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Join Mark for a mailbag of Lost Ruins of Arnak: Surprise Shipment, the final expansion for the popular Lost Ruins of Arnak. Lost Ruins of Arnak: Surprise Shipment is the last expansion for Czech Games Edition's world of Arnak, sending players back to the mysterious island to unearth more treasures and secrets. It adds 50 new cards—30 artifacts and 20 items—along with two new sites and an updated site to expand your adventures. Designed by Elwen and Mín and published in 2026, it supports 1–4 players with games running roughly 30–120 minutes. Gear up with new items and head back into the jungle for one final return to Arnak. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/475207/lost-ruins-of-arnak-surprise-shipment

July had Mark playing 13 games for a total of 30 plays. What did he play? Let's find out. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Wondrous Creatures 05:03 Panda Royale 07:22 Zombicide White Death TMNT Timecrash 09:53 Champions of Midgard 12:50 The Game Makers 17:16 Container 19:08 Captain Sonar 21:45 Mechs vs. Minions 23:55 Oak 26:27 Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico – The Card Game 28:23 Pandemic Legacy Season 2 29:27 Sniper Elite The Board Game 32:39 Cover Your Assets

In this video, Mark unboxes 20 Strong: Etherfields from Chip Theory Games. He walks through the contents of this compact box, exploring the rulebooks, player aids, and the high-quality PVC cards inside. Along the way, Mark explains how the 20 Strong system works, how it connects to the core game, and how this release fits into Chip Theory's growing lineup of titles. Join him at the table for a first look at the components and artwork of this brand-new release. 20 Strong: Etherfields is a solo game where your hero travels through an ever-shifting dreamscape, making connections and spending resources to trigger special actions in evocative rooms. Cards flip during play and stay that way across future sessions, creating a deck that's uniquely shaped by every decision you make over time. Using influence cards to augment your dice pool, you're free to take actions whenever you wish, leading to highly creative play. Over repeated sessions, you'll work to uncover the deck's secrets and defeat every hidden boss Etherfields has to offer. Designed by Josh J. Carlson and Salem Scott, it plays in about 40–60 minutes for one player. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Twenty Strong System 06:44 Item Cards 07:42 Influence Cards 10:38 Hero Cards 11:51 Enemy Cards 14:44 Map Cards 15:07 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/466598/20-strong-etherfields

Join Mark as he unboxes Final Girl: S4 Ultimate Box, the massive collection that brings together all of the Series 4 content from Van Ryder Games. In this video, he takes a first look inside the box alongside a couple of premium promo Final Girls, Jen and Iris. Mark walks through the film boxes for Bad Times at Buddyland, The Green Terror, A Demon in the Shadows, A Rotten Harvest, and The Raptor Games, showing off the killers, miniatures, cards, tokens, maps, and more. Come along for a late-night, hands-on tour of everything packed into this ultimate collection. Final Girl is a solitaire-only board game inspired by classic horror movie tropes, putting you in the role of a female protagonist who must kill the slasher to survive. The S4 Ultimate Box includes all Series 4 items: Bad Times at Buddyland, The Green Terror, A Demon in the Shadows, A Rotten Harvest, and The Raptor Games. Each film box features its own unique killer, map, and challenges to face down on your own. Designed by Evan Derrick and A. J. Porfirio and published by Van Ryder Games, it's built for a single player looking for a tense, cinematic horror experience. 00:00 Intro 01:29 Opening The Box 04:00 Bad Times At Buddy Land 11:20 A Rotten Harvest 15:52 Demon In The Shadows 20:15 The Green Terror 24:20 The Raptor Games 29:00 Bonus Features 32:38 Mausoleum Box 38:27 Promo Girls 39:20 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438606/final-girl-s4-ultimate-box

Join Mark on This Board Game Life as he opens up a special mailbag delivery: the Final Girl S4 Ultimate Box from his crowdfunded pledge. In this first look, Mark unpacks the massive box and shows off what's inside, including bonus premium promos and a peek at all the components you can expect. Stick around, because Mark also previews a full unboxing video where he'll dig into every scenario, killer, and feature film in detail. Final Girl is a solitaire-only board game that leans into classic horror movie tropes, putting you in the shoes of a female protagonist who must defeat the slasher to survive. The S4 Ultimate Box gathers all of the Series 4 content, including five feature films such as Bad Times at Buddyland, The Green Terror, A Demon in the Shadows, A Rotten Harvest, and The Raptor Games. Designed by Evan Derrick and A.J. Porfirio and published by Van Ryder Games, it requires the Final Girl core box to play and offers a challenging, cinematic solo experience. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Ultimate Box 02:18 Box Overview 03:00 Premium Promos 03:40 What Is Final Girl 04:20 Box Contents 05:00 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438606/final-girl-s4-ultimate-box

Join Mark on This Board Game Life as he unboxes Zombicide: Undead or Alive, a new addition to his growing Zombicide collection. In this video, Mark shares how the game landed on his table, walks through the rules and missions booklet, and points out what sets this Old West adventure apart from other titles in the series. If you've ever wondered what's inside the box before bringing it to your own game group, come take a first look alongside him. Zombicide: Undead or Alive brings the cooperative zombie-blasting action to the mythical Old West, where the recently-dead are rising from prairie graves to assault the living. Players take on new Survivor types like the Gunslinger, Brawler, Townsfolk, and Faithful, each with their own unique rules, as they battle hordes of zombies across the harsh Western frontier. New mechanics like Balconies and the Train add fresh challenges to the mix. Designed for 1–6 players and playable in about 60 minutes, it was published by CMON in 2022. 00:00 Intro 02:25 Getting To The Table 04:07 Rules And Missions 07:30 Box Contents 08:10 Player Trays 09:29 Zombie Miniatures 11:40 Survivor Characters 14:16 Map Tiles And Inserts 18:55 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331224/zombicide-undead-or-alive