Tom Vasel takes a look at Imhotep, a 2016 Spiel de Jahres nominee! 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Game overview 07:22 - Final thoughts Buy great games at www.gamenerdz.... Find more reviews and videos at www.dicetower.com
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@Jinstarro8 жыл бұрын
I really like your reviews, because you keep the focus on the important facts, come to the point straight forward and add a little bit of emotion. Keep up the good work! ;)
@commandershepherd34675 жыл бұрын
Played this again last night and it never gets old. 2 player has so much strategy. I might look at the expansion.
@AdaminWales8 жыл бұрын
I've really been enjoying this one, and I reckon it'll win the Spiel des Jahres. I liked Karuba but soon got a bit tired of it. Codenames only really shines with big groups. This one is much more scaleable, playing as well with 2 players as it does with 4. It's quick and attractive. Yeah, I'm pretty impressed with Imhotep.
@Tennethums17 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaaand I just bought it. On sale on Amazon for $25! Looks like a GREAT two player game for those times you don't have 3 or 4.
@alexcannon-microdot8 жыл бұрын
It looks like they've figured out how to turn a "cube pushing" game into something a bit more thematic! Seems interesting.
@ryanbrown91023 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 04:11 - I believe that it should be "2-3-1-3" (As at the bottom level filling order) And not "2-1-3-3"
@stefansibbes25484 жыл бұрын
This is the best gateway game into Euro's IMO.
@thechriscormier8 жыл бұрын
WOW! This game looks awesome! This is an insta-buy for me! Thanks for the review, Tom!
@rickreitzel38218 жыл бұрын
The core mechanism seems pretty unique. I like it.
@brianrodenbeck8 жыл бұрын
Great review. Going on my already long wish list. Curious of why it did get an "Into My Collection" or does a rating of "Excellent" mean you will keep it?
@waybackj8 жыл бұрын
Played yesterday. Liked it. Simple and fun.
@wroot_lt8 жыл бұрын
Reminded me my one try to play Egizia. Didn't like it, seemed too complicated. This one (at least the basic version) looks more streamlined. And the advanced variant (sides) can give more meat to heavy players. Looks nice.
@ericmattar-hurlbut23174 жыл бұрын
Last week I bought Imhotep Duel, and yesterday I picked this one up as well.
@trojan4034 жыл бұрын
How did you find them? I’m thinking of getting Imhotep
@Bbluesound4 жыл бұрын
The card gaming store also carries a select collection of games to buy. They had both.
@trojan4034 жыл бұрын
Bbluesound yes. But how did you find Imhotep? By that I mean, how did you find playing it? Was it good/bad/mediocre? Etc
@Bbluesound4 жыл бұрын
@@trojan403 when we play, usually 3 players, the game moved quite quickly, but there was definitely some decisions to be made. If I move the boat here, will I get more points, or do I load the other boat? Everyone liked the game. I picked up the expansions as well, but we haven't played them yet.
@stevepruneau65618 жыл бұрын
Groovy. Already added this to my shopping list. Don't think it has a chance to win against the other games, but I love those cubes dammit! :D
@kanedafx8 жыл бұрын
Looks like we have three decent to good nominees this year.
@tuber000097 жыл бұрын
I breathed a sigh of relief, I also have high expectations for this game and I glad you approve.
@5fingerssfx3078 жыл бұрын
Just saw the nominees and was so happy that this just came out!! 😱🙌🏼
@ayahoo168 жыл бұрын
It wasn't a coincidence lol
@Kupoax8 жыл бұрын
does anyone know where Tom got those green storage boxes with the branches on his shelf?
@raustzeal42123 жыл бұрын
I actually think the game is an illusion. Below is a sincere account of my experience. I have played 1 game of 4 players. 2 of my 3 opponents were board game vetarans. I only took the mine and placing actions and only used the sail action when I couldnt mine or place. my opponents were trying to make the best move and i wasnt even trying. to my surprise I ended up winning by just sheerly out resourcing them. There is being light, and then there is not even being a game. This falls into the latter category for me. If you own the game, try employing the strategy laid out above, you will probably win if your opponent is taking sail actions cause the sail action is a non action. 2/10, since I have played better casual games and better serious games that can call themselves game
@AnaIvanovic4ever2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, never played it but now it is available at bga. Will try your strategy there.
@danielengel45938 жыл бұрын
This game is a hit at our home. Glad you love it too.
@ensigndj8 жыл бұрын
On to my wishlist it goes. Great review, Tom!
@Steve-L8 жыл бұрын
Cleopatra and the Society of Architects meets Puerto Rico?
@rudirincewind64495 жыл бұрын
Imhotep is still great! + Expansion!!
@smoothcriminal288 жыл бұрын
This should have gotten the Spiel, not the boring and dull Codenames.
@adriang625911 ай бұрын
Yep, this game is really good. Love it.
@landmarkforum36528 жыл бұрын
Tom, your enthusiasm is terrible for my wallet.
@TheMrE8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! Did you play it with not so young players. My daughters are a "bit" older than yours. :)
@tvamanadsloner7220 Жыл бұрын
looks fun!
@inuinuinuinuinu8 жыл бұрын
tom, you're looking great! this game looks awesome too haha
@bobct8568 жыл бұрын
Game looks great! Now I want to play Amun Re again.
@amalakin44443 жыл бұрын
wow i saw this game in a window the other day it stood out straight away as himotep is actaly my second name im guessing they chose the name as he created the first step pyramids
@ilovecokeslurpees8 жыл бұрын
Not into your collection Tom???
@plumbtech58003 жыл бұрын
Anyone think this has similarities to sushi go!?
@shlomaster18 жыл бұрын
I say it beats codenames to win.
@Atlasfilms088 жыл бұрын
The general consensus is "if it's not Codenames, it'll be Karuba."
@shlomaster18 жыл бұрын
I will agree with that
@xenothonstelnicki5978 жыл бұрын
@Vaole Really? Wow, I've never had it fail to intrigue and get "play again" requests across all kinds of crazy mixes of people. Weird. I almost wonder if you're just flat out doing something wrong.
@xenothonstelnicki5978 жыл бұрын
Ah! I think you maybe answered the question for me. I game almost exclusively with non-gamers rather than a game group. I actually can't see sitting down to specifically play Codenames with a group of "boardgamers" as like a main activity, so I get where you're coming from now.
@oviaelectronica8 жыл бұрын
I can really recommend trying Codenames with Dixit cards instead of the word cards, it is sooo much better. I always liked the idea behind Codenames, but it never worked in any of the groups where I played it, not until we switched and used image cards, then people got so much more into it.
@TheFilipFonky5 жыл бұрын
Is that cover a jojo reference
@jirojiro10295 жыл бұрын
I think people can easily go broke watching your videos
@misterlad8 жыл бұрын
Not "into my collection".
@KabukiKid8 жыл бұрын
I noticed the same. heh I'm guessing it isn't special enough to bump something else that likely scratches a similar itch for him.
@gdec78498 жыл бұрын
Looks like graphic design from 2001.
@All_Ice1177 жыл бұрын
Gregory Decoteaux Was surprised when I found out it was released on 2016... Thought it was a really old game.
@lordoftheflings2 жыл бұрын
damn this game looks so boring.
@cea7652 жыл бұрын
It really, really is.
@MsTraindriver7 жыл бұрын
I think you should start by saying the aim of the game.
@Sam-vk8xd5 жыл бұрын
He’s not trying to teach the game, just an overview. Main thing is his opinion about the game.