Vantage | Solo Playthrough | Stonemaier Games @WilzPlaysGames

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play Join Ian as he brings you a live playthrough of Vantage from @jameystegmaier

Vantage is an open-world, co-operative, non-campaign adventure game that features an entire planet to explore, with players communicating while scattered across the world. With nearly eight hundred interconnected locations on four hundred cards and over nine hundred other discoverable cards, the world is your sandbox.

You begin each game of Vantage on an intergalactic vessel heading towards an uncharted planet. After crashing far from your companions, you have complete freedom as to how you explore, discover, and interact with the planet. You view your location from a first-person perspective, and you can communicate with and support other players, but you are separated by vast distances, so only you can see your current location.

In addition to a mission victory, a destiny victory, or an epic victory (completing both the mission and a destiny), you may define success in Vantage through anything you pursue and achieve.

Vantage is not a campaign game. Each game is a standalone experience; you bring to future sessions only what you’ve learned about the world. It is completely self-contained with no expansions — just a few accessories like metal coins.

—description from the publisher

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Vantage | Solo Playthrough | Stonemaier Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2025-08-12 | Join Ian as he brings you a live playthrough of Vantage from @jameystegmaier

Vantage is an open-world, co-operative, non-campaign adventure game that features an entire planet to explore, with players communicating while scattered across the world. With nearly eight hundred interconnected locations on four hundred cards and over nine hundred other discoverable cards, the world is your sandbox.

You begin each game of Vantage on an intergalactic vessel heading towards an uncharted planet. After crashing far from your companions, you have complete freedom as to how you explore, discover, and interact with the planet. You view your location from a first-person perspective, and you can communicate with and support other players, but you are separated by vast distances, so only you can see your current location.

In addition to a mission victory, a destiny victory, or an epic victory (completing both the mission and a destiny), you may define success in Vantage through anything you pursue and achieve.

Vantage is not a campaign game. Each game is a standalone experience; you bring to future sessions only what you’ve learned about the world. It is completely self-contained with no expansions — just a few accessories like metal coins.

—description from the publisher

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Rank My Mind | Party Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-09-18 | Join us for another Edition of Rank My Mind. In this series, we rank 5 games randomly chosen by BGStats in a category. We rank them for ourselves and then try and rank them for the each other.

This episode we rank 5 party games:
Dicecapades by @haywiregroup
Flip 7 by @TheOpGames
Fluxx by @LooneyLabs
Junk Art by Pretzel Games @planbgames851
Tapple by @TheOpGames

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Floristry | Playthrough | UP Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-09-15 | Join us as we bring you a playthorugh of the app-based game auction game Floristry by UP Games.

Floristry is a 2 player, tile-laying game. Players compete at the historic Aalsmeer Dutch Auction to win the best flowers and then use them to create the most charming window display.

Each round features a Dutch auction, where the clock counts down from 15 seconds while the price drops every 3 seconds. The unique web app runs your auctions, so you have to think fast, bid carefully, and pay close attention to get what you want at the right price-- but also keep an eye on what your rival needs.

Players simultaneously and strategically place their new flowers into their storefront frame. At the end of the game, players will earn Charm from their largest patch of each flower type, and whoever has the most Charm wins.

—description from the designer

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Revisiting Our Board Game Collection | Games That Start with E

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Board Game Month in Review | August 2026

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Button Shy | Showcase Month Theme

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Toil & Troublez Playthrough Grandpa Becks

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-31 | Join us as we play Toil & Troublez by @grandpabecksgames which is a fun little push-your-luck card game.

Compete to find and collect magical items. Powerful action cards will help or hinder you along the way. The stakes rise with each card played. Balance the desire for points wisely as you push your luck. Play it safe or risk it all in the contest for victory.

The goal of the game is to collect the most Magic Marks. Players collect Magic Marks by gathering sets of Talismans into their Trove.

Each turn a player must draw at least one card and try to place it in the Enchanted Forest. Drawing additional cards will depend on how far they are willing to push their luck.

Players try to complete Collections. A Collection is either 1 of each of the 5 Talismans OR 4 of the same Talisman (regardless of color). Each Collection marker card is worth 10 Magic Marks and cannot be stolen.

