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Tabletop Tolson
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Welcome to Tabletop Tolson. Kim Tolson here and I'm all about tabletop games: card, dice, strategy, dexterity, cooperative, legacy, Euro, and many more!
I review board games, create top five lists and top ten lists, share my educational insights in board games in the classroom tutorials, and suggest great games to play with your family and friends.
After watching my videos, you'll leave eager to play a tabletop game, whether you try a new, exciting release or revisit an old but good game.
Sound like a fun game night? Great. Then join me at Tabletop Tolson and don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button. I'll see you in the comments!
-ABOUT-
Kim Tolson is an educator with experience in post-secondary academics. She has played tabletop games for over thirty years and has worked in the gaming industry in a variety of ways. Her favorite games are strategy-driven and those with a robust theme.
Created my free logo at LogoMakr.com.
All music licensed at bensound.com.
I review board games, create top five lists and top ten lists, share my educational insights in board games in the classroom tutorials, and suggest great games to play with your family and friends.
After watching my videos, you'll leave eager to play a tabletop game, whether you try a new, exciting release or revisit an old but good game.
Sound like a fun game night? Great. Then join me at Tabletop Tolson and don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button. I'll see you in the comments!
-ABOUT-
Kim Tolson is an educator with experience in post-secondary academics. She has played tabletop games for over thirty years and has worked in the gaming industry in a variety of ways. Her favorite games are strategy-driven and those with a robust theme.
Created my free logo at LogoMakr.com.
All music licensed at bensound.com.
CITIES OF VENUS: SURVIVORS | An Overview and Demo of a Dice Manipulation & Polyomino Placement Game!
Set during the time of Cities of Venus, Survivors continues the story with the search for survivors on the surface by the brave mining mech operators.
The object of this stand-alone polyomino-dice manipulation game is to find as many survivors as possible while discovering fuel for the re-ascent vehicle.
Once the launch sequence is initiated, players utilize the resources and engineers that they had rescued to secure their place as the captain, and hero, of the re-ascent ship.
Survivors scales from 2-6 players and takes about an hour to play.
More Information:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinrobot/cities-of-venus-survivors?ref=e7meq6
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397810/cities-of-venus-survivors
Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson
Intro Sequence Credit: R Charles D Stuart
Music Credit: www.bensound.com
Logo Credit: www.logomakr.com
DISCLAIMER: Please keep your comments positive. I reserve the right to review and delete with full discretion anything that attacks or demeans an individual. My channel is a place to celebrate gaming, not to give those acting in poor faith a chance to be mean.
The object of this stand-alone polyomino-dice manipulation game is to find as many survivors as possible while discovering fuel for the re-ascent vehicle.
Once the launch sequence is initiated, players utilize the resources and engineers that they had rescued to secure their place as the captain, and hero, of the re-ascent ship.
Survivors scales from 2-6 players and takes about an hour to play.
More Information:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinrobot/cities-of-venus-survivors?ref=e7meq6
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397810/cities-of-venus-survivors
Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson
Intro Sequence Credit: R Charles D Stuart
Music Credit: www.bensound.com
Logo Credit: www.logomakr.com
DISCLAIMER: Please keep your comments positive. I reserve the right to review and delete with full discretion anything that attacks or demeans an individual. My channel is a place to celebrate gaming, not to give those acting in poor faith a chance to be mean.
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CASINOPOLIS | New Standalone Sprawlopolis, A Solo and Cooperative City Building
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Join me in this preview of what makes Casinopolis such a great addition to the -opolis games you already love. More Information: www.kickstarter.com/projects/239309591/casinopolis boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408828/casinopolis Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson Intro Sequence Credit: R Charles D Stuart Music Credit: www.bensound.com Logo Credit: www.logomakr.com DISCLAIMER: Please keep...
Two Family Party Games: CAUTION SIGNS and IT'S KIND OF A FUN STORY
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Want a fun night of storytelling and quick drawing? Then these two games are perfect for your next big family game night! 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Caution Signs 7:20 - It's Kind of a Fun Story More Information: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413555/its-kind-of-a-fun-story-family-edition Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson Intro Sequence Credit: R...
Pines & Cacti | EVERGREEN EXPANSIONS Overview & Review
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Evergreen: Pines and Cacti is a set of two modular expansions for Evergreen that introduces two new kinds of plants that interact with light and shadow in interesting ways. Each modular expansion introduces a new power, and the game uses exactly six powers, so remove one power from play for each expansion module you add. PINES Small pines long for the kiss of sunlight, so they spontaneously gro...
Learn How to Play LOCO MOMO! A Cute, Abstract, Tile Drafting Game
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Loco Momo is a competitive game featuring drafting, tile placement, and set collection elements, falling under the broader mechanic of “tile drafting.” Learn how to play the base game and the two included variants in the box. Players first choose an animal tile, and based on its unique movement, the animal moves to a different clearing, potentially allowing you to take even more animals of the ...
