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Captain Swallow has always dreamed of pocketing a large nest egg in order to retire on a remote island – but he never counted on stiff competition from Captains Stanley Rackum, Dirk Chivers and others, greedy and cruel enemies who always manage to attack the same ships as him. If he wants to finally sink back and enjoy peaceful days in the sun, he must become the most cunning pirate!
In Libertalia, you must thwart the plans of competitive pirates over the course of three rounds while using cards that show the same crew members as your piratical comrades-in-arms. Yes, not only do they attack the same ships, but they employ the same type of ravenous scum that you do! Can you take advantage of the powers of your characters at the right time? Will you be outdone by a pirate smarter than you? Jump into the water and prove your tactical skills!
Year Published
2012
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Total mentions: 19
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top_10_list at 33:25
video_pk 62894 · mention_pk 155746
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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 the meanest game in my top 10, no question
- there's just always something exciting to do on your turn
- it's an absolute hit
- it's the best social deduction experience I've ever had
- the shortest playing time
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The Mill unboxing at 0:05 sentiment: positive
video_pk 62850 · mention_pk 155611
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Host expresses excitement about mixing in two new tile sides
- Host and spouse enjoy Libertalia and prefer the calm side
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)
- wife and I really love libertalia
- we prefer the calm side to the stormy
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the mill general_discussion at 2:42 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 62853 · mention_pk 155618
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
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)
- I am a huge dice throne fan and I am absolutely estatic about the dice Throne realm
- Sleeping Gods is one of my absolute favorite
- Vantage is going to be a 2025 game
- 7-year Journey seems like forever
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Get Into Games general_discussion at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 61708 · mention_pk 154395
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible entry point with family appeal
- Dynamic card interactions keep it lively
- Solid player interaction without direct conflict
Cons
- Can feel random with card draws
- Higher player counts may slow cadence
Thematic elements
- Deck-building, hand management and deception
- Pirate-infused heist and loot
- Lighthearted, accessible pirate theme
Comparison games
- Scythe
- My Little Scythe
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hand management — Players optimize their deck to maximize loot and deductions.
- Hidden Information — Some cards are kept secret, adding strategic ambiguity.
- set collection — Loot cards drive scoring opportunities as the round progresses.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "it's the best smelling board game there is"
- "Wingspan Asia is a perfect board game gift because two players can play it competitively learn how to play it"
- "Rise of Fenis has enhanced my love of Scythe"
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Dice Tower top_10_list at 13:23 sentiment: positive
video_pk 36220 · mention_pk 108456
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- rich powers, highly interactive
- great art and theme
Cons
- can feel heavy on randomness for some players
Thematic elements
- Pirates and treasure with chaotic powers
- Pirate crew deckbuilding
- Fast, power-packed
Comparison games
- Citadels
- Race for the Galaxy
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection — Choose combinations of cards and items to maximize victory points.
- set collection / scoring by items — Choose combinations of cards and items to maximize victory points.
- Simultaneous reveal — All players reveal cards with special abilities to gain advantages and score.
- simultaneous reveal cards / powers — All players reveal cards with special abilities to gain advantages and score.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's such a clean idea. It's so incredibly simple. But I love that you can teach this game in a minute.
- This is the game that kind of put Awaken Realms on a map.
- One surface in which you roll or flip and write. In every one of these games, everybody has their own sheet.
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Adam Porter top_30_list at 7:35 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12226 · mention_pk 35698
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging simultaneous play with meaningful variation per round
- rich thematic pirate flavor and replayability
Cons
- can be hard to find due to publication history
- some players may prefer more direct interaction
Thematic elements
- simultaneous action selection in a pirate world
- pirate crew and loot
- dynamic, chaotic, card-driven
Comparison games
- Compromat
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-based character powers — each round uses identical hands but different outcomes via characters
- loot and hand management — scoring via cards kept or played and contested loot
- Simultaneous action selection — players choose actions from a common pool and reveal together
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's delightful it's so beautifully illustrated such a nice production
- we played Isle of Cats a lot with my wife through lockdown
- Serrano is a rhyming game
- it's hilarious
- this game is absolutely you know desperately needs a reboot
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Rolling Dice and Taking Names analysis at 6:18 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 11083 · mention_pk 32590
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Fun, thematic pirate flavor with social interaction
- Accessible light-to-midweight design
Cons
- Certain thematic changes sparked debate (animal pirates in some editions)
- Thematic shift caused some purists to balk
Thematic elements
- Pirates and plunder
- Pirate-themed heist adventure on the high seas
- Light, swashbuckling chaos
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building / hand management — Players assemble hands to execute favorable pirate moves.