The game ends when the draw pile has been depleted...
2-3 players: first time
4-5 players: second time
6 players: third time

At the end of the game, all players count their Collection marker cards and Talisman cards. Each Collection marker card is worth
10 Magic Marks. Remaining Talisman cards in a player’s Trove are each worth 1 Magic Mark.

The Magician with the most Magic Marks wins.

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Push Your Luck Games | Rank My Mind

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-17 | Join us as we attempt to read each other's minds in RANK MY MIND. We will rank 5 games for ourselves and then see how well we rank them for each other.

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Enchanted Ivy | Scenario 3 | AllPlay | Livestream Playthrough

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-16 | Join Ian as he plays through Scenario 3 of Enchanted Ivy by @AllplayHQ

Since this is Scenario 3, there will be spoilers, including new guests and unlocked doors.

Take on the role of Ivy, the courageous new owner of a magical inn. Build your bewitching B&B to best suit your eccentric guests while cultivating the ivy covering your walls.

Each turn, carefully place each card in a grid. Assign guests, noting their preferences (things like "diagonally adjacent", "same row", "surrounded," etc.) to score them at the end of the game.

In Story Mode, earn rewards for meeting point goals and completing unique challenges.

—description from the publisher

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Revisiting Our Board Game Collection | Games That Start with D

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-14 | Join us as we look at all of the games in our collection that start with the letter D and talk about how we feel about them. Are they games to keep, think about, or cull?

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The Cursed Cat Kickstarter Preview Button Shy

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-10 | Join Ian as he plays one of the newest games coming from @ButtonShy . The Cursed Cat. It will be part of the Summer Collection launching August 11th on Kickstarter. Link is below.

kickstarter.com/projects/239309591/button-shy-micro-games-summer-2026-collection?ref=profile_saved_projects_prelaunch&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ=

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Forest RIvals | Kickstarter Preview | Button Shy

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-10 | Join us as we preview one of the latest games from Button Shy Games, Forest Rivals, which will be available in the Summer Collection, which launches on Kickstarter on August 11th, 2026.

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Bordeaux | Solo Playthrough | Solo Sunday | r2i

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-09 | Join Ian as he brings you a solo teach and playthrough of Bordeaux by r2i (Road 2 Infamy).

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Board Game Month in Review | July 2026

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-04 | Join us as we run down our July 2026 Month in Review. We will go over our stats and our top 5 games we played from the month.

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Questline Solo | Playthrough | Thunderworks Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-02 | Join me for a solo playthrough of Questline by @ThunderworksGames . This a review copy provided by the publisher for content purposes.

The ordinarily sleepy hamlet of Jorekburg bustles with activity. Tonight is the Embermoot, a storytelling contest and bonfire held every fourteenth winter solstice. You are one of many hopeful adventurers who have come to town with a knack for spinning tales. The stars are bright, the air is crisp, and the bonfire blazes. Step into the light and recount your daring deeds! Is your story the stuff of legends, or full of plot holes?

Questline is a fast playing, simultaneous play card game for 1-6 players. Compete to earn the most reputation stars (points) by chaining together a sequence of seven cards that tell your hero’s most compelling story, all in about 15 minutes.

Refine your hand swiftly in secret as you search for compatible numbered cards, each depicting events paired with icons and effects that play off of each other. Form these cards into an ascending numerical sequence, optimizing the reputation stars gained while avoiding numerical gaps.

Draw, discard, and swap cards with one another in real time. Discard cards you don’t want face up, where your neighbors can see them. Obtain new cards from the face down decks, from your discards, or from your neighbors discards! Keep an eye out for them to discard the perfect card for your hand.

Once you’re satisfied with your questline, remove your discards from play and claim an epilogue card. The first to finish claim the most valuable epilogues, so don’t take too long. But don’t be too hasty and find yourself with an unmemorable tale full of plot holes, either!

When everyone is finished, players then display their questline, recount their hero’s journey, and tally up. The player with the most stars is proclaimed a legendary storyteller and wins the game! Was your tale an epic victory, or a campfire tale best forgotten?

This game takes place in the World of Ulos setting, first introduced in Roll Player and now home to a series of fantasy games in a shared universe. No experience with other World of Ulos games is required to enjoy Questline. But you may see some familiar faces at the bonfire…

—description from the publisher

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Board Game Theme | August 2026 | Grandpa Becks | Charming Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-08-01 | Join us as we continue highlighting games from some of our favorite publishers this year. August is Stacey's birthday month, so she chose 2 of her favorites: Grandpa Beck's and Charming Games. Come see what games are being put on our showcase wall.

