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Deal with the Devil is a deeply thematic competitive Eurogame set in a fantasy medieval era. Each of the four players takes on a secret role of a mortal, a cultist, or even the Devil. Due to the asymmetrical roles, players experience the same game but with different game goals every play.
During the blind trading phase, players can offer their resources in exchange for money from another player. The Devil will tempt mortals with goods for a piece of their soul, while the cultist's nature is to sell their soul easily. Only the accompanying app knows who is trading with whom.
But beware! Showing off how well you are doing can attract unwelcome attention and the suspicion of other players. It also may pique the interest of the Inquisition, which is eager to punish those who cannot prove their souls remain intact.
There are many dynamic strategies to experiment with across each playing. Will you sell pieces of your soul early on to boost your city-building prowess at the risk of future punishment from the Inquisition? Or will you carefully manage loan and debt repayment while waiting for others to inadvertently reveal their nefarious nature? Every choice has a consequence, and each role has its own unique strategic approach to explore.
—description from the publisher
Year Published
2022
Transcript Analysis
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Broken Meeple general_discussion at 15:59 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 8040 · mention_pk 23662
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Interesting hidden-role dynamic with app-driven trading
- Thematic depth around village politics and church influence
- Smart balance between resource management and strategic timing
Cons
- Very long, potentially three hours plus with four players
- Requires careful group suitability and rules familiarity
- App component adds complexity and potential learning curve
Thematic elements
- Demonic/political intrigue; church vs. devil vs. cultist dynamics
- Medieval village under surveillance by inquisitors and hidden roles
- Highly thematic, narrative-driven with hidden roles and app integration
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- app-assisted resource management — An app handles crate trades, distribution of requests, and some event resolution to guide negotiation.
- hidden roles — Each player has a role (cultist, devil, mortal) with private goals and hidden information.
- micro-management of resources and buildings — Players collect resources, build village infrastructure, and interact with inquisitors to influence scoring.
- trade and negotiation — Players trade resources through chest tokens managed by the app, adding indirect negotiation and bluffing.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Village Rails is a cool little filler you know, a tight drafting game that still feels substantial.
- Revive is actually pretty damn good yes it is definitely one of my favorites this year.
- Unconscious Mind is a heady puzzle; it is a very entertaining puzzle but man this is going to drive AP players up the wall.
- Deal with the Devil is very niche; you need a very specific group to get the most out of it.
- Coffee Traders is good but not great; at the price point it’s hard to justify without an extensive base game experience.
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Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 12:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 6538 · mention_pk 19361
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- unique/delicate teaching challenge
- thematic intrigue with a party vibe
Cons
- rules and setup can be complex to teach
Thematic elements
- hidden roles and deception
- Demonic negotiation/deduction
- darkly thematic, deduction-focused
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hidden roles/deduction — one player acts as the devil while others deduce information
- social deduction — players infer information from limited clues
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- 1,198 games it's too many
- 768 that's I don't care what people say that's really good
- we have 394
- we're still playing games and taking names
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GridCon general_discussion at 5:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4691 · mention_pk 13678
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging negotiation dynamics
- strong theming in a demo context
Cons
- limited information in transcript; not all rules discussed
Thematic elements
- negotiation and risk management
- Demo session at GridCon
- competitive negotiation with demonic theme
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bidding — players bid resources or rights in a deal
- negotiation — players negotiate offers and deals with demonic entities
- Resource management — manage scarce resources to maximize deals
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's the board game convention about 300 people
- click that that's that that's the point that makes it worthwhile
- obviously without you gridcon can't happen
- it's the financial contributions of my Patron supporters which are actually contributing not to gridcon they're contributing to me keeping the channel going
- Beck gave up her weekend to basically come and help support the event
- we raised four thousand five hundred and five pounds actually
- grid con 4 as I mentioned earlier on we're hoping to announce the dates for that early next year
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Board Game Coffee general_discussion at 20:23 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 4618 · mention_pk 13527
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- ingenious physical gimmicks (boxes that open and reveal contents)
- thematic, negotiation-heavy play
Cons
- overwhelming complexity and lots of components
- four-player requirement may limit groups
Thematic elements
- negotiation-driven bargaining and chest-treaty mechanics
- mythic/occult negotiation with devil and cultists
- cardboard chests and layered cardboard mechanisms evoke a treasure negotiation feel
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hand-off and box-open reveal — players pass chests with surprises, hidden content revealed via app/scan
- hidden roles with QR app elements — one player plays the devil; others are humans; app-based chests reveal contents
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the matrix mechanic changes how you buy and when you fight—adds tension
- it's cool that you must exit the matrix to buy and upgrade—adds tension
- the Goooddies minis look great on the table
- hourglass mechanic in kite game is a tension-builder
- the art and components feel premium in Gutenberg
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Chairman of the Board top_10_list at 6:49 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4179 · mention_pk 12253
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong thematic concept
- App integration potential
- Co-design pedigree
Cons
- Requires exactly four players
- Two-hour playtime could be long
Thematic elements
- Hidden roles, temptation, and soul-trading
- App-driven, 4-player social deduction/resource management
- Dark, thematic, with app integration
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- App-assisted trading — In-app blind trading between players
- hidden roles — Devil vs bystander with secret agendas
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this could be his twist on something like the quax equivalent bug
- I'm definitely I'm gonna give this game a look
- the app integration the four player strict Play account and the idea that this is going to take probably at least two hours to play
- going into the more traditional European Renaissance theme
- the dice only has two meanings so if you're drafting say a dice of the value five on it the five is going to represent the number of resources you'll take of that type but the higher the number of resources you take it means the weaker action you'll have in association with that
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RPG Family top_20_list at 29:23 sentiment: positive
video_pk 3504 · mention_pk 10399
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Aiming for grand scale with robust player choice
Cons
- Requires four players; heavier on rules and setup
Thematic elements
- City-building with grand schemes and rival factions
- Civilization-building with mythic and demonic elements.
- Strategic, big-game scope with multiple paths to victory
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- City-building / resource engine — Develop districts and manage a production network.
- Worker-placement / action selection — Players assign actions to develop their city and resources.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- let's buckle up, get you some coffee, stay tuned
- we're going to share 20 games from 2022 we missed
- Black History Month—five authors you should know
- we love you family
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