Top 10 Board Games to Start Your Collection

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Today we talk about the 10 games that we think you should start your collection with!

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[TheBrothersMurph]

What's a game you think should start a collection?? Oh and make sure to subscribe!

[Poiuytrew.Q]

1. Roll and write: Rolling Realms
2.Trick taking: The Crew
3. Euro: Castles of Burgundy
4. Party: Just One
5. Engine/drafting: Splendor
6. Abstract: Azul
7. Bidding: For Sale
8. Skirmish: Unmatched
9. Polynomial: New York Zoo
10. Tile laying: Cascadia

[samuelbrissette]

My list from the games i've played would be Heat: pedal to the metal, Cascadia, The Crew, Everdell, Splendor Duel, Ticket to Ride, Sushi Go party, Pandemic, Wavelength and Carcassonne

[pm]

Start with something which interest you and you are motivated to learn/play.
My collection started back in the late 80s with "Empires in Arms". Still playing it today.

Starter games don't have to be light. It's the motivation which matters.

[bibleboardgames]

If you haven't started your board game collection yet, it is like you are only hearing in monotone, but as you start adding your first games, suddenly you will begin to hear in stereo. 10 can provide a decent range of easy, challenging, family, cooperate, classic, new, 2-player, 4-player, 6-player, puzzly, comfy, mega production, travel-friendly, popular, unique, short, or Epic. But play each one as you go, and don't worry about the numbers. Soon you'll be hearing in surround sound.

[joyboy]

10. Cartographer
9. Potato Man
8. The Castle of Burgundry
7. Thats not a hat
6. It's a wonderful world
5. Paint the Roses
4. Ra
3. Unmatched
2. Project L
1. Cascadia

[marvinko]

I found out that if you host a game night with not really versed players, a short game in a small box can help to break the ice. Most people don't like learning rules and the longer the teach the less people want to play a game. This shows them that learning the rules payed off in having fun. So they are more willing to listen to 5-10 minutes of rules for a bigger game.
I recommend Zombie Dice or Sushi Go! type games for this

[grizzlygrowl]

Great list!! We just picked up Project L and the family has been loving it! We grew up on Tetris so this game filled that same satisfactory feeling we got from Tetris.

[dessireshallenberger]

I didn’t start into the Euro games until my 21-23year old (at that time) adult kids started introducing them to me in 2010- we started with Catan, Dixit, Ticket to ride, Dominion, 7 wonders.
A neighbor then introduced me to- Azul, Concordia, Skull, Via Nebula, Kingdom Builders… and for my birthday was given Carcassonne, Parks, King Domino, and Tiny Towns.
I’d recommend- Catan, Dixit, Dominion, KingDomino, Ticket to Ride, Skull, Splendor, Carcassonne, Azul, Codenames to start off with.
Though my favorites right now are: Parks, Citadels, Everdell, Flamecraft, Quacks, Azul, Dominion, Carcassonne, Dixit and Codenames in no particular order- or-depending on whom I’m playing with! 😁

[KitCatherine]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m new to this hobby. Feeling excited and overwhelmed with all the choices. I feel like I’m learning a new language with all the terminology for play styles and mechanics. Ha! Happy to find some suggestions to focus on. Let’s go! Excited to get started. Oh! And thank you for being so welcoming to newbies.

[montyfarris]

1) Area Control-The Godfather: Corleone's Empire
2) Deckbuilder- Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures & Summer Camp
3) Cooperative- Flash Point Fire Rescue & Back to the Future: Back in Time
4) Card Game- The Crew & Sushi Go Party
5) Abstract- Azul & Tiny Towns
6) Puzzle- Sagrada & Isle of Cats
7) Party- Bang the Dice Game & Just One
8 Worker Placement- Fallout Shelter & Last Will
9) Roll/Flip & Write- Welcome to & Get on Board
10) 2 Player- The Fox in the Forest & Moving Pictures

[GenXMoose]

The hardest part of just starting out in the hobby is finding / making gamers to play with regularly. You have to have games to get people over and sit down AND THEN that next level game.
My best list of games like these would be: 6 Nimmt, Project L, Illusion/Omerta/The Game, (2 player games) Lost cities, jiapur, then heavier games: CoB, Beyond the Sun, or whatever fame YOU LIKE.
Then once you have a regular group transition to a legacy game: Charterstone, My City, Decorum, or Pandemic season 1.

[Choronis]

I gotta say, being an avid board gamer myself, I feel absolutely stunned that Ive never heard of ANY of your top 10! Time to start looking into these games.

My 10 would include: Splendor, Arboretum, Viticulture, Wingspan, 7 Wonders, Pit (does that count?), Exploding Kittens, Carcasonne, Qwirkle, and Blokus.

[Izinaima]

If you like old school horror films i really recommend Final Girl. It is small, highly thematic, mix and matchy and a ton of fun! Yes it is a solo game, but you can take turns and work on it cooperatively as well.

[jessismith]

I started with Azul (loved by everyone) and Codenames. I’ve been steadily growing my collection, but recent favorites have been Just One and Kluster. Loving this hobby thought, and I’ve brought a few people into the hobby with other people’s suggestions. Appreciate you guys, thanks for the content.

[Harpdog.TonyWatson]

Great list. No disagreements. What I recommend looks like a list of best sellers, but these are popular for a reason. I play with players of all levels and have found that these games universally work for those new to the hobby.

Ticket To Ride
Codenames
Marvel Splendor
Baren Park
Cascadia
Quest For El Dorado
Space Base
The Crew - Mission Deep Sea
Wingspan (for a little heavier game)
Kingdomino (and get 2 sets and play 7x7 with 4 players)

I have some heavier games I love, but this list is for those starting out.

[jaredreninger]

I’m new to the hobby, and I’ve actually just crossed the 10 game mark. Here’s my collection so far
Everdell
Cascadia
Horrified
Quacks of Quedlinburg
Barenpark
Codenames
Wavelength
Scout
Bonsai
And lastly… A feast for Odin as my first venture into heavier games. Just 2 plays in and I’m absolutely LOVING it.
Of all my medium-light games I think my favorites are everdell, quacks, and Cascadia
Also, I’ve been binge watching you guys since I’ve found you, I absolutely love this channel. Keep it up

[tfixpju]

New to board gaming. Started June 2023. Found your April 2020 "10 Games to Start your Collection" recommendations. (have 7 of the 10 😊). Also found your Solo recommendations helpful. Love your channel!!

[FishFemme]

I’m pretty new to the hobby, and I only play solo. I started with Hadrian’s Wall and have been chasing that high ever since. (I’ve about given up.) I’ve since added Legacy of Yu, Cascadia, Isle of Cats, and Paperback Adventures - all are for solo play or have solo variations.

[christaggart]

Here are mine in no order:
Space Base, King of Tokyo, Grimm Forest, Trekking the World, Century Spice Road, Forbidden Desert, Jaipur, Point Salad, Love Letter, Ticket to Ride