Join Cody & Ray as they look at their top thirty games of 2024.
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Having started board wargaming in the early ‘70’s… the fact that now we’re looking at 30 games produced in one year, let alone a TOP 30.
Ive been dipping in and out of your stream so dont know whats number one yet
My favourite 5 games I played in 2024 (well new to me)
1)War Story: Occupied France
Superb storytelling, the game session with my mates felt more like a resistance cell committee mulling over the choices .
2)Undaunted: Normandy
I was so hesitant about this game until I played it. Then it was a “wow moment” when it clicked , great game mechanics . I played it a a few days ago with a mate during a quiet period in my local. The barman who is a history graduate took a keen interest. So now looks like my next purchase is going to be Reinforcements expansion to make the game four player.
3) Mythic Commander by Modiphius a fast paced fantasy wargame in the vibe of the old Steve Jackson Pocket Box games. Even though its a budget game it has a lot of strategy depth. I would call it a travel wargame
4) Mass Effect Priority : Hagalaz
its edged ahead over the The Mandalorian: Adventures(what I enjoyed) because I liked the character progression and the miniatures were a joy to paint.
5) The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom
This game really surprised how much I enjoyed the basic roll to move dice allocation game. Its very shallow game but the game board art reminded me of Ralph Bakshi cartoon version of LoR. The game invoked my childhood love of boardgames. I think it doesn't have enough substance for a cooperative game but as a solitaire game it was very fun
I really enjoyed listening to the two of you, and for two hours no less! I especially liked that this was a top 30. I wish more channels did that…. I forget, do you usually do a top## 1 year later video? I'd be curious what your revised top 20 or 30 of 2023 is.
Thanks for the kind comments, gentlemen! And dinner is on me! Hopefully we can meet at a convention some day. All the best!