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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • Tom & Zee share their Top 100 games of all time! This time its 20-11! They are joined by Roy & Mike for the people's Choice!
    00:00 - Introduction
    03:06 - Tom’s #10
    04:42 - Mike’s #10
    07:38 - Roy’s #10
    11:09 - Zee’s #10
    13:38 - People’s Choice #10
    16:10 - Tom’s #9
    18:13 - Mike’s #9
    20:20 - Roy’s #9
    22:47 - Zee’s #9
    24:52 - People’s Choice #9
    26:08 - Tom’s #8
    29:09 - Mike’s #8
    33:09 - Roy’s #8
    36:55 - Zee’s #8
    39:19 - People’s Choice #8
    40:54 - Tom’s #7
    43:22 - Mike’s #7
    45:23 - Roy’s #7
    47:50 - Zee’s #7
    51:42 - People’s Choice #7
    53:48 - Tom’s #6
    55:50 - Mike’s #6
    58:12 - Roy’s #6
    01:00:55 - Zee’s #6
    01:04:13 - People’s Choice #6
    01:05:18 - Tom’s #5
    01:08:35 - Mike’s #5
    01:11:27 - Roy’s #5
    01:14:27 - Zee’s #5
    01:16:50 - People’s Choice #5
    01:17:34 - Tom’s #4
    01:21:07 - Mike’s #4
    01:24:36 - Roy’s #4
    01:28:46 - Zee’s #4
    01:29:48 - People’s Choice #4
    01:32:02 - Tom’s #3
    01:34:19 - Mike’s #3
    01:38:38 - Roy’s #3
    01:42:00 - Zee’s #3
    01:44:08 - People’s Choice #3
    01:45:47 - Tom’s #2
    01:48:25 - Mike’s #2
    01:51:32 - Roy’s #2
    01:54:58 - Zee’s #2
    01:56:46 - People’s Choice #2
    01:57:50 - Tom’s #1
    01:59:58 - Mike’s #1
    02:03:13 - Roy’s #1
    02:07:01 - Zee’s #1
    02:09:57 - People’s Choice #1
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  • @ilqrd.6608
    @ilqrd.6608 4 роки тому +277

    I absolutely love how serious and eloquent Mike can be when he expresses his opinion. He is amazing in front of the camera and a great addition

  • @masterholm7892
    @masterholm7892 4 роки тому +46

    Mike Top 10
    10. Wingspan
    9. Paladins of the West Kingdom
    8. Blue Moon City
    7. Blood Rage
    6. Five Tribes
    5. Near and far
    4. Heroes of Land, Sea and Air
    3. Smartphone
    2. Raiders of the Northe Sea
    1. Scythe
    Roy Top 10
    10. Blood Rage
    9. Arkham Horror
    8. Rex/ Dune
    7. Battlelore 2nd E
    6. Spector Ops
    5. Xia
    4. Mansions of Madness
    3. War of the Ring
    2. Twilight Imperium 4
    1. Heroes of Land, Sea and Air

    • @Warclubz
      @Warclubz 2 роки тому

      That's all we needed

  • @koriakin
    @koriakin 4 роки тому +168

    I cannot express enough how much I loved this top 100. Not only there was gazillion of great jokes, gags and really thoughtful insight into some of the games - popular or less popular - but there was a lot of pure passion you have for the hobby. It was just amazing to watch - it really reignites my passion for board gaming. Especially I loved the moments where you guys wanted to turn off the camera and go play the game. It just says a lot about you guys :) Keep up the great work!
    PS I thought while watching Roys nr 10 that CMON should make 'My little Blood Rage' edition ;)

  • @sarahchapman7941
    @sarahchapman7941 4 роки тому +78

    Having Mike and Roy on here was SO fantastic. I loved the variety of games and seeing everyone's point of view. Mike and I have similar game tastes (and both play solo a lot), so I really appreciated hearing his thoughts especially. What a great addition to the Dice Tower!

  • @augustjologs1
    @augustjologs1 4 роки тому +47

    Tom's 2:13:20
    Mike's 2:13:26
    Roy's 2:13:33
    Zee's 2:13:40
    People's Choice 2:13:47
    Not much similarities in their top 10's except: Gloomhaven (picked 2x), Blood Rage (3x), Arkham Horror Card game (2x), Scythe (3x), Wingspan (2x), Pandemic (2x), Heroes of L,A,&S (2x), 5 Tribes (2x).

  • @KZsZs
    @KZsZs 4 роки тому +26

    Love the social dynamic of this list!
    I miss Sam so much, and I am sure he would have been a great addition to the group, but this team really shines with all these different roles: Tom is the lovable overgrown child with the need for attention, Zee is the heart of gold soft-troll joker who keeps everyone on their toes, Roy is the overexcited young one with the enthusiasm of 10 gamers combined, and Mike is the honest, humble wise man with a great sense of timing and well-placed humor. Love you guys, and loved these videos!

  • @MostlyMajestic
    @MostlyMajestic 4 роки тому +72

    I love the addition of two new gamers. Their choices are so different and interesting to watch them gush about them. I miss Sam, but these guys are such a great addition.

  • @kissblade8587
    @kissblade8587 4 роки тому +62

    Love Roy's enthusiasm and clear passion for the industry. Mike is a whole different level though. That sheep comment by him during Blood Rage had me on the floor :D. Really great additions to the team.

    • @ErmacFellwalker
      @ErmacFellwalker 4 роки тому +7

      I think Mike is a great addition to this. I'd happily see him join the Miami Dice videos

    • @wroot_lt
      @wroot_lt 4 роки тому +2

      Also Blood Sheep faction in Summoner Wars :D

    • @rmcdaniel2424
      @rmcdaniel2424 4 роки тому +4

      Roy is cool as hell. Dont know why they pick on him so much. Not letting him talk is a bit rude.

