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Be fast or be last!
In Cubitos, players take on the role of participants in the annual Cube Cup, a race of strategy and luck to determine the Cubitos Champion. Each player has a runner on the racetrack and a support team, which is represented by all the dice you roll. Each turn, you roll dice and use their results to move along the racetrack, buy new dice, and use abilities — but you must be careful not to push your luck rolling too much or you could bust!
—description from the publisher
Year Published
2021
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Ryan and Bethany board game review game_review at 0:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Visually distinct and highly recognizable in a crowd
- Easy to teach and quick to pick up
- Excellent spectator appeal; crowds naturally gather
- Strong replay value in group settings (3-8 players)
- Advanced mode adds variety and extra challenge
Cons
- Not ideal with two players
- Gimmick-based feel may be seen as lightweight by some
- Requires space and a flat surface; less portable when crowded
Thematic elements
- coordination, balance, and physical humor; collective, chaotic play
- tabletop party game where players form a linked chain of sticks between hands in a social setting
- informal, playful, humorous
Comparison games
- Linkage
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- advanced mode with foam balls — In the advanced variant, players balance foam balls by touching two sticks; each pair of sticks can support one ball, and play ends when balls are levitating or sticks fail.
- card-driven targeting — On each turn a card dictates which teammate to connect with and which finger to use to place the stick.
- group and spectator dynamo — The visually distinct setup makes it easy for a crowd to understand and enjoy watching the chaos unfold.
- linked hand-sticks dexterity — Players draw a card that assigns a color cue and a teammate to connect with, then place a stick between hands to form a chain that others must add to without breaking.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game is incredibly visually distinct.
- It's a gimmick. Let's be real.
- It is wild. It is insane.
- It will induce laughter.
- A crowd gathers around you.
- Are you playing the stick game? Can I play?
- Three to eight players with a two-player variant.
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Board Game Garden general_discussion at 12:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging, thematic racing experience
- family-friendly and approachable
- dice with unique abilities add variety each game
Cons
- can be luck-driven
- dice randomness may frustrate some players
Thematic elements
- Dice-driven racing with varied abilities
- Whimsical futuristic racing world using dice
Comparison games
- Quacks of Quedlinburg
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice drafting — Acquire dice with different abilities and roll them to advance on a racing track.
- dice-drafting / dice-buying — Acquire dice with different abilities and roll them to advance on a racing track.
- Push Your Luck — Roll dice; if all dice show blanks, you bust and gain nothing.
- push-your-luck — Roll dice; if all dice show blanks, you bust and gain nothing.
- Race — Compete to reach the end of the track first, with positioning and bonuses influencing progress.
- racing — Compete to reach the end of the track first, with positioning and bonuses influencing progress.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really enjoyed this multiplayer I don't know what it is about it multiplayer but it's very very enjoyable
- Cubitos this is one that a lot of people have always chatted about
- I really enjoyed Flamecraft multiplayer, I enjoyed it even more than I did solo
- Parks is one of my favorites, the art in Parks is absolutely amazing
- Ready Set Bet is a really fun horse racing party game
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The Brothers Murf top_10_list at 11:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High replayability with multiple maps and die powers
- Vibrant production and theme
- Energetic, social gameplay
Cons
- Luck-based elements can dominate in some rounds
- Production-heavy; some players may prefer lighter components
Thematic elements
- dice-fueled race with a quirky, humorous vibe
- cube-people racing in a cube world
- lighthearted, fast-paced
Comparison games
- Quacks of Quiddlinburg
- Quax of Quillinberg (analogue references)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice with powers tied to color — Colors correspond to dice with different power dice and face outcomes.
- money/feet economy for dice — Earn feet to move and money to buy new dice with varied abilities.
- Push-your-luck dice rolling — Roll a fixed pool each round, choosing to lock dice and re-roll others.
- race track with maps — Multiple maps and track layouts; first to complete a lap wins.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- There’s a ton of dice content out there.
- I freaking love Cubitos.
- I don’t think there’s a game that’s more dumb fun than Strike.
- The cooldown system... is the best part of the game.
- How do you not choose Roll for the Galaxy?
- Roll for the Galaxy is the best because you get a little cup to roll dice.
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 18:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
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)
- stats don't lie
- we love this game
- it's the perfect game to introduce people to worker placement
- the stats don't lie
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Foster the Meatballer general_discussion at 2:26 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast-paced and accessible
- high interaction for a lighter game
Cons
- replayability depends on dice variety
- some players may dislike luck-heavy feel
Thematic elements
- fast-paced play, luck vs. optimization
- futuristic racing with dice-powered cubes
- light, speed-focused racing theme
Comparison games
- Sushi Go Party!
