Best Deck Building & Pool Building Board Games

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  • @ScradleyGames
    @ScradleyGames Рік тому +38

    Aeon's End will forever be one of my favourite deck building games. Especially Aeon's End Legacy with the RPG elements

    • @mabos555
      @mabos555 Рік тому +2

      Meh, hated that game

    • @9Nails
      @9Nails Рік тому +2

      Aeon's End is phenomenal.

    • @shineLouisShine
      @shineLouisShine Рік тому +1

      What would you recommend for 2 friends who already have both but play none yet..?
      To start with AE or with the Legacy?

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      I would say AE, to see if you like the basic concept.

    • @shineLouisShine
      @shineLouisShine Рік тому +2

      ​@@BoardGameHangover
      Usually I appreciate your perspective,
      But this time I'll go with another awesome content provider which his reason for the answer (to the same question, asked by my friend) sounds much more appealing:
      "
      I'd start with Legacy as it teaches you how to play the game and then in the end you have lots more Nemesis, gems, and spells to add to your base Aeon's End game as well as Breach Mages.
      "

  • @djoj20
    @djoj20 Рік тому +15

    I'm surprised you didn't mention

  • @YoSo14
    @YoSo14 Рік тому +11

    You guys should really try Orleans. Brilliant bag builder.

    • @Michaelrsted
      @Michaelrsted Рік тому +1

      Definitely.
      It’s sooooo good.
      Still in my top three

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      A lot of people recommending it. Will have to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion!

    • @Michaelrsted
      @Michaelrsted Рік тому

      For sure. Orleans is amazing. Still in my top 3 of all time.
      Also Legendary encounters Alien is awesome.

  • @Mister_Herbi
    @Mister_Herbi Рік тому +7

    I miss Aeons End.

  • @nicofernandez89able
    @nicofernandez89able Рік тому +5

    Have you tried Tyrants of the Underdark? It's a great Deck Building Game despite being a license game

  • @Killrekob
    @Killrekob Рік тому +3

    Mage Knight and Warps Edge are in the top 3 for me. You gotta enjoy dabbling in solo gaming though!

    • @brownrhythms
      @brownrhythms Рік тому +2

      There's isn't that much deck-building in MK. It certainly isn't a main aspect of the game.

  • @sobreeltablero
    @sobreeltablero Рік тому +1

    Deck Building was introduced to the hobby by StratCraft: The Board Game.
    I am amazed by how many people think Dominion was the first game to feature Deck Building, which is not true.
    Paradoxically, the Deck Building in StarCraft: The Board Game (an Ameritrash game) was less random as a mechanic than how it is used nowadays in modern Eurogames.

  • @Flip5ide
    @Flip5ide Рік тому +4

    No love for the quest for El Dorado?

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      We haven't played it unfortunately:( will do so before updating the list

  • @wbeytel
    @wbeytel Рік тому +7

    Good list, it is mostly what my top 10 list would be.
    I would just substitute Orléans and Aeon's End in for Legendary and Harry Potter.

    • @mabos555
      @mabos555 Рік тому

      All of those 4 sucks 😂

    • @wbeytel
      @wbeytel Рік тому

      @@mabos555 Taste is subjective.
      Your unsolicited comment sucks.

    • @stevekingswell9143
      @stevekingswell9143 Рік тому +2

      I need to play Orleans

    • @wbeytel
      @wbeytel Рік тому

      @@stevekingswell9143 Orléans is a great game and it becomes even better with the Invasion expansion.

  • @zachcarmichael699
    @zachcarmichael699 Рік тому +1

    No Ascension Tactics love? Pretty awesome that it combines deckbuilding with moving around a board for territory control.

  • @davidcanas105
    @davidcanas105 Рік тому

    Tyrants of the underdark needs more love, please give it a try

  • @graizen6190
    @graizen6190 Рік тому +2

    Dc deck build should be somewhere on this list. So many expansions. You can mix multiple different sets to create a new game every single time. Plus who wouldn’t want to play as Superman or Batman

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      That's it, I am getting it back. I had it some 10 years ago and played it a lot with my wife, but somehow Legendary took over. But the ease of DC is so nice. /Jānis G.

  • @davidbrewer9354
    @davidbrewer9354 Рік тому +2

    Nice video. I'll throw my hat in for Quest for El Durado. My favorite deck builder and one of my favorite games, period.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      Multiple people are suggesting it here! For sure need to test it before doing the next video

  • @Panamaniac3D
    @Panamaniac3D Рік тому +5

    I’m surprised you didn’t mention Undaunted. I want to say we had a conversation about it in the comments of a previous video and that is a wonderful deck builder.