    • @rebeccasireneimi4551
      @rebeccasireneimi4551 4 роки тому +1

      @@ErmacFellwalker I am pretty sure Tom said somewhere that Miami Dice won't continue without Sam, but I hope they make up a new show!

  • @clintjackson6613
    @clintjackson6613 4 роки тому +136

    As much as I miss Sam. I feel the list with the 3 of them was getting a bit stagnant. The addition of Mike and Roy was amazing.
    What I like about Mike.
    His explanation of the games was so elegant and engaging. I agree with alot of his games and it was nice seeing tons of different games that differ from Tom, Zee, and Sam.
    Roy was really "Nice" as well. He was the one that voiced the people the most. He is a true amerithrash gamer.
    Great time guys! It was a good 20-30 hours well spent!
    🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

    • @stormy7722
      @stormy7722 4 роки тому +10

      Mike strikes me as a pretty clever dude. Great addition and Roy's passion and excitement are palpable.

    • @JcGareau
      @JcGareau 4 роки тому +1

      @@stormy7722 I agree. Really clever dude!

    • @teamgamechannel3143
      @teamgamechannel3143 4 роки тому

      I've been out of the loop. What happened to sam?

    • @JonnyLuscious
      @JonnyLuscious 4 роки тому

      @@teamgamechannel3143 he got a job with Mythic Games and moved.

    • @wroot_lt
      @wroot_lt 4 роки тому +2

      @@JonnyLuscious He moved and then got the job. He had to move because of some family matters.

  • @GoldenSirius
    @GoldenSirius 4 роки тому +19

    I love this 4-way list! Love Roy and Mike and I hope you do that again next year! So much fun! I laughed a lot.

  • @rebeccasireneimi4551
    @rebeccasireneimi4551 4 роки тому +2

    I really appreciate how thoughtful Mike's commentary is. I hope to see more of him on the channel! He is such a great addition to the crew with his articulate, yet humorous style.

  • @mariusdafunk
    @mariusdafunk 4 роки тому +8

    Two hours well spent. I thoroughly enjoyed all four of you. Thank you so much, guys!

  • @ChrisBarrows
    @ChrisBarrows 4 роки тому +7

    Love the addition of Mike and Roy. Mike and I were in-sync for this top 10 in quite a few spots!

  • @frankjensen5991
    @frankjensen5991 4 роки тому +10

    Loved having both Roy and Mike on the list. It was a blast to watch. If I had to pick one of them to be the new regular third man it would have to be Mike. I really liked the on-screen chemistry/banter between Tom, Zee and Mike and his opinions and likes felt like a really good balance to what Tom and Zee brings to the table.
    But having either Roy or Mike on, as the third, would be great.

  • @aj_8009
    @aj_8009 4 роки тому +2

    This was such a pleasure to watch. The chemistry between the four of you, as well as the mixture of favorite type of game, is great.
    After Sam left I thought that my taste in games would not be as closely represented but I find myself with a lot in common with Roy!
    Please keep up the great work and lots more Top 10s with this lineup please.

  • @Tejay1970
    @Tejay1970 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you guys, I spent all the hours watching you tasing about your favorites. I had a great time. A little bit sad, that it is finished now. Hope to see you soon as a group again.

  • @robertpackham6154
    @robertpackham6154 4 роки тому

    Great top 100! I really liked the inclusion of Mike and Roy for the top 40. Zee was dialed as well, everything he said was pure gold. Well done by everyone involved!

  • @JoachimErdtman
    @JoachimErdtman 4 роки тому +1

    This format is absolutely fantastic! I love the energy and love shared about your favorite games, and actually even enjoy the critical counterpoints by the panel members who don't like the game. Please keep future top 100 list episodes as long. Kudos on your wonderful work.

  • @rmcunningham3874
    @rmcunningham3874 4 роки тому +2

    Mike and Roy are great! I really hope they'll keep participating in these lists! I'm so impressed by Mike's ability to articulate his critiques. He's great at building on other people's observations, too!

  • @extradterrestrial
    @extradterrestrial 4 роки тому +51

    These new guys are really personable and bring a fresh perspective to the show. Really good job.

  • @Polovene
    @Polovene 4 роки тому +4

    Very nice! Roy and Mike definetely made this t
    Top 100 better.
    It is also very nice to finally see Heroes of Land, Air & Sea the recognition it deserves!

  • @othneiloswald8183
    @othneiloswald8183 4 роки тому +36

    I finally just got Scythe (been admiring its artwork but not its price for years) and WOW. Completely worth the hype, even at just the base game. Full group of newbies took FOREVER to play, but despite the 4hrs we all played again the very next day haha.

    • @bricelory9534
      @bricelory9534 4 роки тому +4

      I do love the game as well! It has a rare sense of when you first play it, you get the love of seeing the mechanism just *click* into place but you are excitedly aware you have no idea how to optimize it yet, and then as you get more used to it, you start seeing the subtleties involved and how to begin forming strategies where the different player boards really do affect how you approach things. I have no illusions that I am any good at this game, but I love my experiences with it and seeing how something as simple as having different rewards on your bottom actions will affect how you want to play the whole game. Really unique and fantastic game!

    • @stormy7722
      @stormy7722 4 роки тому +1

      Not trolling, serious question because i have watched this played 4 or 5 times. What is it about the game, besides the artwork that you enjoyed?