- Set collection / takedown of options — Players collect actions and cards that maximize seasonal rounds.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- you are buying a book by its cover
- theme does matter
- theme doesn't matter at all
- gameplay is more important than theme
- do nature themes suck
- logo has a squirrel who rolls dice
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Stonemire Games general_discussion at 0:57 sentiment: positive
video_pk 10788 · mention_pk 31831
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong thematic flavor tied to piracy
- engaging for strategy-focused players
Cons
- can be complex for beginners
Thematic elements
- loot, exploration, and risk
- Pirate-themed colonial era
- thematic adventure in a pirate republic
Comparison games
- Scythe
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- area_control — players vie for influence over actions or spaces on the board
- set_collection — collect items or loot to score points
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- My job is to serve you. My job is to bring joy to your tabletop.
- Expeditions ... is a sequel very much mechanically and thematically.
- We are here to serve you and bring joy to your tabletop.
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 8:11 sentiment: positive
video_pk 10578 · mention_pk 31160
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Dark, flavorful tone
- Engaging interaction with booty tracking
Cons
- Older reprint changes altered feel (controversial)
Thematic elements
- booty collection, card-driven actions
- Pirate crew on a ship seeking booty
- pirate-heist flavor, slightly grimy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- day/night powers — Each character may have day and night abilities to influence rounds
- deck-building with shared deck — Select personalities from a common deck to place on a ship and activate in order
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Blocky Mountains was infinitely replayable.
- This is an action selection game that involves dice.
- it's a fantastic dice chucking game
- Power Boats looks completely out of dog [ __ ] Looks ugly, unappealing
- the thrill you get of powering through the water and pulling off that amazing prediction of where you're going to go
- I love this game. It's just a nasty feel of it.
- ungrateful [ __ ] bastards.
- kill your own [ __ ] turkey.
- it's one of them stuffy Euro games
- The Mayan Calendar is a gimmick, but it works brilliantly
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The Broken Meeple review at 21:21 sentiment: negative
video_pk 10002 · mention_pk 29470
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- great artwork
- unique cards and designs
Cons
- player count dependent (only works well at 4 players)
- too random for outcome determination
- difficulty finding right player count
- can win with completely random play
- chance dictates victory more than strategy
Thematic elements
- piracy
- adventure
- shared wealth
Comparison games
- Gail Crest version
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's only a game
- you're listening to the broken meeple show a podcast that speaks passionately about board games
- I am very much a cold blooded I'm a cold blooded lizard I need cold
- the top 50 has finally finished finally it's done
- there is nothing apart from it being bright and sunny there is nothing about the summer that really gets me like you know excited or interested because it's just too hot
- I look at these top 50s uh they certainly increase a bit
- there's a lot of good feedback in terms of what's up next hard to say really
- I would give it at least a seven out of 10 right now and say it's good
- the Arkham Horror games are still pretty solid and you know they're fun to play but they are definitely getting to a point where I don't think I can uh like really say that they're practical
- my tastes were new at that point you know I respected terroriser for its thiness
- I have definitely developed to want more theme in my games
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Three Minute Board Games top_10_list at 17:29 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 8691 · mention_pk 25617
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- clever design with same cards
- lots of second-guessing
- improved new edition
- fun for take-that lovers
Cons
- new art not as good as original
Thematic elements
- pirate cards and planning
- pirate island
- strategic_guessing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card selection — same cards everyone plays one card per turn
- Simultaneous Play — simultaneous card play with different approach
- take that — take that mechanic
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is my list the video says the top 100 board games of all time but it really is just my top 100 board games of all time
- three minute board games is an independent channel we dont take money from publishers and we do not do any form of paid content
- Mosaic has the ambitious goal of being a civilization game that can be played in two to three hours and it very much succeeds at this goal
- a game that does not need to be played with a traitor because the inherent selfish goals in this game created enough internal conflict
- I love space racing games and space corp is the game that is most racy as far as space racers go
- the term I use instead of gateway game is foundation game
- Sentinels could easily be a forever game the kind of game you just play over and over and over and over again endlessly
- Modern Art is a simple and brilliant and beautiful game and easily the best pure auction game Ive ever played
- Black Orchestra models some very clever things about how conspiracy is run
- when I asked the question hey what game should I play with my non-gamer friend who's interested in gaming but hasn't done much gaming I almost always answer Sentient Golem Edition
- Arkham Horror is the game that really made board gaming my number one hobby
- there are a few things more fun and rewarding in board gaming than organizing a fight in the arena
- Twilight Struggle is one of the best head-to-head games out there
- Santorini is the definition of an elegant design
- Arkham Horror the card game absolutely should be for you it's a hundred percent for me and it is my number one game of 2023
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Board Game Coffee general_discussion at 13:53 sentiment: positive
video_pk 7495 · mention_pk 22248
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- dynamic player interaction
- strong theme
Cons
- potentially mean for some players
Thematic elements
- mutiny and treasure extraction
