Game Info
Year
2025
Players
2-6
Age
10+
Playtime
30 min
Publisher
Smirk & Dagger Games
Complexity
1.5/5
Collection
Ratings
Creator Score
Mechanic profile
Waiting on more creator content
Vibe profile
Waiting on more creator content
Description
An anti-set-collection card game where players build a faerie alliance over five rounds while dodging duplicate tribes
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BoardGameCo Other at 17:06
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- Ghostfire Gaming. They're more known for RPGs. Not on this side, on this side. Uh, Ghostfire Gaming is more known for RPGs, but they do have Aberation and Companion Quest. They do have a few board games as well.
- Stellaris Infinite Legacy. I think it's finally coming, but it's been like 5 years. It's a It's one of those weird things about crowdfunding. At a certain point, you burn out your audience on how long they've been waiting for a thing that even when you deliver,
- Kingdom of Monster, they definitely have burnt out their audience and still managed to be successful.
- Lord of the Rings Ascension, which is basically Ascension, but with Lord of the Rings theming.
- And uh my personal favorite is Mythic Mischief.
- It's about an hour long video. Now I have to figure out whether I do a rapid fire shot through the hall or whether I actually leave me just talking for an hour and just rambling on and on and on.
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The Dice Tower Top List at 13:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Liked Fickle back in the day
- Very soft spot for it
Cons
- A little chaotic
Thematic elements
- fairies
Comparison games
- Fickle
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Set Collection — Players collect fairies, where having one is good, two is not great, and three of the same kind is worse.
- Special Powers — All the fairies have special powers.
- Take That — Players give cards to their neighbor, who then flips a card and decides whether to keep it.
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Quotes (from this video)
- That's clever enough and the artwork's good.
- This genre definitely is overpop populated, but this one is good.
- It's really kind of kind of a curious style game. It if it was longer, I think I wouldn't like it, but as it is, it's a nice short filler.
- It almost gives me a little bit of shades of of Tari.
- I thought it was pretty clever.
- But it is one of the most solo games you're ever going to play.
- I find it very interesting. Just realize how solo it is.
- The theme doesn't matter, but the cards are bright and colorful. I like that part of it.
- It's a little short, but it probably needs to be that short.
- So, it feels like it it could have been a more grandiose game.
- I enjoyed it.
- This takes the idea and says, 'What if we played checkers, but everyone had special powers?'
- So it's interesting. Sometimes you want to take it, sometimes you don't.
- It's a light game, but I like it.
- I liked Fickle back in the day.
- It's a little chaotic, but I have a very soft spot for it.
- And I like that concept. It worked well.
- Uh, this is a it's a hard game to explain. Go watch her full review for a good explanation, but you're picking how scoring happens on this board.
- Just has a lot of cool ideas. is I think it's one of the better games that has come out this year.
- Captain's Chair. Fantastic game. The more I play it, the more I enjoy it.
- This is a very good game about traveling through Europe, placing cards, building a calendar. Just has a lot of cool ideas. is I think it's one of the better games that has come out this year.
- Let us know what they are in the comments. Or if you agree with me, that's I don't hate that either.
- Thank you all for watching. Like I said, a bunch of different short games. You might have very differing opinions on these. That's fantastic.
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Jamie, Tabletoptiktok Review at 0:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun strategy-based game with a lot of 'take that'.
- Good for players who enjoy strategy, pressure, luck, and chaos.
- Variable setup with different decks each game.
- The 'shot the moon' mechanic offers a high-risk, high-reward element.
- Engaging mind games and player manipulation.
- Offers many combinations due to various decks.
Cons
- Not for players who dislike 'take that' mechanics.
- Having two cards of the same type scores nothing.
- Having three or four cards of the same type results in negative points.
Thematic elements
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — Players draft cards, passing them in a direction of play and deciding which to keep or discard.
- Hand Management — Players manage cards, deciding which to keep and which to pass in a specific order.
- Push Your Luck — There's an element of risk-reward, particularly with the 'shot the moon' mechanic, where getting five cards of a rank yields a big bonus, but falling short results in penalties.
- Set Collection (Anti) — The game is an anti-set collection game where having only one of a type scores points, but multiples of the same type score negative points.
- Take That — A core mechanic of the game, impacting player interaction and strategy, especially in the sabotage round.
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Quotes (from this video)
- So, if you do not enjoy Take That, this is not a game for you.
- However, if you like games that have strategy, pressure, luck, a little bit of chaos, and a lot of take that, this is one you're going to want to check out.
- So, it's a huge risk because if you only end up with three or four, you lose points. But if you can get that magical five, then you gain them.
- So, that is Devious from Smirk and Dagger Games.
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Review at 76:08:16 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very fun and enjoyable gameplay.
- High replayability due to variable combinations of fairy tribes.
- Excellent player interaction through card passing and bluffing.
- Quick to play and reset, allowing for multiple games.
- Good for 6 players, which is hard to find in quick card games.
- Different combinations of tribes can be used for family-friendly or 'mean' gameplay.
Cons
- Explaining card abilities can slow down gameplay with larger or less experienced groups.
- The need to constantly remind players of card abilities could be an issue for some groups.