    • @othneiloswald8183
      @othneiloswald8183 4 роки тому +3

      @@stormy7722 I really enjoyed the need to adapt my gameplay style based on the faction and player card I started with. The first time I had no starting access to mech resources (how do I cross a river now??) - then the second time all my workers could swim! Both times I had a good but very different shot at winning. I also loved the pure tension of executing plans over multiple turns, plotting out a combo of different moves and pivoting based on others' choices. At first I wished combat was more plentiful, but I ultimately like that it feels risky and truly like a strategic play that needs executed at the perfect time. The endgame is the most tension (in a good way!) I've ever felt in a game - trying to set my final avalanche of benefits and conquests in motion without anyone noticing and/or before someone else can end the game to stop me!

    • @bricelory9534
      @bricelory9534 4 роки тому +1

      @@stormy7722 I personally love seeing how the mechanics of the game actually come together themselves to help you develop a strategy. It isn't obvious if you have just watched it, necessarily, but what rewards you get for which bottom actions will have a big rippling effect on your choices, as does your starting resources and the like. It is one of the few games that even though I have to play a few games to understand how it all fits together, seeing how it does has me so intrigued that I want to learn it more - especially since the basic mechanism is so simple: choose one action pair to do this turn. But it does all for together so elegantly, especially when paired with the area control/cold war imminent threat of fighting on the map.
      Zee describes games that are elegant in how pared down they are to essentials. This game is elegant in a different way, in how subtlely each mechanic affects the others in strategically significant ways. At least that's how I feel.

    • @ilirtanku9722
      @ilirtanku9722 3 роки тому

      Its not so long.1.5 hours max

  • @1AngelAlita
    @1AngelAlita 4 роки тому +15

    Good job Roy for including War of The Ring, amazing game! Those condescending remarks from others were really uncalled for (with Sam it would have been even worse because he mentioned too many times how much he dislikes this game). And Tom's opinion that movies are better than books is not even worth commenting.

  • @alrith72
    @alrith72 4 роки тому +2

    Best Top 100 for a long while, the addition of Mike and Roy has mixed it up nicely. The last few years have felt a bit stale but the energy levels and humour are here in abundance, keep up the good work guys 👍

  • @BossTweed4455
    @BossTweed4455 4 роки тому +3

    This lineup is the best thing that's ever happened to the dice tower. Love Sam and miss him dearly, but the torch is in stellar hands. Thanks fellas!!!

  • @jonazo7188
    @jonazo7188 4 роки тому +1

    I really wouldn't want to lose Roy or Mike in these videos. They both bring a really fun and unique energy and their tastes in games is really interesting! Keep them both!

  • @evenpoint
    @evenpoint 3 роки тому

    I watched this video like 20 times in the last 12 months. It is so much fun watching you guys :D

  • @Fekrofun
    @Fekrofun 4 роки тому +55

    i really love mike :),,,such an adorable characteristic,more like a hidden gem :D

  • @Patronux
    @Patronux 4 роки тому +53

    I've been following The Dice Tower since 2014 and this, hands down, the best Top 100 games of all time list you've ever made. Please, don't choose between Mike and Roy to have a third "main member", but have them both join you! I loved the dynamics between all of you. I know we are used to see "the three guys from the Dice Tower", but it doesn't have to be that way anymore. The best videos from your channel are Top 10 lists and Miami Dice (with Zee). Now why don't you revive Potpourri with V and Z, add a sort of "euro reviews" with Tom and Mike, and have all four of you do every Top 10 list from now on? I think that'd be great. Roy and Mike are great in front of the camera, give them more screen time!

    • @DoctorMarius
      @DoctorMarius 4 роки тому

      Nah three would be fine. Zee, Mike, and Roy!

    • @whorod8895
      @whorod8895 4 роки тому

      @@DoctorMarius i disagree. why would you want to cut it down? both Mike and Roy are great

    • @DoctorMarius
      @DoctorMarius 4 роки тому

      @@whorod8895 I just find Tom super annoying.

    • @nyanates
      @nyanates 4 роки тому

      A 4x vid is too long for UA-cam w/o compromising on depth. Just too much banter/mockery/inside jokes resulting in bloat. You can tell these guys are getting vetted because the new guys aren’t throwing rocks at each other. I think Roy brings that young left-wing vibe in his game type preferences that would round the team out more completely.

    • @ghazkullthraka1698
      @ghazkullthraka1698 4 роки тому

      Patronux totally agree! Love both of them guys (avtually all 4 of u)

  • @TylerAndToast
    @TylerAndToast 4 роки тому +1

    Love how all of you went in depth on how each game works and what you loved about it, both objectively and subjectively. Also, the jokes and shenanigans on point as always!

  • @Yaoau
    @Yaoau 4 роки тому +3

    Summoner Wars been in my top 3 since FOREVER.
    Everytime we bring it out, all my frind will always play it, hit all the checkmarks for us group, glad it is still Tom’s favorite :)

  • @procrastinatingperfectioni278
    @procrastinatingperfectioni278 4 роки тому

    Awesome video guys the only problem is I have to wait a whole year for the next top 100. It was very interesting to see how Tom and Zees lists evolve. Roy's taste is definitely theme and I think I would have the most cross overs with Mike.

  • @tonytebbs2429
    @tonytebbs2429 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, that's blast from the past. It was surprising to see the "Le Havre" picture of the board on the screen with the little dinky boxes I made. I uploaded that very picture to BGG almost 11 years ago now.....

