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Stonespine Architects Board Game Review
The Legends construct their best dungeon lairs in Thunderworks Games' Stonespine Architects!
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1:37 Quality of Components
2:52 Theme
4:45 Rulebook
6:21 Gameplay
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An Age Contrived: Folklore & Pilgrimage Expansion Kickstarter Preview
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The Legends discuss the upcoming Kickstarter for An Age Contrived expansion, Folklore & Pilgrimage going live on Kickstarter 2/4/2025!
Wondrous Creatures Board Game Review
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Birdman and Randrac discuss a recent Kickstarter release that was one of Randrac's Christmas gifts - Wondrous Creatures from Bad Comet! 0:00 Introduction 2:27 Quality of Components 5:31 Theme 7:26 Rulebook 10:55 Gameplay 23:23 Gameplay Scores
Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age Board Game Review
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The Legends journey back to ancient Crete to participate in the start of the Bronze Age in Board & Dice's latest release, Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age! 0:00 Introduction 1:44 Quality of Components 4:00 Theme 6:36 Rulebook 9:30 Gameplay 22:42 Gameplay Score
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Board Game Review
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The Legends join in NASA's mission to explore space, working specifically with SETI to discover new alien races in CGE's latest release, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence! 0:00 Introduction 2:16 Quality of Components 5:13 Theme 6:43 Rulebook 10:26 Gameplay 19:38 Gameplay Scores
Biome Deluxe Edition Board Game Review
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A new Kickstarter arrived! The Legends explore the flora and fauna of different geographies in Biome! 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Quality of Components 4:50 Theme 6:45 Rulebook 8:44 Gameplay
Nassau Deluxe Board Game Review
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The Legends become legendary pirates as they travel around Nassau town gathering supplies to pillage and plunder the open seas in Stephan Feld's Nassau, a re-release of Rum & Pirates. 0:00 Introduction 2:13 Quality of Components 4:52 Theme 7:42 Rulebook 9:40 Gameplay
Daitoshi Board Game Review
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The Legends journey back into the world of Bitoku in Devir's latest release, Daitoshi. This time they are exploiting the land to build steam powered machines. The Yokai are not going to like this... 0:00 Introduction 2:43 Quality of Components 4:41 Theme 8:39 Rulebook 12:30 Gameplay 21:32 Gameplay Scores
Legends of Nerdvana's Top 10 Best Games Reviewed in 2024!
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The Legends share their picks for the best games that they reviewed in 2024 in celebration of 2025's arrival! #top10 #boardgames #2024 #legendsofnerdvana
Merry Christmas 2024! The Legends' Christmas Haul!
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The Legends share their Christmas goodies and upcoming reviews that will likely hit the channel in the near future, share their most anticipated crowdfunded arrivals for 2025, and generally enjoy the holiday. What gaming related gifts did you receive? What games are you most anticipating for 2025? Share in the comments below!
Stellar Drift: Pull & Write Board Game Review
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The Legends wake from cryostasis and are tasked with repairing as much of their ships as possible in Stellar Drift, a new Kickstarter arrival from Mystic Tiger Games! 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Quality of Components 7:07 Theme 9:32 Rulebook 11:27 Gameplay
Poetry for Neanderthals Board Game Review
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Birdman and Randrac discuss a word game in the vein of the classic Taboo with a bit more violence for good measure. 0:00 Introduction 1:43 Quality of Components 3:13 Theme 4:13 Rulebook 5:28 Gameplay
Duck Duck What Board Game Review
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Randrac is joined by Szara Tiger to discuss Duck Duck What, a children's card game from newly established Gogh Games! 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Quality of Components 3:05 Theme 4:34 Rulebook 6:15 Gameplay
Black Forest Board Game Review
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The Legends visit villages to gather resources to build out their lavish provinces in Black Forest, the latest release from Uwe Rosenberg and Capstone Games! 0:00 Introduction 1:49 Quality of Components 5:16 Theme 7:31 Rulebook 10:28 Gameplay
Bazaars of Ubar Board Game Review
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Birdman and Randrac sailed their flying ships to the market to sell their wares in Bazaars of Ubar from Grey Fox Games. While on their flight they got a bit distracted by their gameplay discussion and forgot to review the theme and rulebook. The scores for those: Theme - 6.5/10 - The art is cartoonish and fun and the polyomino storage fits the theme of shuttling wares to market, but otherwise i...
Checkpoint: Danger! Board Game Review
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Checkpoint: Danger! Board Game Review
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Hamlet: By the Lake Board Game Expansion Review
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Hamlet: By the Lake Board Game Expansion Review
Undergrove Board Game Review
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Undergrove Board Game Review
Metro Runner Board Game Review
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Metro Runner Board Game Review
Top 10 Thanksgiving-Themed Board Games - Legends of Nerdvana's 4 Year Anniversary Celebration!
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Top 10 Thanksgiving-Themed Board Games - Legends of Nerdvana's 4 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Cities Board Game Review
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Cities Board Game Review
Gnome Hollow Board Game Review
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Gnome Hollow Board Game Review
Wishland Board Game Review
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Wishland Board Game Review
Zensu Board Game Review
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Zensu Board Game Review
Stephens Board Game Review
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Stephens Board Game Review
Stalk Exchange Board Game Review
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Stalk Exchange Board Game Review
Stalk Exchange Board Game Playthrough
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Stalk Exchange Board Game Playthrough
Aqua : Biodiversity in the Oceans Board Game Review
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Aqua : Biodiversity in the Oceans Board Game Review
Endeavor: Deep Sea Board Game Review
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Endeavor: Deep Sea Board Game Review