@grandpabecksgames

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2026 Mid Year In Review

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-07-13 | Join us as we look back at the first half of the year. We discuss our first half stats, our top 5 new-to-us pre-2026 games, our top 5 2026 games, and our top 5 most anticipated games for the end of 2026.

Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
0:43 Early 2026 Stats
4:05 New-to-Us Pre-2026 Caveat (Critter Kitchen/Fmalcraft Duals)
5:05 Stacey 5 / Ian 5
8:07 Stacey 4
10:26 Ian 4
12:30 Stacey 3 / Ian 3
14:14 Stacey 2
17:34 Ian 2
20:08 Stacey 1 / Ian 1
24:05 Top 2026 Games Discussion
24:45 Stacey 5
27:47 Ian 5
29:54 Stacey 4
32:03 Ian 4
35: 04 Stacey 2 / Ian 3
37:57 Stacey 1 / Ian 2
41:35 Stacey 3 / Ian 1
44:34 Most Anticipated Late 2026 Intro
45:31 Stacey 5
47:52 Ian 5
50:08 Stacey 4
54:48 Ian 4
57:30 Stacey 3
58:43 Ian 3
1:00:36 Stacey 2
1:02:20 Ian 2
1:04:26 Stacey 1
1:05:53 Ian 1
1:09:02 Outro

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Top 5 Games Played | Game Stats | Vacation Talk | June 2026 Month in Review

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-07-07 | Join us as we take a look back at June. We talk about our vacation, games played, and bring you our top 5 games.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:00 Vacation Discussion
7:50 Stats
10:16 Stacey 5
12:22 Ian 5
14:13 Stacey 4 / Ian 4
16:47 Stacey 3
19:58 Stacey 2 / Ian 2
22:20 Stacey 1 / Ian 3
25:28 Ian 1s
28:00 Discussion (New Shelves, Questions)
28:42 Outro

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Most Played, Biggest Surprises, Cult of the Old | 2026 Board Game Mid Year Tag

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-07-06 | It's time once again for the 2026 Edition @rolling.reggie's Mid Year Board Game Tag.

This year's prompts are:

GAMES DO NOT HAVE TO BE 2026 RELEASES!

1. Which game do you want to take on a “second date” aka impressed you most after a first play?
2. Which game hit the table more than any other this year?
3. What was your biggest surprise? and/or disappointment?
4. What game's production/art has impressed you the most?
5. What has been your most reliable introductory board game?
6. Which "Cult of the Old" title (10+ years old) did you discover for the first time this year?
7. What is currently at the top of your wishlist?
8. Shout out a creator, podcast, blog, or local game store that made your year better.
Bonus: What's your personal favorite piece of content you’ve created this year?

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:43 1. "Second Date" Game
5:50 2. Most Played Game
8:37 3. Biggest Surprise
13:28 4. Best Production/Art
16:59 5. Most Welcoming Game
20:17 6. "Cult of the Old" Game
30:13 7. Wishlist Game
33:11 8. Shoutout
37:36 Bonus: Favorite Content Created This Year
39:19 Tag You're It
40:45 Outro

#boardgames #boardgamenight #tabletopgaming

We tag the following channels:
@dadsanddice
@TheBrothersMurph
@TabletopExpress
@BoardGameDave
@ThinkerThemer
@BillyIndiana - even though I forgot to mention you.

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July 2026 | Game Theme of the Month | KTBG

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-07-02 | Join us as we reveal which games will be on our wall for the month of July when we showcase games from @kidstableboardgaming3842

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Revisiting Our Collection C

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-06-12 | Join us as we revisit our collection and talk about each game. This time we go through our games starting with the letter C.

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Top 5 | May 2026 Month In Review

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-06-06 | Join us as we bring you our May 2026 Month in Review. We will talk stats as well as our Top 5 games played during the month.

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June 2026 | Game Theme of the Month | Thunderworks Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-06-01 | It's a new month which means it's time for a new showcase theme. This month we are highlighting games from @ThunderworksGames

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Top 5 Games | April 2026

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-05-18 | Join us as we go over our monthly stats and top 5 games played in April 2026.

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Cardboard Alchemy | Dranda Games | Underdog Games | May 2026 Board Game Theme

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-05-04 | Join us as we reveal the games we are showcasing this month on our theme.

