I’m making great progress on my board games, though this last time I got rid of fewer. There are a number of fun games to talk about though. And there are a number of games where, once I play them, they might not stick around. But only three more came off the shelf, though, I do need to provide an update on part 4, which you can see here.

What Board Games Are Leaving?

So two updates from last time to start us off.

Second Chance

I said there was a decent shot that one ight get a second chance, and sure enough it did. Second Chance is back on the shelves. It’s one my wife is tempted to play solo, and it’s a roll and write that she can easily teach. So, as a small game, it’s back on the shelf.

Specter Ops

This is the one that I missed in the video. It’s one that I want to play, but I think that other people I know own it. Plus, it’s a one versus all game, harder to get to the table. And while in theory I like the idea of a hidden movement game, I haven’t played any yet. So maybe I should keep it for that reason, but it is leaving the collection.

Unicornus Knights

Now onto the new ones. Unicornus Knights is one that I picked up pretty cheap a while ago. And I did that because of Sam Healy liking it on the Dice Tower. And I won’t lie, the concept is interesting. You are shepherding the princess around, letting her fight and win when need be but keeping her from taking damage and avoiding spots at others. I tried to learn this one a while ago, and it is intriguing still, but I know I’m not going to play it over other newer games.

Nidavellir

Speaking of newer games, the next two are pretty new. Nidavellir just didn’t hit for me. I wanted something more after a couple of plays, I felt like I understood the game. And Maybe Thingavellir would help, but I’m less than certain on that. It just feels like a good, accessible, set collection game. But I have other games like that. Yes, the bidding is different than say Sushi Go Party’s drafting, but not enough. And not enough variety for me.

My Farm Shop

This is another one that I had fun with, but I had a feeling wasn’t going to stick. And after a handful of plays, it just felt too much the same. Now there are ways to change it up, but not enough. The game is very simple in a Machi Koro style or roll and everyone gets something. So you build up your engine and turn good into coins and points. Is it better than Machi Koro, maybe, but then again I don’t have Machi Koro in my collection either.

Upcoming Streams

There was no drink, so section for that.

But I did plan on streaming tonight. However, I am not sure that is going to happen. Family is coming into town tomorrow for the holiday, which is why no streaming on Wednesday. But there is still more to get ready for them.

But following week, I’ll be back with some streaming. I plan on doing at least two streams the following week. If you want to know when I go live, you can go to the Malts and Meeples YouTube channel, subscribe, and click the notification bell. That’ll let you know when I go live or schedule a video.

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