The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. The game is less fiddly and not a brainburner (definitely less options than Caverna). We are big Uwe Rosenberg fans and this is one of his oft forgotten gems. Lots of different types of Vegemeeple in all the colors of the rainbow. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Nick's list really makes me appreciate how broad this hobby is. Press J to jump to the feed. At the Gates of Loyang is a trading game in which you are able to produce goods by planting them and later selling them to customers. Finding the balance of who to serve when is really important. The rule book is excellent. About the only thing I agree with is Shadowrun Crossfire, which is excellent. Regular customers must be served every round or suffer a penalty. My daughter loves to play with the pieces. Ugh, so many games I'd like that are so seriously out of print. It's funny, because many of Jen's favourites (and her reasons for liking them) are similar to my wife (also a Jen) - so we had a few laughs through this video when the similarities shined through. Nice! I'm in the minority of gamers that hates Mage Knight and Robinson Crusoe. I always joked she is like Vera from Cheers. I really like the single shot feel of his videos. I couldn't tell if it was a coincidence or a crazy homage. I assume it also makes it easier and more fun for him to shoot if he doesn't need to think about all the post production afterwards. I like this game more than the big farming games of Uwe Rosenberg. Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Base Set . Rules may seem a bit complicated, but after one play you will get it. Cookies help us deliver our Services. :D. This video has informed me about more games in 20 minutes then any other 20 minutes of my life. ca. Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear + Eastern Front solo expansion, 3-4 Rosenberg games but specifically At the Gates of Loyang. Highly recommended for those who like a good puzzle to solve. I'm glad to know that Jen liked Among The Stars, which I just acquired via their Kickstarter. What makes it so pricey? Nick because I'm an anime and Marvel fan many of his personal tastes matches up with mine. I suspect that was me, and yeah - my Jen is also real and also shows up in one or two of my videos. He freely has admitted Quantity over Quality. Just a heads up: Rahdo is doing a support Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1855928930/rahdo-runs-through-year-five. Twenty different kinds of helpers, each with different skills, are available to assist them. Try out this less known Rosenberg-game! Rahdo because he mainly plays his games with his wife just like me. :), Have you seen Rahdo's run through of his entire collection? I found a reviewer a while back who also simulated a second player in run throughs with a player named Jen. Kingdom Death Monster is $400?? Negative points If you liked this then you'll like those as well :). If the farmers need vegetables which they don’t have on hand, they can buy them at their shop. Always known but never seen, She was in the beginning of his Amerigo walkthrough throwing the cubes into the tower... Before that we weren't sure she existed either. Not my cuppa :), New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Is the order here important, or should I just think of all these as "pretty much tied for #11"? Otherwise though, think there were some good games on their full lists that would probably also make up 5-6 spots of my own top 10 solo games list. Rules I've been SO looking forward to this list since Rahdo mentioned it. The Chinese theme is nice and the card and board art is very pleasing. But vegetables can also be bartered at market stalls or used as seed to plant new fields. It's my new favorite Euro game. I found a reviewer a while back who also simulated a second player in run throughs with a player named Jen. The art of the cards and the game boards suits the Chinese theme very well. I'm glad to know at least one of the two Jens is real, haha. Helpers give special abilities and Market Stalls help you to be able to exchange vegetables you have for ones you want. Join our community! I could go on... most of his list are pretty mediocre games multiplayer much less solo. I finished my third solo game for the night five minutes ago and now I think I'll be watching YouTube ;). ... 