Would love to see a top 10 list: Games that only i seem to like. It would show us some other games that dont get talked about as much.

🤣🤣1:35-1:55 definitely has to go on best moments of the year video. Zee was hilarious. Every convention Tom is at someone needs to go up to him and ask for 10 games to put in their home with the weird eyed face 😜

I know Mike hasn't been gone for very long, but, man, it's good to have him back! This was lightning in a bottle. Everyone brought their "A" game here. I laughed out loud so many times. That said, I'm shocked - SHOCKED, I tell you! - that Tom and Zee didn't put Dixit on their lists.

This was great fun to watch. I’m sorry I missed it live. So nice seeing the three of you together.

I'm surprised that my (admittedly small and new) collection lines up best with Mike owning 4 of them. Loving the content!

This is one of my favourite top 10 lists. Funny but very informative. Great stuff.

Mike got me thinking of a video idea at the beginning. Tom, Zee and Mike all find 10 random games by using the "random game" feature on BGG. They have to say something good about the games and give reasons why to play the games, even if they end up with games they dislike 🤣🤣

Great lists all of them. To make the suggested collection ages better, I prefer these changes : 7 Wonders (any of them) -> Sushi Go Party , For sale -> Century (2+) or Jaipur (2) , Codenames -> Decrypto (Everybody has the chance to give hints and not limited to a single word or even words in general) , Junk art -> Tuki, Downforce -> Camel up or Bad Company. plus, four additions: + An easy sth and write game such as trails of Tucana or even maybe Capitan Sonar + Azul (OG) + A simpler non-consequential co-op game such as Hanabi (you don't want a group of non-gamers feel lost all together because of a game. You will dump such a game as soon as you can) + a good simple deduction game for the moments your guest feels pretty smart such as Deception of Cryptid

Great Top-10 list! I agree with several of these picks as well: Ticket to Ride, Marvel United, Trekking Through History, For Sale, Archaeology: The New Expedition, King of Tokyo, and Point Salad.

A few weeks ago I had a games night with my parents in law. We played Downforce, Trekking Through History, and Dixit. So good picks everyone!

Great lists, gents! King of Tokyo is my go-to game in the classroom and with new gamers, and almost every friend and family member I have introduced it to purchased it the night after we played it. Fabulous picks all around!

So...to make a humor to boxing comparison. Mike set me up with the "You don't remember the Scooby-Doo episode where he fought orcs." Then they all three followed up with the Jedediah, Jeremiah, Jebidiah combo and I was in tears. There are times when I don't even care what game they're talking about, it's just fantastic entertainment.

I really enjoyed this top 10 list. This is the first time I’ve watched one all the way through. The pics were interesting, and your banter was really fun and engaging. Great job everyone.

You all are so funny together. Great video!

Thanks for the content! You guys always crack me up, really feels like I'm hanging out with buddies

Mike was ON FIRE this top 10! I love this!

For me (not in any particular order): - Carcassone - Catan - Ticket to Ride - Kingdomino - Just One - Dixit - Cascadia - 7 Wonders - Skull

I laughed out loud and learned a lot. Thanks guys!!!

Ghost fighting treasure hunters is a blast! Great pick Zee. I would also include Forbidden Island, Azul, Carcassone, Stone Age, sushi Go Party, Wingspan, Catan, Ticket to Ride. Funny enough about 8 years ago my intro game was Bohnanza that led me to this hobby...and dont knock me for Wingspan its really easy to learn and very informative as well.

We had Can't Stop in our home growing up but I never played it until i was in my late 20s and was getting into the world of board games. My wife and I had a blast! Now we love games with a push your luck element in the game. Made me wish I had played it as a kid. Great pick!

Can confirm that as a non-American, learning that Barnes & Noble is a bookstore was useful 😁 I mean I had already guessed it was not your FLGS, but now I'm like "it's Whitcouls!"

Great episode!

I love like Zee can go from absolute chill to crazy in milliseconds 😅

This was really helpful as I shop for Christmas. Thank you!

@Zee: so happy you mentioned Archeology. Such a great game that nobody in my circle seem to know or appreciate enough. Another pick that would have fitted you list is Latice. I distinctly remember your review of it after which I purchased it. Still a good breezy game for a Sunday afternoon.

