Well we made it here! FINALLY some good games! In celebration you should check out our Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrothersmurph/the-brothers-murph-season-8-table-fables-and-unmatched
I was thinking of backing Scholars…probably get the whole South Tigris trilogy. When Shem responded to my comment directly, I was definitely going to back. I think it’s real cool that a game designer/publisher is so involved with the community. Just shows how much he cares about putting out a good game. Unfortunately, I got sidetracked and ended up not backing. But they’re definitely on my list. I have the whole West Kingdom trilogy and only missing Shipwrights. Thanks, @Shem
If someone was wondering if any charitable soul would write the complete Top 100 (x2) list... here it is: 100. Age of Innovation 100. Lost Ruins of Arnak 99. Woodcraft 99. Cubitos 98. Barenpark 98. Scout 97. Legacy of Yu 97. Potion Explosion 96. That's Not a Hat 96. Sky Team 95. Trough the Ages 95. Hoplomachus: Victorium 94. Abandon All Artichokes 94. The Quest for El Dorado 93. Dimension 93. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea 92. World's Fair: 1893 92. Boooop. 91. Inventions: Evolution of Ideas 91. Cacao 90. My City: Roll & Build 90. Dreadful Meadows 89. Don't Mess With Cthulhu 89. Surfosaurus Max 88. Qawale 88. Dorfromantik: The Board Game 87. Rush M.D. 87. Cubitos 86. Cacao 86. Pagoda 85. Oceans 85. Point City 84. Key Flow 84. Nucleum 83. The Fox in the Forest Duet 83. Tapestry 82. Star Wars: Rebellion 82. Wingspan 81. Unmatched 81. Draftosaurus 80. Pandemic 80. Codenames: Duet 79. Lacrimosa 79. Unmatched 78. Atiwa 78. Dice Miner 77. Darwin's Journey 77. Sail 76. Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef 76. Rajas of the Ganges 75. Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef 75. Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa 74. Empires of the North 74. Village Rails 73. Codenames: Duet 73. New York Slice 72. Akropolis 72. Framework 71. Numbsters 71. Knarr 70. Coal Baron 70. Sea Salt & Paper 69. Dracula vs Van Helsing 69. Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire 68. Obsession 68. Obsession 67. Green Team Wins 67. Cribbage 66. Witchstone 66. Wavelength 65. Russian Railroads 65. Caverna: The Cave Farmers 64. Ginkgopolis 64. Fields of Arle 63. Ezra and Nehemiah 63. Wind the Film! 62. Cartographers 62. Planet Unknown 61. Quadropolis 61. Quadropolis 60. Pandemic 60. Hallertau 59. London 59. Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux 58. Legendary: A Marvel Deckbuilding Game 58. Cascadia 57. Can't Stop 57. Claim 56. The Quest for El Dorado 56. Dune Imperium 55. Kutna Hora: The City of Silver 55. Dimension 54. Green Team Wins 54. Rococo 53. Space Base 53. Baseball Highlights: 2045 52. Scout 52. My Island 51. Space Station Phoenix 51. Inventors of the South Tigris 50. War of the Ring 50. Project L 49. Space Station Phoenix 49. Sprit Island 48. Paladins of the West Kingdom 48. Marvel United 47. Empires of the North 47. Paint the Roses 46. Nucleum 46. Fast Sloths 45. Wonderland's War 45. Mythic Mischief 44. Framework 44. So Clover! 43. Viscounts of the West Kingdom 43. Paperback: Adventures 42. Wonderland's War 42. Woodcraft 41. Praga Caput Regni 41. Boonlake 40. Burncycle 40. Rajas of the Ganges 39. Five Tribes 39. Scholars of the South Tigris 38. War of the Ring 38. Marrakesh 37. The Networks 37. The Castles of Burgundy 36. Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 36. Fields of Arle 35. Res Arcana 35. The Loop 34. The Search for Lost Species 34. Nana 33. So Clover! 33. Faiyum 32. Tribes of the Wind 32. Scholars of the South Tigris 31. Viscounts of the West Kingdom 31. A Fest for Odin 30. Praga Caput Regni 30. Wayfarers of the South Tigris 29. Too Many Bones 29. Roll for the Galaxy 28. Crokinole 28. The White Castle 27. Kanban EV 27. La Granja 26. Heat: Pedal to the Metal 26. The Bloody Inn 25. Rococo 25. Inventors of the South Tigris 24. Underwater Cities 24. Beer & Bread 23. The Castles of Burgundy 23. Ark Nova 22. Mythic Mischief 22. The White Castle 21. Faiyum 21. Oranienburger Kanal 20. King of 12 20. Anachrony 19. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea 19. Kutna Hora: The City of Silver 18. Sky Team 18. Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar 17. It's a Wonderful World 17. Great Western Trail 16. Lost Ruins of Arnak 16. Turing Machine 15. Lisboa 15. Hooky 14. Suburbia 14. Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux 13. Great Western Trail 13. Grand Austria Hotel 12. Boonlake 12. A Fest for Odin 11. Paint the Roses 11. Grand Austria Hotel 10. La Granja 10. Ginkgopolis 9. Brass: Birmingham 9. The Search for Lost Species 8. It's a Wonderful World 8. Gaia Project 7. Teotihuacan: City of the Gods 7. Shakespeare 6. Fuji Flush 6. Clans of Caledonia 5. Le Havre 5. Le Havre 4. Ark Nova 4. Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire 3. Kanban EV 3. Viticulture 2. Clans of Caledonia 2. Oranienburger Kanal 1. Wayfarers of the South Tigris 1. The Prodigals Club
Here’s my top 10! 10. Root 9. Mythic Mischief 8. The White Castle 7. Zoo Vadis 6. Veiled Fate 5. Through the Desert 4. Ra 3. Moonrakers 2. Too Many Bones 1. Cloudspire
Great list guys! Was a joy following this series. Here’s my top 10: 1. Lost Ruins of Arnak 2. Terraforming Mars 3. Viticulture 4. Ark Nova 5. Planet Unknown 6. Champions of Midgard 7. Everdell 8. Life of the Amazonia 9. Suburbia 10. Takenoko
My top 10 - 2024: 11. A Feast for Odin 10. Everdell 9. Viticulture 8. Wingspan 7. Brass Birmingham 6. Scythe 5. Terraforming Mars 4. Lost Ruins of Arnak 3. The Castles of Burgundy 2. Dune: Imperium 1. Ark Nova
Great picks y'all! My Top 10: 10. The Red Cathedral 9. Cascadia 8. Architects of the West Kingdom 7. A Feast for Odin 6. Scythe 5. Wayfarers of the South Tigris 4. Castles of Burgundy 3. Lisboa 2. Everdell 1. Viticulture
@@smurfysnowman Usually no, just the alternate special events from Bellfaire. I do enjoy Pearlbrook occasionally. I have also bought Mistwood for the solo mode, but didn't try that one yet.
@VoidVerification thanks for the reply. I just bought the base game but haven't played it yet and everyone keeps talking about how it's better with expansions lol wasn't sure if I should go buy some too
@@smurfysnowman I think the expansions tend to overload the game with additional stuff and water down the deck with too many additional cards. I love the base game by itself.