Thematic elements
- Anti-set collection
- Fairies
Comparison games
- Opa
- Five Crowns
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bluffing — Players try to deceive their opponents about the quality of cards they are passing.
- Card Drafting — Players receive three cards, stack them, and pass them face down to their neighbor, who then chooses one card and discards the rest.
- Set Collection — Players collect fairies, but the scoring is an anti-set collection where having one of a kind scores points, two score zero, and three or more score negative points, with an exception for collecting five or more of a single tribe.
- Variable player powers — Each of the 13 fairy tribes has a unique ability that affects gameplay, changing with different combinations.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- There's a lot going on in this game and it feels like it's too much.
- But the bidding was the game.
- So, you probably prefer just normal middle of the road because the undercook's a little flimsy and the well done is is crunchy all the way through.
- The person with the least amount of points had a lot of catch-up mechanics.
- It's really one of the best experiences I've had in a Euro, especially this year.
- The player interaction in this game is so good because of the stacking of the three cards and passing to your neighbor.
- Don't watch it. It was a bad movie.
- I passed on a Christopher Nola movie again. Again.
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kovray Gift Guidance at 6:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- simple to learn; engaging for casual play
- art and components are appealing
Cons
- weight is light; may not satisfy heavier players
Thematic elements
- gardening and colorfulness
- garden-to-table theme with produce and vegetables
- playful, family-friendly
Comparison games
- Calico Cascadia
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Flip/Roll and Write — colorful vegetables and fruits are drafted into a sheet and scored
- roll-and-write — colorful vegetables and fruits are drafted into a sheet and scored
- Set Collection — collect various produce types to fulfill scoring patterns
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a two-player version of the original the classic Splendor
- this game is not only an expansion for the base Wingspan game but it's a standalone two-player game
- it's got that roll and write Vibe
- you'll be helping write Mozart's last Requiem
- the production in this game is wonderful
- building a zoo and a conservatory
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Hungry Gamer Discussion at 5:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Charming and approachable
- Short, quick playtime makes it a good filler
- Strong art direction from the artist involved with Pencil First
Cons
- Lightweight; may not satisfy heavier gamers
- Limited depth for players seeking long engine-building play
Thematic elements
- Array
Comparison games
- Three Sisters
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Flip/Roll and Write — Players roll or flip components and record results; the game emphasizes a quick, light rolling/recording cycle.
- roll-and-write — Players roll or flip components and record results; the game emphasizes a quick, light rolling/recording cycle.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is the heaviest game that Luke Laurie has designed
- the table is going to explode with what you can do here
- it's a sandbox with three or four different experiences in one
- the fiction is space exploration and competition, and you are building settlements
- play what brings you joy—the core message at the end
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Grant Lyon Top 10 List at 16:48 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- interesting twist on a popular mechanic
- high interaction and strategic misdirection via passing
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- anti-set collection with tribal/fairy factions
- tribes/fairies themed card game
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- anti-set collection — avoid collecting two of the same tribe; higher triples can incur negative points
- Hand Management — draw three cards, stack, and pass to another player; top card choice affects play
- hand management and stacking — draw three cards, stack, and pass to another player; top card choice affects play
- Set Collection — avoid collecting two of the same tribe; higher triples can incur negative points
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is a reimplementation of a game called Alf Ash.
- Well, this one is about gathering magical resources and then taking them along lay lines to deliver and sell them at markets.
- there is, you know, some luck because you'll be rolling dice to help you move.
- you will be auctioning off these cards.
- if you win the auction, you will get the card, but if you get second place, you get these animal cards.
- you can negotiate with other players.
- this is the card game version of the popular game Boop.
- you will be playing a kitten down that will boop away other kittens and you are trying to line up three of your kittens in a row in order to turn them into cats.
- There is a super kitten in the game which will boop cards two spaces away instead of just one space.
- this is an anti-set collection game in that you literally don't want to get two of the same card.
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Game Night Picks - Pair Of Dice Paradise Top List at 5:40 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Building the strongest fairy alliance to claim the fairy kingdom's crown
- Fairy kingdom
Comparison games
- Fickle
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Fairy tribe powers can manipulate characters around the table.
- Card game — The game is a card game.
- Set Collection — Players collect fairies from various tribes, with penalties for collecting too many from the same tribe.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Recall is our penultimate pick, because this is a deep strategy game from the designers of 2022's massively popular network building game Revive.
- Recall focuses on engine building and exploration as various tribes explore the lands and discover traces of ancient civilizations.
- Then, at three different points during the game, players must choose one of two paths, with the chosen path providing an immediate bonus as well as boosting one of the end-game scoring options.
- just like those players, we have reached our end game with this month's bestest bet, which is the super puzzly two-player maze deduction game Layers.
- Layers is full of both dungeon building and simultaneous dungeon exploration.
- It's a game that tests players to build a dungeon dangerous enough to confuse their competitor, while deftly defying a dungeon of their own.
- If you'd like to find even more great games to discover, well, then continue on to our latest episodes of our High Rollers or Hot Picks and Cool Recommendations videos.
- There are a lots more games that are ready for you to enjoy as your next game night pick.
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