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Children of the Colossi - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-09-25 | Here is my Children of the Colossi tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Cosomodrome Games.Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 3:15Moving units - 4:31Continuing a path - 5:33Gathering spark - 6:37Colossus migration - 9:18Lifting enoys - 10:44Envoy gliding - 11:41Gaining & refreshing banner cards - 13:21Building an obelisk - 15:51Moving a colossus - 19:03Battle - 22:34Newborn effects - 30:04Shielding envoys - 30:33How the game ends - 40:12Final scoring - 40:49Black eggs explanation - 41:17Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Disco Heist Laundry - Quick Play Getting Games 2025-09-16 | Here is my Disco Heist Laundry Quick Play! I’ll be giving you an overview of the game as we play through some of it. Paid sponsorship by Rock Manor Games.For more info - kickstarter.com/projects/mikegnade/disco-heist-laundry?ref=8pnexh BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430797/disco-heist-laundryDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Moon Colony Bloodbath - Friendly Ties Podcast Getting Games 2025-09-11 | Welcome to the Friendly Ties podcast! Anastasia, Jonathan, and Nick discuss our recent plays of Moon Colony Bloodbath. To listen to this in audio-only form, search for Friendly Ties on your favorite podcast app and subscribe there!Empire's End Friendly Ties Episode - youtube.com/watch?v=-c0Iks7WDDoTheme song "Unboxing" created by and used with the permission of Michael Chadwick - michaelchadwick.infoBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425549/moon-colony-bloodbathDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
The Gilded Realms Solo - Quick Play Getting Games 2025-09-02 | Today I'd like to introduce you to The Gilded Realms solo mode! In this video, I'll quickly show you one round of the game to show you how the game plays. Paid sponsorship by Sandtime.For more information - gamefound.com/projects/sandtime/the-gilded-realms-international-print--expansion?refcode=LaLZsBQSBEWA2OJ5q6-U2QBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397099/the-gilded-realmsDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Builders of Baldurs Gate - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-08-27 | Here is my Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur's Gate tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by WizKids.Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 3:25Construct building - 4:07Placing worker - 6:50Collecting income - 14:40Agendas explanation - 15:28Building gates - 16:07Building keeps - 21:50Building watchtowers - 22:53Attacks on districts - 24:51How the game ends - 27:24Final scoring - 28:05BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428619/dungeons-and-dragons-builders-of-baldurs-gateDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Satchel Quest - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-08-19 | Here is my Satchel Quest tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Weird City Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/weirdcitygames/satchel-quest-board-game?ref=8u83z9Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 2:03Adventure path - 2:15Dungeon phase - 3:30Using torches - 7:01Resolution phase - 13:18Drinking potions - 13:37Opening chests - 14:28Using keys - 16:40Attacking monsters - 17:08Hero death - 17:41Gaining coins - 21:14Using gems - 21:52Activating artifacts - 22:29Camp phase - 24:01Leveling up - 24:24Path phase - 26:53Tavern phase - 27:33Village phase - 28:05Browsing - 29:08Purchasing a chip - 30:01Village shops - 34:04Using a ladder - 40:18Delving into the depths - 40:35How the game ends & final scoring - 57:42BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359842/satchel-questDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Artus - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-08-15 | Today I am joined by my friend Anastasia to play a full game of Artus! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Scoring cards overview - 4:02Game start - 6:25Displacing - 7:14Ring cards - 12:29Endgame discussion - 53:49BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/92643/artusDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Camp Grizzly - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-08-12 | Here is my Camp Grizzly tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Trick or Treat Studios. Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/trickortreatstudios/camp-grizzly-second-editionTeaching Timestamps:Game start - 2:33Movement - 2:57Cabin draw phase - 4:56End of turn phase - 6:14Tempting fate - 9:56Otis strikes - 10:10Body count explanation - 12:05Otis turn - 14:29Campers explanation - 17:11Fighting Otis - 19:08Otis lurking - 20:03Cameos explanation - 20:56Nature trails explanation - 22:05Lost in the woods - 22:43Plot twists - 23:25Horrified explanation - 25:45Final showdown - 32:54Finale - 37:05BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/143096/camp-grizzlyDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Introducing Thebai! Getting Games 2025-08-08 | Today I'd like to introduce you to Thebai! In this video, I’ll give an overview and briefly describe the game. Paid sponsorship by Board and Dice.For more information - boardanddice.com/product/thebai-pre-order-setBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/451214/thebaiDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Introducing Mycelia: North American Expansion Getting Games 2025-08-06 | Today I'd like to introduce you to Mycelia: North American Expansion. In this video, I’ll give an overview and briefly describe the game. Paid sponsorship by Split Stone Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/splitstonegames/mycelia-north-american-expansion?ref=bz6n6lBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450078/mycelia-north-american-expansionDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Vantage - Game of the Month July 25 Getting Games 2025-08-01 | Vantage is my Game of the Month Vlog for July 2025! This is a snippet from my Patreon-exclusive Opinions vlogs, where I discussed my favorite games of the month. You can gain access to my thoughts on all the other games I played this month, as well as hundreds of other games, by becoming a supporter of the channel. Visit http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames to learn more!BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantageDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
18RoyalGorge - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-07-29 | Here is my 18RoyalGorge tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by 18wood. Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Initial auction - 3:50Game structure - 8:28Stock round - 9:02Certificate limit - 13:25Gaining income - 23:06Operating a company - 23:40Laying track - 24:12Placing a station - 29:42Buying trains - 31:27Changing phase - 35:58Company purchasing an asset - 36:55Upgrading track - 39:24Running routes - 41:27Calculating revenue - 44:17Rusting trains - 48:23Gold revenue payout - 57:08Steel revenue payout - 58:02Exporting a train - 58:47Selling stock - 1:04:57Emergency fundraising - 1:06:23Bankruptcy game end - 1:07:12Selling trains - 1:22:05Treaty of Boston - 1:23:02Paying debt - 1:24:07Upgrading Royal Gorge track - 1:25:096x2 trains - 1:26:29Two more game end triggers - 1:26:53Final payout - 1:27:47Experienced 18xx Quick Start - 1:35:11BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381671/18royalgorge-the-rails-of-fremont-county-and-the-rDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Revolution of 1828 - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-07-25 | Today I am joined by my friend Anastasia to play a full game of Revolution of 1828! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 3:49Momentum action - 5:51Agenda action - 7:53Newspaper action - 8:09Smear placement - 8:21Electors explanation - 10:01Round 1 scoring - 16:02Editor scoring - 17:19Round 2 start - 18:53Round 2 scoring - 26:06Round 3 start - 28:21Gerrymandering action - 28:47Polling action - 29:09Round 3 scoring - 38:04Round 4 start - 40:04Round 4 scoring - 48:28Endgame discussion - 49:10BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/265260/revolution-of-1828Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Stellar Ventures - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-07-23 | Here is my Stellar Ventures tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by TableTapas Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/tabletapasgames/stellar-ventures?ref=8qdr2bNewsletter link - tabletapasgames.comTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Initial auction - 4:42Corporate powers - 7:04Corporate round - 15:10Issuing a share - 15:40Expanding network - 16:20Alien planets - 18:18Dividends - 19:17Frozen vs liquid funds - 20:39Ordering ships - 21:02Investor round - 31:33Boardroom battle - 31:53Investor actions - 35:26Alien tech actions - 37:12Administration - 40:52Forced ship scrapping - 44:15Alien ship tiles - 45:08Mega-Earth - 47:33Signing the agreement -- 51:24Hostile takeover - 56:11Loans - 57:36Creating a wormhole - 58:59Amethyst Agency entry - 1:11:06Final scoring - 1:15:03BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359963/stellar-venturesDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Auf Heller und Pfennig - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-07-15 | Today I am joined by my friend Anastasia to play a full game of Auf Heller und Pfennig (aka Kingdoms or Cosmolancer)! