Chris, I liked this format. It felt like there was a more serious tone, while still bringing the level of entertainment I have seen from The Dice Tower.
I watched this a couple of weeks ago. I just rewatched now that the winners were announced. Interesting how close you were in the selections. (And Zee is our "go-to" reviewer as he's never steered us wrong.)
My preference would be Sky Team and Daybreak. Both excellent cooperative experience that deserves to be played by more people. And the cardplay in Daybreak is one of the most fun thing you can do for any player who enjoys the feeling of chaining effects in games.
I enjoyed this video. It prominently features the box of my favorite game (TtD). And, unlike many DT vids, the presenters didn't waste time being impressed by their own banter.
I hope you're wrong about Spiel picking Guild of Merchant Explorers, not because I think GoME is bad, but because I think Daybreak is the game that most "advances" the hobby of tabletop gaming. By kind of rising up and challenging other designers to think more ecologically about the impact of the hobby, and offering a really fun, challenging, and fast cooperative experience. To me, it's the more "important" title of the nominees.
Nice discussion - thank you! I've been especially excited by the SdJ's this year. We've been charmed and delighted by Sky Team, while think Captain Flip is the more fitting nominee for SdJ. Even Darwin has been great fun. It's a good year for us!
Daybreak has probably the best cardplay in any game i've played over the past few years. The use of tags and the clever ways the cards play off it is outstanding; I play it digitally solo on the easiest mode during lunch time just because I dig the *feel* of it so much. Fantastic theme as well; some of the co-op stuff is a little bit of a miss for me personally but I'm suuuuuuuuper excited to see the card play mechanism get iterated upon.
Ticket Ride Legacy is definitely playable after the legacy. Last weekend we had an epic 4 player game. The family is really digging it post legacy which I was unsure if it would have legs
In my opinion, the TtR Legacy board is way too large for two people. There wasn’t much competition, and we didn’t even touch a lot of the mechanisms. It would be much better at 4.
@milesstone7032 my impression is that since it is competitive, it would be best to have the same 4 players each play. Is that correct? Does it ruin the game if the players change? We don't have a regular gaming group, so we play when we can with whomever is available.
The Spiel jury considers a game eligible in the year that it was released in the German market specifically. Same thing happened with Raiders of the North Sea a few years back and probably a few others recently.
@@thedicetower that makes sense. that one just seems likes it’s been out for a really long time. I think I might have to break out my copy. I’ll probably have to dust it off
My guess is Captain Flip and Daybreak. Having said that I think Captain Flip would be a C tier SDJ game. Its pretty forgettable. The game that has now been snubbed by the SDJ is Wandering Towers. Its been a hit with both the game group and family. It would have been a solid B tier SDJ game.
I really hope GoME wins. I think it's an incredible game that far too many passed up due to its awful name and drab artwork. It's a GREAT game. It deserves the recognition, and the bump. TTR will be fine.
I will be utterly shocked if Ticket To Ride Legacy does not win. The original game won the Spiel 20 years ago, and the committee clearly adores Matt Leacock. I don’t think the award is based on game quality; once the finalists are chosen, it’s about other things.
Chris, I liked this format. It felt like there was a more serious tone, while still bringing the level of entertainment I have seen from The Dice Tower.
00:50 - Galapagos
4:12 - Airplanes
6:37 - Pirates
13:03 - Mercantilism
15:00 - Sunrise
18:20 - Train Tracks
Traveling businessman
Halfway through my first game of Captain Flip I said out loud, whelp this is my game of the year. It's so satisfying!
I watched this a couple of weeks ago. I just rewatched now that the winners were announced. Interesting how close you were in the selections. (And Zee is our "go-to" reviewer as he's never steered us wrong.)
My preference would be Sky Team and Daybreak. Both excellent cooperative experience that deserves to be played by more people. And the cardplay in Daybreak is one of the most fun thing you can do for any player who enjoys the feeling of chaining effects in games.
So are mine! Greetings from Germany
Those are probably the favorites to win.
I played "Captain Flip" for the hundredth time in BGA today. The comparison with a potato chip is very accurate. :)
Chris I’m also addicted to captain flip on BGA. I’m surprised at how much I like it especially as it is a light game. But so fun
Me thinking i've played "In the footsteps of Darwin", but realizing I've just played "Darwin's Journey"
There have been so many games with similar names come out recently. There's 3 renditions of Expedition(s).
