10 Games we're buying IMMEDIATELY at Gen Con 2024

Summary

Brothers Murf, Nick and Mike, share their excitement for Gen Con, the largest board game convention in North America. They list their top 10 most anticipated games to purchase, including 'Foundation Metropolis', 'Harvest', and 'Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs'. They emphasize their interest in games with unique themes and mechanics, such as 'Fromage', a cheese-making game with a rotating board, and 'Rockard 1977', developed by former Runaways' bassist Jackie Fox. The brothers also provide tips for navigating the convention and invite viewers to meet them there.

Takeaways

• 🎲 The video is about the top 10 board games that the Brothers Murf, Nick and Mike, are excited to buy at Gen Con, a major North American board game convention.
• 🌐 Gen Con is the biggest board game convention in North America and the second biggest in the world, known for releasing numerous new games.
• 💰 The brothers have a budget to spend on games at the convention, but they will only discuss games listed as for sale, not for demo.
• 🚫 They clarify that they won't necessarily buy all the games on their list due to availability or changing interests.
• 🎥 They mention that they won't discuss games they've already covered or will cover, focusing on new and anticipated games.
• 🏙️ Number 10 on their list is 'Foundations of Metropolis', a city-building game that simplifies and updates 'Foundations of Rome'.
• 🌾 Number 9 is 'Harvest', a farming-themed game from Key Master Games, featuring anthropomorphized animals and a cozy vibe.
• 🔥 Number 8 is 'Sausage Sizzle', a push-your-luck game about Australian animals stealing food from a barbecue, with art by Eno Tool.
• 🕹️ Number 7 is 'Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs', a smaller, solo version of the popular 'Gloomhaven' game.
• 🏙️ Number 6 is 'Cities', a city-building game by Phil Walker-Harding and Steve Finn, featuring card drafting and 3D token stacking.
• 🧀 Number 5 is 'Fromage', a cheese-making game with a unique rotating board mechanic and simultaneous worker placement.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Number 4 is 'Infiltrators', a cooperative trick-taking and deduction game about identifying traders through card play.
• 🎸 Number 3 is 'Rockard 1977', a game developed by Jackie Fox, a former member of The Runaways, focusing on the rock and roll scene of the 70s.
• 🌐 Number 2 is 'Pompeyo', a game about developing renewable energy infrastructure in Uruguay, featuring strategic action card management.
• 🛸 Number 1 is 'The Search for UAP', a deduction game in the 'Search for...' series by Ted Alspach, focusing on unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the anticipation of the Gen Con board game convention, where the hosts, the Brothers Murf, discuss the top 10 games they are excited to buy.

What is Gen Con and why is it significant for board game enthusiasts?

Gen Con is the biggest board game convention in North America and the second biggest in the world. It is significant for board game enthusiasts because many new games are released there, some in limited quantities, making it a must-visit event for collectors and enthusiasts.

How does the Brothers Murf decide which games to include in their top 10 list?

The Brothers Murf decide on the games based on their interest, the games' availability for sale at Gen Con, and recommendations from others in the board gaming community. They also consider whether they have previously covered the games or not.

What is the relationship between the Brothers Murf and their Patreon supporters?

The Brothers Murf mention their Patreon supporters as they plan to discuss more games on their Patreon page. It suggests that Patreon supporters receive additional content and insights that are not available in their regular videos.

Why is 'Foundations of Metropolis' on the Brothers Murf's list?

'Foundations of Metropolis' is on the list because it is a more affordable and compact version of 'Foundations of Rome', which the Brothers Murf like but find too large and expensive for their preferences.

What theme does the game 'Harvest' have and why does it appeal to the Brothers Murf?

'Harvest' has a farming theme with anthropomorphized animals, which appeals to the Brothers Murf because of its cozy vibe and the current popularity of such themes in board games.

What is special about the game 'Sausage Sizzle'?

'Sausage Sizzle' is special because it is a small push-your-luck game with a cutesy theme featuring Australian animals trying to steal food from a barbecue, combined with art by Eno Tool, a highly regarded game artist.

Why are the Brothers Murf excited about 'Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs'?

They are excited about 'Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs' because it is a solo version of 'Gloomhaven' with a small package and tiny minis, offering a Gloomhaven-like experience in a portable format.

What is the significance of 'Cities' by Phil Walker-Hardings and Steve Finn?

'Cities' is significant because it is a city-building game by notable designers Phil Walker-Hardings and Steve Finn, published by DE, a company known for its high-quality games, and it has been recommended to the Brothers Murf by several people they admire.

What is the connection between Jackie Fox and the game 'Rockard 1977'?

Jackie Fox, a former member of The Runaways and a Jeopardy champion, has been working on 'Rockard 1977' for a long time. The game, which is about the rock and roll scene in the 70s, is being released by DE and has generated significant interest.

Why is 'Pompeyo' on the Brothers Murf's list of anticipated games for Gen Con?

'Pompeyo' is on the list because it is a strategic game about bringing power to Uruguay using renewable energy sources, which aligns with the Brothers Murf's interest in heavy Euro games with a meaningful theme.

What is the 'Search for Lost Species' and why are the Brothers Murf looking forward to its sequel?

The 'Search for Lost Species' is a deduction game that the Brothers Murf greatly enjoy. They are looking forward to its sequel, 'Search for UAPs', because of their love for the series and the new partnership with Ted Alspach, which promises a fresh take on the gameplay.