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Join Mark on This Board Game Life as he opens up a special mailbag delivery: the Final Girl S4 Ultimate Box from his crowdfunded pledge. In this first look, Mark unpacks the massive box and shows off what's inside, including bonus premium promos and a peek at all the components you can expect. Stick around, because Mark also previews a full unboxing video where he'll dig into every scenario, killer, and feature film in detail. Final Girl is a solitaire-only board game that leans into classic horror movie tropes, putting you in the shoes of a female protagonist who must defeat the slasher to survive. The S4 Ultimate Box gathers all of the Series 4 content, including five feature films such as Bad Times at Buddyland, The Green Terror, A Demon in the Shadows, A Rotten Harvest, and The Raptor Games. Designed by Evan Derrick and A.J. Porfirio and published by Van Ryder Games, it requires the Final Girl core box to play and offers a challenging, cinematic solo experience. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Ultimate Box 02:18 Box Overview 03:00 Premium Promos 03:40 What Is Final Girl 04:20 Box Contents 05:00 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438606/final-girl-s4-ultimate-box

Join Mark on This Board Game Life as he unboxes Zombicide: Undead or Alive, a new addition to his growing Zombicide collection. In this video, Mark shares how the game landed on his table, walks through the rules and missions booklet, and points out what sets this Old West adventure apart from other titles in the series. If you've ever wondered what's inside the box before bringing it to your own game group, come take a first look alongside him. Zombicide: Undead or Alive brings the cooperative zombie-blasting action to the mythical Old West, where the recently-dead are rising from prairie graves to assault the living. Players take on new Survivor types like the Gunslinger, Brawler, Townsfolk, and Faithful, each with their own unique rules, as they battle hordes of zombies across the harsh Western frontier. New mechanics like Balconies and the Train add fresh challenges to the mix. Designed for 1–6 players and playable in about 60 minutes, it was published by CMON in 2022. 00:00 Intro 02:25 Getting To The Table 04:07 Rules And Missions 07:30 Box Contents 08:10 Player Trays 09:29 Zombie Miniatures 11:40 Survivor Characters 14:16 Map Tiles And Inserts 18:55 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331224/zombicide-undead-or-alive

Join Mark as he unboxes The Mandalorian: Adventures – Sworn to the Creed Expansion from Unexpected Games. In this video, Mark walks through everything packed inside the box, from the rulebook and new expansion rules to character standees, damage tokens, skill cards, and more. He shares his experience with the base game and previous expansion along the way, and takes his time digging into the new characters, enemies, and components. Watch to see exactly what this expansion adds to the table. The Mandalorian: Adventures – Sworn to the Creed is a cooperative expansion for 1 to 4 players that requires the base game to play. Seeking redemption, The Mandalorian embarks on a journey back to his people's homeworld, where danger lurks deep within. The expansion introduces four new characters, including The Armorer and Grogu, along with four brand new story missions that take you into the Mines of Mandalore and behind the controls of the N-1 Starfighter. With deadlier enemy abilities, an expansive campaign mode, and character progression, it offers a fresh challenge for fans playing in 30 to 60 minutes. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Game Overview 03:56 Rulebook 05:26 Tokens And Standees 07:39 Bounty Cards 08:41 Planning Cards 10:45 Character Cards 14:00 Armorer Skills 15:20 Grogu Skills 17:00 Mission Book 17:38 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462401/the-mandalorian-adventures-sworn-to-the-creed-expansion

Join Mark as he unboxes Star Trek: Space Hunt from Matagot, taking a first look at everything packed inside the box. From the foil-accented cover to the dry-erase markers, ship panels, transparent sheets, and rulebooks, Mark walks through each component while sharing his first impressions of the setup. He also touches on the different play modes, the various player roles, and how this smaller-scale take compares to the game system that inspired it. Get to the table with Mark and see exactly what you'll find in this new release. Star Trek: Space Hunt is a real-time, hidden movement game for 2–4 players that uses the Captain Sonar system, demanding intense coordination and sharp deduction. Players split into two opposing crews, each commanding iconic starships from across the franchise's history, with every vessel featuring unique builds for asymmetric gameplay. Spanning several generations of the saga, the game lets you step into the roles of legendary duos like Kirk and Spock, Picard and Data, or even Khan and Joachim. Designed by Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier and published by Matagot in 2026, it plays in about 25–40 minutes. 00:00 Intro 01:59 Box Cover 02:23 Components 03:00 Rule Book 04:56 Star Sectors 07:20 Transparent Sheets 08:25 Ship Panels 09:43 Academy Versus Space Hunt 10:30 Character Options 12:00 Divider Screen 12:50 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/470574/star-trek-space-hunt

In this mailbag episode, Mark unboxes two exciting arrivals that landed on the same day — a new Star Wars title and a new Star Trek game. He shares his first look at the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adventures – Sworn to the Creed expansion before turning his attention to Star Trek: Space Hunt. Along the way, Mark explains how this new game connects to the beloved Captain Sonar system and why he's so eager to get it to the table. Star Trek: Space Hunt is a real-time, hidden movement game for 2–4 players that uses the acclaimed Captain Sonar system, blending intense team coordination with sharp deduction. Players split into two opposing crews, each commanding iconic starships from across Star Trek history, with asymmetric builds that make every vessel play differently. Spanning several generations of the saga, the game lets you step into the roles of legendary duos like Kirk and Spock, Picard and Data, or the formidable Khan and Joachim. Designed by Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier and published by Matagot in 2026, it plays in about 25–40 minutes. 00:00 Intro 00:41 Mandalorian Adventures Expansion 02:27 Captain Sonar Overview 03:26 Star Trek Space Hunt 09:00 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/470574/star-trek-space-hunt

In this video, Mark unboxes Enchanted Ivy along with its Grand Birthday Expansion, both from Allplay. He walks through everything packed into this "small box big game," from the floral cloth bag and storybooks to the guest cards, tokens, keepsake garden board, sticker sheets, and mysterious sealed secret door sheets. Follow along as Mark carefully unpacks each component while avoiding any story spoilers, giving you a first look at what's inside. Enchanted Ivy is a solo game published by Allplay in 2026, designed by Sarah Joshua, that plays in about 15 minutes. You take on the role of Ivy, the new owner of a magical inn, building a bewitching B&B to suit your eccentric guests while cultivating the ivy covering your walls. Each turn you carefully place cards into a grid and assign guests, keeping their preferences in mind—things like "diagonally adjacent," "same row," or "surrounded"—to score them at the end of the game. A Story Mode lets you earn rewards by meeting point goals and completing unique challenges. 00:00 Intro 01:41 Opening The Box 02:06 Spoiler Warning 03:23 Storybook And Rulebook 05:08 Punching Components 06:20 Ivy Cards 08:53 Guest Cards 09:56 Birthday Expansion 10:24 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/460716/enchanted-ivy