In this preview of Roll’n Bump Duel, I sit down with designer Louis-Nicolas Dozois to talk about a clever 2-player game where dice rolling, card collection, and tactical grid building all collide. Players roll up to five dice, claim cards from a shared river, and build a 4x4 grid to maximize scoring through rows, colors, and point values.  
What helps Roll’n Bump Duel stand out is the way it mixes efficiency and disruption. You are not only trying to make the right dice combinations to claim cards, but also bump your opponent off cards they were targeting. Claims can come from matching faces or building sequences, which gives the game a blend of tactical flexibility and direct interaction.  
The scoring system also looks surprisingly interesting for a compact duel. Each row scores based on the total points multiplied by the number of different colors present, while bonus cards can either be used for powers during the game or saved for endgame points. That gives the game some fun little “use it now or keep it later” tension, which is delicious cardboard mischief.  
Thanks again to the designer for joining me to talk about the game and the ideas behind it.
Note: Louis and I have known each other for years, so I can’t be unbiased about his games.
00:00 Intro
01:22 The Game
04:11 How It Plays
05:00 The Bonus Deck
10:45 The River& Strategic Choices
23:50 Contact & Socials
Is AI ruining board games, or is it the future of the hobby? In this video, we tackle the growing debate around AI in board games and ask the question everyone seems to have an opinion on: AI in board games – yes or no?
From AI-generated art and board game design tools to playtesting, writing, and idea generation, artificial intelligence is starting to show up all over the tabletop world. But does it actually make games better, faster, and more accessible, or does it strip away the creativity and soul that make board games special in the first place?
In this video, we break down the history of AI, the different ways it’s being used in modern board gaming, the biggest pros and cons, and the ethical arguments surrounding AI-created content in tabletop games. Whether you love the idea, hate it, or are still undecided, this video dives into both sides of the argument.
If you’re into board games, tabletop gaming, board game design, AI tools, and gaming debate videos, this one’s for you.
What do you think — is AI good for board games, or should it stay out of the hobby? Drop your opinion in the comments.
FYI: Comrades keep party structure and voting alive in solo play.
🎥 0:00 Overview
📦 0:49 Prototype Unboxing (Top Section)
📖 1:59 Facts Log & Campaign Book
🥷 2:52 Punchboards, Dashboards & Tokens
📔 3:33 Book of Secrets x 4
🔥 4:41 Game Board
📦 4:55 Prototype Unboxing (Bottom Section)
⚔️ 5:32 Dials, Dashboards, Character Sheets Up Close
🎲 6:22 Markers, Dice & Cards Up Close
🔎 11:05 Miniatures Up Close
👏 13:35 Conclusion
“When playing solo:
• You control one full hero and three comrades.
• Comrades are simplified heroes that speed up your game, letting you focus on your chosen hero while still experiencing the full boss patterns and Story Phase votes.
• The unchosen heroes still “vote” in the Story Phase using small Comrade Opinion Decks that reflect their personalities.”
Join us as we cover the three games from Bitewing Games Cosmic Silos trilogy, which is comprised of ORBIT, EGO, and SILOS, all by renowned designer Reiner Knizia.
🔥 Some board games lose their magic after a few plays… but not these.
In this video, we’re talking about the board games we’ve played a LOT — and still genuinely love getting back to the table. These are the titles that have survived repeated plays, changing preferences, and countless alternatives, yet still keep delivering every time
In this video:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Starwars Clone Wars
2:41 Similo
4:10 Summoner Wars
5:12 The Search For Planet X
6:31 Knarr
8:05 Lotr: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
9:37 Twilight Struggle
10:39 Dungeon Fighter
12:23 Challengers! Beach Cup
14:14 The Elder Scrolls
16:23 Outro
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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)
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
Are you interested in learning how to play the Age of Steam map: Southern US? Here is your chance! Edward, from Heavy Cardboard, teaches you how to play in this video.
Later, he is joined by Ken, Shrey, & Martin the Elder for a full-game play-through. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
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.
Hey friends! Today we are starting something that I've been really excited to do but that I've also been putting off. I love having a big board game collection and it makes sense being a board game content creator but recently my collection has just been bringing me anxiety. So I think it is time to go through the ENTIRE collection game by game and make some tough decisions. I hope you all enjoy the video and let's get into it!
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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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17:51 THE BILL
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!
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
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.
👑 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.
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
Board Game Hangover is your go-to channel for everything board games! From the best board game reviews, playthroughs, and top 10 lists to board game upgrades, house rules, and gameplay tips — we help you discover the best board games, improve your board gaming experience, and have a good laugh along the way. Whether you're into strategy board games, party games, solo board gaming, or family board games, you're in the right place.
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