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2021
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Description
Go back in time to the prehistoric era of Kingdomino!
Kingdomino Origins plays similarly to the original game, but introduces new components for additional actions and new ways to score points. Regions in your territory will earn you points if they contain fire. Fire is either part of your terrains or earned by adding dominoes with volcanoes. There are three game modes to play:
The first one introduces fire and volcanoes;
The second mode uses wooden resources;
And the third one features cavemen tokens.
You earn points by collecting resources, with additional points when you have the majority of a type of resources. These resources allow you to bring cavemen to your territory, and each type of caveman has its own way to give you points based on their position.
—description from the publisher
Kingdomino Family
(6 games)
Part of the Kingdomino family — see Kingdomino for the combined view.
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Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews Top 10 List at 6:35 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- evolution of a beloved domino系列 with nice components
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- tile placement with domino-inspired design
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- "this is going to be a really hard list"
- "the cover art is amazing"
- "pop-up book game"
- "it's a game but it's a pop-up book"
- "all new monsters every single one of these monsters has all new wind conditions"
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kovray Top 5 List at 3:46 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Multiple modes increases accessibility
- Fun theme
- Good for introducing new players
Cons
- Theme may not appeal to all
- Can be simplified for advanced players
Thematic elements
- kingdom-building with domino tiling
- prehistoric kingdoms with mammoths and volcanoes
- family-friendly, approachable
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — areas scoring based on symbol multipliers
- Dice Placement — place domino tiles to maximize fire symbols/territory
- multi-mode design — three game modes from basic to more complex
- set collection/area scoring — areas scoring based on symbol multipliers
- top placement of dominoes — place domino tiles to maximize fire symbols/territory
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is the five games we've decided to bring to our family
- we'll do that at the end of the video so stay tuned
- mind management... wow
- there's so many little easter eggs in it that it's just so much fun to play
- these are the games that we've never introduced to our families
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Watch It Played Top 10 List at 15:48 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Love those cave person meeples.
- Curious to try this one out.
Cons
- I didn't love how Queen Domino built on it.
Thematic elements
- The prehistoric era of King Domino
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- scoring — Regions in players' territories earn points if they contain fire, which is either part of the train or earned by adding dominoes that contain volcanoes.
- Tile Placement — Plays similar to the original game but introduces new components for additional actions.
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- What a game very easy to make real life enemies when they snatch victory from you in the final round not that I hold any grudges or anything
- Drawing for cards and playing them lost in time and space is a nice theme for Fluxx
- All in all in all in all in all in all in
- Such a great game and the frustration of almost having it worked out is definitely part of the fun
- Pearls add versatility to existing strategies and open up new paths to victory.
- It's the game that brought me into the hobby.
- This Marvel version really makes me want to dive in.
- More content for one of the best card games out there.
- Every artist working on this game keeps bringing the good stuff, expansion after expansion, card after card. Chef's kiss
- Curious to try this one out though. Love those cave person meeples
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All You Can Board Discussion sentiment: positive
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- the best game in your collection is bears versus babies
- we prioritize patrons
- you gotta flip the box upside down or the other way around
- top shelf villain
- this is a really nice little hobby zone kind of thing
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All You Can Board Discussion sentiment: positive
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Quotes (from this video)
- the best game in your collection is bears versus babies
- we prioritize patrons
- you gotta flip the box upside down or the other way around
- top shelf villain
- this is a really nice little hobby zone kind of thing
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All You Can Board Discussion sentiment: positive
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Quotes (from this video)
- the best game in your collection is bears versus babies
- we prioritize patrons
- you gotta flip the box upside down or the other way around
- top shelf villain
- this is a really nice little hobby zone kind of thing
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All You Can Board Discussion sentiment: positive
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Quotes (from this video)
- the best game in your collection is bears versus babies
- we prioritize patrons
- you gotta flip the box upside down or the other way around
- top shelf villain
- this is a really nice little hobby zone kind of thing
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Watch It Played News at 9:08 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Taking control of territories with fire.
- Stone Age
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Territory control — Players take control of territories.
- Tile Placement — Implied by the King Domino lineage.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Unfathomable, a new game in the Arkham Horror Files universe.
- Does this sound a lot like the reprint of Battlestar Galactica that was rumored with an Arkham Horror theme? Big time.
- Valor and Villainy: Ludwig's Labyrinth, a one to six player co-op adventure game.
- Disney Sidekicks: It's all about the true hero's journey, the sidekick.
- Divinus: Ancient Greece is being invaded by the Pantheon of Nordic gods.
- Savannah Park, designed by renowned designer duo Kramer and Kiesling.
- Tales of Arabian Nights: Z-Man are closing the book on the game and putting it to bed.
- King Domino Origins: takes the kingdom back to the stone age.
- Bella Magicka: has you play as an evil lord recruiting monsters.
- Neoville: building a harmonious city of skyscrapers and nature.
- Zoom in Barcelona: a fantastic hand management, photo collecting love letter to Barcelona.
- The Queer Games Bundle 2021: a collection of over 200 titles for $60, supporting queer creators.
