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Millennium Blades is a CCG-Simulator -- A game in which you play as a group of friends who play the fictional CCG "Millennium Blades". The game draws heavily on Manga/Anime inspiration for its art, and parodies Magic: the Gathering, Yugioh, and many other collectible games.
In this game you will build decks, play the meta, acquire valuable collections, crack open random boosters, and compete in tournaments for prizes and fame. The game takes you from Starter Deck to Regionals in about 2-3 hours. The game features a system of card pods, where you will play with about 400 of the base game’s 600 cards every game.
Multiple games can also be chained together to form a Campaign, going from Regionals to Nationals in game 2 and from Nationals to Worlds in game 3, with each game introducing ever more powerful cards and higher stakes, but also resetting the power of the game so that each player has a fair chance to win each 'season' of the campaign.
At its heart, it’s a commodity trading game, except that instead of cubes or stocks, the things you’ll be buying, selling, and speculating on are trading cards that can be used throughout the game in periodic tournaments. By trading wisely, playing the market, working together with friends, building collections, and winning tournaments, you’ll secure points and become the Millennium Blades World Champion.
Year Published
2016
Transcript Analysis
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Rolls in the Family top_30_list at 7:14 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- immersive theme, big replayability
- content-rich components and market feel
Cons
- not easily available; may be heavy for casual players
Thematic elements
- card collecting and deck-building
- Collector card game tournament within a game
- immersive tournament world
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building / drafting with real-time card market — building a deck and collecting cards to compete in a live tournament.
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Quotes (from this video)
- There is a lot of tension around the table with arcs; the tension is utmost.
- This is one of the more polarizing games, but I enjoyed it.
- Mechs versus Minions is pure fun; you are manipulating this mech by running your command line.
- Race for the Galaxy which for both of us is our most played game from a physical play standpoint.
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Rolls in the Family top_20_list at 51:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
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)
- five action cards and you slide the rest of them down
- the puzzle of how to maximize your actions is so rewarding
- the simultaneous play fantastic
- the fast-paced, epic feel of Through the Ages
- the ultimate Lord of the Rings board game
- the money that you're paying and you build and collect in Millennium Blades
- the definitive racing game in Heat: Pedal to the Metal
- this is Arkham Horror: The Card Game—living card game experience
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Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 25:38 sentiment: positive
video_pk 9787 · mention_pk 28850
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Immersive deck-building that unfolds inside the game, not just beforehand, producing a satisfying sense of discovery as you assemble your hand.
- The tournament vibe and real-time decision-making feel highly rewarding when a well-constructed hand triggers a powerful combo.
- High replayability due to the vast space of possible hands and cards to search for synergies; the journey to the final combo is memorable.
Cons
- Can be long and complex, with a potentially steep learning curve for players unfamiliar with dense deck-building and set-collection scoring.
- Balance can feel uneven depending on draft luck and card availability, which may affect perceived fairness in some sessions.
Thematic elements
- card drafting, deck-building, tournament competition
- A living card-market tournament where players draft and assemble a hand of cards to score high through set-building and synergies.
- real-time market flavor with competitive tournament ambiance
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck_building — Players curate and draft cards into a personal deck/hand during the game, seeking synergies that maximize scoring potential.
- hand_management — Decisions about which cards to keep, play, or discard drive the momentum and potential score of the hand.
- set_collection — Scoring hinges on assembling compatible sets or combinations of cards that yield points across categories.