3-4 Rosenberg games but specifically At the Gates of Loyang. Material Come discuss games like Codenames, Arkham Horror, Terra Mystica, and all your other favorite games! The gameplay is mostly solitary, down time might be an issue with more players. They make deliveries to their regular customers and sell vegetables to casual customers for lucrative profit. See for user: Wishlist Game Rating Video; 1. Loyang has risen to become the capital of the Han Dynasty and one of the four main capitals of ancient China.In the booming economic climate, the people of this flourishing city require an improved supply of basic foodstuffs. He just doesn't want to use it. Haha, so she does exist? After each harvest, the farmers regularly meet at the Gates of Loyang to trade their produce. Holy cow! The most successful farmer will be the one who makes the most progress on the Path of Prosperity within the given time frame. The Gallerist has a really fun solo mode if you haven't played it already. From them. It gives it a point of view perspective and he is able to zoom in and focus on game pieces he is referring to. I've been waiting for CGF to reprint the black box for Glory to Rome... which they were supposed to annouce something in January, but have failed miserably at PR. Then I started wondering if Rahdo's Jen was real. I too wondered if Jen existed or if that was the name of his imaginary second player. Really looking forward to watching this with the wife. I'd buy it. Watch a video by Rahdo: https://youtu.be/pkgvVb9AKgo. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. ;). Really surprised Assault on Doomrock (which was #10 for Nick from the first part vid) made the list for anyone...I thought it had very little redeeming value, and am planning to sell the expansion I kickstarted unopened after playing the base game five times and trying to like it. Wish they'd do more work together. He probably either has some, or has access to them. After each harvest, the farmers regularly meet at the Gates of Loyang to trade their produce. Plus, wargames? Fields, customers, helpers, and miscellaneous objects are represented by cards. I could go on... most of his list are pretty mediocre games multiplayer much less solo. We can easily play a game in 45 minutes even if it has been a while since we played. Join our community! Aw, they're so cute. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. You can use the abilities of some helpers to increase your income or production. Loyang is still a challenging and thinky game. The first half this morning inspired me to just play games this evening. Bodes well for my Jen liking it. China, 2000 years ago. Nick because I'm an anime and Marvel fan many of his personal tastes matches up with mine. And I generally dislike "Ameritrash" games, so I'd be surprised if I liked most of the other games on his list (though I do really enjoy Friday). Last Will sounded cool. They make deliveries to their regular customers and sell vegetables to casual customers for lucrative profit. 1,5 hrs 1-4 0 Peloponnes If you like beautiful, colorful pieces, this is the game for you. One can only hope. I love the tension in the this game. Although it plays 2-4 players, it really plays best with two. There are four different types of cards (Market stalls, Helpers, Regular Customers, and Casual Customers) that you receive two of during the card phase. The wooden vegetables are cute! This is game that both my wife and I love. Even though you are doing the same thing again and again, the cards are always different and your play really revolves around the cards you get. I still need to try Mage Knight, but I'm torn between tracking down a copy of that and waiting for Star Trek Frontier. The speed overviews of each game were really informative and now my want list has gotten a lot longer. The #1 reddit source for news, information, and discussion about modern board games and board game culture. Nick and Rahdo are my personal favorite reviewers. These customers provide the tension in the game. These cards are used to help sell the vegetables you harvested at the greatest profit. While I love Rahdo, looking at this list makes it obvious that he has fairly limited experience playing solo games. You can use the abilities of some helpers to increase your income or production. Pandemic: 9.9: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/video/202771 Fields, customers, helpers, and miscellaneous objects are represented by cards. Gameplay Each turn begins with a harvest. The #1 reddit source for news, information, and discussion about modern board games and board game culture. Then I started wondering if Rahdo's Jen was real. Come discuss games like Codenames, Arkham Horror, Terra Mystica, and all your other favorite games! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Once you learn to play, it is easy to remember. You sell vegetables to either Casual or Regular customers. These are supplied by local farmers who grow wheat, pumpkins, turnips, cabbage, beans and leeks in their fields. Rahdo's Runthrough Videos according to Rahdo's ranking. Thankfully not many Rosenbergs and Felds on that list. Not just a figment of Rahdo's imagination or split personality. But money is also needed for investments – so it is crucial to strike the right balance. But vegetables can also be bartered at market stalls or used as seed to plant new fields.