Hey Rhiannon, thanks for another great playthrough! This one looks really interesting, kind of like Minesweeper on old Windows machines. Between your final thoughts and Luke Hector’s review, this’ll be the first time I’ll buy a game based on your video (not that I haven’t been massively tempted before, ha ha!) Have a great weekend!
@rutgerdejong17003 күн бұрын
Will you make a solo playthrough video of the expansion?
@bluedogboardgames2 күн бұрын
I may do at some point! It's a very long game so it won't be anytime soon I'm afraid if I do make one however. The gameplay is very much the same as the base game (minus the small vivarium phase) and I have a playthrough of that one on the channel which should help :)
@rutgerdejong17002 күн бұрын
@@bluedogboardgames Yeah I watched that one! I have the base game myself too. I just love watching playthroughs of games I love haha.
@lizbenson2763 күн бұрын
I love Uwe games and felt similar to you about Glass Road. I didn't have a problem with Wayfarers, enjoyed it. For Meadow, try the Solo Campfire Variant--gives the game a little bit more without being too much for a chill time.
@bluedogboardgames2 күн бұрын
I'll definitely be giving that a go! Thank you!
@jemima27226 күн бұрын
Hi Rhiannon - I'm so glad I've found your channel. I was recommended this game on Kickstarter and based off your two reviews (base game and expansion) and your playthrough (though only 40mins in) I've bitten the bullet and pledged. Thank you so much for your thorough reviews and the effort you have put in. I'm very new to the world of solo board games so will be looking at your other videos. Also this playthrough is so soothing to watch after a long day 💜
@bluedogboardgames5 күн бұрын
Jemima thank you so much for your lovely comments and welcome in!! I hope you find some solo games to enjoy - it's such a great hobby and hope you fall in love with it like I have! And thank you also for your kind words on the reviews/playthrough! I hope you love it as much as I do when you get your hands on it!
@wiblick7 күн бұрын
So thrilled they sent you the expansion, your original in-depth review tipped me into purchasing the original (retail), I'll back the deluxe expansion since it's going to be the only one.
@bluedogboardgames5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I really hope you loved the game after I'd hyped it up haha!
@bookaddict7778 күн бұрын
Glad to see that vlog back, Rhiannon!
@bluedogboardgames5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! :)
@Ivy-lr8qq8 күн бұрын
Meadow is one of my favorites! I do find that it becomes much more challenging when playing with someone as opposed to the randomization of the solo. I’ve been holding off on keystone North America until the new version comes out, it’s been difficult because it just looks so good!
@bluedogboardgames5 күн бұрын
Yes I think I agree with that, I definitely need to play it more solo to see how I feel a bit more! I'm excited to try the slightly more competitive solo mode on BGG too. I hope you love Keystone when you get it! I'm so excited for the new version!!
@Ivy-lr8qq8 күн бұрын
Meadow is one of my favorites! I do find that it becomes much more challenging when playing with someone as opposed to the randomization of the solo. I’ve been holding off on keystone North America until the new version comes out, it’s been difficult because it just looks so good!
@darin-kaКүн бұрын
There will be a new version?! When?
@wrathseaker8 күн бұрын
great content.keep it up.
@bwdiederich9 күн бұрын
Wayfarers is also the game that made me realize I like fixed rounds! The automas are my least favorite from all Garphill games, just so so fast.
@bluedogboardgames9 күн бұрын
Glad it's not just me! It's quite funny how long it's taken me to make that realisation about fixed rounds! I'm quite interested in playing other Garphill games just to see if it was an anomaly for me... especially if the automas may be less mean!!
@alc56269 күн бұрын
Great vlog, looking forward to the buttons and bugs video.
@bluedogboardgames9 күн бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully soon! I'm having a lot of fun with it 😁 thank you for watching!
@JSkyF9 күн бұрын
Meadow is one of my favorite games 😊
@bluedogboardgames9 күн бұрын
It's a lot lighter than I expected but I've definitely been enjoying it! I've found a slightly more competitive solo version on BGG too so I'm going to give that a try as well. It's so beautiful I really love the artwork!
@three-quartersbadger292911 күн бұрын
I think that you sold me on this. I'm a longtime fun of the ZT video games, and I just found out about the board game. The fact that it has a solo mode is a big selling point for me, though £114 quid from Switzerland is dear. Greetings from Staffordshire.
