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Year
2024
Players
1-6
Age
8+
Playtime
20 min
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Description
Some animals have begun their migration, going around and around in search of a new place to live. Hippos that love both water and land. Huge elephants. And bears that just want to be left alone. "Uhhhh," you can't help but growl as the cards go around. You want to secure the perfect spot, but should you choose a location or an animal first? Take one card at a time and pass the rest around in this "drafting" style game.
You have spectacular savannas, lakes brimming with possibilities, and jungles full of the unknown at your disposal! So, which animals will you welcome in and where will you put them?
Match just the right animals with just the right locations and create the most harmonious national park ever!
—description from the publisher
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Allies or Enemies Discussion at 8:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Reimplementation of a popular game (Zulie)
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Reimplementation of Zulie
Comparison games
- Zulie
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Drafting — A fun drafting game where you're putting enclosures out and animals in those enclosures.
- Enclosure Building — Players put enclosures out and animals in them.
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Quotes (from this video)
- ukge which is the UK's biggest board game convention and it takes place from May 31st to June 2nd and it is in Birmingham
- this is just based on the descriptions that we've read about
- Yonder and this is published by Sinister fish with the same designer who did Moon streets and villagers and we really like all three of those
- it's very different than the the trilogy that I just did
- the art looks very Whimsical because the designer also does the art as well and I really like his style
- Terminus and this is published by inside up games and these are in terminous you are competing Subway companies so you are I think building Subway routes and competing with each other to build Subway Roots
- we just like really like the underground and so anything that has that I am immediately interested
- Deep regrets and I actually did get to play a an earlier play test like prototype version of this game and it kind of mixes um cthulu and fishing together like and that what an interesting mix that is
- Shout out to an indie designer who's based right here in Edinburgh and so you always want to support those
- if there's one in particular you're looking forward to please do let us know in the comments
- on Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 I will be play testing last week of summer in the Play Test Zone
- if you can't make it for that and you just see me around and you want to do a play Test please do ask because I will be more than happy to do that
- please let us know in the comments what new game you're most looking forward to
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Allies or Enemies Discussion at 5:33 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- familiar feel to Zuli with a few key twists
- art style is appealing
Cons
- penalty mechanics can pressure placement decisions
Thematic elements
- nature and habitat management
- habitats and animals on a shared board
- light, exploratory
Comparison games
- Zuli
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — a -2 penalty for each unplaced animal and for each incomplete habitat
- Drafting — draft habitats, animals, and improvements
- negative_scoring_for_unplaced — a -2 penalty for each unplaced animal and for each incomplete habitat
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Quotes (from this video)
- then I saw it and it was Giant and it had these awesome sandworms
- it's like a three act mini campaign
- Moving Wild is a reimplementation of Zuli
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Get into games Interview at 46:16 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Adds strategic options; expands the base game
Cons
- Punishing scoring can slow the game; requires base game ownership
Thematic elements
- Additional rules for penalty scoring and keeping animals
- Zoo/park expansion theme
- expansion-driven
Comparison games
- Zuli
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Rule changes — Animals left uncovered score penalties; kept instead of removed in some cases.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's essentially just a pack of cards, but the way you're playing it you do actually feel like you're building out a zoo.
- The amount of happy smiling families and people playing games—it was just emotional.
- Board games are kind of, to have a good board game you're really focused on the essence of what makes a game good; with video games you can hide poor gameplay with flashy effects.
- The first Magic: The Gathering cards are so ridiculously overpowered that they've all ever been banned from formats.
- There's something about drawing those train connections and creating that in front of you that's more satisfying than playing on Board Game Arena.
- We had the greatest game of Zuli I've ever played.
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Analysis at 46:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Fast and quick gameplay
- Easy to learn and teach
- Clear explanations on cards
- Good for a quick game at the end of the night
Cons
- Easy to misunderstand the multiple habitat rule, leading to negative points.
Thematic elements
- Animal habitats
- Zoo
Comparison games
- Seven Wonders
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Majority — You're going to place them in the various habitats.
- Card Drafting — It is a card drafting game at its heart.
- Set Collection — You're going to take some negative points there at the end if you do not fill it up or if you have animals you cannot place.
- Tableau Building — Yeah. Card drafting tableau building game from Oint Games. It definitely has that feel.
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Quotes (from this video)
- If we knew more about our sleep, what would we do differently?
- Usually [music] you add sauce to the food, but when the sauce is this good, the food is just there to get the sauce [music] to your mouth.
- No kidding, y'all. Marty had written school wagon for me to say, like he's from the 1800s or something.
- God, Atlanta traffic. Y'all y'all can have that. Just have it.
- The ones that's come out in retail, like a Barnes & Noble, is a bigger box, and people don't want that. people want, you know, the small box so they can just throw it in their pocket or throw it in their bag or something like that.
- So, it was remade, like you said, look like it's a in the same that would come out like with Uno or Rook or something like that.
- Free cookies and milk.
- You know, there's there's a lot of businesses around there. So, it was a great location.
- So y'all, we got to play two hot games from last year that everybody talked about and then two games that are newer for this year.
- Biggest surprise of the games that we played.
- Biggest disappointment of the games that we played.
- So, after the when they say 40 minutes per player, they ain't lying.
- It's just one of those things, Tony, you and I, it's like maybe it's just not for us, right?
- Basically, what we used to think was just fun is now considered death traps and you'll never see them again sort of deal.
- When there is the least chance of snow, the guys who have the brine trucks to get it ready, they they get excited and they have to go spread brine.
- You look like an old man sitting there with a blanket around your shoulder. Turn on the heat.
- Can't do it. State can't State won't allow it. Too many crazy people out there.
- They'd pick you up, take you back, and that's how they made their money. Hey, worked.