  • @iansutton7416
    @iansutton7416 Рік тому +1

    Good to see Dominion on there, even though it's not a game I particularly enjoy. It is very much a 'pure' deckbuilder that must have influenced a huge number of other games.
    I do like innovative use of deckbuilding, and especially deckbuilding as a mechanism that fits seamlessly into the game / theme (more so than pure deckbuilding, which I find a bit bland).
    So I'll put in some good words for:
    Undaunted series - a very thematic use of deckbuilding that feels original, but taps into the balance of building up the deck, thinning it, clogging up an opponent's deck, or focusing on the actions the deck allows. This gives the game different layers, and absolutely demands paying attention to what your opponent does, rather than following a preferred strategy.
    Quest for El Dorado: The deckbuilding plays a 'supporting actor' role in the game, but I love the way it allows fans of the genre to indulge themselves with deck-thinning and other special (pink coloured) cards, whilst others can focus more on the straightforward green, yellow and blue cards, and indeed the race itself. Thus I find it very useful as a game I can play with those very experienced in deckbuilders and absolute novices, and either can win.
    I saw a game being playtested a week ago, that has a twist on deckbuilding that I've not seen before. I won't give the game / its uniqueness away, but it's great to see genuine innovation (albeit in a genre that I'm not especially interested)

  • @NubroBruno
    @NubroBruno Рік тому +1

    Orleans and cubitos are two I would add :)

  • @hgrazette4677
    @hgrazette4677 Рік тому

    Not a true deck builder but something very similar is Smash Up! You take 2 pre made decks of 20 cards from different factions, shuffle them together to form your deck then compete against each other to gain control of different areas to score points. Lots of combinations available, tonnes of fun putting together different factions to see how they work together. Just an all round great game! Would love to see you guys review this at some point.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      We've drafted it in one of our videos. We like it but not sure when we could review it, at least not in the plans anytime soon unfortunately.

  • @luisber5787
    @luisber5787 Рік тому +3

    Try Tyrants of the Underdark!

  • @jrzero7
    @jrzero7 Рік тому +1

    I think my favorite deckbuilding game is the DC deckbuilding game. Not sure what my list would be, but I know that Millennium Blades, Thunderstone Quest and Lost Ruins of Arnak would be somewhere up there. Also love Warp's Edge as a bag builder. Love Quacks as well. Always heard good things of the Harry Potter deckbuilding game and wanted to try it.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +2

      Oh man. I used to play DC deckbuilding so much with my wife. I have to get that game again and play with my kids. And Warps Edge has been on my wishlist for ages. Good choices. /Jānis G.

  • @Kbreezy13
    @Kbreezy13 Рік тому

    This is only the 2nd video I’ve watched of yours and both mentioned Wonderland’s War…a game I’ve never heard of before! Will definitely be looking into it more. Just subscribed!

  • @MrScottx
    @MrScottx Рік тому

    One of my best is the DC deck building game !!!

  • @verdynius
    @verdynius Рік тому +4

    Quacks is a bit overrated in my honest opinion. Don't get my wrong, i do own it, and have played it 15+ times, but... i feel like it could be a smaller part of a more complex game, and it should thrive. But, like this, it feels empty-ish for me.
    Localized version of Wonderlands War is coming out this year, and you hyped me up for it even more! Clank! Legacy is definitely on my wishlist, but boy does it have a price tag...
    Great video as always guys! Keep it up!

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      In that case you should really enjoy Wonderlands War as it uses Quacks as a mechanisms in a much larger game! Let us know how you enjoy it when you get a chance to play it.

  • @Mark-jagger
    @Mark-jagger Рік тому +1

    Luckily this video ended up on my recommended list, otherwise I wouldn’t have found your channel. Fantastic stuff, really enjoyed your video. I own Womderland’s War but, shamefully, have never played it. You’ve inspired me to get it to the table. Also, I really need to bring out the Harry Potter deck building game again.
    Thanks guys. You’ve got a new subscriber.
    Cheers,
    Mark

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      Welcome aboard Mark. We are super glad to have you, but not as glad as you will be when you finally play Wonderlands War ;)

  • @tylervideos8081
    @tylervideos8081 Рік тому +1

    Great video, as always!

  • @dannyanderson4723
    @dannyanderson4723 Рік тому +4

    I played Dune Imperium last night... So good. Another great video boys. This list is straight fire. Dune is my wife's favorite deck/bag, Quacks is my son's, Clank! is mine.

