Collection Status
Your Rating
Description
Fort is a 2-4 player card game about building forts and following friends.
In Fort, you're a kid! And like many kids, you want to grow your circle of friends, collect pizza and toys, and build the coolest fort.
By doing this cool stuff, you'll score victory points, and at the end of the game, the player with the most victory points wins! Your cards not only let you take actions on your own turn, but also let you follow the other players' actions on their turns. Will you devote yourself to your own posse, or copy what the other kids are doing?
But be careful as your carefully constructed deck might start losing cards if you don't actually use them. After all, if you don't play with your friends, why should they hang out with you anymore?
—description from the publisher
Year Published
2020
Transcript Analysis
Browse transcript mentions, sentiments, pros/cons, mechanics, topics, quotes, and references.
Total mentions: 19
This page: 19
Sentiment:
pos 15 ·
mix 2 ·
neu 0 ·
neg 1
Showing 1–19 of 19
Video Dt3MMgzUYAg
Fort game_review at 0:16 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 13700 · mention_pk 39988
Click to watch at 0:16
Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- weird deconstruction of deck-building norms
- ability to draft from other players' yards
- set-collection and potential for chaining combos
- deck evolves over time rather than only improving
Cons
- feels empty and hollow; mechanic salad of icons
- no solo mode
- art style criticized as creepy
Thematic elements
- Friendship, play, neighborhood dynamics
- Neighborhoods where kids build forts and socialize
- Deconstructive deck-building theme around childhood play
Comparison games
- Root
- 51st State
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card_management — managing cards in hand, discard, and lookouts/fort storage
- drafting — draft cards from a central display or from other players' yards
- resource_management — track resources (pizza, toys) to upgrade your fort and conduct actions
- scoring_and_progression — points from cards in lookout and advancing fort levels
- set_collection — cards come in sets that can be used together for bonuses
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Fort has a silly theme of kids playing around the neighborhood where building a fort is a goal
- the best thing about this game is its weird deconstruction of the deck building norms
- you can't hold every card each turn and you can draft from other players
- it's a mechanics salad loaded with icons until someone tells me it's game over
- Fort is transactional childhood friendship simulator the card game
- the art style the kids are creepy looking
- groups of kids have different themes and cards abilities and you'll want to be able to chain cards of matching sets together
- zeroing in on what combination of set collection versus opportunistic card collection works for you is the key to enjoying fort
- and that's who the game is for people who like the idea of a deck builder where your deck is constantly changing and evolving rather than consistently improving
- despite all that fort feels a little empty and hollow to me
- is he playing lotion with another kid trapped in that well
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video leM4unzWvyc
Fabulous Games general_discussion at 15:32 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 13741 · mention_pk 40139
Click to watch at 15:32
Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- family-friendly and approachable
- fantasy motif is appealing to many players
Cons
- component quality is sometimes criticized
- some players may prefer a deeper weight
Thematic elements
- city-building and adolescent social dynamics
- Card-driven, build-your-own fantasy/fairytale town
- light, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building — Players build a personal deck to perform actions and develop their fortifications.
- set collection / variable player powers — Acquiring cards that grant diverse benefits and combos.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- every game deserves a second chance
- it's a good game, it's a middleweight game
- the components are cheap
- we're not fans of real time games though but you know what we're going to try it
- we always have fun and try to play with family
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video NklmQtThfDc
Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 5:40 sentiment: positive
video_pk 13255 · mention_pk 38829
Click to watch at 5:40
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun theme
- Great card mechanics
- Replayable
Cons
- Jamie struggles to win
Thematic elements
- Kids building forts
- Childhood/Playing
- Lighthearted
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Play — Playing cards to build your fort
- hand management — Drafting cards and managing hand
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Foster the Meeple - a channel all about board games
- we have our team jeff team jamie patreons who are going to be voting on what the loser has to do
- i love res arcana res arcana is quickly becoming one of my favorite games
- adult where's waldo
- knocked our socks off
- i love it
- so much fun
- winter is coming
- board game city up in here
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video jL6XKlUPNYA
Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 16:57 sentiment: positive
video_pk 13012 · mention_pk 38072
Click to watch at 16:57
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast, quick to learn
- bright components and engaging decisions
Cons
- can be ruthless in two-player tight play
- not deeply strategic for some
Thematic elements
- childhood ambition and building a fort
- fort-building as kids in an imaginary world
- playful, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice worker placement — draft dice to take actions and upgrade your fort
- set collection — collect cards/resources to upgrade objects
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a heavy boy
- we played this one tons in May
- I love this game, I love it, I love it
- we're learning
- this is a party game that you could play virtually
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video p2EoUiKBQHI
Fast paced games general_discussion at 20:34 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12975 · mention_pk 37949
Click to watch at 20:34
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- thematic and approachable for mixed ages
- social and interactive
Cons
- could be less appealing to players seeking heavy strategy
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Calico
- The Crew
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven player interaction — Players manage a pretend backyard with houses, buildings, and actions driven by cards.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- diversity is extremely important especially for even our older community who may not be tech savvy
- it's the atmosphere at the table
- representation really matters
- we're the products of that student
- we want to keep their brain active and engaged; brain activity is important
- three big ones is Calico, Fort and The Crew
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video MzyZ6spGo9o
Things Get Dicey top_10_list at 1:11 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12130 · mention_pk 35492
Click to watch at 1:11
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Inspires creativity
- Encourages self-expression
- Emotionally engaging
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Creativity/Self-expression
- Abstract
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card drafting — Battle of pizza popularity and true expression
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
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video AzRj5_4lnPY
Our Family general_discussion at 3:17 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12240 · mention_pk 35741
Click to watch at 3:17
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Art and presentation noted as appealing/cute
- Considered approachable with potential for satisfying play
- Strong theme that may invite family and solo play alignment
Cons
- Weight and depth relative to family play could vary by group
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Smartphone Inc.
