Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sadly we won't be attending GenCon this year - but that didn't stop us researching all of the exciting titles that are being launched! Definitely violating the Top 10 again this year with far more titles, but it's so hard to narrow it down! I hope this helps you with your shopping list.
GenCon is one of our favourite conventions because we usually get to meet so many of you there. Have the best time if you are going and let us know in the comments which game is your first booth stop :)
Note: all B-roll in this video is credited to game publisher and/or designer of the game
*******Warning Spoilers in Timestamps Below!*********
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Games we've covered previously
Potions of Azerland youtu.be/Ta2dfU97hkU?si=L0aJOzPxv79NvJhT&t=2156
Luthier youtu.be/OG8lZZZtIaY?si=_m3njWg-EoEIRa7G
Knitting Circle youtu.be/oCTE-_ZGpG0?si=MMyB0777wWebB-Eu
Conservas youtu.be/bnrPnN6QolA?si=bVT4Q_nW45S6FPCD
Citizens of the Spark: youtu.be/KXJsDR7CMgU?si=qSxCQMp91OoKEyVX
Brink youtu.be/weS1VtPRf8o?si=KALSwLtZRiro_aHJ
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:36 Hon mention 1 - High Tide
03:45 Hon mention 2 - Stroop
04:54 Maggie 10 - Propolis
06:37 Amy 10 - Tricky Kids
08:08 Maggie 9 - Trinket Trove
10:07 Amy 9 - Suna Valo
12:55 Amy 8 - Gibberers
15:56 Maggie 7 - Nature
18:26 Amy 7 - Lightning Train
21:52 Maggie 6 - Skara Brae
24:12 Maggie 5 - Positano
26:36 Amy 5 & Maggie 8 - Galactic Cruise
30:43 Amy 4 - Raising Chicago
33:05 Maggie 3 & Amy 6 - All Play small games (cheating :D)
34:09 Ruins
36:19 Tearable Quest
37:45 Soda Jerk
39:31 Vegas Strip
41:34 Vivo
43:47 Oddland
45:40 Amy 3 - No Loose Ends
48:13 Amy & Maggie 2 - Wine Cellar
51:23 Maggie 1 - Above and Below: Haunted
53:50 Amy 1 & Maggie 4 - Zenith
58:14 Wrap up
Thanks for stopping by! 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 #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️🌈🇦🇺
Sadly we won't be attending GenCon this year - but that didn't stop us researching all of the exciting titles that are being launched! Definitely violating the Top 10 again this year with far more titles, but it's so hard to narrow it down! I hope this helps you with your shopping list.
GenCon is one of our favourite conventions because we usually get to meet so many of you there. Have the best time if you are going and let us know in the comments which game is your first booth stop :)
Note: all B-roll in this video is credited to game publisher and/or designer of the game
*******Warning Spoilers in Timestamps Below!*********
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Games we've covered previously
Potions of Azerland youtu.be/Ta2dfU97hkU?si=L0aJOzPxv79NvJhT&t=2156
Luthier youtu.be/OG8lZZZtIaY?si=_m3njWg-EoEIRa7G
Knitting Circle youtu.be/oCTE-_ZGpG0?si=MMyB0777wWebB-Eu
Conservas youtu.be/bnrPnN6QolA?si=bVT4Q_nW45S6FPCD
Citizens of the Spark: youtu.be/KXJsDR7CMgU?si=qSxCQMp91OoKEyVX
Brink youtu.be/weS1VtPRf8o?si=KALSwLtZRiro_aHJ
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:36 Hon mention 1 - High Tide
03:45 Hon mention 2 - Stroop
04:54 Maggie 10 - Propolis
06:37 Amy 10 - Tricky Kids
08:08 Maggie 9 - Trinket Trove
10:07 Amy 9 - Suna Valo
12:55 Amy 8 - Gibberers
15:56 Maggie 7 - Nature
18:26 Amy 7 - Lightning Train
21:52 Maggie 6 - Skara Brae
24:12 Maggie 5 - Positano
26:36 Amy 5 & Maggie 8 - Galactic Cruise
30:43 Amy 4 - Raising Chicago
33:05 Maggie 3 & Amy 6 - All Play small games (cheating :D)
34:09 Ruins
36:19 Tearable Quest
37:45 Soda Jerk
39:31 Vegas Strip
41:34 Vivo
43:47 Oddland
45:40 Amy 3 - No Loose Ends
48:13 Amy & Maggie 2 - Wine Cellar
51:23 Maggie 1 - Above and Below: Haunted
53:50 Amy 1 & Maggie 4 - Zenith
58:14 Wrap up
Thanks for stopping by! 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 #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️🌈🇦🇺