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  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 День тому

    Good morning Legends! Have a great weekend!!

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 11 годин тому

      We will try! Good to hear from you Rob!

  • @InfiniteUniverse88
    @InfiniteUniverse88 20 днів тому

    I bought this game at my local mall.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 19 днів тому

      Did you get a chance to play it yet? I hope you liked it!

    • @InfiniteUniverse88
      @InfiniteUniverse88 18 днів тому

      @LegendsofNerdvana Yes. People meet up at a nearby library to play board games.

  • @joegamer6382
    @joegamer6382 22 дні тому

    My experience with the first play for two-players: Long learn; Long set-up; Long teach; and Long game-play. The instructions tell you not to review the alien rules until the applicable alien is discovered, which interrupts game play for a not inconsequential learning of the alien rules. Nonetheless, I look forward to playing the game again, particularly at a higher player count in light of your comments.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 22 дні тому

      Yes, the 2 player game feels lacking, particularly given that there is not a mechanism to make scanning from Earth fill faster and set up time is excessive. Honestly, I doubt I would set the game up for 1 play. Game length is less important to me--given that I got started gaming playing the MB Gamesmaster series--I enjoy long games. I hope you enjoy the 3-4 p game more.

  • @marandawilson4043
    @marandawilson4043 23 дні тому

    I barely remember playing this one lol

  • @elqord.1118
    @elqord.1118 24 дні тому

    2 player I straight up wouldn’t recommend the game. At 3 it starts shining but I agree that 4 is where it’s at

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 24 дні тому

      We have not yet had a chance to play 4, but hope to soon. Totally agree on 2p. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching!

  • @jaimiemarch5472
    @jaimiemarch5472 28 днів тому

    The “slug” pulling the bus is the silk worm from the game Silk. It is in the same world. :)

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 28 днів тому

      We have not gotten Silk to the table yet, but that makes sense. Thanks for letting us know. :)

  • @shawns3911
    @shawns3911 29 днів тому

    I think you’re using the wrong side of the central token board

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 29 днів тому

      Yes, after we filmed I realized that. Thanks for pointing it out though. :)

  • @joegamer6382
    @joegamer6382 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this timely review of the recently released Kickstarter. You’ve peaked my interest in the game and I look forward to trying it.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 29 днів тому

      It is a unique take on a pirate-themed game! I hope that you enjoy!

  • @RedEyedGhost1
    @RedEyedGhost1 Місяць тому

    I'm a big fan of this game (and Dani Garcia in general). Haven't played it enough to know if you can win without doing well on the water track though.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana Місяць тому

      It is a great game. 2025 is definitely starting out on a strong note gamewise.

  • @tigerworld791
    @tigerworld791 Місяць тому

    Happy New Year!!!

  • @VicentParley
    @VicentParley Місяць тому

    Happy New Year!!!

  • @VeronicaDavis-h6h
    @VeronicaDavis-h6h Місяць тому

    Happy New Year!!!

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 Місяць тому

      Happy New Year Veronica!

  • @VeronicaDavis-h6h
    @VeronicaDavis-h6h Місяць тому

    Merry Christmas!!!

  • @VeronicaDavis-h6h
    @VeronicaDavis-h6h Місяць тому

    Merry Christmas

  • @katherineharper6590
    @katherineharper6590 Місяць тому

    Merry Christmas!!!