This year we are focusing out themes on some of our favorite publishing companies and this month we have 3 of them for you that we really enjoy but are smaller (fewer than 10 games to their catalog, not counting trivia games, deluxe editions, or 2nd/3rd editions)

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Pack & Paddle | KTBG | Playthrough

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-05-03 | Join us as we bring you a playthrough of Pack & Paddle by Matthew O'Malley and Ben Rosset, being published by @kidstableboardgaming3842 , coming to Kickstarter on May 5th, 2025.

kickstarter.com/projects/kidstablebg/pack-and-paddle?ref=profile_saved_projects_prelaunch&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ=

The car is packed, nature is calling, and the time is right to get away from it all for a few days. Raise your tent and unplug for a weekend in the great outdoors.

In Pack & Paddle, you spend three days in the woods with the stars as your ceiling and the wilderness as your playground. Each day is filled with opportunities to explore nature, spot some wildlife, and have an adventure or two. A seasoned camper knows the key to a successful trip relies on good planning and a well-stocked campsite. Throughout the day, draft supplies and tour your surroundings. At dusk, gather around the fire pit and contribute wood to keep the campfire going.

Pack & Paddle is the all-new game from the designers of Fromage and The Search for Planet X.

—description from the publisher

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Revisiting Our Collection B

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-04-10 | Join us as we go through our collection, one letter at a time, and make the tough choices as to what stays and what goes. We will quickly discuss each game, what we liked, what we didn't like, and maybe some quick memories before making the ultimate decision. Some of these games are easy, while others need to be replayed before making a final decision.

TImestamps:
00:00 Welcome
0:56 Bamboozled by @bluewasatchgames
4:16 Bark Avenue by @TerreDiceGames
5:43 Bass Ackwards by Pressman Toy Corp
9:51 Beacon Patrol by @PandasaurusGames
12:55 The Bears and the Bees @grandpabecksgames
15:50 Beasts by @PandasaurusGames
19:59 Between Two Castles by @jameystegmaier
20:10 Between Two Cities by @jameystegmaier
23:24 Blind Jack by @BlueOrangeUSA
27:31 Blokus Duo by @Mattel
31:29 Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig by @BezierGamesInc
32:47 Bomb Busters by @pegasusspiele
37:27 boop. by @SmirkandDagger
42:13 Bot Factory by @EagleGryphonGames
46:58 Bounce-Off/Bounce-Off: Pop-Out by @Mattel
51:15 Final Thoughts on these games
53:13 Outro

In this episode we go through all of our games starting with the letter A.

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Production & Presentation | Wednesday With The Wilzes Episode 8

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-04-08 | Join us as we bring you Episode 7 of Wednesday With The WIlzes: The theme is Production & Presentation in Board Games.
We will discuss 2 games that have been on the table recently (My Little Scythe by @jameystegmaier and Purrramid by @LuckyDuckGamesEN )
In our weekly wonder, we discuss how components can impact your feeling of a game.
In our What's Worth Watching we discuss the upcoming ButtonShy 2026 Spring Collection.
Our Wild Pull brings a game in a long series of games.
And in our word from the table, we discuss the previous question.

Timetamps:
00:00 Hook
0:27 Welcome
01:06 What's On The Table
2:56 Weekly Wonder
9:22 Warm Take
10:49 What's Worth Watching?
11:45 Wild Pull
16:10 Word From The Table
19:30 What's Brewing?
20:45 Finishing Thoughts
21:08 Outro

Join us as we bring you episdoe

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Top 5 Stats March Month In Review

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-04-08 | Join Stacey and Ian as they bring you their March stats and their top 5 games played in the month.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Stats
2:50 Stacey 5
4:25 Ian 4
5:45 Stacey 4
8:20 Ian 3
10:28 Stacey 3 / Ian 5
13:30 Ian 2
16:54 Stacey 2
21:24 Ian and Stacey 1
29:43 Outro

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Astro ROVE | Playthrough | Button Shy Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-04-06 | Join Ian as he plays through the Astro ROVE, the latest game in the ROVE series from @ButtonShy . This game was provided for content purposes by the publisher.