MAGIC MAZE TOWER | NEW Cooperative Puzzle Game
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Magic Maze Tower is a new standalone game in the universe of Magic Maze. Check out a couple of the tutorial levels here to learn the mechanics and gameplay in this standalone game! The goal of the game is to complete as many levels as possible to escape the prison. Magic Maze Tower is played on a single Level tile, without an hourglass (you can take your time!), without a “do something” token, ...
GUILTY Series for the Win! Deduce. Cooperate. Uncover. (Houston 2015 & Monaco 1955) NO SPOILERS!
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GUILTY: HOUSTON 2015 Someone has died in the county women's prison - and not just anyone, but Senator Kowalsky's daughter. You're heading to the prison now with a press conference scheduled for tomorrow at which you have to explain what happened, so you need to find answers over the next few hours. To start Guilty: Houston 2015, you'll read the introduction, then place the specified cards on th...
RUN RUN RUN! Overview & Review | Adventure Cooperative Tile Laying Game
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Imagine being trapped in an underground lair with mummies whose only goal is to solidify a terrible curse?! Join me in this overview and review of Run Run Run! Discover what makes Run Run Run! so fun and how it captures the adventure spirit of everyone's favorite movie genre. Prevent the mummies from touching the Relics of the Pharaoh (they would gain immense power, threatening all mankind). Ac...
CAMOUFLAGE | Learn How to Play and Which Variant Is My Favorite!
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Camouflage is a pattern matching speed game with multiple modes of gameplay! This includes a solo puzzle mode! The entire game is also color blind friendly, and the game provides two different sides of cards to appeal to all players. This the perfect game for all ages in that it has incredibly simple concepts but because of the time factor the game is always a challenge. Even young kids can pla...
FOXPAW | A Preview & Overview (on Gamefound Now!)
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FOXPAW is a highly interactive crunchy Worker Placement board game where 1-4 players join unique houses with game breaking skills in a magical school & fight for the most house-points at the end of 5 school-years. Check out what makes this game so fun and interactive, not to mention thematic! I'll give you a preview and overview of this game, soon to be released on Gamefound. More Information: ...
MY TOP 10 Board Games of 2024 | With a Surprise!
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I picked my top ten from over 65 board games released in 2024 and there are some real gems here. Thanks for joining me! 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Game 10 2:58 - Game 9 4:42 - Game 8 7:24 - Game 7 9:28 - Game 6 11:48 - Game 5 14:28 - Game 4 17:47 - The Surprise 19:53 - Runners Up 23:30 - Game 3 25:10 - Game 2 29:38 - Game 1 More Information: Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson Intro Sequence C...
New Party Game in Town: WHAT CAN I SAY? (Overview & Review)
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In this fun word game for two teams, players take turns as clue-giver, trying to get others to guess target words. The trick is that the clue-giver is restricted by 4 random rule cards each turn (for example, you can say words that end in T, you can say words with exactly 1 O, you can make hand gestures with 1 hand). Teams score points for guessing correct answers. After everyone has a turn as ...
Vampire Queen & Jalape-NO! 2 Fun Trick Taking Card Games
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Trick taking card games might be a dime a dozen these days, but there's something really cool about these classics by Wolfgang Kramer. Check out what makes these card games perfect for large player game nights! More Information: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206/jalape-no boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191073/vampire-queen Become a Patron: patreon.com/tabletoptolson Intro Sequence Credit: R Charles ...
GREEN TEAM WINS: HOLIDAY PARTY! Perfect for All Gatherings
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Green Team Wins is back with Holiday Party, a 105-card expansion that decks the halls, lets it snow, and jingles all the way. Mix (and mingle) these new questions with your other Green Team Wins cards - or tear off the gift paper and play with them right out of the box. Finally, something fun to do at a holiday party...Check out my overview and review of this expansion for Green Team Wins. More...
TURNIP | Learn How to Play in Less Than 8 Minutes!
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Welcome to the world of Turnip! It's time to get your farm in check and prepare for the annual Turnip-Off! In this bluffing game, 3-5 players will compete as turnip farmers trying to take the most turnips to market. Will you stay pure and plant turnips the right way, or lie your way to sweet turnip victory? Stash cards, catch fibbing players, gather turnip tokens, and play the highest total of ...
