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Which Hunter Should You Play? • All Grimcoven Hunters Explained

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:35:55 +0100

In this video, I give a quick overview of every hunter in Grimcoven to help you decide who to choose for your first hunt. I briefly go over each hunter’s playstyle, strengths, unique mechanics, and abilities, giving you a general idea of how they feel to play without diving too deeply into strategy. If you’re not sure which hunter is the best fit for you, hopefully this guide will make that first choice a little easier.

Top 10 True Solo Builds for The Elder Scrolls: BotSE (Base Game & Valenwood)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:26:22 +0100

In this video, I rank my top 10 true solo builds for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, using content from the base game and the Valenwood expansion. Each build is based on my own experience after many solo campaigns and takes into account consistency, survivability, versatility, and overall performance. Whether you’re looking for your next character to play or simply curious how different combinations compare, I hope this list gives you a few new ideas to try in your own adventures.

All Defect Uncommon Cards • Tier List & Analysis • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100

In this video, I rank and analyse every uncommon card available to The Defect in Slay the Spire: The Board Game. From powerful build-around cards to flexible utility picks, I share my thoughts on how each card performs in real runs, where it shines, and what makes it worth picking – or passing on. As always, these rankings are based on my own experience and are intended to spark discussion rather than provide a definitive tier list

Which Profession Should You Play? • All Lands of Evershade Professions & Paths Explained

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:29:28 +0100

In this video, I take a closer look at all professions and paths in Lands of Evershade, explaining how each one works, what makes them unique, and the different playstyles they encourage. Whether you’re trying to decide which profession to start with or simply want a better understanding of the available options, this guide aims to help you find the one that best suits your preferred way of playing.

What Is Grimcoven? • Overview, Mechanics & Gameplay

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:22 +0100

In this video, I give a spoiler-free, opinion-free overview of Grimcoven and explain what kind of game it is and how it plays. We take a look at the core gameplay loop, bosses, characters, progression, dice placement mechanics, and the modular systems that give each hunt a different feel. This isn’t a review, strategy guide, or how-to-play video, but rather an introduction for anyone who’s curious about Grimcoven and wants to better understand what the game is all about before diving into my more in-depth content.

Shadow Skill Line Explained • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100

In this video, I break down how the Shadow skill line works in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. I go through each of the dice, explain how the abilities work, highlight common rules points, and share practical tips on how to use Shadow effectively for your characters. Whether you’re considering building around it or just want to better understand how the skill line functions, this guide should help clarify how it plays at the table.

How to Play The Defect • Full Character Guide • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100

In this video, I take a detailed look at The Defect in Slay the Spire: The Board Game, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, core mechanics, orb management, card synergies, build archetypes, and general strategy tips. Whether you’re picking up Defect for the first time or looking to better understand how to get the most out of the character, this guide aims to provide a beginner-friendly overview of what makes Defect unique and how its different playstyles can develop throughout a run.

Cyrodiil Explained • Endgame Setup & Rules • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:55:16 +0100

In this new series for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, I take a closer look at one province at a time and break down what makes it unique. In this video, we’re covering Cyrodiil – including its overland mechanic, delve feature, Native enemy skill, noteworthy towns, and Endgame setup and rules. The goal of this series is to help players better understand how each province works, what to watch out for, and how to approach them more confidently during campaigns.

Helsang • Dragons of Etchinstone Playthrough & Strategy (Hard Difficulty)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:10:04 +0100

In this playthrough of Dragons of Etchinstone, the solo card game by Joe Klipfel and Chip Theory Games, I’m taking on Hard difficulty with Helsang. Throughout the run, I explain my decisions, strategy, and action choices as the game unfolds. If you’re learning the game, looking for strategy ideas, or curious how the game plays on Hard difficulty, I hope you’ll find the playthrough useful!

Templar in Black Marsh • Full Solo Campaign Playthrough (Expert) • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:44:21 +0100

In this full solo Expert campaign playthrough of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, I’m taking the Templar through Black Marsh while attempting something a little unusual – completing the entire campaign without using any damage-dealing skill lines.

Throughout the playthrough, I explain my decisions, strategy, character progression, and how the build evolves as the campaign unfolds. If you enjoy long-form gameplay, thoughtful decision-making, and seeing unconventional builds put to the test, I hope you’ll find this run interesting.

