12 Board Games That Are Easy to Teach, Learn, & Retain

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Published on February 4, 2024 1:00:15 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpt2nEUBKnA

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In today’s video I’m joined by Andrea and Scott to discuss games and elements in games (including rules) that make the game easier/fun to teach, learn, and retain. Ambassador Dave also shared his thoughts on a few games.

Andrea
Honorable mentions: Wingspan, Cascadia, Clank, Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition, Apiary, Bohnanza, Llama Land, Grimm Forest, Creature Comforts, Flamecraft

3. Star Wars the Deckbuilding Game
2. Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate
1. Expeditions

Scott
Honorable mentions: Lost Cities, Tales from Red Dragon Inn, Earthbound Rangers, Arkham Horror LCG

3. Cthulhu: Death May Die
2. Obsession
1. Nemo’s War

Dave
Honorable mentions: John Company, Tapestry, Age of Innovation

3. Catan
2. Spirit Island
1. Suburbia

Jamey

3. Bark Avenue
2. First in Flight
1. Forest Shuffle

Favorite game tutorials: https://youtu.be/fhil3lk0yx4?si=gokx9vmD-5_7mBkN

Teaching, Learning, and Remembering Rules: https://youtu.be/TrOvBL4scBg?si=e_2uPUtI9sryNG7C

00:00 - Introduction & Honorable Mentions
8:15 - 3
20:40 - 2
35:30 - 1

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