Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Join me for a list of 10 games to start off your board game collection, specifically curated to cover the most popular board game mechanics. Through a balanced collection, you can quickly learn what type of game mechanics you enjoy the most. This makes it easier to make wise board game purchasing decisions down the road.

These are all gateway or beginner friendly games in their respective categories, presented in no particular order.

Thoughts on my selections? What would be games you would recommend for new gamers to help usher them into this rewarding hobby? Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks for watching friends!


0:48 - tile placement, set collection
1:21 - worker placement, resource management ..
2:11 - engine building, action selection ..
2:53 - abstract strategy, drafting ..
3:06 - bag building, push your luck
3:38 - polyomino, rondels
4:16 - cooperative, campaign, storytelling ..
5:31 - pattern recognition ..
5:47 - deduction
6:03 - deck building, dice placement ..
6:34 - what would be your recommendations?


Reviews of some of the games mentioned:

One Hundred Torii
youtu.be/QD5qW2Eq2VE

Trailblazer: the John Muir Tail
youtu.be/QnWPTuR3sTk

Everdell
youtu.be/TpAEA8iPf8s



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