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A new era is looming on the horizon. The future of Noria is right in front of you, and you must guide your flourishing trading empire into prosperity. Discover flying islands, buy ships, and build factories. Invest in prestigious projects, and secure their success by passing on secret knowledge to politicians. For even above the clouds, there is still room for improvement...
Noria is the debut title from Sophia Wagner, winner of the Spiel des Jahres fellowship in 2015. The talented, young author created an entirely new steampunk universe specifically for this game, and artists Michael Menzel and Klemens Franz have managed to bring her vision to life. At the center of the game is an innovative mechanism called "wheel building". Each player has an action wheel consisting of three rings, with slots for a number of different action discs. Over the course of the game, players try to obtain new discs and manipulate the rings of the wheel to optimize their action selection. Additionally, to ensure their investments bear fruit, they also need to bribe politicians with knowledge.
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Review at 47:01 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Unique and interesting action selection mechanism with rotating wheels.
- Dynamic victory point scoring that keeps players engaged and requires strategic adaptation.
- High replayability due to the variable nature of the wheels and scoring.
- Beautiful game with good component quality.
- Sparks post-game strategy discussions.
Cons
- Can lead to analysis paralysis (AP) due to the complexity of action combinations and optimization.
- The 'screw you' factor in the victory point manipulation can be frustrating for some players.
- Requires multiple plays to fully grasp the strategic depth and nuances.
- A minor rulebook clarity issue regarding initial pawn placement.
Thematic elements
- Steampunk
- Flying islands in a steampunk world
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action selection — Features a unique action selection mechanism with three rotating wheels containing action tokens. Players can only claim actions that line up in specific sections of the wheels.
- Engine Building — Players build up their 'engine' by adding tokens to their wheels and acquiring more ships to generate resources and actions more efficiently.
- Set Collection — Players collect resources to build manufactured goods, which are then turned in for victory points.
- variable scoring — Victory points are scored based on positions on tracks, but the value of these tracks can be manipulated by players influencing politicians, creating dynamic and uncertain scoring.
- Worker Placement — Players use pawns to claim spots on the board and advance on victory point tracks.
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Quotes (from this video)
- We're gonna give away $10 gift cards to miniature Market we're giving away five of them count them five so there'll be five $10 gift cards we're gonna do this through the what's that thing called Rafflecopter
- The victory points thing is still a my head still in the clouds over how to generate the victory points
- The mummy which is basically the the board is split up into four segments and you have a d4 that you're going to roll the beginning game determine where the mummy is
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Review at 1:01:13 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun and clever dexterity game.
- Great for young kids and families.
- Good production quality.
- Quick playtime.
- Can be played competitively or cooperatively.
Cons
- The 'why cats' theme is a bit nonsensical.
- Competitive mode can be mean, with opponents dictating difficult placements.
- Not suitable for older individuals with dexterity issues.
Thematic elements
- Building an electricity network while avoiding cord contact.
- Island of cats
Comparison games
- Jenga
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Bag building (limited) — Drawing colored cubes from a bag determines which power pole to use.
- Competitive/Cooperative play — Can be played competitively or cooperatively to achieve certain levels.
- dexterity — Players physically place components (power poles with cords) without touching the cords.
- Dice Rolling — Dice determine the colors/segments for placing poles.
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Quotes (from this video)
- We're in the the stage of our life to where it's like it's kind of really got to be really unique and something that's like whoa I just haven't done that before to kind of like Get room on our Shelf to replace something else
- I would never want that to change but I do miss that kind of closeness that we used to have but I've noticed recently in the wall Wally world that the game session has been moved to the back shelf
- that was one of the most vile things I've ever tasted
- if you're not in the Golden Age then it's kind of like who cares what does it matter you know you're in the declining years and I don't think we're there yet
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Getting Games Top 20 List at 22:55 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- beautiful components
- engaging turn flow
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- investment tokens / gears — tokens advance on tracks and trigger various actions
- wheel formation / wheel-building — three interlinked wheels drive actions and upgrades
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this game is amazing
- it completely blew me away
- Gaia Project... I enjoyed it more than Terra Mystica
- Masters Trials did a good job of combating the number one issue of cooperative games
- it's a really good card game version of a previous game
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Getting Games Discussion at 10:21 sentiment: neutral
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neutral
Pros
none
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none
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's an ongoing ripple effect of me changing the channel up and not making reviews any more
- I've been thinking about doing this for a while and I finally went about changing my audio setup in here
- thanks for watching
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Getting Games Top 26 List at 9:32
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none
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none
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none
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Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- I am definitely interested in learning more about this.
