Stuffed Fables Review - with Tom Vasel

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  • @ScrewtopReviews
    @ScrewtopReviews 6 років тому +66

    My group is made up of only adults and we still want this.

  • @martinmamone7553
    @martinmamone7553 6 років тому +46

    I can almost swear seen Tom emotional talking thru the game and thinking about his kids and how much fun they had playing together....This game was not in my radar, but I will buy it now to have that experience with my daughters

    • @scramsby
      @scramsby 6 років тому

      Yeah, I saw that too.

  • @TheDungeonDive
    @TheDungeonDive 6 років тому +39

    I'm 43, and I'll be playing this solo. Looks great for anyone who remembers being a kid.

    • @Tekcomi
      @Tekcomi 6 років тому +2

      It says 2 to 4 players. Can it be played solo? Is this a kids game?

    • @xfelalx
      @xfelalx 6 років тому +7

      almost any coop game without hidden information can be played solo

  • @aarons780
    @aarons780 4 роки тому +9

    My brother and i play this with our girl friend's and we are having a blast and we are all mid to late 20's. of course we throw in adult humor here and there. We are the kind of people that play DnD and the like. it's fun, cute and kind of a refreshing experience.

  • @Dr_C_Smith
    @Dr_C_Smith 5 років тому +7

    I don’t agree with Tom in every review... but I love that he is always more passionate about his kids than any game. That shows true class and love and that’s more important than anything. Respect.

  • @Dr_C_Smith
    @Dr_C_Smith 5 років тому +3

    Started this with my 6yo daughter and it is a kind of steep learning curve right out of the box. Lots of cards and components and figuring everything out took more time than I expected. She was entranced with the theme and minis, so I will absolutely buy this, do my homework, have it set up and get going on a nice rainy weekend.

  • @BrandonGraham
    @BrandonGraham 6 років тому +74

    "...you might see a few things you didn't mean to see." That about sums up the internet as a whole.

    • @TheFilipFonky
      @TheFilipFonky 6 років тому +2

      Huh?

    • @RandomPerson-nd2ey
      @RandomPerson-nd2ey 6 років тому +2

      Superstar Banana Mix If you don't know, consider yourself lucky and don't ask. *trembles*

    • @TheFilipFonky
      @TheFilipFonky 6 років тому +1

      That comment was out of place to say the least

    • @BrandonGraham
      @BrandonGraham 6 років тому

      Watching a video on the internet when someone says, if you keep watching video on internet, you might see a few things you didn't mean to see. Still makes sense to me.

  • @jooshjooshministhetics8048
    @jooshjooshministhetics8048 6 років тому +3

    Played this yesterday with the Seasoned Stuffies module with some friends, and we had a blast!
    It's simple yet oddly engaging, and the childlike charm is so prevalent.
    Hoping this gets more expansions!

  • @richardcooney2734
    @richardcooney2734 6 років тому +8

    Got my hands on this last night at my FLGS with my 8 year old daughter in mind, cannot wait to play it!

  • @danielgeorges3048
    @danielgeorges3048 3 роки тому +5

    Been on my want list for years now. Scored it on clearance tonight for $25!

  • @shaneannigans
    @shaneannigans 6 років тому +15

    I don't know if anyone else does this, but I occasionally buy games and leave them unplayed in my 'future kid(s)' section. I'm not a parent-yet-but these are games that I'm sure I will like, but will enjoy more sharing the experience with my future child(ren).
    This game has made that list 😊

    • @Althemancayer
      @Althemancayer 6 років тому +1

      Shane Annigans I do ! I have 2 kids who are to young yet but I have a couple of games bought just for when they will be older. This one is tempting

    • @shaneannigans
      @shaneannigans 6 років тому +1

      SamSlam banane This, Legacy of Dragonholt, Rhino Hero Super Battle and Descent 2nd Edition are all on that list 😊

    • @Keithustus
      @Keithustus 6 років тому +1

      Gloomhaven, until they're about 10-12.