Dexterity With Me! HAMSTER ROLL & TASSO BANANA
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Dexterity With Me! HAMSTER ROLL & TASSO BANANA
3 Fun Games for Kids and Families | Time Pressure, Memory, and Tactile Discovery
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3 Fun Games for Kids and Families | Time Pressure, Memory, and Tactile Discovery
GGBGNSSG | How to Play Good Guy, Bad Guy, Not So Smart Guy...A Family Card Game
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GGBGNSSG | How to Play Good Guy, Bad Guy, Not So Smart Guy...A Family Card Game
LURE | Press Your Luck in this ALL PLAY Small Box Game!
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LURE | Press Your Luck in this ALL PLAY Small Box Game!
KINFIRE CHRONICLES: Night's Fall | 2nd Printing Changes and Updates!
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KINFIRE CHRONICLES: Night's Fall | 2nd Printing Changes and Updates!
Board Game Geek Convention 2024 Haul and Game Review | My Favorites!
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Board Game Geek Convention 2024 Haul and Game Review | My Favorites!
Enjoy HARVEST | A Worker Placement Game of Cuteness!
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Enjoy HARVEST | A Worker Placement Game of Cuteness!
TOWER UP | A Light Strategy City Building Game for the Whole Family!
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TOWER UP | A Light Strategy City Building Game for the Whole Family!
PRESS YOUR LUCK with Sausage Sizzle! & Circus Flohcati | 2 Fun, Fast, Filler Games!
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PRESS YOUR LUCK with Sausage Sizzle! & Circus Flohcati | 2 Fun, Fast, Filler Games!
RIVER VALLEY GLASSWORKS | A Colorful, Light Strategy Game
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RIVER VALLEY GLASSWORKS | A Colorful, Light Strategy Game
HERITAGE Review | Ancient Knowledge Expansion (What's in the Box?!)
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HERITAGE Review | Ancient Knowledge Expansion (What's in the Box?!)
Overview of THE LONE GUN | A Fliptown Solitaire Campaign | I Review This Solo Game
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Overview of THE LONE GUN | A Fliptown Solitaire Campaign | I Review This Solo Game
ESTATE: RAISE THE REALM | Overview & Kickstarter Preview of this Light Weight Strategy Game
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ESTATE: RAISE THE REALM | Overview & Kickstarter Preview of this Light Weight Strategy Game
WILD GARDENS Giveaway | Discover the Beauty, Quality, and Fun in this Strategic Game
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WILD GARDENS Giveaway | Discover the Beauty, Quality, and Fun in this Strategic Game
HAPPY HALLOWEEN GAMING | A Double Header with Dracula and Dr. Jekyll
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN GAMING | A Double Header with Dracula and Dr. Jekyll
I enjoy your channel and all the reviews and explanations. Thanks for making these videos!
I'm glad you find them helpful!
I really enjoyed this series. I'm just sad that you are not making more videos in this series.
I'm glad you liked it! I'll see what I can do!
Have a happy new year Tabletop Tolson
You too! Thanks for watching!
Just picked up ancient knowledge today. May need to look into this expansion!!
Love Sprawlopolis. This seems like a neat variation. The medieval/roman/egyptian themes make me want a Westworld themed Sprawlopolis, where you make Westworld, Fantasyworld, Shogunworld etc for fans of the movie/tv series
Hi Kimberly, thanks for the overview!! Excellent as always. One suggestion: it might be better to lay your hand cards on the table rather than have them overlapping in your hand so we can see them.
The -opolis universe just keeps on sprawling
I've only played this as a 4-player game, and my main complaint is that it's insanely easy to win every time. You also get the power boost of those extra 2 player abilities, proficiencies, etc. We haven't even lost 1 location, let alone a game. I also think 4-player fixes a lot of these problems you mentioned (it cycles through the deck super quickly, adds value to the "all players" cards, etc.). I think my only other concern would be that this game doesn't seem to scale from 2 to 4 players very well, based on the complaints I've been reading from people who are playing this with only 2 people.
Kimberly I totally agree with your party game choices. I purchased caution signs at Pax Unplugged this year and already had it at the table over the holidays. We played with 8 people and everyone loved it. Some other party games we got to the table that were a big crowd favorite and they are - Fun Facts, Hipster, Priorities and Fake artists goes to NY. Love to know your thoughts on them as well. Just ordered it's kind of a funny story so thank you for your recommendation.
Love Evergreen and this expansion looks cool... also want the one with the mushrooms.
Thank you for this quality summary! I remember reading that the 2nd edition won't be made available for retail in my region (as from what I gathered it would have been available only in the US, and KS pledges for ROW), so I proceeded with buying a used FE copy. Only to see not one, but three local retailers stock it up literally a couple days after my used copy arrived. Oh well, judging by how much you liked the game in the first place, this won't stop me from enjoying it either.
Great stuff! Loco Momo is also on BGA for those interested
Thanks for letting people know!
fav board game channel! seriously!