  • @dannypotargent86
    @dannypotargent86 Рік тому +2

    Did you already check out "Star Wars - The Deckbuilding Game" ? Some say it is very similar to but better then Star Realms

  • @mike9139
    @mike9139 7 місяців тому

    YOU ARE BOTH AWESOME! ❤❤❤

  • @flash21de34
    @flash21de34 10 місяців тому

    Nice! I agree with your top 4! 🎉

  • @albertdommer4242
    @albertdommer4242 Рік тому +1

    I agree with your top 2. Dune: Imperium is one of my favorite games. Clank Legacy is the best legacy I have played. I'm also looking forward to Legacy of Yu!

  • @aetherllama8398
    @aetherllama8398 Рік тому

    Good list, I enjoy most of these. I'd add Spirit Island and Moonrakers. If you like Dominion and negotiation games, you will like Moonrakers a lot.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Ahh, again the Moonrakers, keeps coming up. We will have to get it at some point. Hmm... and you would consider Spirit Island a deckbuilder?

    • @aetherllama8398
      @aetherllama8398 Рік тому

      @@BoardGameHangover I guess it's a hand builder. You don't draw randomly from your set of cards, but you can add and remove cards which is the important part to me.

  • @hynnot5390
    @hynnot5390 Рік тому +6

    Concordia

    • @iansutton7416
      @iansutton7416 Рік тому +1

      agreed - not fancy deckbuilding, but mechanically it gels very well with the actions on the cards

    • @stevekingswell9143
      @stevekingswell9143 Рік тому

      Concordia is fabulous but not a deck builder, it is more hand management rather than a deck.

  • @freakyfelon82
    @freakyfelon82 Рік тому

    One I've always enjoyed but never gets a mention in these lists is Direwild, such a fun deck builder

    • @FreeRangeDice
      @FreeRangeDice Рік тому

      Direwild was a Kickstarter exclusive game or had a very limited release -
      wasn't available to most people. I was intrigued, but it was never available retail so that ended that.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Haven't played it :(

  • @aerotokritou
    @aerotokritou Рік тому +1

    Dale of Merchants should be on the list

  • @RamyASMR
    @RamyASMR Рік тому +1

    Quacks all the way! also shoutout to coffee roaster for solos

  • @martinvoetman8717
    @martinvoetman8717 Рік тому

    Just out starwars deckbuilding game.
    Played a few games and it feels like a solid , fun game. Easy to teach and learn and has some fun mechanics.
    Also my son who is not really into games is into starwars so wants to play every evening😂

  • @JumpmanJRH
    @JumpmanJRH Рік тому

    Surprised to not even hear a mention of Lost Ruins of Arnak from y'all? Star Realms (and Shards of Infinity) should be on this list, but surprisingly I enjoy the GI Joe Deck Building game more than both of those. It is not often that you get to roll dice in a deck-building game, and I love that in GI Joe DBG. Also, Warp's Edge is an amazing bag-building game, one of my favorite solo games of all time.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Lost Ruins of Arnak didn't make the top 10, but stayed somewhere in the top 15. :) Have to try GI Joe deckbuliding and Warps Edge

  • @jecabreradc
    @jecabreradc Рік тому

    Thanks for the video!

  • @biglew031
    @biglew031 Рік тому

    GI Joe DBG is my fave. Highly underrated game. Especially with the expansions

    • @FreeRangeDice
      @FreeRangeDice Рік тому

      Which expansions to get and what do they add, in your opinion?

    • @biglew031
      @biglew031 Рік тому +1

      @@FreeRangeDice I have shadow of the serpent and cold snap expansions. New alliances is on the way. They each add a different gameplay mechanics as well as different missions. The rule book is horrible but once you grasp things it’s really smooth. It’s highly thematic and good fun.

  • @Dwigii
    @Dwigii Рік тому

    Dominion almost at the very top when ranked at year 2023. I am shocked. Last time I played this was in 2014. When did you play it last? I can appreciate the sentiment, but I don't see myself choosing to play it ever again ahead of any other games you mentioned.

  • @codym6376
    @codym6376 Рік тому

    Orleans is a great Euro bag builder.
    The Quest for El Dorado is top notch entry deck builder racing game.
    Cubitos is more enjoyable to me than Quacks but slightly more fiddly.
    I do like your picks and I’ve heard good things about Wonderlands War, but the theme turns me off.
    I see several people recommending Star Wars: deckbuilder so I’m interested to try that.

  • @gozzywozzy485
    @gozzywozzy485 Рік тому

    It's simple, but we love the DC DBG. It plays quick, it doesn't burn our brains, and it's fun. The Isofarian Guard is almost here too (on ships right now!), it's a bag building campaign game that looks A M A Z I N G

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Yes, I am sad that I have forgotten all about it. Used to play a ton of it. And also, sad that I missed out of Isofarian Guard, but I will make one of these sads in to rads ;) /Jānis G.