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 4:38Evil eye explanation - 5:09Fire wall explanation - 5:27Multipliers explanation - 8:21Doubler explanation - 23:06Round 1 scoring - 24:01Round 2 start - 30:07Round 2 scoring - 46:17Round 3 start - 49:46Round 3 scoring - 1:07:39Endgame discussion - 1:09:32BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/119/cosmolancerDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Tianxia - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-07-10 | Here is my Tianxia tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Board and Dice.Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 2:45Income phase - 5:07Merchants explanation - 6:02Action phase - 7:10Region action - 7:49Palace tracks - 9:38Shipping region action - 10:23Install governor region action - 14:23Bonus tokens - 16:19Military action - 16:50Objective cards - 18:33Barge action - 21:26Exchange region action - 25:44Palace bonuses explanation - 34:17Money for actions free action - 39:47Pass action - 49:09Attack phase - 56:26Cleanup phase - 1:01:18How the game ends & final scoring - 1:06:19BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447746/tianxiaDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Crisps! - How To Play Getting Games 2025-07-04 | Today I'll be teaching you how to play Crisps! Paid sponsorship by Purple Owl Games.Preorder link - newmillindustries.com/store/p/crispsTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Setup - 1:05Play phase - 1:46Standard combinations - 2:10Playing cards - 3:06Passing & round end - 4:27Special combinations - 6:22End of deal & scoring - 8:06How to win - 8:50BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415108/crispsDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Introducing Time Fenix Getting Games 2025-07-01 | Today, I'd like to introduce you to Time Fenix. In this video, I’ll give an overview and briefly describe the game. Paid sponsorship by Caravel Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/caravelgames/time-fenix?ref=dq4ifxBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420265/time-fenixDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Barony: Royal Edition - Game of the Month June 2025! Getting Games 2025-06-27 | Here is my Game of the Month Vlog for June 2025! These are snippets from my Patreon exclusive Opinions vlogs, where I discussed my favorite games of the month. You can gain access to my thoughts on all the other games I played this month, as well as hundreds of other games, by becoming a supporter of the channel. Visit http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames to learn more!BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421529/barony-royal-editionDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Liberation - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-06-18 | Here is my Liberation tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Platypus Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/thegreatrace/liberation-0Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Resistance player turn - 3:26Resistance recruiting a card - 4:27Occupant player turn - 7:46Occupant gaining a card - 8:01Sabotage plan action - 9:28Resistance draw action - 12:03V-Mann action - 13:06Resistance discard & draw turn - 16:05Resistance move action - 17:40Wehrmacht action - 18:09Resistance diversion action - 19:32Completing a mission - 21:39Purification action - 22:46Raid action - 23:41Gaining medals - 25:28Escape plan action - 29:55Resistance card exchange - 30:39Deception plan action - 33:09Permanent skills explanation - 37:44Reroll tokens - 38:15BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426368/liberationDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Glory to Rome - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-06-13 | Today I am joined by my friend Dave to play a full game of Glory to Rome! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 4:10Think action - 5:44Leading & following actions - 6:24Laying foundation - 7:25Jacks 2:1 explanation - 9:35Patron action - 12:26Laborer action - 17:37Legionary action - 18:45Craftsman & architect actions - 23:36How the game ends & scoring - 29:56Merchant action - 1:11:16Game end - 1:28:18Endgame discussion - 1:29:44BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19857/glory-to-romeDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Theocratia - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-06-02 | Here is my Theocratia tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Mojito Studios.Gamefound link - gamefound.com/en/projects/mojito-studios/theocratia-rebootTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 3:11Round setup - 3:40Dice actions - 6:52Gaining cosmo - 9:07War vs monsters action - 9:29Adding to chronicles - 10:42End of round bonuses - 12:35Expansion action - 13:20Terrain conversion - 14:041st player action - 16:02Holiday action - 17:25Pollution explanation - 20:11Malus explanation - 20:25Priest scoring - 21:44Factory action - 23:086-value die explanation - 26:31Barracks action - 25:52Civilization development - 27:30Activating power cards - 34:01Pyramid action - 37:29Compensation explanation - 38:24War vs civilizations - 42:01Game end & final scoring - 52:19BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415200/theocratiaDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Molly House - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-05-27 | Today I am joined by my friends Claire and Matt to play a full game of Molly House! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Finishing setup - 5:15Player turn - 7:42Lie low action - 8:26Shop action - 8:41Indulge action - 10:16Throw festivity action - 11:46Cruise action - 21:54End of the week - 42:56Loyalty marker - 46:13Accuse action - 47:10Cleanup & week setup - 48:40Game end - 2:49:49Endgame discussion - 2:52:10BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349750/molly-houseDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Introducing The Brightview Haunting Getting Games 2025-05-13 | Today I'd like to introduce you to The Brightview Haunting. In this video, I’ll give an overview and briefly describe the game. Paid sponsorship by Typhon Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/typhon-games/the-brightview-haunting?ref=7s29thBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417257/the-brightview-hauntingDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Introducing River Rats Getting Games 2025-05-12 | Today, I'd like to introduce you to River Rats. In this video, I'll give an overview and briefly describe the game. This video was sponsored by Four Suit Studio.Learn more about River Rats - kickstarter.com/projects/stokkel/river-rats?ref=5vhi4y Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Trismegistus: New Edition - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-05-09 | Here is my Trismegistus: New Edition tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Board & Dice.Crowdfunding page - gamefound.com/en/projects/board-and-dice/trismegistus-2nd-editionTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 3:05Preparation phase - 3:19Action phase - 6:19Gaining a die - 6:32Gain an artifact action - 7:57Extra potency free action - 11:54Gaining essence action - 12:18Use battery free action - 13:23Transmuting metals action - 15:01Aqua regia free action - 17:53Gaining metals action - 18:46Complete experiment free action - 21:05Gain a mystery reward - 21:57Books & bookshelf explanation - 23:03Gain knowledge free action - 23:53Refining metal - 27:23Gain experiment card action - 31:17Passing - 51:16Excess experiments market - 52:45Final scoring explanation - 54:51BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440942/trismegistus-new-editionDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Casus Belli - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-05-06 | Here is my Casus Belli tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Wallace Designs.Gamefound link - gamefound.com/en/projects/martin-wallace/casusbelliTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start & event phase - 3:20Action phase - 6:12Explore action - 6:50Cards explanation - 8:13Move units action - 9:14Play cards action - 11:19Discard cards action - 13:03Purchase technology cards action - 13:48Acquire alien technology action - 15:59ROM cards explanation - 19:23Alliance action - 20:53Outpost action - 25:12Colony action - 26:56Merchants action - 30:04Pass action - 33:09Casus Belli action - 33:40Trash cards action - 34:29Maintenance phase - 36:31RAM explanation - 37:03Shuffling discard pile - 38:20Corruption action - 42:30Tension action - 43:01Culture action - 46:56Combat explanation - 50:18War explanation - 1:02:40Wormholes explanation - 1:06:10Build units action - 1:13:08Bundari league overview - 1:16:09Final scoring explanation - 1:19:23BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423562/casus-belliDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Game of the Month! April 2025 Getting Games 2025-05-02 | Here is my Game of the Month Vlog for April 2025! This is a snippet from my Patreon exclusive Opinions vlogs, where I discussed my favorite games of the month. You can gain access to my thoughts on all the other games I played this month, as well as hundreds of other games, by becoming a supporter of the channel. Visit http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames to learn more!Introduction - 0:005 player update - 19:36BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438014/yunnan-second-editionDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Nippon: Zaibatsu - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-04-29 | Here is my Nippon: Zaibatsu tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by CrowD Games.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/crowdgames/nippon-zaibatsuTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 4:24Build factory action - 5:16Refilling hiring area - 11:29Producing at factories action - 12:14Completing contracts action - 14:29Advancing R&D or Coal tracks - 16:14Local markets action - 16:58Build machines action - 19:48Build ships action - 21:50Consolidation - 24:48Ending the round - 36:05Influence scoring explanation - 36:46Endgame trigger - 38:17Final scoring explanation - 38:53Build trains action - 42:47BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434367/nippon-zaibatsuDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
