Top Ten Tiny or Pocket Sized Board & Card Games

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Join me for another Top Ten list where I talk about 10 great tiny or pocket sized games - at least for my coat pocket!
Too many games these days are all about giant boxes and expansions and high price tags and a million miniatures etc. What about those great little games that are small enough to not only be cheap, but you can even carry one in your pocket on your travels maybe?
Don't agree with my picks? Well how about the People's Choice which will feature after my list. Please leave a like on the video and share on social media to show your appreciation!
Also quick note - the bottom bar in my #2 near the end says "Sequel and Expansion Coming in 2021!" (forgot that the lower third would cover that up! :P)
And I'm also going to admit that I might have forgotten about Innovation - I'm so used to playing it online and I have the big box set for it with the expansions that I forgot you can get it in a smaller box which I believe would have fit in my pocket. So I'll talk about it on the podcast this Sunday so that it gets its fair share of the spotlight!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & Restrictions for the List
01:59 - #10
04:02 - #9
06:07 - #8
07:47 - #7
09:55 - #6
11:52 - #5
14:51 - #4
17:29 - #3
19:36 - #2
23:01 - #1
26:24 - Honorable Mention and Peoples Choice Top Ten
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@thecultofpop 2 жыл бұрын

Point Salad is in a tiny box in most regions. I do wish publishers would avoid oversized boxes in North America. It is largely done for shelf attention and perceived value, but the smaller the box, the more games I can buy before I run out of space.

@tlingitgirl07 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@sonofsol2869 Жыл бұрын

It's in a box the size of 7 wonders duel here in UK, it's stupid. It was in my local game store anyway

@Jootie_de_Kop 11 ай бұрын

Point Salad has the tiniest box ever, just like Sushi Go.

@Majkl9102 10 ай бұрын

In Czech edition it is size of standard card game box as Bang, No Thanks, The Game, or card board box Hanabi version.

@dr.angerous 3 ай бұрын

@@Majkl9102it can't be bought anywhere here

@sewaprolo 3 жыл бұрын

Valley of the Kings is such an underrated gem. It's one of my favorites and plays best with two people. Such a good game.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, never gets talked about, why do I have to do the talking all the time? :P

@geekinmeout 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple 😄😄😄

@revimfadli4666 Жыл бұрын

I guess Star Realms took the KS spotlight back then, despite its cloggier Ascension-style market

@sangnguyentan1911 6 ай бұрын

do you know any way to get hold of the old versions of the game, all 3 of them? I cannot find any of them available anywhere online at all

@billable1861 4 ай бұрын

Hive pocket was an excellent choice. Hanamikoji is one of those games I’ve heard such good things about and I played on TTS and we were both like… that was a fun thought experiment. Nothing I would pay money to own and replay often.

@steven9766 3 жыл бұрын

That Space Balls reference was hilarious

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Used it with Gloom haven once before! 😅

@FrancoisLandryCorbin 3 жыл бұрын

Here are my pick (a lot of Button Shy Wallet Games here): 1) Sprawlopolis (A great Button Shy game for solo plays) 2) Agropolis (Another great Button Shy game, based on the Sprawlopolis system) 3) Hive Pocket (we have played this game anywhere, from mountain tops, to the beach, in parks, etc.) 4) Battle Line (My Roland's Revenge Game 2nd Edition is tiny and easily fit in a pocket) 5) Skulls of Sedlec (Another great Button Shy game that is great from 1 to 4 players) 6) Food Chain Island (Another great Button Shy game for solo plays) 7) Valley of the Kings (An awesome series of deckbuilders in such a small package) 8) Innovation (Such a great game for 2 players) 9) Circle the Wagons (A great Button Shy game if you want the Sprawlopolis scoring system for a great 2-player game) 10) Seasons of Rice (A good Button Shy game about laying rice paddies)

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Innovation should have made the list, but I forgot you could get it in a tiny box form!!! :'(

@finecommathanks 3 жыл бұрын

I got one of those little deck boxes for star realms that lets you sleeve them and keep the trade deck separate from the starter decks. But it still goes in a bag real easy and travels really well. Great way to kill 20-30 minutes and if you're with someone that really vibes with the game you can kill a couple hourse.

