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The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and you know just what to do — gather your friends to fly some kites!
In Kites, everyone works together to keep all their kites — represented by colorful sand timers — in the air. Take turns playing cards, flipping the sand timers, and coordinating with other players to ensure none of the timers run out. If it does, a kite has crashed! Add complication cards for additional challenges.
Play all of the kite cards in the deck, and everybody wins!
Year Published
2022
Transcript Analysis
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Rolling Dice and Taking Names general_discussion at 1:11:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast, tense, easy to teach
- high interaction and verbal engagement
- short playtime fits well for a quick session
Cons
- timer variance can be chaotic for some players
- replayability tied to timer order; can feel random
Thematic elements
- timing, risk, and air-sculpted control
- airborne kite competition; urban aerial sport
- abstract
Comparison games
- Blitzkrieg
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- color-token timers — each kite color corresponds to a timer; running out of a color ends that kite’s presence
- lightweight card drafting/stack interaction — players choose which kite cards to play while managing the state of multiple timers
- simultaneous action resolution with timers — players flip sand timers when playing kite cards; timers control pacing and end-of-round pressure
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a fast moving game
- it's like checkers on steroids
- life is a highway my friend
- the painted canyon is awe-inspiring
- calmly talk to each other
- communication is key in this game
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OFPG Voices general_discussion at 11:48 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- cooperative theme
- innovative timer mechanic
- quick to teach
- family friendly
Cons
- potentially luck-driven
- limited replayability
Thematic elements
- cooperation under time pressure
- summertime cooperative session to keep kites flying
- abstract thematic
Comparison games
- Catan
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative gameplay — players work together to keep sand timers from running out
- hand management — managing dealt kite cards to avoid timer failures
- timer flipping — flipping sand timers when playing kite cards
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- enlightened growth makes you a better person
- our goal is to make this world a better place one board gamer at a time
- this is a game that my students would love
- it's a quick get it in where you can fit it in
- an excellent analogy because trying to keep a bunch of plates spinning can be quite frustrating
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Mighty Suggested Game Production game_review at 2:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fast, chaotic, and highly engaging
- Great for new players and game nights
- Short playtime with high energy
- Encourages teamwork and quick thinking
Cons
- Can be chaotic and slightly overwhelming for very large groups
- Timer fiddliness may frustrate some players
- Requires strong communication to stay synchronized
Thematic elements
- team communication under time pressure
- Cooperative kite-flying context with real-time pressure
- none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative signaling and pacing — Communication and quick reading of the table state are essential to keep flow and avoid bottlenecks.
- Real-time cooperative play — Players work together in real time, coordinating actions to keep kites aloft and progress when playing kite cards.
- Timer-driven tension — Sand timers of varying lengths drive pacing; players must juggle multiple timers to avoid a collapse.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this game is fast and chaotic but it's also super fun
- perfect appetizer for your game night that's quick and easy
- i really enjoyed this game
- ahoy was a great medium weight game
- fans of root are really gonna like ahoy
- this game is super simple and really fast paced but it leads to a ton of laughs
- end your game night on a high note
- if you're looking for the next big party game to finish off your game night
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Board Game Coffee general_discussion at 14:18 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to learn and quick to play
- fun balancing mechanic that scales with players
Cons
- thematic depth is light; best for families or casual groups
Thematic elements
- balance and timing with a light, family-friendly feel
- colorful kite festival with hourglass mechanic
- quick, tense turns as players try to keep the hourglasses flowing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- timing-based dexterity/placement — players flip hourglasses to advance or block others while maintaining flow
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the matrix mechanic changes how you buy and when you fight—adds tension
- it's cool that you must exit the matrix to buy and upgrade—adds tension
- the Goooddies minis look great on the table
- hourglass mechanic in kite game is a tension-builder
- the art and components feel premium in Gutenberg
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OFPG Voices top_10_list at 7:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent for family gatherings
- Lively chaos and lots of laughs
- Intuitive and quick to teach
Cons
- Can be chaotic; some players may prefer stricter structure
- Requires constant communication and pace control
Thematic elements
- flight, teamwork, chaos
- Family-facing cooperative session with sand-timer mechanics
- high-energy family puzzle-solving
Comparison games
- Codenames Duet
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative card play with time pressure — Players discard cards to collectively keep sand timers in the air; success depends on maintaining a continuous flow until all cards are cleared.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the first one on my list is a co-op game for two players
- this one is codenames duet from cge
- it's all about how well do you know your partner to be able to create the great clues
- the sand timers… those are the kites that you're trying to keep in the air
- perfect for those family get-togethers
- you can bail out early and however many cards you're gonna have in your hand will determine the amount of points you give your opponent
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