Actualol

Now Playing: Mountains of Madness, Corporate America, Flipships, Rescue Polar Bearas

This week, I give my thoughts on some of the games I've been playing. And give some Actualove to an underrated gem.

I'm currently away at the moment in Copenhagen, but I will be filming more character stuff when I return!

My Entire Collection - Part 4

Here's the final part of my collection series. Let me know what games I'm missing and which I should get rid of!

My Entire Collection - Part 3

In this segment, the small box card games are behind us and we're onto some of the meatier games in my collection. 

Pimp Yo Game 1 - Board Game Accessories

Hello Actual friends!

Today I'm introducing a new character, my 16 year old cousin Jamie aka J-LOL who wants to be a rapper. He's been bugging me with this idea to do a series called "Pimp Yo Game" for ages, talking about board game accessories.

This is just the intro video. But there'll be more videos focusing on different types of accessories.

Jamie's full name is Jamie Buckley - named after a Patreon backer who pledged at the Actual Character level. So special thanks to him! :)<...

This Game is Broken Podcast Appearance

Hello Actual Patrons!

I recently made a guest appearance on the podcast "This Game is Broken". If you never heard of it, it's a comedy panel show all about board games, run by Dan Hughes, Dave Luza, The Brothers Murph and Matthew Jude - all funny board game content creators.

They play a variety of silly quiz and game formats all about board games and generally have a lot of fun. It's really worth a listen if you like to laugh.

I'm on this episode, along with Ambie Valdes (of board ...

My Entire Collection - Part 2

Here's the second part of my series showing all the games in my collection. 

Feel free to ask questions about the games in the comments.

My Entire Collection - Part 1

If you haven't already seen it, here is the first in the series of videos where I talk about every single game in my collection.

This was a goal that we've already passed on the Patreon campaign, so thank you to all of you for making it happen!

Games That Have Left My Collection - Episode 5

I talk about three games that I've got rid of over the years and why, AND recommend three alternatives. In this episode I talk about Mord Im Arosa, Chicken Caesar and Creationary.

Games That Have Left My Collection - Episode 4

I talk about why I decided to get rid of the games Red November, and then we held hands, and Noch Mal, AND suggest some alternative games that I prefer. 

Sorry for the delay in getting this video out. There will be another one along soon as well!

Top 20 Board Games of 2017

After playing almost all of my Essen haul, and many more besides I have decided on my favourite games of last year. 

Since there's no jokes in this one, I thought I'd share with you the Best Man Speech I did in December, in case you're in need of some silliness: https://youtu.be/NjNP0IPq15o 

Live Q&A Now!

Come join and ask questions!

Top 10 Christmas Couch Games

My 2017 Christmas video is here! This year, I'm recommending ten games you can play without leaving the "couch" (sofa for us classy Europeans).

Tomorrow at 16:00 GMT I will be doing a Live Q&A. I'd like to answer questions about Christmas gifts, so if you have any people you'd like to buy games for (or yourself) and you can tell me a bit about them or the types of games they like, I'll try and recommend them something.

If you can't watch and ask questions live - please reply to this ...

Patron Satisfaction

Hello Actual Patrons!

I wanted to reach out about something that's been on my mind since starting the Patreon - your satisfaction.

Since launching the Patreon, 17 backers have cancelled their pledge and many have decreased their pledge amount. I completely understand if people no longer feel like they can afford it - that is a natural part of this. The fear in my head is that some people are cancelling because they aren't happy with the videos.

I would like to have made another cha...

Games That Have Left My Collection - Episode 3

I talk about why I decided to get rid of the games Agricola, Stop Thief and Mount Everest, AND suggest some alternative games that I prefer.

Post Essen Live Q&A! Ask Your Questions!

Now that I'm back from Essen, I thought it would be a great time for a live Q&A. I'm going to be doing it on Thursday 2nd November at 9pm GMT.

Don't worry if you can't make it! Please post any questions you have in the comments of this post, or email them to actualoluk@gmail.com. They can be about Essen or anything!

Top 20 Anticipated Essen Games

The characters are back! Thank you so much for your patience you lovely patrons. This video exists because of you, and this is just the beginning.

Actualol CEO Rufus Darrington is angry about my upcoming trip to Essen. And I share my Top 20 Anticipated Games at Spiel 17.

Special thanks to Peter Blenkharn of Inside the Box Games for backing at the Actual Character pledge level.

Essen Meetup! Get tickets!

I'm co-hosting a meetup on Saturday 28th in Essen with No Pun Included, JonGetsGames and Semi Coop. It starts at 7.30pm in Fritzpatricks pub. We'll be playing a massive game of NMBR9, and generally hanging out and having fun.

If you would like to join us, you'll need to get yourself a free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/actualol-jon-gets-...

A Year On from Essen 2016

I look back at all the board games I picked up at last year’s Spiel convention in Essen, and talk about which ones I’ve kept, which ones I’ve ditched and why. 

Live Q&A Sunday!

Hello Patrons! I'm doing a live Q&A on Sunday, and I hope you can come along and join in. It's at 9pm British Standard Time, and it will be at this link: https://youtu.be/TPcHPtThPGE I'm keeping this one open to all, but future Q&As will be for Actual Heroes and above. See you tomorrow! Actual Jon

Patreon Stretch Goals

Now that we've saved Actualol (yay!) - we're onto the Patreon stretch goals. You've already unlocked the video where I film my entire collection. But what's next?

I want to hear which stretch goals you're most excited about, and brainstorm some other goals to add to the list, or to replace the less exciting ones.

Vote on your favourites, and share your ideas for goals in the comments!

Vote on The Monthly Exclusive Video

Greetings Actual Heroes!

The plan with the monthly video exclusive for Actualol Heroes (and above) was to talk about games that I've chosen to get rid of over the years, and suggest alternatives to those games. Like this video: https://youtu.be/a8sxpMzvyQc

I've had some feedback from viewers and Patrons that they're not a fan of this series - presumably because it takes a negative viewpoint on most of the games. I wante...

The Slack Channel (Message Board)

Welcome to the Patron feed everyone! Thank you so much for backing this Patreon, I'm blown away by your support. 

If you ever have any questions or want to message me about something - use the Patreon messaging system as I'll be prioritizing answering Patreon backers first!

I've set up a Slack page for all the patrons. It's basically a message board where we can chat about games, videos, Kickstarter stuff, anything you want really!

If you'd like to join, I need to send you an ...

Games That Have Left My Collection - Episode 2

In the second episode of my Patreon exclusive series - I talk about three more games that I've gotten rid of over the years. Explaining why and suggesting games that I prefer.

Games That Have Left My Collection - Episode 1

I talk about board games that I have got rid of over the years, and recommend a better alternative. The rest of this series will be available exclusively for my Patreon backers. The next episode is available as soon as you pledge.