- pirate-themed heist
- competitive negotiation and set collection
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hand management and bidding — players bid and negotiate to achieve goals and gather treasure
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a time travel chest and it's really well done
- i dug it
- i'm sold so i want to play the game that lights up
- blue clues with benedict cumberbatch
- I got 84 gold
- this is gamma so far gamma's been
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Three Minute Board Games analysis at 10:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast
- backstabbing and clever
- equal starting conditions
Cons
- art on newer version criticized by some players
Thematic elements
- deck/hand management with backstabbing and hidden information
- Pirate-themed world
- fast, brutal negotiation and competition
Comparison games
- Dominion
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card drafting / selection — players select from a shared pool of cards with equal starts
- score maximization — points come from selecting and playing cards effectively
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- these awards are 100% my Awards
- Acropolis is a very fast-paced tile Drafting and set collection game
- three-dimensionality... stacking things up in the game does get you more points
- this game does very little that is original that hasn't been covered in other games before
- it's such a nice tight package of a game everything is just in there
- I'm a massive Motorsport fan
- Heat Pedal to the Metal is our game of the year; our solo game of the year; our patron's choice
- the best New Zealand game of the year is Scholars of the South Tigress
- the fact you get a limited number of cards but everyone gets the same card so it all starts off from equal positions
- it's fast it's vicious, backstabbing, and it's clever
- this is such a cool racing game that feels like a racing game
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Three Minute Board Game game_review at 0:11 sentiment: positive
video_pk 6032 · mention_pk 17854
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Every player gets the same cards, making it fair and challenging
- Encourages mind games and strategic planning
- Nifty 40-character pool creates variability and replayability
- Tension and take-that are balanced and entertaining
Cons
- Can be too aggressive for players who hate losing
- Not ideal for players who prefer solo/less interactive gameplay
Thematic elements
- piracy, crew management, cutthroat competition
- Skyship pirates on voyages to collect wealth
- competitive, mind-game driven
Comparison games
- King of Tokyo
- Seven Wonders
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card drafting — Players draft crew cards and loot tokens; cards are revealed and ordered by value
- Day/Night/Dawn actions — Day actions with interactions, Dawn loot selection with powers, Night actions with special abilities
- Global powers and tokens — Loot tokens come with powers; B-side adds more nasty powers; tokens can be mixed and matched
- hand management — Managing a hand of crew cards with different effects
- Loot/token economy — Draft loot tokens; convert into money; tokens provide resources and powers
- Simultaneous reveal — Cards are revealed together and sorted by numerical value; ties broken by reputation track
- Simultaneous reveal and ordering — Cards are revealed together and sorted by numerical value; ties broken by reputation track
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Libertalia was a real surprise for me and I'm gonna say it up front I really appreciate just how petty and vicious this game can be
- The best thing about this game is that everyone gets the same cards, it's very fair and it also leads to a lot of Mind Games
- However if you like multiplayer Solitaire where no one can really impact you or derail your plans this ain't for you
- For even more in your face gameplay try King of Tokyo
- But if you like card plan drafting but want less conflict try Seven Wonders
- Libertalia, complete with predictable animal retheme, gold medal game
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Three Minute Board Games general_discussion at 6:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Reprint available
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Pirate economics
- Pirate haven
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I used to call this a shelf of shame that was a pretty common thing to call it back in the day and I don't never really liked that term because I don't feel shame that I haven't got to these games
- this is mostly work like this is just a backload of things I probably should get to
- people will still be looking for it
- it doesn't matter if the game is like 20 years old people will still be looking for it
- I've painted this one and I spent a lot of time doing it
- there's no point putting them on the channel I think both of them have been out of print for like a decade
- one of the worst kickstarters by one of the worst studios in board gaming history
- Golden Bell Studios did everything wrong you could possibly think of
- purely toxic company run by incredibly terrible people
- it would be kind of a joke that I'd be able to do a three minute video of feudum
- this game has a tutorial video online that's like 40 minutes long
- The Rose explanation video feels like a parody but it's actually how the game is played
- nothing personally to me puts me off playing a game that then sitting down unboxing it and having a craft assignment
- stop making me spend hours assembling your damn games
- this is an uncontrollable mess right now
- I'm a full-time dad and I'm really doing this in the evenings
- I have a finite space and also it just puts pressure and stress on me having a whole bunch of crap there that I know I'm not going to get to
- I'm going to do a big cull
- I will be published by this company but that doesn't mean I'm going to be slavishly devoted to every single game they put out
- I am a sucker for cute animal games like I really am
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Board Game Wales general_discussion at 6:45 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fantastic theme
- Beautiful artwork
- Rich for discussion and strategy
Cons
- Can be chaotic or frustrating for some players
Thematic elements
- simultaneous action selection and theft
- pirate crew seeking treasure
- swashbuckling, chaotic
Comparison games
- Get Bit
- Citadels
- Race for the Galaxy
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hand management & deployment — Characters (cards) drive actions; ordering and timing matter.
