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Play against me on Board Game Arena

To celebrate the new Collection Starters video - let’s play four of the games together on Board Game Arena. 

Please only join one game below, so there’s room for others. And if there’s no space in the game you wanted, leave a comment and I’ll create a new table and update this post with the...

10 Board Games You Need To Start A Collection

Happy video day patrons!

Here’s a topic I’ve wanted to tackle for a while. The best games for starting a collection. With a focus on having games that cover all player counts (unless you have a silly amount of friends).

Please leave your questions below for the after-show video.

Actually yours,

Jon...

The Few (10) Expansions I Actually Like (Exclusive)

Patrons! It's time for your monthly dose of exclusivity. Thanks to the Voter LOLs patrons, I'm talking about the few expansions I actually like. It's not the most positive video I've ever made!

Expect the main channel video early this week (tomorrow, hopefully!).

Actually yours,

Jon

Actualol Newsletter- July 2024

Hello hello!

It’s hot, hot, hot in London - so let’s cool down with a newsletter. I hope you enjoyed the Ultimate Couples Guide video, 10 Useful Games I Can�...

The Ultimate Couples Board Games Guide

Today I've created the ultimate couples board games guide. 40 Games split into categories, to help gamers find something to enjoy with their partner.

I hope you find it useful!

Actually yours,

Jon

10 Useful Games I Can't Get Rid Of

Monthly exclusive video time! I'm talking about 10 games in my collection that are so useful, I can't get rid of them.

Thanks to the Voter LOLs peeps for voting for this topic! See you soon for the next poll.

Actually yours,

Jon 

Actualol Newsletter - June 2024

Well met travellers,

It’s been quite the month for Actualol - thank you to everyone for supporting the channel. Thanks to you, we are back on track.

And it’s been quite the month for me. I turned 40 years old on the 17th June. How’s that for a patron exclusive! 

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Actualol Studio Tour (Patron Exclusive)

Hello patrons!

Here's a little behind the scenes video showing you around my studio.

Enjoy!

Jon

Thank you!!!

What a response. This has been the most dramatic few days in Actualol history. Thank you so much to everyone for stepping up the support to save the channel.

Thank you to all the new patrons who pledged. All the former patrons who came back. And all the existing patrons who continue to give, or moved up a tier.

T...

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Come join in the fun!

The uncertain future of Actualol

Hi patrons,

Today I've posted a video on the channel about the uncertain future of the channel. Simply put, I'm not making enough money from YouTube to pay the bills. This is down to a drop off in views for most of this year, and a gradual decline in Patrons.

I love this job, and I think I have a lot to offer the ...

After Show Video - Shoe Box Collection

Hello patrons!

Today we're trying a new patron-only video. This is the After Show for the shoe box collection video. Basically, it's a chilled chat with me, with a behind the scenes look at the latest video. How it came about, which games didn't make the cut etc. And I answer some questions from the comments.

Ple...

What do you want from the Actualol Patreon? (Poll)

I could use your help in reshaping the Patreon rewards. Below is a poll to determine what current and potential rewards are important to you. Please vote on which things would impact your happiness in being a patron. I know that you may say that you're only a patron to support the channel, but if a certain perk would make you...

Shoebox Collection Alternatives - Patron Exclusive

To accompany my new shoebox collection video - here are 30+ suggestions of other games you could put in your shoe box collection.

I hope you enjoy this video exclusively for patrons.

Thanks so much for your support!

Jon 

20 Small Games for a Shoe Box Collection

Board games are too big nowadays! What if you could create an entire board game collection that fits in a shoe box?? Well you can!

Here are 20 small games that make up a complete collection.

Enjoy!

Actually yours,

Jon

Channel Update - Sponsored Video

Hi patrons,

I wanted to let you know that the next video will include a sponsored segment for the language app Babbel. I’ve managed to avoid sponsorship on the channel for 9 years, but I haven’t been making enough money on YouTube or Patreon to pay the bills lately. I have no intention of accepting board game relat...

Actualol Newsletter - May 2024

Hello patrons,

I hope you enjoyed my descent into madness in my box ranking video. I've just filmed my next normal Actualol video (and Patron bonus video!) - it should be ready next week. Expect small games, lots of them!

In t...

Ranking Board Game Boxes

As a continuation of the disgruntled board gamer character I played in my collection video - here I am ranking NOT board games, but the boxes that board games come in.

I hope you enjoy this change of style for one video. I've got an epic small box game video coming in the pipeline!

Actually yours,

Jon

Actualol Newsletter April 2024

Good day to you, fine patrons!

I hope you enjoyed my collection video and the patron extended cut! I've got more exclusive videos on the way too.

Yesterday, I filmed the ne...

Patron Exclusive - My Collection Extended Cut

This is the patron exclusive video to accompany my new collection video. The extended cut where I talk about the rest of the 225 games on my shelves.

Make sure to watch the main channel video first so it makes more sense!

I hope you enjoy this bonus content.

Actually yours,

Jon

My Perfectly Curated Board Game Collection

It's been three years since I last gave you a tour of my whole collection - and this time I've organised them by genre, with each shelf given a name.

This is the main video for YouTube, but coming along shortly for Patrons will be an extra 2 hour video, talking through every game on every shelf.

Thanks so much fo...

Actualol Newsletter - March 2024

Hello patrons!

I hope you enjoyed my Top 10 Games of 2023 video and if it inspired any purchases that they bring you lots of fun!

In this newsletter, I've got three good games to tell you about (for once!) - Marabunt...