2021 Hidden Gems - 15 Great Games That Didn't Get Quite As Much Attention

So many lists focus on the hotness…Which game has the most hype? Which rises to the top of BGG the fastest? But what about the games that are just as good, but don’t get the buzz the others do? That’s what this list is for. My top 15 hidden gems from 2021.

TimeStamps:
0:00:00 - Overview
0:01:12 - Rolling Realms
0:02:44 - Dice Miner
0:04:04 - Voyages
0:05:22 - Great Plains
0:06:27 - Gorinto
0:07:55 - The Whatnot Cabinet
0:09:02 - Suspects
0:10:45 - Quest
0:11:40 - Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones
0:13:08 - Enchanted Plumes
0:14:24 - Merchants of Magick
0:15:21 - Resident Evil 3: The Board Game
0:17:12 - Veilwraith: A Veil Odyssey Game
0:18:20 - Rush Out!
0:19:19 - The Crimson Scales
0:20:31 - Wrapping Up

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[peterfleming]

I like these “not the new hotness” type videos.

[ArmoredKoko]

I appreciate the extra effort put into the video! Thanks for making it easy to see the board games that you are talking about.

[Mike_James]

ive been asking several content creators to make a video like this. im very happy you did this Alex. kudos. another great videl as always, have a wonderful day

[BillyIndiana]

Dice Miner and Rolling Realms have both gotten a lot of play in our home. I don't own Merchants of Magick but recently played a friend's copy and really enjoyed it. Great video 👍

[Brendver]

I picked up Kids Chronicles Quest for the Moon Stones based on your review with your daughter. I've only played the 1st scenario with my daughter, but we're excited to play more of it.

[mylor]

I will keep saying so you now we value it.. Time stamps named are great AND links to everything is so helpful.

Thanks again!

[cardiner-lv]

Voyages was one of my favorites of 2021, it is still played fairly often, that game deserves more recognision

[robscarpelli]

Just picked up Dice Miner this past weekend and then saw this video. Looking forward to trying it.
I also own enchanted plumes but haven’t gotten it to the table yet.

[browe]

Totally agree with you on Dice Miner--a game I'd never have thought to bring into the collection but so glad I did. It's fun, as you said, at two and also enjoyable solitaire. Great pick!

[sleepykid]

Nice video! Great Plains really surprised me on my first play. I'm trying to get it back on the table as well as temper my newly-raised expectations as I play it more. I also ordered Dice Miner based on several content creators' recommendations, and I'm really looking forward to it.

[warpo]

Merchants of Magick is a awesome little roll & write. It's light, theme is there. it's light though. a good dice chucker to bring out as a filler.

[TheDukeOfFall]

More videos about less popular or older games! I love them!

[daveflynn]

My wife loves whatnot cabinet. Great lunch time game!

[Dwarfurious]

Already have Dice Miner ofc; picked that one up on pax as soon as i saw it. Love the box.

[JPedersen]

I own Dice Miner, backed the KS. I actually prefer it at 4 player, but either way it plays great!

[ChadHensley]

I backed Voyages and downloaded, printed, and laminated the sheets...then didn't play it. This video definitely serves as a reminder to get it to the table. Rolling Realms has been on my radar and I may have to see about picking up a copy.

[draphsor]

Of these I have Veilwraith. Love the art on it, played a few sessions when I first got it and set it aside for a while. Hope to get back to it at some point. Crimson Scales would be fun if we played *haven more often, but it took us three years to get through Gloomhaven and have just started Frosthaven, so I think we'll just pass on that one.

[reedmccullough]

A pick axe to find the hidden gems would've been appropriate, but at least you have a beard

[JonTripp]

Dice Miner was definitely a big hit over here. I have Suspects on hold at Game Nerdz right now. I've only played Rolling Realms solo so far but I enjoyed it.
I ended up not getting Gorinto because someone said it was too much like Mandala Stones, which I have and don't play enough as it is. Any thoughts on that comparison?

[marekbugiel]

Great idea to do such vid now, but please, show the game during vid, more than box cover. :)