  • @rickadam6051
    @rickadam6051 4 роки тому +33

    This channel is what inspired me to start doing these, so here's my list! Top 100:
    100. Gizmos
    99. Gingerbread House
    98. Forbidden Dessert
    97. Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
    96. Town Builder: Coeverden
    95. Call to Adventure
    94. Imhotep Duel
    93. Love Letter
    92. Ascension
    91. Reef
    90. Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia
    89. Smash Up
    88. Patchwork
    87. Sheriff of Nottingham
    86. Between Two Cities
    85. Photosynthesis
    84. Ticket To Ride
    83. The Manhattan Project
    82. Artifacts Inc.
    81. Demon Worker
    80. The Chameleon
    79. Tiny Epic Galaxies
    78. Paper Tales
    77. Viceroy
    76. Dice Masters
    75. Ladies and Gentlemen
    74. Gearworks
    73. Hanabi
    72. Fury of Dracula
    71. Nocturion
    70. Barenpark
    69. Kingdomino
    68. Kemet
    67. Incoming Transmission
    66. Fantasy Realms
    65. On the Underground
    64. Shadows Over Camelot
    63. Western Legends
    62. Sushi Go
    61. Gloom
    60. Treasure Hunter
    59. Point Salad
    58. Oh My Goods!
    57. King of Tokyo
    56. Subdivision
    55. Kingdomino Duel
    54. Fairy Tale
    53. Attack of the Jelly Monsters
    52. When I Dream
    51. Livingstone
    50. 7 Wonders Duel
    49. T'zolkin
    48. Libertalia
    47. Empires of the Void II
    46. Charterstone
    45. Santorini
    44. Secret Hitler
    43. Coup
    42. Carcassonne
    41. Lock Up
    40. San Juan
    39. Micropolis
    38. Cosmic Encounter
    37. Coimbra
    36. Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra
    35. Disney Villainous
    34. 7 Wonders
    33. Lost Cities: Rivals
    32. Small World
    31. Viticulture
    30. Clans of Caledonia
    29. Suburbia
    28. Sagrada
    27. Quacks of Quedlinburg
    26. Welcome To
    25. Cartographers
    24. Roll For the Galaxy
    23. Five Tribes
    22. Blood Rage
    21. Castles of Mad King Ludwig
    20. Caverna
    19. Palace of Mad King Ludwig
    18. Bang! The Dice Game
    17. Wingspan
    16. Queendomino
    15. Lords of Hellas
    14. Dice Forge
    13. Dead of Winter
    12. Near and Far
    11. Architects of the West Kingdom
    10. Tainted Grail
    9. Scythe
    8. Too Many Bones
    7. Seasons
    6. Bunny Kingdom
    5. Isle of Skye
    4. Roll Player
    3. Dominion
    2. Gloomhaven
    1. Nemesis

    • @seneca291
      @seneca291 4 роки тому +3

      Forbidden dessert... are you on a diet? ;)

    • @rickadam6051
      @rickadam6051 4 роки тому +2

      @@seneca291 Have you not played Forbidden Dessert? Oh it's great, you try to set collect all the foods, but avoid the cakes! You score based off sets of, foods that... Yeah okay it was a typo =/

    • @Steve-L
      @Steve-L 4 роки тому +1

      1. Tikal
      2. Insider
      3. The Quest for El Dorado
      4. Century: Spice Road
      5. Carcassonne: Amazonas
      6. Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers
      7. Trias
      8. Acquire
      9. Isle of Skye
      10. Modern Art
      11. Ticket to Ride: New York
      12. Power Grid: the Card Game
      13. Carson City
      14. Adventure Land
      15. Santorini
      16. Colosseum
      17. Power Grid
      18. Xia: Legends of a Drift System*
      19. Boomtown
      20. Patchwork
      21. Barenpark
      22. Balderdash/Beyond Balderdash
      23. Evolution*
      24. Twice as Clever
      25. Las Vegas
      26. Karuba
      27. Cosmic Encounter*
      28. Zooloretto
      29. Century: A New World mixed with Century: Spice Road
      30. Three Dragon Ante
      31. Mission: Red Planet
      32. Ark of the Covenant
      33. Wits & Wagers Family Edition
      34. Clank! In Space!
      35. Queendomino
      36. Architects of the West Kingdom
      37. Great Western Trail
      38. The Pursuit of Happiness
      39. Dead Men Tell No Tales*
      40. Lords of Waterdeep
      41. Imhotep*
      42. Belfort
      43. Telestrations
      44. Say Anything
      45. Automania*
      46. Havana*
      47. Beasty Bar*
      48. Libertalia*
      49. Castles of Mad King Ludwig*
      50. Jamaica
      51. Alien Frontiers
      52. Azul
      53. Targi
      54. Black Fleet
      55. Lords of Vegas
      56. Homesteaders*
      57. Camel Up
      58. Carcassonne (base game with some expansions)
      59. San Juan
      60. Puerto Rico
      61. Dice Forge
      62. Colt Express
      63. Diamonds
      64. Terraforming Mars
      65. Takenoko
      66. Secret Santa
      67. Coal Baron: The Great Card Game
      68. Jaipur
      69. Heebie Jeebies
      70. Tumblin-Dice
      71. Dragon Slayer
      72. Dead of Winter
      73. Ca$h 'n Guns
      74. Vegas Showdown
      75. Agricola Family Edition
      76. Arboretum
      77. No Thanks!
      78. Unexploded Cow
      79. Bang! the dice game
      80. Port Royal
      81. Drakon
      82. For Sale
      83. Mint Works
      84. Guillotine*
      85. Burke's Gambit
      86. The Sheriff Of Nottingham (with the expansion)
      87. Incan Gold
      88. Ticket to Ride
      89. Oh My Goods
      90. Pillars of the Earth
      91. Essen
      92. Kingdomino
      93. 7 Wonders
      94. Sagrada
      95. Bora Bora*
      96. Run, Fight, or Die!
      97. Heroes Incorporated
      98. Relic
      99. Deadwood
      100. Tzolk'in

    • @rickadam6051
      @rickadam6051 4 роки тому

      @@Steve-L Nice we like a lot of the same games. Why do some have *s? For Sale has been replaced for me, I would rather play Lost Cities: Rivals every time. Same thing happened with Caverna replacing Agricola, The Chameleon replacing Spyfall, and Clans of Caledonia replacing Terra Mystica. I enjoy Sheriff of Nottingham and just got the expansion but haven't tried it yet, I'm excited for it though.

