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7 Things I Love & Hate in Robinson Crusoe Collector’s Edition
Robinson Crusoe Collectors Edition from @PortalGamesStudio is now available retail. I have every copy of everything Robinson Crusoe and am going to take you through a thorough review of everything this board game has to offer from the core box, through the expansions, the Gamefound exclusives, the Book of Adventures, the new Tutorial scenarios, and finally the retail edition of the Collector's Edition.
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SHOWNOTES
Correction: if you backed the Gamefound edition you can enter your email in the Gamefound section of the Robinson Crusoe app to unlock additional content.
If you have any comments or questions, please let me know in the UA-cam comments below. I want to hear from you : )
Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Chapter 1 | The Buildup 2:46
Chapter 2 | The Crowdfunding Catastrophe 9:51
Chapter 3 | Levity 17:42
Chapter 4 | Love\Hate Relationship 20:06
Chapter 5 | Final Thoughts 35:00
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @deborahneedham4266
    @deborahneedham4266 13 годин тому

    Really helpful video, thank you.

  • @Biodelic
    @Biodelic 2 дні тому

    Way back Wednesday, in the early 90's, a publisher called MB (DACH division) had a very unique approach to special edition. They sold an "empty edition" of a game. Somehow they managed to forget to put the game materials into the box and nobody realized it till the boxes hit the shelves. This was shortly before Christmas. 🎉

  • @christopherdesmond7511
    @christopherdesmond7511 2 дні тому

    Kudos to Gary! When I saw this topic, “Where the Red Fern Grows” popped into my head! I loved that book!

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 2 дні тому

      @@christopherdesmond7511 nice. He always brings great titles to mind

  • @taniafigueiredo3971
    @taniafigueiredo3971 3 дні тому

    👍👏👏👏👏👍

  • @mickeymyers13
    @mickeymyers13 3 дні тому

    Another lovely video, brother ❤ And the spooky touch was genius!

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 3 дні тому

      @@mickeymyers13 glad you enjoyed man. Stick around.

  • @mickeymyers13
    @mickeymyers13 3 дні тому

    Thank you for showing us this, Mike, had no idea this game existed. It's incredibly similar to Robin Crusoe, which is my favorite board game ever. Not sure about the "lite" definition, I agree with you. It looks as hard and almost as complex as Robinson Crusoe. All in all, way too similar for me to invest in it since I already own R.C. and to be honest, I prefer R.C.'s board and component art style, as well as all the different campaign missions. Great video, as always! ❤

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 3 дні тому

      @@mickeymyers13 always a pleasure man. It is remarkably similar. Both a great thing because of travel ability and quicker setup but also less immersive.

  • @mickeymyers13
    @mickeymyers13 3 дні тому

    So many treasures. You're a lucky man, my guy 😊❤️

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 3 дні тому

      @@mickeymyers13 for sure. I’m going to have to actually take one home next time.

  • @mickeymyers13
    @mickeymyers13 3 дні тому

    Great video, as always, Mike 💪🏻❤️

  • @mickeymyers13
    @mickeymyers13 3 дні тому

    Great stream, can't wait for the next time you guys get together ❤

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 3 дні тому

      @@mickeymyers13 this is our third consecutive stream so we’re on a roll. 😎. Next time .

  • @mickeymyers13
    @mickeymyers13 3 дні тому

    What a great conversation about some great games. Loving this video ❤

  • @BoardgamesforOne
    @BoardgamesforOne 3 дні тому

    Technical Issues! The stream dropped but we picked back up in Board Games That Tell Stories Part 2

  • @VivianeMadrona
    @VivianeMadrona 3 дні тому

    🎉😊🎉😊🎉🎉🎉

  • @bitsandbiology
    @bitsandbiology 5 днів тому

    I played Rebuilding Seattle recently, multiplayer and solo, and it was fantastic! Highly recommend. 🙂

  • @oliwardcomics
    @oliwardcomics 5 днів тому

    I dont need or want any more games but i LOVE browsing gamefound and being a part of the whole crowdfunding experience. I love unlocking the special exclusive stuff that wont be available in retail later. I love going through the pledge levels and adding expansions and add ons in the pledge manager. I hate seeing a game im interested in and finding out it has gamefound exclusives from a campaign that ended 2 years ago x(

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 4 дні тому

      You know I rarely browse crowdfunding because I know I can’t back, but viewing it like window shopping could be fun. I might try it

  • @BoardgamesforOne
    @BoardgamesforOne 5 днів тому

    You can grab your own TCG card booster packs, or rare cards from CardTrader at this affiliate link: www.cardtrader.com/invite/geekdeals . Use my code "geekdeals" at checkout for 5% off your first order.

