Baba is You

Video 7twCpC9VnC4 Bower's Game Corner Analysis at 0:01 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Looks super fun
Good job on the intellectual property aspect
Good job on the board gamer aspect
Sold me on it well
A minus final grade

Cons

Not the host's cup of tea (abstract strategy)

Thematic elements

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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Deck Building — Mentioned as a descriptor for Party House, but also in contrast to Baba Is You.

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Quotes (from this video)

I love when I come in thinking one thing and I end up leaving thinking something else. Kudos.
Kudos. Just freaking kudos. So well done.
I cannot stress how important I think this is. Because when you just show me a price, you know and I know and every single person who backs Kickstarter knows that's not the price.
So you getting the shipping out of the way, ripping off the band-aid and being like, "Haha, we didn't actually need a band-aid. There's a jelly bean under there." It was great news.
I still think Party House to Deck Building Game could have used a little bit more respect on their name, but their fans came up big.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Good adaptation, needs more plays

Pros

Good job overall adapting the concept.

Cons

Needs many more plays to form a competent opinion.
Harder for new players not familiar with the video game.

Thematic elements

none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Puzzle — Based on a video game with puzzle mechanics.

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Quotes (from this video)

My rules in general for whenever I'm counting cuz I try to play I try to learn a new game every day. And my rule is if I forgot how to play a game and I have to reread the rules, does not count.
So prototype to final game, I don't know what's changed, I have to read the rule book. It's not a choice.
Coming back from Gen Con came back with roughly 60 games. At this point, I'm down to around 12 or so left because I don't know the exact count.
Everything is a progress. Everything is a process. Everything takes time. And I'll do my best to get to all of it.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Very interesting game.

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Puzzle-solving based on manipulating rules
logic-based puzzle

Comparison games

Party House

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Competitive 2-player — This is specifically the competitive two-player board game version.
Logic Manipulation — The board game is about using logic to manipulate the opponent while dealing with many logical rules.
Puzzle — The video game is described as more of a puzzle.

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If you missed it, I did part one over on Wednesday. I covered all the Game Pound campaigns that were launching in September.
So, there's that. Anyways, we're going to go ahead and dive into the campaigns.
this is exactly what it sounds like. It's a cube of holding. It's a big box. That's what it is.
after playing this prototype I don't see
This going to be a tile game. Dave Clarkson for this. He's on like villager villagers and streets and one other he's done a few games but villagers and streets and like one other game where like his like standard white box games.
The Lord of the Rings, King's Gambit, a redone version of the Queen's Gambit from like, you know, the the Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit. Uh, I saw this one at Gen Con. Miniatures looked amazing. Components looked amazing. I know nothing about the gameplay.
This is based on the fact that I really like Cockroach Poker. It's been so much fun. The production of this looks great. I think they did a great job kind of merging the vibes of of Cockroach Poker with the vibes of um Blood on the Clock Tower.
Between Cockroach Broker and Skull. They have been two of my go-to filler. Like I'd say at this point, like So Clover is probably my most played filler, but those two are some of the most played fillers I've had over the years.
Perennial is a very solid game from Flatout Games. Not as good as Cascadia Alpine Lakes, which I have been crushing recently. Uh, but overall, it's still a very solid game in the Flatout line of games.

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Video IIpOsfGRzU4 BoardGameGeek Top List at 15:37 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Sounds really cool.
The concept is super cool.
It's a great logic deduction game.

Cons

The host is not very smart and struggles with competitive abstract strategy games.

Thematic elements

A logic puzzle game where players manipulate text to change the rules of the game to create a win condition.
A grid-based puzzle environment with text blocks and game elements.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Competitive play — The board game version is competitive, with two players controlling different characters.
Deduction — Requires logical deduction to figure out how to change rules to achieve objectives.
Puzzle — A logic puzzle game based on manipulating game rules.
Rule Bending — Players change the game's rules by moving text blocks.

