Top 5 Board Games Of 2023

Join us as we take a look at our Top 5 Board Games released in 2023.

[jackburtonstwin]

I agree that my consumption of "new" board games has fallen dramatically in recent years as their cost (particularly KS games) has rocketed. They are now at a price point where taking a punt is simply too expensive and, I too, would struggle to come up with 10 games from 2023 as many new games for me, post pandemic era, are actually older titles that I have just gone back to. The few exceptions include: Unsettled, Shogun No Katana, Wonderland's War, Lost Ruins of Arnak and Kutna Hora: City of Silver. Heck, my most recent game purchase was The Pillars of the Earth 2nd Edition (a game I know you are well familiar with), which is older than God's dog.

[stogrady]

Fallen Land is arriving at the end of the week and it can't wait. Crazy how little coverage this game has received on YouTube. Thanks for the recommendation and for your early review of the game. Looks awesome.

[tonyclark]

Subscribed - delivery style is totally on point, cheers

[KennethChile]

My top ten games of 2023:

10. Scarface 1920
9. Age of Innovation
8. Nucleum
7. Life of the Amazonia
6. The White Castle
5. Sky Team
4. Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory
3. Darwin's Journey
2. Distilled
1. Earth

[bornofashes]

I picked up Stationfall after your review and I’m having the same problem as you did with Voidfall, but I’m determined to get it played before the end of next year.

[Pengi_SMILES]

Last Kingdom was my favourite game of last year, its excellent for all the reasons you said.

[andykaufman]

I didn't know about Voidfall. I'll check it out. I'm going to check out Earth too. I own Stationfall and agree it is fantastic.

[christopherwintersvahn]

Just got the old version of Ave Ceasar for a modest sum. Can’t wait to try it, seems simple enough for my wife, who doesnt really like board games, to enjoy.

[williamblack]

Yeah Robot Quest was up there, works good with my nieces and my partners gaming group.I liked city of the Great Machine, Davy Jones' Locker and Maul Peak a lot. Earth still sits unopened in a corner. I could only add stuff I bought on the second hand market but thst wouldn't count.

[petergross]

Thanks for the list. I thought 2023 was ok. But yeah the prices are getting steeper. Tons of great games at better prices from years past to still enjoy though.

[chojindan]

@boardgamebollocks - Are you going to be at UKGE this year?

[angioman]

Congratulations on the promotion. Look forward to seeing your boys at The Stadium of Light next season.

[jape]

I gotta say just your side comments make these vids so fun watch, also your reviews are well done and i pay attention similar things. Easy follow! 😂

[nobuthatsme]

Find someone to teach voidfall. I’m frankly, a dumb### and I get it now. You got this. It’s one of the best games in the last 20 years.

[ChrisSimmons-]

My wife and I are big fans of The Last Kingdom TV series. But this being area control game, I’m guessing it won’t work well for two players?

[slappywhite]

I bought Fallen Land 2nd Ed. after your previous video about it, and it really is the most fun, Ameritrashiest sandbox game I believe I own. Love your channel and your style. I will now fuck off.

[Paul-ropy]

Thanks for effort of making this video and list. stationfall does look good. We have enjoyed Starwars the deck building game and Valor snd villainy Ludwicks labyrinths. Prices are definitely impacting our purchases. Still looing for a few 1st edition expansions for Cyclades 😂

[MegaSNES]

Great list, I own 2 out of 5 and agree with your points on em.

[Eron_the_Relentless]

Fallen Land seems up my alley but WAY too expensive. I've got Gloomhaven and TI4 rotting on my shelf, I'm not spending that much again for a game that's never seeing the table. I'm looking into Last Kingdom and Stationfall based on your recs. I remember your review of LK and am going back to watch it again. Love me some proper area control.

Thanks for the vid.

[umamifriends]

super awesome year for board games! I'll check out Stationfall