Forgotten Waters

Video 4njke9jUFMg Quackalope top_10_list at 6:04 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Rich storytelling and thematic presentation
Engaging cooperative play

Cons

Rulebook and setup can be heavy
Some players find the narrative choices opaque

Thematic elements

Narrative-driven exploration and co-op decisions
Story-driven pirate-themed adventure with branching paths
Storybook with multiple endings

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — Players work together to resolve encounters and outcomes.
story-driven questing — Narrative-based quests that adapt to player choices.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

none of these games are bad games
this is an absolutely fantastic game
this is a polyomino game
cockroach poker is the best party game I have played
this entire list is a bluff
it's the best game that awakened realms has produced with the exception of iss Vanguard

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Beautiful aesthetics

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)

This is a definitive list based on inarguable data - Board Game Geek lists 5000 games as having been released in 2020
I haven't actually played forgotten waters but I did look at a lot of Instagram photos of it - 10 out of 10
I just moved one piece on the board and I just knew it - about learning Barbary Wars history through The Shores of Tripoli
Meeples but they're bees, so they call them peeples
I really like this game called Tell Stones, you've probably never heard of it
Board games are made out of cardboard, it's actually hard for your digestive system to handle cardboard

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Funny, lighthearted tone
App integration works well
Beautiful artwork and scenarios
Engaging narrative

Cons

Not serious pirate action
Comedic tone may not suit all players

Thematic elements

Comedic pirate cooperative adventure
Pirate adventure
Funny, lighthearted narrative

Comparison games

Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

app integration — Mobile app directs narrative and gameplay
Cooperative — Players work together with app support
solo playable — Can be played solo by controlling multiple characters

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

love it love it love it
that's gonna be a real big part of our collection
Lost Cities is a two-player game it's evil y'all
happy frustration
it's kind of funny funny
i like it better this time
games have to grow on me
beautiful game loved it oh man omg
i love the artwork diverse
this may be one of our favorites
we are disappointed
we didn't build a fort
what are we doing
if you ain't have fun what you doing

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

cohesive system that tightly couples mechanics with storytelling
accessible rules and intuitive learning curve
strong writing that matches Plaid Hat’s thematic style
high replayability due to variable tiles, encounters, and side quests
clear design philosophy and identity for the studio

Cons

potentially long sessions and heavy reading workload
narration app reliance may be a barrier for some players
rich text could feel heavy for casual players

Thematic elements

Narrative-driven piracy with branching personal arcs and collective voyage
Fantasy high seas cooperative adventure on a shared vessel
Mad lib–style personal story beats with app narration guiding the flow of scenarios

Comparison games

Dead of Winter
SeaFall
Forgotten Legacy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — players coordinate on a single ship to achieve objectives and survive the voyage
crew/ship resource management — manage cannons, crew happiness, supplies, threat, and other ship metrics
map/tiles exploration — random and plot-specific tiles populate the map and drive encounters
narrative app narration — a companion browser app narrates story beats and resolves outcomes
role-based task assignment — seven jobs are distributed among players each round with some one-per-round restrictions
scenario branching and replayability — follow different objectives, encounters, and outcomes across sessions
semi-cooperative with personal goals — individual objectives create tension between crew interests and ship survival
story-driven checks and skill outcomes — character skills interact with checks and outcomes that alter story direction

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Forgotten Waters is easily some of the strongest writing Plaid Hat has done
the system feels expertly crafted to facilitate the story rather than becoming a clunky obstacle
it's immersive sprawling creative and above all fun
this is their most cohesive system yet
this is easily one of their clearest designs

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Video vFXLv61J070 Foster the meele Channel top_10_list at 3:30 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

strong thematic theme in other contexts

Cons

hot tub impracticality due to electronic components and set-up

Thematic elements

cooperative storytelling with crossroads
pirate-themed adventures
narrative-driven, choose-your-adventure style

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

unknown — unknown

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

hot tub gate
soggy tarp hot tub a fun game that's not what I asked for
Publishers watching please put in the comments why don't they make every game hot tub proof
stupid stupid game can't play it in a hot tub
I hate it all

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Video TcTBLE121j0 Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 1:41 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Great pirate theme
Unique Crossroads mechanic
Mad Libs storytelling creates variety
Fun with friends
New iteration coming this summer

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Exploration and treasure hunting
Pirate adventure
Scenario-based with Mad Libs storytelling