Astro Rove was provided by the publisher for content purposes and will launch on Kickstarter as part of the Button Shy Spring 2026 Collection of games, along with Jarl, Everything Machine, and Shaper
kickstarter.com/projects/239309591/button-shy-wallet-games-spring-2026-collection
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ROVE | Aqua ROVE | Astro ROVE | Tale of The Tape | Button Shy

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-04-06 | Join Ian as he brings you the tale of the tape for the ROVE series of games from @ButtonShy , including the newest game in the series Astro ROVE. In this video, I will take a look at how all three games are similar and different from each other.

Astro Rove was provided by the publisher for content purposes and will launch on Kickstarter as part of the Button Shy Spring 2026 Collection of games, along with Jarl, Everything Machine, and Shaper
kickstarter.com/projects/239309591/button-shy-wallet-games-spring-2026-collection

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Components
2:54 Setup
5:29 Gameplay
7:21 Modules
9:00 Movement Cards
15:18 Missions
17:01 Winning the Game
18:14 Final Thoughts
19:43 Outro

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April 2026 Showcase Theme | Stonemaier Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-04-01 | Join Ian and a special guest this month as we discuss the games that will be on our Showcase Wall during out Stonemaier Month.

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Rivisiting Our Collection | A to Z | Letter A | What Stays | What Goes

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-03-27 | Join us as we go through our collection, one letter at a time, and make the tough choices as to what stays and what goes. We will quickly discuss each game, what we liked, what we didn't like, maybe some quick memories before making the ultimate decision. Some of these games are easy, while others need to be replayed before making a final decision.

In this episode we go through all of our games starting with the letter A.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:16 Adventurous by @ButtonShy
2:18 Age of Comics by @liriusgames
3:03 Agueda: City of Umbrellas by @25thCenturyGames
4:39 Alibis by @AllplayHQ
9:38 All In
12:34 Amazed
14:21 Ancient Realm by ButtonShy
15:21 Another Man's Treasure by @grandpabecksgames
17:51 by Grandpa Beck's Games
19:56 Apiray by @jameystegmaier
21:44 Apples to Apples
22:59 AquaROVE by ButtonShy
24:12 Aquaria by @capstonegames
24:57 Aspens by @LudivoreGames
27:03 Azul by @nextmovegamesofficial
30:01 Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra by Next Move Games
35:43 Azul: Summer Pavilion by Next Move Games
42:52 Azul: Queen's Garden by Next Move Games
48:32 Outro

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Neopia Quest | Gamefound Preview | Ghostfire Gaming

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-03-23 | Join Ian and Stacey as they bring you a full preview of Neopia Quest by @GhostfireGaming

Neopia Quest is a cooperative adventure board game where players take on the roles of their favourite Neopets, each joined by a loyal Petpet companion, to explore the vibrant world of Neopia.

Travel to iconic locations, interact with beloved characters, and embark on story-driven quests filled with challenges, teamwork, and classic Neopets charm.

Each of the ten unique quests offers a different objective, setup, and gameplay twist. You and your fellow Neopets must work together to succeed. Whether you’re gathering rare ingredients for the Soup Faerie’s grand dinner party or disabling Dr. Sloth’s baby ray gun to save Neopia itself, every quest delivers a fresh cooperative experience.

At its heart, Neopia Quest combines route planning, pickup and deliver objectives, and resource management into a streamlined, accessible system that rewards communication, coordination, and clever decision making.

Adventure awaits across Neopia!

—description from the publisher

gamefound.com/en/projects/ghostfire-gaming/neopia-quest

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:05 Teach
3:44 Playthrough
33:26 Review

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Slambo! | Quick Review | AllPlay

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-03-09 | Join us as we bring you a quick review of Slambo! from AllPlay.

Hakkeyoi, Nokotta! In this hand management game, try to force your opponent to go above 10 or below 0 to achieve a Slambo! Stay balanced or get slammed!

Each card you play raises or lowers the balance by the number printed on the card. Blue cards raise it, and red cards lower it. Can you stay in the fight long enough to win?

