The 59 favorite games of Matt from SU&SD 2024
Looking for some really good board games? We've listed the favorite games from gaming expert Matt at SU&SD.
What is Shut Up & Sit Down?
Shut Up & Sit Down ("SU&SD" for short) is a team of board game enthusiasts. They have a variety of social media profiles (e.g., Twitch, their Podcast, in addition to their SU&SD website. e.g. Twitch, Twitter) also a very successful YouTube channel of SU&SD with nearly 300,000 subscribers - although they only uploaded their first video in November 2016. They had originally been uploading their videos on Vimeo since mid-2011.
Regular humorous social game content since 13 Years
So in July 2021, they've been reporting on board games of all kinds on a nice regular basis for 10 years now. And that in a very humorous way. Besides Matt there is another member of the "Shut Up & Sit Down" team: Quinn. You can find his list here: Favorite Games of Quinn from SU&SD.
Favorite Games of Matt from SU&SD 2024
In one of the videos on your YouTube channel, Matt presented his 59 favorite games. Enclosed now all games clearly listed:
Monikers
Monikers is a lively and entertaining party game inspired by the classic public domain game Celebrities. It is designed for players who enjoy guessing games and offers a fun challenge through a series of rounds where the methods of clue-giving evolve and become more restrictive.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monikers- 4 - 16 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 17+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Monikers
Love Letter
In Love Letter, you must compete with other suitors to deliver a romantic letter to Princess Annette, who has secluded herself in the palace.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Love Letter- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Love Letter
Decrypto
Engage in the riveting team-based challenge of Decrypto, where players strive to correctly interpret coded messages from their teammates while unraveling the intercepted codes of the opposing team.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Decrypto- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Decrypto
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Become a cunning charlatan or a quack doctor in the whimsical world of The Quacks of Quedlinburg. In this quirky board game, each player concocts their own secret brew, one ingredient at a time. But beware, for a careless addition could spoil the entire mixture!
Nominated for 17 awards and won 12.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2018
More details for The Quacks of Quedlinburg- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Skull
Embark on a journey of bluffing and suspense with Skull & Roses. This game is the epitome of strategic cunning, where every move unfolds in the minds of the players. Each participant starts by placing a face-down card, gradually revealing them one by one. The thrill escalates as players confidently claim the ability to uncover cards adorned only with roses. But beware, as opponents can challenge and bid to reveal even more cards. The highest bidder must then courageously unveil the specified number, hoping for a bed of roses and not the dreaded skull. Successfully navigating this bluffing showdown requires a poker face and unwavering eye contact, with victory hinging on two successful challenges.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for Skull- 3 - 6 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Skull
The Resistance: Avalon
The Resistance: Avalon is a standalone game set in the legendary world of King Arthur, combining the mechanics of secret identities and deduction found in The Resistance with a thematic backdrop of Arthurian legend and the struggle between good and evil.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for The Resistance: Avalon- 5 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Insider
Insider is a unique board game that offers a fresh and engaging experience for players. With its distinctive gameplay and innovative mechanics, it stands out in the world of board games.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Insider- 4 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Insider
Railroad Ink: Deep Blue Edition
Railroad Ink: Deep Blue Edition is a captivating multiplayer puzzle game that combines strategy and luck to create a unique gaming experience.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Railroad Ink: Deep Blue Edition- 1 - 6 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Bärenpark
Bärenpark is a charming and strategic board game that invites players to delve into the world of bear parks. Your task is to construct a visually appealing and efficiently designed bear park.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 4.
