#firstimpressionsfriday🎲 started by @kay_plays_games Been a while since I had a new game to play and talk about on Friday. Earlier this week I received my kickstarter copy of Flamecraft by @cbalchemy And @luckyduckgames. I became aware of the project because I am a huge fan of @pvaughan007 and his work on #dwellingsofeldervale. I knew this was a completely different game but also knew by the campaign that the same level of quality and production would be on point. I loved the Art by @art_of_sandara and wish I could live in this little world they created. Pros: Art, components, storage solutions are all amazing. Each dragon card and shop have unique art by the incredible @art_of_sandara . Components in the deluxe edition are screen printed wood pieces and are very vibrant. The game comes with some stellar organizers by @gametrayz It has one for all the cards and dragons and two smaller 6 compartment trays for the resources. Another pro for me is its simplicity. They have simple rules and simple actions you take each turn. You can visit a shop and either gather resources or enchant a shop by spending resources. I also enjoyed the race trying to collect as much reputation ( Victory points) as possible before the end is triggered by drawing or revealing the last card of either the dragon or enchntment decks. Cons: it is a table Hog! Aesthetically I really enjoy the look of the long street that the shops occupy but it makes it so hard to see all of what's going on without standing and walking around to get a better look. The available dragons in the park and the enchantments that are available are on opposite sides of the board and just think it could benefit from a more condensed board. Also while I enjoy the simplicity of the actions the 6 types all have the same abilities' and while this will be great for teaching my kids and new gamers on Wonder if after more plays I'll be wanting more eventually 🤔 Overall I am happy with Flamecraft and knew what i was purchasing, a family weight game and I hope my kids enjoy it when I teach it to them. I am looking forward to getting it to the table a few more times to see how it holds up especially with more players. (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkihmI6Lq6_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The huge box game #DwellingsOfEldervale was a beautiful, highly produced game. Presentation was one of the best I've seen. Unfortunately we found the gameplay frustrating, and a bad feeling of futility in ability to catch the leader. Overall disappointing... ... .. . #boardgames #boardgame #boardgamesofinstagram #analoggames #cardgames #boardgamer #boardgamenight #tabletopgame #tabletopgames #games #geek #geekculture #nerdculture #bgg #boardgamegeek #bggcommunity #boardgameaddict #kickstarter #boardgameupgrades #boardnotbored #brettspiel #giochidatavolo #jeudesociete #juegodemesa #planszowki #보드게임 #棋类游戏 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNPvIzdBV-Y/?igshid=vhk955i3bndp

DWELLINGS OF ELDERVALE. Solo play. I really enjoyed my first #solo playthrough. The AI is smooth and overall I found the gameplay streamlined and interesting. Fun decisions. Beautiful production. So much replayability. I can't wait to play multiplayer, because I think that is where Eldervale will really shine. -Shaggi @totallytabled . . . @breaking_games @gametrayz #dwellingsofeldervale #sologaming #game #games #gaming #gamer #boardgame #boardgames #boardgaming #tabletop #tabletopgaming #tabletopgames #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgamer #gamenight #geek #analoggames #tabled #play #playing #playinggames #instagamer #boardgameaddict (at Oregon , USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-3nG0h8iq/?igshid=1gfvrenmy3307