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action selection — Choose actions like manning ship, exploring caverns, burying treasure
Crossroads mechanic — Players pick tasks on map tiles to progress story
Mad Libs — Create unique story elements through Mad Libs cards

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

we are doing our top 10 co-op games
I love this game I've always loved this game and I feel like I always will love this game
it's as close to a video game I've ever felt in playing in a board game
sleeping Gods is absolutely one of the most awesome worlds I've ever experienced in a board game
I feel like they've encaptured the video game in a board game very very well

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Video Ul5HpBuVL9Q Board Game Spotlight general_discussion at 5:47 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

rich, immersive theme
great for groups that enjoy storytelling
strong narrative pacing

Cons

complex setup and component management
depends on group engagement to shine

Thematic elements

cooperative storytelling and exploration
pirate adventure with narrative-driven scenarios
story-driven, campaign-like arc

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — players work together to navigate a pirate-themed narrative
storytelling/narrative progression — player choices steer the unfolding story and outcomes

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"this is a very welcoming and very friendly community"
"no bs and no tolerance when it comes to toxicity"
"you should actually say to you welcome back because you were on season one episode two"
"we really want to create and what we strive to do is create a welcoming inclusive space for everybody"
"it's a very welcoming awesome group"

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

strong narrative focus and characterful prompts
accessible rules for a campaign/RS style game
fun chaos and player interaction via the ship roles

Cons

complex system with many tokens and references
potential for slower rounds and bookkeeping
board presence heavy and app tie-in required

Thematic elements

cooperative storytelling with mutiny, infamy, and treasure
Seven Seas pirate voyage aboard a branded ship, exploring deserted islands and pirate towns
campaign-based, scenario-driven with prompts and ship logs

Comparison games

Fiasco
Sabat

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cannon combat and fleet movement — Ship-to-ship combat and navigation checks with dial A/B, cannons load/unload mechanics.
Constellation and treasure system — Gaining symbols and treasures fills constellation to win; burying treasure advances progress.
Crew roles and ship log — Each player takes a ship role (quartermaster, bosun, etc.) and tracks stats in the log.
D12 skill checks and modifiers — Resolution uses a personal D12 plus ability modifiers, with potential stunts and rerolls.
Infamy, mutiny, and hull trackers — Infamy informs turn order and can lead to mutiny; hull and supplies track peril.
Location tiles and action phase — Around the map, players choose green/blue/red actions with planning, then resolve in order.
Storybook entries and captain's log — Story entries reveal narrative beats and affect state (threat, events).

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's idiot proof
it's damn simple
I like this game it's really fun
this is a campaign game but it's also a game where we're going to be exploring this map
I love this game, it's really fun
Sparky the stunt dog

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

strong storytelling and accessible to groups
works with up to 7 players

Cons

full scenarios can be lengthy (3-4 hours)

Thematic elements

crew-based destiny and narrative choices
pirate-themed story-driven adventure
story-driven with scenarios

Comparison games

Watergate
7 Wonders

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

story game with narrative sheets — players navigate a story-driven campaign with character sheets and outcomes

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's very important that kids and grown-ups enjoy it
you either lose together or win together
menara would be a great unique option for this
one guy is a quick polyomino speed game ... it's a bit thinky
the avengers robin hood is a storytelling adventure game
it's a story game where you are pirates and try to fulfill your destiny
you can play magic maze... it's a real-time experience
don't blame the kid if you lose

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Video 98t-R9G5Iqw Dice Tower top_10_list at 10:05 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Great thematic pirate RPG feel
Best at higher player counts (5-6 players)
Generates memorable team stories
Nice middle-point checkpoint for session management
Selfish cooperation creates engaging tension

Cons

Can run long (up to 3+ hours)
Can feel like an activity rather than pure game at times

Thematic elements

Selfish cooperation - pirates on a shared ship
Caribbean piracy
Narrative-driven pirate adventure

Comparison games

Freelancers
Wandering Galaxy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action selection — Assign actions to specific roles (steering, feeding, exploring)
Cooperative with Selfish Elements — Team mission but individual treasure keeping
Mid-Game Checkpoint — Decision point to continue or stop adventure
role management — Limited good roles creates push-pull tension
Story Generation — Decisions create memorable story moments

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

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You're trying to colonize the moon, baby.
I love that there's just positive interaction that is people trigger the incomes.
When do I kill my people? Like when do I use them for such a strong action and then reset them down to one?
This game is stupid good.
Don't be an alpha player. Done. This game is fantastic.
Look what we all made.
I'm so sorry I'm over here. (Said repeatedly in Project Elite)