    • @Steve-L
      @Steve-L 4 роки тому

      @@rickadam6051 * means it needs more plays and its position may move,
      My wife loves Lost Cities, and I enjoy the game play, but hate the math afterwards.
      Spyfall and Chameleon are okay, but Insider knocked them both away for me.

  • @petergross7235
    @petergross7235 4 роки тому +3

    Just awesome. Enjoyed every minute of this content. BGG wish list just exploded!

  • @LeeKenshin7
    @LeeKenshin7 4 роки тому

    Great lists and wonderful dynamics, guys!
    Wouldn't have guessed that Le Havre is Tom's #1. Just recently gifted it to a friend in my gaming group. Of my 6-7 plays of it, found the coal strategy OP.

  • @JamesI88
    @JamesI88 4 роки тому

    Really entertaining top 100. Although it would be a large undertaking, would enjoy seeing all 5 lists from 100 down, or at least 50. Great job.

  • @juvigoat2168
    @juvigoat2168 4 роки тому

    Excellent format, enjoyed this series very much!

  • @WiIICheck
    @WiIICheck 4 роки тому

    Arkham Horror LCG, my personal favorite tabletop game, got so much love here. So happy! Loved the top 100 list, guys!

  • @SanjuroSan
    @SanjuroSan 4 роки тому +3

    I was torn between imperial settlers and 51st state. I have very similar tastes to zee and he likes them both. So, last major sale I finally decided and got 51st state and the two expansions. Then, literally the next day, I saw a review for Empires of the North and everyone was praising it, including zee. I was worried I got the old system that's been improved upon. But master Zee has vindicated my faith. #1 with a bullet, 51st state! (I still haven't played it :P )

  • @joshbain8032
    @joshbain8032 4 роки тому +1

    Mike has very similar tastes to me. Plus he's so polite and cheerful it's great. Very happy with his addition to the team!

  • @jdf.5302
    @jdf.5302 4 роки тому +1

    Even though I probably have the least crossover with Zee his list may be my favorite. I think he's great at explaining his games and I really respect the uniqueness of his list and how he doesn't care what others think about which games are the good ones or not.

  • @ridwanphy
    @ridwanphy 4 роки тому

    Roy and Mike add hilarious dynamics to Tom and Zee. Great combo!

  • @CosmicTavern
    @CosmicTavern 4 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy the energy of this four man group!

  • @wickedsencho
    @wickedsencho 4 роки тому +4

    Please do all videos with Mike and Roy now, they are great additions to the show!

  • @Tr1pleOseveN
    @Tr1pleOseveN 4 роки тому

    Ok I just LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE this top 40-1 videos, I thought Sam not being there would change the vibe in some type of way but this is GREAT STUFF..... MORE PLZ!!!...😁👍🏻

  • @mattvucu6706
    @mattvucu6706 4 роки тому

    I am so excited Zee bumped 51st state to number one! I always get super happy when he talks about Blue Moon and 51st state... happy when they improve (this year) and sad when they drop (last year)

  • @raulbudusan
    @raulbudusan 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing guys 😉 I'm really surprised that Cryptid is not in Zee's top 100

  • @kossowankenobi
    @kossowankenobi 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this, guys.
    I will play games any time with Zee - we have the same game mojo. Preordered Atlantis Rising 2E all-in and now can't be happier I did after demoing it.

  • @ajw5388
    @ajw5388 4 роки тому

    Mike and Roy have given me hope that Dice Tower Top 10s (and top 100s) can still be as great as they were with Sam. I’d love to see a quick series of those two filling out the rest of their Top 100s too!

  • @69robtaylor
    @69robtaylor 4 роки тому

    Great series as always.

  • @erichammett2893
    @erichammett2893 4 роки тому +25

    This top 100 list was fantastic. I miss Sam, but it has been good to shake up the group dynamics. The lists were becoming a bit predictable and the chatter was sometimes the same things that had been said about a game for several years in a row. Mike is a great communicator and would be good in an interview roll. Great series.

    • @erichammett2893
      @erichammett2893 4 роки тому

      Wesley Harmon he moved across the country and is now working for mythic games

  • @williamjones4489
    @williamjones4489 4 роки тому +4

    1. Kingdom Death Monster
    2. Arkham Horror LCG
    3.Pandemic legacy
    4. 7th Continent
    5.Mansions of Madness 2nd ed.
    6.Onitama
    7.Gloomhaven
    8.Love Letter
    9.Star Realms
    10.Twilight Imp.