How to Play Keeper: Full Character Guide • Grimcoven

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:24:56 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Keeper in Grimcoven, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and more, including builds focused around Craving and Hunger, and how these mechanics shape the overall flow of the character. This isn’t meant to be the definitive way to play the character, but rather a beginner-friendly guide to help you better understand how Keeper works and what makes the character unique.

How to Play Rogue: Full Class Guide • Gameplay Tips & Strategy • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:43 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Rogue in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, covering class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. I also share how I approach Rogue in solo Expert campaigns, including survivability, positioning, and how to make the most of the class’s strengths.

A conversation with Neon Gorilla • Think Gaming at The Board Game Secret Show

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:56:41 +0100

I recently had the pleasure of joining David from Neon Gorilla for a long-form conversation about board games, YouTube, and life in general.

We talked about my journey from immigrating to the UK and rebuilding my life here, to finding your own passion and purpose, the behind-the-scenes reality of running a YouTube channel, why I tend to treat Think Gaming more like a library, why I still haven’t filmed a review of The Elder Scrolls yet, and plenty more along the way.

It was a really thoughtful conversation and I genuinely enjoyed it.

If you’re curious about the person behind Think Gaming, this is probably the most personal interview I’ve done so far.

All Ironclad Rare Cards • Tier List & Analysis • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:39:15 +0100

In this video, I rank all of The Ironclad’s Rare cards from Slay the Spire: The Board Game, based on how often I tend to pick or skip them in real runs rather than their pure theoretical power. I go through each card one by one, talk about what makes it work (or not), which decks it tends to fit into, and how it contributes to damage output, defence, scaling, or overall deck synergy. The goal isn’t to label anything strictly “good” or “bad”, but to give a practical perspective that might help you make better decisions during your runs.

Black Marsh Explained • Endgame Setup & Rules • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:32:15 +0100

In this new series “Province Explained” for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, I take a closer look at one province at a time and break down what makes it unique. In this video, we’re covering Black Marsh – including its overland mechanic, delve feature, Native enemy skill, noteworthy towns, and Endgame setup and rules. The goal of this series is to help players better understand how each province works, what to watch out for, and how to approach them more confidently during campaigns.

How to Play Technomancer: Full Character Guide • Grimcoven

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:26:10 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Technomancer in Grimcoven, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and more, including both Fire and Lightning builds, as well as the Technomancer’s strong support and utility toolkit in group play. This isn’t meant to be the definitive way to play the character, but rather a beginner-friendly guide to help you better understand how Technomancer works and what makes the character unique.

The Elder Scrolls vs Too Many Bones – Which Game Is Right for You? (In-Depth Comparison)

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:02:06 +0100

In this in-depth comparison, I put The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era and Too Many Bones side by side across 11 different categories to see how they really compare. From art, theme, adventure, character building, combat, complexity, and more, I break down where each game shines and which one I personally think comes out ahead in each category. I tried my best to keep the comparison as objective and grounded as possible, while still sharing my own perspective after spending a lot of time with both games. If you’ve been trying to decide which of these massive Chip Theory Games titles is the better fit for you, hopefully this video helps.

All Ironclad Common Cards • Tier List & Analysis • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100

In this video, I rank all of The Ironclad’s Common cards from Slay the Spire: The Board Game, based on how often I tend to pick or skip them in real runs rather than their pure theoretical power. I go through each card one by one, talk about what makes it work (or not), which decks it tends to fit into, and how it contributes to damage output, defence, scaling, or overall deck synergy. The goal isn’t to label anything strictly “good” or “bad”, but to give a practical perspective that might help you make better decisions during your runs.

Light Armor Explained • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100

In this video, I break down how the Light Armor skill line works in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, introduced in the Valenwood expansion. I go through each of the dice, explain how the abilities work, highlight common rules points, and share practical tips on how to use Light Armor effectively for your characters. Whether you’re considering building around it or just want to better understand how the skill line functions, this guide should help clarify how it plays at the table

How to Play Gunslinger: Full Character Guide • Grimcoven

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

I’m starting a new series covering Grimcoven, with the goal of eventually making deep videos for every character, every boss, and plenty more strategy tips along the way.

In this video, I walk through how to play the Gunslinger, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and more. I also include unlockable content from the Personal Stories expansion, which I marked with a spoiler warning in the timestamps in case you’d want not to reveal that part.