Skara Brae (2024)

“Make no mistake, the game is a lot of fun without it except for maybe that first round. That first round is a little hoham, I got to say.”(1:00:49)

“This is going to push you to play thoughtfully and sequence your plays to integrate these actions in the most optimal ways. That on top of the resource management and worker system themselves make this one we keep coming back to.”

“I feel like it's it's approachable. It's still that like heavy midweight, but it's not heavy heavy. And so I appreciate that. Yeah. There you go. Those are our thoughts on Scar Bray. A high score of a nine, giving this one a seal of excellence from us here.”(17:13)

“On the whole, I've been thoroughly impressed by Skara Brae. I love its dedication to its time and place, its bright aesthetic, even the way its (bazillion) resource tokens form their very own midden pile. Shem Phillips has crafted something special”

The reviewer provides a dedicated solo playthrough of Skara Brae, showcasing the game's mechanics, loop, and automated opponent setup in a focused demonstration.

“You have a game that is complex, it's rewarding, and it's not too complicated. Yes, there's a lot going on and you've seen how many resources, but everything is very intuitive and everything is very thematic.”(18:24)

“Ultimately, Skara Brae remains an enjoyable and clever game thanks to its waste mechanic, which rewards planning, optimization, and meticulous resource management.”

“Not to say this is his best game by any means, but it is definitely good for what you do, for how long it takes, uh, for the compactness, everything. I really like it. So, I highly recommend it”(21:33)

“It's clever, compact, and quietly compelling. If you're willing to dig through the bones and shells, you'll find a game that's rich with strategy and full of heart. Not flashy, not loud, but deeply satisfying.”

“Is it groundbreaking? Not really—it’s a resource converter game at its core. But Shem makes it smooth and satisfying. You feel your engine grow stronger, your actions more efficient, and your turns more productive.”

“I think it's great—I love the tension or the limited number of turns, the cognitive demands of the strict mechanics and scoring, and the fact that I can play a whole game without needing to take a midden break.”

“This is a good game. And I think a lot of people are going to enjoy it. Especially if if you're a fan of Garfield, uh you're going to you're going to like this game a lot. And I did.”(13:40)

“So as you can kind of see, something I said in the beginning that I think really holds true to this game is that thematic feeling of like you're producing so much. Everybody that comes in is bringing their own stuff.”(1:08:11)

“Scar Bray is a decent game overall, but it's not quite the powerhouse that some people have made it out to be. The replay value is a little lacking.”

“For me, I'm going to land this on a 6.5. I think it's I think it's good. I wouldn't run out and buy it, but it's also not bad.”(19:26)