I've been binging the Top 10 lists again these past couple of weeks. Love them! ... Have y'all ever done a Top 10 Ameritrash (alternately Euro) list? ... Even if, I wanted to say I appreciate y'alls experience, knowledge, and diverse gaming tastes. Truly a hobby with something for EVERYONE.

OMG Zee's "wild-eyed guy" has got to be one of the top 10 funniest things on the internet

Whoohoo Can't Stop! Also, the German version of Forbidden Island ("Die Verbotene Insell") is in a cardboard box and comes with little plastic figures instead of player pawns.

LOVE Mike List, agree with 80 % of it (I just didn't play the other 20%). Love the games on Tom and Zee list as well, I just haven't played many of those yet. GReat list, great job always a pleasure to watch. Thanks guys!

Guys... Its been how many years. Who does your sound? For real? Talking should NOT peak your input meter. Not trying to be a smart alec, just a very frustrated sound engineer over here, lol.

Thank you! Here was my top 10 with a variety of difficulties... Settlers of Catan Quixx (fun roll and write) Formula D over Downforce because some people don't like betting, more straightforward than Heat. Ticket to Ride (Classic) Pandemic Iberia (Cooperative) Cascadia (it is just fun) Trekking through History over the Crew (you convinced me) 7 Wonders (you convinced me 7 Wonders Architects) Earth (replaces some other games) Water Proof Deck of Cards

@34:40 maybe thats an old version of coup? But I picked it up recently and it definitely says what your card does on the actual card and you always have a reference card for bluffing purposes.

I think it's fine having 1 or 2 games, out of the 10, be a little heavier weight than entry level. I mean if you are giving a family 10 games and they are all basic/easy...they'll just get bored of them quick. Having like 5 entry level, 3 slightly heavier, but not much, and a couple that aren't difficult, but brings a little punch is just fine. Most families will want to give weightier games a try...and I'm not talking super heavy, but 2.5ish/5 type weight.

This was a great fun to watch :)

Nice, thank you!

Yes, if I ever get to play Pandemic Legacy, I'll be sure to name one of the viruses, "Monopoly."

These videos brighten my day

Great lists all around. Mike probably had my favorite list though. But Tom had the most approachable list. I'm surprised Carcassonne didn't make the cut on any of the lists.

Thx Zee for making my day 😂

I think Bang! could've been on this list. Played this plenty back in my uni days with non-gamer friends around some beers and western-style soundtracks, and they loved it. It was an enjoyable time-sink, and quite simple. Maybe not an amazing game, but it fits the bill for biggish groups, both for family and house guests, and is fun enough for gamers and non-gamers alike imo.

Agree with Quest for El Dorado for a week ago I taught my mom and aunt and they both loved it. Plus my mom won.

I love planted! You can’t buy it here in Canada and I’d never heard of it, but we just went to visit my brother in America and I bought it on a whim, loving the theme. It was great and I am so glad.

I'd add one of those variety boxes that include boards and pieces for playing checkers and chess and usually at least one more like Chinese checkers or backgammon. They are cheap, and those games are generally known well enough that anyone in the house will find something in there to play.

I never get enough of Zee Garcia 😆

I have 4 of the games Tom listed. Two that Mike listed. And two that Zee listed. I've played a number of others mentioned, but do not own them (though I probably should pick up For Sale). My #1 is an incredibly old game, but one that still gets played quite a lot in my area, and that is "Pit!" I will also mention, in case you guys didn't know, Codenames Disney has both the pictures and the words, so you can do either or both in the same game.

I recently realized that Dice Throne will seem simple to any person who has already played games: Mtg, any fighting (because of the duel part, and the asymmetric fighter thing) or rpg game (talking attacks and upgrades, status effect and others). Because to those people, the concepts that come from these games are simplified and mixed up in Dice Throne. To any other person who doesn’t play much these types of games, Dice Throne is full of alien concepts and can seem overwhelming, I managed to teach it to three persons, all reactions were different depending on how much of the core concepts could resonate with people’s gaming experience. But I could teach this game to a friend without having the game in front of us, because he has played a lot in his life. Simply put, Dice Throne looks like an easy game, but in geeks’ eyes only.

