Game Info
Year
2019
Players
2-5
Age
8+
Playtime
30 min
Collection
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Description
5211 is a fast-playing card game with a unique scoring method that rewards clever play!
This game has cards 1-6 in five colors. Each player starts with a hand of five cards. Players play two cards face-down, then simultaneously reveal them. They refill their hand, then repeat this process two more times, but only with one card.
The cards of the majority color will score — unless too many are present, in which case the color busts and the second most color scores. In case of a tie for majority, the tied colors are also out. These rounds are repeated until the deck runs out. The player with the most points wins.
5211 is a new edition of 5 COLORS that has all new art.
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(5 games)
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Board Gaymes James Unboxing at 4:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Really cool
- Published by one of my favorite publishers
Cons
- Can bust if too many of a certain color or chameleons
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick taking — A trick-taking game where players aim to win tricks but avoid busting.
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Quotes (from this video)
- hey board gamers I'm back from both BGG con and Pax with a little bit of a haul
- if you're more into wanting to sit down in a quiet space and game all weekend BGG con is for you if you're more so wanting to participate in talks and walking around the venue uh going to lines and tournaments and stuff then Pax is more for you
- for me I'm leaning more towards BGG con for next year although I'm not too sure if I'll do either because I'm just booked a trip to the UK Games Expo
- this one is by far my favorite game this year and I know I don't pick favorites very well I want to play this game over and over and over again
- those are the games I picked up I also got a new Kickstarter that came in today
- you know I love to take my pictures
- until then keep on playing games with James that sounded weird
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The Dice Tower Analysis at 6:13 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- I love it.
- It's so corny.
- I'm just amused by it.
Cons
- most people would rate this a two.
Thematic elements
- Algebraic equations
Comparison games
- Blackjack
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Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Hey everybody, I'm Tom Vasel. Welcome to look back, a series where I take a look at games that I reviewed last year, 5 years ago, 10 years ago, and 20 years ago this week and tell you what I think about them now, if I think about them at all.
- So, let's jump back 20 years ago. I reviewed a game called Astro Plane, which was an abstract strategy game that almost required you to completely understand astrophysics to play it. It was not very good at all. I gave it a two out of 10 and it is one of the first times where the designer wrote me a very strong rant and went online and pretty much attacked me for being too stupid to understand this game, but it was pretty bad.
- I'm noticing games from 10 years ago didn't look necessarily great.
- And then surprisingly to me the game Face to Face. This is a two-player version of The Game. And I don't I think The Game is at best okay. But The Game Face to Face, that two-player version of it, I thought worked really well.
- So, this is a game where uh that Stonemaier Games did where I was like, "What is this Red Rising?" I went and read the the first trilogy so I could better play this game, which didn't matter because the theme is barely there.
- This is sort of like a Blackjack but with algebraic equations.
- Um algebra in a game, but I'm just amused by it.
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Getting Games Discussion at 1:08 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Innovative algebraic Blackjack concept
- ambitious design that mixes math with play
Cons
- likely very math-heavy, which could deter some players
- mechanics may be opaque without clear guidance
Thematic elements
- math-based gambling
- algebra/21-point Blackjack variant
- puzzle/educational
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Hand Management — draw and play algebraic cards to hit 21
- timer/clock pressure — opponents have a countdown after reaching near 21
- variable scoring — X and N variables influence card values and turn flow
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Quotes (from this video)
- the idea of it is so cool
- algebraic blackjack
- it's a brain flexor
- it's relaxing board game
- I really want to try this
- Planet Cute it's got a wonderful vibe
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The Broken Meeple Discussion at 15:27 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Quirky scoring system
- Interesting color manipulation mechanics
Cons
- High luck factor
- Limited decision-making
- Unfair card distribution
- Poor rulebook (doesn't explain turn order for subsequent rounds)
- Point values too wide (1-6) creating imbalance
- Too many players increases luck factor
- Devoid of strategic depth
Thematic elements
- Abstract
- Card game
- Japanese design
Comparison games
- Love Letter
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Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's only a game - remember this is just a game
- you're listening to the broken meeple show a podcast that speaks passionately about board games for the benefit of those who play them
- I'm quite busy at the moment but in a good way
- Norway in alter in the Arctic Circle is basically just yeah it's nearly Perpetual Darkness everything is caked in snow
- I much need needed break much needed break from gaming in general frankly
- I want them to go back to that level of greatness but lately they just haven't been doing it
- this could have easily just been called its own thing
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The Dice Tower Discussion at 15:41 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- Unique algebra-based mechanic
Cons
- Requires mathematical problem solving
- 20 is frequently a bust
- Speed element adds pressure
- Not recommended for non-mathematicians
Thematic elements
- mathematics
- algebra
Comparison games
none
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Quotes (from this video)
- When the leaves won't, Vegas will. That's the official slogan of Dice Tower West
- Heliocentrism
- This game is broken and it can just go off the rails, but that's the fun
- Pocket Galactic
- I would love to watch this one and not play it
- Card counting is a valid strategy in Happy Salmon
- This is like crypto on speed
- Dead on, pun intended
- You would be surprised to see just how much strategery would come out
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