That was one of the most legit top 10's I've seen from professional reviewers such as yourselves. To me, top 10s will (and should) be taken by games that have been not only loved, but games for which our love has been proven over and over. Only real classics can do that, especially when we're talking about top 5 or top 3. I also was taken aback by the South Tigris games, love both of them to death (maybe I like Scholars a bit more because I'm a translator and language professional myself) and they ARE instant classic material, just like La Granja. Sometimes you just know. It's still amazing how Le Havre continues to capture veteran gamers. It's also one of my favorites. After all... in Uwe we trust, amirite. I'm really sad that I never got to play Oranienburger Kanal, even though I actually held the box in my hands last year when I visited Berlin. It was too darn expensive and I decided to bring more games home. I live in Brazil so I'll never see a copy around here. Glad to know that they are going to really bring it to the public in a new version! He's one of our favorite designers around here. And I have to say I really enjoy your channel and your playthroughs. Now I understand why I feel so much at home watching you guys. Our favorites match very well. I have never been able to play Prodigal's Club, but always wanted to. Suchý is a more recent favorite for me and the 2nd edition of Shipyard was an absolute success with everyone here. Then we have South Tigris', Lacerda games, Gaia Project, La Granja, a bunch of Uwe's, etc. Also love Caledonia, but I could only play it online (out of print and very expensive to buy used around here).
I just paid you guys through your Kickstarter campaign, and an Angel appeared in my house to bless my soul with eternal happiness. So, now I have that going to me. I was surprised not to see that bonus included in the tier description.
Whoo! True crossover at number 4! 10. Dixit 9. Space Base 8. Otys 7. Copenhagen 6. Honey Buzz 5. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine 4. Ark Nova 3. Orlèans 2. Project L 1. Blackout: Hong Kong Thanks for the lists guys, it's been fun!
As of the release of this list... my Top Ten Games 10. Return to Dark Tower - A fully cooperative game that wasn't afraid to commit to the bit 9. The Crew (Both Versions) - Trick taking missions done so elegantly 8. Las Vegas - This is the best filler game of all time 7. Quacks of Quedlinberg - Push your luck, but your luck is your fault 6. Cartographers - Flip and fill that retains it's unique feel with each play 5. Heat: Pedal To The Metal - Best risk management in a racing game 4. Clank Legacy! Acquisitions Incorporated - Best Legacy experience out there 3. Mists Over Carcassonne - Making an already wonderful tile laying game even better 2. The Networks - Open drafting at it's finest 1. Alien Frontiers - Making your rolled dice do what you need them to is the best turn in board gaming
I will never not feel hipster joy about blasting you two to try It's a Wonderful World way back when just the Kickstarter people had it. It's such a perfect game for that niche. Now my other crusade: if you are ever in the twin cities, Minnesota I will find you and teach you Cooper Island. I think it would rock your socks.
Thanks for sharing guys. My top 10 are: 10. Architects of the West Kingdom 9. Brass Birmingham 8. Puerto Rico 7. Teotihuacan 6. Hadara 5. Raiders of the North Sea 4. Ticket to Ride: Legends of the West 3. Terraforming Mars 2. Champions of Midgard 1. Everdell Go Dodgers! 😉
WOOO finally a true crossover! And on the only list of 10 that matters!! Really enjoyed all the videos. My 10-1: 10- Just One 9- Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 8- Deus 7- Distilled 6- Rajas of the Ganges 5- Everdell 4- Ark Nova (True Crossover!) 3- Dwellings of Eldervale 2- Aquatica 1- The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition
Great list overall fellas. Thanks for sharing that journey with us. Here are my 10 - 1: 10. Arcadia Quest 9. Marvel Zombies 8. Marvel United 7. Star Wars: Outer Rim 6. Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape 5. Paladins of the West Kingdom 4. Marvel Champions 3. Architects of the West Kingdom 2. Dune: Imperium 1. Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
I always love watching these lists from different board game creators. It gives me ideas for new games I may want to try myself. Great list! Several of these really caught me eye.
Loved this series, love you two! Fun fun fun Thanks guys. My top 10 1 🐛 Dune Imperium. 2 👁️ RA. 3 🍗 A Feast for Odin. 4 🏰 Castles of Burgundy. 5 🏡 Dwellings of Elverdale. 6 📜TRAJAN 7 ⛵️ Concordia. 8 👽 Twilight Imperium IV. 9 👑 El Grande. 10🐴 Great Western Trails.
This series has been great to watch through, with some interesting twists and turns (I've still not quite forgiven Mike for putting Arnak at 100). Here are my 10 yo 1: #10 - Anachrony #9 - Heat: Pedal to the Metal #8 - Age of Innovation #7 - Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Edition #6 - The Quest for El Dorado #5 - Clank!: Catacombs #4 - Conspiracy: Abyss Universe #3 - Village Rails #2 - Lost Ruins of Arnak #1 - Spirit Island
Love what you guys do so much. I've only got a small collection of about 50 games myself....I now have a shopping list of about 50 games thanks to your top 100. Thanks legends.
My top games based on: - What do I want to play, right now? - What have I played, enjoyed, and been good at? 10. Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition 9. Phantom Ink 8. Arctic Scavengers 7. Root 6. Hooky 5. Castles Of Mad King Ludwig 4. Mottainai 3. Telestrations 2. Clank! (Catacombs, and also Temple Of The Ape Lords) 1. Blood On The Clocktower
Top 10! 10. Dune Imperium 9. Champions of Midgard 8. Wonderland's War 7. Viticulture 6. Lords of Waterdeep 5. XCOM 4. Twilight Imperium 3. Star Wars: Rebellion 2. Orleans 1. Acquire I love the way you guys talk about Cribbage and how it drips with nostalgia for you, remembering playing with your Grandfather. Acquire is that for me. My Grandmother loved it, brought it whenever she visited. I have great memories of playing with her and my cousins when we were kids. Acquire isn't the best or even my favorite game, but it doesn't feel right to rank it at #5 or #25 or whatever. It's in a category all by itself, so I put it at #1, always.
Thanks for the list Murphs. I hope KS funds soon so you can take my money. I don't really want previews/play throughs, but my gaming preferences match yours very often and I love the good vibes of the channel. (I need to try wayfarers!) 10. Lost Ruins of Arnak 9. Ark Nova 8. Brass Birmingham 7. Concordia 6. Pandemic Legacy 1 5. Codenames 4. Paladins of the West Kingdom 3. Magic the Gathering (Can't take it off my list) 2. Dune Imperium 1. Terraforming Mars
Great list! I will definitely reconsider buying your top #1 games of all time. Great recommendations. My top 10 are: 10. The Colonists 9. Faraway 8. Taverns of Tiefenthall 7. Pioneer Days 6. Expeditions 5. Vindication 4. White Castle 3. Underwater Cities 2. Castles of Burgundy 1. Inis
@@Kris_Terry Cool! Yeah, it's the perfect area control game and beyond that it's a game I'd never not feel like playing if someone asked to play it. It's elegant and beautiful. Drafting is tense decision making. It's just superb.
@benjaminbaker4810 yeah my group doesnt tend to play a game a bunch unless its crazy good. And we've played Inis like 30 times lol Its to the point now where I can usually guess which card has been left out based on what I see (unless its a good card that will always be kept)
Le Havre was in my Top 10 when I first played it. It is a great game, but it drags on in the Advanced game. If there was a BGA adaptation it would skyrocket back up to Top 10 easily. 1 Caverna: The Cave Farmers 2 Agricola 3 A Feast for Odin 4 Ascension: Deckbuilding Game 5 Radlands 6 Wingspan 7 Kanban EV 8 Deception: Murder in Hong Kong 9 World Wonders 10 Race for the Galaxy
FINALLY played The Prodigals Club this weekend. Twice! We loved it. Easily in our top ten somewhere. It feels so good to not only enjoy a game, but to also know that it's going to be a staple. Thank you!