    • @TheKawkawlin8
      @TheKawkawlin8 6 років тому +2

      That's exactly why I'm considering this game. I have 2 kids under 2, and 1 is 12. I figure by the time the young ones are ready, the 4 of us can get this out

    • @Toylympics
      @Toylympics 6 років тому

      feels 😊

  • @stickandmud
    @stickandmud 5 років тому +10

    I bought this game yesterday, and can't wait to make some kids, and play this in 8 years. At least there is plenty of time for me to paint it

    • @cripplenipple
      @cripplenipple 6 місяців тому +1

      Just got this for my kids. You ever get it to the table?

    • @stickandmud
      @stickandmud 6 місяців тому

      @@cripplenipple still 3 years to go for me, haha. Anyway, no we haven't played with kids yet, but we run through like 80% of the campaign with friends and they love it. I'd say it's the favourite game in that particular group. Especially girls like it. We still mean to finish it some day. Charming stories happen in every scenario

    • @stickandmud
      @stickandmud 6 місяців тому

      @@cripplenipple We often reference the names and things that happened in the game

  • @prfesrfrink
    @prfesrfrink 6 років тому +2

    I wanted to purchase this for myself as soon as I saw Eric Summerer's review. His review made me feel genuinely excited for a board game. I'm looking forward to my copy to arrive in the mail.

  • @spacemaninablacksuit
    @spacemaninablacksuit 2 роки тому +1

    This is the review I needed to answer all the deeper questions as a dad. I’m very excited about this now and feel prepared. You’re the best game reviewer I’ve seen anywhere, thank you.

  • @AthexTube
    @AthexTube 6 років тому +6

    I played this at Pax South, it was really good. I look forward to when my kids get a little older and I can play it with them

  • @darthshagwell
    @darthshagwell 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the relatable review. As a parent, it's sometimes difficult to trudge through a game, especially when the kids aren't fully engaged. Here's hoping this one will capture their focus.

  • @rhino2340
    @rhino2340 6 років тому +2

    they plan to release some other stories we can download

  • @ronaldobaptista5413
    @ronaldobaptista5413 6 років тому +21

    It was not clear to me the range of kid´s age Tom is talking about.

    • @boardgamefangirl
      @boardgamefangirl 6 років тому +2

      I think he has 7 kids from 17yo down to about 3yo? (I think he has 7 kids--I have quite a few friends w/7 kids so maybe mixing him up with other families).

    • @Mwelch004
      @Mwelch004 6 років тому

      There's this thing called 'Google'.

  • @erl7466
    @erl7466 6 років тому

    Mr Vasel, I love your reviews; good on you sir. I play with my young children all kinds of games, including Arena of the Planeswalkers, Catan, Dungeon, and typical kids classics. I feel you on a lot of your opinions, and I thank you again for them. I actually bought this straight away after seeing this video. Keep having fun with your kids, I know the joys of it, and I hope it never ends for both of us.

  • @MrJacobSteed
    @MrJacobSteed 6 років тому +19

    Also, I don't have kids. I just bought it for my lighter group of board game friends.

    • @MinecraftAgency12
      @MinecraftAgency12 6 років тому

      and how did it work? I really like the theme of this game, but I feel like my friends might find it a bit childish

    • @MrJacobSteed
      @MrJacobSteed 6 років тому

      The Big Ben Theory it has worked out okay, so far. If your friends aren't hardcore and they aren't new to gaming as a whole, it might work. I am willing to play any board game so maybe I am not the best for advice. Lol. Great game, though

    • @MinecraftAgency12
      @MinecraftAgency12 6 років тому

      yeah it looks absolutely amazing! the problem is just that none of my frie,nds are native-English speakers, so that's allready a challenge on it's own. so whenever I buy an English game I need to make sure that the game itself can actually striuke their interest

    • @MrJacobSteed
      @MrJacobSteed 6 років тому

      The Big Ben Theory ouch. Yeah this is a lot of story, in English

    • @Mwelch004
      @Mwelch004 6 років тому

      This is what I need to know...will adults enjoy it without the kids? It is the most beautiful game I think I've ever seen!

  • @MrJacobSteed
    @MrJacobSteed 6 років тому

    Played it at BGG Con last year. I had it pre ordered since I had first heard about it. It should come in on Monday, can't wait!