- I like Roland Wright style games.
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Tabletop Tolson Discussion at 2:30 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Appears to offer a thoughtful, thematic economic loop
- Compelling spatial-temporal tension with river-based mechanics
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Resource Management — Players manage limited resources to optimize their river-based economy.
- Tile Placement — Placement decisions influence resource flow and scoring opportunities.
- Tile placement / area control — Placement decisions influence resource flow and scoring opportunities.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Puzzle hunt it is just a lovely 2hour puzzling exercise with a team of four
- I had a fantastic time at working geekon 2023 and I can't wait for next year's
- I walked away with this game
- I can't wait to tell you more about this
- Puzzle hunt and puzzling with the aha moment is really where it's at
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Board Game Sanctuary Review at 0:54 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Deep, multi-layered puzzle that rewards timing
- Innovative track-push mechanism that adds tension
- Shared resource pool increases player interaction
- Bonuses tied to staying on the track and expanding the forest
- Thematic flavor and components evoke a forest spirits theme
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Spirits, nature, resource management, and habitat construction
- A forest inhabited by spirits where players build habitats and collect elemental resources
- Puzzle-focused with light thematic flavor
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Limited Resource Pool — Resources are drawn from a common pool used by all players.
- Resource Management — Unused resources convert to victory points.
- Resource-management scoring — Unused resources convert to victory points.
- shared resource pool — Resources are drawn from a common pool used by all players.
- Tile Placement — Build habitat cards to create scoring and resource opportunities.
- tile/card placement — Build habitat cards to create scoring and resource opportunities.
- Track Advancement — Advancing tracks shifts the center and changes available bonuses.
- Track-push mechanic — Advancing tracks shifts the center and changes available bonuses.
- Worker Placement — Place workers on tracks that resemble a Disneyland ride to advance them and trigger bonuses.
- worker placement on tracks — Place workers on tracks that resemble a Disneyland ride to advance them and trigger bonuses.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a euro game that will completely electrify your brain
- a puzzle within a puzzle within a puzzle
- it's a game called aoria and I love it
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The Mill Analysis at 5:29
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none
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Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- As usual, joy is always their goal. They want to bring joy to everyone's tabletops.
- They stood up for publishers and small businesses subject to the illegal tariff taxes forced upon by the US government.
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Board Game Animal Analysis at 4:49 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Extra fun with taking dominoes from the table into your hand
- Constantly builds and manipulates your hand
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Climbing — A type of card/domino game.
- Meld escalation — Melds can only escalate one meld size at a time.
- Runs — Players focus on playing sequences of dominoes.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This iceberg in and of itself is maybe, in fact, the tip of an even bigger iceberg.
- What's great about all of them is you just need some traditional sets of dominoes.
- Because they have two big big things. What are those two things? Well, the aforementioned concept of the numbers, orientation, and all that, but also the physical component, the delectable clicketity clack, that tactile nature.
- I already know that dominoes make games better from a physical standpoint.
- The game is just so satisfying when playing with the dominoes in their true clicketity clacky forms.
- It was so funny to have that revelation, that realization that wait a minute, I like that in games and Domino's are just already bringing that to the table.
- That means dominoes have been hiding in the games you've been playing and you didn't even know it.
- I think dominoes need to be given a little love.
- you can get a Domino set or two anywhere. And for a few dollars, you're opening yourself up to a tremendous world of gaming that is just hidden right there beneath the surface.
- Dominoes really are infectious, and I have put out two domino designs now on Board Gamegeeek.
- Dominoes make games better. Yeah. Yeah.
- I've fallen for it. I've fallen for the delightful sounds of the clicketity clacky.
- I'm buried in bones.