  • @wizeguy4
    @wizeguy4 5 днів тому

    I believe if you look in the app, there is a GF area that you input the email used on GF when pledging the game and the locked parts of the app will unlock.

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 5 днів тому

      It worked thanks. I’ll update in the description.

  • @B3RNI3T
    @B3RNI3T 6 днів тому

    Daniel Defoe

  • @cjackdc
    @cjackdc 6 днів тому

    thumbnail is ridiculous I love it

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 6 днів тому

      Thanks! I've got a thumbnail designer now that works with me. I really liked his idea for this one.

  • @VivianeMadrona
    @VivianeMadrona 6 днів тому

    Very good job!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @nksurf
    @nksurf 7 днів тому

    This is awesome 🤩! Thanks for sharing!

  • @rolling.reggie
    @rolling.reggie 13 днів тому

    This was genuinely a lovely video to watch! Thanks for talking about this. Discovered you from Bits and Biology Liz. I did not see the backlash, but I was listening. To that episode of the BGG podcast and I remember scoffing when he said that. Thanks for the coverage. You’ve earned a new solo-game-loving subscriber.

  • @vee-bee-a
    @vee-bee-a 15 днів тому

    Lord, I wish we had stores like these over here, with a café, and I'll have my third place. No such luck...

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 15 днів тому

      @@vee-bee-a it has a cafe attached called the Sideboard 😎. Unfortunately it’s a two hour drive for me so I only go once a month.

  • @ttocsisme
    @ttocsisme 17 днів тому

    Think you mean, buy more board games

  • @ttocsisme
    @ttocsisme 17 днів тому

    Ehh its mike the poser. Read the songs artist as that, lol. Fitting. Looks cool, assuming it's a pre preduction copy

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 17 днів тому

      @@ttocsisme ah the pun. Clever. This is post production. Final product. Day layered boards now, I have the acrylic upgrades, scuba mat, all the goodies.

  • @FightinaBox
    @FightinaBox 17 днів тому

    So shiny

  • @HorseIRL
    @HorseIRL 17 днів тому

    Etherfields and OG Nemesis are the only AR games worth owning for me. (Grimcoven to come)

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 17 днів тому

      @@HorseIRL glad you enjoy both. I have Tamashii now so let’s see what an Awaken Realms Lite experience is

  • @LaurenB-k6k
    @LaurenB-k6k 17 днів тому

    Thanks for this, I backed the special edition wanting to try a “bigger” solo game and very pleased to hear that the solo allows you to play the real game. I agree that is important. We have lots of puzzles to play and puzzle through with other good games.

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 17 днів тому

      @@LaurenB-k6k Thank you. I’m thinking you’ll be pleased with it.

  • @peterkieling4347
    @peterkieling4347 18 днів тому

    I love the Deluxe Editions. They make a great Game complete.

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 17 днів тому

      I feel like Rococo is a great example of that. You have a favorite?

    • @peterkieling4347
      @peterkieling4347 17 днів тому

      @ The Castkes of Burgundy, Wonderlands War. Are my two Favorits

  • @DavidGrace-ky7lh
    @DavidGrace-ky7lh 18 днів тому

    Fun watch. Ever heard of King Maker? That goes back to the 70s. I'll be looking for more videos to see what you find. DG

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 17 днів тому

      Would love something that far back. Thanks DG, more hunting to come.

  • @eriklindqvist9923
    @eriklindqvist9923 18 днів тому

    Now I just want to see the video on Robinson Crusoe. This was a great trailer for it. 😂

  • @jonvega3736
    @jonvega3736 19 днів тому

    The outfit looks great. Good combo to show off these upgraded games!

