :D Only for that sub! The look, the tone, the head and the mood! PERFECT :dD

[elaine]

I do appreciate the anti-hype video. Good games are good games, regardless of age and so it's nice being reminded of the gems.

[Chronix]

solid reccomendations! played most of these, this guy gives good recommendations.

[Wonderflonium]

Thanks for the video! Concordia Venus has been on my radar for awhile. I am also looking at Nusfjord based on the praise for its solo mode.

[sethwinslow]

Great video. Ordered Concordia Venus based on your recommendation.

[chuckm]

You’ve got a new subscriber, because you have great taste in games. I already own four of the ones you listed!

[JJ_TheGreat]

10:55 I just played my Kickstarter version of Cascadia this afternoon (the first time I had played the game)! I just taught my folks. One liked it, the other wasn’t a big fan. I like the puzzle it presents - and I like how the various scoring cards add replayability!

[BenKrefta]

Thanks for the recommendations LoG- Added a few to my Wishlist

[SoloBoardGamingKnight]

After watching your first video on Bullet, I ended up ordering it. Hearing you mention it again, really has me excited to give it a try

[markdavis]

This was a great idea for a video. I appreciate the content and keep up the good work.

[LassePeterson]

I wasn't even going to any convention filling up a suitcase. (not this year anyhow) and now look what you made me do. I just ordered Meadow. And I hate the theme in advance. Better be a game my wife likes.
Thanks for a great piece with a lot of truth in it 👍🏻

[ScoobyNoobyNoob]

Great vid. Awesome points mentioned. Good games to recommend.

[Spankatank.]

I believe GWT 2nd edition does NOT incorporate the railways expansion.

[mikeysboardroom]

Summoner Wars is an excellent game. The card powers play so well off of each other, my wife and I really enjoy playing it

[shannonpepitone]

I totally agree. I love buying games that are older and I know are solid.

[VikingKittens]

I miss being starry-eyed at a conventions. Maybe next year. Great video!! Cheers

[pawnstorminreno]

From a value proposition, I recommend the Robinson Crusoe Collector's Edition. The value in that campaign is amazing. Check out the freebies for every backer. That's one of the best values I've seen in some time.

[alainlamothe]

I love your content and honest and 'real' opinion.