- Villagers
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card drafting / hand management — Players draft and play cards to build their strategy, leveraging actions and resources to maximize scoring potential.
- Resource optimization — Players optimize a limited set of resources to gain advantages and progress toward victory.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "five about five games from our shelf of shame that we are going to play and put on the table"
- "we're going to go that is the goal"
- "we're swimming because you know no family... we are a family first"
- "learn the rules"
- "we are going to do this because we're telling family"
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video GrajuEsakUw
The Broken Meeple top_list at 4:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11539 · mention_pk 33927
Click to watch at 4:00
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong thematic integration
- unique mechanic where unplayed cards are recruited by others
- dogs and cats mini expansion enhances theme
- mechanics work thematically and mechanically
- clever card effects
- satisfying 'aha' moments when teaching
Cons
- can be long with four players due to AP
- no official solo mode
- best at 2-3 players
Thematic elements
- kids building a fort
- recess
- South Park
- theme-driven
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- all these factors that go into this list and the games that I enjoy at any particular time
- I like deck builders, it's a good fun mechanic
- watch their brains click and then you're like yes got you hook line and singer
- it's only a game
- these people should not touch card games - hate those people
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video HqEzH5bGrFw
I'm It Board Game Reviews general_discussion at 14:28 sentiment: negative
video_pk 11393 · mention_pk 33516
Click to watch at 14:28
Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- Interesting artwork direction
Cons
- Disappointing execution
- Didn't feel like building a fort
- Resource abstraction confusing
- Pizza and toys don't feel thematic
- Missing physical defense elements
- Compared unfavorably to Root
- Players questioned what they were doing
Thematic elements
- Childhood fort-building competition
- Kids building forts
- Whimsical kid aesthetic
Comparison games
- Root
- Code Name Kids Next Door
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Play — Play cards to build fort
- progression — Build up fort defenses
- resource collection — Collect pizza and toy boxes
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
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video 5qWnVoXu2bQ
Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 7:08 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11033 · mention_pk 32467
Click to watch at 7:08
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great comfort game
- Go-to game for Jeff
- Fun childhood theme
- Has expansion with cats and dogs
Cons
- Jeff can't win at it
- Fallen slightly lower on list due to repeated losses
Thematic elements
- Nostalgic childhood gameplay
- Childhood - building forts with toys
- Lighthearted childhood adventure
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deck building — Building deck as you play
- direct interaction — Stealing friends from other players
- Toy Collection — Collecting toys, pizza, and friends
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Azul is just a classic classic game
- I will always want to play this game it's a staple
- Racing is my favorite game mechanic
- I love watching everything kind of like waterfall off of each other
- Castles of Burgundy is incredible I love Castle's birdie
- I love this game so basically like the world is dying
- The best part about Black Angel the little robot guys
- Bet on yourself always always I don't even care if I lose the game believe in yourself
- Dice Throne is an incredible 1v1 battle Yahtzee game
- Wingspan I am almost always in a game of Wingspan on BGA
- This game is beautifully designed it just feels good when you play it
- I can't win and I am getting freaking sick of it
- It's always a great time when it hits the table
- Paint the Roses is a Cooperative deduction game
- I've fallen back in love with it
- Some of the best gaming experiences I've had is playing that game
- I really really love Flamme Rouge it is an excellent game
- I will fall in love with this game it's got the recipe for it to be like a top 10 game
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video _45een9PcDI
Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 12:48 sentiment: positive
video_pk 9392 · mention_pk 27726
Click to watch at 12:48
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- pure_fun
- excellent_take_that_at_two
- childhood_theme_resonates
- friend_stealing_mechanic
- toys_pizza_fun
- great_at_two_players
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- childhood
- fort_building
- friend_making
- toy_collecting
- pizza
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 guilt no shame no mercy
- it is pure magic pure gold
- build like a mortal win like a god
- tiny box biggest table presence experience
- this is a game i wouldn't want to play at higher than two