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Top List at 19:34 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Offers a slightly more complex version of King Domino
- Includes fun prehistoric-themed modules
- Visually appealing components like mammoth tokens and exploding volcanoes
Cons
- None explicitly mentioned
Thematic elements
- Caveman survival
- Prehistoric
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Drafting — selecting tiles
- Modular Board — includes two additional modules
- Set Collection — connecting matching terrain types
- Tile Placement — building out a thing
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- i would actually i would take this one over plain seven wonders any day of the week
- it's such a solid kind of strategic two-player game
- this is we always talk about building out this is like the original building out a big map game
- i cannot believe that we still have not had a section where we've had a game crossover
- i find next time there must be at least one that we'll have in the same section
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Allies or Enemies Discussion at 9:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- module options add varied difficulty without overcomplication
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tile Placement — caveman-themed tiles are placed to optimize scoring via terrain and resources.
- tile_placement — caveman-themed tiles are placed to optimize scoring via terrain and resources.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Arc Nova was our most played game last year in terms of the length of time that we played it.
- the audio bit is holy cow nine days it's such a difference
- I love cats Explore and Draw every single day of the week
- it's just it's great to have a framework for fun
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Allies or Enemies Top 100 List at 18:14 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- gateway-friendly with strong visual appeal
- two-player drafts are engaging
Cons
- not as deep as heavier euro titles
Thematic elements
- tile drafting, territory expansion
- medieval kingdom building with domino tiles
- light, family-friendly
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- tile drafting — draft and place domino-like tiles to build a kingdom
- two-player drafting emphasis — two-player drafting adds strategic tension
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's what I always hope exploration games are gonna be
- it's the right amount of deep and simple
- it's so inviting how everything is put together
- Meadow is gorgeous I mean the artwork is incredible
- this is a racing betting game
- the cards for the national parks all look lovely
- it's basically Jane Austen and Downton Abbey in a satirical form
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kovray Review at 0:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Easy to learn and quick to play
- Good progression from simple to more complex
- High variability across modes
- Strong production value and thematic flavor (volcanoes, tokens)
- Nostalgia for domino fans and approachable for new players
Cons
- Not for players who dislike spatial patterning or the 5x5 grid concept
- Tile availability can be frustrating when you don't get desired tiles
- Open information and planning can be challenging for some players
- Might not be as 'meaty' as heavier abstracts for some gamers
Thematic elements
- tribe-building; prehistoric settlement
- Stone Age era
Comparison games
- Queen Domino
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- 5x5 scoring grid and terrain matching — Players build a five-by-five grid, connecting matching terrains and leveraging fires for scoring.
- Domino drafting and placement — On a turn you take the domino from beneath your meeple and place it onto your board, matching edges with neighboring tiles; the starting tile is wild.
- Tile scarcity and open information — A sheet tracks remaining tiles; players know counts but not exact order.
- Tribe mode with cave people — Tribe mode adds gay people that grant scoring abilities or modify boards via resources.
- Turn order via face-up tiles — A face-up tile is chosen to determine turn order for the next round.
- Volcano mechanics and fires — Volcano tiles erupt, spreading fire to adjacent terrains; fires act as multipliers for scoring.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really like this game
- it's pretty easy to learn
- this is the best one yet out of all of them
- nostalgia element here for if you ever played dominoes
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Board Gaming Ramblings Discussion at 9:34 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent version of the domino concept
- Accessible and fast to teach
Cons
- Not essential if you already own the base game
Thematic elements
- domino-style tile placement in antiquity
- early kingdom building
- light, accessible
Comparison games
- King Domino
- Dominion
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Tile Placement — Players place domino-like tiles to build a kingdom, aiming for synergy and scoring.
- Tile placement / area control — Players place domino-like tiles to build a kingdom, aiming for synergy and scoring.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "one two three boom"
- "it's a keep from both of us"
- "it's a very simple dexterity Speed game"
- "we're back I never left"
- "you can play it many times in a row"
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Board Gaming Ramblings Discussion at 16:26 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- perceived improvement over previous King Domino iteration
- accessible entry point into strategy for families
Cons
- limited exploratory depth in the transcript
- unclear publisher/designer data from the footage
Thematic elements
- family-friendly strategic tile drafting and placement
- kingdom-building with domino-like tile placement
- light, approachable, casual strategy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- tile placement / domino-like drafting — place tiles to build your kingdom and maximize scoring opportunities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's crazy it's happening
- it's a castle and it's raining
- we're hoping that we'll get the other two suitcases soon
- we did okay this time, we have clothes and we have the luggage now
- it's the new releases hall, the room is big and a bit untidy but it's going to be filled with punch boards and games
- i liked it, it's simple and good entry-level design by phil walker harding
- it's awesome to see boone lake here, we didn't think it would be here
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The Cardboard Herald Interview at 39:57 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Three play modes in one box
- Standalone with no required expansions
Cons
- Potentially more setup due to multiple modes
Thematic elements
- domino-style tile drafting in a prehistoric kingdom
- prehistoric era
- foundational theme with modular play options
Comparison games
- King Domino
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Resource Management — Three levels of play with varying complexity and a volcanic mechanic
- resource management with volcano tokens — Three levels of play with varying complexity and a volcanic mechanic
- tile drafting / domino-like drafting — Draft and place tiles to build a kingdom
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- gaming is social relations
- solo variants are house rules
- my games are my games
- it's not a competition with myself
- i'm designing the games i want to play myself
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