@quiescent1530 3 жыл бұрын

Duel decks are a discontinued product line. They've been replaced by challenger decks. However, if we're keeping it pocket sized the new product line Jump Start from magic allows you to simply put together two booster packs and your deck is ready. Kind of like the game Smash Up with only two booster packs per deck needed. Very compact.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Shame they are, but you can still obtain them from places. However if challenger decks take up the same space, simply replace like for like.

@SideGameLLC 3 жыл бұрын

Great list Luke! I loved hearing about your positive memories attached to the games!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@piercefabruada3851 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Nice content! I also want to share this Lagim Card game that my family and I are enjoying. It's amazing that they actually came up with the idea of Philippine Folklore since it's kind of dying down a bit. It will surely educate future generations.

@EvanBly 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite pocket-sized game is Best Treehouse Ever from Green Couch Games, like a card drafting version of Dream Home, but every card is a great illustration of an extreme room for a treehouse! Love Letter was a given, but there's so many on this list I still have to try!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'd give Treehouse a go.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

I'm also going to admit that I might have forgotten about Innovation - I'm so used to playing it online and I have the big box set for it with the expansions that I forgot you can get it in a smaller box which I believe would have fit in my pocket. So I'll talk about it on the podcast this Sunday so that it gets its fair share of the spotlight! :P

@TheRatedOniChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be too rough with you, after all, you have the big box (so jealous), is not like you had a Love Letter like bag for it so it can be forgiven.

@gs24-xor 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend playing it with all the expansions?

@frostbyte11 2 жыл бұрын

I need more games like Hive lol. What do you all recommend for small and durable games?

@geekinmeout 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this vid. I've been looking for small pocket games. Thanks to you, I found a few that have piqued my interest. Two of my favorite games are Chrononauts and Innovation. I just picked up The Crew, but haven't played it yet.

@TheBrokenMeeple 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@olivieretdaniellejolyjacqu1421 9 ай бұрын

I would highly recommend "6 Nimmt" in that category. Scales insanely well also. And easy to teach.

@TheBrokenMeeple 9 ай бұрын

I never got into 6 Nimmt, not sure why.

@mattyoder9441 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is Sail to India. I haven't tried some of the small ones you mention like Valley of the Kings; sounds like I would like that one. Others in my top 5 (I haven't played enough games to really have a top 10, which would basically be almost any small games that I've ever played) would include Love Letter (the Hobbit version), Age of War, Coup, and the trick-taking game Rook.

@stevewithington1787 2 жыл бұрын

Only just discovered this video, but this is probably the biggest level of crossover I’ve had with any of your lists, as I own five of them. My top ten, in no particular order: Sticheln, Hanabi, Saboteur, Steam Donkey, Cockroach Poker, Hive Pocket, Mr Jack Pocket, Hey That’s My Fish, Onirim and Deep Sea Adventure.

@tourguidechuck 3 ай бұрын

Can't believe nobody recommended Pass The Pigs/Pig mania! I bring it to bars all the time. It has a great "table presence" and have had many people randomly join. Not a complicated game but still fun!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 ай бұрын

That's a new one on me!

@chasisaac1094 2 жыл бұрын

I want you to know I bought Valley of the Kings Afterlife strictly on this recommendation. what a great game for solo play (dummy player version)! This has quickly gone to the top of the list for games. Cannot wait to show it to my wife.

@TheBrokenMeeple 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, I hope she does!

@hairygnome1787 3 жыл бұрын

Geat video. So Valley of The Kings is yet another game to add to my ever growing wishlist !

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

It's so good!

@trudilm3864 11 ай бұрын

There's a great wee pocket game that even supermarkets are selling: Monopoly Deal.

@TheBrokenMeeple 11 ай бұрын

🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

@trudilm3864 11 ай бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple Is that disapproval? It's a sharp, fast take that which is simplity itself to pick up.

@TheBrokenMeeple 11 ай бұрын

@@trudilm3864 really didn't get on with last time I tried it. A very lucky take that game, not my style of game.

@madhujith 5 ай бұрын

My top pocket games would be: Scout Startups Valley of the Kings Trick of the Rails 6 Nimmt No Thanks Village Rails (Really doesn't need such a big box) Arboretum

@jefff.2052 3 жыл бұрын

Current favorite in the size to game ratio...Ohanami. Also Parade and The Crew. And Fantasy Realms. Qwixx has a small box too.

@brianfoley1805 3 жыл бұрын

Agree on Ohanami

@Stinger420 3 жыл бұрын

Good call on Qwixx! My roommate and I play it fairly often. If you play a lot, it may help to know that there is a good Qwixx score card (with built-in option to select variant score cards) on the android app store.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Ohanami is one I'd like to try but not seen it in practice.

