Harmonies is a brain burny crowd pleaser & it still hasn't left our table 🧠 | Board Game Review

After our last episode of 10 (COMMA) out of 10, a lot of you mentioned in the comments that you were interesting in further looking into Harmonies or pre-ordering it. We thought we'd share more of our thoughts about this one, so you have more information when deciding whether or not it's for you.

But mostly Amy just wanted to talk about it some more.

For more game info:

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:34 Theme overview
01:01 Mechanics overview
05:42 It hasn't left our table
08:04 Gorgeous production and aesthetic
09:01 The layers of the puzzle
11:08 "Advanced" modes / variability
13:14 Differences based on player count
16:33 Our ratings
17:31 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.
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[melaniemajor]

Thank you! I would love to see a solo playthrough of this!

[VincentDeloso]

I legit preordered this game when you shared it in your 10, out of 10. Seeing this review, I'm really excited to have a go at it when arrives.

[cindykee]

This feels like it would fill the same spot in a collection as Cascadia does. It seems very similar.

[rogermoore]

My wife and I just discovered your channel, and we love it! You have terrific patter, great discussions, and LONG videos. That is awesome. Your outfits are also great. We put your show on with episodes chained together so we watch you until we fall asleep. You are very relaxing to watch. Thank you for all you do. Great game collection!❤

[LordElfiian]

Awesome! Was hoping to hear more about this game after your mention in the collection video. Not much coverage on it.

[alisonwentland]

Thank you for a longer video about this game. I just pre-ordered it (U.S.) on the basis of your enthusiasm in the Ten out of Ten video. I think the ease of play will be just right for those in our family and game group that prefer (seemingly) 0:21 simpler games. Love your channel!

[judsonjmiller]

Thank you for the excellent review! I really appreciate you describing what if feels like to play the game. That is something that gets left out in a lot of reviews. Based on that alone, I am subscribing to see your future material.

[SPQRKlio]

I am SO susceptible to games with pretty cards. My bank account is doomed.

[galepdx]

Ck out Board Game Sanctuaries another Australian who reviewed this game & loves it. He swapped out the “animal” pieces with some great alternatives. He is also fun if you don’t know him you should. ❤❤❤

[izzybee]

This looks really cool, it is giving me Reef vibes but in a smaller box, and with lovely art . Two advantages over Reef in my book!

[okaybrandon]

I've just discovered your channel and I really enjoy the level of detail and the pace of your reviews! Thanks for making this quality content!

[sarahirvin]

Looks like a cross between Cascadia and (strongly!!) Dreamscape?

I LOVE the abstract yet thematic scene building in Dreamscape. It is pretty much exactly like this but instead of habitats the cards depict dream scenes for you to build.

[effanineffables]

gosh it's been a real treat discovering this channel! I am picking this game up at a local store today :D

[xandermichael]

I still can't get my hands on it, but I wanted it since I first read the rules and now that you two are praising it, ARGGHHH I'm so impatient!

[juliemoore]

Watched this video. Reserved a copy the next day. Picked it up at our FLGS on when it released on Friday. Played it yesterday. 12 times!!!! It is awesome.
Thank you so much for your quality reviews. We can tell if a game is for us based on what you say about it. Every time.
Thank you!

[BBYROO]

Thank you for your thorough review of this game. Just preordered it!!!

[johanbenvenuto]

Thanks a lot for this video, glad you like our game

[theunamiable]

I wasn't so sure about this to start with, but optimising your habitat for the different animals does sound very cool.

[robh]

You sold me! Hope to see you at Gen Con again in 3 months!

[devinoneil]

How does this compare to forest shuffle? Which do you prefer?