My 10-1: 10. T.I.M.E. Stories 9. Mysterium 8. PARKS 7. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island 6. Terraforming Mars 5. Lost Ruins of Arnak 4. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala 3. Everdell 2. Viticulture: Essential Edition 1. A Feast for Odin
My top ten: 1: Wingspan 2: Twilight Inscription 3: The Pursuit of Happiness 4: Earth 5: The Castles of Burgundy 6: Cartographers 7: Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 8: Turing Machine 9: Cahoots 10: Trails Counting only owned, otherwise Raising Robots would also be on it 😊
I'm ashamed to say I've only played Brass Birmingham and that didn't make my top 100! Though a few of the others are on my 'to play' list. 10 - Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest (Up 3) 9 - Rajas of the Ganges (Up 3) 8 - Space Base (Up 8) 7 - Azul (Down 3) 6 - The Fox Experiment (New) 5 - Times Up! (Down 4) 4 - Sushi Go Party (Down 1) 3 - Thunder Road: Vendetta (Up 4) 2 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg (Up 3) 1 - Cascadia (Up 1)
What a great journey through your top 100! Sad its over! My Top 10 so far: 1. Terraforming Mars 2. Ark Nova 3. Lost Ruins of Arnak 4. Everdell 5. Wingspan 6. Dominion 7. Res Arcana 8. Spirit Island 9. Dinogenics 10. Honeybuzz Also, i just put an order in for Wayfarers of the South Tigris! Oopsie lol
10: Expeditions 9: Tapestry 8: Scholars of the South Tigris 7: Wayfarers of the South Tigris 6: Ark Nova 5: Castles of Burgundy 4: Ginkgopolis 3: Lost Ruins of Arnak 2: Cubitos 1: Root
Two new #1’s wow!!! A feast for Odin is Mike’s 3rd favorite Uwe, feels like such a weird statement to make now Haven’t joined in till now as my game collection is under 40 as a new gamer, but I’ll give my top 10. 10. Coffee Roaster 9. So Clover 8. Everdell 7. Cartographers 6. Turing Machine 5. Viticulture 4. SCOUT 3. Quacks 2. AFFO 1. Spirit Island
Dang, we still need to get Prodigals Club to the dingdong table. It looks so good. 10: Carcassonne 9: Space Base 8: Wingspan 7: Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula 6: The White Castle 5: Lisboa 4: Targi 3: Orléans 2: Grand Austria Hotel 1: The Castles of Burgundy
What a great conclusion to the top 100! This was definitely my favourite top 100 series to watch and follow along with. I have to check out Kanal when it comes this way. And I LOVE that WotST was your #1. It would be my #1, also, if my favourite game wasn't an awesome implementation of one of my favourite fandoms. 10. Dinosaur Island 9. Endeavor: Age of Sail 8. Eclipse: A New Dawn for the Galaxy 7. Sabika 6. Marvel Champions 5. Everdell 4. Scythe 3. Voidfall 2. Wayfarers of the South Tigris 1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Change is Constant
1 Clank: Catacombs 2 Star Wars: Imperial Assault 3 Great Western Trail (Second Edition) 4 Orleans 5 Champions of Midgard 6 Pandemic 7 Dune: Imperium 8 Rajas of the Ganges 9 Star Wars: Outer Rim 10 Heat: Pedal to the Metal
1 Ark Nova 2 7 Wonders (Second Edition with expansions) 3 Viscounts of the West Kingdom 4 Wayfarers of the South Tigris 5 Whistle Mountain 6 Earth 7 Codenames 8 Brass: Birmingham 9 For Sale 10 Architects of the West Kingdom
Great lists! Clans of Caledonia will always be in my Top 10, very excited for the upcoming expansion. Definitely have to take a look at some games on this Top 10 that have flown under my radar until now.
Some major shakeups with these lists! Anyway, this is where I would make a lot of changes if I wasn't just putting my pubmeeple results as is... 10. Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 9. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 8. Ark Nova 7. Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 6. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans 5. Lost Ruins of Arnak 4. Terraforming Mars 3. Revive 2. Anachrony 1. Mansions of Madness
My top 18 (the last 8 were in consideration for the top 10) 1. Arkham Horror LCG 2. Ark Nova 3. Ganz Schön Clever 4. Orleans 5. Star Wars Deckbuilding Game 6. Istanbul 7. Wingspan 8. Mind MGMT 9. Power Grid 10. Camel Up Missed the cut 11. Twilight Inscription 12. Heat 13. Between Two Cities 14. Terraforming Mars 15. Morels 16. 7 Wonders 17. Alhambra 18. Jaipur
Spoilers: DANG! What a shakeup of a year. Fantastic lists. Loved watching all 10 parts, you guys just have such an infectious joy when you talk about your favorite games. From your lists, I most want to try Wayfarers and Kanban. Haven’t bought either because my wife is my primary gaming partner and she prefers medium weight games. Maybe I’ll track down teachers for them at GenCon! My top 10 this year: 1) Spirit Island 2) So Clover 3) Cascadia 4) Stardew Valley BG 5) Ark Nova 6) Viticulture 7) Sky Team 8) Earth 9) Unlock (series) 10) Hadrian’s wall (fill-in for R&W genre)
The "they're all valid" baited me into this. 1: Mage Knight 2: The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth 3: War of the Ring : The Card Game (flawed, but I love it) 4: War of the Ring. 5: Gloomhaven. 6: Star Wars : Rebellion 7: Blood Rage. 8: Root. 9: Nemesis 10: Unfathomable.
My favorite games... 1. Unmatched 2. War of the ring 3. Western legends 4. Dwellings in eldervale 5. Paladins of the west kingdom 6. Heroscape 7. Root 8. TM Ares expedition 9. Thunder road vendetta 10. Balderdash
Great lists. I also really like Wayfarers but my favorite game is Champions of Midgard with the expansion. I never see this game on anyone’s list but I loooove this game. Dice, worker placement, push your luck elements, sooo good.
Here’s my ten for the algorithm monster! 10 Dice throne 9 Dutch blitz 8 Santorini 7 Ticket to ride 6 Cascadia 5 Wingspan 4 Wayfarers of the South Tigris 3 Ark nova 2 Castles of burgundy 1 Roooooot I really want to try out la granja now! And I’m currently working through all the Garphill games; they’re so fun and match my taste in games perfectly!
My Top 15 (2024): 1 Arche Nova 2 Anachrony 3 Scholars of the South Tigris 4 A Feast for Odin 5 Terraforming Mars 6 Dune: Imperium 7 Brass: Lancashire / Birmingham 8 Root 9 Great Western Trail 10 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion 11 Pax Pamir: Second Edition 12 The 7th Continent 13 Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile 14 Food Chain Magnate 15 Paladins of the West Kingdom
Prodigals club #1!! Hell ya! Picked it up based on your recommendations maybe like 3 or 4 years ago now when it was just in like top 10 obscure games or games that begin with "p" for you guys. It very quickly made its way into my top 5 and firmly remains there still
Great job guys! Excited for your custom shoutout in the coming year! My 10 - 1: 10 Just One 9 Heat: Pedal to the Metal 8 Carnegie 7 Star Wars: Outer Rim 6 The Quacks of Quedlinburg 5 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon 4 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 3 Brass: Birmingham 2 Kanban EV 1 Smartphone Inc.