  • @Wrycon-Inc
    @Wrycon-Inc Рік тому +1

    Great video and list!

  • @FA_SH-v5y
    @FA_SH-v5y 5 місяців тому

    Missing: „Aeons End“ , „Arnak“, „Tyrants of the underdark“, Shards of infinity“

  • @shineLouisShine
    @shineLouisShine Рік тому

    1. If you are not familiar with Shards of infinity and Ascension Tactics (not the entire series before it) - you should definitely try them.
    2. Volfyirion looks simple, smells generic (both fantasy and deckbuilding wise) - BUT(!) despite being so small -
    Is REALLY really fun.
    3. Try out Xenoshyft in 2 players. - You might like its twist.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Have played a bit of Shards, hovever it felt too similair to Star Realms. Have to check out the next two. And I did like Xenoshyft, felt like Starship Troopers game. /Jānis G.

  • @truerockfan
    @truerockfan Рік тому

    DC Deck Building Game is one of the bests, and I find it weird that so many lists for these never mention it

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Oh man, I used to play that one so so much some 10 years ago with my wife. Now, my kids are getting into prime gaming age and I think I should get it back. And who knows, maybe next year it will make the list ;) /Jānis G.

    • @truerockfan
      @truerockfan Рік тому

      @@BoardGameHangover they did their 10th Anniversary kickstarter that added in a battle core set for Injustice

  • @whalesequence
    @whalesequence Рік тому +1

    MTG drafting is fantastic

  • @tannershort
    @tannershort Рік тому +3

    Okay.... fellas I hate to say this but you're missing some of the best ones so I wanted to weigh in and share my own favourites.
    1. Moonrakers
    2. Dune Imperium
    3. Lost Ruins of Arnak
    4. Sorcerer City (is this one a deck builder? I think so)
    5. Quacks of Quedlingberg
    6. Dominion
    7. Clank! Series
    8. Endless Winter
    9. Star Realms
    I haven't played Wonderlands war... but I'm dying to

    • @VivisectMerch
      @VivisectMerch Рік тому +1

      I couldn't agree more with your top 3!

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      Great list! Haven't played Sorcerer City, so can't comment on that one, but all others great games!

  • @mspirits9911
    @mspirits9911 5 місяців тому

    You do know that Star Realms Frontier and Legendary can be played as solo too?

  • @christophermoore8524
    @christophermoore8524 Рік тому

    Janis G keeps sneaking in Willy Wonka quotes.

  • @michaldurovic
    @michaldurovic Рік тому +1

    Arnak is missing, however the list is awesome. 😁

    • @nikolamanojlovicci
      @nikolamanojlovicci Рік тому +2

      there's a reason it's missing :)

    • @onendonlysmithy1498
      @onendonlysmithy1498 Рік тому +2

      Arnak's a great game but the deck building is minimal in that.

    • @michaldurovic
      @michaldurovic Рік тому +1

      @@onendonlysmithy1498 Agree, it's not a game you think about when talking about deckbuilders. :) It's more of a resource management/conversion game.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      It was in our top 20, just didn't make the top 10 :)

  • @hyzent
    @hyzent Рік тому

    where is Terraforming mars (or ares expedition) 😢
    also quest for el dorado for me - deck build racing game !

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Terraforming Mars is a tableau building game and not really a deck builder as you really do not have a deck there but put your cards on the table. El dorado we will have to test and consider for the next time! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @marekhajducak7428
    @marekhajducak7428 Рік тому +1

    Lost Ruins of Arnak are where ? :(

    • @shineLouisShine
      @shineLouisShine Рік тому +1

      It's right in the despite-being-awesome-is-actually-not-satisfied-enough-as-a-deckbuilding spot.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      It was in top 20 for both of us, but didn't make the top 10 in summary

  • @Dzhuu
    @Dzhuu Рік тому +1

    Janis T Should try Rocketmen and A Few Acres of Snow (2011)

  • @pirotehs
    @pirotehs Рік тому

    I don't think Automobiles is a game that would be in top 10 of regular board gamer. But for a car enthusiast like me, it's a wonderfull game that I would choose over Dominion, Living Forest or Quacks.

  • @caduprocha
    @caduprocha Рік тому

    Please do a analysis of Star Wars deck Building game when it releases :D

  • @briochew
    @briochew Рік тому

    Hey guys , how come you didn't even mention Tyrants of the underdark? It's pure gold + area control

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Hey! Will have to test it before doing the next Deckbuilding Ranked video. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @AdamShelar
    @AdamShelar Рік тому +2

    I always find it interesting when Dominion makes it onto a list like this, but no one mentions Arctic Scavengers. It’s basically Dominion with an actual theme and a bluffing mechanic. Very underrated!