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice drafting — roll-and-draft dice as race dice to move and gain boosts
- Push your luck / speed racing — short, tense rounds with racing objectives
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is the a to z board game challenge
- we love to challenge ourselves and each other
- there's no timer this isn't speed round because there's going to be some where it's going to be harder
- you should definitely do this at home it was super fun
- that is not easy that is so much harder than you would think
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Before You Play playthrough at 0:04 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible and family-friendly weight with deep dice-building options
- Vivid, appealing theme and strong table presence
- Multiple setups and combinations encourage replayability
- Simultaneous rolling in playthrough format keeps pacing engaging
- Doable for lighter gamers while offering strategic depth for veterans
Cons
- Initial setup and organization can be fiddly (tuck boxes and inserts)
- Early game can feel slow or meandering before the action picks up
- Some players may wish for more direct interaction or competition beyond shared spaces
Thematic elements
- Racing with dice-based power-ups and a playful, cartoonish vibe.
- A whimsical cube-world racing stadium where cube-shaped citizens compete in a city-wide race.
- Lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek, focused on racing and dice interactions.
Comparison games
- Spacebase
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Ending turns on certain spaces yields benefits and sometimes interacts with other players' positions.
- area/space control — Ending turns on certain spaces yields benefits and sometimes interacts with other players' positions.
- currency management — Two currencies exist: round money (coins gained from dice can be spent that round) and permanent credits (saved for future rounds).
- Dice activation — Certain dice faces grant special abilities activated during the run phase, influencing movement or purchasing options.
- dice-building — Players curate and upgrade their pool of dice with unique faces and abilities, influencing future rolls.
- Push Your Luck — Each round you decide whether to push (roll again) or stop; pushing risks busting if too many dice miss.
- pusher luck — Each round you decide whether to push (roll again) or stop; pushing risks busting if too many dice miss.
- race track — The core objective is to advance along a track by spending feet symbols on dice, with the finish line determining the winner.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Bob is big
- From nothing to everything
- it's a racing cube game
- it's kind of like a dice trucker dice builder
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Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 4:30 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cuter theme
- Lively and fun
- Love rolling dice
- Hit every time at every player count
- Great variety
- Little dice are lovely
Cons
- Wish it had individual dice trays
Thematic elements
- Cube racing with dice
- Land of Cubes
- Cute and colorful
Comparison games
- Downforce
- Quest for El Dorado
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice pool building — Buying dice to add to your pool
- Push Your Luck — Rolling dice with risk/reward
- Race — First to cross finish line wins
- racing — First to cross finish line wins
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's not worth winning if you can't win big
- This is probably the funnest game I can't see anything supplanting camel up for me
- We're so intelligent we're beyond Quest for El Dorado
- Camel up has a pyramid that poops dice
- I love rolling dice
- There's not a ton of racing games which is crazy
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Foster the Melee top_10_list at 1:22 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very fun, silly gameplay
- Great push your luck mechanism
- Excellent catch-up mechanism (fan track)
- Designer makes excellent fun games
- High player variability
- Got physical plays recently
Cons
- Jeff has terrible dice luck
- Missing Foul Play expansion
Thematic elements
- racing
- colorful theme
Comparison games
- Space Base
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I do think it's a masterpiece of a board game
- We have played villainous so much so much that we now see all of the flaws within it
- The more I play tapestry The More I Love It
- You can play Shakespeare versus a T-Rex and there's something hilarious about that
- I very much enjoy it and I think it's going to sit right where it needs to be
- Every time I play it I get so angry at it because there is an element of luck but it's a masterpiece
- It's probably the best produced board game I've ever seen
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Foster the Meepola Channel top_10_list at 23:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very approachable for newcomers
- Bright components help teach the core ideas quickly
Cons
- Polyomino-like board interactions can be a touch fiddly for absolute beginners
Thematic elements
- risk-taking dice races with a playful twist
- fast-paced dice racing with colorful components
- light-hearted, quick-to-teach
Comparison games
- The Quest for El Dorado
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice drafting — Draft dice from a common pool and roll them for movement/benefits.
- racing — Move along a track based on dice outcomes and board bonuses.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- these are games that we have maybe taught to non-gamers that we found it was it's relatively easy
- it's not overly complicated and maybe I'm biased but I know this game so well that in most cases any iconography questions or nuance… I am able to answer
- the reason that we picked this one in particular is because it walks you through literally everything set up turn by turn
- this is a game that we've taught numerous times and has always been a hit
- you don't teach the game the game teaches you
- these are the absolute easiest games to teach
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