  • @shanerion
    @shanerion 4 роки тому +5

    “What’s with this tablecloth?!” Lololol

  • @RossEphgrave
    @RossEphgrave 4 роки тому

    I haven’t played all the newer games still growing my collection but here goes my current top 10, changes all the time...
    1. Castles of Burgundy
    2. Puerto Rico with expansions
    3. Village
    4. Dominion Intrigue
    5 Carcassonne Over Hill and Dale
    6. Race for the Galaxy
    7. Kings burg 2nd edition
    8. Azul
    9. Tiny Epic Galaxies
    10. Ticket to Ride
    Honourable mention: Catan with Explorers and Pirates expansion, Battlestar Galactica with expansions and six players - great backstabbing fun! Marvel Legendary with expansions and my son who makes it so much fun!
    Thanks for putting this on! Like the new guys, please bring them back. Tom, thanks for putting LeHavre number one, this is one game I really want to play!

  • @Phoenixastro
    @Phoenixastro 4 роки тому +19

    Tom: "I don't think anyone has PTSD from a D&D session as a kid". I'm not sure everyone would agree!

    • @colinoneill3659
      @colinoneill3659 3 роки тому +1

      My wife is afraid of spiders in real life. I thought letting her battle and defeat giant spiders in D&D would be great therapy ... I was wrong.

  • @bricelory9534
    @bricelory9534 4 роки тому +1

    I mean no disrespect to Sam, but this was a definite step forward for your lists, in my opinion. I was concerned about what the human interaction would be like on the lists after Sam announced his leaving, but Mike and Roy add great energy, humor, and interesting perspectives. I am glad you have both a Euro-centric and an Ameri-thrash centric player to represent. And I found the joking around even better than in previous years - you all clearly get along very well (as of course did the group with Sam). Thanks for it! It's be fun to have some other Top 10s with this whole group!

  • @chievejobs4687
    @chievejobs4687 3 роки тому

    Happy to see Dominion and Great Western get some love on here!

  • @Straddllw
    @Straddllw 4 роки тому +15

    You're going to need a new jingle each for Roy and Mike.

  • @johchadow
    @johchadow 4 роки тому

    I played terribly the first several times I played Blood Rage, but I still had fun, and I kept coming back to it, and eventually got a winning streak going. A game I enjoy playing. even when getting crushed, is a game I'll have on my shelf forever.

  • @jeffrainwater4084
    @jeffrainwater4084 4 роки тому

    I just played TI4 yesterday. 12 hours for 6 players. All were experienced. We all knew the game. I suspect it could be shorter with 4 or 5 players but for 6 players it usually runs us in the 10-12 hour ballpark.

  • @andrewwalsh9849
    @andrewwalsh9849 4 роки тому +2

    Intering to see how much of a flash in the pan T.I.M.E. Stories ended up being. Especially considering how hard these guys were sweating it two years ago.

  • @romansolar8153
    @romansolar8153 4 роки тому

    enjoyed show a lot :) a lot of new games waiting for me to try :)

  • @searose6192
    @searose6192 4 роки тому +5

    I would love to see a top 10 games to teach specific mechanics.

  • @Lexireyda
    @Lexireyda 4 роки тому +4

    Some of these comments... 🤦🏻‍♀️ LOL I loved watching all of these videos, and especially loved the addition of hearing Roy and Mike’s top 40’s! Thank you guys for taking the time to do this. I really enjoyed it!

  • @jitty2007
    @jitty2007 4 роки тому

    Thank you for doing these lists, very insightful. I was wondering if you could do a top 100 games of all time that excludes games from the past 5 years. I find many of the games in the top 100 fall into the 'cult of the new' craze and do not have staying power (case and point, TIME Stories). I think it would help those in the hobby to make more informed purchases by doing such a list. I don't believe Legacy or Campaign games will last the test of time as they lack replay value (or if they have replay value it will diminish over time as the lure of unlocking envelopes and permanently changing the board will significantly drop as these opportunities get used up). So it would be interesting to see where these Legacy and Campaign games, dare I include Gloomhaven, will be in our top 100 games (not experiences) of all time 5 years from now.

  • @dafickler
    @dafickler 4 роки тому

    I have Arkham Horror 2nd edition, two of the big box expansions and 3 of the smaller. I absolutely love that game.

  • @tromboner98
    @tromboner98 4 роки тому +2

    Why is it, that I’ve been playing table tops for years and years, and am deeply engrossed in the hobby, while also regularly watching Dice Tower, and I’ve still never heard of half the games on this list? How am I so out of loop?

  • @alexconti7932
    @alexconti7932 4 роки тому +1

    Great list Mike! Nice to see "new blood" in these lists. The setup was not optimal, 5 lists at once ...

  • @strategywizard
    @strategywizard 4 роки тому +20

    Roy's top 10 was stellar!

  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 4 роки тому

    You guys are fun. Atlantis Rising #2 for Zee, I love it!!!! Where did Pillars of the Earth end up for you, Zee?

  • @KabukiKid
    @KabukiKid 4 роки тому

    Ah! So wish I could have made this live... was just a crazy week for me. Anyway, I need to play games with Roy someday. :-) Our tastes really match up a lot.

  • @juanmlov
    @juanmlov 4 роки тому +3

    Hello, guys! I loved this! This was a great group to watch throughout the top 40. I like both Roy and Mike, great dudes.
    It'd be nice if you can lower the brightness of the TV you have there so we can see it. I hope that doesn't impact you guys that are watching it there. But in case you thought we were able to see it, it's very difficult because of the level of brightness.

  • @msmilder25
    @msmilder25 4 роки тому

    Scythe and Terraforming Mars also both have apps/PC versions out...Wingspan has yet to drop on Steam, but the previews of it looks incredible (due out this spring). I think having a game available on PC or app form expands the game footprint a TON...the PC versions of Pandemic, Ticket To Ride, Lords of Waterdeep, even Carcassone & Catan, some of these titles are also available in platform form (Xbox, Playstation), again, adds to that footprint AND keeps them from disappearing off the list. Charterstone is another one...it's due to drop on Steam shortly, and I really want to try that one out...the first legacy style game I think that's been released in app form to my knowledge.