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 19 днів тому

      @@jonvega3736 thanks Jon 😎

    • @jonvega3736
      @jonvega3736 19 днів тому

      @@BoardgamesforOne No problem. Always looking good. Also a comment on the content of the video, this requires a much bigger discussion. Lots of nuances but my opinion is that it's a capitalist market. Meaning the more money a business can make, that's the decision they'll take. I agree that I wish it was more accessible to people since its an expensive hobby but if publishers can make money and there's no stopping hobbyists from buying it, why stop? Lots to talk about here but good food for thought video :)

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 19 днів тому

      @@jonvega3736 thank you! Yeah I think I need a publisher on to really get a rounded perspective. And possibly several points to branch off on.

  • @VivianeMadrona
    @VivianeMadrona 19 днів тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻good job

  • @TheOmyn
    @TheOmyn 19 днів тому

    Mike, a boardgamer and a fashion model? ❤❤❤

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 19 днів тому

      @@TheOmyn ha! I’m both too short and too tall for that. But I’ll have my fun here.

  • @theboardgamecollection
    @theboardgamecollection 21 день тому

    Um… put your hands together. Why not a board game about paying bills? Publishers take note.

  • @chestersleezer8821
    @chestersleezer8821 21 день тому

    1st Edition Space Hulk quite easy for me to find since it is only like 30 some feet from me. Picked it up at Origins back in 1989 and yes it got me into Warhammer 40K & later Warhammer Fantasy Battle.

  • @wiblick
    @wiblick 22 дні тому

    Have you left me hanging!!! 🤣 I don't know what to do next!!

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 22 дні тому

      @@wiblick oh no I’m sorry. I recorded all the follow ups but I took so long to edit I didn’t release the rest.

  • @theboardgamecollection
    @theboardgamecollection 22 дні тому

    I have had almost this exact same experience... every time I leave the house.

  • @siriactuallysara
    @siriactuallysara 25 днів тому

    I have not played all of these. But I played through tainted grail and etherfields. I enjoyed tainted grail more but the story was difficult to follow and I did get lost a couple times. Etherfields, also at one point I had a hard time unlocking the next set of dreams. I HATED the ending so much that I gave the game away to goodwill.

  • @siriactuallysara
    @siriactuallysara 25 днів тому

    Nice to see ISS Vanguard first.

  • @siriactuallysara
    @siriactuallysara 25 днів тому

    Who is the Star Wars character in the framed picture?

  • @deric1260
    @deric1260 26 днів тому

    Great video, that was kinda cool!

  • @naomiooooo
    @naomiooooo 27 днів тому

    I learned how to deck build with Arctic Scavengers... it is a great game.

  • @kevoreilly6557
    @kevoreilly6557 27 днів тому

    $139 US (10/24)

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@kevoreilly6557 thank you. Higher than I thought I believe.

  • @ebaydbp
    @ebaydbp 27 днів тому

    Saw Shadows Over Camelot! One of the first "hidden traitor" games we ever played.. you would flip the board when you made certain progress.

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@ebaydbp I love hidden traitor. Might have to look at that again. Thank you.

  • @chrisdoob
    @chrisdoob 27 днів тому

    I went there yesterday because I was in town, and had seen one of your vids

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@chrisdoob sweet. I love supporting them. Anything catch your eye?

  • @rizalpramana9868
    @rizalpramana9868 27 днів тому

    Really interesting game!

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@rizalpramana9868 it really is. Lots of theme.

  • @boardgameswithb7
    @boardgameswithb7 27 днів тому

    Awesome video! Excellent selection of games, I'm glad you pulled up Metro too, the last game is one of the best! Love BSG! Very well done, would love to see more! 👏😺

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@boardgameswithb7 thanks B. So you’ve played BSG? It may be something I’ll have to play at a convention but looks great and classic. I’m definitely going to see about taking deeper dives.

  • @GrizzTactix
    @GrizzTactix 27 днів тому

    I wonder if Noble Knight in Wisconsin would let you roam around in their warehouse but fun video and games i never heard about cept space hulk.

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@GrizzTactix yeah that’d be cool. They’ve got some gems. But Wisconsin is a looooong drive.

  • @RebeccaAlis
    @RebeccaAlis 27 днів тому

    This is so cool!!

    • @BoardgamesforOne
      @BoardgamesforOne 27 днів тому

      @@RebeccaAlis thank you Rebecca, I think so too.

  • @danieltaylor3755
    @danieltaylor3755 27 днів тому

    Yeah we need to get into the solo games in there!