Chanse H.
@chanseh.bsky.social
Hi! My name is Chanse and I have way too many hobbies. Right now I am mostly focused on lifting and tabletop games. I've also started creating content over on YouTube (@TakeaChanse)!
Board games are toys and I think we need to celebrate that occasionally! So I made a list of board games that I think have a high toy factor because they have components that are just fun to play with.
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Top 10 Fun Board Game Components!
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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January 20, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Board games are toys and I think we need to celebrate that occasionally! So I made a list of board games that I think have a high toy factor because they have components that are just fun to play with.
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Today I decided to ramble about two games that I am really enjoying, 23 Knives and Galactic Renaissance!
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Sway Your Friends & Control the Galactic Senate | Board Game Hot Takes!
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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January 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Today I decided to ramble about two games that I am really enjoying, 23 Knives and Galactic Renaissance!
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I got to play some "older" board games over the last few weeks and wanted to talk about them. Also, I will now strongly support a reprint and expansions for Adrenaline (not that anyone else is... Trying to get the movement started 😆).
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Better Risk, an FPS Board Game, and Australia with Slightly Deadlier Creatures | Hot Takes
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I got to play some "older" board games over the last few weeks and wanted to talk about them. Also, I will now strongly support a reprint and expansions for Adrenaline (not that anyone else is... Trying to get the movement started 😆).
youtu.be/adOPVoT5ntM?...
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Just played my first game of Misfits yesterday, definitely a fun stacking game!
January 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Just played my first game of Misfits yesterday, definitely a fun stacking game!
Just posted a video on a topic that's been rattling around my head for a little while. I look back at how I used to approach games and how much I've changed since starting hobby board gaming.
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Competitive vs Conflictual: How Strong is Your Board Gaming Magic Circle? | Table Talk
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Just posted a video on a topic that's been rattling around my head for a little while. I look back at how I used to approach games and how much I've changed since starting hobby board gaming.
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Just posted my review of I Made You a Mixtape! A game that I would say is full of nostalgia and good memories, but lacked the tension I enjoy in I split, you choose games. The game still brought me some joy though!
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Blast From the Past | I Made You a Mixtape | Board Game Review
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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January 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Just posted my review of I Made You a Mixtape! A game that I would say is full of nostalgia and good memories, but lacked the tension I enjoy in I split, you choose games. The game still brought me some joy though!
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I had a lot of fun revisiting my board game plays from 2025 and highlighting those games that I can't wait to play again! I also talk about a lot of games I am looking forward to in 2026.
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2025 Year in Review
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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January 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
I had a lot of fun revisiting my board game plays from 2025 and highlighting those games that I can't wait to play again! I also talk about a lot of games I am looking forward to in 2026.
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Going to get better at using Bluesky this year 😄. Starting off with sharing a fun conversation I had with my co-host Josh about some bad board game player behaviors (including one's that we are guilty of).
We're on most podcast apps or YouTube under Shelf to Table!
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We're on most podcast apps or YouTube under Shelf to Table!
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#7: Grinch-mas: Complaining About Bad Player Behaviors in Board Games
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January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Going to get better at using Bluesky this year 😄. Starting off with sharing a fun conversation I had with my co-host Josh about some bad board game player behaviors (including one's that we are guilty of).
We're on most podcast apps or YouTube under Shelf to Table!
pca.st/episode/d0e2...
We're on most podcast apps or YouTube under Shelf to Table!
pca.st/episode/d0e2...
Whale Riders is simple to play but has enough depth to keep me engaged. I'm happy I picked up a copy when they did the reprint. I had a fun time making this review. I've been playing around with my camera settings, lighting, and editing. I think I am getting better!
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Artic DoorDash Simulator | Whale Riders | Board Game Review
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Whale Riders is simple to play but has enough depth to keep me engaged. I'm happy I picked up a copy when they did the reprint. I had a fun time making this review. I've been playing around with my camera settings, lighting, and editing. I think I am getting better!
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I got a new light for my "studio" and made an epic intro for my board game review of Moirai. I think I did pretty good! I still screwed up the audio levels after the intro 😅. As for the game, it is a nifty design but lacks the tension I look for in small box card games.
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The Threads of Fate | Moirai | Board Game Review
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I got a new light for my "studio" and made an epic intro for my board game review of Moirai. I think I did pretty good! I still screwed up the audio levels after the intro 😅. As for the game, it is a nifty design but lacks the tension I look for in small box card games.
youtu.be/EqObF--pj-4
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Finally! Episode 3 of the Shelf to Table podcast I do with my friend Josh is up! We talk about a lot of games with the feature topic being Pagan: Fate of a Roanoke.
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#3: Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
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October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Finally! Episode 3 of the Shelf to Table podcast I do with my friend Josh is up! We talk about a lot of games with the feature topic being Pagan: Fate of a Roanoke.
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I recently got Conserva, a solo bag building puzzle! This is a really neat solo game and I decided to record a playthrough of it. I'll definitely be doing a full review of this in the future.
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Fishing in February | Conservas | Board Game Playthrough
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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October 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I recently got Conserva, a solo bag building puzzle! This is a really neat solo game and I decided to record a playthrough of it. I'll definitely be doing a full review of this in the future.
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Just posted my review of Lone Wolves, this is a 2p trick taking lane battler that I am loving!