Love La Granja and Ginkopolis! I just don't get to table them lately. Started playing Gaia Project last week; I like it, but I'm not quite sure if I love it.... My 10-1: 10. Unmatched (series) 09. Architects of the West Kingdom (need to play the other series/serieses(?)) 08. Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes! 07. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala 06. Santorini 05. Cartographers 04. The Castles of Burgundy 03. Cairn 02. Res Arcana 01. Null Signal/Android Net Runner
Loved watching these! I need to try Tawantinsuyu, it looks like it could be up my alley. Here are my current favourites: 10. Agricola 9. Jaipur 8. Scholars of the South Tigris 7. Paint the Roses 6. Calico 5. Ashes Reborn 4. Chess 3. Heroscape 2. Viscounts of the West Kingdom 1. Legacy of Yu
Wow, talk about a top ten shake up. Both #s 1 and 2 are new. 😊 My top 10 are: 10 - Dominion 9 - 7 Wonders Duel 8 - Caverna 7 - Catacombs 6 - Star Wars Outer Rim 5 - Champions of Midgard 4 - Gloomhaven 3 - Arc Nova (So close to a true crossover with Nick) 2 - Adventure Tactics 1 - Dune Imperium
Scandalized by that list. Well done you two! My top 100 continued: 10. Rising Sun 9. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition 8. Food Chain Magnate 7. Twilight Struggle 6. Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition 5. Star Wars Rebellion 4. Coffee Traders 3. Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 2. Ankh Gods of Egypt 1. Marvel United
So happy to see Wayfarers so high. Always a hit when I introduce it to people. My top 10: 1) Gloomhaven 2) Ark Nova 3) Wayfarers of the South Tigris 4) Viscounts of the West Kingdom 5) Clank! Catacombs 6) Dune Imperium 7) Root 8) Lords of Waterdeep 9) Marvel Champions 10) Dwellings of Eldervale
Did you get to try El Burro (a La Granja game) yet? Subtracts the area control for some tracks. Not Brass Birmingham levels, but it has a communal fulfillment in which you can think about how/if you want the other player to contribute to your stuff. Not quite as pretty as the Board and Dice's La Granja, but love the gameplay even more.
Now, that's what I am talking about the top 10. I have Viticulture still trying to play it with my game group. I want to try La Granja and Search for Planet X / Lost Species and Gaia Project. If I pick one Scottish game I might go with Clans of Caledonia or Glenmore II. I think Merry and Pippen would pick 'Dog Park' or any game with fields and sheep.
I ordered the South Tigris trilogy from the recent kickstarter, and after this top 100 I can’t WAIT to get my hands on them. Great list as always doods 🤙🏻
Awesome list, congrats! And speaking of the meanest way to play a game, you should try the Selfish series, it’s all in the name, climb over your friends for the win! 🤩🤗😂
Thank you for mentioning Shakespeare!!! It is also in my top 10, its such a good game that I feel never got the attention it deserves. I love the base game, I love how tight it is, but you still get to do a lot by the end of it, unlike Newton for example, which is just frustrating. I had no idea there was an expansion!!! Mind blown!
My top 10 of 2024: 10. Life of the Amazonia 9. Orleans 8. Come Together 7. Cozy Oaks 6. Witchstone 5. Capital Lux 2: Generations 4. The Bloody Inn 3. Grand Austria Hotel 2. Bonfire 1. Castles of Burgundy Honorable mention to Blood on the Clocktower. By far my most played game, but since I only play it online, I didn’t add it to Pub Meeple for ranking.
I played in a little preview tourney for the Clans expansion. It adds a LOT. I agree with you, I don't think it really needed it. The elegance is lost.
As i've been watching this series i've been looking at my collection and trying to decide how i'd rank them all. My collection is meager but i have enough for a top 10 and i think if i had to rank them right now i'd say: 10. Above or below 9. Cartographers 8. Fliptown 7. Legacy of Yu 6. Final Girl 5. Roll player adventures 4. Flamecraft 3. Beacon Patrol 2. Turing Machine 1. Wingspan
I'm not releasing my annual Top 250 Games list on BoardGameGeek until October, but I can offer some public projections when comparing my list to the brothers' lists. As it stands right now, my list includes 33 of Mike's picks (down from 44 in 2022) and 29 of Nick's picks (down from 38 in 2022). Despite the lower numbers, I still enjoy all of your countdown videos.
Thanks for the great top 100! My top 20 would be... 20. Ankh 19. TM Ares Expedition 18. Barrage 17. Tzolkin 16. Its a Wonderful World 15. Ra 14. Beyond the Sun 13. Lost Ruins of Arnak 12. Viticulture 11. Brass 10. Underwater Cities 9. Clank Legacy 8. Res Arcana 7. Terra Mystica 6. Star Wars Rebellion 5. Wayfarers of the South Tigris 4. Great Western Trail New Zealand 3. Terraforming Mars 2. Dune Imperium 1. A Feast for Odin
My personal 10-1: 10. Room 25 9. Marvel Champions: The Card Game 8. Zombicide 7. Leaving Earth 6. Innovation Deluxe 5. Glory to Rome 4. Way of the Fighter 3. Exceed Fighting System 2. Firefly: The Game 1. This War of Mine: The Board Game
Just starting following your guys recently, really enjoyed the top 100 videos! I haven’t got through all of them yet, I know I missed some. One of my top games that I highly recommend is Vindication by Orange Nebula. It’s a sandbox type-game with resource management, but lots of module expansions!
Have slowed way down in buying more games since I started getting into board games, but I am definitely backing the Clans of Caledonia kickstarter, been wanting to pick that one up for awhile and it hasn't been available anywhere for quite some time. Was disappointed with Last Will. The theme is great, but didn't find it as fun as expected. I saw that Prodigal's Club is a thing, and sounds better, but haven't tried it yet.
Sad to not see castell on the list or maybe I missed it. But you guys were always so high on that game. And did I also not see terraforming mars ares expedition?
10. The Castles of Burgundy 9. Terracotta Army 8. Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun 7. Veiled Fate 6. Everdell 5. Kutna Hora 4. Barrage 3. Terraforming Mars 2. Ankh: Gods of Egypt 1. Root
Well we made it here! FINALLY some good games! In celebration you should check out our Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrothersmurph/the-brothers-murph-season-8-table-fables-and-unmatched
DANG!!! What an honour. Thanks for all love across the top hundred!
Stop making such good games!
No, Don’t listen to them!!! 😂
Wayfarers is a masterpiece, simple as that ❤
@Shem/Sam: Looking forward to the expansion 😉
Yalls games rule! 👍
I was thinking of backing Scholars…probably get the whole South Tigris trilogy. When Shem responded to my comment directly, I was definitely going to back. I think it’s real cool that a game designer/publisher is so involved with the community. Just shows how much he cares about putting out a good game. Unfortunately, I got sidetracked and ended up not backing. But they’re definitely on my list. I have the whole West Kingdom trilogy and only missing Shipwrights. Thanks, @Shem
If someone was wondering if any charitable soul would write the complete Top 100 (x2) list... here it is:
100. Age of Innovation
100. Lost Ruins of Arnak
99. Woodcraft
99. Cubitos
98. Barenpark
98. Scout
97. Legacy of Yu
97. Potion Explosion
96. That's Not a Hat
96. Sky Team
95. Trough the Ages
95. Hoplomachus: Victorium
94. Abandon All Artichokes
94. The Quest for El Dorado
93. Dimension
93. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
92. World's Fair: 1893
92. Boooop.
91. Inventions: Evolution of Ideas
91. Cacao
90. My City: Roll & Build
90. Dreadful Meadows
89. Don't Mess With Cthulhu
89. Surfosaurus Max
88. Qawale
88. Dorfromantik: The Board Game
87. Rush M.D.
87. Cubitos
86. Cacao
86. Pagoda
85. Oceans
85. Point City
84. Key Flow
84. Nucleum
83. The Fox in the Forest Duet
83. Tapestry
82. Star Wars: Rebellion
82. Wingspan
81. Unmatched
81. Draftosaurus
80. Pandemic
80. Codenames: Duet
79. Lacrimosa
79. Unmatched
78. Atiwa
78. Dice Miner
77. Darwin's Journey
77. Sail
76. Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef
76. Rajas of the Ganges
75. Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef
75. Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
74. Empires of the North
74. Village Rails
73. Codenames: Duet
73. New York Slice
72. Akropolis
72. Framework
71. Numbsters
71. Knarr
70. Coal Baron
70. Sea Salt & Paper
69. Dracula vs Van Helsing
69. Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire
68. Obsession
68. Obsession
67. Green Team Wins
67. Cribbage
66. Witchstone
66. Wavelength
65. Russian Railroads
65. Caverna: The Cave Farmers
64. Ginkgopolis
64. Fields of Arle
63. Ezra and Nehemiah
63. Wind the Film!
62. Cartographers
62. Planet Unknown
61. Quadropolis
61. Quadropolis
60. Pandemic
60. Hallertau
59. London
59. Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux
58. Legendary: A Marvel Deckbuilding Game
58. Cascadia
57. Can't Stop
57. Claim
56. The Quest for El Dorado
56. Dune Imperium
55. Kutna Hora: The City of Silver
55. Dimension
54. Green Team Wins
54. Rococo
53. Space Base
53. Baseball Highlights: 2045
52. Scout
52. My Island
51. Space Station Phoenix
51. Inventors of the South Tigris
50. War of the Ring
50. Project L
49. Space Station Phoenix
49. Sprit Island
48. Paladins of the West Kingdom
48. Marvel United
47. Empires of the North
47. Paint the Roses
46. Nucleum
46. Fast Sloths
45. Wonderland's War
45. Mythic Mischief
44. Framework
44. So Clover!
43. Viscounts of the West Kingdom
43. Paperback: Adventures
42. Wonderland's War
42. Woodcraft
41. Praga Caput Regni
41. Boonlake
40. Burncycle
40. Rajas of the Ganges
39. Five Tribes
39. Scholars of the South Tigris
38. War of the Ring
38. Marrakesh
37. The Networks
37. The Castles of Burgundy
36. Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
36. Fields of Arle
35. Res Arcana
35. The Loop
34. The Search for Lost Species
34. Nana
33. So Clover!
33. Faiyum
32. Tribes of the Wind
32. Scholars of the South Tigris
31. Viscounts of the West Kingdom
31. A Fest for Odin
30. Praga Caput Regni
30. Wayfarers of the South Tigris
29. Too Many Bones
29. Roll for the Galaxy
28. Crokinole
28. The White Castle
27. Kanban EV
27. La Granja
26. Heat: Pedal to the Metal
26. The Bloody Inn
25. Rococo
25. Inventors of the South Tigris
24. Underwater Cities
24. Beer & Bread
23. The Castles of Burgundy
23. Ark Nova
22. Mythic Mischief
22. The White Castle
21. Faiyum
21. Oranienburger Kanal
20. King of 12
20. Anachrony
19. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
19. Kutna Hora: The City of Silver
18. Sky Team
18. Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
17. It's a Wonderful World
17. Great Western Trail
16. Lost Ruins of Arnak
16. Turing Machine
15. Lisboa
15. Hooky
14. Suburbia
14. Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux
13. Great Western Trail
13. Grand Austria Hotel
12. Boonlake
12. A Fest for Odin
11. Paint the Roses
11. Grand Austria Hotel
10. La Granja
10. Ginkgopolis
9. Brass: Birmingham
9. The Search for Lost Species
8. It's a Wonderful World
8. Gaia Project
7. Teotihuacan: City of the Gods
7. Shakespeare
6. Fuji Flush
6. Clans of Caledonia
5. Le Havre
5. Le Havre
4. Ark Nova
4. Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire
3. Kanban EV
3. Viticulture
2. Clans of Caledonia
2. Oranienburger Kanal
1. Wayfarers of the South Tigris
1. The Prodigals Club
Here’s my top 10!
10. Root
9. Mythic Mischief
8. The White Castle
7. Zoo Vadis
6. Veiled Fate
5. Through the Desert
4. Ra
3. Moonrakers
2. Too Many Bones
1. Cloudspire
Great list guys! Was a joy following this series. Here’s my top 10:
1. Lost Ruins of Arnak
2. Terraforming Mars
3. Viticulture
4. Ark Nova
5. Planet Unknown
6. Champions of Midgard
7. Everdell
8. Life of the Amazonia
9. Suburbia
10. Takenoko
10 - Keyflower
9 - Gaia Project
8 - Nusfjord
7 - Dune: Imperium
6 - Hallertau
5 - Lost Ruins of Arnak
4 - Arkham Horror
3 - Age of Steam
2 - Gloomhaven/Frosthaven
1 - 18xx
My top 10 - 2024:
11. A Feast for Odin
10. Everdell
9. Viticulture
8. Wingspan
7. Brass Birmingham
6. Scythe
5. Terraforming Mars
4. Lost Ruins of Arnak
3. The Castles of Burgundy
2. Dune: Imperium
1. Ark Nova
Great picks y'all! My Top 10:
10. The Red Cathedral
9. Cascadia
8. Architects of the West Kingdom
7. A Feast for Odin
6. Scythe
5. Wayfarers of the South Tigris
4. Castles of Burgundy
3. Lisboa
2. Everdell
1. Viticulture
one of the best commented lists here.
do you play everdell with expansions?
@@smurfysnowman Usually no, just the alternate special events from Bellfaire. I do enjoy Pearlbrook occasionally. I have also bought Mistwood for the solo mode, but didn't try that one yet.
@VoidVerification thanks for the reply. I just bought the base game but haven't played it yet and everyone keeps talking about how it's better with expansions lol wasn't sure if I should go buy some too
@@smurfysnowman I think the expansions tend to overload the game with additional stuff and water down the deck with too many additional cards. I love the base game by itself.
That was one of the most legit top 10's I've seen from professional reviewers such as yourselves. To me, top 10s will (and should) be taken by games that have been not only loved, but games for which our love has been proven over and over. Only real classics can do that, especially when we're talking about top 5 or top 3.
I also was taken aback by the South Tigris games, love both of them to death (maybe I like Scholars a bit more because I'm a translator and language professional myself) and they ARE instant classic material, just like La Granja. Sometimes you just know. It's still amazing how Le Havre continues to capture veteran gamers. It's also one of my favorites. After all... in Uwe we trust, amirite. I'm really sad that I never got to play Oranienburger Kanal, even though I actually held the box in my hands last year when I visited Berlin. It was too darn expensive and I decided to bring more games home. I live in Brazil so I'll never see a copy around here. Glad to know that they are going to really bring it to the public in a new version! He's one of our favorite designers around here.
And I have to say I really enjoy your channel and your playthroughs. Now I understand why I feel so much at home watching you guys. Our favorites match very well. I have never been able to play Prodigal's Club, but always wanted to. Suchý is a more recent favorite for me and the 2nd edition of Shipyard was an absolute success with everyone here. Then we have South Tigris', Lacerda games, Gaia Project, La Granja, a bunch of Uwe's, etc. Also love Caledonia, but I could only play it online (out of print and very expensive to buy used around here).
Wow, what a great list! Thanks so much for the love to Prodigals Club 🙏💓
I just paid you guys through your Kickstarter campaign, and an Angel appeared in my house to bless my soul with eternal happiness. So, now I have that going to me.
I was surprised not to see that bonus included in the tier description.
The list has been amazing. Thanks guys for all you do on the stream!!! Lots of love and respect from Beantown.
Whoo! True crossover at number 4!
10. Dixit
9. Space Base
8. Otys
7. Copenhagen
6. Honey Buzz
5. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
4. Ark Nova
3. Orlèans
2. Project L
1. Blackout: Hong Kong
Thanks for the lists guys, it's been fun!