50k Subs, Schedule Gaps, & Haunted Mouse - Update Vlog April 2025 Getting Games 2025-04-24 | Here is my Update Vlog for April 2025! You can listen to an audio version of this podcast by supporting the channel at http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames.Introduction - 0:00General Updates: 50k Subscribers! - 0:29 Scheduling Gaps & Uncertainty - 1:51 More Playing With Friends - 5:45 Haunted Mouse!! - 8:59Shifting Shelf - 12:38Upcoming Video Schedule - 15:31Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Daybreak - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-04-17 | Today I am joined by my friends Jessica and Owen to play a full game of Daybreak! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 3:39Local phase - 7:03Emissions phase - 17:04Crisis phase - 18:32Growth phase - 20:19Endgame discussion - 1:28:16BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreakDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
SETI Impressions - Friendly Ties Podcast Getting Games 2025-04-11 | Welcome to the Friendly Ties podcast! Anastasia, Jonathan, and Nick discuss our recent plays of SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Please nominate us for the Golden Geek Award by following this link and clicking "Podcast": boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame. Nominations are closed as of April 13th, 2025.To listen to this in audio-only form, search for Friendly Ties on your favorite podcast app and subscribe there!00:00 Seti Discussion53:25 Aliens Spoilers!1:08:17 Back to no spoilersTheme song "Unboxing" created by and used with the permission of Michael Chadwick - michaelchadwick.infoBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligenceDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Sheepland - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-04-01 | Today I am joined by my friend Anastasia to play a full game of Sheepland! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Finishing setup - 3:33Game start - 5:13Rolling the black sheep die - 5:37Moving sheep - 6:36Buying terrain tiles - 7:58Move a shepherd - 8:43Final scoring - 34:37Endgame discussion - 36:24BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123576/sheeplandDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Games of the Month! - March 2025 Getting Games 2025-03-28 | Here is my Games of the Month Vlog for March 2025! These are snippets from my Patreon exclusive Opinions vlogs, where I discussed my favorite games of the month. You can gain access to my thoughts on all the other games I played this month, as well as hundreds of other games, by becoming a supporter of the channel. Visit http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames to learn more!Introduction - 0:00Daybreak - 1:18Galactic Cruise - 16:34Galactic Cruise Update - 40:20Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Lacuna - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-03-25 | Today I am joined by my friend Matt to play a full game of Lacuna! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Setup - 1:27Game start - 2:46Endgame scoring - 19:48Endgame discussion - 23:57BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/386937/lacunaDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Just Pour It! - Lacuna Getting Games 2025-03-25 | Watch the full playthrough here: youtu.be/LCfoZW3rnPM
Favorite Games From 2023! Getting Games 2025-03-21 | I played 254 different games in 2023, and today, I'm excited to tell you about the 13 best of the bunch! Half of these games came out in 2023, and the rest came out in previous years. All of them were new to me in 2024.If you'd like to listen to the podcast version of this vlog, all you have to do is support the Patreon campaign at any level! Learn more about this here: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesIntroduction - 0:00Game #13 - 1:49Game #12 - 6:50Game #11 - 12:14 Playthrough Video - youtu.be/TjtV2GxMaVcGame #10 - 18:24 Playthrough Video - youtu.be/Vo5tRu0puCwGame #9 - 25:48Game #8 - 31:52 Playthrough Video - youtu.be/9Qc5fhqbfGcGame #7 - 37:48 Playthrough Video - youtu.be/l8zEoPXBLXYGame #6 - 44:09Game #5 - 50:52Game #4 - 56:51Game #3 - 1:03:54Game #2 - 1:10:14Game #1 - 1:15:06 Playthrough Video - youtu.be/9S6WONSDf7AWrap up - 1:22:24Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