- jamie knows when she's one and i can see it in her face
- i have a very difficult time comparing games that are that drastically different
- castles of burgundy is heavier therefore i put castles of burgundy at one
- i know myself well enough by now you know i've got 34 years into this body i know i know what i'm into
- don't be a meanie or weenie it's okay to hate things
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video gsmozkP5FEA
Cardboard Harold game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8765 · mention_pk 25861
Click to watch at 0:00
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fresh take on the deck-building framework with a one-card-per-turn cadence that heightens tension and decision-making
- Distinct public/personal abilities layer that increases player interaction and strategic depth
- Strong thematic integration and charming artwork by Kyle Ferran
- Compact, elegant components and high-quality player boards that support fast setup
- Multiple viable endgame paths and adaptable strategies keep the game engaging
Cons
- Divisive design: some players may miss the absolute control found in heavier deck-builders
- Turn disruptions and the display/recruitment mechanic can lead to moments of downtime or feel chaotic for some players
Thematic elements
- tribal rivalries, alliances, and betrayal among children as they build and defend their fort
- Kids in a park creating and upgrading a fort, using a whimsical, playground-politics backdrop.
- whimsical, playful, with a strategic undercurrent that respects the deck-building genre
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- discard_to_amplify — Some abilities can be amplified by discarding other cards that share a matching suit.
- endgame_and_scaling — Endgame can be triggered in multiple ways, providing several routes to scoring and preventing premature stagnation.
- lookout_and_persistence — Kids in the lookout act as persistent resources that persist between turns, influencing future plays and opportunities.
- one_card_per_turn — On each turn, a player plays exactly one card and resolves its abilities.
- public_vs_personal_abilities — Most kids have two boxes for abilities—public and personal. Players may resolve either or both, and others can discard a card of the same suit to take the public action as well.
- recruitment_and_display — After playing a card, you recruit a new kid to your deck. Unplayed cards left in your hand go on display for others to recruit; if unclaimed, they return to discard on your next turn.
- resources_and_backpack — Resources come as pizza and toys; collecting them upgrades actions and increases backpack capacity, enabling more efficient engine-building.
- symbol_network — Each card features a network of symbols that determines which effects are activated and how they interact with other cards.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a box of utter joy blending whimsy with total authenticity
- fort feels like a strategic attempt to dismantle deck-building games
- there's loads of choices and how to resolve your own turn
- beautifully adorned with some of the most creative illustrations from Kyle Ferran today
- the Spartan design in a small classy box which barely wastes any space
- if you're looking for a concise and approachable game that playfully breathes new life into one of the most stale and overdone mechanics
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video 9OS-P9iG2CQ
Cardboard Herald interview at 28:50 sentiment: positive
video_pk 7368 · mention_pk 21808
Click to watch at 28:50
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong, approachable theme with broad appeal
- Expansion-friendly (e.g., Cats & Dogs) that adds variety without bloating the base game
Cons
- May be perceived as lighter than other Leader titles
- Depth relies on expansions and player creativity
Thematic elements
- Playful childhood exploration; social play in a modular environment
- Backyard world where kids build forts and explore imaginative play
- Whimsical, lighthearted with a nostalgic feel
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven actions / simple engine-building — Action selection and progression driven by cards; supports easy entry with depth via expansions.
- pathways to scoring and exploration — Different scoring avenues and routes to victory via fort-building and neighborhood play.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "Fantasy by way of like Rich Jim Hensen; everything's a little Muppet"
- "every card should be good"
- "I want somebody to open Leader Games stuff and say this is my favorite game"
- "colorblind friendly with the actual components"
- "you could tell that the people who made this absolutely were fully bought into this concept"
- "the art style is the trust; it's important to visually solve the game's questions"
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video 3Mx3r3qEUAY
jungkook's games general_discussion at 14:18 sentiment: positive
video_pk 6941 · mention_pk 20556
Click to watch at 14:18
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- New streamlined version of SPQF; development involvement discussed.
Cons
- Only a single play described; lacks long-term data.