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Video sL7NwkNOeC0 Foster the Mee Channel general_discussion at 3:06 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

pirate-themed nautical adventure

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

story-driven adventuring — player choices affect a branching narrative and outcomes

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

we will block you or we will hide your comments and you won't even know that you're commenting Into The Ether
be kind to people and if you don't want to be kind or you don't agree with people that's okay just move on
Shelf of Shame down to 50
I would like to host another 24-hour gameathon that is better planned out
I want to do more collaborations with friends
we smashed that one smashed it out of the park
we did 444 different games this year
I want to play more war games
the last 24-hour gameathon we did was amazing

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Video XtTzDyM0eek Unknown Channel top_10_list at 2:19 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging pirates story
Paced narration adds immersion

Cons

Not as deep as long campaigns

Thematic elements

Crew narrative, chance and choice
Pirate crew on a ship seeking destiny goals
Narration with actors, app-like pacing

Comparison games

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Board Game

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Crew-based goals — Multiple destinies to pursue
Dice and story integration — Dice roll feeds narrative outcomes
Narration with actors — Actors narrate scenes

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's the story that matters in these games; mechanisms complement stories
this is the best scavenging system
we're going to present one game that the other person hasn't played
Pirates of the Caribbean the board game

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Video MsiMY0uIwko Foster the Me a Channel top_10_list at 3:30 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Reminiscent of freelancers in structure
Remotely playable with friends; strong storytelling

Cons

Can be long; requires group engagement

Thematic elements

narrative-driven crossroad storytelling
Pirate ship adventures with branching quests
humorous, whimsical, story-first

Comparison games

Freelancers

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative storytelling — Players collectively steer the crew through adventures.
crossroads/story-driven — Story moments drive the flow; choices shape outcomes.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Nana is just so freaking cute.
it's insanely frustrating
it's a fruitful experience when everything comes together
I freaking loved it
Nana is just so freaking cute
the artwork is stunning, I love card games
Grand Austria Hotel makes my brain happy
Sea Salt and Paper is probably one of my most played games at this point
it's bonkers but fun

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

strong storytelling
family-friendly co-op vibe

Cons

can be heavy to teach
requires setup

Thematic elements

adventure and exploration with a narrative arc
pirate crew on a vessel, cooperative storytelling
story-driven/cooperative

Comparison games

Welcome Back to the Dungeon
Canopy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

story-driven cooperative play — shared narrative with role-specific duties and decisions

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

the simplest game that I could call strategy for me was Cascadia
it's a story driven quick pace story game that takes quite a while to play
this is a heavy heavy game AR NOA
you can pull it out I play whenever wherever almost with anyone except my grandma

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Video JQWcG5k5824 My Suggested Game top_10_list at 11:21 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Rich thematic experience
Accessible RPG feel with limited need for prep

Cons

Can be lengthy and group-dependent

Thematic elements

Semi-cooperative RPG-like storytelling
Pirate-themed storytelling adventure
Character-driven, backstory creation

Comparison games

D&D-lite games

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

semi_cooperative — Shared goals with storytelling-driven decisions that affect outcomes.
Storytelling — Player-driven narratives shape the session.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

this year is flying by
The Crew is just a perfect nice and easy cooperative game
i've been really enjoying six nymph
Phantom Ink is a really great game and would highly recommend it
Mind Management is a masterpiece
So Clover by Repost Production is climbing the rankings

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging character-driven storytelling
Humorous and light-hearted tone with pirate flavor

Cons

Some players prefer heavier euro mechanics over narrative emphasis

Thematic elements

Storytelling through Mad Lib-like character creation and campaign goals
Pirate-themed adventure with strong character arcs
story-forward with personal arcs and episodic missions

Comparison games

Sea of Legends
Forgotten Waters (self-comparison within pirate-themed games)

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative storytelling with character arcs — Players collaborate to tell a pirate saga with personal journeys

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"This is Spooktacular. It is spectacular and spooky."
"The theme is very well integrated into the story that you're playing through."
"You can feel the humanity of the ghosts and the dream transitions."
"It's like Ford versus Ferrari for fashion."
"The alien gets on board and starts growing. It’s iconic."
"This is Mad Max on a board. Thunder Road Vendetta is fantastic."

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