I enjoyed this video. It prominently features the box of my favorite game (TtD). And, unlike many DT vids, the presenters didn't waste time being impressed by their own banter.
I hope you're wrong about Spiel picking Guild of Merchant Explorers, not because I think GoME is bad, but because I think Daybreak is the game that most "advances" the hobby of tabletop gaming. By kind of rising up and challenging other designers to think more ecologically about the impact of the hobby, and offering a really fun, challenging, and fast cooperative experience. To me, it's the more "important" title of the nominees.
and you were right !
Nice discussion - thank you! I've been especially excited by the SdJ's this year. We've been charmed and delighted by Sky Team, while think Captain Flip is the more fitting nominee for SdJ. Even Darwin has been great fun. It's a good year for us!
Daybreak has probably the best cardplay in any game i've played over the past few years. The use of tags and the clever ways the cards play off it is outstanding; I play it digitally solo on the easiest mode during lunch time just because I dig the *feel* of it so much. Fantastic theme as well; some of the co-op stuff is a little bit of a miss for me personally but I'm suuuuuuuuper excited to see the card play mechanism get iterated upon.
Thanks for the video. I'd love to see some content on the Recommendations lists as well if you guys are up for it.
Ticket Ride Legacy is definitely playable after the legacy. Last weekend we had an epic 4 player game. The family is really digging it post legacy which I was unsure if it would have legs
Very cool video, i like this format.
I think the push your luck aspect in Captain Flip is the Gunner tile. Having three gunners loses the game so that's your gamble.
Woo, more things my wife says I shouldn't buy because "we have loads of games and we hardly ever play them," apparently.
So what I am hearing is that your wife wants to spend more time playing games! Jackpot!!
12:25, it’s all good Chris. My wife has accepted my perdition as well.
Vale of Eternity got snubbed. Not even in the recommendation list for Kennerspiel.
“Snubbed” in the sense that I doubt it ever received any serious consideration.
@@chuckm1961I think it did. The jury didn't like the display of the cards
My wife loves TtR Europe.
How does TtR Legacy play with 2 players?
In my opinion, the TtR Legacy board is way too large for two people. There wasn’t much competition, and we didn’t even touch a lot of the mechanisms. It would be much better at 4.
@milesstone7032 my impression is that since it is competitive, it would be best to have the same 4 players each play. Is that correct? Does it ruin the game if the players change?
We don't have a regular gaming group, so we play when we can with whomever is available.
Didn’t the Guild of Merchant Explorers come out years ago?
The Spiel jury considers a game eligible in the year that it was released in the German market specifically. Same thing happened with Raiders of the North Sea a few years back and probably a few others recently.
@@thedicetower that makes sense. that one just seems likes it’s been out for a really long time. I think I might have to break out my copy. I’ll probably have to dust it off
@@ameraceffj Other examples would be Qwirkle 5 years late, and Cryptid 3 years late.
Here in Germany we received English copies about two years ago. But it is the German version that counts.
I thought merchants was released in 2022???
Not in Germany, where it counts for the KdJ.
Review the recommendations too!
They both have the same last name? Small world.
Miracles happen 😉
My guess is Captain Flip and Daybreak.
Having said that I think Captain Flip would be a C tier SDJ game. Its pretty forgettable.
The game that has now been snubbed by the SDJ is Wandering Towers. Its been a hit with both the game group and family. It would have been a solid B tier SDJ game.
I really hope GoME wins. I think it's an incredible game that far too many passed up due to its awful name and drab artwork. It's a GREAT game. It deserves the recognition, and the bump. TTR will be fine.
In the footsteps of Humboldt would be more german
i feel like ticket to ride amd sky team need to be switched nomination wise...and then both win
Have you played TTR legacy all the way to the finish?
@@chuckm1961 i have. we absolutely loved it. me, my 9yr old, my wife, my 67yr old mother. finished in that order.
I will be utterly shocked if Ticket To Ride Legacy does not win. The original game won the Spiel 20 years ago, and the committee clearly adores Matt Leacock. I don’t think the award is based on game quality; once the finalists are chosen, it’s about other things.
I would be surprised to see it win.
I don't think I've ever been the first comment.
Well, I’m not impressed by this year’s picks. I’d be willing to try out only three of these games and would never purchase ANY of them.