  • @stevepruneau6561
    @stevepruneau6561 6 років тому +1

    Will think about adding this one in the future. My nephew and niece would love this. :D

  • @KabukiKid
    @KabukiKid 6 років тому +1

    The world needs more great games for kids like this. This looks fantastic! :-)

  • @Foxtrot_Woof
    @Foxtrot_Woof 6 років тому

    So what about an adult gaming group? We are all pretty new to board gaming and like some of the lighter fare like King of Tokyo, Smash Up, and Formula D. So would my group enjoy this or does it skew too young? I got Mice and Mystics for Christmas but it hasn't had a chance to hit the table yet, but are excited to do so.

  • @dddmmm21
    @dddmmm21 6 років тому +3

    What would be the realistic minimum kid's age for this game? I wonder if it will be "playable" with kids as young as 5 or even 4... Thoughts? And by "playable" I do mean the adult pretty much does everything and just ask the kid(s) to make some of the story decisions... so really the bare minimum... Thanks

    • @dddmmm21
      @dddmmm21 6 років тому

      Thanks

    • @RPG_Bliss
      @RPG_Bliss 6 років тому

      It would be totally playable with them!

  • @robsevendaysaweek
    @robsevendaysaweek 5 років тому +1

    I would’ve loved to see this system applied to Mice and mystic

  • @heyimamaker
    @heyimamaker 5 років тому

    Nice! We bought this over the holidays from our LGS.
    Can't wait to play it!

  • @danieltdp
    @danieltdp 4 роки тому +1

    Agreed! Amazing parents & kids experience. Managed to top Mice and Mystics!

    • @nicanorchavez2241
      @nicanorchavez2241 4 роки тому

      I have a 6yrs old girl and want to show her cool board games type D&D with figurines , etc ... cooperative when possible. What else could you recommend ?

  • @tromboner98
    @tromboner98 5 років тому +2

    Has Tom really not reviewed anything since 2018? Or has this playlist just not been updated?

  • @ramonosuke
    @ramonosuke 6 років тому

    Seems really cool, but like Mice & Mystics, might be too light for my game group. May pick it up down the road, if it's on sale or need a light game for new gamers to get into.

  • @matthewglassman4272
    @matthewglassman4272 3 роки тому

    So looking at family games to introduce styles of games and the ones that keep coming up are this, mice and mystics, clank, mechs and minions, my little scythe. Anyone played most of these with someone between 7 and 10?

  • @ericmats4662
    @ericmats4662 6 років тому

    Would love to play this with my kids, problem is that its probably hard to find a Swedish version. Reading and translating on the fly usually becomes so stiff and stale.

  • @Jason-ss9dy
    @Jason-ss9dy 6 років тому +1

    This has gotten me off the fence and to the store to get it for the family. Looking forward to it.

  • @TheJaygore
    @TheJaygore 6 років тому +2

    Grim, not cheery, hmm ... Another comment mentioned No Thank You Evil, just only regarding art - by comparison the art and theme here look dark and a little creepy. Even compared to M&M which we played through and is fantastic (yes, zombie rats... Ok I'm a hypocrite), this looks pretty creepy and being slighty closer to reality is maybe the difference. Why do people think kids would like to look at scary creepy things? Yes, I'm calling you out doll head spider thing! My kids were just saying how that was the _worst_ part of toy story, the creepy doll head spider. I get that it is... at night but the theme and artwork looks pretty dark not KDM dark or evil though, but the theme just does not say "fun". Is it This War of Mine for kids? I'm not sure 7 sessions of holding out for a happy ending or introducing as of yet not considered things to be creeped out by is where we are at as a family. To each their own, and I'm sure this is a net positive for the world. Just seems unnecessarily dark since it is geared toward kids - I'm not saying there are no kids that would like it, just that most of the kids I know seem to tend toward happier themes / art style. PS I'm not against conflict or dark themes just commenting on what I observe kids going for or avoiding - kids seem to like lots of candy too so I'm not saying trust them on everything.

  • @jB_9014
    @jB_9014 6 років тому +1

    Can it be played solo? The text says 2-4

  • @foodforthemoon7
    @foodforthemoon7 6 років тому

    Curious to know how old your children are. My youngest daughter is 11. Hoping we have not missed our chance with her. She is semi into games. Hoping we can convince her with this one.