@jefff.2052 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, and I know it's not strictly in the spirit of the list, but Hanamikoji is one of my favorites too, and its box is just a bit bigger than it needs to be. I make travel boxes for some games on my 3D printer, and the one I made for Hanamikoji is one of my favorites, Makes it truly pocketable. www.thingiverse.com/thing:3718511

@bookaddict777 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that this list was not all roll and writes, a genre that I do not particularly enjoy - although I do enjoy Silver and Gold. Thanks, Luke!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of roll and write games aren't actually tiny though, they are big boxes that you couldn't fit in your pocket.

@vangelisevangelou 3 жыл бұрын

Great list, Luke. I love small-box games, when they are good. I own your top two and I just ordered no thanks. I am surprised not to hear Jaipur mentioned, it's the same size as hanamikoji.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

I think the current version is too big a box. Even so I play it mainly for my dad.

@vangelisevangelou 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple Well, there is only one way to find out; grab your jacket! :) It seems like your dad is partial towards India-themed games.

@luckysteven7 2 жыл бұрын

Great list I love playing In-between memoarrr! And rocky road a la mode

@drew8235 Жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying small box games from both Oink Games and Looney Labs right now. Not everything they do is brilliant, but enough of them are.

@quaoar2264 Жыл бұрын

I recommend Age of Galaxy which scales very well from 1 to 4 players, at least if you include the 5 pnp solo scenarios.

@revimfadli4666 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of Hanamikoji, Air, Land & Sea offers a similar experience, streamlined with 3 suits instead of 5, yet is much deeper due to highly emergent card effects, plus the ability to tactically retreat from a fight, cutting your losses(or rather, your opponent's gain)

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

That doesn't sound like it's even the same kind of game?

@revimfadli4666 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple part of what I called "similar experience" still includes trying to win more suits/center cards than your opponent, and you win each of them by having a bigger sum for that suit/center card than your opponent does. And it has some bluffing through facedown cards(though in a different combo-y way by using other cards to flip them). I only mentioned some of the differences.

@paulallison6418 3 жыл бұрын

I like the MTG duel decks too for all the same reasons. I too used to play MTG tournaments back in the 90's. Cockroach poker looks interesting, never seen that or most likely I have overlooked it. Love Star realms, I have a few little expansions for it which all go in, we play it more often than Dominion. Hanamikoji is one I should pick up. Valley of the Kings looks like one I might like, love the theme and like deck builders.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

The best! Definitely try at least one of those last two!

@alexanderpopov3587 3 жыл бұрын

Nice list! Few more suggestions - Port Royal, Palm Island, Welcome To The Dungeon, Friday, Skull King

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Added!

@Lost13 3 жыл бұрын

Great list. When I bike camp it's essential to keep games small.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@brandbryson3616 3 жыл бұрын

Innovation and Oh My Goods would make my list. Great choices here.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! In the description I mention Innovation because I'm used to playing it online and I have the deluxe box set so I forgot that you could get it in a tiny box on its own. So in the podcast on Sunday I'll retcon and give it its dues.

@tamaravanheel3758 3 жыл бұрын

Nice list, I like Circle the wagons as a smal box game, a nice box with a drawer so you don’t need a rubber band is Calavera, a highly interactive roll and write.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks, Button Shy right? I barely know any of their games and the ones I do know I'm not mad for. But they got a huge line up.

@tamaravanheel3758 3 жыл бұрын

That’s right, I’ve got sprawlopolis and circle the wagons, the last one I like the best. The drafting mechanism is nice, you can take one card from the first 3 in the circle (like Patchwork), but if you decide to take the third card, your opponent can take the other 2. Do you want to benefit your opponent to take the better card for your plans?

@FalkFlak 3 жыл бұрын

"Tiny size" is such a huge category. Card games like Star Realms or a bunch of trick-taking card games like Texas Shootout (not Hold'em!) usually occupy my top 10 "tiny" positions. Although putting big complex games into tiny boxes is fascinating in itself. It makes the designers focus on what's important. *Tiny Epic Kingdoms* impressed me a lot in terms of what they put into the small box compared to bigger versions of 4X games. I don't think it's fiddly. *Castles of Burguny - The Card Game*, and *San Juan 2nd. Ed.* (what they also sell as Puerto Rico - The Card game in germany and it drives me nuts!) I find are also impressive games.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

San Juan is in a big box though is it not?