More details for Bärenpark- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Bärenpark
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a dynamic and fast-paced game for 3-10 players that brings the excitement and deduction of werewolf stories to your tabletop. This game is all about quick thinking, bluffing, and trying to outsmart your friends.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf- 3 - 10 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Coup
Coup is a strategic bluffing game set in an Italian city-state. Players, as heads of rival families, seek to outmaneuver and eliminate others to be the last one standing. Influence is key, represented by face-down character cards, each offering unique powers.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Coup- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Coup
Pictomania
Pictomania turns the conventional drawing game on its head by combining drawing and guessing into simultaneous, frenetic action. This game, perfect for those who pride themselves on either their quick sketching or sharp guessing skills, ensures a level playing field and promises high energy from start to finish. Over five rounds, players are challenged to draw a word or phrase indicated by randomly assigned cards while also guessing what their opponents are drawing to earn points. Missteps can lead to becoming the round's "black sheep," affecting scores negatively, making each stroke and guess a calculated risk.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Pictomania- 3 - 6 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Easy to learn
Railroad Ink: Blazing Red Edition
Railroad Ink: Blazing Red Edition is a dynamic and engaging multiplayer puzzle game where players aim to build the most efficient transportation network. The game revolves around connecting as many exits as possible on individual erasable boards using routes determined by dice rolls. Strategic planning is key, as players must balance the desire to expand their network with the risk of leaving routes incomplete.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Railroad Ink: Blazing Red Edition- 1 - 6 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sheriff of Nottingham
Sheriff of Nottingham is an engaging board game of bluffing, bribery, and negotiation set in the medieval town of Nottingham.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 1.
More details for Sheriff of Nottingham- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Sheriff of Nottingham
Mysterium
Mysterium is a cooperative mystery-solving game set in the 1920s, where players take on the roles of mediums trying to solve a murder at a Scottish mansion, guided by a ghost who communicates through visions.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.
More details for Mysterium- 2 - 7 Players
- 42 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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The Game is a cooperative card game that challenges players to strategically discard all 98 cards onto four piles. It requires careful planning and teamwork, with a hint of luck, to achieve victory.
Nominated for 3 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2015
More details for The Game- 1 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Two Rooms and a Boom
Two Rooms and a Boom is an exhilarating social deduction and hidden role party game designed for six or more players. The game divides players into two teams, the Red Team and the Blue Team, each with a critical role: the President for the Blue Team and the Bomber for the Red Team. Players are split between two separate playing areas, representing two rooms, where the strategic interplay and deception unfold.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Two Rooms and a Boom- 6 - 30 Players
- 7 - 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Incursion
More details for Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic IncursionCosmic Encounter: Cosmic Incursion is the first expansion for the Fantasy Flight Games edition of Cosmic Encounter, enriching the game with twenty new alien races and enabling up to six players to engage in the cosmic fray. This expansion not only reintroduces classics from the game's storied history but also adds never-before-seen aliens, each with unique strategies and powers.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Pandemic
Pandemic is a highly acclaimed cooperative board game where players take on the roles of disease-fighting specialists. Their mission is to contain and cure four deadly diseases that have broken out across the globe. The game is set on a board depicting major world population centers and requires players to strategize and work together to manage the outbreaks and develop cures before the diseases spiral out of control.
Nominated for 29 awards and won 8.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2009
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More details for Pandemic- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Arboretum
Arboretum invites 2-4 players, aged 10 and up, to embark on a strategic journey of set collection, tile-laying, and hand management, creating picturesque garden paths within a concise 25-minute playtime.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
More details for Arboretum- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Arboretum
Brass: Birmingham
Brass: Birmingham is an economic strategy game and a sequel to the 2007 game Brass. It immerses players in the world of industrial revolution entrepreneurs in Birmingham between 1770-1870.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 7.
More details for Brass: Birmingham- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Brass: Birmingham
Bärenpark: The Bad News Bears
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Bärenpark: The Bad News Bears
Burgle Bros.
Burgle Bros. is a cooperative heist game where 1 to 4 players team up as a crew of burglars attempting to pull off a daring robbery in a highly secure, multi-level building.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Burgle Bros.- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases
Embark on a captivating journey through Victorian London alongside the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases. This immersive and challenging game allows you to step into the shoes of a detective, matching wits with Holmes himself.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1985
More details for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases- 1 - 8 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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Funemployed
- 3 - 20 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Immediately playable
Paperback
Paperback is an innovative board game that combines word-building with deck-building mechanics. Players take on the roles of paperback authors striving to complete various genres of novels, blending strategic card play with linguistic creativity.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Paperback- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sheriff of Nottingham: Merry Men
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More details for Sheriff of Nottingham: Merry Men- 3 - 6 Players
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Cosmic Encounter
Cosmic Encounter is an iconic board game that combines elements of strategy, diplomacy, and unique alien powers, set in a dynamic universe of shifting alliances and interstellar conflict.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Cosmic Encounter- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a Euro-inspired tactical combat game set in a persistent and evolving world. Players assume the roles of adventurers, each with unique skills and motives, as they explore dungeons, ruins, and engage in cooperative battles against automated monsters.
