After I saw this review I bought the game to play with my 6 year old son, who has previously stated that he doesn’t like board games. Well, we just played our first session of Avel and we both LOVED it. My son has now changed his stance to ”I don’t like BAD board games, but I like good ones like this” and he want’s to play again tomorrow. So thanks to your video there’s hope for the future of board gaming in this family. 😊
I didn't know anything about it but it was on a huge (I mean it!) sale last week. I bought it thinking I could try to introduce (again 😅) my daughter to this type of game. We played a game, she liked it even though she might not play again (not a real interest in board games). But I was so pleasantly surprised that I will keep it for solo for sure! I agree 💯 with your thoughts! Great little surprise!
One of those games that my daughter (5 years old) and niece (10 years old) constantly ask me to play. It is very good to connect a child's imagination during the game to enliven this somewhat "mechanical" game. Also, one of the undoubted advantages of the game is its language independence. In my country, this game is not published, for obvious reasons. But we can order this game from abroad, and not worry about not knowing the language. This is important for children.
Hey Daniel, i just wanted to say thanks for all you do! It is because of you I got into solo board gaming. It's been fun! My sons and I are playing Freelancers and having so much fun! I am enjoying Mini Rogue and backed Rogue Dungeon! So again thanks!
Yes! Finally someone is talking about Chronicles of Avel! I don't have the New Adventures (yet) but the core and first expansion is great when your brain needs something lighter but you still have an adventuring itch. I've played it solo (with a single character) and it's still fun 😊
I’m playing Avel with a kid at the. school I work at. He’s got a few challenges and reading is a bit tough for him to read. The icon system is easy for him to access and his strategic mind is just blowing up! He has fantastic ideas and is making great choices. We’ve lost twice, learning the pacing of the game. He took it totally in stride and is excited to try again and refine our approach. It’s been a joy!
I love it... play with my kid is really fun!!! agree on the text but for kids that still not read properly is ok like this. When the beast is coming my kids are so exited to fight it, I whish it has some special power not just rolling attack (base game)
I love this game. Played the core + mini expansion, but the big expansion is still in shrink. Appreciate the overview, especially of the big expansion. Ive only played it solo and with adults so far and have had a good time with it.
I can't recall whether you've played Lost Ones (from Greenbrier Games) but that would be the 'explorer cousin' to this game in that it's more narrative-driven and exploratory in nature. I do love the tactile toy factor of Chronicles of Avel and wished more games would keep their games as colourful as this one. Only Dawnshade and Lands of Galzyr approach this imo. Thanks, Daniel!
Thanks for the reviews. As for the shields for heroes and broken sword for monster, I do like that they are different: you do not need to check the color of the die in order to match them with their corresponding attack dice. Similarly, the attack symbols are different for the heroes (sword) and the monsters (claws), and it's arguably more convenient than paying attention to the color of the dice. No?
Favorite game of my 5.5 years old son. He also like Escape the dark castle (but i got to read all the cards - and censor some sentences :D) Need to find a non-fantasy sucessor of Avel. Would love some good science fiction.
I bought this to play with my 6y old kid, he likes throwing the dice and upgrading his equipment (my daughter loves to paint on the paper dolls) but it's a pretty hard game to play with kids. On our first game we lost the game on the first monster turn after the boss appeared when the 2nd monster to move entered the castle.... The boots equipment only appearing on the small expansion is pretty ugly move. My opinion is that is too hard for kids and maybe to light for adults?
I can see that. But I’m also an adult, and I like it. Lol. However, I also prefer dead simple games because I suck at games. So maybe my tastes are more child-like. :)
is there a way to play all 3 scenarios together as a real campaign? saving progress etc.? because I notice that in the booklet there is no configuration for playing all three, but they are always explained separately. how would you do it? i hope i have explained myself
@@BenjaminMarraI would look at games like Pauper’s Ladder, Warhammer Quest / Silver City / Blackstone Fortress, Tales of the Red Dragon Inn, Role Player Adventures, Talisman, Runebound 2e, Escape from Dulce, HeroQuest, Dungeons of Doria, Dungeon Crusade, Hand of Fate Ordeals, Prophecy. Stuff like that.
Chronicles of Avel is absolutely fantastic game. Components are language independent which helps to manage production costs plus does free me from reading small text while playing the game. Great video, thanks!
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After I saw this review I bought the game to play with my 6 year old son, who has previously stated that he doesn’t like board games. Well, we just played our first session of Avel and we both LOVED it. My son has now changed his stance to ”I don’t like BAD board games, but I like good ones like this” and he want’s to play again tomorrow. So thanks to your video there’s hope for the future of board gaming in this family. 😊
Oh man, that's super cool! Love that. Thank you for letting me know! :)
Have played Avel a good deal of times with the kids already, and we're all liking it very much. Good stuff for sure 😊
I didn't know anything about it but it was on a huge (I mean it!) sale last week. I bought it thinking I could try to introduce (again 😅) my daughter to this type of game. We played a game, she liked it even though she might not play again (not a real interest in board games). But I was so pleasantly surprised that I will keep it for solo for sure! I agree 💯 with your thoughts! Great little surprise!