Thematic elements
- family/board-game-cards
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- unknown — Not described in transcript.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I'm not doing great
- this is my entire income right now
- I miss doing the work I miss the people that I've worked with
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video 5QSvVsLbaUY
Unknown Channel playthrough at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 6592 · mention_pk 19518
Click to watch at 0:00
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Charmingly thematic with strong, appealing artwork and personality in every card
- Innovative twist on deck-building that emphasizes one-card-per-turn decision making
- Excellent production quality and a well-thought-out player aid; compact but sturdy components
Cons
- Can incur analysis paralysis at higher player counts due to many private/public decisions
- Park draw deck cycling can slow the pace in 2-player games
- Some perks balance could feel uneven, requiring careful balancing in different player counts
Thematic elements
- Childhood adventures, social interaction, resource management and fort-building
- Kids building forts in a neighborhood, collecting pizza and toys as they play with friends
- Whimsical, lighthearted, kid-centered with personal endgame objectives
Comparison games
- Root
- Oath
- The Crew
- Boy Rome
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building — Players start with a hand of cards representing kids and best friends; they draw up to five cards, but only play one card per turn.
- follow and boost actions — Most top actions can be followed by other players by matching suit or using a wild; private bottom actions are restricted to the active player.
- fort construction and scoring — Fort levels require discarding resources; higher levels yield increasingly more endgame points, with a macaroni sculpture awarded to the first level-five forter.
- hand/yard/lookout management — Discards go to the yard; best friends stay in discard unless recruited; lookouts provide ongoing boosts and can be improved.
- perks and lookout — Perk cards and lookout cards modify actions and provide ongoing bonuses or one-time effects; some perks enable extra turns or hand management tricks.
- private/public actions — Each card shows two actions; the bottom private action stays with the active player, while the top public action can be followed by others.
- Resource management — Resources come in as pizza and toys; resources are stored in a player's stuff area and can be moved to a pack for points.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game is a refreshing design
- It's a card game but it's quite thinky
- The theme of this game is we are kids and we are doing what kids do
- Sticky fingers is awesome
- Replayability is high due to made-up rules and perks
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video p6LJTsthqaY
Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 7:40 sentiment: positive
video_pk 5410 · mention_pk 16076
Click to watch at 7:40
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- beloved by the speaker
- great with friends
Cons
- solo mode not available yet
Thematic elements
- nostalgia / friendship
- childhood fort-building with imaginative play
- story-like social play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection / action drafting — build a fort by recruiting friends and planning activities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- none of these games have like an official solo mode but I really wish that they did
- I would play it way more if I could just play it by myself
- I would love a solo mode for Fort
- Hookie is one of my all-time favorite games
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video J7cs70HGO2Y
Foster the Meeple top_50_list at 0:00
video_pk 3908 · mention_pk 11414
Click to watch at 0:00
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 an experience
- it's incredibly mean in Cutthroat
- I would never stop playing it on BGA
- this is the best game one of the best games ever in my opinion
- it's crazy chaos I love this game
- it's not overly light racing game
- I love this game I wish so badly was on BGA
- it's an engine builder
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video OOlGupJ5hTk
OFPG Voices general_discussion at 29:47 sentiment: positive
video_pk 2232 · mention_pk 6507
Click to watch at 29:47
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Unique twist on deck-building
- Fun social interaction
- Accessible theme
Cons
- Heavier deck-building for some players
Thematic elements
- Imaginative play, social interaction
- Kids building forts and playing in the park
- light, social strategy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building — play and manage a deck of action cards
- exposure/hand-off — give unplayed cards to opponent for use
- hand management — discard unused cards to effect opponents
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we hear ofpg voices our goal is to make this world a better place one board gamer at a time
- being playful has power it is infectious unifying and gratifying
- humanity is a co-op we are co-opting together to make this world a better place
- treat people the way you want to be treated
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video iFXwfTmOtVE
Foster the Meatball top_10_list at 0:46 sentiment: positive
video_pk 1068 · mention_pk 3073
Click to watch at 0:46
Overall sentiment (raw)
Highly Positive
Pros
- Wonderful artwork
- Engaging theme
- Cats and Dogs expansion available
- Jamie's favorite choice
- Jeff's go-to game with Jamie
- Strong replayability
Cons
- Jeff prefers 2 players only
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- These games are games that we enjoy playing at two
- Easy to learn hard to master
- Every game is different
- This game is awesome the artwork is incredible
- If you're a couple and you're looking to get a significant other into board games, that is one to check out
- It's a game that's either your thing or it's not
- The more and more I play unmatched more and more I appreciate how good that game is designed
- I love this game I do not like to play it at more than two players
- It might be a masterpiece of two-player game
- Very mean and I just think at two player it just becomes so much more tight
- This is one of the most chaotic games I've ever played
- I love dueling games like I love any game where you are just like Head to Head playing out cards
- Every time where I have the opportunity to play it I want to play it
- I think it's my favorite two-player game
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Transcript Navigation
Showing 1–19 of 19