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I've Been Playing - December 2018

Happy New Year! I want to hit the ground running by talking about more board games.

The games are:

Just One,  Gunkimono, Walls of York, The Table Is Lava, Before There Were Stars, ...

Game of Thrones: Mother of Dragons Expansion Overview

I had a lot of fun lately playing the new Mother of Dragons expansion for Game of Thrones 2nd Edition board game. And I wanted to make a video so I could talk about what it adds and why I like it.&nbs...

Happy Actualol Christmas!

For the fourth year running, here is the Actualol Christmas video and more importantly a return for Timmy, Barry, Mum, Girlfriend, Hipster, J-Lol and Ceedee. 

I really, really hope you enjoy it...

Christmas is coming!

It wouldn't be December without an Actualol Christmas video. Here's a sneak peek at the character's you'll see! 😁

Actually yours,

Jon

Thank You Actual Patrons

Thank you - each and everyone one of you for supporting Actualol. This is still just the beginning - and you are one of the foundations. 

Actually Yours,

Jon

Reef Review

I dive into Reef and sea what I think of it! This is the next plastic heavy abstract game from Plan B Games, the makers of Azul.

I'm pleased to point out that I've been averaging a video a week this...

I've Been Playing - October 2018 (Part 2)

Believe it or not, there were board games that existed before Essen, and I played some of them and I made a video about them. Life is different now, but it's nice to look back at the simpler times.

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Essen Haul 2018

I'm back! I had a really great time in Essen this year, reminding myself what a wonderful community we're a part of. Thanks to everyone who came and said hi! I'm sorry I didn't have more time to chat ...

I've Been Playing - October 2018

I'm back from Essen with a croaky voice and some delightful games. Thankfully, I filmed this one before I left when my voice was intact.

I talk about my experiences with Micropolis, Home Alone Game,...

The Hottest Games at Essen 2018

Here's my second video for Essen this year. Ten games that I've already played so I can give them a proper recommendation and give you a taste of how they play. Actualove you all, Jon

Top 20 Anticipated Essen Games

Hello lovely people,

I'm making two pre-Essen videos this year. This first one is a chat through my most anticipated games. But on Monday I'll be releasing a nice, pretty video showing off 10 games ...

Spring Meadow Review

I review the latest Tetris inspired game from the designer of Patchwork, Uwe Rosenberg and compare it to Patchwork, Cottage Garden and Indian Summer.

I'm working on my Essen preview video(s) this we...

I've Been Playing - September 2018

I talk about my experiences with Krazy Wordz, Shifty Eyed Spies, the Penny Papers trilogy and Legends of Andor.

After helpful comments on the first "I've Been Playing" video, I've decided to not mak...

The Reckoners Review

I review this new game from the designers of Stockpile, based on books by Brandon Sanderson.

I'm off to Tabletop Gaming Live in London this weekend - let me know if you're going!

Actually your...

Welcome To... Review

Review time! Today it's the new darling of the roll and write genre - Welcome To..., a game about building neighbourhoods.

Enjoy!

Forbidden Sky Review

This is my next review in my new style. It's for Forbidden Sky, a co-operative family game from Pandemic designer Matt Leacock.

It's the third in the trilogy of Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert...

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game Review

After a lot of soul-searching, I’m going back to making scripted, passionate reviews of single board games. My vision was always quality over quantity, and I lost sight of that along the wa...

Now Playing: Pyramid of the Pengqueen, Rising 5, Nut So Fast, Sakura, Hotshots

This week, I'm giving my thoughts on Pyramid of the Penqueen, Rising 5: Runes of Asteros, Nut So Fast, Sakura and Hotshots.

It's a particularly good selection and I give two of the games some Actual...

The Game That Changed My Mind About Trick-Taking - Pikoko

Here's my review of Pikoko, one of my favourite games that I brought back from the UK Games Expo. If you've never been fussed about trick-taking card games, don't dismiss this one!

I recently filmed...

Happy News!

I'd like to share with you some happy personal news - last week I proposed to my girlfriend Serena and she said yes! :)

We've been together for a long time and I'd long put off the idea of marriage ...

Live Q&A on Wednesday 27th June - Ask questions here!

I'll be doing a live Q&A on YouTube this Wednesday (27th June) at 4pm British Standard Time. If you click the image above it will take you to the YouTube video for it, where you can set a reminder...

UK Games Expo 2018 Haul

Introducing a new character - Ceedee! She's a fashion YouTuber and she knows all about doing haul videos, so I've brought her in for my UK Games Expo haul.

Thank you for your support! I am forever g...

Update - June 2018

Hello Actual Patrons! I send greetings from my holiday in Crete. Or Creteings, if you will! (You don't have to). I just wanted to update you on some things coming up for Actualol - I'll be making 1...

The Hottest Board Games at UK Games Expo 2018

Here’s my guide to UK Games Expo 2018 - all the games worth trying and buying.

Let me know if you're coming in the comments! I'd love to see you there and give you one of my new Hipster badges :)<...

Now Playing: Blurble, Warstones, DVONN, Mafiozoo, Pitch Deck

There's a couple of games in this video that I wouldn't be surprised if you've never heard of. Thankfully, that's why I'm here to tell you that those games are worth checking out.

In other news, I'l...

Now Playing: Decrypto, Skyward, Junta: Las Cartas, Ilos, Dr Microbe, Panic Mansion

After last month's weak selection of games, I'm excited to be giving two lots of Actualove to games in this video.

Is Decrypto a Codenames killer?

Why Actualol Went Quiet - An Explanation

I made this video for all of you.

I felt I owed you an explanation for why there haven't been as many comedy videos as usual since I launched the Patreon.

The video is introspective, and not r...

Short Videos - Feedback Requested

Hi Actual backers!

If it feels like I've been quiet lately, it's because I have been. Rather than talk about it here, it's something I want to address in a video so look out for that soon.

I'm...

Now Playing: Battle for Rokugan, Queendomino, Star Cartel, Harvest Island, Matterhorn

I give my thoughts on five more games that I've been playing lately.

Why Sleeving Your Cards Makes You Live Longer

J-LOL is back for Pimp Yo Game, and he's not happy. I talk about why I'm a card sleeving addict, and share the things I've learnt along the way.

And there's a little appearance from everyone's favou...