Right on! Great game to find on sale, for sure!
One of those games that my daughter (5 years old) and niece (10 years old) constantly ask me to play. It is very good to connect a child's imagination during the game to enliven this somewhat "mechanical" game. Also, one of the undoubted advantages of the game is its language independence. In my country, this game is not published, for obvious reasons. But we can order this game from abroad, and not worry about not knowing the language. This is important for children.
Hey Daniel, i just wanted to say thanks for all you do! It is because of you I got into solo board gaming. It's been fun! My sons and I are playing Freelancers and having so much fun! I am enjoying Mini Rogue and backed Rogue Dungeon! So again thanks!
That is awesome!
Love the drawing mechanics - feeling the token shapes. Cool!
Yes!
Finally someone is talking about Chronicles of Avel!
I don't have the New Adventures (yet) but the core and first expansion is great when your brain needs something lighter but you still have an adventuring itch.
I've played it solo (with a single character) and it's still fun 😊
It works well lone-wolf mode?
Is the first expansion the Adventurer's Toolkit ?
Yes
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Yes :)
I’m playing Avel with a kid at the. school I work at. He’s got a few challenges and reading is a bit tough for him to read. The icon system is easy for him to access and his strategic mind is just blowing up! He has fantastic ideas and is making great choices. We’ve lost twice, learning the pacing of the game. He took it totally in stride and is excited to try again and refine our approach. It’s been a joy!
We read the monster descriptions every time, as well. We’re both getting into the setting that way.
I love it... play with my kid is really fun!!! agree on the text but for kids that still not read properly is ok like this. When the beast is coming my kids are so exited to fight it, I whish it has some special power not just rolling attack (base game)
I love this game. Played the core + mini expansion, but the big expansion is still in shrink. Appreciate the overview, especially of the big expansion. Ive only played it solo and with adults so far and have had a good time with it.
You sold me! This looks great!
Hope you enjoy it!
@@TheDungeonDive thanks. Just ordered
I can't recall whether you've played Lost Ones (from Greenbrier Games) but that would be the 'explorer cousin' to this game in that it's more narrative-driven and exploratory in nature. I do love the tactile toy factor of Chronicles of Avel and wished more games would keep their games as colourful as this one. Only Dawnshade and Lands of Galzyr approach this imo. Thanks, Daniel!
Yep! I have a review for Lost Ones.
Thanks for the reviews. As for the shields for heroes and broken sword for monster, I do like that they are different: you do not need to check the color of the die in order to match them with their corresponding attack dice. Similarly, the attack symbols are different for the heroes (sword) and the monsters (claws), and it's arguably more convenient than paying attention to the color of the dice. No?
I disagree. Icons should always mean the same thing, IMO. But that's just me. :) We're all different, and it's a very minor thing.
Favorite game of my 5.5 years old son.
He also like Escape the dark castle (but i got to read all the cards - and censor some sentences :D)
Need to find a non-fantasy sucessor of Avel. Would love some good science fiction.
It's a fun game!
I bought this to play with my 6y old kid, he likes throwing the dice and upgrading his equipment (my daughter loves to paint on the paper dolls) but it's a pretty hard game to play with kids. On our first game we lost the game on the first monster turn after the boss appeared when the 2nd monster to move entered the castle....
The boots equipment only appearing on the small expansion is pretty ugly move.
My opinion is that is too hard for kids and maybe to light for adults?
I can see that. But I’m also an adult, and I like it. Lol. However, I also prefer dead simple games because I suck at games. So maybe my tastes are more child-like. :)
is there a way to play all 3 scenarios together as a real campaign? saving progress etc.?
because I notice that in the booklet there is no configuration for playing all three, but they are always explained separately.
how would you do it? i hope i have explained myself
They're just meant to be played in sequence. Do not get this game if you're expecting some kind Gloomhaven or Middara campaign. Not that kind of game.
What is a good non-timer-pressure adventure board game?
Do you consider threat management a timer?
@@TheDungeonDive Yes, maybe
@@BenjaminMarraI would look at games like Pauper’s Ladder, Warhammer Quest / Silver City / Blackstone Fortress, Tales of the Red Dragon Inn, Role Player Adventures, Talisman, Runebound 2e, Escape from Dulce, HeroQuest, Dungeons of Doria, Dungeon Crusade, Hand of Fate Ordeals, Prophecy. Stuff like that.
@@TheDungeonDive Thank you sir!
Chronicles of Avel is absolutely fantastic game. Components are language independent which helps to manage production costs plus does free me from reading small text while playing the game. Great video, thanks!