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2007
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Description
The goal is to have the fewest number of groups of tiles on the board at the end of the game.
The players take turns placing one of their five tiles on a 9x9 grid and then draw another tile to replace it. There are three tiles which each player can place on each space: a letter, a number, or the item which represents the 3x3 sector of the board the space is in.
If another player has placed a tile it may be captured by playing a legal tile in its place, only if removing the tile doesn't break a group of tiles belonging to the player into more than one group. If players tie for the fewest number of groups at the end of the game, then the winner is the one who captured the fewest opponents' tiles.
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Sir Thecos Review at 113:22:40 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 93857 · mention_pk 254572
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Components and way the game looks is great
Cons
- Didn't love it
- It was okay
- B rank
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "I think Dominion is just the purest form of deck building."
- "I think Terraforming Mars is a masterpiece."
- "Wingspan is my most favorite board game."
- "Root is such a unique game."
- "Spirit Island is a fantastic cooperative game."
- "Ark Nova is a really solid game."
- "Gloomhaven is an epic experience."
- "The Castles of Burgundy is a classic for a reason."
- "Terra Mystica is a brilliant game."
- "Founders of Gloomhaven is an interesting city builder."
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Getting Games Other at 23:48 sentiment: positive
video_pk 86519 · mention_pk 224041
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to teach (60 seconds)
- smart, tight grid-based puzzle
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cut-off / blocking — aiming to cut opponents off by forming blocks
- tile placement on a grid — placing tiles into a grid to form contiguous blocks
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the best time to do it was January 1st 2025 it seemed like a good breakoff point
- the second best time to do something is maybe yesterday the second best time to do something is now
- I’m hoping to do more live stuff ... connecting with people
- I am hoping to do more live I I want to do even just a little bit more live stuff to connect with people
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Board Gaming Ramblings Top 3 List at 3:14
video_pk 81884 · mention_pk 204842
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love Klask.
- it's all about luck in Flip Seven.
- It's a two-player game.
- Goa and it's my number three.
- We got to play Goa. It's not on my list, but no, it is because it's really fun.
- Fields of Arle is a game we played many years ago.
- You're trying to get the peat away.
- My number one is Keyflower.
- Probably it is one of my favorite cooperative games.
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Board Gaming Ramblings Review at 0:08 sentiment: positive
video_pk 81654 · mention_pk 203765
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Light and quick gameplay
- Tactical play
- Interesting balancing of engine building
- Not solely focused on speed, but also flock size at the end
- Enjoyed with both two and four players
Cons
- Can be luck-dependent
- Potential for randomness to hinder progress
- Slight difficulty differentiating cards visually
Thematic elements
- racing birds (geese) to warmer weather
Comparison games
- Feudum
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — Players draw cards to add to their hand and play them into their flock.
- Hand Management — Players manage a hand of five cards, playing them into their flock in a specific order.
- Push Your Luck — Deciding when to play cards and manage the flock, with potential risks if certain actions aren't available.
- Race game — The primary objective is to be the first to reach the end of the track.
- Set Collection — Playing cards with matching symbols or types in the flock can trigger bonus actions or allow for movement over specific terrains.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- In that time frame you can play Flockers like 16 billion times.
- So you can go and race them over here from one side of this world to the other.
- So it's both as I said like a hand management game because you want to make sure to play the cards in the right order.
- If I don't have a flying symbol I might not want to fill out a lot of the terrain cards because then I don't know when I will be able to fly.
- It's not only about reaching your goal the fastest.
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BoardGameCo Other at 5:26 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 81374 · mention_pk 201634
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Cool metal standees.
- Lots of expansions.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Flying a flock of geese south for the winter.
Comparison games
- Feudum
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Ability activation — Activating abilities on cards.
- Card placement — Placing cards in a V formation.
- Chaining abilities — Chaining card abilities together.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is the most chaotic opening. I probably should just restart, but it's too late now. We're here.
- This is based on the video game, not based on the board game, which also is not based on the video game.
