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Europa Universalis: The Price of Power | Shelfside Review

14. März 2026 um 23:59

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The 4x video game experience now comes to the table! This massive war game plus Euro has all of the X’s (e.g. exploit) while piloting historical European powers like Castille. Players can use action points do perform actions, and also launch military campaigns which are resolved by dice roll. You can hand management your generals, and even develop your own provinces! How many ages will you play in your run of this? Will you lean harder into military or exploring the new world? How long will this Aegir's Games game actually take for you, since it makes other grand board games like Ti4 and Sid Meier’s Civilization 2010 feel like entry level experiences?

Other games mentioned: Cuba Libre, John Company 2nd Edition, Europa Univeralis 4

Table of Contents:
Intro - (0:00)
How to Play - (3:21)
Pros - (6:31)
Cons - (15:09)
Recommender Score - (23:05)
Ashton's Personal Score - (27:56)
Pranav’s Personal Score - (36:24)
Daniel’s Personal Score - (38:56)
Alexander''s Personal Score - (43:55)

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Stuff Used:
Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 'Winter' - the modern chamber orchestra
Violin Concerto in A flat Major
Violin Concerto Gavottes
D. 960 - III. Scherzo (Allegro vivace con delicatezza)
Fantasy in C Major Op.15 D.760 'Wanderer' - I. Adagio
Fantasy in C Major Op.15 D.760 'Wanderer' - IV. Allegro
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - 01 - Aria
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - 03 - Variatio 2 a 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - 20 - Variatio 19 a 1 Clav. I.
Allegro moderato Orchestral suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 - 1. Ouverture
Partita no. 2, BWV 826 - III. Courante Paul Pitman - Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto
Polonaise in C minor, Op. 40 no. 2 Violin Concerto in F major, RV 293 'Autumn' - III. Allegro
Violin Concerto in G minor, RV 315 'Summer' - the modern chamber orchestra
March of the Eagles Calm, Battle

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All In: Predictions Preview | A Clever Poker-Inspired Prediction Game

14. März 2026 um 00:00

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Can poker-style hand building become a clever prediction game? In this preview of All In: Predictions, I take a look at a fast card game that mixes familiar poker-style hands with table reading, timing, and smart predictions. If you enjoy accessible card games with a fun social layer, this one has a neat hook.

In this video, I talk about how All In: Predictions works, what makes it interesting, and why its mix of hand management, deduction, and predicting the winner helps it stand out.

00:00 Intro
00:39 Play Count & Complexity
01:00 Victory Conditions & Actions
06:01 Skills
07:40 Final Thoughts
11:20 Contact & Socials



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A Game I Regret Selling... | AYCB Buffet #10

13. März 2026 um 18:33

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Sometimes you get rid of a game and a couple years can go by before you realize you made a big mistake. My GAME OF THE WEEK is one such game. I've also got a new segment called REHEATED, a viewer collection in TOP SHELF SPREAD and a modified ending segment called THE BILL! Cozy up with some coffee, with some tea, with a pet, heck, grab a book if you want, and enjoy episode 10 of the AYCB Buffet.
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Volt — Side-by-Slide Comparison 👥

13. März 2026 um 18:15

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In this side-by-slideshow I compare, with commentary, the two editions of Emerson Matsuuchi's robot battler Volt: 2015 Nazca (Matsuuchi's own company) vs 2018 Heidelbär.


Board Gems highlights older board and card games that are still great games today, and deserve to not be forgotten!

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Learn how to play FLIP PICK TOWERS with the designer!