I C E: Second Edition - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-03-18 | Here is my I C E: Second Edition tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by This Way!Order link - gamefound.com/en/projects/thisway/i-c-e-unlimitedTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 2:30Exploration phase - 3:37Build a camp action - 4:01Excavate action - 5:02Move action - 9:36Call action - 10:25Gaining artifacts - 16:53Curses explanation - 18:51Overwork action - 21:55Achievement artifacts effect - 23:40Plan action - 28:43End of day phase - 29:12Loading artifacts - 31:38Obliteration artifacts effect - 35:51Exalted artifacts effect - 38:29Decrees explanation - 40:09Final scoring explanation - 41:27Preparation phase - 42:31Philosophical artifacts effect - 43:43Harmony artifacts effect - 43:57Collapse explanation - 47:17Study action - 1:01:16BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417219/i-c-e-second-editionDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Thurn and Taxis - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-03-14 | Today I am joined by my friends Taylor and Anastasia to play a full game of Thurn and Taxis! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 4:22Completing a route - 14:01Carriage master effect - 43:03Final scoring - 1:14:55Endgame discussion - 1:16:09BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/21790/thurn-and-taxisDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Reverse Psychology - Thurn and Taxis Getting Games 2025-03-14 | Watch the full playthrough here: youtu.be/rpVRpd8wV_g
Livestreams, Publishing, & Updates! - March 2025 Getting Games 2025-03-11 | Here is my Update Vlog for March 2025! You can listen to an audio version of this podcast by supporting the channel at http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames.Mutation and/or Peaks & Valleys interest form - https://forms.gle/ScB1Ung2Zy5L79YHAIntroduction - 0:00General Updates: Getting Games Going Great - 0:18 Many Exclusive Livestreams - 2:03 Publishing My Games? - 3:58 Friendly Ties Episodes - 6:59Shifting Shelf - 7:55Upcoming Video Schedule - 19:53Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Galactic Cruise - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-03-06 | Here is my Galactic Cruise tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Kinson Key Games.Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 4:25Placing a worker - 5:28Network developments - 6:16Scheduling a cruise - 7:51Building ship segments - 10:08Intro game explanation - 13:32Building a development - 16:19Unlocking technologies - 17:41Hiring expert workers - 19:51Gaining funding bonuses - 21:05Purchasing supplies - 21:38Acquiring blueprints - 21:59Advertising a cruise - 24:49Reputation for bonuses - 27:36Calling a meeting - 29:09Launching a cruise - 29:41Agenda cards explanation - 33:30Acquiring a new ship - 37:40Drawing agenda cards - 39:43Refilling agendas display - 41:06Advancing cruises - 42:13Gain resources from silo - 44:35Refilling the resource silo - 45:16Destinations explanation - 50:29Destination upgrades - 51:15Returning to Earth - 1:06:02Annual board meetings - 1:09:30Endgame trigger - 1:11:15Final scoring explanation - 1:12:07BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391137/galactic-cruiseDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Endeavor: Deep Sea - Friendly Ties Podcast Getting Games 2025-03-04 | Welcome to the Friendly Ties podcast! Anastasia, Jonathan, and Nick discuss our recent plays of Endeavor: Deep Sea. To listen to this in audio-only form, search for Friendly Ties on your favorite podcast app and subscribe there!0:00 Introduction 1:22 Overview 7:03 Specialists10:10 Action Discs14:30 Sonaring the Sea 19:05 Dive Tokens22:26 Interaction24:40 Missions32:16 Player Count & Length40:35 Runaway Leader?49:09 Co-op1:01:01 Comparing to the other Endeavors1:03:09 Final Thoughts Theme song "Unboxing" created by and used with the permission of Michael Chadwick - michaelchadwick.infoBGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-seaDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Games of the Month! - February 2025 Getting Games 2025-02-28 | Here is my Games of the Month Vlog for February 2025! These are snippets from my Patreon exclusive Opinions vlogs, where I discussed my favorite games of the month. You can gain access to my thoughts on all the other games I played this month, as well as hundreds of other games, by becoming a supporter of the channel. Visit http://www.patreon.com/GettingGames to learn more!Introduction - 0:00Moon Colony Bloodbath - 0:57Panda Spin - 21:20Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Tiny Epic Dungeons: Adventures - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-02-25 | Here is my Tiny Epic Dungeons: Adventures tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Gamelyn Games.Link - kickstarter.com/projects/coe/tiny-epic-dungeons-adventuresTeaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Chapter start - 2:56Player turn - 4:54Hero movement - 5:22Attack skill checks - 6:36Gaining loot and spells - 11:47Torch explanation - 13:58Spawning mobs - 14:18Exploring - 17:16Revealing rooms - 18:00Encounters explanation- 24:13Spawning minions - 25:14Line of sight explanation - 27:31Enemy counter-attacks - 30:05Enemy activation - 31:50Unconscious heroes explanation - 35:02Rest action - 34:16Traps explanation - 41:41Disarming traps - 42:28Spell skill checks - 44:30Search action - 47:53Other explore tokens - 52:04BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439586/tiny-epic-dungeons-adventuresDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
