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Fit to Print is a puzzly tile-laying game about breaking news, designed by Peter McPherson and set in a charming woodland world created by Ian O’Toole!
Thistleville is the world’s most bustling little town — it’s a challenge to keep up with everything going on, from who took home first prize for their baked goods at the community fair to who has been digging in Mrs. Brambleberry’s carrot patch.
As an editor at one of the local newspapers, your job is to tell their stories!
The front page is due in just a few hours and you have no time for perfection. Grab the big stories before the other papers get a chance, and make sure you get the right photos too. A newspaper is a business, so the money has to come from somewhere — don’t forget the ads! After you’ve picked out a combination of stories, photos, and ads, it’s time to lay out the front page. Did you take enough tiles to fill the paper, but not so many that things have to be cut? Over the course of three hectic days, your skills will be tested as you compete to be the most newsworthy editor!
Fit To Print is a tile-laying game for the whole family. Players simultaneously collect newspaper tiles, stacking them on their desks until they think they have what they need to make the perfect front page. Then, they will yell “Layout!” and begin to lay out the page by carefully considering the placement of centerpieces, articles, photographs, and advertisements. When everything is just right, they yell “Print” to be the first off the press and gain their choice of centerpiece for the next round! This hectic spatial puzzle features over 100 unique newspaper tiles, 6 characters with their own special abilities, as well as 3 decks of Breaking News cards — so that each and every time you play you will be solving a new puzzle!
If real-time games aren’t your style, Fit to Print has a number of alternative modes to satisfy every type of puzzle gamer. In Slo-Mode players take turns drafting tiles from a shared market and arranging them on their front pages. In Puzzle Mode, take a specific set of tiles and piece together the highest-scoring arrangements. Whether you enjoy relaxing solo puzzles on your own, or frenetic action for up to 6 players, you will have a blast helping the critters of Thistleville tell their stories!
—description from the publisher
Year Published
2023
Transcript Analysis
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Unknown game_playthrough at 0:18 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12838 · mention_pk 37489
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Easy to learn rules
- Intuitive gameplay
- Multiple play modes
- Quick gameplay
Cons
- Time pressure in real-time mode
- Challenging tile placement
Thematic elements
- Newspaper Layout Puzzle
- Newspaper Production
- Competitive Newspaper Assembly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- scoring — Points awarded for strategic tile placement, mood balance, and ad placement
- tile placement — Players place article, photo, and ad tiles on a newspaper grid
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Enthusiasm is pretty infectious
- We always hope to make that our driving force: positivity and enthusiasm
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Our Family Plays Games game_preview at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12385 · mention_pk 36179
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong thematic integration with a newspaper-building experience
- Engaging timer-driven decision-making creates exciting pacing
- Fantastic physical components (3D reporter desk discs, center tiles) that enhance immersion
- Diverse play modes and planned variants increase replayability
Cons
- Pacing can be frantic for more casual players
- As a prototype, balance and rules may shift before final production
- Some players may prefer lighter or heavier weight; may require onboarding
- Complex layout constraints (mood versus content) could add cognitive load
Thematic elements
- local journalism, competition, and the challenge of balancing stories, photos, and advertisements for revenue
- Thistleville newsroom, a bustling small town with multiple local papers vying for the best front page
- procedural, light-hearted, puzzle-driven newspaper-building
Comparison games
- Point Salad
- Calico
- Cascadia
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- center tile bonuses — a central tile offers extra scoring opportunities and potential rule-breaking exceptions that add strategic depth
- multiple play modes — prototype includes solo puzzle, family mode, and turn-based variants to accommodate different play styles
- set collection / layout construction — gathering different story types and visuals to craft a coherent layout that scores while balancing mood and revenue
- Theme-integrated scoring — final scores hinge on ad revenue, mood balance (positive vs negative articles), and how well the layout integrates content
- Tile/element drafting — players select articles, photos, and ads (center tiles and paper components) to assemble a front page under time pressure
- Timed phases — two phases (reporting and layout) are completed within a timed window, with escalating pacing from frantic to standard to relaxed in prototypes
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Thistleville is the world's most bustling little town.
- you only have five minutes to do that.
- it's gonna be a lot of different ways you can play this game.
- this is actually kind of a very strategic party game in a way.
- I really can't wait for the final production.
- we were working with the Prototype.
- you get a 3D disc.
- it's very interesting and exciting to get going with different modes.
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Foster The Meatball analysis at 8:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Timely, witty commentary on media culture
- Accessible drafting mechanic
Cons
- Subject matter may feel dated to some
- Pacing depends on player interaction
Thematic elements
- journalism, gossip, office supply mania
- Media landscape and sensational headlines
- snappy, editorial tone
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection / drafting — players collect articles and facts to craft headlines and stories
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Flamecraft as a human just let me describe them and you'll know what I mean
- Fage now Mage is that fancy foodie friend who brings a curated cheeseboard to literally every Gathering
- I nailed it
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 1:37 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- communication, media, and design under time pressure.