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Flip Pick Towers is available from Osprey Games
https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/osprey-games/

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Setup
1:32 Game Overview
2:01 Castle Cards
2:34 Sketching Features
3:12 Selecting Resources
3:40 Unable to sketch?
4:05 Royals
4:48 Bridges
5:03 Roofs
5:45 Dragons
6:30 Magical Creatures
7:55 Decorations
8:13 Treasure
8:46 Banners
9:09 Beanstalks
10:07 Scoring
11:38 Resetting for round 2
12:08 Target Scores
12:40 Competitive Variant

Into the Void (Alien) Final Girl Feature Film! #sponsored by Van Ryder Games

13. März 2026 um 07:53

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Let's face off with my Paula card versus the Evomorph on the USS Konrad. Can we survive INTO THE VOID from Final Girl Season 3?

Thank you to Van Ryder Games for sponsoring the video! Check out Final Girl for yourself by clicking the link! --- https://vanrydergames.com/collections/final-girl-series-2

Use the Chapter Markers to skip around in the Playthrough!
00:00 Waiting to Start
07:05 Opening Chatter
16:17 Quick Rules Overview
31:06 Game Play!
2:25:13 Closing Chatter

Luthier - A Classical Classic?

12. März 2026 um 18:07

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Legend says that if you collect every single instrument in Luthier, then Beethoven himself will come downstairs to give you a little kiss on the cheek, mwah. Thanks, Lud. That’ll do nicely.

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This Is The PERFECT Solo Board Game But...

12. März 2026 um 16:26

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👑 Is this the perfect solo board game… or is there a catch?

In this video, we take a closer look at Kingdom Legacy, a unique solo board game that mixes legacy-style progression with a card-driven kingdom building experience. Over time, your kingdom grows, evolves, and permanently changes as new cards, decisions, and consequences shape your campaign.

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In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Overview
3:00 3 Best things
6:40 Not For You?
9:37 For who?
10:48 Final rating
12:03 Alternative
13:39 Outro


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Labyrinth Chronicles Board Game Review

11. März 2026 um 20:17

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Step into the maze with my Labyrinth Chronicles Board Game Review. In this video, I take a detailed look at Labyrinth Chronicles by Awaken Realms, exploring the gameplay, mechanics, components, artwork, theme, and overall table presence. If you’re wondering whether this fantasy board game is worth buying, this review breaks down the experience and helps you decide if it deserves a place in your collection.

I’ll cover what makes Labyrinth Chronicles stand out, how well it plays, how immersive the adventure feels, and whether Awaken Realms has delivered another memorable board game experience. From first impressions to final verdict, this review is aimed at board gamers who want an honest opinion before backing, buying, or playing.

If you enjoy Awaken Realms board games, fantasy adventures, immersive tabletop experiences, and in-depth board game reviews, this video is for you.

Let me know in the comments what you think of Labyrinth Chronicles and whether it’s a game you want to get to the table.

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After 1-3 Plays...Dig In or Move On? | Ep4 | Galactic Cruise, Rival Cities, Iliad & More

11. März 2026 um 17:43

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After 1-3 plays, we're ready to talk about our initial thoughts of Galactic Cruise, Rumble Nation, Rival Cities, Iliad, Cosmolancer and Taj Mahal. Come here whether we want to continue to dig into these games or whether we're ready to move on from them.
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Top 10 Lightweight Solos | Best Simple Solitaire Board Games for New Players

11. März 2026 um 16:01

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The Kickstarter campaign for Defenders of the Wild 2nd Edition & Critter Moon Expansion ends on Friday, March 20, 2026. Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/outlandish/defenders-of-the-wild-2nd-edition-and-critter-moon-expansion
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TOTALLY DECKED SERIES https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCIaja3AuNpJiyHd9NVDVBcW0nne0Twxd
THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE https://youtu.be/yRqaJd2uqgU
A NICE CUPPA https://youtu.be/gFvGfHlfEfQ
THE ROYAL LIMITED https://youtu.be/rlphenWOuH8
HYPERSTAR RUN https://youtu.be/U_oP_VHSZ1A
LANDS OF AMAZEMENT https://youtu.be/C5e8UwOf8S8
A DRAGON’S GIFT https://youtu.be/Vjqj7fTNxSQ
FOR NORTHWOOD! https://youtu.be/8yr1dGhbt6E
TIN REALM https://youtu.be/hw5T9RA9Nn8
A GENTLE RAIN https://youtu.be/IplJyQOvlNs
A CARNIVORE DID IT! https://youtu.be/N1-D2ADzc-U
RAILROAD TILES https://youtu.be/R9QigCiwdM8
CANVAS https://youtu.be/680WQ0Touj0
CONFUSING LANDS https://youtu.be/HWoPKzPKpxg

