We are back with another Keep or Cull episode, and we have a great mix of games today! Some trick takers, some brand new ones, and a few that has been on the shelf of shame for way too long!
Hopefully you'll enjoy it, and maybe learn about a new game or two!
Hey friends! Enjoy this solo playthrough of Kingdom Crossing! This has been one of my favourite games recently and I still haven't tried it solo! So I am so excited to play this solo finally! Kingdom Crossing is inspired by the problem of the "Seven Bridges of Königsberg", and gameplay combines engine-building and programming mechanisms, with a solo mode that features an Automa and four difficulty levels. I hope you all enjoy the stream!
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Game Table - The Jasper Table by BoardGameTables.com
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Are you interested in learning how to play Ayar: Children of the Sun? Here is your chance! Edward, from Heavy Cardboard, teaches you how to play in this video.
Later, he is joined by Jackie, James, & Shrey for a full-game play-through. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe.
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What happens when a board game refuses to let you settle into a comfortable strategy? In this review of The Restless, I take a look at the gameplay, mechanics, player interaction, replayability, production quality, and whether it's actually worth your time and money.
As always, this is a no-nonsense review with the fluff stripped away. I'll explain how the game works, what it does well, where it falls short, and who is most likely to enjoy it. Whether you're considering backing it, buying it, or just curious about the latest buzz, this review has you covered.
In this video:
Overview of The Restless
Gameplay and core mechanics
Player interaction
Strategy and decision-making
Production and components
Pros and cons
Final verdict
Have you played The Restless? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Hey friends! Let's chat about the next game coming to you by IV Studio, Altera! From the designers of TEND (which I absolutely love!), Altera is a simultaneous-play, bag-building worker placement dice game. Each round, players draw and roll their dice, then strategically deploy Emissaries to shape their path to victory. I hope you all enjoy the video and let's get into it!
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🍿 0:00 Intro
🎥 0:37 Overview
🎲 1:58 Tutorial Overview
🎴 2:26 Challenge Card, Goals & Environment
🔄️ 5:56 Turn Structure
🌤️ 6:29 Day 1 - Day Phase
🐟 9:21 Fishing Action
🪵 20:21 Foraging Action
🌙 30:43 Day 1 - Night Phase
🤕 32:02 Malady (Injury, Disease, Incapacitated & Perishing)
🌙 34:42 Day 1 - Night Phase Continued
🌤️ 43:40 Day 2 - Day Phase
🛖 44:27 Build Shelter Action
💧 45:05 Gather Water
🌙 46:44 Day 2 - Night Phase
🌤️ 51:04 Day 3 - Day Phase
⛏️ 51:24 Mining Action
🪨 58:47 Process Action
🌙 1:01:48 Day 3 - Night Phase
🌤️ 1:03:59 Day 4 - Day Phase
⛰️ 1:04:07 Move Action
🌤️ 1:10:33 Day 4 - Day Phase Continued
🛠️ 1:14:34 Craft Action
🌤️ 1:17:51 Day 4 - Day Phase Continued
👏 1:20:00 Conclusion
"Stonesaga is a cooperative, campaign style, survival crafting board game set in a unique, persistent world shaped by your choices. In Stonesaga, you unfold the epoch-spanning story of the people of a remote glacial valley, guiding multiple generations of characters who make a life there amidst harsh conditions, wondrous mysteries, and giant monsters."
We were lucky enough to have a 4 player game of this absolute epic yesterday! It took around 10 hours, and sadly we didn’t actually get to finish to 14 points as it was close to midnight and we didn’t yet have dinner 🤣 so we called it with the winner on 11 points. Can’t wait to play again!
🔥 If someone asked you to build the perfect board game collection, where would you start?
In this video, we’re counting down 10 essential board games that every board gamer should own. These are the games that have stood the test of time, introduced countless people to the hobby, and continue to earn their place on shelves around the world.
👇 Which board game would make YOUR essential collection?
In this video:
0:00 INTRO
0:47 EURO
2:20 LIGHT
4:07 MEDIUM
5:33 HEAVY
7:07 LEGACY/STORY
8:53 SOCIAL
10:56 PARTY
12:02 TWO PLAYERS
13:11 DECKBUILDING
14:49 SOLO
16:33 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.
Join us as we cover Nucleum and it's expansions: Australia, Court of Progress, Gibraltar, and Energy Research Institute. We'll take you through what Nucleum is, how it plays, what the expansions add, and what we think about it all!
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - What Is Nucleum?
2:32 - How Do You Play?
5:00 - What Is Nucleum: Australia?
6:34 - What Is Nucleum: Court of Progress?
8:02 - What Is Nucleum: Energy Research Institute?
8:53 - What Is Nucleum: Gibraltar?
10:29 - How Does It All Fit Together
11:02 - What Do We Think - Nucleum Base Game
14:40 - What Do We Think - Australia
17:11 - What Do We Think - Court of Progress
20:22 - What Do We Think - Energy Research Institute
23:14 - What Do We Think - Gibraltar
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Hey friends! It's time to chat all about May. I really needed a more quiet, solo game filled month to really rest and get back to more solo gaming. But I did also play some amazing larger multiplayer games as well! It was a slower but overall great month of gaming! I hope you all enjoy the video.
CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
01:50 monthly stats
04:44 the herb garden
12:28 top 5 of the month
27:31 biggest surprise
30:00 best art
30:27 most laughs
31:45 broke my brain
33:42 most played
35:51 best solo game(s)
40:02 outro
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Are you interested in learning how to play Santiago? Here is your chance! Jon teaches you how to play in this video.
Later, he is joined by Edward, Derek, Paul, & Ken for a full-game play-through. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
Retail Roundup #8. These are the newest solo board game releases to hit the market as of May 2026. These games are available to purchase and play right now, no crowdfunding required.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Shackleton Base: Below. Within. Above.
01:51 Nippon: Zaibatsu
03:00 LOTR: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game
03:49 Moytura
04:43 Frosted Blooms
05:43 Top 10 Most Anticipated Solo Board Games from Spiel Essen
05:59 Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
06:42 Recall
07:14 Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth
08:09 Philharmonix
08:56 Mage Knight: The Apocalypse Dragon
09:23 Heat: Legends
10:00 Thanks to my Members!
MUSIC:
Funk It by Dyalla
THUMBNAIL:
Thumbnail artwork was taken from board game Recall by artists Gjermund Bohne and Reese Keefe.
Can Tally Up! add up to a great gaming experience, or does it leave players counting the minutes until it's over? In this review, I take a detailed look at this fast-paced number-crunching card game to see whether it deserves a place on your gaming table.
I'll cover:
How Tally Up! plays
The strengths and weaknesses of the design
Whether it's worth adding to your collection
If you're looking for a quick, accessible game that tests your maths skills, pattern recognition, and speed, this review will help you decide if Tally Up! is the right fit for your group.
Have you played Tally Up!? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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After finishing Pandemic Legacy Season 1, a certain friend starts acting a bit differently.They just can't see normal board games the same way again! Perhaps it has to do with the emergent narrative and overall campaign structure of legacy games. But when talking about them, one must be careful to avoid spoilers...
Other games mentioned: Seafall, Pandemic Legacy Season 2, Twilight Imperium 4, Arkham Horror LCG, HeroQuest, Marvel Dice Throne
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