Game Info
Year
2024
Players
1-4
Age
14+
Complexity
4/5
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Description
A 1-4 player co-op sci-fi dungeon crawler where players complete covert missions against an invading alien force bent on subjugating Earth.
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Getting Games Qa Session at 25:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- part of a group of kickstarter-backed titles of interest
- enjoys spatial tableau-building and related mechanics
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
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Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's 12 years old and i was just i remember uh playing this game feeling like how are more people not talking about this game this game is so neat
- i decided to play it again and i really enjoyed it
- i can't give you a good answer on that because like most games that i make videos for i never really actually played it
- i'm a big champion for pioneers i think that game is really cutthroat and lovely
- abstract recommendation is home world it's a fantastic game with a mix of tactics and strategy
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Hungry Gamer Analysis at 5:40
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none
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none
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none
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Quotes (from this video)
- ooh that looks tasty welcome folks to the hungry gamer
- is back with the first video of the 2024 BH the board game dog game of the year tournament competition
- and some people who watched the first video weren't aware that Harrow county has added a prize to the pool as had an all in aridia
- so here is the bracket and two things I'll say one I accidentally managed to leave off one game right here I know what game it is that got left off and up against deep shelf
- so deep shelf's just going to get a buy to the next round for anybody who left it blank on their form or I don't know wrote something else in I'm just going to adjust it on their form to deep shelf so you won't get a penalty
- the other thing I'm going to do is today I'm doing all the playin rounds meaning all of these along the far edge of the bracket
- and anybody who still wants to enter I'm going to leave this open for another day or two after this video posts if you would still like to enter you can make sure you put the games in that already won I guess and I'll just start your scoring from the next round
- so some bonus points if you were already in that feels fair to me and the more the merrier is my thought on this
- now with that said as a reminder I can only send a prize to someone they're 18 years or older I don't know if that's legally true but I'm being safe
- second of all it will be free shipping in the Continental us if it is outside the continental US I will pay the cost of the shipping of what it would be from California to New York whatever that is and then you'll have to cover the rest
- so those of you that are in another country that might affect what game you pick you might not want to pick the 30 lb aridia if you win knowing that you're going to have to pay probably a lot of shipping overage and there may be customs duties or whatever again if your country has those that is not something that I will be paying
- so unfortunately because I'm in America it is a little bit leaning towards a prize for Americans though there it is possible that some the games will be inexpensive to ship and some of the and for those that are not in my personal possession right now it might be able to be shipped from a different Hub but just do keep that in mind
- whoever winds up with the highest score at the end through various tiebreakers that I have you'll get your first choice of those four prizes you'll get your first choice of those five prizes and then whoever's second will get next choice and so on and so on
- now with that said we're going to go right to it this video is only going to be the playin round of all the ones on the very far sides of the bracket
- again if you still want to get in you still have a chance you'll be at a slight point disadvantage but points ramp up as we go so you still do have a chance
- so with that said let's see what beatric is interested in from the 2024 selection and here we are with the first round debris versus kire dell
- and victory for kire Dell
- and next we have the fog and the Venice and the Venice with the victory
- and next up we have dinogenics versus mind space and mind space it is a bit of an upset you would think she would appreciate the Beast of dinogenics but she is a smart dog and goes for ly space
- and next up we have factions of Soul versus abduction and here she comes coming down and oh right for factions of Soul apparently she can be the only cute creature in this tournament abduction is out
- next up we have fake Forge versus Relic blade and here she comes coming down and immediately for real blade not interested in fak Forge looks like the indie game wins this round
- next up we have lunar versus Evergreen and no question right for lunar that makes all play with two out of two today
- and next up we have survival of the fattest for city of kings and here she comes coming down and she goes right for city of Kings once again proving she is the only cute animal allowed in this tournament
- next up we have dragons down versus Elemental stones and looks like oh oh she's not sure and she goes for Dragons Down
- next we have Earth Under Siege versus Invincible the deck building game and here she comes and looks like she's go she's going around the other side and going for invincible that is a first she mixed it up this time
- next we have AP are versus cre Manor we all know Jamie STM is a big fan of B the board game dog let's see if she returns that love and oh she does she does straight for apiary and she's looking she's looking for that other blueberry and there it is she found it little confusion there but AP moves on
- the last match of the play around we have wild Gardens versus super snipers and here she comes and wild Gardens it is which does make sense she does love outside
- and there we have it that is the end of the playing round
- that is the end of the playin round I hope you enjoyed watching it I enjoyed doing it beatric enjoyed making it
- and one last time if you want to get into the tournament you still have a chance follow the links down in the description to get your brackets in
- you will find that the submission folder is completely empty or would be almost empty right now because all the people who are already in I've moved them into another folder so they get their bonus points
- all right there you have it folks as always if you enjoyed this video please like subscribe share maybe become a channel member
- as always thank you so much for watching have a wonderful wonderful day
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UndeadVikingVideos Discussion at 3031:02:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The game looks really cool.
