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Happy Salmon is a simple, ultra-fast, very silly card game.
There are no turns. Players call out the action shown on their cards as fast as they can. When two players have a match, they celebrate by performing the action. Actions include the classic "High 5", the unifying "Pound It", the frantic "Switcheroo", and the delightful and bizarre "Happy Salmon".
Each time a player celebrates a match, they quickly discard a card. The first person to get rid of all their cards wins.
Year Published
2016
Transcript Analysis
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Adam Porter top_10_list at 3:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Ideal icebreaker and party filler
- Lively, loud, and engaging; great for gatherings
Cons
- Noisy play may overwhelm quieter players
- Less depth for serious gamers
Thematic elements
- Frenetic social action
- Party/family vibe with quick interactions
- Fast-paced, chaotic and energetic
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card shedding and discard — Players discard cards as they match or fail prompts, leading to quick eliminations.
- Fist bump/high five social actions — Players attempt to find cards that match the action called out and execute it quickly.
- Single-round speed play — Each round is very short, with rapid cycling of hands.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's got gorgeous artwork to it
- I think there's multiple editions perhaps they've got different artwork
- it's in the same range as that really good trick taking game
- This is the very definition of a filler game right you're not going to play this for long two minutes per game you'll probably play it four or five times
- it's loud really frantic really active
- anomia is a hilarious game right where you've got a central deck of cards you turn over
- it's absolutely hilarious
- this is a Twist on rock paper scissors
- it's the Mind is this turned into a card game so you've got a hand of cards with different numbers on them and the numbers all go in a sequence
- it's Cooperative you're trying to succeed at getting rid of all your cards
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Adam Porter's Board Game Channel analysis at 18:53:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Invigorating and fun gameplay
- Great for diverse language groups
- Fast-paced (30 seconds to 1 minute per round)
- Works with young players
- Creates genuine excitement and social bonding
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Physical interaction and celebration
- Social party game
- Chaotic fun
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Simultaneous physical action matching — Players simultaneously draw cards indicating physical actions (fist bump, high five, slap wrists, switch) and find matching players to execute the action with
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- that sense of destruction sheer destruction of the playing space and you don't get that much in board games
- i think that's a really nice level of interaction in games because it's not mean spirited it's not vindictive but it still means you've got to constantly keep thinking
- i've got my own deck that alone is exciting and different to the vast majority of games that i had played in the past
- the deck is created as we play we're buying cards from a central pool
- everybody's got a bit of the same information a bit of different information and it makes the game really really intriguing
- everybody's running around a table shouting over each other trying to find the people with the same card
- i've played it with my german family and my english family who can't speak to each other because i don't speak the same language but they could all play happy salmon together
- everyone's got their own set of poker dice and they're rolling them all at the same time you're not having to wait for somebody else
- these are just the most fantastic little components that i've i've found in games i absolutely love them
- it takes six minutes to play which is three rounds of drawing one minutes each and three rounds of guessing one minute each
- it's so frustrating it just gets in the way it's not fun
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Our Family Plays Games general_discussion at 17:55 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- extremely accessible for all ages
- rapid rounds keep energy high and humor flowing
- great for a party setting with mixed gamer and non-gamer players
Cons
- low depth; replay value relies on social dynamics
- theme is lightweight and may not appeal to players seeking strategic weight
Thematic elements
- fast, silly interactions and high-energy play
- Party/social gathering with quick interactions
- light, social
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action-based pairing / fast actions — players perform a simple action or gesture (e.g., high-five) when cards align, aiming to be the first to complete a cue and claim the round
- rapid-fire rounds — the game consists of many short, back-to-back rounds that keep the energy high and allow for broad participation
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I'm already getting my wish of Terraforming Mars going into it.
- Stranger Things Upside Down is coming straight to retail in 2023.
- The global board game market size is growing and mainstream, and we're part of that wave.
- Happy Salmon is being given away as part of the festivities, which is a fun party game to kick off the holidays.