  • @MaryWilson-p3h
    @MaryWilson-p3h Місяць тому

    Merry Christmas!!

  • @marandawilson4043
    @marandawilson4043 Місяць тому

    Merry Christmas!!!

  • @jeffm2266
    @jeffm2266 Місяць тому

    Happy New Year, from NW Washington to all the way over there in Hoosier Land! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 Місяць тому

      Thanks Jeff! And Happy New Year from us freezing Hoosiers. You can keep your Arctic weather though.

    • @jeffm2266
      @jeffm2266 Місяць тому

      @randyw6463 Ah, I wish we had some! It has been far too warm for me and my Viking blood. :P Around 45-50. Still waiting for some snow! Can you guys share some of yours, please??? 😅

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana Місяць тому

      No snow yet, though Sunday may well bring that. Just freezing temps and piercing wind.

    • @jeffm2266
      @jeffm2266 Місяць тому

      @@LegendsofNerdvana Uf da! I remember it a bit from my time at Taylor (in Upland). Great time for homemade Hot Cocoa and Hot Apple Cider!! 🥳

  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 Місяць тому

    Happy New Year, Legends!!!

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 Місяць тому

      Happy New Year Rob! I am hoping 2025 proves better than 2024 for all!

    • @2532robh1
      @2532robh1 Місяць тому

      @ I am too for you and your family and for all! Maybe we will play Battlestar in 2025! I am really hoping to attend Origins and Gen Con this year.

  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 Місяць тому

    Merry Christmas Legends!!!!

  • @PeterSchott
    @PeterSchott Місяць тому

    Appreciate the overview - and I agree that "flip over and ... why is my sheet different from yours" printing was really odd. There _are_ duplicates in the packs, but you have to do some digging for them. The creator made some low-ink replacement sheets available to print, but this was an odd choice for the printings. I guess chalk that up to lack of experience? Still have to get this to the table. I was ready to and then we had a bunch of family stuff hit. I'll probably try to get to it in some down-ish time this week. :)

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 Місяць тому

      I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. We had several family members asking to play it again and again.

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 2 місяці тому

    Superb discussion. Thanks!

  • @royvalstar
    @royvalstar 2 місяці тому

    Nice looking game. I played it a few times on bga and 1 time in real life. think its not my type of game. Carcassone also doesnt really do something for me. So maybe tile placement isnt my thing? 😮 but its plays fast. Easy to get the rules. But i find it a bit simple maybe. Make rings. Get mushrooms and sell. And there is a bit of flower collecting. Its oke. And im not good at it 😅

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 2 місяці тому

      Totally agree. It is a pretty simplistic game. I am just glad to see The Op branching out more into strategy games. I am hoping that they move further into medium weight games one day.

  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 2 місяці тому

    Happy Thanksgiving, Legends!!!

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 2 місяці тому

      Happy Thanksgiving to you as well Rob!

  • @MattPoelzer
    @MattPoelzer 2 місяці тому

    Happy Thanksgiving!! Been watching your reviews for a while now and I really enjoy you guys! I just did a massive subscription cull of over 120 channels but I like you guys so much I stayed subscribed to you! Lol

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for sticking with us! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

    • @charlesbird7046
      @charlesbird7046 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, we appreciate that!

  • @marandawilson4043
    @marandawilson4043 2 місяці тому

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

  • @jeffm2266
    @jeffm2266 2 місяці тому

    Happy Thanksgiving to the whole crew!!! ☺☺☺

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 2 місяці тому

      Happy Thanksgiving to you Jeff!

    • @jeffm2266
      @jeffm2266 2 місяці тому

      @randyw6463 Thank you!!! 🥳🥳🥳

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video and great discussion

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the in-depth conversation about this.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 2 місяці тому

      This is one of Maranda and her brother Caleb's favorite games. They wanted to play it over Thanksgiving break but sadly never were able to get a game in.

  • @DariusVenerial
    @DariusVenerial 2 місяці тому

    Was this filmed on a potato?

  • @leonbosman690
    @leonbosman690 2 місяці тому

    Need to add 7 points to her score.

  • @chrisjohnphillips6352
    @chrisjohnphillips6352 3 місяці тому

    Do the retail copies include tower variant B2? I know it was included in the crowd funded copies but I don't know if the retail copies come with it or not. It's just a piece of cardboard that you can swap in the tower that makes it retain more pieces.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 3 місяці тому

      We have the KS version. I am not sure if that was a KS exclusive or not. I will do some digging and see if I can find out.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 3 місяці тому

      It looks like retail does not include the tower piece. It was not included in the box, just packed into the shipping box.