@bluedogboardgames11 күн бұрын
Hello I'm so glad you've found it! I really have a great time with it! It's absolutely a big investment though and I know the game is not going to be for everyone (the solo is a 'beat your own score' for example) so I thought it was quite important for people to see how the solo mode worked to see if it fits their taste. Lucky for me I love it - I hope you do too if you make the leap!
@seanm333011 күн бұрын
Hey Rhiannon - once again a really great long-form review, thank you! I've kind of run out of space for new games, so I've slowed way down on new purchases. Not many new Kickstarters for me for the next little while 😞.
@seanm333011 күн бұрын
Oh and I see you featured on the Kickstarter page as well, congrats!
@bluedogboardgames11 күн бұрын
Hi Sean and thank you! I'm at that point as well - I have now implemented a 'one in, one out' system...but so far I've got the 'one in' part sorted but have not yet done the 'one out' bit! It's so hard when there's so many good games!
@madquest811 күн бұрын
Ooohh! Everything looks so fancy!!... and the game looks good as well.
@bluedogboardgames11 күн бұрын
It's such a gorgeous production (and of course will be even better at release!). The game is one of my absolute favourites but is definitely a crunchy one 😁
@EfrainRiveraJunior12 күн бұрын
I would stay away from BBG, its toxic community, and racist moderators.
@travelinwithTODD12 күн бұрын
Another Rhiannon video...yes, please!
@bluedogboardgames12 күн бұрын
Enjoy Todd! I love Zoo Tycoon so much I was so excited to try this expansion out! :D
@travelinwithTODD12 күн бұрын
@bluedogboardgames it's great they sent you this for review. The channel is growing. You look so happy doing what you're doing. And as I have said numerous times. Continued sucess to you.
@bluedogboardgames12 күн бұрын
It is so great indeed I'm so grateful! And you're very sweet thank you very much for the kind words, very best wishes to you 🥰
@travelinwithTODD12 күн бұрын
@@bluedogboardgameson a different topic, dis you ever play Le Havre? I didn't see it in your Uwe playthroughs. I just picked up a used copy, never played for 25 dollars(US). My Uwe collection is growing!
@bluedogboardgames12 күн бұрын
No Le Havre was one that was on my radar but I decided not to go for it in the end as I have read that it's a bit hit and miss solo. If I was going to add one more game to the Uwe collection it would have been Le Havre! You'll have to let me know what you think of it, I could add it onto my ranking list at a later date if it's super good 😁
@Cheko22217 күн бұрын
Love the review! Awesome and thank you! I just got this game with the expansion so im excited
@pillfinken17 күн бұрын
Wow, just found your channel... and you opened my world to solo board gaming!! ❤
@bluedogboardgames17 күн бұрын
Welcome on in!! Thank you for being here! I hope you find some games you enjoy 😊 there's so many games that can be played solo to explore! 🥰
@ricardas.sАй бұрын
At 21:28 you forgot to upgrade one of your tiles :( Also, after receiving income, you can immediately use those coins to surround bonuses since bonuses are received after income. For example, at 1:11:00 you can get that bonus with coins received after the income phase.
@chrishudson9525Ай бұрын
Very useful. Thank you.
@seanm3330Ай бұрын
Hey Rhiannon, thanks for another great play-through! I played this one solo a couple of years back and unfortunately it wasn’t for me. It seemed a bit forced, bland and not a lot of fun. Maybe a 4/10.
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Hey Sean! Thank you so much for watching! Yea I agree, bland is definitely a good word for it. I find it's over before you know it and feels flat as I find nothing much is achieved!
@travelinwithTODDАй бұрын
i do have a lot of uwe games, but i do not have this one. that's for the playthrough and thoughts. as always. i love the channel and continued support to you.
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Thank you so much Todd 😁 best wishes to you! I'm glad I've played it but not sure it's entirely for me. There's a new Uwe game coming soon called Black Forest I believe which is a reiteration of Glass Road which looks to improve on things a lot!
@bookaddict777Ай бұрын
I enjoy this game quite a bit despite the fact that I have never gotten close to the 30-point level (my closest is 27.5 points and I did that exactly once!) Thanks for the playthrough, Rhiannon.
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and the continued support!! 😁 Yea it's definitely a challenging one, I think my best was 26 and that was with a lucky few draws of very linked buildings...tricky!! Glad you enjoy the game 😊
@allsmileАй бұрын
I’ve only played once and I lost 74-72, but I think that must have been on easy. Either way I loved the game and now I want to get it to the table again. Thanks for the playthrough!