@FalkFlak 3 жыл бұрын

San Juan Second Edition is a Card Game (and it's really good) . I remember the box being relatively small. The Original is a big box game.

@chrisgallo2236 2 жыл бұрын

Coloretto is a nice little game we like that would definitely fit in your pocket.

@steelman774 3 жыл бұрын

I have a copy of For Sale that is the factory box the size of a fat deck of playing cards that plays 3-6 players in two phases (open bid and then blind bid) in about 30 or so minutes. Great solid game!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

I recall there been a pocket version of For Sale.

@joaquinperezblanca6242 Жыл бұрын

Great video Luke! I should add Beasty Bar, Bahamas, Red 7, Virus, Silenze (Zombie City), Dungeon Riders, Bang and Fantasy Realms. Good job! Greetings from Spain!

@TheBrokenMeeple Жыл бұрын

Greetings!

@toddboughn5168 9 ай бұрын

Small Box Games (the company) has some interesting titles. Omen and Hemloch are worth checking out (if they're still in print - the publisher tends toward very small print runs). Saboteur is also a great pick.

@christinacampbellbooks 4 ай бұрын

Valley of the Kings sounds brilliant. And I've never heard of it before! Just added to my list ☺

@TheBrokenMeeple 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@a.d.samano7873 Жыл бұрын

The Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction, Pocket Mars and Pocket Sub. Tiny and Small Sized Board/Card Games. Even Air, Land and Sea. Infinity Gauntlet is fun when you are able to get all the Infinity Stones.

@winstonhammonds3314 3 жыл бұрын

Some great choices! My family loves Coup. Ohanami is a fun little game as well

@winstonhammonds3314 3 жыл бұрын

A Fake Artist Goes to New York has become a family favorite as well

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Ohanami i need to try.

@stevekingswell9143 3 жыл бұрын

Coup is great, it would be on my list too

@dragonshadow1902 Жыл бұрын

I only have to carry 1 small game to play hundreds...a deck of cards.

@Urutsini 3 жыл бұрын

Great list. Would love to see a Micro game list. ie, games that could fit in a shirt pocket.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Not many I can think of that are good! :P

@jefff.2052 3 жыл бұрын

Those would mostly be small card games. Some are tiny with their own packaging, some could be carried in a smaller card box than their retail box. I'm thinking Tussie Mussie, Sprawlopolis and Circle the Wagons from Button Shy...Star Realms, Fantasy Realms, Palm Island...

@steelman774 3 жыл бұрын

Also, Mint Tin Apocalypse. It’s even in a small tin for mint tins.

@Caidezes 3 жыл бұрын

@@jefff.2052 Basically everything from Button Shy, honestly. Most of their wallet games are good.

@asura899 2 жыл бұрын

Claim Pocket, Gold, Palastgeflüster

@neelsb7889 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting... thanks for your video and the time to bring these games to our attention :)

@TheBrokenMeeple Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@flickingbollocks5542 Жыл бұрын

A pack of cards can fit in your pocket. A few can.

@aduraes 3 жыл бұрын

Age of War is a nice small game also. And you could also add The Crew for a trick taking option (just compared its size with Hanamikoji on my shelf) 😁

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Age of War is fine, just not top ten material - are you sure about The Crew? I'm putting them together and The Crew is longer and bulkier than Hanamikoji - However I wonder if you have a different version. The Crew is KOSMOS and my Hanamikoji is specifically EmperorS4 - do you have perhaps an American version that brought it over (or whereever you're based) that made the box larger?

@aduraes 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple Curious... Both of mine were purchased in the UK, Hanamikoji being EmperorS4 - made in Taiwan - and The Crew is from KOSMOS - made in Poland - as well. But might be from different reprints, as the box of the latter is slightly smaller (~17.7x12.8x4.0 cm for The Crew vs 19.0x13.5x4.0cm for Hanamikoji, some pics from the front ( ibb.co/9ts6RKT ) and side ( ibb.co/B6tQxmX )). In any case, you can always remove them from their boxes😂. To be fair, between both I prefer Hanamikoji 😊, but thought The Crew might be worth an honorable mention. Great list by the way.👍 Cheers! PS: Valley of the Kings is one that unfortunately never crossed my path. 😒 But I'm curious about it.