- If you have any questions, comments, or want to discuss any of the games mentioned here, please, please do.
- get yourself some dominoes, fall down the rabbit hole, and don't forget to play board games.
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The Dice Tower Analysis at 12:35 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Gorgeous artwork.
- Solid gameplay.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- The Boldest
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Worker Placement — It's kind of a typical Euro game.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- So, we have a game here called Sequoia. This is from 2022.
- It's It's fine. I'm giving it a six. Uh Beasty Bars is is is a fun style game where you're playing these different type of animals, and I think each additional expansion made it more complex and less fun.
- Trias is an old dinosaur game that originally came with cubes, and eventually they had little dinosaurs in it instead. And it's kind of grow out to different things. This is a very I have this ranked as a seven. Probably now, the next time I go through my rankings, I'll probably rank it as a six because it's fine, but it's showing its age.
- All righty, of all the games we talked about today, my favorite here is clearly David Goliath, although Hooky is a very close second.
- Either way, it's always good to talk to you all.
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Top List at 8:58 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Can be enjoyed with 4-5 players in a specific setting.
- Interesting to experiment with janky factions from the expansion.
Cons
- Can be overwhelming with too many players (9+).
- The theme feels weak and pasted on.
- Difficult to determine the value of resources.
- Can be 'hit and miss' depending on the group and player count.
Thematic elements
- Alien cube trading
Comparison games
- New Angelus
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Negotiation — Players negotiate cube transactions.
- Trading — The core mechanic is trading cubes for cubes.
- Variable player powers — Different factions can play out "so differently."
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is something I fancy doing for a bit of a change cuz I don't think I've seen this list done by many other creators.
- The ones that improved over time. Occasionally is here, but it's less common.
- Trust me, when I tried to come up with this list, I could only think of 10 games.
- It's just a case that before I either didn't like them or found them kind of meh. And now I'm like, yeah, I'll play them. I'm fine.
- The heart has warmed to them and therefore I'm willing to give them a try.
- It's like, oh, I don't know, I'm going to need this and this well, how do I get that well, I need to get these three things and turn them into this and it's that this whole thing is actually quite cool.
- And so when you throw in all the janky factions and too many players it just becomes ridiculous. I can't do this.
- Honestly, the main time I've warmed up to Race of the Galaxy is playing as a two-player. I think two-player is the best way.
- But the app from Czech Game Editions is just too freaking damn good.
- This is not my day job, remember?
- It's still only a game, so hopefully you enjoyed it at the end.
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kovray Rules Teach at 0:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Clear step-by-step setup and rule explanation
- Asymmetric leader cards add strategic options
- Phased structure with exploration, expansion, and return
- End-game scoring via multiple scoring cards and territory control
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- territory expansion and control through exploration and development
- Scandinavia and Normandy territories on the map
- asymmetric leader cards guiding special abilities
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric leader cards — Each player receives two leader cards with asymmetric abilities; players choose one to keep and gain starting silver and effects.
- End of round scoring and end-game scoring — Scoring cards, exploration cards, territories, and tokens contribute to end-of-round and end-of-game scoring; game ends after the fifth round.
- Exploration phase (simultaneous) — All players reveal exploration cards simultaneously; assign damage icons and place long ships and law speakers on the revealed cards to gain round bonuses.
- Five action choices in expansion phase — Players have five actions per turn: place one yarl, place one long ship, perform a thing action, repair one or more long ships, use the title space; players may pass.
- Loss and repair system — Long ships can be damaged and must be repaired by paying coins; damaged ships stay until repaired.
- Resource and token placement — Resources (coins) and tokens are moved on ladders and territories based on actions; penalties may be incurred and paid.
- Territories, forts, settlements — Players place settlements and forts on territories; territory bonuses go to opponents if you place without your own fort present.
- Turn order influence by Normandy — End of the expansion phase uses leader/territory choices to determine turn order; Normandy can influence bonuses and order.