- Has a high rating on BoardGameGeek.
- It's a lot of fun.
Cons
- The gigantic box is intimidating.
- The rulebooks are very large.
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Aridia
- Rim World
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Stealth — Features stealth mechanics that are more prominent than initially perceived.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's the longest running weekly live stream uh on YouTube.
- I felt like garbage, I still got this stupid cough that just will not go away.
- After the Empire, it's a game where you really feel like you're in charge.
- The complexity is part of the appeal.
- It's like a cute woodland creature war.
- Every game feels like a different experience because of the factions.
- Everdell, it's just so pretty to look at on the table.
- I love the feeling of building up my little city.
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Hungry Gamer Review at 0:09 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strategic mission approach with choice between breach/clear and espionage.
- Upgradeable base and characters provide a sense of progression.
- Variety of action cards and character specializations.
- Interesting mission designs beyond simple combat.
- Effective stealth mechanics that make the game shine.
- Clever gear and weapon abilities.
- Clean and easy-to-use enemy AI.
Cons
- Potentially too many types of focus tokens, which can slow down gameplay.
- Threat cards can feel punishing and unfun.
- The story's tone is inconsistent, balancing serious and goofy elements awkwardly.
- Squad member characters could be more complex.
- Requires at least three characters to play effectively, which can be a lot to manage.
Thematic elements
- saving the planet
- sci-fi
Comparison games
- XCOM
- Galaxy Defenders
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- AI Enemy Movement — Enemies are represented by blips that either remain stationary or move towards points of interest when noise is made or actions are taken.
- Bag Building (Valor Tokens) — Defeating the last enemy in a group awards a Valor token from a bag, which can be used for bonus dice rolls.
- Card Play — Players use a hand of cards for various abilities, attacks, and bonuses, with access to more cards as their HQ levels up.
- Character building — Characters can be played as full characters with decks or as 'squad members' with a single bonus ability, and their abilities grow through HQ upgrades.
- cooperative play — While not explicitly stated as cooperative, the description of managing multiple characters and mission objectives implies a cooperative experience.
- Damage tokens — Instead of hit points, characters take damage via tokens that permanently exhaust abilities until healed, reducing action options.
- Dice Rolling — Dice are used for combat, stealth checks, and other actions, often involving a 'focus die' for special effects.
- Mission-based objectives — Each mission has unique goals and scenarios, requiring different approaches beyond simple combat.
- stealth mechanics — Players can attempt to move unseen, requiring stealth dice rolls against enemy perception values.
- Threat cards — Drawn each round, these cards introduce negative effects or challenges, escalating the game's difficulty.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really do like the way the strategy cards work as you're going into each different Mission sometimes it tells you you have to do a breaching clear you have to do a stealth mode but I really like the times when you get to kind of choose how you're going to approach this.
- It does a very good job at being a game that's a lot about Stealth it is very hard just to go in guns blazing in this game because stealth is really important you really do feel like you're a special ops team.
- I was very pleasantly surprised by this game it reminds me a lot of one of my favorite games Galaxy Defenders a lot of kind of the the vibe of the way the story works the way the bad is going to teleport in the way the blips are moving around even the character archetypes all of it a lot of it seems very familiar to this game that I love but of course this one is taken up a notch with the card play and the different types of scenarios.
