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Fog of Love

Game ID: GID0130740
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Description

Fog of Love is a game for two players. You will create and play two vivid characters who meet, fall in love and face the challenge of making an unusual relationship work.

Playing Fog of Love is like being in a romantic comedy: roller-coaster rides, awkward situations, lots of laughs and plenty of difficult compromises to make.

Much as in a real relationship, goals might be at odds. You can try to change, keep being relentless or even secretly decide to be a Heartbreaker. It’s your choice.

The happily ever after won’t be certain, but whatever way your zigzag romance unfolds, you’ll always end up with a story full of surprises – guaranteed to raise a smile!

Year Published
2017
Transcript Analysis
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Video jXE2Bw7SsyA top_10_list at 13:09 sentiment: negative
video_pk 62538 · mention_pk 155251
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
  • Powerful thematic integration and emotional engagement
  • Provokes meaningful reflection on relationships and honesty
Cons
  • Can cause real emotional discomfort or damage to partnerships
  • The required roleplay can feel exploitative or manipulative
Thematic elements
  • Selfishness, sacrifice, honesty vs deception; relationship destiny.
  • Two partners in a modern relationship, playing through scenes and dilemmas.
  • Role-playing, scenario-driven with personal choice consequences.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • destiny scoring — Fulfill personality goals to improve destiny while satisfying the other partner.
  • Hidden choice and reveal — Players secretly select options (A-D) and reveal; matches yield satisfaction.
  • Scene-based play — Play through a sequence of scenes presenting relationship dilemmas.
  • Secret trait goals — Each player privately chooses trait goals that influence decisions.
  • Simultaneous reveal — Players secretly select options (A-D) and reveal; matches yield satisfaction.
  • Traitor Game — Each player privately chooses trait goals that influence decisions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • It's passive aggressive warfare disguised as a bakery.
  • We call that mindbug paralysis.
  • Oh god, the counting.
  • The finale was the worst. We reached the end and we had to choose our final destiny. I realized to win I had to break up with you.
  • Fog of Love forces you to operationalize selfishness.
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Video RyVVRFlzoxE Unknown Channel general_discussion at 1:20 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)
  • I wish I could find a unique woman for human connection
  • accessing chat GPT for pickup lines she
  • you lost in your eyes
  • so do you like movies X Machina has a compelling argument huh
  • why did the dice break up with the deck of cards
  • thought they were playing games with its Hearts
  • I love board games
  • two-player game called fog of love you want to play
  • yeah maybe we'll have fun or maybe we'll fall in love
  • do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again
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Video LoSYPsychFo No Rolls Bard top_10_list at 4:42 sentiment: positive
video_pk 13161 · mention_pk 38503
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • humorous when taken lightly
  • thought-provoking about relationships
Cons
  • can cause real relationship tension
  • may be uncomfortable for some players
Thematic elements
  • dating/relationship dynamics
  • romantic relationship
  • story-driven with choices
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • cooperative/competitive decision making — a sequence of events where players vote on actions affecting the relationship
  • private goals — each player has hidden goals influencing decisions
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • i'm adam from no rolls bard and these are the 10 most uncomfortable board games ever made
  • board gaming can be a little awkward at times but that's less to do with the games themselves and more to do with how good or bad the players are at winning or losing
  • this game might be perfect if you're playing at the end of say a fourth date with someone you really like
  • it's a nightmare for people who don't like to be touched
  • the natives are inferior to the occupying force
  • absolutely no [__] thank you spin the bottle
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Video m_sbpjGYMqw OFPG Voices general_discussion at 15:32 sentiment: positive
video_pk 10340 · mention_pk 30515
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Engaging, narrative-focused experience
  • Great for couples
Cons
  • Can be heavy or lengthy for some groups
Thematic elements
  • romance and choices
  • Romantic relationship simulation
  • Array
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • no one and I mean no one no one should have the humanity diminished based on the color of their skin
  • our goal is to make this world a better place one board gamer at a time
  • Her Story is a game that offers a lot for children and people who used to be children to learn
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Video ne_4pivs08o Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 16:38 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4472 · mention_pk 13119
