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You've just been given a shot at being the head chef at the prestigious New York Slice pizza parlor. Now you and your fellow pizza chef wannabes have to make the most amazing pizzas...one slice at a time!
In New York Slice, each player slices pizzas into portions, giving their opponents first choice, while they take the leftovers. There are a dozen kinds of pizza to work with, from veggie to hawaiian to meat lover's, and each player decides if they want to eat or keep some of the slices, building the best collection of pizzas possible!
Each time a player slices a pizza, there's a different special to go along with it, whether it's allocated to one of the portions or placed on its own. Specials provide the player with special powers or points, such as calling dibs on a slice before the pizza is divided, getting one of the normally-out-of-the-game "mystery slices', having an opportunity to "sneak a slice" by moving it from one portion to another when they choose, and many more—there are 14 different "Today's Specials" in the game.
Some slices have anchovies on them (yuck!), which are worth negative points to anyone who collects them — but anchovies might show up on different pizza types you're collecting, so in order to have the majority of a type, you just might have to collect one with anchovies on it!
If you tie another player for the most slices of a type, neither of you gets any points — but a bunch of slices have two types of pizza on them, with each combo slice being worth half a slice of each type, which is great for breaking ties.
Most slices have pepperoni on them, which you can eat for points (instead of collecting to go for the majority of each slice type).
Year Published
2017
Transcript Analysis
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Actual Lowell general_discussion at 0:32 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Simple rules
- High interaction
- Fits quick sessions
Cons
- Can feel repetitive over multiple plays
Thematic elements
- pizza/restaurant competition
- Urban pizza market with slice-by-slice drafting
- light, social, and fast-paced
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- split/you-choose drafting — One player splits a pizza (or set of slices) and the other chooses; fast decisions and simple rules drive interaction.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Las Vegas is probably my top one, and it's just everyone's involved.
- New York Slice is one that I really like—the I split you choose thing; it's just simple rules but I really dig that.
- Skull and Cockroach Poker are two really great bluffing games.
- This is like my sweet spot—these are the games that I love to introduce to new people.
- I love board games because they allow me to have incredible social experiences with friends.
- The biggest barrier to board games being huge is just that so many people won't play them.
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Going Analog game_show at 12:19 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- puzzle-like decision-making in a light package
- quick play for groups
Cons
- subject to luck
- not widely known in all regions
Thematic elements
- slice-based hand management and set collection
- Urban pizza parlor showdown
- light, party-game tone
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card drafting — Draft cards to assemble pizza slices and scoring cards.
- set collection — Draft and collect pizza toppings to form optimal slices.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the seminal 2008 cooperative game by matt licock
- Flatline a real-time cooperative game by kane klenko features players racing to treat crew members on a spaceship
- in the classic dexterity game operation
- you roll dice to attack, heal, gain energy and score points with the special power card
- this is a very beautiful game
- it's absolutely not this game you're just like making little buildings and it's so cute
- you lent my game out to my friend Hannah
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John Perkis general_discussion at 37:48 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great for introducing newcomers
- Fast and accessible
Cons
- May feel lightweight for hobby gamers
Thematic elements
- Casual, social food-themed competition
- Pizza-themed party drafting game
- Light, fast, and humorous
Comparison games
- Las Vegas
- Sushi Go Party
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- drafting / set collection — Players draft pizza slices to assemble a hand with scoring variants.
- Simultaneous or quick turns — Short, snappy rounds suitable for casual play.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really like the theme of Robinson Crusoe; it's brutal but makes sense.
- Code Names is one of the best games I've ever played.
- pandemic is great but it's still relatively abstracted.
- New Angelis is a completely underrated fantasy flight game that I've reviewed.
- I would actually love to do board game design someday with someone else.
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Actual OH general_discussion at 5:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- great production
- fantastic gateway game
Cons
- theme may not resonate with all
Thematic elements
- pizza segmentation and sharing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection / drafting — split pizzas and draft slices to complete sets
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the production is incredible
- this is a long one there's a few games of my collection
- I'm keeping this one forever
- it's a great family game
- it's basically a social deduction game and it's really clever
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Actual top_10_list at 36:12 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)
- It's quirky and it's different.
- It's the best one that's out there.
- In 20 years there will be so many better board games with virtual reality, but right now it's the best one that's out there.
- One map and you're racing to finish.
- This is a romantic comedy in a board game.
- Magic Maze is my number one game of 2017.
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John Perez general_discussion at 5:26 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast to learn and play
- compact and appealing
- strong fit as a light, accessible game
Cons
- potentially simple for some players
- may rely on player interaction to keep it engaging
Thematic elements
- slice selection and pizza-themed scoring
- pizza/party theme; take-and-choose drafting
- lightweight, quick pick-up-and-play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection / scoring based on slices — points are awarded based on the composition of slices each player collects
- take-and-pass drafting — players take a pizza slice in turn, with strategic choice about which slice to claim and which to pass
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the crypto absolutely gets actual love
- it's probably going to be the best party game of 2018
- I think the crypto is a flawless game
- it's this perfect little box of what I think party games should be in 2018
- I absolutely love New York Slice
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Actual Oh top_50_list at 10:06 sentiment: positive
video_pk 546 · mention_pk 1647
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- immediate and approachable
- great gateway game with depth of choices
- engaging drafting and set-collection tension
Cons
- theme is light and playful
- may feel repetitive after many sessions
Thematic elements
- slice-picking/area majority style
- pizza shop and slice trading
- gateway party game
Comparison games
- Sushi Go
- King of Tokyo
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- drafting / division — one player divides the pizza and others pick sections
- set collection / majority — players collect pizza slices to build top collections
- variable scoring via toppings — points awarded for most of specific toppings at end
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the satisfying interlocking puzzle
- I would much rather play this than Cluedo
- it's such an amazing theme that sure is set in a futuristic city but has such a comment on our modern world
- I just really love that form of communication
- this is one of the best party games there is
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