- trading_exchange — Interactions with other players around card availability and value influence what can be assembled.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's the game is combos in terms of having cards and trying to figure out the best combination of those cards to produce the most points and what I love about it with and kind of with the combos in it is you know it's like okay this card causes these cards to score this way but then you know if I add this card well that's going to make this and so you can really get into some interesting situations of trying to figure out you know is it better to get rid of this card and take that one
- the payoff is just so concentrated it's like everything just is to this one moment and often times like a game of TWA is one on one of those moments like somebody just really pulled off the connection of everything
- you feel the unbelievable nature of kind of the the combos that you're able to pull off kind of between especially if you were able to come into it with gems built up
- it's not just like oh the game has combos this is the engine of the game; it's the combination of the houses, leaders, and cards that create the big payoff
- the moment in this game you go off on your own journeys and then you get to the final battle and it's a big payoff; it's the feeling of power when you trigger all of these things and get the final blow
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game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Incredibly deep and thematic for a compact card-driven title
- Real-time trading creates intense decision points and pressure
- Tournament structure effectively simulates CCG dynamics with limited actions
- Strong variety in starter decks and card synergies
- Flavorful cash economy that adds a memorable punch
- Varied player powers promote different strategies
- High replayability due to card combinations and meta considerations
Cons
- Can be overwhelming for new players due to complexity and density
- Anime art style may not appeal to everyone
- Requires substantial table space and time commitment
- Trading phase can slow the game if players engage heavily
Thematic elements
- The pursuit of fame and fortune through card collecting, deck construction, and market manipulation within a tournament framework.
- A meta-board game world where players simulate competition within a collectible card game tournament circuit, trading and building decks between events.
- Array
Comparison games
- Android: Netrunner
- Sidereal Confluence
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- An absolute masterpiece of a game
- the best money in any game ever
- this game shouldn't work and certainly not as well as it does
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Three Minute Board Games top_10_list at 28:46 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- nothing quite like it
- meta card game experience
- fast-paced deck construction
- good tournament simulation
- unique game
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- playing card game about card game
- meta card game
- meta_tournament
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deck construction — fast-paced deck construction
- Trading — card trading and collecting
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 Design Lab general_discussion at 25:14 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- expansion-friendly via promo cards
- strong thematic integration with crossovers
Cons
- complex for new players
- box organization and expansion planning can be tricky
Thematic elements
- in-world card collecting and competitive crossovers
- in-universe collectible card game world with promos
- meta and world-building driven by in-game collectible mechanics
Comparison games
- Exceed
- Wanderers Trials Fate
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building with in-world economy — players assemble decks that reflect in-universe trading and collecting dynamics
- promo cards within base game — promotional cards exist as legitimate expansions to the base game, enabling crossovers
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- design a game that lasts and that reveals new secrets after hundreds of plays
- start with the vanilla, make it fun, then expand
- simplicity is sophistication
- design for both the first game and the hundredth game
- create a community around the game to keep it alive
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Stonemire Games playthrough at 1:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- introduces dice and resource manipulation at a scale across realms
- engaging arc of number manipulation to maximize stars and pumpkins
Cons
- can require careful planning to coordinate numbers across multiple realms
- risk of mismanaging pumpkins/coins if not careful
Thematic elements
- collectible card/dice drafting in a tournament context
- A fantasy game shop/collectible market where players acquire dice and set up patterns
- thematic auction/market simulation
Comparison games
- Stamp Swap
- Micro Dojo
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice drafting/conversion — Dice are gained and manipulated to fill sections; pumpkins, stars, hearts etc. convert numbers and produce further resources.
- pattern completion — Complete rows/columns to earn stars and bonuses; players manipulate numbers to reach goals.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The orientation for the stamps matters.
- Millennium Blades gives you dice as you fill in sections here.
- I finish Stamp swap and Millennium Blades; this is a plentiful combination of realms.
- I love the theme and the variety of villains in Marvel United; want to share why it's immersive.
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 23:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 3344 · mention_pk 9883
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Innovative dual-phase gameplay
- Tangible components (fake money)
Cons
- Complex rules
- Long playtime
Thematic elements
- collecting, trading, and deck-building
- Fantasy card-game convention with a real-world market feel
- tabletop hobby culture
Comparison games
- Magic: The Gathering
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building — Build decks from packs and draft powerful cards.
- real-time phase — Real-time buying, trading, and phase where players react quickly.
- set collection — Assemble sets to score points and win tournaments.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Kitchen Rush is going to win this
- Millennium Blades is a fake Magic style card game.
- Gloomhaven is a huge box full of stuff.
- Spirit Island is a cooperative game, a tough cooperative game where we are the spirits of an island.
- Wingspan. Fantastic.
- Suburbia, easy.
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Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 2:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Unique real-time buying/selling of cards creates a distinct experience.
- Immersive theme that feels tangible and collectible.
