Board Game Reviews Ep #47: CLANK!: A DECK-BUILDING ADVENTURE

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[mythaniakeroberos]

I now own every single CLANK! expansion as well as every base game. They take up so much room on my shelf. It is all your fault for introducing me to this series. Thank you.

[Koko-bpqf]

I used to do the "getting the 5 point treasure to start the mad dash to safety" bit until my brother did it and I crunched some numbers and realized it wasn't worth it. Not only is it not fun, you'll also will only be filled with starter cards that WILL slow you down. Giving enough time for other players to reach the upper area. It's a red hearing for beginners to teach them a lesson, it's better to be ambitious than to underachieve in the game, which fits with the kinda "Master Thieve" narrative it sets in-world!

[marklee]

I love how the flavor oozes through when you play Clank. It's not just the cards that have the flavor, but the artifacts, the board, and everything else really help you feel like you're in that setting (space, pyramid, dungeon)

[spundsolas]

DireWolf Digital had a hand in making this! Nictotraxian, the dragon in Clank, is a card from their CG Eternal! Both the board game and card game are pretty fantastic.

[louis]

The sequel Clank in Space is apparently even better, though I haven't played it yet.

[Aquadoozy]

One of the first deck builders we bought but it's our absolute favorite. Own every expansion for both regular & space as well. It's that damn good.

[mr.strider]

Seeing how much you like Clank (and deckbuilders in general) I *definitely* have to rep Tyrants of the Underdark. It's a similar idea of marrying a deck-builder with a tabletop game, but instead of a looter/adventure game, you play as the leader of a Drow house trying to seize control of territory in the Underdark through politics/military force. I *love* deckbuilders myself, and from Ascension, to Clank, and even ol' Dominion, Tyrants is hands-down my (and my playgroup's) favorite.

While Clank has more random elements to it and focuses on risk-reward, Tyrants is more focused on politics/strategy. Though, to be fair, politics can be pretty random in its own right, depending on your playgroup! Seriously though, seeing how much you love this game reminded me of my love of deckbuilders and, by extension, Tyrants, and I think you'd love it too. Not saying you need to buy it or make a video or anything (it is on the pricier side), but I'd at least bring some friends to an LGS that has a demo copy and give it a try, I think you'd enjoy it.

[zazzpzazz]

No joke.bought this game 2 days ago. And it came today on amazon! Such a good game!

[elon]

Clank is a really great game. It’s like trains (bored game). It more logical. Though in clank, I played the space ship board

[jakedixonmusic]

oh my gosh this is the game that inspired Hermitcraft's Decked Out!!! It looks like so much fun!

[ewanwalker]

This was one of the first boardgames I ever purchased and I haven't regretted it yet. It's such a fun game to bust out if you have time for 2 matches, since people always want to replay after learning through the first one.

[franciscodelreal]

Now I want to see your opinion is between Base game Clank! vs Base game Clank!In!Space!
Also I want to see your opinion on Imperial Settlers because it is one of my fave games because there are so many combos to be had and its nice to see your tableau grow.

[SouperJoe]

I love clank! It's like a more involved dominion

[BadgeGuy]

FYI: Black Pearl card is part of the Sunken Treasures expansion and not the base set. You can tell by the watermark underneath the text (as with all of the expansion cards).

[rogue]

You made a really good video explaining the way the game works. You made it look very fun.

[QuestionableObject]

Subbed for the memes, stayed for the quality content.
What a time to be alive.

[eskreskao]

Finally a game I actually own.
I'm glad it took 47 episodes to get there. It's the Star Trek number.

[mindpretzel]

I love clank! Great combination of a deck builder and a board game.

[Frostwriter]

If you like the concept of a deck-building game with an accompanying board that the cards affect, I would recommend Tyrants of the Underdark. It's a bit longer and more in-depth than Clank, but I really enjoy the area-control aspect of it.

[azafi]

This is one of my favorite games I ve played I also played clank in space and I don't know which one I love more they're both Awesome!!!