    • @chrisjohnphillips6352
      @chrisjohnphillips6352 3 місяці тому

      I appreciate the info. I have the Essential Version which does include the tower piece but I'd rather have the Classic Version so my City Collection would be uniform but I guess at this time there's not a way to have the Classic Edition and tower variant B2.

  • @joegamer6382
    @joegamer6382 3 місяці тому

    Based on the appearance of this game, I must admit that I was not excited to play it, but I appreciate your review, which will prompt me to give it a try. Thanks.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 3 місяці тому

      It is definitely not pretty, but there is a fun euro game in there...even though I have lost to Maranda every time so far. :/

  • @jasonsmith1133
    @jasonsmith1133 3 місяці тому

    I really like Friday. I have this one and can’t wait to play it.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 3 місяці тому

      If you have not tried it you really should try Faiyum. It is one of Friese's best. Thanks for watching!

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, seems like a great game.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 3 місяці тому

      It is a lot of fun if you can track it down. Thanks for watching!

  • @elqord.1118
    @elqord.1118 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the time stamps! I like this game a lot

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 4 місяці тому

      It is really good. Not nearly as heavy as expected.

  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Legends! Saw an ad for this and also saw you did a video on it, so here I am! I ALWAYS trust The Legends! Hope you are well!!!

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your unwavering support Rob! Hope that you enjoyed the video and that it was helpful.

    • @2532robh1
      @2532robh1 4 місяці тому

      @@LegendsofNerdvana You guys are awesome and we share the same tastes and you are some of the nicest people on Earth. I always love when I see you have a video up!

  • @airbornegr4815
    @airbornegr4815 4 місяці тому

    Won't go anywhere near it after half a play

  • @barbaramazzocca4605
    @barbaramazzocca4605 4 місяці тому

    Oh, I love these types of games! We have Reef and I wondered if it was too similar to this one. I'm still not really sure. I hope Santa brings you an overhead camera! Very much enjoying your play throughs.

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 4 місяці тому

      I don’t find Reef to be similar to Harmonies. We will be posting our review of Reef in the near future though!

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 4 місяці тому

      Actually I was mixing up Reef with Aqua. I believe we reviewed Reef a long time ago. I can understand the concern over gameplay but I can definitely say Harmonies is way better than Reef.

  • @charlesbird7046
    @charlesbird7046 4 місяці тому

    You’re right Maranda, Randy is never right.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 4 місяці тому

      You got no room to talk Birdman! Don't encourage her.

  • @jeremyhewitt2637
    @jeremyhewitt2637 4 місяці тому

    Well for those who believe the bible. It’s fantastic having dinosaurs-you could probably credit that also to the flood story that many believe to be totally true-so to the realism of the actual story it makes sense.. So it was great to see them. We have yet to play our copy. Thanks for the review.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching!

  • @KRX_
    @KRX_ 4 місяці тому

    Appreciate the review, thanks!

  • @boardgamerdave
    @boardgamerdave 4 місяці тому

    Immortality from Pearl Jam is my favorite

    • @randyw6463
      @randyw6463 4 місяці тому

      Corduroy and I Got ID are my current faves, though I love a bunch of their songs.

  • @YamiMarshal
    @YamiMarshal 4 місяці тому

    I enjoyed this one

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 4 місяці тому

      It is really a great game! Definitely a contender for the best of 2024! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. Great discussion and comparisons.

  • @Teuts2000
    @Teuts2000 5 місяців тому

    Just to let you know I bought this from an online store and it came with the metal victory tokens and silver coins. I believe its part of the 10th anniversary editons, not just the kickstarter

  • @joegamer6382
    @joegamer6382 5 місяців тому

    I agree with your assessment, although I would give the game an even higher score due to its “ low rules overhead / high strategy complexity.” I suspect that Windmill Valley will appear on many top ten games lists at year end. Also, I really appreciate your interspersing of still photos with the video because visualizing what you are talking about helps me better understand the points that you are making. Thanks for your usual thoughtful coverage of the game.

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind and insightful feedback Joe! I suspect that you are correct that Windmill Valley will fare well come year end.

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 5 місяців тому

    Great conversation, thanks for the details.

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the review. 🎉

  • @superbn0va
    @superbn0va 5 місяців тому

    Awesome game! 🦊

    • @LegendsofNerdvana
      @LegendsofNerdvana 5 місяців тому

      It really is a good game! Thanks for watching!