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Players are mad scientists in need of precious mortals for future experiments. Rather than getting your hands dirty, your army of campy creatures awaits to do your bidding. Capture the most valuable mortals over the course of three nights to win. But be warned — the mortals won't go down without a fight.
Campy Creatures is a ghoulish game of bluffing, deduction, and set collection for 2-5 players. Players begin each round with the same hand of creatures. Their goal is to capture valuable mortals by outguessing their opponents with the creatures they play. Each player has perfect information at the start, so knowing what a person might do in a particular situation is key.
Year Published
2017
Transcript Analysis
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The Secret Cabal top_10_list at 0:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fantastic retro artwork
- Artwork aligns perfectly with the game theme
Cons
- Rules can be fiddly
- Price point could be a barrier for some
Thematic elements
- campy horror/monster
- Campy-era monster movie posters
- retro poster art
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- drafting — select cards to build an optimal tableau
- hand management — players manage a hand of cards to optimize scoring
- set collection — collect themed cards to gain points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I would commission him to paint pictures of my family kids
- he built this universe exactly
- he is a renaissance man he is a true artist in every sense of the word from beginning to end
- campy creatures is a fun game and most of that fun is well the game but also the amazing artwork cuz that artwork just finishes it off
- City of Iron beautiful game
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The Dice Tower top_13_list at 20:05 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- visuals are fantastic
- simple, quick, and thematic
Cons
- some might find it very light
Thematic elements
- simultaneous reveal and creature collection
- campy classic monsters, Halloween vibe
- campy, retro horror feel
Comparison games
- Dixit-style games
- other simultaneous reveal games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- clash meter — A central meter resolves ties and outcomes
- set collection — Players collect human victims and monster sets for scoring
- Simultaneous card reveal — Players reveal cards to determine outcomes at the same time
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- 13 games that we think you should check out for this Halloween season.
- This is one of the more immersive games I think we have on our list today.
- It's almost more of an activity than a game.
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The Secret Cabal game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Beautiful, high-quality artwork and production
- Strong synergy between monster powers and card play
- Three distinct scoring modalities add depth and choice
- Fast, accessible play that works well as a filler
- Thematic and flavorful presentation
Cons
- Not highly original in core mechanism (a familiar card-draw/collection loop)
- Some monster powers can feel obvious to experienced players, reducing novelty
Thematic elements
- Monsters capturing mortals for points; dynamic powers create strategic interactions
- Retro horror universe featuring classic movie monsters with a campy, tongue-in-cheek tone
- Array
Comparison games
- Eggs and Empires
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Clashometer tie-breaker — A meter-based tie-breaker affects who wins ties and changes the round order for the next round.
- Hidden card selection — Each player secretly selects a monster card and reveals it simultaneously, introducing hidden information and risk.
- Monster powers with pre-resolution triggers — Multiple monsters have unique abilities that can disrupt or alter the mortals before snatching.
- simultaneous reveal and resolution — Cards are revealed together; the highest strength card attempts to snatch mortals first, with order cascading to others.
- Three scoring tracks — Mortals, Teenagers, and Engineers create diverse scoring opportunities and strategic divergence.
- Three-round structure — The game comprises three quick rounds, enabling fast play and easy teachability.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Campy Creatures is essentially a very simplistic game, it's a filler game, it's a party game.
- The cards are beautiful; the artwork in this thing is beyond; I would proudly hang all of them on my wall because they are just that good.
- I love it not just because of the theme but because it's a fun game and there is some strategy involved.
- I highly recommend Campy Creatures.
- The clash meter is such a great addition to this game because as a visual representation that you can use within your strategy to plan for your plays.
- Three different scoring methods here; Mortals, Teenagers, and Engineers offer different paths to victory.
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Foster The Monster top_10_list at 12:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great party game energy
- Fun for fans of 80s horror aesthetics
Cons
- Better with larger groups
Thematic elements
- 80s horror tropes and campy monsters
- Monster movie-inspired party game
- bid and set-collection with thematic scoring
Comparison games
- Codenames
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- pattern-based scoring — Each card type has a distinct scoring mechanic.
- simultaneous reveal with bidding — Players reveal monster cards and bid on victim cards to score.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I died very quickly in this game.
- It's adorable with the spooky theme.
- The tower is very interactive and involved in the game.
- It's way more in depth than Clue.
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Foster the Meele top_10_list at 10:39 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Freaking loved it
- Great classic monster artwork
- Set collection and point scoring
- Better with more players
Cons
- Only played at 2 players so far
Thematic elements
- Classic movie monsters
- Classic horror setting
- Bidding game
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bidding — Bid on victims with monster cards
- Card cancellation — Cards can trigger actions and cancel bids
- Hand knowledge — All players start with same cards, information-based play
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's one of our favorite games
- The Minis are scary because they fall apart
- it's really just super chaotic fun
- I love the theme it's beautiful this game
- man did I have a blast play in it
- probably the most creeped out I've ever been playing a game
- I love this game I love vampires though
- my favorite game of all time
- silly nonsensical fun
- super fun
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 11:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
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none
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none
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Quotes (from this video)
- We have 63 games to talk to you about today.
- Grab a coffee, we're gonna go quick.
- We love board games and board gaming things.
- I just bought too many bones and dungeons dice in danger.
- If you're interested in buying board games, I feel like we missed a bunch.
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 7:21 sentiment: positive
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positive
Pros
none
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none
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Quotes (from this video)
- We crushed it.
- Stardew Valley is incredible.
- The theme really comes out in Obsession.
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Going Analog general_discussion at 13:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Streamlined edition (volume 1)
- Fantastic retro movie-poster art
- Fast and light with a lot of flavor
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Campy monster-collection with card powers interactions
- Mad scientist vs monsters, same-hand monster battle
Comparison games
- Campy Creatures (original)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Set collection / clash of cards — Same hand of monsters; powers cancel or amplify depending on play order
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "It's so simple, but it's really clever."
- "This is a two-player head-to-head card combat game."
- "We are the aliens."
- "Bot or Not has me laughing a lot more."
- "Gen Con party game of the show, Bot or Not, unanimous."
- "Flip Tunes is my Gen Con game of the year."
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