Top 10 Games of 2023

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Top 10 Games of 2023
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Intro (00:00);
Honorable Mentions (01:21);
#10 (05:22);
#9 (07:12);
#8 (08:45);
#7 (11:44);
#6 (13:54);
#5 (16:14);
#4 (18:20);
#3 (20:05);
#2 (24:10);
#1 (28:55);
#1 Review Video - • Earthborne Rangers Review
#2 Review Video - • League of Dungeoneers ...
#3 Review Video - • The British Way Review
#4 Review Video - • Great Western Trail: A...
#5 Review Video - • Basketball Highlights:...
#6 Review Video - • Undaunted: Battle of B...
#7 Review Video - • Marvel Zombies Review
#8 Review Video - • Stranger Things: Upsid...
#9 Review Video - • Star Wars: The Deckbui...
#10 Review Video - • Joan of Arc: Orléans D...
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@aherosquest4536 6 ай бұрын

You’ve consistently been the go to for my board game reviews. Still grateful as you’re one of the only ones to ever review one of the most underrated board games in Galaxy Defenders by Ares Games.

@notacontentprovider 6 ай бұрын

That is a great game, tactical but not to heavy. I hunted the game down and then after playing i just had to get Extinction Protocol.

@scottcoggins941 6 ай бұрын

I love these end of the year Top 10’s, Joel. Thank you for all the content you’ve produced for our hobby and the insight/discussions you’ve provided for all these years!!

@alexstark3636 6 ай бұрын

Your channel has been an absolute blast. We seem to hit on a lot of the same game types, so whenever I see you upload I make sure to listen. You’re a value to the community dude - thank you!

@nutherefurlong 6 ай бұрын

Happy that the spaces between full RPG and vaguely reminiscent to RPG games are starting to fill out more. I like also that a lot of fantasy games are willing to do more worldbuilding and not just try to check all the boxes. It feels more fun when creators take a risk and be more evocative of a specific setting, even if some might consider that stuff throwaway in a board game it sort of fires the imagination. A lot of interesting choices. Thanks!

@iandonnell 6 ай бұрын

I always like when your videos show up in the feed! Your yearly retrospectives have introduced me to some real winners for my family in the past, and I’m thinking this year is no different.

@lotterwinner6474 6 ай бұрын

I mostly stepped away from boardgaming over the last couple years beyond some big releases such as KDM, and ATO sins, but I make sure to come back to watch great top 10s such as yours.

@jmlitwiller 6 ай бұрын

So glad to see this pop up in my feed. Always enjoy hearing your takes on games, Joel! Merry Christmas!

@justinprice8385 6 ай бұрын

Excellent list! Had not heard much about The British Way. Looking forward to digging in more there, thanks!

@scottdrews3218 6 ай бұрын

Great list! I love your approach to describing games. You are very straightforward and don’t add all the fluff that annoys me with other reviewers.

@DrJJ-qk6jv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insights. Added a couple to my wishlist.

@pookelywoo3954 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for some great reviews and thoughts this year! I’ll have to check out Earthborne rangers as it sounds right up my alley.

@BillyIndiana 6 ай бұрын

I love watching your lists because you usually have games not so common on other channels. I also like hearing your thoughts on the games. I almost backed Earthborne Rangers, but didn't (now I am regretting it). Great video!

@zacharymartin1477 6 ай бұрын

Very diverse list. I have not heard of quite a few of these. Thanks!

@Puzzu 6 ай бұрын

Always enjoy listening to your thoughts on games, great list! I just hope I have the chance to play some of these games with the limited gaming time I have these days. Happy holidays!

@DavidStutzmanProfile 6 ай бұрын

Great List! I always like to see how the games of the year end up for you. I have a few of these games, Marvel Zombies, Battle of Britain, British Way, and this makes me want to check out a few others!

@dirtactual 6 ай бұрын

It doesn’t feel like Christmas until I watch your top ten of the year. I’m excited to add them all to my collection.