Nominated for 22 awards and won 10.
More details for Gloomhaven- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
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Inis
Inis invites players to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Celtic history and lore, vying for the esteemed title of King of the Island. Rooted in strategic depth and Celtic mythology, the game offers a unique blend of victory conditions and gameplay dynamics.
Nominated for 6 awards.
More details for Inis- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Inis
Machi Koro
Machi Koro is a light and fast-paced city-building board game, where players take on the role of mayor of a small town, striving to develop it into a thriving city.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2015
More details for Machi Koro- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Machi Koro
Pandemic Legacy: Season 2
Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 is an epic, cooperative board game that continues the narrative and innovative gameplay of its predecessor. This game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity struggles to survive after a devastating plague. It offers a unique gaming experience, where players' decisions and actions have long-lasting consequences, making each playthrough distinct.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2018
More details for Pandemic Legacy: Season 2- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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The Taverns of Tiefenthal
The Taverns of Tiefenthal is a strategic and immersive board game that transports players to a bustling village tavern, where they must attract guests and manage resources to become the most successful establishment in Tiefenthal.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 4.
More details for The Taverns of Tiefenthal- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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Lords of Vegas
Lords of Vegas is a dynamic board game where players take on the roles of developers in a growing Nevada city, aiming to build the most profitable casinos along "The Strip." Starting with mere parking lots, players strategize to expand, reorganize, and gamble their way to success, aiming to score the most points by owning the most lucrative casinos and appointing the best bosses.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Lords of Vegas- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Lords of Vegas
Not Alone
Not Alone is an immersive, asymmetrical card game set in the 25th century on the mysterious planet Artemia. It features a thrilling chase between one player, the Creature, and the rest of the players, known as the Hunted, who are shipwrecked explorers.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Not Alone- 2 - 7 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Not Alone
Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Conflict
- 3 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Mascarade
Mascarade is a bluffing and strategy card game that revolves around hidden identities and tactical actions. Players engage in a masquerade, taking on various roles to gain coins and outwit their opponents.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Mascarade- 2 - 13 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Mascarade
Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a Lovecraftian horror card game that blends role-playing and card game elements. Set in the eerie town of Arkham, players face mysterious, monstrous, and maddening challenges.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 4.
More details for Arkham Horror: The Card Game- 1 - 2 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
Star Wars: Imperial Assault is a captivating strategy board game that brings the iconic Star Wars universe to life through tactical combat and missions. Designed for two to five players, the game offers a dual experience: a campaign game and a skirmish game.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 2.