Just One is the absolute #1 choice. Always goes down well with anyone. Other ones I thought of (before I watched the video): Can’t Stop Cursed Court Catan (I don’t even love the game, but it belongs here) 6 Nimmt

Love El Dorado, easy to teach, not stressful to play, and everyone I’ve played with so far, has really liked it as well!

1. Codenames 2. Ticket to Ride 3. For Sale 4. Las Vegas 5. Scout 6. Skull and Roses 7. Santorini 8. Fantasy Realms 9. 6 Nimmt 10. Akropolis 11. Broom Service/Dimension/Zendo

My Top 10 for this in no order but numbered to keep up with. 1. King of Tokyo 2. Just One! 3. CodeNames (regular or pictures) 4. Love Letter 5. Marvel United (either base game) 6. Camel Up 7. Dixit (Mysterium would prolly work) 8. Onitami 9. Azul 10. Splendor I think out of the games I have those go over well with the most people.

Instant Classic Dice Tower Video

You guys are entertaining big time :)

Insider is a great choice ~ yay, Mike!

I like Tom's comparison of Monopoly and disease

I was glad to see you included ticket to ride in the list (surprised no carcassone). But I’ve learnt so many new ones to try.

I would add Camel Up to the must have list. Easy to learn, fun for all ages and larger player count.

Zee's impression. Oh my god. I laughed.

The gangs back

El Dorado hands down! And if everybody has it you get to play with all of the terrain tiles combined!

Strong strong agree with El Dorado and Junk Art. El Dorado slightly more complex than a lot of others on the list. However, when I saw this "every home" title it made me think of that neglected cupboard where you might find games in an Air B&B, and what I would find in there, vs. what I wish was in there. For me, El Dorado (Deckbuilding notwithstanding) feels like a classic that's been around for decades. It feels like it SHOULD be in that cupboard. It just has that classic move-a-little-person-around-a-map feeling of so many older games, bit without their flaws. Plus you can always remove the caves module which always trips people up! Even though there are slightly more rules, its the FAMILIARITY of all the concepts that makes it easy to get people into. Playing cards? Yep, we've done that before. Moving a figure on a board - yes. Racing to the finish line - makes sense. It's when you have unfamiliar systems AND extra rules that people struggle - which is why I think you're dead right to exclude 7 Wonders from this list. Chopsticks in Sushi Go is too much for a lot of people, never mind done strange 3rd age purple card! Junk art is a great pick, and would also be a contender if I were to make a version of the "games that aren't in the BGG top 10 but should be" list you guys did a while back. It's not only a fantastic dexterity game, it's also pretty much perfect in terms of versatility. Like Zee says, there are so many ways to play in the box. You like trick taking? We've got that. You want a speed game? Let's use the Monaco card. You want co-op? Let's go to Pisa. Plus it plays well at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (like point salad!). You can also teach it in less than two minutes. If I was stuck in an air b&b in the middle of nowhere, and I open that dusy cupboard, Junk Art is what I want to be in there.

“Even grandpa knows about Ironman.” I resemble that remark! This grandpa knows a lot about a lot. (Of course he’s forgotten a lot about a lot, too.)

I think King of Tokyo is kind of geeky. The battling aspect and ticking down hit points and such might not really be for everyone.

I tried teaching Dice Thrown to my kids they have played Machi Koro, Flamecraft, King of Tokyo, and Marvel Splendor. After about ten minutes of going over the instructions their eyes were glassed over and they pretty much said they were done. I really think this game's weight is underestimated due to its themes and colorful cartoon graphics.

Lots of great picks here. Many of my friends/coworkers aren't serious gamers, so I always have games like these around. One of my favorites is Century: Spice Road (or Golem Edition); everyone I've played that with really enjoys it.

In that list, my fav bg are: Ticket to ride, can't stop and maybe "for sale". Quick, simple, and keep you interested even when it is not your turn.

I’m a little surprised no one said Catan. That’s one game I’ve never had to buy a copy of because everyone I’ve ever played games with has their own copy.

I just played Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters tonight with some parents and kids. They all loved it, but when I went to check on availability for it, it looks like it is out of print.

