Board game basics - The different types of board games

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3 minute board games are J Carmichael and S Rodgers

[MBG]

This is the pilot episode for a new series on the channel. And as a pilot, it's a little rough in places. But we will make improvements to the format based on feedback. Such as no dark suit on a dark background, and perhaps i should be less worried about framing so i don't hunch over as much. Any other constructive feedback, let me know here.

[thomasdower]

“Low player interaction and low luck” catan: *laughs*

[vukasinblanusa]

Maybe you could mention categorization of games based on the mechanics as well: deck builder, cube pusher, card drafting, dice drafting, worker placement etc. And of course, few examples for each. Examples are always good. Either way, I like your content, keep up the good work! Greetings from Serbia! :)

[CitrusArchitect]

This is a great idea for a series! One of the funnest things about getting into any hobby is learning the lingo, so for future installments I’d love to hear definitions of terms like “engine builder, ” “quarterbacking, ” “analysis paralysis, ” and the like. My only feedback is that using well-known examples is important, and I’m not huge on the chalkboard font, but that’s just my preference. :)

[rogersabbath]

Hey look its that guy with that 3 minute voice!

[DerKleineThilo]

Campaign and Legacy games should be in that list as well in my opinion

[doggosplosion]

Catan: We are the start of the gaming trend. We come in peace.

Cosmic Encounter: Get off my intergalactic lawn.

[tychay]

I think the history of why Euros developed distinct from Ameritrash is itself worthy of an entire video. I always find it odd (but not) that one of the most classic ameritrash games, Risk, was developed by a European.

3:40 Luke Laurie calls hybrids, “trans-atlantic.”

6:10 counterinsurgency set on Mars. Is that a self-promotion?

9:59 Would like to see a future video where you talk about mechanics terminology: roll-and-write, deck builder, dice/cards drafting, worker placement, legacy, campaign, take-that, area control, bidding, engine building, etc. (I would have saved roll and write for here).

Btw, why are Teffy and John in detention?

[samueleuresti]

You had the dice odds chart displayed behind you, but never mentioned dice games as a category.
Other categories:
Big Box Games (games sold at big box stores and usually target a wide range of non-serious gamers).
Yahtzee type game (main mechanic is rolling 5 or 6 dice with the option to re-roll some dice)
Card drafting games (like Sushi Go).
Deck building games (like Dominion).
Roll and move (like Talisman).
Legacy games.
Tile placing games.
Role playing games (RPG).
Solo games.
Chess games (any 2-player strategy game).
Strategy games (like Risk).
Card game (a game that main utilizes a standard 52 deck of playing cards)
Worker placement games.
Economic games.
Resource Management Games.
Digital games.
App assisted games.
That's all I can think of at the moment, but I'm sure there's more...🤔

[Vadimaster]

Thanks for this video. I’m currently easing two colleagues slowly into the hobby with some of the gateway games in my collection. I think I’ll show them this video to get a feel for the board game landscape, so they get a better frame of reference for what they might like and what I should bring to our next game night.
By the way: proud Patreon supporter of the channel. To anyone reading this, go to Patreon and support as well.

[sandropazdg]

10:35 So I guess this answers the question "will Twister ever be reviewed on this channel"

[Amalga_Heart]

A couple of quick ideas here:

1. Do a video going more in-depth on how co-op games work. I'm a solo gamer myself, so those are what I play, and the #1 question I get from people is "how can a board game work without an opponent?" Any attempt from me to explain just makes things more confusing. Alot of people think of board games, and they think of freaking Monopoly or whatever, those older games, and seem to think that all board games must be competitive and involve alot of "screw you" moments. I know it sure surprised me to learn about these the first time.

2. Or do one talking about how games have evolved over time. Again, everyone just thinks of Monopoly, so explain how the whole "roll and move" and other bad mechanics are phased out, and the sorts of things that replace them to make sure that games are actually strategic and interesting. That's the #2 thing I always hear when someone finds out I'm into board games: "But why would you play those? They're so boring! All you do is roll dice and move and hope not to lose!" Those older "family" games really didnt do this hobby any favors, did they...

[wayner]

Really enjoyed the video. Loved the background and subtle jokes on the chalk board. Great presentation and subject matter. I also like the foundation games term and will start using it.

Since you asked for constructive criticism my only thought was to have the game category you're talking about written above the terms and styles you list for it to help find what your talking about easier if scrubbing through the video.

Looking forward to more of this series.

[nikvernon]

I 100% agree with the term Foundation games. I'd love to see a follow up basics video covering foundation games you like or would recommend to people interested in the hobby

[greatharlekin]

Great video, looking forward to the following episodes. Clear, crisp and with a little topping of usual flair!

[jesuscoutofandino]

"filler" is one definition that would have been nice to have here.

In any case, excellent video and excellent idea to help the people beginning in the hobby!

[dddmmm]

As part of the concept of an Abstract game( with capital A), I find to be crucial to emphasize those tend to be about spacial movement, confrontation and/or occupation. Many games have abstracted (adjetive) themes but are not considered Abstracts (noun). On the flip side, some games pretend to have theme (and kind of succeed on that) but would still be called Abstracts by me (e.g. Photosynthesis), because they still have that spacial element.

[cyansparkle]

Thank you for sitting down and bothering! Love your channel, it has seriously fed my hobby, and wishlist!

[ZimTachyon]

It's not just that you're expert in board games and extremely proficient in telling a story, but that your presentation is so hilarious.
I personally hope that you've already compiled your top 100 board games list with links to purchase the individual games themselves to your sponsors that sell them.
I just want to click "add all" to my cart and buy them. We've tried three of your recommendations so far, absolutely loved them, and now have a weekly Friday game night.
Who knew board games could be such a great obsession?

[robslack]

Great video! You make me want to reorganize my game shelf by category 😀