- Teamwork is optional and betrayal is rewarded.
- A big fan of Terraforming Mars said this is the best Terraforming Mars experience they have ever had, period, full stop.
- A lemonade apocalypse game. That's what it is.
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The Dice Tower News at 25:44 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 80871 · mention_pk 198488
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Like the minimalistic art.
- Cute birds on stands.
- Could be a fun game to try at a convention.
Cons
- Don't like the font with feathers.
- The title is provocative but not in a good way.
- Gameplay doesn't sound very interesting.
- The designer's previous game was very heavy, making this light game unexpected and confusing.
Thematic elements
- Birds in flight formation
Comparison games
- Feud
- Flea
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — Players draft new cards into their hand.
- Card Play — Players play cards to perform actions.
- Set Collection — Building up a flying formation suggests set collection or pattern building.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I'm still not sure what this is for.
- this is probably I don't see how this is not being used for nefarious reasons
- This is so weird.
- You know what I want to use this for? No joke.
- This is no longer crowdfunding is not the right way to go about this unfortunately.
- Hamsterium.
- I am crazy for hamsters on drones.
- I was very very charmed by this game.
- It's a game split down the middle, right?
- Shattered Peaks.
- Don't No need to reinvent the wheel on this one.
- Come play games with us Orlando at the Curry Royale Resort.
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Rules Teach at 0:14 sentiment: positive
video_pk 79513 · mention_pk 192965
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Thematic integration of avian migration and goose behavior.
- Mechanics like tableau pruning (graze) and position swapping (swap) help manage the tableau and avoid going bust.
- Encounter icons on terrain cards add interesting effects when a player stops on them.
- The FLY action allows for strategic path selection and movement.
Cons
- The game can be tricky, especially with the bonus actions tied to specific conditions.
- Reaching the tableau limit without being able to remove cards leads to 'going bust'.
Thematic elements
- avian migration
- wintery climes
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action selection — Players play one card per turn, activating its action (Fly, Navigate, Graze, Swap, Lead) or a bonus action.
- End Game Bonuses — The game end is triggered when a player reaches the 10th terrain card.
- End game trigger — The game end is triggered when a player reaches the 10th terrain card.
- Hand Management — Players begin with a hand of five cards and refill it by choosing new goose cards from a display.
- Network/Route Building — The FLY action involves moving a token along a terrain pathway, matching terrain icons in sequence.
- Push Your Luck — Players can choose to stop short on their flight path, implying a decision about how far to push their luck.
- Route Building — The FLY action involves moving a token along a terrain pathway, matching terrain icons in sequence.
- Set Collection — The IDENTIFY bonus action requires spotting a certain number of a specific type of bird in the tableau.
- Tableau Building — Players construct a tableau of cards shaped like a flying V, representing their geese formation.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Honk if you love games about avian migration!
- You and your friends play f-BEEP-cks - okay, groups - of snow geese racing across wintery climes as the temperature drops, bound for sunnier skies.
- You’ll travel by constructing a tableau of cards shaped like a flying V.
- You’re probably a big nerd.
- This is a prototype. Your copy will have these handy little baby birdy icons to mark the juveniles.
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Cabre Games Monthly Recap at 24:22 sentiment: negative
video_pk 66028 · mention_pk 160469
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- The host really likes this game.
Cons
- Doesn't hit the table enough.
- Don't have the right group to play it with.
- There's a very similar game that shines brighter.
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The worst thing about Scout is when somebody like um is able to play and beat the set that's in front and completely empty their hand. That's the worst feeling but it's like it feels good when you're able to do that.
- It's like trick taking but time traveling at the same time. So yeah, it's a very interesting take.
- I really like trick taking games so much that I just think that this one was like a almost too far too much too much.
- We're not calling these games because we don't like them we're calling them because they just don't like they don't hit the table enough.
- It's always nice when we get to cover our favorite publishers and our favorite games that's always the best part.
- It's basically like Christmas because you back something you kind of forget about it... but it finally gets here and you want to celebrate.