  • @joerobertson7709
    @joerobertson7709 3 місяці тому

    I really like that it's simpler to learn and quicker to set up than most other games like this, but the theme wouldn't be popular among my gaming group. Is there a game like this that's better for adults without kids?

  • @emmanuelrodriguez1693
    @emmanuelrodriguez1693 2 роки тому

    So cool. very excited. Would you call this a streamlined DnD for kids? How much can you choose your own path, or is it pretty forcing down 1 path? Can you choose not to fight monsters?

  • @BruceWayne-pf5eb
    @BruceWayne-pf5eb 2 роки тому

    Thanks again Tom!

  • @waynekruger7767
    @waynekruger7767 6 років тому +1

    Have a 3 year old so I get the whole playing game that is for them and not you (protect the pridelands, etc), I am so buying this to stick on shelf next to the Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle game so that i can get it on the table the moment he is old enough to handle it.

    • @Boxle
      @Boxle 6 років тому

      Hogwarts Battle is AMAZING with kids! I will say that the mechanics and strategy do lend itself more to the 11+ age range once you get to box 4 and above though.
      My 12 year old daughter and my nephew of 13 both absolutely LOVED this game. I got it a couple weeks ago in addition to the expansion. We've managed to get all the way to box 2 of the expansion undefeated with my daughter and I (she's high functioning autistic and begs to play this game after school - she adores it). We also got to game 4 of the base game with my nephew in one sitting on a Saturday. It is great fun.
      I can't recommend it enough for when the kids hit double digits. The way the mechanics are slowly introduced over each game make it perfect for those in between years where kids are too old for most "kids" games, but a little too young for some of the more advanced games that have a lot of different mechanics going on.

  • @DrAcula138
    @DrAcula138 3 роки тому

    How old are your kids? ( at time of this video plz)
    Great review. Considering this game for my family 🖤

  • @moltenbullet
    @moltenbullet 3 роки тому

    Man, those giant dice are really tripping me out.

  • @jeremebernier8410
    @jeremebernier8410 6 років тому

    It's a Dice Tower dice tower! I want one!

  • @jennifermixco1667
    @jennifermixco1667 5 років тому +1

    Hello! Love your videos! I have a 4 and 6 year old and we r looking to add to our game collection. Do you have a list of best children games of all times? Like must have children’s games or must have family games. Ee have bought many of the games we currently own thanks to your reviews!

  • @alexstrang9823
    @alexstrang9823 5 років тому

    this looks phenomenal

  • @tonycollins6946
    @tonycollins6946 6 років тому

    I am going to get this.

  • @nicolerowe8298
    @nicolerowe8298 6 років тому

    Is this truly only for families with kids? Or will an all adult group have fun?

  • @those1kidds
    @those1kidds 5 років тому

    well dang it, had to go buy it. Found it on ebay for $46. Seemed like an ok deal.......

  • @samuelchung5879
    @samuelchung5879 Рік тому

    Can you play this with multiple times?

  • @AccioPadfoot12
    @AccioPadfoot12 5 років тому +1

    Kids in our family are ADHD; I don't think we could get through 90 minutes of continual gameplay. I guess you could take down notes and take a photo of the board where you're leaving off?

    • @amberfoster3285
      @amberfoster3285 5 років тому

      I played Mice and Mystics with my friend and her two kids who have ADHD. We got to the end of the scenario.

  • @sethpeterson8261
    @sethpeterson8261 2 роки тому

    Damn. I didn't realize this was specifically for little kids. Picked it up because I thought my daughter would think it's cute theme, but she's 21...
    I guess I return it then. Wish I'd watched this first

  • @grog3514
    @grog3514 2 роки тому

    whats the youngest a child can play this? My kids are 5 and 3.

  • @seantilson8728
    @seantilson8728 2 роки тому

    I know it is personal, but I wish you mentioned the age ranges.

  • @angewomon143
    @angewomon143 6 років тому

    So would you suggest this game for adults that are young at heart?

    • @Foxtrot_Woof
      @Foxtrot_Woof 6 років тому

      angewomon143 I would like to know this as well. My game group is in their 40s and the theme looks fun and light hearted. Sort of like playing a narrative Toy Story game.