22 Games! Radar Vlog - February 2025 Getting Games 2025-02-21 | Here is my Games Radar vlog for February 2025! I discuss 22 new board games that have piqued my interest, and here I'll tell you why.If you'd like to listen to the podcast version of this vlog, all you have to do is support the Patreon campaign at any level! Learn more about this here: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesIntroduction - 0:00Atua - 1:44Bohemians - 2:25Click A Tree - 5:18Cosmolancer - 8:00Crits & Tricks - 9:29Dirt & Dust - 12:47Einfach Genial 3D - 16:01For a Crown - 19:20Great Western Trail: El Paso - 22:13Kilia - 25:21Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game - 28:08Nippon: Zaibatsu - 30:51No Loose Ends - 33:24Papyria - 38:23Railways of the Lost Atlas: Landmarks of the Lost Atlas Expansion - 41:19Rival Cities - 44:20RONE: Invasion - 46:38The Vale of Eternity: Curse - 48:11Sail: Legacy - 49:56Red Dog Junction - 52:09The White Castle Duel - 55:05Up Too High - 57:46Directly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
SETI - Playing With Friends Getting Games 2025-02-18 | Today I am joined by my friend Matt to play a full game of SETI! We will start with a brief overview of the game, and then we will teach the rules while we play.If you enjoyed this video, please consider directly supporting the channel so that more videos like this one can be made :) Learn how at: http://www.patreon.com/GettingGamesTimestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 2:38Playing a card - 3:07Launching a probe - 5:35Missions explanation - 6:16Gaining technology - 7:31Orbiting a planet - 12:04Placing a signal - 12:50Increasing income - 13:22Scan action - 15:24Placing data - 17:07Pass action - 18:03End of round explanation - 19:23Adding neutral traces - 24:25Landing on a planet - 27:37Placing alien traces - 28:17Revealing aliens - 33:51Completing sectors - 47:05Final scoring - 1:57:25Endgame discussion - 1:59:06BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligenceDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Venus is SO much better than Jupiter! - SETI Getting Games 2025-02-18 | Plans have a way of changing! Watch the full SETI playthrough here: youtu.be/DuuiipCgU3o
GWT: El Paso First Impressions - Friendly Ties Podcast Getting Games 2025-02-14 | Welcome to the Friendly Ties podcast! Anastasia, Jonathan, and Nick discuss our recent plays of Great Western Trail: El Paso. To listen to this in audio-only form, search for Friendly Ties on your favorite podcast app and subscribe there!Theme song "Unboxing" created by and used with the permission of Michael Chadwick - michaelchadwick.infoCopyright assets © Lookout Games 2025BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431305/great-western-trail-el-pasoDirectly support the channel: http://www.GettingGames.com/supportList of all game content: http://www.GettingGames.com/gamesBluesky: http://GettingGames.bsky.social/Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GettingGames
Biomes of Nilgiris - Learn While Playing Getting Games 2025-02-11 | Here is my Biomes of Nilgiris tutorial, where I teach the game as it is being played. Paid sponsorship by Bluencore.Kickstarter link - kickstarter.com/projects/1845964952/biomes-of-nilgiris-journey-into-indias-biodiversity-hotspot?ref=92sfq0Teaching Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00Game start - 5:12Player turn & travel action - 6:34Discover species action - 7:29Equip action - 8:58Journal action - 10:53Explore action - 13:53Conserve biome action - 15:00Sustainability bonus track - 16:10Ecology track bonuses - 23:19How the game ends - 25:48Final scoring explanation - 26:04Objective cards explanation - 26:26Study action - 31:28Conserve species action - 37:16Scenarios mini-expansion overview - 40:20Special species mini-expansion overview - 45:58BGG link - boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393880/biomes-of-nilgirisList of all game content: http://jongetsgames.com/gamesGet a JGG t-shirt: http://jongetsgames.com/merchDirectly support the channel: jongetsgames.com/supportFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/JonGetsGames Subscribe to my GeekList: http://bit.ly/JGG-Geeklist Like my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JonGetsGames
