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Let's Play NOT ALONE - UNCUT

Hail to the NeRBs!

Rescue seems like a distant prospect this week as the gang take on Not Alone: an asymmetrical card game where a group of desperate survivors struggle to escape a hostile alien planet, all the while being hunted by an extra-terrestrial entity.

Will rescue come in the nick of time or will our astronauts be crossed off the alien's assimilation list?

Enjoy,

Laurie x

Meet the cast!

Learn more about NRB cast-member Blair Shepperd with this 10 questions interview.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/10-questions-with-blair-shepperd/

Hippity-Hoppity!

Enhance family time with a board game!

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/family-games-for-the-easter-holidays/

Tell All with Tilly

Time to learn 10 things you never knew about NRB cast member, Tilly

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/10-questions-with-tilly-steele/

Let's Play PHANTOM INK - UNCUT

Howdy NeRBs!

There are some ghostly goings on for this week's BGC as the we take on the competitive word guessing game Phantom Ink!

Hope you enjoy!

Laurie x

Time to play with.... yourself?

 Rainy day? Long train ride? Over night business trip? Don't worry, Dan Layton has you covered with 6 games you can enjoy solo.  

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/great-solo-games/

Let's Play SNAKE OIL - Uncut

Hail to the NeRBs!

It's UNCUT Board Game Club time as we play Snake Oil in person for the first time!

Enjoy

Laurie x

A Double Feature!

Dan Layton brings you a list of board games with movie connections!

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/games-at-the-movies/

No Passport Required

What is a Eurogame, and also why are they key to this entire industry? Laurie's back to teach you about the confusing but crucial Eurogames.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/eurogames-explained/

Let's Play JAWS - UNCUT

Hiya NeRBs!

"Raawwr Rawwr," says Sullivan the Shark. Who knew that was the noise that sharks make?

As always we are delighted to play a game from Prospero Hall and Ravensburger - they make the best adaptations of films to board games (we already played Horrified, Fast and Furious and Villainous on the channel).

This one is especially tense as it is a 1 versus all! And for once, it's not Laurie taking on the role of the bad guy.

I hope you enjoy!

PS: There may...

How well do you know Holly?

We sat down with cast member Holly Musgrave to get to know her better.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/10-questions-with-holly-musgrave/

Board Game Boomers!

Looking for some games that have aged like a fine wine? Dan is here with that list.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/oldies-but-goodies-the-best-classic-games/

HERE COMES UNBOXED - FEBRUARY 2024

Hello NeRBs,  

Welcome to a new edition of Unboxed where our cast and crew answer your questions.

We just wanted to thank you all for sending over your queries, we love reading and answering them!

This time, it's Dom and Sullivan again! 

I hope you enjoy! x

Time to Team Up and Play!

Sometimes teaming up with your friends can be just as much fun as playing against them. Laurie Blake takes a look at co-op games.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/what-are-co-op-games/

Let's Play EL GRANDE - UNCUT

Hola NeRBs,

We are very excited to bring you this new edition of El Grande. This Spain themed board game has been around for decades and it's recently been given a face lift by Hans im Glück.

If you like area control and fucking your friends over, this is the game for you!

Players bid from 1 to 13 to control turn order. If 13 is played - CONGRATULATIONS - that player gets first pick of the 5 action cards on the table. They have 10 rounds to overtake the most Spanish region...

Start a Legacy all of your own…

Dan's back with FIVE games to clear some shelf space 

for.https://norollsbarred.com/articles/get-into-legacy-games/

Let's Play Carcassonne | Patreon-Exclusive BGC

Hey NeRBs,

You asked for it! And as a very French person - I APPROVE!

If you didn't know, this classic game borrows its name from the French fortified city Carcassone. I've been many times and I love it there. 

This is because the aim of the game is to use tiles to complete small or large fortified cities in order to claim them with meeples. You can claim roads, fields and cloisters as well in order to get the highest score.

Who will make me a proud french mama...

Time to Par-Tay!

Captain of the Fun Brigade, Laurie, explains what party games are and which are the best!

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/party-games-explained/

NRB Plays The King's Dilemma | Episode 6

Hail to the NeRBs, 

After the return of Clocktower, we now have the RETURN OF THE KING's Dilemma. 

Yes, I just wanted to make a Lord of The Rings reference! So?

We are already mid-season with 6 whole episodes out and many more to come. 

Brace yourselves for some treachery and witchery as we play The King's Dilemma. 

Just to reiterate a couple of things: SPOILER ALERT! This is a narrative focussed game so if you have any intention of playin...

Get a KickStart to your Collections!

Discover the top 5 Kickstarter board games to watch out for, handpicked by NRB's Dan Layton.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/5-kickstarters-to-watch-out-for/

Let's Play ROBO RALLY - UNCUT

Hey NeRBS!

It's Tuesday again - they sure come around fast, don't they? Especially with all the content that dropped over the weekend. NRB VIDEOS FOR DAYS!

This time we are so excited to present you with a game of RoboRally! Huge Thanks to Renegade Games for sending us this copy!

This board game has been around for decades but has recently been reprinted to add a touch of modernity to these cute little robots. 

If you've played Colt Express, then you'll easil...

You down with SBB?

We sat down with everyone's favorite Sullivan and asked 10 questions you might want to know.

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/10-questions-with-sullivan-brown/

BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER IS BACK (1/2)

Greetings NeRBs,

Have you heard the Gossip? 

No Rolls Barred has Pukka new content featuring the return of the Godfather of social deduction games: Blood On The Clocktower!

What’s that you say? 

Blood On The Clocktower is returning to NRB? No Dashii, Sherlock! 

A Legion of Village Idiots are assembling to be entertaining victims in the Mastermind plans of our Clocktower Fearmongers. 

TWO WHOLE EPISODES are already on the Patreon for ...

BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER IS BACK (2/2)

Please read our previous update!

Sometimes you have to wait a long time for BOTC, NOT THIS TIME.
Here is a second episode!

Enjoy!

10 Questions with Laurie

Ever wanted to know Chaotic Neutral's Channel Director better? Here's 10 questions you've always wanted the answer to!  

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/10-questions-with-laurie-blake/

February Poll for Zoom Board Game Club

We have a new poll for February! It will remain open for 48h so vote quick to pick your favourite game on the list.

Let's Play TELESTRATIONS - UNCUT

Hey NeRBs,

I know! Blast from the past, am I right? Telestrations is probably our most iconic work from the Zoom era!

We have brought back our Telestrations expert, Rosie Nicholls, creator of Wingsuit Simpleton, but also added to the mix newer (and angrier players) - I think you can guess who.

Enjoy!

Date Night Ideas!

❤️‍🔥 It's the season of LOVE. Dan has some ways for couples to get their gameplay on! 💘

https://norollsbarred.com/articles/games-for-two/

What are Social Deduction Games?

Have you visited our website recently? Check out this article by Laurie about social deduction games.

Let's Play Galaxy Trucker | UNCUT

Hey NeRBs,

We are so delighted to finally play this fantastic game!

Our NRB astronauts are about to be launched into space, but first, they must build their ship! Only if they build a good ship, will they survive their long-haul flight. 

All connectors must match and certain pieces like reactors are essential to make this baby fly.

Unfortunately, our crew never passed their engineer certifications and tape is not enough to hold a ship together, especially when...