  • @fargonews
    @fargonews 6 років тому

    Tom, do u know if this is going to be released in Portuguese? It's better to read with the kids =)

    • @BCKBCK
      @BCKBCK 5 років тому

      Saiu pela galapagos!

  • @Scribblescrabbly
    @Scribblescrabbly 6 років тому

    Nobody in my play group has kids. I like the concept but I'm not sure if anyone else would like it. Is this game for adults?

  • @Mokkel73
    @Mokkel73 6 років тому

    I’m really tempted to get this. But, we are a family from Sweden where only us adults speak and read English. Would you you recommend this game to us?

    • @Ggggggmmmm324
      @Ggggggmmmm324 6 років тому +1

      Mikkel Örstedholm Should be fairly easy to translate the story to Swedish, I'm thinking about doing that for my nieces

    • @Mokkel73
      @Mokkel73 6 років тому

      Coolt! Tänkte du gör det med stickers eller nyprint eller hur tänkte du göra?

    • @Ggggggmmmm324
      @Ggggggmmmm324 6 років тому

      Scannar väl "scenarioboken" och redigerar i Photoshop eller nåt liknande. Själva korten, utrustning och sånt kan man ju förklara för barnen när de dyker upp!

  • @dylanmaltby3813
    @dylanmaltby3813 6 років тому

    How old were the kids you played with Tom?

  • @jB_9014
    @jB_9014 6 років тому

    Is it fun for adults without kids?? :-p

  • @annjourney14
    @annjourney14 6 років тому +8

    Man, I don't know about this one. I want to like it and it looks like a great family game, but Plaid Hat has disappointed me so many times that I can't help but be skeptical. The long scenarios definitely have me concerned, as that was a contributing factor of Mice and Mystics being a disastrous experience for my family. But a lengthy time commitment can be overcome if there are interesting things to do in the game, which is where Mice and Mystics truly fell short for us. Every single board was just repetitive hack and slash, roll some dice to kill everything mechanics. It got old really fast.
    It's difficult to tell for sure from this review, so what I'm really curious about is how repetitive are the mechanics in Stuffed Fables and are there interesting decisions to make? The Mice and Mystics story failed to captivate and keep us interested - is the Stuffed Fables story better? For someone who has been less than impressed with everything Plaid Hat has ever published - is this the game that redeems them? And finally, for a family who did not enjoy Mice and Mystics, are we likely to have fun with Stuffed Fables instead?

    • @BLindForger
      @BLindForger 6 років тому +6

      YES. Finally, I don't feel so alone. Two years ago, I bought Mice and Mystics for my 5 year old, painted up the minis, and played during the Christmas holidays. What... a... downer. The story was alright, but the game mechanics were soooooo repetitive and samey for how long the game is, we all got bored so fast. But man, we tried! We played like 7 games before giving up. I felt bad 'cause everyone else seemed to love it. We went out and bought No Thank You, Evil! instead and haven't looked back. My daughter LOVES the rpg side wayyyy more than the blandness of Mice and Mystics.

    • @Rik77
      @Rik77 6 років тому

      Perhaps de0ends on the kids. Many 5 to 7 years are very happy rolling dice and playing through a story. I was playing heroquest when I was 6. I probably would have loved mice and mystics (Not now). But I guess not all children do.

    • @Clorox41
      @Clorox41 6 років тому

      I agree with you. Check out the Watch It Played game plays. Very well done videos, but the game mechanics just don't look very fun or interesting, compared to something like Near and Far. I really want to like this though for my 6 and 9 yo boys.

    • @mistertaktvoll
      @mistertaktvoll 6 років тому

      Rik77 Agreed. My kids 6 and 8 loved hero quest and Mice & Mystics, but it was their first experience at anything dungeoncrawly or even remotely rpg like. For myself I found the concept of Mice & Mytics intriguing but quickly tired of its repetitive and clunky gameplay. The story is its main saving grace and I still play it for my kids sake, but I think it is not a game for adults (at least not this one).
      Stuffed fables sounds like a better polished game, from what I‘ve seen about it.