@vistathon 6 ай бұрын

A few games mentioned on here that I didn't know and I now have to check out 😁👍. Thank you. Happy holidays and a great New Year to everybody.

@p.henrique9115 6 ай бұрын

Great list, as always. Thanks for sharing and have a nice end of year.

@damianperry8962 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great content. Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year!!

@Informal_Geek 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this list. Something I've always appreciated about you is how diverse your tastes are, and so this list is entertaining because it won't ever be synonymous with the likes of a top 5 euro, war, or deck building list.

@vryc 6 ай бұрын

Always look forward to these Top 10s for the year from you. It's been such a pleasure to watch you expand and branch out in your gaming interests (I remember the old Joel, that Eurogame only curmudgeon ;)) over these many many years. COIN, Eurogame, dungeon crawls, narrative sandbox open world, etc. Tons of great variety on this list. Have a great Christmas, Joel and love the hat.

@mrdarlok 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Joel, great list you covered a lot of different games than others in the industry. happy holidays to you and your family!

@dylanwatson6761 6 ай бұрын

Great list! Happy Holidays! So many games I still need to try! Very interested in checking out Basketball highlights and Earthborne Rangers.

@casgt 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos, especially the end of year. It really helps knowing what games are out there and which I might really enjoy.

@MisterAbysmul 6 ай бұрын

Always happy to see a new video from you, great to see this list. Happy holidays!

@davetempify 6 ай бұрын

Love the channel and love ging back and re-watching your reviews\tops 10's (especially the miniature games as I like your boardgame perspective in reviewing that type of game).

@badc0d3 6 ай бұрын

Great selection. Bunch of games I will need to checkout for next year.

@kylefolsom5007 6 ай бұрын

Love that your list is so unique and different than the other mainstream reviewers out there

@DanEdelen 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Joel. Always a pleasure to catch your Top 10. I think Great Western Trail: Argentina probably appeals to me most, but would love to play Earthborne Rangers as well. Have a great 2024, and I look forward to more reviews.

@gaelrebmann9629 6 ай бұрын

Every year, you have games in your top 10 that no other channel have. That's this uniqueness that I enjoy so much with your channel

@ChrisCuly 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos, always great to hear your perspective! Earthborne Rangers really intrigues me! My current number one game of the year (and all time) is Voidfall, been having a blast with it.

@fraserskomorowski2311 6 ай бұрын

I've enjoyed your videos over this year. Sold me on League of Dungeoneers with your review and grabbed the reprint with the expansion. Thanks, looking forward to 2024!

@jerg2192 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the list! First time hearing about dungeneers and i will be checking out the Kickstarter. Merry Christmas!

@davidsharonatkins7973 6 ай бұрын

Love the channel! I’ve been on an older game kick recently and love going back to your older reviews. Thanks for the content!

@keithturner5741 6 ай бұрын

Thanks once again for sharing your top ten list with us, Joel. I knew I had been enjoying your content for a long, long time, but didn't realize I was coming up on 10 consecutive years as a subscriber this coming January! Your channel is the oldest one on my activity list that I'm still subscribed to and one of the very first that helped bring me into this wonderful hobby. Thanks for all the great advice, recommendations, and overviews you've produced over those years. You've still got the touch, as you've peaked my interest with a few of the games here, especially Earthborne Rangers!

@DriveThruReview 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it Keith.

@chrisfell2621 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've appreciated all the videos and podcasts you produce this year so go enjoy the holidays. You deserve it! Merry Christmas!

@alexreichline 6 ай бұрын

Been looking forward to Earthborne Ranger. Love the look of it. Thank you for all the reviews this year.

@danielbylund1278 6 ай бұрын

Great list. Lots of games I've missed this year. My Christmas wish list just got longer.

@jkegz 6 ай бұрын

Great list, as always, Joel. Thanks for shedding light on some games that don't get the usual attention in the hobby. You've consistently picked winners that I've enjoyed.

