Bryan takes a look at a game based at a high level in the Cosmere! He says it's his favorite books of all time (Behind Tolkien of course, but hey) But let's unravel the mysteries of the shattering of Adonalsium together from Brotherwise Games!
Set during the Edo Period of Japan, play as a daimyo - or feudal lord - overseeing a personal province board that begins as a wild, old growth forest. Over the course of five rounds, each player will determine the path of their own province by simultaneously placing skilled forestry samurai workers at key intersections to perform actions. These decisions could include the harvesting of trees to construct farms and castles, the planting and study of trees for future knowledge, establishing a new agricultural presence to sustain the region’s population, the building of castle structures for both immediate rewards and eventual honor, or even mustering a military force to help support the efforts of the Shogun in Ed
We played a wide variety of board games throughout July 2026—from exciting new releases and hidden gems to long-awaited titles and returning favorites. Now it's time to rank every game we played this month, from the ones that didn't quite land to the games we can't wait to play again.
Some completely exceeded our expectations. Others... not so much.
👇 Which board game was the highlight of your July?
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Avalon
3:51 Star Wars Legion
7:05 Regicide Legacy
9:15 Shōgun
10:29 The Battle Of Five Armies
13:12 Maple Valley
14:44 Cloudspire
18:10 GAME OF THE MONTH
20:00 Outro
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