I'm a grandma. Zee cracked me up with the re-explaining the rules. I do tend to ask questions over and over. lol For a while, my name was changed on Discord to Alzheimer's Accountant.

My pick in no particular order: - dixit - sagrada - project l - ticket to ride - camel up (2nd edition) - king of tokyo - hive - coup - the resistance - jaipur

I am surprised that Canvas is not on this list. I have taught it to many people and they all loved it.

Tom: When you say grandpa knows who Iron Man is, do you mean you know who Iron Man is?

Can't Stop: GREAT Choice by Mike.

Good lists! I have two copies of Just One so more people can play!

Mike I am usually right with you, but I gotta say, I would have went with KOT over Dice Thrones. I love some heavier games like KDM, SW Rebellion, and TMB, but my wife and I had such a hard time understanding how to play this and make our characters work (had Marvel retail box), which shocked and frustrated us. I really wanted to like the game, but it was a pretty sour experience. For sure think Tokyo is the better pick for average people. I hope to one day be taught this again at a convention, because I really want to like it, but won't try it on my own because of the confusion in brought.

It's interesting how when people list their favorite games, there's never much overlap. Of the little overlap, it seems the ones to check out: Codenames [Pictures], Trekking Through History 7 Wonders Architect Marvel United but the ones that seem interesting : Just One, Dixit / Wavelength, Downforce / Heat... are there any games mentioned in the video available digitally that you'd recommend?

Just One was the first party game I bought and it’s super popular with my family. Most the the time we don’t even keep score. We just play until we get bored of it.

Love this and the explanation and the chemistry you guys have together, but a 20minute one i think would be great for a christmas wishlist or friends looking for a next game to try out while being more digestible

Two seconds in and Zee is in rare form. Nice!

Trekking through History is great. I personally could replace that in a list like this with the Timeline series. I can teach it in two sentences, and it appeals at some level to almost every group I'm in (the more seasoned groups use it as a filler, the casual groups love it as a fun easy experience).

Would you still recommend Downforce when there is HEAT: Pedal to the Metal?

Been waiting for a board game last like this for the not as geeky ones like me. I think Zees list is the best as I prefer more adventure types. The number ones for the other two didnt convince me. I think visually I need more.

I'd add Azul.

I am nearly there…9 games from the list in my home. Just need one more…probably Trekking through History will be the new addition.

The co-op dungeon crawl version of Dice Throne is great. My group and I played through the whole campaign a few times to unlock all the unlockables.

Marvel United gets a lot of love from the Dice Tower guys but it fell super flat with my friends who aren't big gamers. It just feels like Pandemic with a Marvel theme. And I'd argue it's more complicated than Pandemic. And For Sale is one of my biggest letdowns. Played it with different people and it fell flat with everyone.

I think I'm gonna name my goblin Plushie from the DT Kickstarter Jedediah 😂

43:40 and Zee calling out Road Kill Rally! I love that game.

Just One for sure. A game I will always have is Clank. I also like Monikers a lot.

Jikes... I only own 2 of these (Ticket to Ride & Quest for El Dorado). I can bump it up to 3 since I only culled Codenames because my gaming club has it and that's the only place I get enough players together for it anyway...

My problem with Zee's #9 pick is that if you give someone a Yinsch, they take a mile...

I would like to see an episode where you could suggest board game progression such as starer, medium and advanced game that would be great for people building a collection.

My collection is very much this type of list, and others Dice Tower has done for the last ten or so years.

Fun list! I'll have to make my own at some point, but the algorithm doesn't push Top 10 videos much anymore due to oversaturation.

I'm with Mike! I HATE most cooked veggies but love salad!

Mike “top 10 games to give to your Grandmother” yes! Need the list!

The audio of this video is rather low quality and scratchy. Issue with the mics?

"Paddles don't paddle water! People paddle water!" 😂😂

Agree with Zee for the #1 spot. Everyone loves that game

In my collection in this category I have kept and think should in every home: Can't stop, Cockroach poker royal, love letter, KLASK, So Clover!, Zombie Dice and Mysterium Park :)

Can't Stop easy Number 1 choice from Mike Just One another great Number 1 choice, Tom