    • @BLindForger
      @BLindForger 6 років тому

      Don't get me wrong, my kids love repetitive dice rolling. I think it's more the lack of interesting decisions to make, which is made worse by how long the game is. They love Super Dungeon Explore, which is just tons on repetitive dice chucking, but it must tickle their brains more for the tactical choices they have to make. Every kid is indeed different, I guess we were just disappointed in M&M after the hype, heh. If your kids love it, more power to ya! Love what you love. :)

  • @maviki327
    @maviki327 6 років тому

    And so far.......no missing cards.

  • @noodlemans
    @noodlemans 4 роки тому

    How old do kids need to be to play this? My daughter is 3.5 and I don’t think she could handle this yet.

  • @RandomPerson-nd2ey
    @RandomPerson-nd2ey 6 років тому +5

    "A sequel to 'Mice and Mystics'."
    All I needed to hear. Thanks, I'll pass.

    • @antonberg92
      @antonberg92 6 років тому +1

      Its a better system so wouldnt pass. Its awsomly simplerer and easier to set up 🤔

  • @SatchelSwede
    @SatchelSwede 6 років тому

    I like

  • @searose6192
    @searose6192 5 років тому

    I wish it didn’t have that creepy edge, my kids are pretty little and DON’T like horror type stuff. Or at least monsters might be ok, but no nails and missing eyes etc.

  • @lucascosta-dy2nz
    @lucascosta-dy2nz 5 років тому

    Only 7 scenarios?? :/

    • @Dr_C_Smith
      @Dr_C_Smith 5 років тому +1

      lucas costa Yes, but they are kind of long and there are lots of options to them.

  • @snowren24
    @snowren24 6 років тому

    recommended age on amazon is 12+ but the stories seem a little young for that maybe? With adults leading the way is it really 12+

    • @Rik77
      @Rik77 6 років тому

      snowren24 that might be more to do with safety issues. Many games say 12 to get round rules about small parts etc. Only you can be the judge of how your kids will find it.

    • @EHngelic
      @EHngelic 6 років тому

      I saw it in stores the other day and if I recall correctly the back of the box said 7+

    • @RPG_Bliss
      @RPG_Bliss 6 років тому

      Playing with my 4 year old.

    • @snowren24
      @snowren24 6 років тому

      Thanks guys. 12 seemed too high to me.

  • @earthdust00
    @earthdust00 2 роки тому

    I picked this up because I found an unopened copy on the cheap an i was looking at it a while ago. Also you keep sayings "kids" but what I hear is "a drunken DnD group" lol

  • @mienzillaz
    @mienzillaz 6 років тому

    obviously language dependent games.. waiting for PL version..

  • @bethanyscarbrough3416
    @bethanyscarbrough3416 6 років тому +2

    Watching you just dump out all the contents of the box like that made me cringe and feel a little nauseous.

  • @alexfink9621
    @alexfink9621 6 років тому

    This games price is over
    100$

  • @brianmyers13
    @brianmyers13 6 років тому +5

    Oh what a cute kids ga....a KITCHEN KNIFE and SCISSORS? Clearly the creator doesn't have kids. Last thing anyone needs is their child to pretend to be their little hero wielding a kitchen knife. Come on.

    • @giannisc.5254
      @giannisc.5254 6 років тому +1

      David Phillips You sir deserve a cookie. Well said ! :)

    • @Rik77
      @Rik77 6 років тому +4

      Nah kids love these kinds of things and can distinguish between fantasy and reality. There's plenty of dark kids stories and fairy tales involving these things.

    • @brianmyers13
      @brianmyers13 6 років тому

      David Phillips and there it is...the "If you were a good parent it wouldn't be an issue defense." Or another way to out it, "F any kids that don't have good parents. They get what they deserve," defense.

    • @brianmyers13
      @brianmyers13 6 років тому

      Rik77 oh awesome. An Internet expert has weighed in. Discussion closed.

    • @Rik77
      @Rik77 6 років тому +1

      Brian Myers relax, I simply voiced an opinion as part of discussion in good humour based on my own experiences of children loving gruesome fairy tales, as is everyone else. I don't claim to be an expert. Every child is different.