More details for Star Wars: Imperial Assault- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Star Wars: Imperial Assault
Pandemic: In the Lab
Pandemic: In the Lab is the second expansion for the popular cooperative game Pandemic, introducing a unique laboratory setting where players engage in scientific research to find cures for diseases. This expansion adds a new layer of strategy and thematic depth, requiring the base game to play, and in some cases, the first expansion, Pandemic: On the Brink.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Pandemic: In the Lab- 1 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Condottiere
More details for CondottiereCondottiere is a strategic game set in 13th century Italy, a period marked by flourishing trade and frequent conflicts among city-states. The game revolves around the theme of mercenary leaders, known as Condottieri, who were hired to fight for different city-states.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Dominion
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Dominion- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Kemet
Kemet is a strategy board game set in ancient Egypt, where players command Egyptian tribes and harness the powers of gods to earn victory points through battles and territorial control.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Kemet- 2 - 5 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Kemet
Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Alliance
- 3 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Keyflower
Keyflower is a strategic board game designed for 2-6 players that spans over four rounds, each representing a different season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The game combines elements of auction, tile placement, and resource management set in a medieval world. Players start with a "home" tile and a team of workers, using them to bid for new tiles, gather resources, and build their village.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
More details for Keyflower- 2 - 6 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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More details for Bargain QuestBargain Quest offers a unique blend of adventure and economics where 2-6 players become shopkeepers in a fantasy town teeming with monsters and brave heroes. Your goal is to entice heroes into your shop, outfit them for battle, and then reap the rewards as they defeat threats to the town. This game cleverly combines strategy, draft mechanics, and player interaction in a competitive quest for wealth and prestige.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Bargain Quest
V-Sabotage: Secret Weapons
- 1 - 6 Players
- 30 - 180 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
KeyForge: Call of the Archons
KeyForge: Call of the Archons is a groundbreaking card game from the mind of Richard Garfield, offering a unique experience where each deck is one-of-a-kind. In this game, traditional deckbuilding and boosters are replaced by a world of endless discovery and strategic depth.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.
More details for KeyForge: Call of the Archons- 2 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for KeyForge: Call of the Archons
V-Sabotage
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 180 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Last Will
Last Will is a unique board game that flips traditional gaming objectives on its head. In this game, players compete to squander an inheritance the fastest, following the peculiar will of a rich uncle who believes that the best way to enjoy wealth is to spend it lavishly.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Last Will- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 75 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
V-Sabotage: Resistance
- 1 - 6 Players
- 30 - 180 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Tigris & Euphrates
Reiner Knizia's Tigris & Euphrates is a highly regarded strategy board game, often considered his masterpiece. It's set in the ancient fertile crescent and involves building civilizations through strategic tile placement.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Tigris & Euphrates- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Tigris & Euphrates
Arctic Scavengers
More details for Arctic ScavengersArctic Scavengers plunges players into a frozen post-apocalyptic future where survival is the only goal. As the leader of a tribe of survivors, you are tasked with gathering resources, recruiting mercenaries, and expanding your tribe amidst the harsh realities of a new ice age. This deck-building game for up to five players emphasizes strategic resource management, player interaction, and direct conflict, offering a unique blend of tactics and bluffing to outmaneuver your opponents and ensure the prosperity of your tribe.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Arctic Scavengers
Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Storm
- 3 - 8 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Forbidden Stars
Forbidden Stars sets players in the midst of the galactic turmoil surrounding the newly accessible Herakon Cluster. In this strategy game, up to four players command powerful factions, including the Ultramarines, Eldar, Evil Sunz Ork clan, and Chaos Space Marines, each with unique play styles and objectives. The goal is clear: dominate the sector and outmaneuver your opponents in a universe where victory is as coveted as it is hard-fought.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Forbidden Stars- 2 - 4 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Forbidden Stars
Altiplano
Altiplano, a bag-building game set in the Andes' highlands, invites players into a world of strategic resource management and production. Reminiscent of Orléans, it challenges players to optimize their resource gathering and utilization in a competitive environment where efficient production can lead to victory.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Altiplano- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Altiplano
Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Eons
- 3 - 8 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Lowlands
Lowlands is a captivating board game that seamlessly blends strategic farming with cooperative dike-building to protect against floods. Players are thrust into a challenging environment where the balance between individual prosperity and community welfare is key. Here's a closer look at its gameplay, strategy, and thematic integration.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Lowlands- 2 - 4 Players
- 50 - 100 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Lowlands
Ladies & Gentlemen
- 4 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Ladies & Gentlemen
Alchemists
In the enchanting world of Alchemists, two to four aspiring alchemists engage in a spirited competition to unearth the secrets of their mystical art. Points, the coveted currency of success, can be acquired through various means, but the pinnacle lies in the publication of accurate theories—a challenge that adds a layer of complexity to the pursuit.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.
More details for Alchemists- 2 - 4 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Alchemists
Pipeline
Pipeline is a strategy board game set in a world where the oil industry has been privatized, and players take on the role of companies seeking to capitalize on this new opportunity.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Pipeline- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Pipeline
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