  • @andrewbunclark
    @andrewbunclark 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this list " Ow Snap!"

  • @hamawang
    @hamawang 3 роки тому

    I really like Abyss. I love it with both of the expansion. The Sanctuaries from Kraken are cool too. Sometimes they can give the leader a huge lead, sometimes they can bring a player back from the edge of defeat. It's swingy but suits the game because it's a gambling game anyhow. Will you get good cards from exploring, will you give something good to others if you keep pushing, can you dodge that Leviathan or take a loss, can you pull 15+ points from a Sanctuary, is there going to be a Lord that's better for others and no good for you if you fill the row with pearls? Good stuff.

  • @rikhavok
    @rikhavok 4 роки тому +2

    You guys are amazing. Must say that i missed Sam, though. Itt was really fun watching you guys too.
    I still can’t understand why some games get the popularity that they do.

  • @CharlieWellsPlus
    @CharlieWellsPlus 4 роки тому

    Magical group of hosts right there.

  • @BenBoersma
    @BenBoersma 4 роки тому

    Yes Zee! First edition is where it's at for Battlelore 100%, couldn't agree more mate!

  • @heavy_dice
    @heavy_dice 4 роки тому +6

    Started following dice tower a week or so before this top 100 started and it’s been so much fun to watch!
    I’ve only just gotten into board games and this has been super informative
    In the last 2 months I’ve bought
    Dark souls the board game
    Dark souls the card game
    Descent 2nd edition
    Gloomhaven
    Scythe
    Game of thrones the board game
    Elevenses
    Star Wars armada
    Really looking forward to digging into this new hobby

    • @calebbenbrook2282
      @calebbenbrook2282 4 роки тому

      I think you’re the only other person who owns the Dark Souls card game, lol. I really like it though, it was one of my first games as well since I liked the theme so much

    • @Vossenator
      @Vossenator 4 роки тому +1

      Dang for someone who just got into gaming, you've gone deep with that excellent list!

    • @sharonlee9285
      @sharonlee9285 4 роки тому +1

      Shane Murray I’m new to board gaming myself but I do recognise that Elevenses (which I have as well) is very different to the other games in that list 🙂

    • @heavy_dice
      @heavy_dice 4 роки тому +1

      Sharon Lee I bought it for my wife, I also bought her Marrying Mr Darcy. I really enjoy watching period drama with her 😂

    • @heavy_dice
      @heavy_dice 4 роки тому

      Caleb Benbrook I’m a huge souls fan since demons souls. I e played the card game a few times and have really enjoyed it

  • @mrmaybe79
    @mrmaybe79 4 роки тому +5

    "Tom, Mike, Zee's Top 100 featuring Roy's Top 100 trolled by Zee." Lol

  • @Tr1pleOseveN
    @Tr1pleOseveN 4 роки тому +1

    This video is Soooo entertaining, I’ve watched it twice......😅🤷🏻‍♂️🙈

  • @tawnyarasmussen1965
    @tawnyarasmussen1965 4 роки тому

    Love the wide range of opinions here!!

  • @rossstolzenburg2969
    @rossstolzenburg2969 4 роки тому +1

    Can we get more top ten lists with the four of you soon? Please :)

  • @swvi9459
    @swvi9459 4 роки тому +2

    My top 10:
    10. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion/Hero Realms
    09. Scythe
    08. Caverna: The Cave Farmers
    07. Star Wars TCG
    06. Twilight Imperium 3rd edition
    05. Spirit Island
    04. Blood Rage
    03. Anachrony
    02. Star Wars: Rebellion
    01. Gloomhaven

  • @RicoCordova
    @RicoCordova 4 роки тому

    My #1 is also with Mike and The People. Nice.

  • @nathannemeth4094
    @nathannemeth4094 4 роки тому

    This was a great list, however, all the changes totally blew my mind!

  • @lastburning
    @lastburning 4 роки тому

    2:00:52 Winning 30% of the time sounds very good. In Mahjong, which is a four player game, 30% win rate is considered legendary.

  • @tiagomarques9822
    @tiagomarques9822 4 роки тому

    Zee, FYI, “Porto”, which is a board game about a city in Portugal, also means “harbor” *mind blow* But well, I think you should know that, given the similarity to “puerto”.

  • @griffglowen5555
    @griffglowen5555 4 роки тому

    Love the video. How many players do Zee and Mike like to play Abyss with? Is it good with 2?

  • @haydenadams3503
    @haydenadams3503 4 роки тому +8

    For anyone who hasn't bought into Scythe's appeal because of hype, i recommend you check out what rodney smith has to say about it. The game is my #1 favorite and expect it will always be simply because of the puzzles it presents to you each game. From the artwork to the balancing, this game deserves to be #1.

    • @SebastienGadoury
      @SebastienGadoury 4 роки тому +1

      Im suprised that Scythe is that popular...It is one of the most disapointhing game I ever played. The turn are to fast. It never feel like you do a "big" and awsome turn. :(

    • @othneiloswald8183
      @othneiloswald8183 4 роки тому +1

      @@SebastienGadoury I definitely see where that could be frustrating, but for me it also felt like a really rewarding tension/release sensation to plan and execute a "big" move over 3 or 4 turns in the late game, trying to plan out future moves' cost and action combos, hoping that no one catches on until its too late. It wasn't the joy of a big explosive move, but of getting an avalanche to build so fast no one could stop it!