@humfreeze6292 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke - I know you said this didn't make your list because it didn't fit your pocket, but it fits in my coat pocket = "Conspiracy" - I love this game and its art 🙂

@TheBrokenMeeple 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was tough and go size wise for that one.

@JonoNZBoardGamer 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with you on Deep Sea Adventure! A boring game where pushing your luck never pays off

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I mean who can possibly reach the deep areas and survive?

@chriscookesuffolk 4 күн бұрын

At last. I've been looking for a channel hosted by a gamer with a mild west country accent for some time.

@kosterix123 3 ай бұрын

Votk Afterlife is fantastic and has a wealth of cool solo options.

@kimoro9643 3 жыл бұрын

cool list! have you tried Matcha? kinda has hanamikoji vibes but I like it more :) also, Mr. Jack Pocket, Spicy and Saboteur!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, new on me - still want to try Mr Jack in any form and not a Saboteur fan.

@revimfadli4666 3 жыл бұрын

@SunnyNeuroshima 3 жыл бұрын

Luke Hector, AKA Del Boy Trotter, strikes again! Great video.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Del boy or Doctor Who, I've had both!

@ondrejjanosik5114 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Hive Pocket enjoyer myself, great game with 10 seconds setup.

@pecktec 3 жыл бұрын

I like ultra tiny epic galaxies.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Fair do's, I've yet to get into any of the Tiny Epics.

@pecktec 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple well if you choose one to try I recommend galaxy. Some of the others are not as good. Although I do love the new pirate one.

@alarrad 3 жыл бұрын

Citadels small box should make the list😀

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

My mate asked me if that would work - not sure, it's not the smallest box in the world, but wonder if it could fit in the pocket. But I have the 2016 version and wouldn't look back!

@steelman774 3 жыл бұрын

I carry the old skinny box and it’s great, but I have been drooling over the 2016 edition with it’s 3rd character deck and character chits for the middle of the table. Yum!

@jamesbrazeal3847 3 жыл бұрын

Great list Luke

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@manramen 10 ай бұрын

Proof that fun times can indeed be had with a small package (i thank you) :D

@henrywyrley-birch2917 3 жыл бұрын

THE CREW! How come no one mentioned THE CREEEEW! Such a great game! I've absolutely smashed my copy to bits with so much use and travel

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Because its not pocket sized. The box is 50% bigger than Hanamikojis was.

@steelman774 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with The Crew being tiny but still brilliant... but, it is about the same outer size as Silver&Gold but thinner than the HearoRealms boxes where they’ll both fit into most jacket inside pockets, but they travel with me outside of the box which goes against the rules of his list.

@Soundeba 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's not popular in the UK but the I always have Skyjo and Punto in my bag. Skylo scale well from 2 to 8 players. Punto is fun from 2 to 4 players. You can also try Skull King and Bla5t (or Blast).

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Not even heard of those ones!

@RocketMagnetUK 3 жыл бұрын

Some games are "all box" and if you take them out they are highly portable. For example Cartographers is a Deck of cards a couple of pencils and a few game sheets. So there are some highly portable games once you take away the box. Some of the reason for bigger boxes is room to store expansion content so it's not all just marketing. BTW your Thumbnail looks a bit flasher in the park :P

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, well I'm covered! :P I was thinking more back alley market dealer! ;-)

@wmcduff 4 ай бұрын

You might not like Deep Sea Adventure, but Oink Games' Startups and Maskmen are worth checking out. Maskmen is a particularly interesting card shedding game, it's just weird but good. Also, Tichu!

@gs24-xor 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome top 10! But quite curiuos that you didnt add or even mention Abyss Conspiracy

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

You obviously skipped the introduction then. 😉

@gs24-xor 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple I did, sorry, but now that I've watched it, I can say it's a shame It wont fit on your pocket, but what If you use a hoody with a front pocket where you can warm both hands? Subjective as you said 😁

@jamessherman7797 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the fun review. Would the newly released Azul Mini meet your criteria as a pocket game? Might be just a bit oversized for a pocket but it does come in a cloth bag with handles. Anyways, for Azul fans, it plays the same as the big box Azul and is great for travel. How about doing a video about travel games?

@TheBrokenMeeple 11 ай бұрын

It's too big for a pocket but it's smaller size.