—description from the designer

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February 2026 | Board Game Month In Review | Top 5 Games Played

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-03-08 | Join us as we bring you our month in review for February 2026. We will give you our stats and our top 5 games of the month.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
February Theme Review (@PandasaurusGames)
Stats
Stacey 5 @doomlings
Ian 5/Stacey 4 @PandasaurusGames
Ian 4 @PandasaurusGames
Stacey 3/Ian 3 @PandasaurusGames
Ian 2/Stacey 1 @LudivoreGames
Stacey 2/Ian 1 @kidstableboardgaming3842

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Value & Expectation New Game News Wednesday With The WIlzes Episode #7

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-03-04 | Join us as we bring you Episode 7 of Wednesday With The WIlzes: The teme is Value & Expectations in Board Games.
We will discuss 2 games that have been on the table lately (Lairs by @kidstableboardgaming3842 and Cozy Stickerville by @unexpectedgames )
In our weekly wonder wediscuss what makes a game "worth it" and follow that up with our warm take on smaller games that actually hit the table vs. deluxified games that sit on the shelf.
In our What's Worth Watching we will discuss a few new game announcements, including some GAMA announcements.
In our Worth the Wait we discuss Lairs and if it was not only worth the KS timeline wait but also the slight additional wait.
Our Wild Pull brings a game Ian has only played solo
And in our word from the table we discuss the previous question.

Timetamps:
00:00 Welcome
00:43 What's On The Table
Warm Take
09:13 What's Worth Watching?
13:11 Worth The Wait?
21:00 Wild Pull
25:47 Word From The Table
28:15 What's Brewing?
29:16 Wrap Up

CGE Announcement: youtube.com/watch?v=WGu_zy6XPuM

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Flatout/AEG | March 2026 Board Game Showcase Theme

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-03-01 | Join us as we reveal what games are going to be on our showcase theme for Match 2026.

We are also joined by:
Bill from youtube.com/@BillyIndiana
Brian from Colorblind Games colorblindgames.com
Carol from @TheMillShow

Brian's article on Fit to Print
colorblindgames.com/2022/11/02/cbg-preview-fit-to-print

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GGBGNSSG | Playthrough

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-21 | Join us as we bring you a playtrough of GGBGNSSG

The most amusing, entertaining and enjoyable time you’ll have with family and friends.

The first player to get 5 consecutive cards on their table deck wins the game!
Start the game by shuffling the cards and dealing 5 to each player — this is your hand. The remaining cards become the draw pile on the table.
At any given time, each player can hold a maximum of 5 cards in their hand, and 5 cards on their table deck.
Play starts with any player and then moves clockwise.

The cards consist of:

Number cards (1-10): These are used for regular play, in order to create a table deck of 5 consecutive cards. We call them Bots.

GOOD GUY (GG) cards: these Guys are wild cards and can be used as any number on your table deck. When played, you must declare the number it will be and you cannot change it. If a GG is stolen then its value can be reassigned. The winning sequence can include any number of GG cards.

BAD GUY (BG) cards: these Guys allow you to snag one card from one opponent’s table deck and bring it to your own hand or table deck.

NOT SO SMART GUY (NSSG) cards: these Guys allow you to take any card from one opponent’s hand and bring it to your hand. You cannot look at your opponent’s hand — you just choose one, and trust your instincts!

JERK (J) cards: these Guys allow you to choose one opponent and wipe out their entire table deck. All their table deck cards go into the discard pile, under the J card.

On a turn, pick ONE of these actions:
Place a number or GG card on your table deck to build your 5 consecutive number sequence. Once you have committed to a sequence, it cannot be changed unless you’re wiped out by a J card.
Play a BG, NSSG or J card by dropping it on the discard pile and telling one opponent the card is for them.
Discard a number card from your hand to the discard pile. You may not discard a GG card. You cannot discard from your table deck.
Pick a card from the draw pile and add it to your hand (but only if you have less than 5 cards in your hand).
You may pick up the top card from the discard pile, so long as it is a number card. You cannot pick up a BG, NSSG or J card from the discard pile.
If the draw pile finishes, take all the cards on the discard pile, shuffle them, and use them as the new draw pile.

—description from the designer

This game was provided for content purposes.

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Doomlings | Playthrough

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-20 | Join us as we bring you a playthrough of Doomlings from @doomlings

Somewhere on a doomed and distant planet, life has emerged, competing for supremacy until the world’s inevitable destruction. The object of the game is to score the most points by the time the world ends. Score points by playing Traits for your Doomlings’ species, making them more adaptable, resilient, and mischievous. As your Doomlings assert their dominance, Catastrophes will befall the planet, causing setbacks for each competing species. When the third Catastrophe inevitably strikes, the world ends, and the Doomlings with the strongest set of traits gets to look the Apocalypse in the eye and declare…“I scored the most points!”