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +3

      One of the reasons for us would be that we sadly have not played it.

  • @JesusGonzalez-it2sv
    @JesusGonzalez-it2sv Рік тому

    Have you tried the new Star Wars Deck building game? I liked it more than star realms and hero realms. (Love hero Realms)

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      Yes, just super recently. The review is coming in May and then you will know what we think ;)

    • @JesusGonzalez-it2sv
      @JesusGonzalez-it2sv Рік тому

      @@BoardGameHangover looking forward to it. 😁

  • @njuns999
    @njuns999 Рік тому +1

    Star wars the deckbuilding game ? :)

  • @tomvermeulen8003
    @tomvermeulen8003 Рік тому

    Ok, no Aeon's End, friendship is over 😅

  • @grog3514
    @grog3514 Рік тому

    Automobiles is my favorite.

  • @andrethannhauser6302
    @andrethannhauser6302 Рік тому +1

    My Top 10 is:
    1. Dune: Imperium
    2. Lost Ruins of Arnak
    3. Legendary: Aliens
    4. Imperium: Classic/Legends
    5. Tyrants of the Underdark
    6. The Quest for El Dorado
    7. Aeons End
    8. Dominion
    9. Thunderstone Advance (especially the coop tower defence mode)
    10. Orléans (bag building)
    Some honorable mentions, I mean games that are partly higher on my all time list but Deckbuilding is either a minor part or it's no typical Deckbuilding (e.g. no drawing from a deck or no shuffling), but still you individualize your deck/hand during the game:
    1. Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
    2. Great Western Trail
    3. Mage Knight
    4. Mombasa/Skymines
    5. Luna Maris
    6. Condordia
    7. Spirit Island
    8. Blackout Hongkong
    9. Viscounts of the West Kingdom
    10. Century: Spice Road

  • @stevekingswell9143
    @stevekingswell9143 Рік тому

    A few very good deck builders missing from your list or perhaps you don’t consider them that good, Marvel Champions, Imperium Classic/Legends, Undaunted series. I do think Star Realms is worth a place, as well as Dune Imperium.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому

      Marvel Champions is great, but it is more of a deckbuilding game in the sense that you deckbuild before the game and it is not the part of the actual gameplay. I have tried Imperium only once but liked it a lot. And Undaunted is great and it almost made it.

    • @stevekingswell9143
      @stevekingswell9143 Рік тому

      @@BoardGameHangover Fair point on Marvel Champions, but don't forget while playing your deck you use a lot of 'deck building' techniques, card draw, play to your tableau, discards, search your draw pile (deck) for cards, making your tableau stronger as you play. But fundamentally you are correct 🙂

  • @blackwiza24
    @blackwiza24 Рік тому

    Living forest review please ❤

  • @theselfishmeme_23
    @theselfishmeme_23 Рік тому

    Tyrants of the Underdark

  • @rpriske
    @rpriske Рік тому +2

    Dune: Imperium at #1 is absolutely right.
    No Thunderstone?

  • @brownie1985
    @brownie1985 Рік тому

    Where's the Aeon's End series..? Come on, even not in the first ten..?

  • @Sreehammer
    @Sreehammer Рік тому +1

    Have you played Star Wars: A Deckbuilding Game? Better version of Star Realms!

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  Рік тому +1

      We recently got to try it (after the filming of this video) and it's great! You're right!

  • @viesturskokarevics2427
    @viesturskokarevics2427 Рік тому +2

    Dune Imperium ❤

  • @goodsound4756
    @goodsound4756 Рік тому

    How dare you compare Legendary (great) to Ascencion (sucks), and should be probably Top 3 (not outdated Dominion). If not already played by you, check out Tyrants of the Underdark.

  • @mabos555
    @mabos555 Рік тому

    Wow except for hero realms as my number 10 I guess what a shitty list 🤣
    Not sure about how I rank mine but for sure after the virus and superhot the card game are on my top 3.
    Ausonia, warps edge, God of war, hero realms, rune age, Dunguen brawler, feudalia, Shake up, asgard chosen.
    So 11...i probably get rid from this list feudalia

  • @raphael_tremblay
    @raphael_tremblay 6 місяців тому +1

    You guys meat ride Dune for no reason it's crazy... it's the WORST deck builder out there for so many reasons.
    It's a shame because this was a great list otherwise

  • @onendonlysmithy1498
    @onendonlysmithy1498 Рік тому

    Dune was meh