- set collection / objective cards — Complete objectives to gain treasure and victory points.
- Simultaneous action selection — All players secretly choose actions and reveal simultaneously, creating chaos and strategy.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Bandu is fantastic and hasn't really been surpassed as a simple dexterity stacking game
- extremely accessible extremely fun for all different ages
- this is essentially the European version but it goes down a very different route in terms of its graphics and puzzles
- Libertalia I find hugely enjoyable, it's got a fantastic theme and there's so much going on that you barely notice the frustration of that car play and not being able to judge what other people are going to do
- San Juan holds up to this day
- in Yin one player is black and the other white
- it's a master piece
- Power Grid fantastic game
- Tigris and Euphrates is a masterpiece
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Board Game Coffee general_discussion at 3:59 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Thematic pirate setting
- Competitive tension between players
Cons
- Unknowns around app or integration in play
- Complex setup for new players
Thematic elements
- Piracy, exploration, plunder
- Pirate-era island
- Competitive; player-driven with hidden information and drafting
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- libertalia the new game from stone meyer
- distilled is a lot of fun distilled i think really does a good job
- i am so pumped i love unmatched i am too i really like it
- t-rex looks wicked but i still like unmatched just don't use the bathroom around it
- detective there's a batman licensed version of detectives which is called everyone lives coming out
- sagrada has a new expansion called glory glory
- we're about to play dune imperium now
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Actualol top_10_list at 11:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- tight control of timing and interaction
- high-temptation for strategic play without overly long rounds
Cons
- luck of the draw can influence outcomes
- requires careful tracking of opponents' intentions
Thematic elements
- everycrew for themselves; pirates vying for gold
- pirate competition in a mishmash of locations
- direct confrontation with hand management and timing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven action ordering — play a card to determine turn order and actions
- Simultaneous card play — everyone has the sameHand; timing decides loot priority
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's free it doesn't need a fancy computer
- it's a race to get to the top of three parts and when someone finishes one that path is closed
- perudo is an old classic that still holds up
- it's a game of survival
- it's like traversing an IKEA where there's only one of everything
- six nymph is fast chaotic fun
- it's every man or woman for themselves at each other's throats
- Cult Express is a rollicking fun not to be taken seriously
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The Broken Meeple general_discussion at 3:22 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
- delivery issues (DPD sent to wrong address)
Thematic elements
- piracy
- treasure
- swashbuckling
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- you're listening to the broken meeple show a podcast that speaks passionately about board games
- i'm trying to keep this episode a little bit shorter
- i'm the sort of person who likes to play the sport not watch it
- i started my new job what two weeks ago now and it's going well
- all i hear about tsu is that if you play with anybody who knows how to play the game they're going to hate your guts afterwards
- ryan lockett what are you on so what are you seriously on
- this guy does not sleep this guy does not age
- this is just way too much stuff for one single person to undertake it's crazy
- i don't want to have to care anymore about sleep or aging
- convert me into a machine and i'll join the robot uprising
- it's only a game
- i am mainly just a case of i'll wait and see
- the amount of buzz that game has got has to put it at the top ten
- so many games so little time well who'd be a content creator with a job anyway
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