Throughout the game, players draw Trait cards from a community pile, and then play them for points. Traits can also have special abilities and bonuses, allowing players to build a wide range of winning combinations. The game is played in rounds, using Age cards, which have different rules that players must follow. But be warned, hidden in the Ages are Catastrophes: special rounds with adverse effects that force players to adapt their strategy.

Doomlings adds a fun twist to hand management, by introducing the “Gene Pool” mechanic. Your Gene Pool is your hand size: it is unique to you, and it can increase or decrease through special Traits, or even Catastrophes. Doomlings includes 6 colorful Gene Pool counter cards, elegantly tracking how many cards you should hold at the end of your turn. There are opportunities to increase your Gene Pool (hand size), which can give your species a leg up by providing a larger pool of Traits to select from each turn.

A lightweight card game for 2-6 players, Doomlings can be played casually amongst friends, or competitively by the gaming enthusiast family. Because there are no duplicate cards, and Age cards are chosen randomly, no two games are ever the same. While the game itself can be learned in 5 minutes or less, don’t be fooled: with 100+ unique Traits—in Red, Blue, Green, Purple and Colorless—and rare, powerful Dominant Traits, there are countless combinations of play to be discovered.

A typical game takes between 20-45 minutes, depending on the number of players and sequence of events. Advanced-play expansion packs are also available, including a Hidden Objective expansion for a fun twist to the game. Doomlings requires no dice or additional pieces, just a jolly embrace of the inevitable end of the world!

—description from the designer

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Aspens | Playthrough | Ludivore

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-19 | Join us as we bring you a double playthrough of Aspens by @LudivoreGames

Aspens is a quick-playing strategy board game for two players, where you harness the wind and sun and carefully balance growth with expansion to outgrow and outwit your loved ones.

In Aspens, players compete to grow the largest forest on a shared board - having to balance how much they invest in building their "engine" to increase the odds of generating trees on future turns, with the pressure of needing to expand to claim territory and ultimately be crowned the winner.

Players start by seeding and growing a forest space adjacent to each water tile. This is where players determine their initial strategy and appetite for risk. Then play begins.

On your turn, you roll the sun die, and BOTH players generate trees for spaces they have grown tall enough to capture the sun. Then you roll the wind die, determining which directions you can grow outward in. The active player then plants their trees, balancing between growing existing spaces UP with more trees, or expanding OUTWARD from their forests, following the wind. This is the core crux of tough decision making and strategy comes in - balancing future investment with rapid expansion.

Play continues until all spaces are claimed, and the player with the most spaces is crowned the winner!

—description from the publisher

This copy was provided for content purposes

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Aesthetics & Accessibility | New BGA Games | Wednesday With The Wilzes Episode #6

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-18 | Join us as we bring you episode 6 of Wednesday With The Wilzes, our weekly sit-down talking points show. We will discuss how visuals impact playability and inclusivity, what's been on the table lately, see what BGStats has for us in this week's Wild Pull, and look back at answers to last week question, and let you know what's coming up on the channel.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome/Intro
0:58 What's On The Table
3:02 Weekly Wonder
6:24 Warm Take
7:47 What's Worth Watching
10:42 Wild Pull
13:45 Word From The Table
17:01 What's Brewing
17:42 Outro

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The Daily Weather | Solo Playthrough | Button Shy Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-17 | Join Ian as he brings you a playthrough of @ButtonShy latest game, The Daily Weather, which just finished up its crowdfunding on Kickstarter. This is a redo of a previous playthrough in which I had missed a big rule regarding stacking cards.

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Top 10 2p Max Games We Love

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-15 | Join us for a Valentine's Day Live Stream as we bring you our top 10 favorite games that play at maximum 2 players (some have a solo mode) that we love playing.

Join us as we bring you our most anticipated games in a variety of categories. We will list off several games we are anticipating and also give a little more details on a few of them.

Sitka's story:
postindependent.com/news/four-legged-neighbor-becomes-a-hero-in-rifle

Games we've covered on the channel
Expansions
Sequel games
New versions of games
Games we've backed
Other games that caught our eye

Join Ian and Stacey as we bring you our Top 10 2025 Owned Coverd. This is fun video we like to do and we limit it to the covers of 2025 games we actually own.