- So, what that is is when a bus in North Carolina, cuz you know, we don't have crossing guards here for tracks.
- Now, hopefully you looked for the reason why you were running the tracks. You needed to see if there's a train coming.
- I got off the bus. I looked left. I looked right. And there was this big ass train sitting there.
- So, they were shifting the um tanks around, shifting them around u disposing or unloading them.
- It's a civ style tech tree game, which is what it was with the Beyond the Sun.
- The game was coming to the to to an end.
- So, I I don't Here's my final thoughts on this game. I'd play it again. No doubt.
- So, that is Chu Han from Tom Leman and Mato Games.
- So, that is Beyond the Horizon from Kio Creations and Capstone Games.
- Another reason come visit the Discord channel for Rolling Dice and Taking Aims.
- Did you see they're re-releasing Nurosima Hex?
- So, for moving wild, it is fast. It's quick. Those are synonyms, but that's all right because that's the intent of it.
- So, I I definitely think leave it in your game bag for a 10 to 15 minute game at night.
- And the first thing I'm going to say about this game is it is not a trick-taking game.
- Flowcharts. I know you don't need rule books if you got a flowchart. A good flowchart.
- This is definitely a player interaction conflict game. This isn't a Euro where you're just sitting there playing look at your own player board.
- So, the ambition you set is also determined by the cards.
- So, I mean, yes, you're going to get [clears throat] screwed if you don't have a higher value than what was played because you're going to be denying yourself actions, but you're always guaranteed to at least do one of something.
- So, I wish there was a way to take care of that.
- So, a lot of people said Arcs was their game of the year. I think it's a very solid game.
- I like the mechanics that were in there. I would play it again with people who know it. I would not go through the teach again.
- And believe it or not, it is a trick-taking game.
- This is definitely a player interaction conflict game.
- I really enjoyed the battle perspective of this game. It was very quick and it was over very fast and you took on the chance of getting hurt based on the dice that you were rolling.
- It was a tough teach.
- It's a unique experience. I haven't played another game that's like this.
- Believe it or not, it is a trick-taking game.
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Board Stupid Review at 1:18 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to explain and learn
- compact, affordable, and accessible
- presents engaging drafting tension
- great as a filler or starter game
Cons
- limited player interaction may be a drawback for some
- scoring can feel forgiving, reducing risk for some players
Thematic elements
- animal drafting with environment placement and scoring
- animal park/safari/zoo environments
- light, puzzle-driven with animal interactions
Comparison games
- Feathers
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — three rounds with a diminishing card set to assemble animal and environment combos
- Compound Scoring — points for matching environments and animal groupings; negative points for empty spaces or unfit animals
- placement and fit — placing animals into habitat spaces with size considerations and environment restrictions
- scoring with prefixes/penalties — points for matching environments and animal groupings; negative points for empty spaces or unfit animals
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a big big hit for our group.
- it's very easy to explain as well to the people.
- it's a cheap game.
- it's a nice game to have as a filler or as a starter for your game nights.
- the production is wild. Oh yes.
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Board Stupid Top 10 List at 20:22 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Beautiful artwork
- Accessible, fast, and tactical
- Small print run adds collectability
Cons
- Smaller footprint may limit replay variety over time
Thematic elements
- Bird ecology and migration with environmental shifts
- Bird drafting around a table with changing environments
- Fast, light-weight drafting with evolving boards
Comparison games
- Zulli's Moving Wilds (predecessor)
- Fetching Fathers (spiritual successor)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Bird powers and flock strategies — Different birds provide unique scoring opportunities.
- Card Drafting — Draft birds and environment cards to score points.
- Card drafting around the table — Draft birds and environment cards to score points.
- Compound Scoring — Different birds provide unique scoring opportunities.
- Environment card flipping each round — Environment cards swap sides, changing resource availability.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- It's a solo game. We're breaking that just a first one. It is a solo game.
- Time Trooper is absolutely mega fun.
- The ship that you're on will break and you will die. But there's a trick to this. The ship can time-drive and reset.
- You are the gods. You are one of the gods.
- Magnets and games is great.
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Foster the Meeple Discussion at 18:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- compact and accessible
- great for light party play
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- animal motif with a hippo on the front
- abstract, whimsical theme
- playful
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Simple action selection — quick, approachable participation for party play
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Gen Con is verying it's own beast beast at this point
- it's bananas of people running into the Hall
- don't be scared please don't be scared
- we love play sessions with our community and friends
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Rahdo Runs Through Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Visually stunning
- From respected Oink Games publisher
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- This is literally you will find no better example in all of board gamedom the idea of board games actually changing lives
- This game is absolutely phenomenal
- This might be my game of the year
- The best game I have played so far in 2024
- I have not found a tile lane game this tension filled since Calico
- Board games are about living good happy fulfilling lives
- Elf Creek games has consistently the highest quality production board game period in the industry
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Review at 46:24 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- quick to teach and play
- charming, compact components
- great filler for game nights
Cons
- light in depth; may feel repetitive for some
- luck can influence drafting order and tile availability
Thematic elements
- cute, light animal placement and habitat optimization
- Zoo management and animal habitats
- light, fast, card-drafted tableau-building
Comparison games
- Scout (Oink)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — Drafting cards to place animals into habitats and manage space
- Compound Scoring — Three quick rounds with scoring tied to habitat fulfillment
- Habitat placement and capacity — Habitats have capacity (pips); players draft to fit exactly to capacity
- Three-round structure — Three quick rounds with scoring tied to habitat fulfillment
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- flowcharts are amazing
- it's not a trick taking game it's just an action resolution system using playing cards
- it's basically a Choose Your Own Adventure
- the technology tree is layered
- Moving Wild is fast, it's quick
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