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Quotes (from this video)

Are we going into fall?
We are going to talk about the hottest games of the month largely impacted by the upcoming uh Essen spiel uh which is the biggest convention for gaming worldwide every year where a lot of uh games come out.
It's like the Joja Mart of 100%.
They all have completely gamebreaking abilities.
It's nuts
This game breaks your mind
It's our jam, right? Yeah, it's our favorite thing.
I really like the concept, I think it's super cool way to do it.
I'm going to be more excited for this game coming out of S than like any other game.
Don't tell me art doesn't matter in games. This is why I'm mad. It's incredible.
I really really want to try Konis. It looks really cool.
I appreciate the honesty. Thank you. First of all, and also it's going to be a big game.
You blow my mind, right? That's crazy.
It's no surprise that it shot up to the hotness straight away.
I think this is the coolest thing ever.
It's my favorite thing about humanity and people is that kind of stuff.
It's just something I'm like, yes, I love games that have interesting recall turns.
I love Imperium. Uh I love it so much.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Unusually clever
Challenging
Constructing the puzzle as you play
Constant surprise
Fun to unpack with a dedicated game partner
Cute delivery and form factor
Captured the spirit and vibe of the original game
Minimalist yet hides a logical beast

Cons

Can make your brain melt

Thematic elements

Comparison games

That Time You Killed Me

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Puzzle — It's an unusually puzzly little brain burner where the puzzle isn't just challenging, it's something that you are constructing as you're playing it.
Rule manipulation — You are manipulating what the rules and win conditions of the game itself are.

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Quotes (from this video)

I want to approach it from the perspective of just someone who likes games. In a vacuum, I wanted to see what these games brought to the hobby in and of themselves.
And it makes for a bizarre logic puzzle with multiple layers.
And it it's challenging, but really unusually clever in how it all somehow just works.
Both are head-to-head puzzly rules and reality-warping two-player experiences that will leave you questioning your own sanity by the time you're done with a chapter.
And the challenge that will sometimes make your brain melt in a little in all the right ways.
But it's not something that you'd immediately jump to from say uh Dominion when it comes to what your expectations of what a deck-building game may be.
Cuz at the end of the day, what Party House brings to the table is it's a lot of really, really ridiculous fun.
If you like push-your-luck games and the idea of building your own push-your-luck engine, then this one is going to absolutely hit for you.
I think both of these games deliver really nicely in their respective corners in the hobby, regardless of what your experience is with the IP or the themes.
Not to mention the fact that they feel really unique and fresh in Bitewing's catalog in and of itself, while also being fresh and fun in the board game space in general.
So, yeah, if you want to try a really weird, wacky, fun deck building game or a so clever that it hurts mind-melty two-player game, then you absolutely have to check out Party House and Baba Is You from Bitewing.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Incredibly clever design and execution.
Satisfying to uncover new combinations and puzzles.
High variability in rules and puzzle combinations.
Introduces new rules and mechanics throughout gameplay.
Can be a very satisfying experience when puzzles click.

Cons

Can become repetitive due to playing on the same board configuration.
The limited number of rules in play (two at a time) can feel constricting.
May not be for players who struggle with abstract or 'trippy' logic.
The stable board layout can dampen the variability of the experience.
Some players may bounce off the game due to its unique logical demands.

Thematic elements

Comparison games

That Time I Killed You
Robbo Rally

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Modular rules — New rules are introduced through envelopes as the game progresses, and players choose one rule to keep and one to leave behind each level.
Movement — Basic movement of tokens on the board, which can be modified by rules like 'is fast' allowing longer movement.
Push and pull — Players can push and pull objects and rules on the board as part of their movement.
Rule manipulation — Players can move tokens representing rules around the board, which changes the game's logic and win conditions. For example, changing 'Baba is You' to 'Rock is You' or 'Flag is Win'.

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Quotes (from this video)

Baba is You is a two-player abstract strategy game designed by Peter Hayward with about a bajillion rules that will all slowly break your brain.
This game is incredibly clever, like incredibly clever.
Despite all the variety, I will say the game can get repetitive quickly because of the fact that you're always playing first of all on this board.
The landscape needs to change more in this game for the enjoyment to be uh for the I think the sheer variety of other factors that are in play are held back by this one core element that remains constantly stable.

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Video DQmd8VGnxuM Board Gaming Ramblings Review at 0:06 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Perfect implementation of the video game into a board game.
Great two-player puzzle game adaptation.
Super weird and wonky in a positive way.
Enjoyable for abstract game fans, especially those who liked 'That Time You Killed Me'.
Quick game rounds.
Lot of crazy stuff going on.
High replayability due to randomized level order.
Fun to explore how rules change the game.
Creative and requires learning to see possibilities.
The time token and best-of-three mechanic for levels is enjoyable.
The visual representation of the time limit on the board is a nice detail.

