We quickly review this extremely popular party game! #4 in the party category on BGG, Hot Streak is for those lucky feeling gamblers who want to draft their bets and on the symmetrical racers, of which you all contribute cards to their deck. Most of the decisionmaking from this racing game comes from what bet to take, then seeing if you want to make a bet risky by flipping it over. How does this compare to Magical Athlete, which is also by the same publisher CMYK? Perhaps the randomness elements are wonky, but perhaps that’s exactly what you’re looking for to play with family!
Other games featured: Camel Up
Table of Contents:
Overview - (0:00)
How to Play - (0:33)
Pros - (1:36)
Cons - (4:28)
Recommender Score - (9:36)
Ashton's Personal Score - (11:19)
How much "foreplay" do you engage in before you buy or play a board game? Do you watch playthroughs? Reviews? Look up forum posts, watch trailers? Have you regretted a purchase because of the hype that lead to it? Is there such a thing as "too much foreplay"? All that and more on this week's episode!
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It's time for the return of the space king: where will Twilight Imperium fit onto the Top 100 board? (plus chat about Thunder's Edge, the newest TI4 expansion!)
00:00 - TI time, baby
01:13 - The Turbo-Teach
06:10 - THE DISCUSSION
18:30 - Prophecy of Kings Expansion
20:41 - Thunder's Edge Expansion
27:21 - Ranking the Species
30:44 - TIME FOR THE BOARD!
This is Part 1 of my sponsored playthrough of Nippon: Genro, the upcoming expansion for Nippon: Zaibatsu, by designers Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro and Paulo Soledade. A prototype copy of the game was provided by the publisher CrowD Games.
"Join a trio of daring dice-head adventurers descending into the heart of a restless volcano in search of glory, treasure, and the secrets at the center of the Earth. Each chapter of your journey brings new obstacles, strange tools, and terrifying creatures. Roll, adapt, and push your luck as the depths grow darker … and trust that friendship will prevail!"
I enjoy some polyomino games, and I don't mind everyone-does-their-own-thing sort of games so long as we all can go at the same time. I've recently played two games, both from 2023, that fit those profiles: Junk Drawer from 25th Century, and Tipperary from Lookout.
I don't really get into much as to if they're gems or not. Just chatting about my thoughts on them and noting in particular their key difference: one has randomised goals, one doesn't. One fits me, one doesn't. My thoughts on this difference is at the end.
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Can a simple card game surprise seasoned gamers? dnup does exactly that with one brilliant idea: every time cards change hands, they flip, transforming into entirely different values. That single mechanism creates a fast, interactive game full of clever tactical decisions and unexpected comebacks.
In this review, I’ll explain how dnup plays, what makes its rotating-card system so unique, the cognitive skills it encourages, and whether it’s worth adding to your game collection.
If you enjoy strategic card games that are easy to learn but reward clever play, dnup is definitely worth a look.
If you enjoy thoughtful board game reviews, previews, and videos exploring the skills practiced through play, please like, subscribe, and let me know your thoughts on dnup in the comments.
00:00 Intro
00:22 Complexity, Play Count & Victory Conditions
01:09 How It Plays
05:47 Skills
08:17 Final Thoughts
COMING OF AGE BOARD GAME REVIEW
Join Matt from Boardgame Bollocks as he dives into Coming of Age, the vibrant, life‑changing board game from Dani Garcia and Edu Valls. From childhood chaos to adult dilemmas, this review explores how the game captures the ups and downs of growing up — all wrapped in colourful art and mildly interesting mechanics.
Expect laughs, honest opinions, and a few surprises along the way.
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Hey friends! Today we are chatting about the most “Board Game Garden” game ever, Sprout! I am so excited to share Sprout with you all! Sprout is a cozy, yet thrilling push-your-luck strategy game for 2-5 plant parents. Players take the role of roommates trying to sprout their newly adopted houseplants. There will also be a solo mode expansion called Pet Parent! Hope you all enjoy the video!
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"Join a trio of daring dice-head adventurers descending into the heart of a restless volcano in search of glory, treasure, and the secrets at the center of the Earth. Each chapter of your journey brings new obstacles, strange tools, and terrifying creatures. Roll, adapt, and push your luck as the depths grow darker … and trust that friendship will prevail!"
The newest edition of Container has arrived (from Allplay) and we wanted to bring it to y'all in all its 4k glory! Edward will do a full teach (again) and then the fellas are jumping into a full play-through.
Let us know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
***This Live-stream is sponsored by Grand Trunk Games***
Are you interested in learning how to play Shikoku 1889? Here is your chance! Edward, from Heavy Cardboard, teaches you how to play in this video.
Later, he is joined by Alexander, James, Jon, & Paul 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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