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Shows human relationships
  • Illustrates partnership dynamics
Cons
none
Thematic elements
  • Relationships
  • Deduction
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • moments during board games that formulate memories that you'll never forget
  • there's just something for everyone
  • it's all about the people
  • the board gaming space has allowed me to just have so many incredible fun moments that i'll never forget
  • it chose us via christy
  • we're gonna have it at jeff's parents basement everybody's coming
  • agricola sucks and everybody else seems to love it
  • arnak is severely overrated
  • i don't think gloomhaven should be number one on the list anymore
  • humans are not good at rating things
  • my nine is different than your nine
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Video MBeBFdI97EM Actual Oh top_10_list at 25:22
video_pk 3758 · mention_pk 11052
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
  • Romantic comedy in a board game
  • Romantic relationship
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • cooperative with competing objectives — two players pursue different relationship goals within constraints
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • I'm super excited to try this one out
  • I can't wait to try out Nemesis
  • they call it a romantic comedy in a board game
  • it's a murder mystery on a cruise ship
  • top 20 most anticipated games at Essen 2017
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Video Dhfs4jp9A-Q Actual top_10_list at 25:56 sentiment: positive
video_pk 3288 · mention_pk 9728
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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)
  • It's quirky and it's different.
  • It's the best one that's out there.
  • In 20 years there will be so many better board games with virtual reality, but right now it's the best one that's out there.
  • One map and you're racing to finish.
  • This is a romantic comedy in a board game.
  • Magic Maze is my number one game of 2017.
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Video hcav_9iSMfM Foster the Meepola Channel general_discussion at 14:25 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive with caveats
Pros
  • uniquely thematic experience
  • strong teaching moments about relationships
Cons
  • tutorial version can pull players out of gameplay
  • stops may irritate some players
Thematic elements
  • communication and compatibility through roleplay
  • romantic relationship roleplay
  • RPG-like scenario-based personal stories
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • relationship-building narrative — players sculpt characters and decisions to shape a relationship
  • tutor-style instructional pacing — tutorial mode can overly lengthen the experience if used too early
  • Tutorial — tutorial mode can overly lengthen the experience if used too early
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • this game is so good at literally you get a storybook and it'll be like go here do this when this happens this is what it means and read this page and it just teaches you as you go in such like a beautiful way
  • I really liked it I'm not sure how you felt I don't know how I feel yet we've only played two or three
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Video DcOFXQqivME Junkets Games top_10_list at 31:30 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Powerful thematic immersion into relationship dynamics
  • Intriguing hidden-goal mechanics that drive interaction
Cons
  • Role-playing aspects may not suit everyone
Thematic elements
  • Exploring compatibility, misalignment, and evolving dynamics
  • Two players navigate the trials and tribulations of a romantic relationship
  • Two-player relationship exploration with hidden traits and shared experiences
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • end game bonuses — Players privately decide how to conclude the relationship; outcomes determine victory.
  • endgame conclusions — Players privately decide how to conclude the relationship; outcomes determine victory.
  • hidden traits and endgame cards — Each player has hidden preferences shaping decisions and scoring.
  • Simultaneous Actions — Two players reveal outcomes of experiences; alignment affects results.
  • simultaneous outcomes — Two players reveal outcomes of experiences; alignment affects results.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • not alone is a great overall thematic game and that's why it's number 10 on the list
  • season one is like 95% identical to the original pandemic
  • it's like watching a Netflix show as you are playing these games
  • Spirit Island is the most thematic out of all of these
  • genuinely I felt like I was in this cramped pressure-filled crazy stressful submarine duking it out to the death
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Video _Obsb-_0Fuo Before You Play playthrough at 0:00 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 2304 · mention_pk 6680
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
  • Strong two-player focus with intimate storytelling
  • Secret goals and destinies create replayable, evolving narratives
  • Clear thematic integration of romance, conflict, and compromise
Cons
  • Can yield tense or negative relationship outcomes
  • Rules and terminology can be dense for first-time players
  • Final scoring can feel unforgiving depending on trait and destiny choices