00:00 Intro (11. Canvas)
00:17 Ad: Defenders of the Wild 2nd Edition
01:08 Top 10 Lightweight Solos (2022)
01:33 10. Railroad Tiles
03:00 9. A Carnivore Did It!
04:44 8. MicroMacro: Crime City
05:58 7. A Gentle Rain
07:19 6. Orchard
08:51 5. Tin Realm
11:00 4. Dorfromantik
12:52 3. Scoundrel
15:02 2. For Northwood!
17:11 1. The Last Lighthouse
19:50 Outro (12. Confusing Lands)
20:11 Thank you Members!

MUSIC:
Fleas by Dyalla

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Shelfside Announcement on AI Art

11. März 2026 um 15:30

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We talk about covering AI art in our review-like content!

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Let's Play ROMA XLI | Board Game Club

10. März 2026 um 19:00

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The NRB Cruise is back in 2027! 🛳️ If you're looking for a vacation next year AND want to play games with NRB crew then head to https://nrbcruise.com/

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Grab yourself a copy of Roma XLI now - the Kickstarter ends around the 26th March: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/facadegames/roma-xli-game . Not sponsored at all, we just love the Dark Cities games!

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Birds of Play Preview | The New Perch Expansion Takes Flight

10. März 2026 um 17:30

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Birds of Play Preview! Today I’m checking out Birds of Play, the new Perch expansion from Inside Up Games. This Kickstarter features a reprint plus 3 mix-and-match expansions for Perch, adding new ways for players to jump into this sharp, interactive bird battle game. 

In this video, I talk about why Perch is such a standout game and why Birds of Play looks like an exciting expansion for fans of tactical board games, interactive gameplay, and clever player conflict. The campaign runs through March 13, 2026. Find the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insideupgames/perch-birds-of-play

In this video, I talk about why Perch is such a standout game and why Birds of Play looks like an exciting expansion for fans of tactical board games, interactive gameplay, and clever player conflict. The campaign runs through March 13, 2026. 

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00:00 Intro
00:53 Module 1 - Seeds The Day
01:40 Module 2 - Points In The Sky
02:21 Module 3 - Pondemonium
04:17 New Creatures!
04:53 Thoughts About the Additions
06:55 Contact & Socials

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Every game of Heat ever

10. März 2026 um 00:52

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Days of Wonder's deck and hand management racing game!

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Top 20-11 Board Games of all Time! - Top 50

09. März 2026 um 18:00

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Hello everyone!

It's time for another Top 50 games of all time!
Last time, we did a top 100, but we both felt it was a bit of an overkill, and we'd rather focus on our absolute favorite games, the top 50.

We hope you'll enjoy following this series for the next few weeks, ending up with our Top 10 board games of all time video!

Many things have changed in the two years since we did a list like this the last time, and we are excited to share it with you!

Would love to hear how wrong or correct we are, and what your favorite games are, down in the comments!

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You are amazing!

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Timestamps:

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20: 01:30
19: 04:53
18: 08:09
17: 12:08
16: 15:12
15: 18:21
14: 21:31
13: 25:03
12: 27:12
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🎲 ⭐ Our weekend in gaming!

08. März 2026 um 22:32

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Been another great weekend for gaming! We introduced some friends to Scythe, a household all time favourite, got some heavy euros to the table and worked our way through our Regicide Legacy campaign a little more!

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