As of the release of this list... my Top Ten Games
10. Return to Dark Tower - A fully cooperative game that wasn't afraid to commit to the bit
9. The Crew (Both Versions) - Trick taking missions done so elegantly
8. Las Vegas - This is the best filler game of all time
7. Quacks of Quedlinberg - Push your luck, but your luck is your fault
6. Cartographers - Flip and fill that retains it's unique feel with each play
5. Heat: Pedal To The Metal - Best risk management in a racing game
4. Clank Legacy! Acquisitions Incorporated - Best Legacy experience out there
3. Mists Over Carcassonne - Making an already wonderful tile laying game even better
2. The Networks - Open drafting at it's finest
1. Alien Frontiers - Making your rolled dice do what you need them to is the best turn in board gaming
I will never not feel hipster joy about blasting you two to try It's a Wonderful World way back when just the Kickstarter people had it. It's such a perfect game for that niche.
Now my other crusade: if you are ever in the twin cities, Minnesota I will find you and teach you Cooper Island. I think it would rock your socks.
Thanks for sharing guys. My top 10 are:
10. Architects of the West Kingdom
9. Brass Birmingham
8. Puerto Rico
7. Teotihuacan
6. Hadara
5. Raiders of the North Sea
4. Ticket to Ride: Legends of the West
3. Terraforming Mars
2. Champions of Midgard
1. Everdell
Go Dodgers! 😉
Finally, finally some decent games
Can't wait for 0-(-9), the actual best games ever
WOOO finally a true crossover! And on the only list of 10 that matters!! Really enjoyed all the videos. My 10-1:
10- Just One
9- Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
8- Deus
7- Distilled
6- Rajas of the Ganges
5- Everdell
4- Ark Nova (True Crossover!)
3- Dwellings of Eldervale
2- Aquatica
1- The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition
Great list overall fellas. Thanks for sharing that journey with us. Here are my 10 - 1:
10. Arcadia Quest
9. Marvel Zombies
8. Marvel United
7. Star Wars: Outer Rim
6. Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape
5. Paladins of the West Kingdom
4. Marvel Champions
3. Architects of the West Kingdom
2. Dune: Imperium
1. Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
I always love watching these lists from different board game creators. It gives me ideas for new games I may want to try myself. Great list! Several of these really caught me eye.
Loved this series, love you two!
Fun fun fun
Thanks guys.
My top 10
1 🐛 Dune Imperium.
2 👁️ RA.
3 🍗 A Feast for Odin.
4 🏰 Castles of Burgundy.
5 🏡 Dwellings of Elverdale.
6 📜TRAJAN
7 ⛵️ Concordia.
8 👽 Twilight Imperium IV.
9 👑 El Grande.
10🐴 Great Western Trails.
This series has been great to watch through, with some interesting twists and turns (I've still not quite forgiven Mike for putting Arnak at 100). Here are my 10 yo 1:
#10 - Anachrony
#9 - Heat: Pedal to the Metal
#8 - Age of Innovation
#7 - Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Edition
#6 - The Quest for El Dorado
#5 - Clank!: Catacombs
#4 - Conspiracy: Abyss Universe
#3 - Village Rails
#2 - Lost Ruins of Arnak
#1 - Spirit Island
Love what you guys do so much. I've only got a small collection of about 50 games myself....I now have a shopping list of about 50 games thanks to your top 100. Thanks legends.
Great list guys! I love that Fuji Flush got so high in the top 100... sometimes simple is just fun, it's not all about heavy hitters 👏👏👏
My top games based on:
- What do I want to play, right now?
- What have I played, enjoyed, and been good at?
10. Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition
9. Phantom Ink
8. Arctic Scavengers
7. Root
6. Hooky
5. Castles Of Mad King Ludwig
4. Mottainai
3. Telestrations
2. Clank! (Catacombs, and also Temple Of The Ape Lords)
1. Blood On The Clocktower
I’ve been wanting to try out BotC but it’s hard to get a group. It’ll happen someday!
Great list again! Really enjoyed this series! Big congrats to Shem and Sam for unseating Uwe!
Top 10!
10. Dune Imperium
9. Champions of Midgard
8. Wonderland's War
7. Viticulture
6. Lords of Waterdeep
5. XCOM
4. Twilight Imperium
3. Star Wars: Rebellion
2. Orleans
1. Acquire
I love the way you guys talk about Cribbage and how it drips with nostalgia for you, remembering playing with your Grandfather. Acquire is that for me. My Grandmother loved it, brought it whenever she visited. I have great memories of playing with her and my cousins when we were kids. Acquire isn't the best or even my favorite game, but it doesn't feel right to rank it at #5 or #25 or whatever. It's in a category all by itself, so I put it at #1, always.
Thanks for the list Murphs. I hope KS funds soon so you can take my money. I don't really want previews/play throughs, but my gaming preferences match yours very often and I love the good vibes of the channel. (I need to try wayfarers!)
10. Lost Ruins of Arnak
9. Ark Nova
8. Brass Birmingham
7. Concordia
6. Pandemic Legacy 1
5. Codenames
4. Paladins of the West Kingdom
3. Magic the Gathering (Can't take it off my list)
2. Dune Imperium
1. Terraforming Mars
Awesome list as always guys!!
My top 10 :
10 - 7 wonders duel
9 - Splendor duel
8 - Terraforming Mars
7 - Codenames
6 - Heat : Pedal to the metal
5 - Fractured sky
4 - Brass : Birmingham
3 - Wingspan
2 - Northgard : Uncharted lands
1 - Viticulture
Great list! I will definitely reconsider buying your top #1 games of all time. Great recommendations. My top 10 are: 10. The Colonists 9. Faraway 8. Taverns of Tiefenthall 7. Pioneer Days 6. Expeditions 5. Vindication 4. White Castle 3. Underwater Cities 2. Castles of Burgundy 1. Inis
...❤ 😢 the
INIS! Its my #1 as well
@@Kris_Terry Cool! Yeah, it's the perfect area control game and beyond that it's a game I'd never not feel like playing if someone asked to play it. It's elegant and beautiful. Drafting is tense decision making. It's just superb.
@benjaminbaker4810 yeah my group doesnt tend to play a game a bunch unless its crazy good. And we've played Inis like 30 times lol Its to the point now where I can usually guess which card has been left out based on what I see (unless its a good card that will always be kept)
Le Havre was in my Top 10 when I first played it. It is a great game, but it drags on in the Advanced game. If there was a BGA adaptation it would skyrocket back up to Top 10 easily.
1 Caverna: The Cave Farmers
2 Agricola
3 A Feast for Odin
4 Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
5 Radlands
6 Wingspan
7 Kanban EV
8 Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
9 World Wonders
10 Race for the Galaxy
I like Prodigal's Club a lot too! It also reminds me of Endless Winter in how the different mini-games tie together.
FINALLY played The Prodigals Club this weekend. Twice! We loved it. Easily in our top ten somewhere. It feels so good to not only enjoy a game, but to also know that it's going to be a staple. Thank you!
My 10-1:
10. T.I.M.E. Stories
9. Mysterium
8. PARKS
7. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
6. Terraforming Mars
5. Lost Ruins of Arnak
4. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala
3. Everdell
2. Viticulture: Essential Edition
1. A Feast for Odin
My top ten:
1: Wingspan
2: Twilight Inscription
3: The Pursuit of Happiness
4: Earth
5: The Castles of Burgundy
6: Cartographers
7: Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
8: Turing Machine
9: Cahoots
10: Trails
Counting only owned, otherwise Raising Robots would also be on it 😊
Cool to see Twilight Inscription so high on a top 10 list. It’s definitely underrated!
@@halforange1 I adore it, the theme is great, lots of strategy and insane replayability. Not super easy to get to the table though, right? 😅
Great list! I just got Pursuit and we love it so far ! And like you, I’d love to get my hands on Raising Robots 😅
@ran5629 I got RR in the mean time and it's adorable!
@ ohh! That’s great to hear! I hope I can find a copy in my area soon 😅
I'm ashamed to say I've only played Brass Birmingham and that didn't make my top 100! Though a few of the others are on my 'to play' list.