Being a fan of Ticket to Ride and On the Underground, this game looks right up my alley. Great mechanisms in an easy to learn and teach game. Rewarding to build. I do wish it supported more than 4 players as we often have more than 4 players. Putting this game on my wish list.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Our HUGE box has just arrived! As it will be just my wife and myself playing, would you recommend one character each (a party of 2) or two characters each (a party of 4)? Really looking forward to this adventure. We’re really new to this hobby.
I'd recommend one character for each! Just make sure you play with the health dials on the higher number for the two characters:)
best board game content creator out there... period!
Thanks for the video. Played core game today and we found it to be a great game! Will have some of these expansions in mind moving forward.
Amazing review! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bought this last year and I love it. I got a copy of the deluxe version and it's the first game I have ever played solo. My family loves it, too. It's a joy to play and just so beautiful. It started my boardgame journey as I now "trek" through board games. Thanks for your review. I bought it because of this video. 🌻💙
That's awesome! I'm glad you liked the review.
Hi! I found your channel because I was thinking about buying "Trekking Through History" earlier last year. I bought it and loved it! I am now discovering so many games, all on the light end. My family has been enjoying the game nights I have orchestrated. It really is a wonderful hobby. Thank you for sharing your lovely enthusiasm. I hope to learn and discover more. PS Added "Panda Royale" and "Harvest" to my wishlist.
It's awesome that you're discovering so many great games!
Nice review. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. My son found Ragnarocks at Half Price and wanted to buy it based on box art alone. However, we don’t have room for that, so I wanted more info. This video was entertaining, concise, and informative. As the rat in Hamlet said, “ Brevity is the soul of wit.” Well done!
Glad the video was helpful!
Such a fantastic video - loved it! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
We have 4 players and can NOT beat it. It’s impossible. I’m thinking about taking the horcruxes out, maybe that will make it better. That and stacking the villains by level like you stated. This game just pisses is off instead of having fun :(
I love this series of well-crafted mysteries involving logic, common sense and deduction. I completed Houston 2015 many months ago, and just started Monaco 1955 last week. Unlike most people, I play solo and very, very slowly allowing myself to turn over only 1 or 2 story cards per day. This really enhances the overall experience for me as I get immersed into the excellent theme(s) and the wonderfully written narrative, and gives me the necessary time to piece together all the various clues and events that occur.
Nice way to experience the game!
I really enjoyed this too!
Thank you so much for taking the time to create this excellent tutorial and review. You have such a gift for explaining how to play games.
Great lists! My family rly enjoys both Panda and Let's Go to Japan. Thanks for sharing!
If people have played it wrong in Roll to the Top, that's a bad teach. Never seen that happen
That is interesting. Forty puzzles seems just right.
Uwe is the King.
Ordered Panda Royale on this recommendation and it was a hit at our game night last night.
thanks for suggestions for kids
You're welcome!
We bought Salton Sea and still haven't got it on the table. Devir is fantastic and we have to make time for this one.
Keep one copy of each spell you buy during a game. Put the rest back like normal and take one token for each card you returned. Before starting the next game, spend the tokens buying items from the shop's deck and discard the remaining tokens. I feel like this system makes sense. You build up your character as you progress through each year and get a tiny amount of money to buy a couple items to prepare for the next game
It sounds like a cool way to add an element of character progression!
I do not like the outlook of the game table. Is that handdrawn?
Remember the copy I've used is a prototype version. The artists for the game are many, and they've worked hard on the fantasy vibe!
Thank you so much for your great video :)
i am in.... my kind of game :)
Dubstep lmao
Everyone seems to say that they only play sprawlopolous solo. Is that the same for you?
I like playing it with others, but it's a fun solo puzzle experience.
Great list! How does Panda Royale play at 2 players?..🤔
The clear "steal" dice don't work as well with fewer player count, even with 3. Everything else works well, though.
Wow, I never even HEARD of Panda Royale... guess I need to check this one out!
Very happy to see Salton Sea, I feel like it get overlooked. Really unique and interesting list.
Hi Kimberly and Louis, I really like your list. The ones I have played, I have enjoyed, and I put the others on my list to try out. I do feel a little cheated not getting Louis' whole list. Maybe next time....
Hopefully next time we can do a full list!
Thanks for this review, have ordered panda royale and will definitely check out your other recommendations:)
Thanks for the list. So good to see you and Louis together in this video!!
Thumbs up!
Well. I picked Japan as my number 1 game of the year as well. and we also crossed over on the Cascadia Rolling Series. We must have a thing for AEG games.
Can you have new friends join for the next act? Do characters continue from act 1 to 2? Can someone join just for act 2 and then leave after that finishes?
The characters do carry over with some equipment, but there's nothing keeping you from changing the players.
Have you played Wondrous Creatures yet!? It's my #1 of 2024!