    • @haydenadams3503
      @haydenadams3503 4 роки тому +3

      @@SebastienGadoury thats a good point. Personally i like that the turns go quick. It might not be as exciting in one turn, but a culmination of choices that determine how well you do.

    • @ToucanSamich
      @ToucanSamich 4 роки тому +4

      People love to hate hype, it's one of the worst parts of the boardgame "community"

    • @haydenadams3503
      @haydenadams3503 4 роки тому

      @@felixharper523 i think that is Polania (white) if there is any lack of balance, i would agree that it favors white but only in 2 player games because of the amount of goodies they can get from the encounter tokens.

  • @DontNickMe
    @DontNickMe 4 роки тому +4

    The others!!!!! Great choice Zee

  • @2532robh1
    @2532robh1 4 роки тому +1

    Zee caused alot of copies of 51st State to be sold this week, including to me!

  • @Xix1326
    @Xix1326 3 роки тому

    Atlantis Rising looks like a great game. Good luck finding it.

  • @AlexSwireClark
    @AlexSwireClark 3 роки тому

    1:58:27 Look at that DOG!!! Love it Zee!

  • @PGCole
    @PGCole 4 роки тому

    I love Heroes of Land, Air and Sea. I was an All-In- Backer, but I don´t get it on the table, because my game group is filled with jerks.
    Oh and by the way, I like that 4 person set-up (even if I still miss Sam) and don´t care about the length. I would even watch you guys fooling around for four hours.

  • @oneanotherstudios
    @oneanotherstudios 4 роки тому

    Bombadil (or some sort of magical entity) was necessary to protect the hobbits from the Nazgul at the start of their journey. No way they would have survived in the Wilderness long with the Black Riders already in the Shire. Surely a strange choice by Tolkien to solve this problem, but I enjoy it for what it is.

  • @JefferyHunt
    @JefferyHunt 4 роки тому +3

    Le Havre!!! It’s so good.

  • @willbeplayin
    @willbeplayin 4 роки тому +9

    It'll be interesting to see what's on Mike's and Roy's lists! Just made my first ever Top 50 Geeklist on BGG :P Here's my Top 10:
    1. Brass: Birmingham
    2. Pax Pamir 2nd. ed.
    3. Great Western Trail
    4. Concordia
    5. Tyrants of the Underdark
    6. A Feast for Odin
    7. Ginkgopolis
    8. Yokohama
    9. Age of Steam
    10. Texas Showdown

    • @yadayadayada
      @yadayadayada 4 роки тому

      I just played Brass for the first time and think it's near perfection. Incredible game!

    • @willbeplayin
      @willbeplayin 4 роки тому

      @@yadayadayada It sure is. 20 plays behind me and every single time the game is different and the best player wins the game. it's extremely well balanced too. Amazing design.

    • @willbeplayin
      @willbeplayin 4 роки тому

      I gotta say.. As different as my gaming tastes are to the Dice Tower's four, board gaming is amazing and it is filled with variety - There's a game for everyone. I had almost no crossovers with Dice Tower guys. There were few that I disagree with, some of their favourites are much lower for me. 51st State, Scythe, Le Havre are all in the 6-7/10 rating for me. Interesting. I'm glad that they had new favourites.

  • @Steve-L
    @Steve-L 4 роки тому +1

    My top 10 games:
    1. Tikal
    2. Insider
    3. The Quest for El Dorado
    4. Century: Spice Road
    5. Carcassonne: Amazonas
    6. Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers
    7. Trias
    8. Acquire
    9. Isle of Skye
    10. Modern Art
    Tikal has been on my top 10 since I first played it. And when I played it, I had to find a copy. It was #3 for 3 years, but has been #1 now for about 4-5 years.I am surpised it didn't make Zee top 100, I know he is a fan.
    Insider is my most played game. We play it often in my family get togethers. But we have changed the rules. We added 90 seconds to the time and go around in a circle to ask questions, and we use the Werewords app for the words. A party game for my #2? yep and I love it. I also love all 3 roles.
    The Quest for El Dorado was fun but didn't stay getting played when I discovered Clank! In Space! But when I played Clank! I loved it so much I put El Dorado away. But eventually I did get tired of Clank! and brought El Dorado back. It is my wife's #1 and I love it as well. It has surpassed Clank! in Space! And we enjoy the expansion. The familiars (pets) are great, and the heroes are amazing. the rest of the expansion is just okay, but having more tiles is nice, no matter how good they are.
    Century Spice Road is a such an amazing simple game. I have played a ton of this with my wife.
    Hunters & Gatherers was my Carcassonne of choice, but my wife decided to try Amazonas again, which I had enjoyed, but didn't have enough plays to really appreciate. She began to like it, so we played it more, and now I think it is a better game than Hunters, although with 2 players Hunters is probably better. Both are amazing!
    Trias has been in my top 10 for as long as Tikal, but has slipped a little by the fact it doesn't get played. I love the strategy in this game a lot!
    Acquire is new to my top 10. I played it once about 6 years ago and it needed more plays. I played it again about 4 years ago and still needed more plays, but in 2019 I finally got more plays and absolutely loved it. I know its old and almost a mass market game, but its just wonderful. I don't even care for Stock Market games but just loved this. I expect this to slide down into my top 20, but for now it is in my top 10.
    Isle of Skye has slipped a little as I played a ton of this. But now have both expansions and it is just amazing. The 2nd expansion is more of the same and made it so much better, the 1st expansion makes it into a heavy Euro, and I like it, but won't play it every time. Since I am a Carcassonne fan I gotta love this.
    I don't own Modern Art, but have played this several times and just love the straight auction play. I do like auctions, and this game is just great.