@pcjmwhyle1452 Жыл бұрын

Lady and the Tiger is one of our Go To Take on campervan holiday, as covers so many player counts

@TheBrokenMeeple Жыл бұрын

Still on my shelf but I think only mainly because I like how it looks.

@pcjmwhyle1452 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple the cards are lovely.

@jessicapearson9479 Жыл бұрын

Oh, here in the us there is a point salad card game that is small and you can fit it into a coat pocket like on the coat you showed at the beginning.

@TheBrokenMeeple Жыл бұрын

Yeah I've seen it, annoyingly we didn't get it!

@jaz762 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, on your #4 transition graphic, what game is that in the bottom image?

@TheBrokenMeeple 2 жыл бұрын

Elder Sign

@Janisurai 6 ай бұрын

cool video! (also why does your accent sometimes sound American??) :-D

@TheBrokenMeeple 6 ай бұрын

Because I watch far too many American youtubers or shows! :D

@reshyn 3 ай бұрын

great channel! Greetings from Italy

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@erebusrat 3 жыл бұрын

What version of Point Salad that you own comes in that big of a box?! Mine could easily fit in a coat pocket.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Apparently the first version from AEG was a bigger box and only a recent reprint made it smaller.

@SolviKaaber 3 жыл бұрын

Great list Luke, you mentioned some great pocket games. My top 10 pocket game list would also have Love Letter (or the Marvel one), Star Realms, Hive Pocket and Hanamikoji just like yours. But it would also include the lovely drafting game Ohanami, the campy trick-taking game Wizard and the head to head thinky card game Air Land & Sea. It’s sad to hear you haven’t played many Button Shy Games. I think they’re absolutely awesome. Sprawlopolis is even just my fourth favourite so it misses out on my top 10, while the following 3 all make it; Circle the Wagons, Skulls of Sedlec and Tussie Mussie. They’re big games in small wallets.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Ohanami is one I'd like to try but not seen it in practice. I'd try the Button Shy ones even though I think you can go "too small" for a game. But wouldn't want to buy them all first.

@kontactseth 3 жыл бұрын

Surprised Dale of Merchants games didn't make the list even though they were mentioned. The numbered games are easy to travel with. Clearly the collection box wouldn't work but same is true of Valley of the Kings premium.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to travel with yes, but I set myself the caveat of being coat pocket sized and the DoM sets are too large.

@brentdnowicki 3 жыл бұрын

Valley of the Kings Last Rites is available on Amazon in the US. It is the same box size.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Good! Validated!! 😅

@brentdnowicki 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple No problem Luke, happy to help.

@kosterix123 3 жыл бұрын

That’s number 3. Afterlife is nr 2

@henryjoconnell 10 ай бұрын

Might not be good enough to make top 10 but Kariba definitely qualifies in terms of its size

@c7hu1hu66 3 жыл бұрын

Harbour is one of my favorite tiny box games.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

It was OK, I don't hear of it much.

@c7hu1hu66 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple It’s not mind blowing or anything, but it definitely packs quite a punch for coming in a small enough box to fit in your coat pocket. I have base game with expansion all sleeved in my copy, and is always with me when traveling.

@FrancisPelletier 2 жыл бұрын

Point Salad in French from Giganic is a tiny metal box.

@sushi_mermaid7116 3 ай бұрын

I just found your channel with this video!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard and enjoy!

@pnutbutrncrackers Жыл бұрын

0:52 -- Very sharp coat!👌

@TheBrokenMeeple Жыл бұрын

New one is even better!

@pnutbutrncrackers Жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple Not easy to believe sight-unseen.😄 It's that nice.

@jonathanspinney3434 3 жыл бұрын

Mottainai is game that easily fits in a pocket. I enjoy playing this game and it would have ended up on my list.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

I've played it, a friend has it. I liked it fine, but man it's hard trying to gauge what to do at times. It gave me the sense of Innovation but I prefer Innovation.

@rafaelblancourt7396 3 жыл бұрын

The Devir edition of Point Salad can be considered pocket size, I have it myself. That may be a suitable explanation for all the votes.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm been told, so yeah perfectly valid and it could have made my Top 10 near the bottom if I had that version.

@elgranchuy 3 жыл бұрын

Other cool games that fit the description as well LLAMA, Port royal, Schotten Totten, palm islands

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Not tried two and the other two I really don't like! (Royal/Schotten) :P - would at least like to try the two I've not seen in action though.