@Patronux 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos and insightful commentary every time, Joel. We really don't have the same taste in games, but you always make every game sound like the best game ever.

@micjames9352 6 ай бұрын

Great vid....some games here that I'd not even heard out...but will definitely take a look...

@dominicparker6124 6 ай бұрын

Another great year of reviews- i like your plain speaking and insightful commentary on games. Keep it up, and have a good break.

@ericR1999 6 ай бұрын

thanks for doing this every year. always wait for yours and three others to buy my games from 2023.

@hek_kenny 6 ай бұрын

Nice list. A few titles new to me and a few surprises. Happy holidays

@tfpp1 6 ай бұрын

Happy 2023, Joel. Your videos are always a joy to watch. I recently got The British Way, glad to know it’s so high on your list (great minds and all). Merry Christmas and happy new year!

@dustinvaughan2487 6 ай бұрын

Love the list… always appreciate hearing a solid top 10 list! Thanks

@derickkelly1716 6 ай бұрын

I printed out the demo for Earthborne rangers and had a good time with it. Love the open feel and the puzzles within the various environments it presents. Very cool

@radiosonicfan1726 6 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays. Always enjoy your calm delivery. I think I only gathered to play games twice this year. I like to have had a top ten list. Pre-Covid used to game twice a week.

@tabletoptoby 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insights into those! Very helpful. 🎉

@mrsamtheman80 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video and for your reviews! Been enjoying your channel for awhile!

@RozanovaHunter 6 ай бұрын

You're presenting a really unique perspective here because a full half of the list (9,8,5,3,2) are games I haven't seen mentioned by other board game channels this year, let alone top 10.

@davec2724 6 ай бұрын

From the channels I follow, your lists always give me 2 to 3 games I either never heard of or passed over thinking it wasn't going to be anything special. Always appreciate your lists.

@theTayl0r 6 ай бұрын

Really great rundown there. Definitely going to have to try a COIN game! Thanks for the vid!

@trosty9921 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I ordered the British Way based on your review (COIN games interest me but seem daunting). Looking forward to checking out the others. Keep up the good work.

@juddjensen7578 6 ай бұрын

Great list! Super enjoyable to listen to and I look forward to getting some of these newer games to the table.

@chinwhat 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the videos you've done (and podcasts), always enjoyable

@Kherprigaze 6 ай бұрын

Great list thanks. I will have to check out some of these

@matthieucox1593 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your top 10! A lot of games I didn't even hear of. Merry Christmas to you too!

@progresspigment9593 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the great coverage this year. Nice diverse list for the top games of the year. Happy Holidays!

@jasonsolinski8753 6 ай бұрын

Always one of my favorite videos of the year, Joel! Thanks for the contest! Happy holidays!

@peterheck2728 6 ай бұрын

Great list, and thanks for all the really useful reviews over the years!

@bceagles99holla 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the content. Haven't heard of half of these, and now I am interested.

@robgleason634 6 ай бұрын

Great list Joel! With my 2nd edition D&D background as a child, your #2 pick intrigues me. Great Western Trail is another one I need to try at some point too.

@j122002 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the list! Always enjoy seeing your thoughts on games.

@carlag6326 6 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your reviews and your Top 10s--this one is no exception. I'm really interested in The British Way--subject wise and as entry into the COIN series. Best wishes to you and your family this Christmas and in 2024.

@scoopblue 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your list! Always enjoy watching your reviews.

@wakertwojerk 6 ай бұрын

Another great list. Happy Holidays and thank you for all of your hard work to supporting this hobby!

@itmegui 6 ай бұрын

Great top 10! I did not know most of them, and you got me interested in half of the games mentioned. Happy holidays!

@marcusp4278 6 ай бұрын

Great list! Some of these games I've been either curious about, or may have never considered before, but am now interested to try.

@stevensitesnbo8765 6 ай бұрын

Always love how I can count on your top 10 each year to have games on it no one talks about. Opens my eyes for new things to try every year.