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Adam Porter general_discussion at 2:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Works really well with 6 players
- Over in 2 minutes
- Can be played repeatedly
- Great for filling time while waiting for late players
Cons
- Extremely inappropriate for funeral receptions
- Too loud and frantic
Thematic elements
- Fish party game
- Aquatic
- Frantic party
Comparison games
- Doodle Rush
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity — Physical coordination
- Quick Play — Games finish in 2 minutes
- real-time — Simultaneous player actions
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- a series of videos where I take a bunch of different possible scenarios some of them provided by you the viewers and I shuffle them up into a deck of cards I reveal a scenario and roll a dice to see how many players I've got
- I got in lots of trouble last time for using the word dice as a singular so we'll be sticking with die as long as I remember today
- everything economic uh that I really really love seems to cap out at five players
- I can't imagine how long it would take so I think that would probably ruin ruin game
- frankly I played that with uh two players once and we gave up after about seven hours
- there's some good ones but most games before 1995 would ruin game night if you tried to play them today
- you're not allowed to speak to each other and you're playing against the time so it's very frantic
- the only way you're able to communicate is by tapping this wooden token to say look I need you to do something
- I think Mysterium would fall apart if they didn't speak the language and that's odd isn't it because it does isn't a game that has any text in it
- I think a terrible idea there's not that much interaction and the game gets longer with each player that you add
- I don't understand the people who put down a big you know they stick down Scythe in front of kids or boast about the fact their four-year-old can play sides
- there's no reason to be playing um Snakes and Ladders or or Candyland I would say not that Candyland is a big thing in the UK
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Actual L top_10_list at 3:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- high energy, inclusive, family-friendly
Cons
- may be chaotic for some groups
Thematic elements
- chaotic energy, fast play
- quick party reactions around the table
- family-friendly, silly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Simultaneous Play — No turns; everyone acts at the same time
- speed/dexterity — Players perform quick actions such as high fives or handshake to discard cards.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I'm John Perkus thanks for watching and Merry Christmas
- Beasts of Balance this game will Captivate you
- The 3D ship brings you into the story of the game
- pandemic Iberia gives you the feeling of being a hero trying to save the world in a Race Against Time
- Code Names Pictures is the perfect gift to buy yourself keep your family entertained and have them arguing over Clues instead of politics
- Sushi go party is a great gift because it's incredibly cute it's a really enjoyable game that's quick to pick up and different every time you play it
- Dream Home is the perfect gift for people new to board gaming within minutes you're not just playing you're hooked
- Celestia is a great game for a friend who would enjoy the bluffing and social aspect
- Happy Salmon is a wonderful burst of energy competitiveness and excitement
- I'm actual L on Facebook and Twitter I'm John perkus
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Adam Porter’s Board Game Vlog top_100_list at 8:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- highly social, great for weddings and gatherings
- very quick rounds
Cons
- light weight may not appeal to all gamers
Thematic elements
- fun, chaotic high-energy interactions
- social party game with quick interactions
- party game whimsy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- group participation — supports large groups with up to 12 players
- simultaneous action — players perform actions (high five, fist bump, etc.) in sync around the table
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is top 100 games for adam in wales
- it's entirely subjective right
- there are going to be some games on this list that are objectively poor games but i've had a fantastic time with them in the past
- the emotional connection is what drives the list
- happy salmon was a huge hit
- it's chaotic but it's really really fun
- I was hooked because I loved ice games
- this is a roll and write game
- it's a memory element
- it's the only collectible card game that i've ever played
- the sheriff's badge
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Foster the Meatball general_discussion at 2:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very high-energy party vibe; great icebreaker
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Mysterium
- Clue
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's so much fun
- the art is just beautiful
- I would love to buy it
- this is a fantastic drawing party game
- it's adorable
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Dice Tower discussion at 15:05 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Party game fun
- Encourages silly behavior
- Card counting strategy
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- party
- physical
- fun
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- When the leaves won't, Vegas will. That's the official slogan of Dice Tower West
- Heliocentrism
- This game is broken and it can just go off the rails, but that's the fun
- Pocket Galactic
- I would love to watch this one and not play it
- Card counting is a valid strategy in Happy Salmon
- This is like crypto on speed
- Dead on, pun intended
- You would be surprised to see just how much strategery would come out
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Adam's Board Game Wales personal_vlog at 6:17 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- super quick gameplay
- barely any rules
- great for kids
- creates chaos and fun
- easy to learn through watching
- attractive packaging (fish design)
Cons
- may be too silly for some audiences
- requires physical space to play
Thematic elements
- silly
- chaotic
- party game
Comparison games
- Doodle Rush
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- board games are sort of absolutely central to my life really and my being my makeup and also to my relationship the relationship with evenness that's what we do we play games
- the thing about this one is I want simple games I want games which are very very small I want to be able to put them one on each of the tables
- I'm very proud of the games I've made I want to be able to show the games off to people I haven't seen for a long time
- this is what I would call a pure game it's one mechanism and that mechanism is fun that mechanism is just lying to your friends or telling the truth
- I would play this any time I absolutely love it
- it's a card game classic okay it's a staple
- every time we end up laughing every time we attract a big crowd
- it's a really good game for children but it's also a really good game for adults who don't play many games
- the great thing is I've got a German version so I can put that you know where the German contingent at the wedding can play it
- the ingenious thing is the fact that there's always a match between two two cards but only ever one thing matches it's a mathematical marvel
- it's gonna be a game that that the German people can easily pick up without me needing to have a separate sort of German Edition
- a bunch of my friends will feel more comfortable sitting down and playing a board game than they will dancing and getting rekt
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Board Game Coffee general_discussion at 3:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- short play time
- great for casual gatherings
Cons
- limited strategic depth
Thematic elements
- light, silly party vibes
- casual, breezy
Comparison games
- Love Letter
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- speed actions — players perform fast social actions to outpace others
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we are going to give away board games to you
- this is such a great game
- stronghold games thank you so much for supplying this
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Actual Oh these are the board games I've been playing lately general_discussion at 19:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- exceptionally kinetic, high energy
- great for kids and large groups
- simple to teach and fast to play
Cons
- very light; limited strategic depth
- repetition can wear on some players
Thematic elements
- social interaction, high-energy quick rounds
- fast, chaotic party game
- playful and kinetic
Comparison games
- Funky Chicken
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- social signaling and matching cards — Players look for matching cards and perform actions like high-fives, fist bumps, etc., to clear cards.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I think this one would be great for families if you like escape room games or if you're trying to get your kids into ball games and you want something there is very simple
- there's five games in the campaign it certainly would be replayable but I think once you've explored it it loses some of that reveal nature of it
- it's a really nice approachable theme that is adventure island
- I really like that method of teaching again
- I would highly recommend funky chicken if you like the sound of it
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