What a great review. You've done a really good job of communicating the excruciating tension these simple auction games can present. The broad range of games you guys cover along with a fresh perspective is lifting NPI into the top tier of reviewers (in my books).
I think this is the best NPI review I've watched. Good script, framing, audio, gags and you even tided the lounge, a bit. The hard work is showing - keep it up!
Great review of the classic auction game high society, I enjoyed it. I've had this in my collection for years, and I'm glad there is a new version of this now to make it more available, but I have to say that I personally like the eagle gryphon boxed deluxe edition better than this new one since the items are thick cardboard tiles instead of just large cards and I prefer that art. I do agree that the original art you showed does look worse than the other 2 versions though.
WOW no joke you really got me there! I thought it was real #strangerthingsefka #mysteriumupsidedown Thanks for that discovery! I really wanna have different fillers and I like that you selected a lighter game. THANK YOU
I've played High Society around 9 or 10 times now, with 5 players each time. The thing that strikes me, and others in the group, is that winning, doesn't often feel, good... The randomness of when the 4th green card will turn up makes strategising a bit of a crapshoot. And at the end of each of our games, the winner, never really felt they were going to win, until they just, did. Yesterday evening a player won with a 7 & 4 but as he used a fair amount of his cash buying them early on, he spent the rest of the game really just hoping that the green cards came out early, and they did, so he just won. Yay? On our second game the first card was a X2, leaving just 3 cards to be overturned before game over. And that happened with a good portion of the deck still to go. So people were saving for something that never came out, and another player just won. And again it was a "I won, did I?". None of the games seem to run close, there's a distinct lack of end game tension. I'm pondering this as a house rule, to try and add a little extra information as to when the 4th green card will appear. 1: Shuffle the 4x green cards together (3x prestige and 1 disgrace) draw one blind and set it aside. 2: Add the remaining 3 to the rest of the deck, and shuffle them all together. 3: Take 3 cards from the bottom of that deck, add the drawn card from step 1, shuffle, and replace back to the bottom of the deck. Now all the players know that they have at least a 3rd of the deck to grab something before that final card is drawn. I haven't tested this out and it won't be for everyone (and some will consider it sacrilege to even consider house ruling a Reiner Knizia game) but I really want to like High Society, the auction aspect is so much fun, and the game plays quickly. I just need want to be able to win, win.
Definitely one of my favorite games of all time - and I have the "ugly" first edition! My only quibble with this review is that I think as long as you don't absolutely abhor auction games in that they make you physically ill, you will love the delicious tension in this one. I've been pulling it out for various groups for probably 15+ years and have had nary a complaint. You forgot to add one of my favorite parts of the game - you never know when it will end. As soon as the fourth negative card shows up, the game is over. Which could happen in the first 4 cards!
I think I might sell my copy of For Sale! for this. This seems tighter and with no fiddly coin tokens...Hrmm. Main question for me is, how does it play with 3 players? or even 2?
I’m the first to hit subscribe - can I leave my postal address here to recieve my copy? I must have this game and be part of NPI High Society. I must say your beard is looking distinguished in this video. Good day to you Sir. 😉
No Pun Included Well looks absolutely wonderful, and your passion has really been coming across in such a great way. Seems like you are invigorated in shot selection and ideas. Thank you two so much for the amazing content and laughs as always.
Lumix GH5, but it's not a camera we'd recommend buying because you can achieve a good look for much cheaper. We bought it for various odd reasons that make it perfect for us.
Seems super close to For Sale. Not sure there's room for both in one's collection. One's invariably going to always be played over the other as they are so similar... and For Sale, for me, looks more interesting.
Okay, maybe saying they're not comparable is a bit of a stretch - but what I mean is, sure, you absolutely don't need both. But to me they feel different.
It's weird. On paper, For Sale is the more elegant design. It accomplishes more with less. But in practise, I always find High Society more fun, and I've never quite been able to figure out why.
If you can believe it, my old copy of High Society is even uglier than most editions of "For Sale." And I still find it more fun, and I still can't quite explain why. Maybe it's because I prefer auction style bidding to blind bidding? But blind bidding is still pretty fun...
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Played this game over the weekend and your explanation as to why this game is so good is spot on.
I bought this game for the art alone, it was until today I realized you did a review on it. Glad it's actually a good game!
Always remember to do as Efka does and turn your wall decor
upside down before shooting footage to be shown upside down.
What a great review. You've done a really good job of communicating the excruciating tension these simple auction games can present.
The broad range of games you guys cover along with a fresh perspective is lifting NPI into the top tier of reviewers (in my books).
In our books too ;)
I think this is the best NPI review I've watched. Good script, framing, audio, gags and you even tided the lounge, a bit. The hard work is showing - keep it up!
Really really great script. 🙌 enjoyed this so much.
I love the bit where you played dress-up with all the archetypes from a Poker game! Awesome vid!
Enjoyed this review throughout, great job~ Thanks for sharing the rules and opinions towards this auction game
Great review of the classic auction game high society, I enjoyed it. I've had this in my collection for years, and I'm glad there is a new version of this now to make it more available, but I have to say that I personally like the eagle gryphon boxed deluxe edition better than this new one since the items are thick cardboard tiles instead of just large cards and I prefer that art. I do agree that the original art you showed does look worse than the other 2 versions though.