I treated my self to these upgraded #dwellingsofeldervale components from @meeplesource for father's day. They look so good and are easily placed and removed from the @gametrayz containers. Very happy with the purchase. . . . . . #dwellingsofeldervale #workerplacement #boardgames #whatboardsonyourtable #boardgamesofinstagram #bgg #bggcommunity  #boardgamegeek #boardgamenight #boardgamegeekcommunity #boardgame  #boardgameaddict #tabletopgames  #boardgamephotography #gamenight #brettspiel #juegosdemesa #games  #jogodetabuleiro #boardgamesrule #boardgameporn #boardgamenerd #bordspellen #giochigatavolo #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드 게임 #настольные игры (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWUrFMh3KF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Dwelling in Eldervale 7️⃣ A deep dive of my favorite game Green Earth/Nature Faction Elves of Briardell Special workers Wizard: Wandering Sage: At the end of your turn, you may move your Wizard to an adjacent Realm without triggering a Battle. - This ability is amazing cause you can place the Wizard on one side of Eldervale and the a desired Realm, and then move them slowly each turn to better position them so you can access a Realm on the other side or Eldervale. Workers: Longbows: your workers add Battle dice to adjacent Battles in the same manner as Dwellings. - This is also an incredible ability allowing your workers to help in Battle without the fear of losing them to the Underworld if you lose. Mosswood Trolls Special workers Dragon: Vicious Beast: When your Dragon is in Battle, you may reroll any dice that result on 1. - Great ability that gives you another chance to win a Battle. Warrior: Regeneration: At the end of your turn, if you Warrior is in the Underworld, you may move it to an unoccupied Realm. - Awesome ability! This is great cause you can throw your warrior in a Battle and if he loses you gain a sword and then can move him to an unoccupied realm giving you a positional advantage for next placement or allowing you to take a spot next to a Realm you want to fight over for the chance to place a Dwelling. I really love the Green faction the Elves have won me over as I imagine that the wandering Wizard is my own personal Gandalf just crossing through the Realms never late and arriving precisely when he means to. 😉 . . . . . #dwellingsofeldervale #workerplacement #boardgames #whatboardsonyourtable #boardgamesofinstagram #bgg #bggcommunity  #boardgamegeek #boardgamenight #boardgamegeekcommunity #boardgame  #boardgameaddict #tabletopgames  #boardgamephotography #gamenight #brettspiel #juegosdemesa #games  #jogodetabuleiro #boardgamesrule #boardgameporn #boardgamenerd #bordspellen #giochigatavolo #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드 게임 #настольные игры (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPWQM-YBDCH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 7️⃣ #7days7sideboxart by @boardgameangel and @buryboardgames I missed this yesterday but here is the final pick for this challenge. As to no surprise I'm sure, here is my favorite side box art of Dwellings of Eldervale By @breaking_games This hybrid worker placement, tablaue building area control game is so fun I can't stop posting about it. The art on the side is but a taste of what you get from the adventure cards and the different faction player boards and the Realm tiles.This game is just beautiful in so many ways. . . . . . #dwellingsofeldervale #workerplacement #boardgames #whatboardsonyourtable #boardgamesofinstagram #bgg #bggcommunity  #boardgamegeek #boardgamenight #boardgamegeekcommunity #boardgame  #boardgameaddict #tabletopgames  #boardgamephotography #gamenight #brettspiel #juegosdemesa #games  #jogodetabuleiro #boardgamesrule #boardgameporn #boardgamenerd #bordspellen #giochigatavolo #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드 게임 #настольные игры (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPS_jPAB6cx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Played a game of Dwelling of Eldervale and I finally won a game. Played the cultists of the night mother faction (basically vampires) against the Pirates of Nightmare Cove and the Cleris of the Dawn. My factions abilities were cool, my builders had the sacrifice ability where when doing the summoning action on the Portal tile in Eldervale I could sacrifice a worker in my ready area to Summon another unit like my Dragon, Wizard or Warrior and ignore its summoning cost. So I was able to get out my more powerful units earlier and with less cost that other factions. In the end it was consecration on 2 elements (chaos and nature) and end game scoring of tablaue cards that led to the win. Can't wait for the next game when I can try yet another new faction! . . . . . #dwellingsofeldervale #workerplacement #boardgames #whatboardsonyourtable #boardgamesofinstagram #bgg #bggcommunity  #boardgamegeek #boardgamenight #boardgamegeekcommunity #boardgame  #boardgameaddict #tabletopgames  #boardgamephotography #gamenight #brettspiel #juegosdemesa #games  #jogodetabuleiro #boardgamesrule #boardgameporn #boardgamenerd #bordspellen #giochigatavolo #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드 게임 #настольные игры (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPDqsH_hFF6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Dwelling in Eldervale This is the first post in a series all about my new favorite game. This will be a deep dive on this monster of a game by @breaking_games @lukelauriegames and @pvaughan007 Resources: Resources in Dwellings of Eldervale are Swords, Tools, Potions, Scrolls and Gems... with Gold and Magic cards being addional/optional resources. Gold counts as a wild resource so it can be used as if it were any other resource of your choice. Magic cards are unique and will be covered more in depth in another post. Resources in Eldervale are how one gains a foothold and are the key to your eventual rule of this magical realm. These resources are used to pay cost for summoning new worker's, are used to build a Dwelling or to gain extra victory points via quests/prophesy magic cards. Resources can also be used as a means to determine the winner if a tie occurs . . . . . #dwellingsofeldervale #workerplacement #boardgames #whatboardsonyourtable #boardgamesofinstagram #bgg #bggcommunity  #boardgamegeek #boardgamenight #boardgamegeekcommunity #boardgame  #boardgameaddict #tabletopgames  #boardgamephotography #gamenight #brettspiel #juegosdemesa #games  #jogodetabuleiro #boardgamesrule #boardgameporn #boardgamenerd #bordspellen #giochigatavolo #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드 게임 #настольные игры (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/COjWkIjBTQx/?igshid=qa0m3fvhfl83

Dwellings of Eldervale finally organized! This production from @breaking_games is off the charts. Hope the gameplay matches. More to come. -Shaggi @totallytabled . . . #dwellingsofeldervale #game #games #gaming #gamer #boardgame #boardgames #boardgaming #tabletop #tabletopgaming #tabletopgames #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgamer #gamenight #geek #analoggames #tabled #play #playing #playinggames #instagamer #boardgameaddict (at Oregon , USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH32_9fhY5r/?igshid=1kutic8l0ricz

Dwelling in Eldervale 8️⃣ A deep dive of my favorite game Today's post is all about The Red/Fire factions... FIRST UP: Embercrush Ogres Special workers: Warrior: Battlerager: Each time your Warrior is in a Battle, gain 1 VP, whether you win or lose. Workers: Brutal Strength: Your Workers roll two dice in Battle. NEXT UP: Firewitch Goblins Special workers: Dragon: Scorching Breath: When you Dragon helps win a Battle, each defeated opponent must discard a resource. Wizard: Firewitch: When you Wizard is in Battle, and you have 4 or more Magic cards in your hand, Roll two additional Battle dice. The Fire 🔥 faction is very fun. So far I have only tried the Embercrush Ogres but they led me to my first win in Eldervale. I was lucky and was able to score some good dwelling locations and got pretty high up their element tracks to equal a good amount of points. Will have to try the Goblins next time. . . #dwellingsofeldervale #workerplacement #boardgames #whatboardsonyourtable #boardgamesofinstagram #bgg #bggcommunity  #boardgamegeek #boardgamenight #boardgamegeekcommunity #boardgame  #boardgameaddict #tabletopgames  #boardgamephotography #gamenight #brettspiel #juegosdemesa #games  #jogodetabuleiro #boardgamesrule #boardgameporn #boardgamenerd #bordspellen #giochigatavolo #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드 게임 #настольные игры (at Wonder Lake, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0obVshTe0/?utm_medium=tumblr