Cons
- Steep learning curve and potentially opaque teach.
- Busy components can be overwhelming for new players.
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Magic: The Gathering
- Yu-Gi-Oh
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building — players assemble and optimize a deck representing cards for a real-time market/game shop.
- real-time trading/market dynamics — players trade and bid to acquire cards as the market evolves during play.
- set collection — players aim to collect sets of cards to maximize scoring opportunities.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is the Pinnacle experience of what I love in this
- the rule book is terrible but it is a dense rule book
- we love to give away board games
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Brothers Murph top_10_list at 26:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Most unique game on list
- Meta-commentary on CCG scene without being parody
- Captures entire CCG experience within board game
- Interesting in CCG community and scene even without playing real CCGs
- Can vary deck and cards between plays
- Simulates deck crafting and evolution
- Engaging for those interested in the hobby
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Simulating the CCG competitive scene
- Collectible card game tournament scene
- Meta simulation of CCG hobby and tournament progression
Comparison games
- Magic: The Gathering
- Yu-Gi-Oh
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- CCG simulation — Board game that simulates playing collectible card games like Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh
- Deck building progression — Iteratively improve deck through card acquisition and play experience
- Economic gameplay — Win money from tournaments to spend on card acquisition
- Escalating competition — Progress from beginner player level to regional tournaments
- Fake card game integration — Board game contains its own complete fake CCG with real card mechanics
- Shop interaction — Visit game store to buy booster packs and individual cards
- Starter deck system — Players begin with basic starter decks
- Tournament play — Enter tournaments and play against opponents using cards to win
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this doesn't feel like any other game... that's kind of what made us think about this
- this is a really interesting 3D puzzle where you are trying to build up stuff so that you can place it out but not score points
- you can strategically kind of change reality, which is just really, really kind of cool and unique
- I fundamentally do not understand how a brain thinks of a game like this. It's just so cool.
- I fundamentally don't understand how it works, but it works really, really well
- what if battleship was real time with a bunch of people and everyone had different roles
- it's fun to kind of cosplay as a collectible card game player, uh, but while keeping it still a board game at the end of the day
- For our money, the most unique game out there is Millennium Blades
- they provide an experience that... there's no other game that does it quite like those games do it
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Rolls in the Family top_3_list at 28:09 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Extremely unique and thematic experience unlike most games
- Three-player balance is particularly strong and dynamic
- High interactivity through the market and tournament phases
Cons
- Long playtime (around three hours at three players) and heavy rules
- Complex setup and learning curve for newcomers
Thematic elements
- Deck-building, collection, and tournament-style competition with an in-game market.
- A simulated collectible card game world with deck-building, tournaments, and market dynamics.
- Meta, immersive, and deeply tactical; emphasizes strategy and long-term planning.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deck-building + drafting — Players draft and assemble a deck from a central pool, then improve it through acquisitions and market choices.
- Market and aftermarket — A dynamic secondary market (aftermarket) lets players buy and sell cards to shape their strategy.
- NPCs and unique power cards — Non-player character (NPC) incentives and unique card interactions create varied endgame goals.
- Tournament-style scoring — Scores come from three tournaments plus collection bonuses, encouraging diverse play styles and deck configurations.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a game essentially of trying to keep your options open
- you rotate around calling out a resource then everyone has to place that resource somewhere onto their little grid
- the finish to the game is just this like you feel the accomplishment
- there's nothing like it because you're always getting new information trying to decide what's the best way to use it
- three hours... but it is a delight when the right people are at the table
- you end up with a lot of deck boxes and NPCs—there are a lot of different strategies you can pursue
- it's a very dense game in that you're always doing things
- the expansion ads could be huge in helping replayability
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Unknown channel general_discussion at 7:37 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Fictional competitive collectible card game metagame
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- so apparently you're not a real board gamer until you own one of these things
- I am officially a white dude standing in front of a calyx
- across the top shelf a lot of these games will feature in my top 100 unsurprisingly
- this is a shelf hog it's a really good game and everything but it's kind of overkill in the end
- I can't afford to buy every single game out there I've got a lot on the shelves as you can see but I can't get everything
- a whole bunch of really cool little games in here and some of my particular favorites
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