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BoardGameCo Top N List at 9:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 40930 · mention_pk 124185
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Simple, clean art; straightforward to teach
Cons
- Potentially lightweight for some players
Thematic elements
- car-route puzzle
- Path-drawing/route-planning
- abstracted, compact feel
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Network/Route Building — Align paths on a grid to optimize flow
- Path/route building — Align paths on a grid to optimize flow
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a gamefound's press event where every quarter we put out a press event of here are a bunch of the campaigns that you can expect to see.
- The top three alone, Zomicide, Dead Montales, Onward Twisted, Twisted, and Seven Wonders.
- Semi co-op has always at best I've had fun with semi-opp, I haven't loved semi-op, so we'll see.
- The vibes are incredible. I love this kind of universe and setting and art.
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Video 6zxNR3kKcKk
Good Time Society Discussion at 8:53 sentiment: positive
video_pk 40203 · mention_pk 209621
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible light card-driven Euro with a cohesive migration theme
- Diet of cards encouraged engaging route planning
- Art and flavor on the cards (miniature farms, birds)
Cons
- Crowded on the table; components could feel busy to new players
Thematic elements
- Migration and flight planning
- Birds migrating south for the winter
- Light, card-driven puzzle
Comparison games
- Feedom
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven movement — Play cards to advance flight paths toward the south
- Hand Management — Players manage a hand of cards to plan migration routes
- Network/Route Building — Build a southward migration network for birds
- route-building — Build a southward migration network for birds
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is your weekly dose of board games, beverages, and shenanigans.
- IRL Bailey.
- I'm buying it now.
- Donkey lines. Cross the donkey line.
- The central rondelle, wow, that's next level.
- We are farmers and we are going to be on the island here.
- Delivery time. Up to six.
- It's a 20-minute game. It's probably one of my all-time filler games ever released.
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Rahdo Runs Through Playthrough at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 30936 · mention_pk 91210
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- elegant, streamlined core rules
- high production value (metal prepainted geese, nice art)
- tight, puzzle-like pacing that scales with deck manipulation
- fast playtime and engaging decision density
- replay potential through many card/terrain combos and expansions
Cons
- not as crunchy as some players might want
- iconography can be confusing; bonus vs action packaging can blur
- base game can feel light on interaction for some players; expansions address this
Thematic elements
- Birds migrating, flock management, terrain traversal
- Arctic migration of snow geese racing south to breeding grounds
- commentary-driven, live-playthrough with strategic discourse
Comparison games
- Feudom
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card play / hand management — play a card to activate the action on your card, then replace it with another card from the face-up pool
- echelon formation — build left and right echelon lines to align with the loces (spaces) on the route
- encounters / hazards — hazards like hunters, foxes, eagles, or the north wind interfere with progress
- flock construction / management — grow a flock of birds and manage total flock size to avoid ending the race early
- graze / discard — graze to remove cards from your flock, reducing clutter and avoiding endgame constraints
- Hand Management — play a card to activate the action on your card, then replace it with another card from the face-up pool
- lead bird / leader powers — certain cards grant powers to the lead bird or to the flock's pivotal actions
- swap / reposition — swap cards within your echelon or reposition birds to optimize routes
- terrain navigation — move birds along a terrain track using terrain icons on cards and board tiles
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game is fast.
- Flock management is everything in this game.
- the production value of this game lives up to the puzzly gameplay.
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Video pe6N_GDsxSE
Chairman of the Board Discussion at 9:19 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Speedy and tactile
- Good with multiple players
Cons
- Autonomy and grid decisions may feel minor; some players prefer more dramatic decisions
Thematic elements
- polyomino-ish stacking and grouping
- Row/column token placement on a cross-shape board
- light, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- grid/row-column token placement — Place tokens on a grid trying to form the largest continuous group; separate groups incur penalties.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the market is manipulated because you have these cards that are sat between you and one of your neighbors
- the rules are so thin
- it's fantastic I think it's criminally underrated
- the rich and the good definitely one of the highlights of the period
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