Thematic elements
  • Romance, relationship dynamics, personal growth within a relationship.
  • Contemporary urban setting exploring romance and compatibility between two players.
  • Narrative-driven, scenario-based storytelling with secret destinies and evolving trait profiles.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • destiny_mechanics — Destiny cards set long-term goals and influence end-game scoring and destiny fulfillment.
  • dramatic_event_deck — A drama/development deck introduces events that impact relationships and scoring.
  • dynamic_trait_changes — Traits can shift via cards and special effects, altering character arcs over time.
  • hand management — Players manage trait, occupation, feature, and destiny cards to shape their characters.
  • hand_management — Players manage trait, occupation, feature, and destiny cards to shape their characters.
  • hidden roles — Minor scenes allow redraws and state changes; secrets add twists without immediate resolution.
  • minor_and_secret_scenes — Minor scenes allow redraws and state changes; secrets add twists without immediate resolution.
  • mutual_choice_resolution — Simultaneous or alternating choices by partners drive relationship outcomes and sentiment.
  • scenario_based_play — The game unfolds in chapters with a sequence of scene cards driving the story.
  • scoring_based_on_satisfaction — End-of-game scoring is driven by satisfaction points earned from trait goals and destiny fulfillment.
  • secret_objectives — Players hold secret trait goals that influence decisions and scoring.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • this is a two-player only game
  • we are going to be building a fictional relationship
  • the whole purpose is to reach a satisfactory feeling in your relationship
  • fog of love thank you all so much for watching
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Video h96fNdI0PCQ Actualol top_15_list at 11:14
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
  • romantic comedy in board game form
  • romantic relationships
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • I’m really excited to check this one out
  • the Networks ... my most anticipated game
  • box art ... London's Southbank
  • the artwork is just phenomenal
  • how the theme is brought to life through mechanics
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Video A58SAlALQH8 Board Game Dad game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Strong thematic integration of romance and relationship dynamics
  • High replay value due to varied setups and numerous scenario cards
  • Engaging decision-based mechanic that encourages discussion and empathy
Cons
  • Without expansions, some situational cards can lose the element of surprise over time
  • The game’s heavy thematic focus may not appeal to players seeking purely abstract or competitive experiences
Thematic elements
  • Romance, relationships, personal goals vs. mutual happiness, and the tension between individual desires and compatibility.
  • Contemporary romantic relationship scenarios where two players navigate a partnership under varying pressures and personal goals.
  • Narrative-driven, scenario-based with hidden goals and role-based perspectives that shape the evolving relationship.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Card-driven storytelling — A deck of scene or situational cards provides prompts that steer the discussion and choices, generating replayable relationship arcs.
  • Decision-based secret actions — Players secretly choose actions in response to situational cards, driving narrative tension and affecting both partners' outcomes.
  • Hidden goals and roleplay — Each player has personal objectives and a role within the relationship, influencing decisions and creating thematic conflict.
  • Two-player social interaction — Design emphasizes back-and-forth dialogue and inference about the partner's aims, encouraging empathy and negotiation.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • in fog of love you assume the role of one side of a fictional relationship
  • one side of a fictional relationship
  • there's a ton of variation in the setup adding lots of replay value
  • the situational cards eventually lose the element of surprise
  • thematically this is a top scoring game
  • i give it a 10
  • on mechanics i give it an 8
  • complexity a 7 strategy a 7 and luck a 5
  • for reviews like this one and more
  • check out my channel at boardgamedad
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Video kHdplBJwD8E Unknown channel top_10_list at 11:46 sentiment: positive
video_pk 417 · mention_pk 1258
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • explores diverse relationship dynamics
  • replayable with different couples
Cons
  • depends heavily on players' comfort with intimate themes
  • not a traditional strategy game
Thematic elements
  • Romance, relationships, negotiation
  • Two players navigate a romance with conflicting desires
  • Interpersonal, situational storytelling
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • role-played scenarios and relationship outcomes — Players enact and negotiate in varied dating-style situations.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • pure existential dread
  • it's the most exciting game I've ever played
  • paranoid feeling
  • how selfish am I going to be today
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