5 Games with a PERFECT Theme Score

Whether or not a board game is truly “thematic” depends on your definition of “theme”. Many board game reviewers rate theme, yet often, they mean different things. I can identify no less than FIVE definitions for theme. Let’s take a look at each one, with examples. And to be clear: even on this channel, every board game that exhibits theme in ANY capacity is deserving of SOME theme rating: none of these are “zeroes”. But I definitely think some ways of implementing a theme are more impactful than others. Interested in the PERFECT board game? Look no further! https://theperfectBoardgame.com ___________________ OTHER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES 1. What makes a GOOD Game? – https://youtu.be/5XKo_S8FEJA 3a. 5 Games with a PERFECT Mechanics Score – https://youtu.be/hYT_s4FdvA0 3b. My 5 FAVORITE Board Game MECHANICS – https://youtu.be/nKj73VuN4kQ 4. The. Most. Beautiful. Games. – 5 Games with AMAZING Components https://youtu.be/4tKSxY996V8 5. The Very Best Strategy Games – What makes a game TRULY strategic? - https://youtu.be/o_Vd86p1MZo _________________________________ NOTE: Stronghold is now out of print! I’m sorry, I suggested it as a “cheaper”game, but it might be more difficult to find. I did find used copies here: If you found this video useful, please consider using the affiliate links in this description or on theperfectboardgame.com Affiliate links are a great way to support creators without costing viewers anything more than they would already spend. If you would like to support me on Patreon, my patreon page is www.patreon.com/neverbenbetter TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 - Here’s a question for you 0:36 - What is theme? 1:35 - Definition #1: “Pasted-on” theme 2:17 - Example: Sagrada 2:48 - How to rate these games 3:22 - Definition #2: “Thematic World” 3:56 - Example: Flamecraft 5:18 - People who disagree with me! 5:39 - Definition #3: Story-driven games 7:26 - Definition #4: Figurative Theme 7:59 - Perfect Theme #1: https://amzn.to/3nhJmAt 9:12 - Perfect Theme #2: https://amzn.to/3nhtm1d 10:51 - Perfect Theme #3: https://amzn.to/409O4i7 12:00 - Definition #5: Literal Theme 12:46 - Perfect Theme #4: https://amzn.to/409aRdH 14:19 - Perfect Theme #5: Stronghold (Out of stock) 15:50 - A few bonus games: https://amzn.to/3FM8dCu and Small City 16:42 - You can cast your own vote! 17:27 - Signing off: what’s next?