Cons

If you only like the solo puzzle of the video game, this is a very different game.
If you hate abstract games, this is not a good fit.
Can end up in positions where you are just doing stuff without a clear goal if you don't grasp the puzzle.
Can lose very fast if you don't see the consequences of actions.
Playing with someone who hasn't played before means they are likely to lose initially.

Thematic elements

Comparison games

That Time You Killed Me

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action selection — On a turn, players have two actions, which can be used to move or place a token.
Campaign play — The game features a campaign mode played over seven worlds, with levels within each world. Players earn birthday cakes for winning levels and diamonds for winning worlds.
Challenge/Time limit — A mechanic is included where if a player cannot win within a certain number of turns (e.g., 10 actions), the other player wins. This is tracked by 10 trees around the board.
Push/Pull — Unlike some other games, players can both push and pull pieces, which affects movement and interaction with rules.
Rule Modification — Players can place tokens to change the rules of the game, for example, making 'Rock is you' or 'Rock is win'. This is the core mechanic of the game, directly inspired by the video game.
Time tokens/Retries — A 'time token' allows players to restart a level if they get into an unwinnable situation or wish to try a different approach, playing the same scenario best out of three.

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Quotes (from this video)

We'll see you next time on the channel. Board gaming ramblings, new videos coming almost every day right now. But that's cool. See you soon. Bubba says bye. Kick says bye. And we say bye. I'm Johannes. Does that sound amazing?
And you've been watching Board Gaming Ramblings is channel on YouTube. Okay, bye.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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Quotes (from this video)

I'm going to try to film three videos today if I can.
The problem is I direct as I go. My feet are directing the shot.
The biggest problem is I don't want to push myself to film a game earlier than I'm ready to.
The problem is you take on too much at once and it all becomes a blur as you try to keep up with just too many too many things, too many balls that you're juggling all at the same time.

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Pros

none

Cons

none

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Dominant Species is going to be reprinted from Chad's artwork by Eno Tulle and a new version from Allplay.
The return policy straight up sucks. I'm not going to I'm not going to sugarcoat that.
It was a surreal moment. You're like, "You mean no one's going to school? Everyone's staying home. We can't see each other anymore. We can't talk to each other. Everything is shutting down."
Fortunately, no one was hurt in the actual um in the actual incident itself, but it definitely put the a bit of a damper on their ability to function.
So like war is bad.
I have learned 39 games. 39 games in 4 days.
It's also homework.
I think Bunny Kingdom is still ultimately the much better game.
It's aiming to be mind management, but slightly more accessible, making it easier to dive into.
Looks fun, accessible, looks very Citizens of the Spark/Dominion-esque, but with a lighter target audience in mind.

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Video zY5omV52K5w Stonemaier Games Analysis at 8:40 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Great introduction to computer science.
Teaches logical syntax and conditional if-then statements.
Promotes creative problem-solving.

Cons

Can get fairly difficult.

Thematic elements

Manipulating game rules to solve puzzles.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Logic puzzle — A brilliant logic puzzle game where players change the rules.
Rule manipulation — Players change the rules of the game by combining word blocks.

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Quotes (from this video)

So, it's using a lot of like core basic math skills that I think are great for kids to learn, but I also think they're great for adults to continue to do a little bit.
I think it's good for our minds to try to go through that math and not always pull out our calculators.
One of the ways I think this game sneakily teaches geography is that you have to say the names of the cities a lot.
Wingspan was just such a beautifully done in in teaching about birds without a very sneakily.
Wingspan is really good at helping us notice the world that has always been around us but see it in a new way or see it more clearly.
So, Let's Go to Japan does a fantastic job of teaching about a specific country's geography and culture.
I can see it used in great ways for language arts but also for second language learning.
And, whenever the design of the card really ties the theme of that of of the card into like how tall of a tree you can make or how much soil you can put on it or the habitat that it belongs in, that helps it like that kind of anchors it in my memory a little bit more than than otherwise would happen.
The combination of math and um and flora and fauna and just my love of the game is what what made me pick it as not my number one.

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