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed the game, it's definitely a tough one to beat but we'll get there...!!
@bookaddict777Ай бұрын
This is such a good game! I very much enjoy it although I have never played it solo. I am going to have to give it a try at some point. Thanks for the playthrough, Rhiannon!
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Agree it's really something special! I hope you love it solo when you try it! Thank you for the support and the watch 🥰😁
@bung1975Ай бұрын
Love this game! Thanks for posting this game!
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Me too!! Thank you for watching 🥰😊
@bwdiederichАй бұрын
Hooray! Been very much looking forward to this one, I keep adding it to carts various places and taking it out again.
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Ohhh you must let me know what you think of it if you do bite the bullet! I hope the video helps with the decision making! 😁
@travelinwithTODDАй бұрын
worker placement and dice drafting...i am in! thanks for the video. good to see you back again!
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Thank you Todd, and thank you for sticking around 🥰😁 I hope you enjoy it, I really love this game a lot!
@travelinwithTODDАй бұрын
@@bluedogboardgames ordering it right now! your opinion matters!
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
I really hope you love it too!! 😁🥰
@steveschlepphorstАй бұрын
I believe May is "tap to activate" in later printings, FWIW.
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Ahh that would be good if that's the case! I think that's probably the fairest way
@seanm3330Ай бұрын
Woohoo, Rhiannon Returns! Does that mean that the Frosthaven playthrough is done?
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
The whole campaign playthrough coming soon...only 200 hours long! 😁😂
@paulsalomon27Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for doing a playthrough of this!
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
Of course!! Thank you for the wonderful game!! 😊
@markneary1889Ай бұрын
Love this game. You made the same mistake as I did the first time I played the solo mode - you should be using the 1-2 player side of the actions board, which makes it more difficult. You are correct to also add coins to the island boards after they flip (but any coins added before the flip are removed - they don't carry over).
@bluedogboardgamesАй бұрын
I thought so thank you! And I think you're thinking of the expansion - the base game just has the one board for all player counts :)
@vladkillgore8266Ай бұрын
Looks like the 2024 version has a 1-2 player side (I just bought the base game this week and it came with a double sided board)
@nonetdeck2 ай бұрын
Awersome video 👍
@kosterix1232 ай бұрын
52:00 you used black aka heroic dice.
@coryhoggatt76912 ай бұрын
Great playthrough, thanks. 17:00 you can still take a skill if you like it better than one you already have, the old one is removed and becomes experience.
@Mysmi2 ай бұрын
This was a great companion for my first playthrough of the game. My oh my did our scores differ in the end! Let’s just say I’m a rookie who is willing to learn the science of the Three Sister planting methods and I think Edith should stick to her own garden! Keep up the great work and thanks again for the easy walk through
@eldadoobscuro2 ай бұрын
Great playthrough!! Loved your video from the very start!!
@spunx442 ай бұрын
Great review, thank you
@bluedogboardgames2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 😁
@ericevans54352 ай бұрын
your rolls were great! mine are never that good😅
@bookaddict7772 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I have not thouoght of Baldur's Gate in a good long while - I did not even realize there was a Baldur's Gate 3!
@bluedogboardgames2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I am the opposite, never really had heard of Baldur's Gate prior to this game!! Absolutely excellent game though and I feel that I could replay this many many times over
@bookaddict7772 ай бұрын
@@bluedogboardgames It is always great to find a game that you feel like you can play repeatedly! Glad that this Baldur's Gate is one for you.
@chika42752 ай бұрын
You should wait for patch 7 because Larian is updating story changes to the Dark Urge playthrough as well as new endings.
@WhiteErFox2 ай бұрын
They are STILL making patches like that?! Been waiting to play until the big patches settled down and most things were fixed. Wow... Larian Studios are even better right now then company's were in the 90's. Proud to be Belgian!!
@bluedogboardgames2 ай бұрын
Oh interesting!! Will give me an excuse to reply the game again at some point!! Blows my mind how much content there is for this game
@IskandarStrategist16892 ай бұрын
Thank you,❤
@seanm33302 ай бұрын
Thanks for the stream Rhiannon! Sorry I joined late, it started early where I am, and w**k got in the way. I will watch it back later!
@bluedogboardgames2 ай бұрын
No worries at all Sean - silly work!! Thank you so much for popping in and I hope you enjoy it 😊 take care!!
@Javaslinger77302 ай бұрын
Well explained and you really showed how much fun it can be! I'm going to have to crack this open!