Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Do you too like rows and columns? Then you might have what it takes to be the next craftsperson responsible for the construction of the Terracotta Army. Don't let your clay dry out and make sure you always have money on hand to ensure you can leverage every opportunity (and impress every supervisor).
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Theme overview (Themer)
01:16 Mechanics overview (Thinker)
12:50 The beauty of the wheel & the worker placement
15:36 Don't forget about turn order
16:40 Player count scaling & how it changes the experience
18:53 The scoring is the most complex part
21:16 OK so maybe Amy likes it more than Maggie - here's why
23:44 Why Amy loves it so much
27:04 More Maggie thoughts
29:16 The specialist bases YAY, the lack of scoring summary BOO
31:30 The miniature storage YAY, their bendiness BOO
32:33 Wrap up
More Information: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350458/terracotta-army
Thanks for stopping by for our mechanics & theme board game review of Terracotta Army. We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. #boardgames #thinkerthemer
Do you too like rows and columns? Then you might have what it takes to be the next craftsperson responsible for the construction of the Terracotta Army. Don't let your clay dry out and make sure you always have money on hand to ensure you can leverage every opportunity (and impress every supervisor).
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Theme overview (Themer)
01:16 Mechanics overview (Thinker)
12:50 The beauty of the wheel & the worker placement
15:36 Don't forget about turn order
16:40 Player count scaling & how it changes the experience
18:53 The scoring is the most complex part
21:16 OK so maybe Amy likes it more than Maggie - here's why
23:44 Why Amy loves it so much
27:04 More Maggie thoughts
29:16 The specialist bases YAY, the lack of scoring summary BOO
31:30 The miniature storage YAY, their bendiness BOO
32:33 Wrap up
More Information: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350458/terracotta-army
Thanks for stopping by for our mechanics & theme board game review of Terracotta Army. We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. #boardgames #thinkerthemer