This looks really amazing , nicely done script , very nicely done review .I would like defiantly to try out this game
You got me, officially purchased. Book depositories current bargain price is just too good!
So excited to see Calimala on your shelf! It's an unsung masterpiece!
WOW no joke you really got me there! I thought it was real #strangerthingsefka #mysteriumupsidedown
Thanks for that discovery! I really wanna have different fillers and I like that you selected a lighter game. THANK YOU
I've played High Society around 9 or 10 times now, with 5 players each time. The thing that strikes me, and others in the group, is that winning, doesn't often feel, good...
The randomness of when the 4th green card will turn up makes strategising a bit of a crapshoot. And at the end of each of our games, the winner, never really felt they were going to win, until they just, did.
Yesterday evening a player won with a 7 & 4 but as he used a fair amount of his cash buying them early on, he spent the rest of the game really just hoping that the green cards came out early, and they did, so he just won. Yay?
On our second game the first card was a X2, leaving just 3 cards to be overturned before game over. And that happened with a good portion of the deck still to go. So people were saving for something that never came out, and another player just won. And again it was a "I won, did I?". None of the games seem to run close, there's a distinct lack of end game tension.
I'm pondering this as a house rule, to try and add a little extra information as to when the 4th green card will appear.
1: Shuffle the 4x green cards together (3x prestige and 1 disgrace) draw one blind and set it aside.
2: Add the remaining 3 to the rest of the deck, and shuffle them all together.
3: Take 3 cards from the bottom of that deck, add the drawn card from step 1, shuffle, and replace back to the bottom of the deck.
Now all the players know that they have at least a 3rd of the deck to grab something before that final card is drawn.
I haven't tested this out and it won't be for everyone (and some will consider it sacrilege to even consider house ruling a Reiner Knizia game) but I really want to like High Society, the auction aspect is so much fun, and the game plays quickly. I just need want to be able to win, win.
(Actually, Knizia published some of those 600 games (including this one) before becoming a full-time designer.)
Definitely one of my favorite games of all time - and I have the "ugly" first edition! My only quibble with this review is that I think as long as you don't absolutely abhor auction games in that they make you physically ill, you will love the delicious tension in this one. I've been pulling it out for various groups for probably 15+ years and have had nary a complaint. You forgot to add one of my favorite parts of the game - you never know when it will end. As soon as the fourth negative card shows up, the game is over. Which could happen in the first 4 cards!
Tom Waits album in the background! Solid.
I think I might sell my copy of For Sale! for this. This seems tighter and with no fiddly coin tokens...Hrmm. Main question for me is, how does it play with 3 players? or even 2?
It plays best with 4-5. Does not play 2.
Sold ! Excellent review.
Great video, been waiting to play it!
"It's like having beeeeees!!!"
You still didn't cover the rule that cards can't be taken out of bids.
Looking forward to seeing your show... oh my... :-)
Great review mate
What are the things directly above and below TI4 on your shelves?
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Can't you guys at UK Games Expo - should be a good one!
see you there!
I’m the first to hit subscribe - can I leave my postal address here to recieve my copy?
I must have this game and be part of NPI High Society. I must say your beard is looking distinguished in this video. Good day to you Sir. 😉
Beautiful video. New Camera? Or maybe lighting? Great Content Efka & Elaine.
New camera, lighting still needs (A LOT) of work.
No Pun Included Well looks absolutely wonderful, and your passion has really been coming across in such a great way. Seems like you are invigorated in shot selection and ideas. Thank you two so much for the amazing content and laughs as always.
By interest, what camera do you use?
Lumix GH5, but it's not a camera we'd recommend buying because you can achieve a good look for much cheaper. We bought it for various odd reasons that make it perfect for us.
A very solid choice and a great all rounder. I bet the flip screen makes things a lot easier!
Is there a Katie Price card in the box ?
oh no.
The game seems really fun, and love the art. But why does the game is in French? (I'm French so I don't care, but I was not expecting it :D)
It's set in new Orleans in the roaring 20s hence the French phrases
Can you review charterstone
Honestly, it didn't hold our attention very much.
And hello to Jason Isaacs
Seems super close to For Sale. Not sure there's room for both in one's collection. One's invariably going to always be played over the other as they are so similar... and For Sale, for me, looks more interesting.
There's a purity to this game that is undeniable. I'm not saying For Sale is not great - I just don't think they are that comparable.
Okay, maybe saying they're not comparable is a bit of a stretch - but what I mean is, sure, you absolutely don't need both. But to me they feel different.
It's weird. On paper, For Sale is the more elegant design. It accomplishes more with less. But in practise, I always find High Society more fun, and I've never quite been able to figure out why.
It sure Is prettier than 'For Sale'... not saying much though, what I mean Is: The art Is great!
If you can believe it, my old copy of High Society is even uglier than most editions of "For Sale." And I still find it more fun, and I still can't quite explain why. Maybe it's because I prefer auction style bidding to blind bidding? But blind bidding is still pretty fun...
You're great :DDD
There have been other editions than the original, presumably with better art.
Hmm. I thought Nigel Farage, just as you said Nigel Farage. With such like minded thinking we should see how we get on with The Mind.