I'm new to board gaming, played less than 20 games (but watched so many videos about them...) and I can say two things: 1. This video was very helpful, with plain and simple explanations for every mechanic. Thank you! 2. There are MORE than 15 game mechanics?! Damn... Now I need to find more videos like this... :)
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Welcome to Board Gaming btw! Yes there are tons more mechanics than the ones listed. I tried to cover the most common ones. So much to explore. :)
@bibleboardgames2 жыл бұрын
For a new board gamer, I think this is good to see if any mechanics interest you. Then you can search that mechanic for more detail or a list of popular games that have it. For a game developer, this is useful to be reminded of the different mechanics when choosing one or more for a new game. As you were counting down to #1, I was getting nervous that you might leave out worker placement, but there it was!
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Yes! sometimes people might like a board game that features a certain mechanic which is the reason why I created list. Some mechanics people might not even be aware of (eg. Rondel) and this list can hopefully help people find a starting point for other games that they might like too. Yes I love Worker Placement! I can't forget that one!
@taylorbradfield45782 ай бұрын
So informative! Thank you :)
@BoardGameSanctuaryАй бұрын
You are most welcome!
@ParlorPunch2 жыл бұрын
what a terrific job, thank you for taking the time to post such a jam packed useful video👏👏👏 When you talk about drafting cards you mentioned the style of drafting where you pass a small hand of cards around then folks take one and pass the remainder. Are there other types of drafting or am I thinking of a mechanic that's actually different? For example in Ticket to Ride you have the face up cards that you can pick from, is that another another type of drafting or is that considered a different mechanic entirely? thank you again!!
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
I still think that market drafting still comes under the drafting mechanism category. It still involves picking cards using the information that is shown to you.
@markdavies7776 Жыл бұрын
I think it should also be noted that 'drafting' doesn't just apply to 'cards'. You can draft tokens/dice/cubes. Anything really :) I think the most common form of drafting is as you mentioned with games like 7 Wonders being so popular but as i get more and more into the hobby I'm seeing all sorts of clever and inventive ways of drafting. My most favourite recently was the game 'Museum'.
@joellen59842 жыл бұрын
I am totally binge watching your video's - as a beginner they are so helpful! I appreciate the detail and the clarity of your content. Thank you!
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jo. I appreciate the feedback. I am so glad that they have been so helpful! Let me know if you want me to explain anything. :) Welcome to the channel!
@bryanep Жыл бұрын
This is actually an amazing list. Very well done video.
@BoardGameSanctuary Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Appreciate it :)
@BoardGameGran2 жыл бұрын
You used some great games as the examples. I really need to try Sushi Go Party. Ok what happened right before you filmed the Gloom bit lol Worker Placement needed more jazzhands. Great list and the explanations were great as well.
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I love jazz hands btw! That edit before Gloom was a speaking mistake I made which I had to cut from the video.
@eringriffith29116 ай бұрын
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@darbyl38722 жыл бұрын
Hidden Roles/Identity is one of my favorite mechanics. For examples, Spyfall, Secret Hitler, and Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber. It is also combined with logical deduction and asymmetric missions in Inkognito.
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Ooh I need to try cat cucumber and mouse cheese. They sound delicious and interesting! Thanks for sharing
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Oh I just realised that Mouse cheese cat cucumber is one game!
@darbyl38722 жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameSanctuary It's a small, quick game, with different objectives for each player. It has a lot of "value" for the price and size, including a puzzle.
@miracletea9921 Жыл бұрын
Great video would love to see more mechanic focus videos like this, a handful of these I've never heard of! :D
@BoardGameSanctuary Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I'll see if I can do a part 2 :)
@paulrithosh84 Жыл бұрын
Bro I am start to designing board games it is helpful . You are awesome
@BoardGameSanctuary Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Good luck with your new ventures!
@paulrithosh84 Жыл бұрын
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@MsGinahidesout2 жыл бұрын
What?! No Deck Building?! I still love your videos 😎
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
I do love deck building! I can't believe I forgot it.
@MsGinahidesout2 жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameSanctuary that's funny 🤣
@TpDgreat Жыл бұрын
thats our favorite mechanic, sorry dominion you were forgotten :(
@raphaelstocker98742 жыл бұрын
Deep Sea Adventure is such a blast. Great compelling list
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think the company released a new similar game that involves going to the moon!
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
What are your favourite board game mechanics? Are there any that you like that are not featured on this list? Start a conversation!
@davidhalpern60510 ай бұрын
this is just what I was looking for, though I think the original ticket to ride is a better introduction than Europe that is deeper and more complex.
@BoardGameSanctuary10 ай бұрын
Yes it is a great game to teach to new gamers. There is more blocking and constriction in the original, but it also has less rules!
@Illmaticzx2 жыл бұрын
Great examples, nice video
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@pradyumnashome75222 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Oh Wow! Thank you so so much! I really appreciate it :)
@WorldAquariumSingapore2 жыл бұрын
super cool mechanics
@BoardGameSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ggdivhjkjl5 ай бұрын
Is Gloom easy to learn? Someone I know might like it.
@dispersion71342 жыл бұрын
6:02 you mentioned 2 games the first is red cathedral and may i ask whats the second game you mentioned
@stellaraphid5652 жыл бұрын
I think he said Great Western Trail
@Flicky6697 ай бұрын
No deckbuilding!?
@BoardGameSanctuary6 ай бұрын
I have a whole video on deckbuilding coming out soon! :)
@ryanbarker52178 ай бұрын
i'm old school, i don't know much about modern games, but if you equated these to an old milton bradley or parker brothers game, i'd know exactly what you mean, e.g. the area control mechanic is just 'risk,' or deduction is 'clue,' and that i understand instantly.