@eileenbond6107 8 ай бұрын

I also like fluxx, and loonacy, and Gloom

@samimerila1074 3 жыл бұрын

Tussie Mussie and Startups are fine games that haven’t been mentioned. And Innovation is pure gold but it came up in the comments already.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

I only know a couple of Button Shy games but I wouldn't mind trying more. I didn't particularly like Startups. In the description I mention Innovation because I'm used to playing it online and I have the deluxe box set so I forgot that you could get it in a tiny box on its own. So in the podcast on Sunday I'll retcon and give it its dues.

@samimerila1074 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple innovation is great. As was your list. How about Grizzled and Oriflamme? At least the boxes I have are rather small.

@bushibayushi 3 жыл бұрын

I would add Third Edition of Innovation to this list!

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍 I forgot it came in a tiny box.

@NikolajLepka 9 ай бұрын

Honestly, I only really like the deluxe edition of Hanabi. The version that uses mahjong style tiles instead of cards. Much better game feel, though also much bigger box

@pm71241 Жыл бұрын

SHOBU. Not the retail box... But you can play this with stuff you find lying around on the beach or in the forest. I bet you can even play it on a volcano mountain top. I didn't see a game on this list, I'd rather play..

@katerinafeiglova7886 3 жыл бұрын

Hanabi is my ultimate favorite but I would also like to suggest new-ish game Kompromat.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

.............that's a new one, I'll have to look that up!

@tozmom615 3 жыл бұрын

Just goes to show size isn’t everything. 🤪. Thanks for the video. Some interesting suggestions in there for me to check out.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@perwesterlund1725 3 жыл бұрын

True, its not the size but how you play with it.

@elephantchessboard9060 Жыл бұрын

5:30 through non communication you try and see how well you can do. sounds like my parents marriage

@marie-evebelanger7780 2 жыл бұрын

There is a version of point salad in a tiny metal box. I have it and it fits in my pocket 😉 and it is not a huge pocket !

@TheBrokenMeeple 2 жыл бұрын

Grrr I need that one!

@kosterix123 3 жыл бұрын

Valley of the kings: it might interest you that there are 4 AI different opponents for free for it. As a PvE I recommend One Deck Dungeon.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried ODD yet.

@kosterix123 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple If you're prone to addiction, stay far away from ODD.

@stefansibbes2440 3 жыл бұрын

You´ve got the big box version of point salad? Most people have the pocket-size one thats why you found it in honourable mentions.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the Alderac one? I wasn't aware they re-released it in a tiny box. If they have, then fair enough that could be a solid contender.

@JeroenBudts 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenMeeple my version from White Goblin Games is also in a tiny box

@Saxement 3 жыл бұрын

@@JeroenBudts Jup, and the same goes for the WGG version of Sushi Go.

@JeroenBudts 3 жыл бұрын

@@Saxement correct. Both games are sitting next to each other on my shelve 🙂

@danieltaylor3755 3 жыл бұрын

Are any of these games coop or solo?

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

Valley has an OK solo mode. The rest, not so much. However in the People's Choice, Sprawlopolis is one of the more highly regarded solo games in that list.

@maureenb2002 3 ай бұрын

What about Flux? I’m really surprised that none of them came up. I’ve loved every version I’ve played and I just played Star Trek Chrono-Trek and it was fantastic as well.

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 ай бұрын

Definitely not a flux fan, it's just random nonsense that drags on forever.

@Ducky2317 8 ай бұрын

I am surprised none of the Tiny Epic games made the list, or the MINT games

@TheBrokenMeeple 8 ай бұрын

I don't find them that fun really. Galaxies is overrated.

@81pariahsg Жыл бұрын

I don't get the buzz for deep sea adventure either.. played it, thought that's neat. Don't want to play again as one play was enough for me

@TheBrokenMeeple Жыл бұрын

Thankfully I never see it being played any more.

@jeffreymishra-marzetti9194 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fun video. I enjoy most of your picks too. One you didn't mention, but could also be a good pocket game is Fantasy Realms. I love it's replayability, much like Hanamikoji. Also, you showed the tile expansion for Hanamikoji, have you played it with that? Is it worth getting to a hold of? And, is t intergratable with Jixia Academy?

@TheBrokenMeeple 3 жыл бұрын

The expansions have not been released yet. And I know of Fantasy Realms from the Spiel nominees but not seen a copy to play it.

@eileenbond6107 8 ай бұрын

"iota" is a very tiny but great game!!!