@jimgrant9081 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for another year and another great Top 10 list!

@gamerchrisnorwood 6 ай бұрын

I always love your view on games! Thank you for this list (and some last-minute additions to my Christmas wishlist), and I hope you have a merry Christmas!

@FedouBC 6 ай бұрын

Great list! You put Earthborne rangers and the british way on my radar after watching your reviews, and I can't wait for your hegemony review in the future. Keep the great work!

@deejayfox1764 6 ай бұрын

Great list. I never heard of a few of these. Earthborne Rangers sounds great!

@zipcaprini9025 6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays, Joel! Cheers to another great year of content, all the years to come and for the giveaway!

@christraini6626 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and the contest. I always look forward to your annual review and your detailed and thoughtful reviews throughout the year…

@dagrinde1 6 ай бұрын

Awesome list. Love your style of explaining the games. Lot of good stuff on here I had never heard of.

@tupile 6 ай бұрын

Great list! I'm going to have to take a look at a few of these

@JMS1138 6 ай бұрын

I love your lists, Joel. I've been trying to not acquire new games and one video and I have 5 things I must check out more! Happy Holidays!

@RandomWyrd 6 ай бұрын

That’s a list I can totally vibe with, several great picks and several I’ve not seen but will be looking into more, perfect!

@hadzhere 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reviews top 10 list! Haven't played many of these, it's not been a gaming year for me unfortunately.

@nicholasbrouillette6997 6 ай бұрын

Very cool top 10! I've barely seen anything about Earthborn Rangers before so it's great to see it here and learn more about it

@TableTopTroubadour 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Joel -- always refreshing to see your takes. Always good to stop in and know you're going to get YOUR take, and that not everything has to be the hottest of the hotness! Happy Holidays!

@donr2843 6 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays! Love your content. Keep up the great work. All the best in the New Year with new games!!! ;) I hope to add at least one of your recommendations to my library…

@JoachimErdtman 6 ай бұрын

Lovely video Joel, and an interesting list. I've only played a single item from your list, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and liked it a lot. My personal 2023 favorite is probably Bier Pioniere at this time, Bruxelles 1893: Belle Epoque is also great, as is of course 51st State: Ultimate Edition.

@guanyezheng8801 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the list and happy holidays! Didn't know about Crunch time before, and it's a great find for me since I am also a basketball/NBA fan :)

@justinclark5841 6 ай бұрын

Just recently started having your videos come across my feed, i really appreciate your perspectives and approach to these reviews!

@robcannon 6 ай бұрын

Great list. I hope to get some time during the holidays to play some of these!

@middleclassboardgamer 6 ай бұрын

Great list! I've passed on Star Wars: Deckbuilder a couple of times because we have Shards of Infinity and love it and didn't feel like I needed another deckbuilding game. You have me interested in it now though.

@SetaNekoi 6 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your end of the year top ten 🎉. Great list with great commentary 😃

@pastorblake76 6 ай бұрын

Love the list. A few games that I wasn’t familiar with. Love Mike Fitzgerald’s games, but hadn’t heard anyone talk about Crunch Time yet. Thanks!

@user-du7hw4si8l 6 ай бұрын

Nice selection of games and great description of them. Enjoy the holidays.

@srpad 6 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your reviews and how you often focus on titles other don't. Also really love the music you use in your end credits.

@marioiglesias9018 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting out this top 10 list. Now I want to really play a couple of the ones you mentioned.

@jeffrhind175 6 ай бұрын

Some great games in your list Joel. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@edgarberngardt2421 6 ай бұрын

I am very new to the boardgaming hobby and your videos are a fantastic source for getting to know many of them. Thanks for them :)

@mikemcgillonline 6 ай бұрын

Great list Joel! Thanks for sharing your insight and experiences with these games you enjoyed this year. I'm really intrigued about Earthbourne Rangers, this one seemed to slip past my radar!