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Mighty Wolf Pups | Lone Wolves | Board Game Review
YouTube video by Take a Chanse
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October 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just posted my review of Lone Wolves, this is a 2p trick taking lane battler that I am loving!
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Just posted my review of Koinobori! This is a great secret bidding and area control game using colorful Japanese carp wind socks! I'm really enjoying the game, check out my full review to find out if it is right for you.
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Colorful Bidding | Koinobori | Board Game Review
YouTube video by Chanse Hungerford
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October 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just posted my review of Koinobori! This is a great secret bidding and area control game using colorful Japanese carp wind socks! I'm really enjoying the game, check out my full review to find out if it is right for you.
youtu.be/GmW79zaQUpA
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I decided to post my current top 10 board games that I want to get back to the table. Hopefully this gives people an idea of what I really like in games to help decide if I'm a reviewer worth listening to 😊.
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Top 10 Board Games! | March 2025 | Top Ten List
YouTube video by Chanse Hungerford
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March 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I decided to post my current top 10 board games that I want to get back to the table. Hopefully this gives people an idea of what I really like in games to help decide if I'm a reviewer worth listening to 😊.
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Woohoo! Just hit 100 subscribers! Thanks to everyone who has decided to follow a new YouTuber ☺️
I have a long list of reviews and tabletop gaming topics that I am working on, so should be another good month!
I have a long list of reviews and tabletop gaming topics that I am working on, so should be another good month!
March 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Woohoo! Just hit 100 subscribers! Thanks to everyone who has decided to follow a new YouTuber ☺️
I have a long list of reviews and tabletop gaming topics that I am working on, so should be another good month!
I have a long list of reviews and tabletop gaming topics that I am working on, so should be another good month!
This morning I saw this awesome looking game on BGG hotness #1 spot and it looks sold out. Well I'm travelling and today I made my standard tourist stop at a FLGS. Lo and behold, Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo had a copy of Moon Colony Bloodbath! Now I need to fit it in my bag for the flight home 🤣
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This morning I saw this awesome looking game on BGG hotness #1 spot and it looks sold out. Well I'm travelling and today I made my standard tourist stop at a FLGS. Lo and behold, Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo had a copy of Moon Colony Bloodbath! Now I need to fit it in my bag for the flight home 🤣
Traveling this week and I always travel with The Lucky Seven. Amazing little solo card game. The designers leaned on war movie tropes to fit a ton of theme into this little box. Here's the setup right before my squad is ambushed and I lose the unlucky 8th .
February 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Traveling this week and I always travel with The Lucky Seven. Amazing little solo card game. The designers leaned on war movie tropes to fit a ton of theme into this little box. Here's the setup right before my squad is ambushed and I lose the unlucky 8th .
Just posted a video about my love/hate relationship with co-op games! I find the main issues being players having different definitions of fun and of course the alpha gamer problem, which I think can be mitigated with simultaneous and/or real time play.
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The Co-op Board Game Paradox | TableTalk
YouTube video by Chanse Hungerford
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February 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Just posted a video about my love/hate relationship with co-op games! I find the main issues being players having different definitions of fun and of course the alpha gamer problem, which I think can be mitigated with simultaneous and/or real time play.
youtu.be/HjEXSzXeT20?...
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Wyrmwood has new deals up on Gamefound and I decided to share my thoughts on my Wyrmwood table. Overall, no regrets buying it (except I should have bought the larger one 😂) but there are some flaws.
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One Table to Rule Them All? | Wyrmwood Game Table | Review
YouTube video by Chanse Hungerford
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February 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Wyrmwood has new deals up on Gamefound and I decided to share my thoughts on my Wyrmwood table. Overall, no regrets buying it (except I should have bought the larger one 😂) but there are some flaws.
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Setting up for my review of Endeavor Deep Sea! Hopefully have it out on Saturday 😃
February 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Setting up for my review of Endeavor Deep Sea! Hopefully have it out on Saturday 😃
Played Raiders of Scythia and Bomb Busters yesterday! Raiders was good. I liked the place a worker and take a worker mechanic, but it did drag a bit with 4p. Bomb Busters was great! Kinda like playing Hanabi but you don't have to be an expert from the first game.
February 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Played Raiders of Scythia and Bomb Busters yesterday! Raiders was good. I liked the place a worker and take a worker mechanic, but it did drag a bit with 4p. Bomb Busters was great! Kinda like playing Hanabi but you don't have to be an expert from the first game.
Animals Assemble! - Ethnos Board Game Review
YouTube video by Chanse Hungerford
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February 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just uploaded my review of Tokyo Highway Rainbow City! I was pretty negative but I still think I will be holding onto this game for a bit longer 😊
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Shrunken City - Tokyo Highway: Rainbow City Review
YouTube video by Chanse Hungerford
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February 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just uploaded my review of Tokyo Highway Rainbow City! I was pretty negative but I still think I will be holding onto this game for a bit longer 😊
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@sowronggames.bsky.social Episode #257: you mention issues with the code giver in Codenames gesturing towards the good/bad stacks, leading the guessers to the answer. Take away the temptation and give the guessers the responsibility to place the tokens. Now the code giver can only give verbal yes/no
February 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@sowronggames.bsky.social Episode #257: you mention issues with the code giver in Codenames gesturing towards the good/bad stacks, leading the guessers to the answer. Take away the temptation and give the guessers the responsibility to place the tokens. Now the code giver can only give verbal yes/no