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In this video, Mark unboxes King of Tokyo: Godzilla, the brand new Godzilla edition from IELLO. Join him as he digs through the box, walks through the eight-page rule book, and reveals all the components inside — including a look at the monster cards, the game board, and some surprising new pieces. Mark also shares his history with the series and previews some of the other games set in this world before heading to the table. King of Tokyo: Godzilla is a family dice game for 2–6 players where Toho's legendary kaijus — Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Hedorah, Rodan, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla — battle to become the one true King of Tokyo. Each turn you roll six dice over three throws, choosing which to keep to score victory points, gain energy, heal, or attack your rivals. Spend energy on powerful cards that grant permanent or temporary abilities, and battle to occupy Tokyo for bonus points while facing every other monster alone. Win by reaching 20 victory points or by being the last monster standing. This edition also introduces new "Event cards" that affect all monsters, plus evolution cards for longtime fans. 00:00 Intro 00:23 Game Description 00:47 How To Play 01:53 Publisher Details 02:22 Opening The Box 04:04 Rule Book 05:24 Monster Standees 07:50 Board And Tokens 09:07 Dice And Energy 11:20 Evolution Cards 16:22 Power Cards 16:53 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463297/king-of-tokyo-godzilla

Join Mark for a mailbag unboxing as something gargantuan arrives at This Board Game Life! On September 5th, Mark opens up his pre-order of King of Tokyo Godzilla and shares his first impressions as he checks out this monster-sized package. He talks through his history with the King of Tokyo series and what he's expecting from this new Godzilla-themed edition. Stick around, because a full unboxing video is on the way! King of Tokyo Godzilla is a family dice game from designer Richard Garfield and publisher IELLO, playable by 2–6 players in around 30 minutes. Take control of a legendary Toho kaiju — Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Hedorah, Rodan, Mothra, or Mechagodzilla — and roll dice to earn victory points, gain energy, heal, and smash your opponents. Battle to occupy Tokyo for extra points, purchase powerful special cards, and face new "Event cards" that shake up the fight. Be the first to reach 20 victory points or the last monster standing to become the true King of Tokyo. 00:00 Intro 00:44 Opening The Box 01:20 King Of Tokyo Godzilla 01:52 Game Description 02:20 Publisher And Creators 02:47 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463297/king-of-tokyo-godzilla

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Join Rob from This Board Game Life as he unboxes Star Trek: Captain's Chair, the deck-building game from designers Dávid Turczi and Nigel Buckle. Rob walks through everything in this surprisingly sturdy box, from the 200+ cards and captain standees to the components for all six iconic captains. He takes a detailed look through the hefty rulebook and the dedicated solo guide, covering game concepts, action steps, the solo bot, and even the five-year mission campaign mode. Come along for a full tour of what's packed inside this galaxy-spanning title. In Star Trek: Captain's Chair, one or two players go head-to-head as legendary captains from across Star Trek history, including Jean-Luc Picard, Benjamin Sisko, Michael Burnham, Koloth, Sela, and Thy'lek Shran. Each captain plays with a unique, asymmetric deck themed to their personality, allies, and strategies, so no two games unfold the same way. Command ships, crew, and away teams while managing resources and alliances, and remember that antagonism alone won't win the day. To claim victory, you'll need to balance diplomacy, exploration, and science across hundreds of deeply thematic cards. Published by WizKids in 2025, it plays in 60–120 minutes. Star Trek: Captain's Chair Designer: Nigel Buckle Publisher: WizKids (I) | 2025 1–2 players | 60–120 min | Ages 14+ 00:00 Intro 02:19 Box And Rulebook 04:45 Game Concepts 06:57 Solo Rules 08:50 Punchboards 10:35 Components 13:09 Card Overview 16:20 More Cards 20:11 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captain-s-chair

Join Rob from This Board Game Life as he cracks open Arkham Travel Guide, a roll-and-write route-charting game he tracked down after searching for it at Gen Con. In this unboxing, Rob walks through everything in the box — the chunky dice, dry erase markers, dry-erase player boards, and the various decks of cards — while flipping through the rulebook to explain how the game plays. From the game's six phases to the personal objectives, effect cards, and the Old Ones themselves, Rob gives you a full first look at what's inside. Arkham Travel Guide is a 1–4 player roll-and-write set in H.P. Lovecraft's infamous city, where you take on the unlikely role of a travel guide crafting tour routes through streets filled with curio shops, mysterious gates, and horrible places. Players roll and collectively choose dice to draw in tourists and chart routes, giving everyone a fair degree of control over the randomness. Your goal is to build a route packed with tourists and different landmarks for victory points — all while surviving an encounter with one of the Great Old Ones like Cthulhu or Dagon. Playing in about 30–40 minutes, it's a strategic puzzle wrapped in classic Lovecraftian atmosphere. Arkham Travel Guide Designer: Dan Lièvre Publisher: CrowD Games | 2025 1–4 players | 30–40 min | Ages 14+ 00:00 Intro 01:35 Components 02:19 Dice And Markers 02:53 Rulebook 04:39 Game Boards 05:00 Back Cover 06:19 Cards 09:00 Storage 09:16 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439409/arkham-travel-guide

Rob from This Board Game Life unboxes "That's Mine!", a quick card game he picked up from the Hasbro Games booth at Gen Con. Watch as he cracks open the box, walks through everything inside—from the game cards to the reference and final round cards—and takes a first look at the colorful, cartoony artwork. Along the way, Rob explains the basics of how the game plays and shares his initial thoughts on what to expect. That's Mine! (also known as Minero) is a fast-paced, quick-slapping card game for 2–5 players that plays in about 10 minutes. Players take turns flipping cards from the draw pile, racing to claim gems, gold nuggets, and diamonds—while avoiding worthless pyrite (fool's gold). But be careful: if four sticks of dynamite are flipped, the mine blows and wipes the remaining treasure off the table! Once the deck runs out, whoever claimed the most valuable loot wins. That's Mine! Designer: Ken Gruhl Publisher: Hasbro | 2025 2–5 players | 10 min | Ages 8+ 00:00 Intro 01:38 Components 02:00 Game Description 03:24 Components Overview 05:00 Card Details 05:53 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/451065/that-s-mine