TDG: Cody's Top Ten Sci-Fi Games (May 2023)

Join Cody as he looks at his top ten Sci-Fi Games as May 2023.

[gordonsmoak]

I must agree with your number 1. Every time I see an epic sci-fi game my first thought is "I gotta get that"; my second thought is "why? I'd rather play TI4".
I'm enjoying your academic channel, btw. Just started the WW2 series.

[vince]

Oh, Cody. My sincere sympathies. And the perfect delivery for that tale. Nice.
Good thing Leonard Hofstadter had no twin ! Can you imagine? Wow.

[OtterOwnage]

Just tabled New Angeles this past weekend and it ran great. Such unique gameplay. At first I was dismayed it didn't get any additional support, but an expansion would probably just add bloat.

[Jux]

In my top10 would be Merchants of Venus

[gigipeloso-dymp]

the new n1 sci-fi game today is Fractal beyond the void. No competition.

[danielsgustum]

Im edging eclipse 2nd edition in front of Ti4 just of the time consumption and because it's better on lower player counts. It's so hard to get more than 3 ppl together for many hours :( War Room i wish I could game every weekend f.ex 😊

Can't wait to start my 4x space empires playthrough though 🙏🏻

[robertthurman]

I played tournament Netrunner for a while. Wonderful experience. You play 2 games, one each of runner and corporation. There is a new starter set available, from Null Signal Games.

[stuartshannon]

Finally got eclipse 2nd edition to the table and I can’t wait to play it again. I’ve played a lot of TI4 (15 games) but Eclipse is so much shorter. Not saying it’s better but wow! Great list much love and appreciation from Thailand. Let’s go Star Realms!!!

[meenki]

Dr. Cody,
That was really good TV and made my eyes misty. You're a human being. And you have had your own hardships in life. Sure, you're fun and games on TV. That just proves you're part of the oppressive Patriarchy and you live on easy street. Oy Vey. I feel you brother. You're a light in board gaming, Doc.

[franck]

Great list! 2 games missing: Shards of Eternity and Race for the Galaxy.

[thegamesninja]

In a game a Clue, it is ALWAYS Cody on YouTube with a dad joke. 🥷

[ericengstrom]

I LOVE Android Netrunner! I used to play the original Netrunner back in the day and always thought it was one of the best CCGs ever made. FFG really enhanced an already winning system.

[wmarclocher]

Talon seems to remind me of Star Fleet Battles (Task Force Games)

[thegameroom]

Great video ! You should definitely give a try to "Exodus : proxima centauri" and "starcraft the board game" (same designers of twilight imperium)

[thgenral]

Just want to say thanks for the reviews. I don’t have the luxury of having as many gamers available as you seem too. I also have some gamers which are limited in what they will play where I love space based games and good ole WWII and WWI games. The games may help me steer them into trying something I really like!

[robertthurman]

Great video. A lot of interesting games and mechanics. I have no way to play TI4 but I'm considering buying it and trying it two handed just to learn it in case a chance ever comes up. Hopefully conventions will return on a regular basis.

[tomlajeunesse]

You should try core space, and core space first born, my favorite sci fi game personally

[Dreamking]

I have had TI 3:rd ed still wrapped up for 10-15 years and finaly unwrapped it this year so I am guessing I am feeling it will get to the table this or next year.

But would you say 4:rth ed is a lot better or just better "streamlined" / clearer rules?
I have seen some ppl say thay still prefere the 3:rd ed.

(Maybe I shouldn't have unwrapped and punched out everything and tried to sell it to a collector instead?)

[Lordjunon]

I think you would like Core Worlds, it is an excellent sci fi deck building game. (Only with the galactic orders expansion) But it is a very good sci fi game.

[wolfmathes]

Great list. Loving the abundance of less known games.

What's your opinion on Cosmic Encounter?