- Newspaper pressroom where polyomino tiles shape the printed page.
- lighthearted, puzzle-focused with a sense of urgency.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- pattern_puzzle — A puzzle-like layout problem driven by the constraints of a newspaper page.
- tile_placement — Placement of polyomino pieces to fit a newspaper layout; partitioning to maximize print output.
- unknown — Transcript notes use of polyomino shapes and placement to print a newspaper; exact mechanics not enumerated.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this weekend we're playing 16 games 16 games that are gonna be at gen con
- be a great way for you to get a look at some of the games releasing at Gen Con
- thank you to Folded Space for sponsoring the digital demos
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OFG Voices top_5_tile_placement at 18:29 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8436 · mention_pk 24811
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- real-time tension can be exciting and approachable
- multiple modes and variants to manage stress
- compact and accessible for new players
Cons
- real-time pressure can be stressful for some players
Thematic elements
- Newspaper/publishing theme
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- real-time play — Five-minute phases to collect tiles and lay out a newspaper.
- tile drafting and placement — Collect story tiles and place them on a personal layout.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- In times of stress the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers
- The board game space is supposed to be a safe space
- we remove that cognitive bias
- the table is a great way where we can all be on equal footing
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Attackers game_collection_review at 3:19 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 7363 · mention_pk 21796
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Amazing theme
- Great artwork
- Good puzzle
Cons
- Real-time aspect
- Limited solo replay value
Thematic elements
- Newspaper front page layout
- Newspaper design
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- tile drafting — Draft newspaper tiles to create front page
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I want to make sure the games I own actually get played more often and that means letting some of them go, even if it hurts.
- In each episode of the series, I'll show you four games for my to sell pile.
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OPG Voices top_5_list at 14:28 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Real-time pressure with a puzzle-like scoring system
- Strong theme and charming art
Cons
- Real-time mode may be stressful for some players
- Requires quick decision-making and coordination
Thematic elements
- cute critters publishing a paper in real-time style
- A humorous newspaper-themed game reflecting real-world publishing cadence.
- puzzly, polyomino-driven drafting with timing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- polyomino drafting — Players place polyomino-like shapes to cover stories and photos on a paper board.
- real-time scoring / balancing — Real-time round where players try to balance stories and photos for scoring.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's never too late to recreate yourself to improve on a thing
- New Year's Day is just a date on the calendar we get to make those new plans and commitments anytime we want
- Root is the wooden Creatures game of games
- the art is so realistic and beautiful
- there are so many ways to score points
- Root this is the wooden Creatures game of games
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Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 1:07 sentiment: positive
video_pk 1095 · mention_pk 3169
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Puzzle game
- Fun and blast to play
- Comboy atmosphere
- Super fun and engaging
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- media, communication
- newspaper publishing
- cooperative
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Puzzle solving — Players work together to complete newspaper-making tasks
- real-time — Fast-paced puzzle game
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it was one of the coolest experiences I had at Pax
- anything that involves tile placement I am here for
- it is just a freaking blast
- the mechanics are just so good that none of the other stuff really kind of like matters to me
- I've fallen so much in love with undaunted
- if you put a cute cover on a game I will buy it I will play it and there's a very good chance that I will love it
- it looks incredible
- final girl is definitely one of my favorite games of all time
- the cover art drew me in it reminded me of like old war propaganda posters
- if anyone out there wild has red red ball or seen the red wall artwork this game is that
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Unknown Channel playthrough at 7:29:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 1038 · mention_pk 2927
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast-paced with a frantic-but-fun rhythm
- strong potential for a dramatic finish and strategic misdirection
- clear tension between different scoring tracks (ads, white space, photos)
Cons
- two-player scoring can be tight and punishing if layouts go wrong
- heavy attention to layout symmetry can be stressful
Thematic elements
- Layout and design of newspaper spreads under deadline pressure
- Newspaper newsroom reporting
- Turn-based drafting and layout with a competitive score race
Comparison games
- various paper/card news-theme drafting games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building or drafting with layout — draft article tiles and lay them out for scoring, balancing white space and article types
- scoring by multiple axes — points from articles, photographs, centerpieces, white space, and ads
- tiebreakers and bets — the game uses a predictive/betting element for audience engagement and tiebreakers
- timer-like pacing — rounds with ad revenue simulations; endgame triggers on deck depletion
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- In Sagrada Artisans we have this lovely book here that I'm not going to open yet
- this is our Cathedral board it looks like here
- it's a legacy game
- the two special actions are call the Yokai and distract the Yokai
- Perfect Wave looks beautiful this is a surfing theme done right
- you can play up to three cards next to one or more Yokai
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