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Games Earning Their Spot | W.Eric Martin | Wednesday With The Wilzes Episode 5

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-11 | Join us as we talk about the games we’re playing, the ideas shaping the hobby and all the little thoughts that live rent-free in our heads as board gamers.
This week we’re diving into what makes a game worth keeping.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:59 What's On The Table
2:07 Weekly Wonder
6:43 Warm Takes
8:11 What's Worth Watching
11:08 Wild Pull
14:51 Word From The Table
16:41 What's Brewing
18:31 Wind Down

W.Eric Martin Board Game Beat: wericmartin.com

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Month In Review | Top 5 Games Played | January 2026 Stats

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-10 | Join Ian and Stcey as we bring you our January Stats, including our Top 5 games played in the month.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:35 Monthly Theme Review
0:58 Statistics
3:28 Stacey #4
6:13 Ian #4
11:13 Ian #3, Stacey #3
17:06 Ian #5, Stacey #2
21:40 Ian #2, Stacey #1
26:21 Stacey #5, Ian #1
37:26 Outro

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2026 Most Anticipated Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-04 | Join us as we bring you our most anticipated games in a variety of categories. We will list off several games we are anticipating and also give a little more details on a few of them.

Sitka's story:
postindependent.com/news/four-legged-neighbor-becomes-a-hero-in-rifle

Games we've covered on the channel
Expansions
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The Daily Weather | Kickstarter Preview | ButtonShy Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-03 | Join Ian as he brings you a solo playthrough of The Daily Weather by @ButtonShy . The copy was provided for preview by Button Shy Games.

As The Daily Weather’s newest meteorologist, it’s your duty to get the weather report ready. However, first you must arrange the weather map so only the current day and month are visible, and the weather pattern of the day is visible. Can you make today’s map?

Determine today’s unique setup using the real-world date and season, then use overlapping cards to work your way towards a solution. Score points for more effective solutions as you try to predict the unpredictable weather!

This is a prototype and final components may change from what is shown.

The Kickstarter launches on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
kickstarter.com/projects/239309591/the-daily-weather?ref=profile_saved_projects_prelaunch&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ=

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Smallfolk | Preview | RocNest Games

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-02 | Join us as we preview Smallfolk from @RocNestGames . This is a prototype copy of a game that was recently on Kickstarter but is accepting late pledges, which is linked below.

Smallfolk is a cosy tableau builder about myths and folklore from around the world.

Each player takes on the role of an Adventurer and journeys through the world, collecting helpful smallfolk, finding powerful relics, and visiting mythic wonders. Find heroes along the journey to help you, and amass Victory Points by playing cards into your story.

The game ends when all the Victory Points in the middle have been claimed. Count up the Victory Points you've collected and the value of your cards to determine who won, and then shuffle the story deck and play again!

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome
0:43 What is? Smallfolk
1:05 Walkthrough
3:04 Wins
5:34 Woahs
10:20 Wrap-up

Kickstarter Page: kickstarter.com/projects/rocnest/smallfolk?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=smallfolk&total_hits=11

—description from publisher

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Pandaaaurus Games | Showcase Theme | February 2026

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-02-01 | Join Ian, Stacey and a couple of friends as we reveal games on our Showcase Wall this month and some other people's favorite games by Pandasaurus Games.

Billy Indiana: @BillyIndiana
The Mill: @TheMillShow

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Games Worth Revisiting? | Reviews Dont Need Numbers | Wednesday With The Wilzes Episode #4

Where Theres A Wilz, Theres a Play 2026-01-28 | Join us at the table for the 4th Episode of Wednesday With The Wilzes. In this episode, we discuss What Makes Games Worth Revisiting. We bring you a Warm take that Reviews don't need numbers, we bring you the latest news from Devir and Pandasaurus, look at the word from the table, discuss if a game was worth the wait, and have BG Stats give a Wild Pull.

Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome:
0:50 What's On The Table @25thCenturyGames @kidstableboardgaming3842
3:15 Weekly Wonder (What Makes a Game Worth Revisiting?)
9:13 Warm Take (Reviews Don't Need Numbers)
10:41 What's Worth Watching @PandasaurusGames @devir-games
13:27 Worth The Wait @BAGames-xq8xr
18:17 Wild Pull @flatoutgames2689
23:45 Word From The Table
26:19 What's Brewing
28:10 Outro

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