- if you are looking for a Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawler this is one that is really a good one cuz there's not a lot of good Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawlers and this is one of them and then especially if you're interested in stealth because that's where this game shines more than any other the stealth but there you have it folks
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Meet Me At The Table Playthrough at 1:44:26 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
none
Cons
- Did not mesh with the speaker's playstyle.
- Speaker ended up selling it.
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)
- Greetings and welcome to Meet Me at the Table. I'm Barrett. This is Colin. And we are hit and miss. Boom.
- The box is large enough you can sleep in it. It is large enough to sleep in. It's fantastic.
- I've played both extensively and I would say Death May Die is better in my opinion.
- But I think Cthulhu Death May Die is just so fun to put it on the table. I can play it with non-gamers and gamers. Yep. And I have a great time every time.
- So, isn't this a stealth game? Totally fine. I blew him all the way up. B's like Shotgun city, baby. More enemy show up more for me to kill.
- The first experience I had with Barren was Madara. And let me tell you, it was an interesting one. Chair for an hour and a half.
- And I just I mean I can do it before I draw, I think. No, no, I can't cuz I got to draw the chips and do my You need to have some chips to use. Okay, you got plenty of chips in here. Three. Boom. Not bad for you. Bad for the marauder.
- This is so good. I can hardly wait to mail him a volt rock.
- All right, let's do it. We'll fight then run then learn. Fight then run then learn. Look at the bright side. He didn't ambush us.
- But I think Cthulhu Death May Die is just so fun to put it on the table. I can play it with non-gamers and gamers.
- And then he's going to put one of those. Um, I just got No. calling in the chipster. Coming soon to ABC.
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Rahdo Runs Through Top List at 32:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- captures stealth well on a board game
- tight balance and campaign-flavored feel
- high production quality
Cons
- storage is noted as awful (very large box)
Thematic elements
- stealth-influenced tactical play
- post-apocalyptic confrontation; siege-style environment
- cinematic, mission-oriented
Comparison games
- Burn Cycle
- XCOM-inspired stealth titles
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Character-based card play — Each character has unique powers; you draw and discard to gain tokens, enabling tactical actions and stealth maneuvers.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Earth Under Siege Flashpoint... captures a stealth game in the way that I want stealth to be captured in a board game.
- Cat Packs is a fantastic little sweet, charming game.
- Race to Mars... two halves; draft for crew, then deck build; it’s so good I reorganized my collection around it.
- Bobblins Rebellion... the goblin cubes are adorable and the engine-building is a blast.
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Getting Games Rules Teach at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Engaging stealth-focused play that builds tension through visibility and line of sight
- Campaign progression with meaningful upgrades and equipment variety
- Rich tactical options including OverWatch, reactions, and item management
Cons
- High complexity and potential bookkeeping burden
- Steep learning curve for new players to master rules interactions
Thematic elements
- Cooperation to complete reconnaissance and extraction while avoiding detection and managing escalating threat
- Near-future Earth under alien invasion (Zans and Vorac) with a focus on stealthy, cooperative operations.
- Campaign-driven with ongoing operatives and equipment upgrades
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area of effect vs cover — Weapons can affect multiple figures; cover can require extra successes unless mitigated by accuracy.
- Cooperative Game — Players coordinate to complete objectives and manage shared threats.
- cooperative play — Players coordinate to complete objectives and manage shared threats.
- deck-based actions — Each operative has a deck; cards provide actions, reactions, and potential upgrades.
- Escalation/alarm system — Investigation tokens, surprise tokens, and an escalation track drive enemy behavior and threat level.
- Spawn and threat cards — Enemies spawn via top-card draws and spawn effects; threat cards introduce new complications.
- Stealth checks — Checks using dice to avoid revealing enemies; perception values and lights-out conditions modify targets.
- Token economy — Movement, order, and focus tokens regulate actions; refresh phases return tokens to availability.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The focus of this game is on stealth.
- This is a fully cooperative game that goes throughout a campaign.
- Lights out condition lowers perception values for enemies.
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