10 - Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest (Up 3)
9 - Rajas of the Ganges (Up 3)
8 - Space Base (Up 8)
7 - Azul (Down 3)
6 - The Fox Experiment (New)
5 - Times Up! (Down 4)
4 - Sushi Go Party (Down 1)
3 - Thunder Road: Vendetta (Up 4)
2 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg (Up 3)
1 - Cascadia (Up 1)
What a great journey through your top 100! Sad its over!
My Top 10 so far:
1. Terraforming Mars
2. Ark Nova
3. Lost Ruins of Arnak
4. Everdell
5. Wingspan
6. Dominion
7. Res Arcana
8. Spirit Island
9. Dinogenics
10. Honeybuzz
Also, i just put an order in for Wayfarers of the South Tigris! Oopsie lol
I'm with you Mike! I love Garphill Games, and Wayfarers is also my favourite.
10: Expeditions
9: Tapestry
8: Scholars of the South Tigris
7: Wayfarers of the South Tigris
6: Ark Nova
5: Castles of Burgundy
4: Ginkgopolis
3: Lost Ruins of Arnak
2: Cubitos
1: Root
Root gang! Let’s go! Awesome list
MOM ITS HERE!!
I too share the love for Wayfarers. You never feel stuck or unlucky, you can always find something useful to do. My favourite Garphill Game.
Two new #1’s wow!!! A feast for Odin is Mike’s 3rd favorite Uwe, feels like such a weird statement to make now
Haven’t joined in till now as my game collection is under 40 as a new gamer, but I’ll give my top 10.
10. Coffee Roaster
9. So Clover
8. Everdell
7. Cartographers
6. Turing Machine
5. Viticulture
4. SCOUT
3. Quacks
2. AFFO
1. Spirit Island
Dang, we still need to get Prodigals Club to the dingdong table. It looks so good.
10: Carcassonne
9: Space Base
8: Wingspan
7: Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula
6: The White Castle
5: Lisboa
4: Targi
3: Orléans
2: Grand Austria Hotel
1: The Castles of Burgundy
What a great conclusion to the top 100! This was definitely my favourite top 100 series to watch and follow along with. I have to check out Kanal when it comes this way. And I LOVE that WotST was your #1. It would be my #1, also, if my favourite game wasn't an awesome implementation of one of my favourite fandoms.
10. Dinosaur Island
9. Endeavor: Age of Sail
8. Eclipse: A New Dawn for the Galaxy
7. Sabika
6. Marvel Champions
5. Everdell
4. Scythe
3. Voidfall
2. Wayfarers of the South Tigris
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Change is Constant
Really enjoyed this series. Thanks, guys!
1 Clank: Catacombs
2 Star Wars: Imperial Assault
3 Great Western Trail (Second Edition)
4 Orleans
5 Champions of Midgard
6 Pandemic
7 Dune: Imperium
8 Rajas of the Ganges
9 Star Wars: Outer Rim
10 Heat: Pedal to the Metal
1 Ark Nova
2 7 Wonders (Second Edition with expansions)
3 Viscounts of the West Kingdom
4 Wayfarers of the South Tigris
5 Whistle Mountain
6 Earth
7 Codenames
8 Brass: Birmingham
9 For Sale
10 Architects of the West Kingdom
OK is such a great puzzle, I'm glad it's getting some well deserved love. My favorite Uwe also.
Great lists! Clans of Caledonia will always be in my Top 10, very excited for the upcoming expansion. Definitely have to take a look at some games on this Top 10 that have flown under my radar until now.
Some major shakeups with these lists! Anyway, this is where I would make a lot of changes if I wasn't just putting my pubmeeple results as is...
10. Pandemic Legacy: Season 2
9. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
8. Ark Nova
7. Pandemic Legacy: Season 0
6. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
5. Lost Ruins of Arnak
4. Terraforming Mars
3. Revive
2. Anachrony
1. Mansions of Madness
My top 18 (the last 8 were in consideration for the top 10)
1. Arkham Horror LCG
2. Ark Nova
3. Ganz Schön Clever
4. Orleans
5. Star Wars Deckbuilding Game
6. Istanbul
7. Wingspan
8. Mind MGMT
9. Power Grid
10. Camel Up
Missed the cut
11. Twilight Inscription
12. Heat
13. Between Two Cities
14. Terraforming Mars
15. Morels
16. 7 Wonders
17. Alhambra
18. Jaipur
Spoilers:
DANG! What a shakeup of a year. Fantastic lists. Loved watching all 10 parts, you guys just have such an infectious joy when you talk about your favorite games.
From your lists, I most want to try Wayfarers and Kanban. Haven’t bought either because my wife is my primary gaming partner and she prefers medium weight games. Maybe I’ll track down teachers for them at GenCon!
My top 10 this year:
1) Spirit Island
2) So Clover
3) Cascadia
4) Stardew Valley BG
5) Ark Nova
6) Viticulture
7) Sky Team
8) Earth
9) Unlock (series)
10) Hadrian’s wall (fill-in for R&W genre)
The "they're all valid" baited me into this.
1: Mage Knight
2: The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
3: War of the Ring : The Card Game (flawed, but I love it)
4: War of the Ring.
5: Gloomhaven.
6: Star Wars : Rebellion
7: Blood Rage.
8: Root.
9: Nemesis
10: Unfathomable.
My favorite games...
1. Unmatched
2. War of the ring
3. Western legends
4. Dwellings in eldervale
5. Paladins of the west kingdom
6. Heroscape
7. Root
8. TM Ares expedition
9. Thunder road vendetta
10. Balderdash
Great lists. I also really like Wayfarers but my favorite game is Champions of Midgard with the expansion. I never see this game on anyone’s list but I loooove this game. Dice, worker placement, push your luck elements, sooo good.
Here’s my ten for the algorithm monster!
10 Dice throne
9 Dutch blitz
8 Santorini
7 Ticket to ride
6 Cascadia
5 Wingspan
4 Wayfarers of the South Tigris
3 Ark nova
2 Castles of burgundy
1 Roooooot
I really want to try out la granja now! And I’m currently working through all the Garphill games; they’re so fun and match my taste in games perfectly!
My Top 15 (2024):
1 Arche Nova
2 Anachrony
3 Scholars of the South Tigris
4 A Feast for Odin
5 Terraforming Mars
6 Dune: Imperium
7 Brass: Lancashire / Birmingham
8 Root
9 Great Western Trail
10 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion
11 Pax Pamir: Second Edition
12 The 7th Continent
13 Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile
14 Food Chain Magnate
15 Paladins of the West Kingdom
i really love both of your lists! you guys are great to watch every time! keep up the awesome work!
Prodigals club #1!! Hell ya! Picked it up based on your recommendations maybe like 3 or 4 years ago now when it was just in like top 10 obscure games or games that begin with "p" for you guys. It very quickly made its way into my top 5 and firmly remains there still
Great job guys! Excited for your custom shoutout in the coming year!
My 10 - 1:
10 Just One
9 Heat: Pedal to the Metal
8 Carnegie
7 Star Wars: Outer Rim
6 The Quacks of Quedlinburg
5 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
4 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
3 Brass: Birmingham
2 Kanban EV
1 Smartphone Inc.
10 Terraforming Mars
9 Airlines Europe
8 Mage Wars Arena
7 The Gallerist
6 Caverna: The Cave Farmers
5 Ark Nova
4 Barrage
3 Marvel Champions: The Card Game
2 Brass: Birmingham
1 Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition
Love La Granja and Ginkopolis! I just don't get to table them lately. Started playing Gaia Project last week; I like it, but I'm not quite sure if I love it....
My 10-1:
10. Unmatched (series)
09. Architects of the West Kingdom (need to play the other series/serieses(?))
08. Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!
07. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala
06. Santorini
05. Cartographers
04. The Castles of Burgundy
03. Cairn
02. Res Arcana
01. Null Signal/Android Net Runner
Last time seeing the top100 from these dumb dumb bingbongs ....
I've got tears in my eyes.... it was a great journey!!!!
Wow, would have never seen this coming! What a crazy ride of a top 100!
Loved watching these! I need to try Tawantinsuyu, it looks like it could be up my alley.
Here are my current favourites:
10. Agricola
9. Jaipur
8. Scholars of the South Tigris
7. Paint the Roses
6. Calico
5. Ashes Reborn
4. Chess
3. Heroscape
2. Viscounts of the West Kingdom
1. Legacy of Yu
Wow, talk about a top ten shake up. Both #s 1 and 2 are new. 😊 My top 10 are:
10 - Dominion
9 - 7 Wonders Duel
8 - Caverna
7 - Catacombs
6 - Star Wars Outer Rim
5 - Champions of Midgard
4 - Gloomhaven
3 - Arc Nova (So close to a true crossover with Nick)
2 - Adventure Tactics
1 - Dune Imperium
Nick guessing Mike's #1 was just EPIC !!!!!!! I've watched it like 5 times 😂 Love you guys, thanks for the awesome content❣
Congrats on the list guys!🎉 awesome top 100 thank you
Scandalized by that list. Well done you two! My top 100 continued:
10. Rising Sun
9. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition
8. Food Chain Magnate
7. Twilight Struggle
6. Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition
5. Star Wars Rebellion
4. Coffee Traders
3. Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
2. Ankh Gods of Egypt
1. Marvel United
So happy to see Wayfarers so high. Always a hit when I introduce it to people.
My top 10:
1) Gloomhaven
2) Ark Nova
3) Wayfarers of the South Tigris
4) Viscounts of the West Kingdom
5) Clank! Catacombs
6) Dune Imperium
7) Root
8) Lords of Waterdeep
9) Marvel Champions
10) Dwellings of Eldervale
Wow Nick, your #1 was just in OUR Top 10 Shelf of Shame video! We gotsta get to it!
Did you get to try El Burro (a La Granja game) yet?
Subtracts the area control for some tracks. Not Brass Birmingham levels, but it has a communal fulfillment in which you can think about how/if you want the other player to contribute to your stuff. Not quite as pretty as the Board and Dice's La Granja, but love the gameplay even more.
We haven’t tried it yet, but we want to!
I love Le Harve, happy to see you guys still showing it the love it deserves!
So exciting to see changes at the top! My #1 is Age of Innovation
Now, that's what I am talking about the top 10.
I have Viticulture still trying to play it with my game group.
I want to try La Granja and Search for Planet X / Lost Species and Gaia Project.
If I pick one Scottish game I might go with Clans of Caledonia or Glenmore II.
I think Merry and Pippen would pick 'Dog Park' or any game with fields and sheep.
I ordered the South Tigris trilogy from the recent kickstarter, and after this top 100 I can’t WAIT to get my hands on them. Great list as always doods 🤙🏻
Awesome list, congrats! And speaking of the meanest way to play a game, you should try the Selfish series, it’s all in the name, climb over your friends for the win! 🤩🤗😂
Thank you for mentioning Shakespeare!!! It is also in my top 10, its such a good game that I feel never got the attention it deserves. I love the base game, I love how tight it is, but you still get to do a lot by the end of it, unlike Newton for example, which is just frustrating. I had no idea there was an expansion!!! Mind blown!
I figured both of your number 3's were your number 1's - great list!
after listening to you guys talk about prodigals club for years, i finally tracked down a copy. Looking forward to playing it soon!
My top 10 of 2024:
10. Life of the Amazonia
9. Orleans
8. Come Together
7. Cozy Oaks
6. Witchstone
5. Capital Lux 2: Generations
4. The Bloody Inn
3. Grand Austria Hotel
2. Bonfire
1. Castles of Burgundy
Honorable mention to Blood on the Clocktower. By far my most played game, but since I only play it online, I didn’t add it to Pub Meeple for ranking.
I played in a little preview tourney for the Clans expansion. It adds a LOT. I agree with you, I don't think it really needed it. The elegance is lost.
As i've been watching this series i've been looking at my collection and trying to decide how i'd rank them all. My collection is meager but i have enough for a top 10 and i think if i had to rank them right now i'd say:
10. Above or below
9. Cartographers
8. Fliptown
7. Legacy of Yu
6. Final Girl
5. Roll player adventures
4. Flamecraft
3. Beacon Patrol
2. Turing Machine
1. Wingspan
I'm not releasing my annual Top 250 Games list on BoardGameGeek until October, but I can offer some public projections when comparing my list to the brothers' lists. As it stands right now, my list includes 33 of Mike's picks (down from 44 in 2022) and 29 of Nick's picks (down from 38 in 2022). Despite the lower numbers, I still enjoy all of your countdown videos.
Great list guys. Im still in shock that Feast of Odin is no longer number one. Same with Viticulture.
Thanks for the great top 100! My top 20 would be...
20. Ankh
19. TM Ares Expedition
18. Barrage
17. Tzolkin
16. Its a Wonderful World
15. Ra
14. Beyond the Sun
13. Lost Ruins of Arnak
12. Viticulture
11. Brass
10. Underwater Cities
9. Clank Legacy
8. Res Arcana
7. Terra Mystica
6. Star Wars Rebellion
5. Wayfarers of the South Tigris
4. Great Western Trail New Zealand
3. Terraforming Mars
2. Dune Imperium
1. A Feast for Odin
Did I miss where Ares Expedition landed in your top 100? Used to be number 4. Love that game
All Terraforming Mars dropped off my(N) list. I’ve cooled on that whole series significantly
@@TheBrothersMurphdang!! That’s a huge drop!! Loved the series
“Does anyone care what they have to say?”
Well a few months later I can say yes, at least 60k and counting do. Thank you bros for all you do!!
My personal 10-1:
10. Room 25
9. Marvel Champions: The Card Game
8. Zombicide
7. Leaving Earth
6. Innovation Deluxe
5. Glory to Rome
4. Way of the Fighter
3. Exceed Fighting System
2. Firefly: The Game
1. This War of Mine: The Board Game
Viticulture and A Feast For Odin getting dethroned this year is wild
Just starting following your guys recently, really enjoyed the top 100 videos! I haven’t got through all of them yet, I know I missed some. One of my top games that I highly recommend is Vindication by Orange Nebula. It’s a sandbox type-game with resource management, but lots of module expansions!
Excellent lists, boys!! Apparently I am more of a Mike lol I really love the channel and hope that the crowdfunding is successful!
Have slowed way down in buying more games since I started getting into board games, but I am definitely backing the Clans of Caledonia kickstarter, been wanting to pick that one up for awhile and it hasn't been available anywhere for quite some time.
Was disappointed with Last Will. The theme is great, but didn't find it as fun as expected. I saw that Prodigal's Club is a thing, and sounds better, but haven't tried it yet.
I want to be best pals with the Brothers Murph.
Sad to not see castell on the list or maybe I missed it. But you guys were always so high on that game. And did I also not see terraforming mars ares expedition?
We just haven’t played Castellano recently, I have a feeling if we played it a bit more it’d pop back in. And yeah Ares fell off my(N) list
10. The Castles of Burgundy
9. Terracotta Army
8. Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun
7. Veiled Fate
6. Everdell
5. Kutna Hora
4. Barrage
3. Terraforming Mars
2. Ankh: Gods of Egypt
1. Root
Be honest.. did you guys have a bet for how many times Nick can say “cuscus” in a minute period?
Some really nice picks! Really enjoy this series!
All that cuscus talk got me hungry!
Garphill Games has another trilogy? Guess I'll have to play that!