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Quotes (from this video)
- this game is designed by goblins on board and is published by skele games who helped sponsor this video
- Norman is played over five rounds with three phases in each round
- you'll score the most points by utilizing your long ships and L speakers to expand your reach in various territories using settlements and forts
- this is a prototype and this game is coming to crowdfunding so feel free to check that link out down below to learn more about this wonderful game
- and if you have any questions you know what to do hit us up in the comments down below and we'll be sure to give you an answer
- what crowdfunding project are you excited about that you're following that you're backing tell us about it is it Norman maybe it's arriving soon who knows
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Board Gaming Ramblings Review at 0:00 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Innovative win condition (aiming to exhaust workers) drives unique engine-building decisions
- High replayability due to variability in components, layout, and strategic paths
- Playable at both 2 and 4 players with manageable duration ranges
Cons
- Artwork and component quality feel old-school and somewhat dated
- Rulebook and layout could be clearer; color choices strain readability
- First-time play can feel wonky or opaque, requiring a learning curve and a few rounds to sync
Thematic elements
- Resource/engine-building via worker deployment and tableau development
- Roman Empire at its peak, depicted in Euro-game fashion (abstracted thematic framing)
- Low-thematic, Euro-leaning abstraction; focus on mechanics over storytelling
Comparison games
- Starship Troopers (board game)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Drafting — A leader rolls three dice of different colors and places them on action numbers; the leader then removes one die from others and players perform actions corresponding to available dice, cycling around the table.
- dice drafting and action selection — A leader rolls three dice of different colors and places them on action numbers; the leader then removes one die from others and players perform actions corresponding to available dice, cycling around the table.
- military threat and end-round pressure — Germanic tribes threaten players at the end of rounds; insufficient military strength yields penalties, adding a tension layer to planning.
- randomness with mitigation — Dice values introduce randomness, but strategic choices, building layouts, and deployment options mitigate luck and enable varied strategies.
- Tableau Building — Players construct a small tableau of buildings; each building provides actions and can modify future turns, creating engine-building pressure.
- tableau building and action economy — Players construct a small tableau of buildings; each building provides actions and can modify future turns, creating engine-building pressure.
- tracks and market mechanics — Two tracks grant bonuses, and ports can convert into a market with space for white workers, affecting deployment choices and income flows.
- worker management and deployment — Players accumulate workers and must deploy or lose them; the primary objective is to reach zero workers before the round ends.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- the goal of this game is very different from most other games it's actually not to get the most points the goal of the game is to at some point have no workers
- it's a really unique game
- the game looks old school
- this puzzly game that I want to solve
- I would buy this game to play it with both two and four
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TheGameBoyGeek - Hi Quality Hi Energy Board Game Reviews Rules Teach at 0:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Clear asymmetric roles with a tight, teachable rule set.
- Strong bluffing and deduction loop supported by multiple game modes.
- Disguises and identity secrecy add depth and replayability.
- Short playtime (~15 minutes) makes it accessible for filler sessions.
Cons
- Rules can be dense and require careful reading; players may need a follow-up read-through.
- Certain mechanics (like adjacency including diagonals and wraparound shifts) can be tricky to remember.
- Early setup and board state tracking may create a steeper initial learning curve for new players.
Thematic elements
- Murder mystery, secret identities, disguise, deduction, and bluffing within an asymmetric two-player framework.
- A contemporary noir-themed urban environment built around a 5x5 suspect grid and a cat-and-mouse chase between killer and inspector.
- Procedural detective story with shifting information, relying on hidden identities and strategic deception.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- accuse_solve — The inspector can accuse an adjacent card or attempt to solve by naming both the killer’s identity and their disguise; successful calls win the game.
- Blend-In/Hiding — Disguises allow the killer to bluff about identity; players may switch or bluff to mislead the inspector without revealing anything overt.
- canvas_exonerate — The inspector can exonerate a living suspect and canvas around them to reveal whether the killer’s secret identity lies among the surrounding living cards.
- collapse — When allowed, a player collapses the grid by removing one suspect from each row or column and then realigning, shrinking the board toward a rectangle.
- Deduction — The inspector can accuse an adjacent card or attempt to solve by naming both the killer’s identity and their disguise; successful calls win the game.
- disguise_bluff — Disguises allow the killer to bluff about identity; players may switch or bluff to mislead the inspector without revealing anything overt.
- evidence_deck — The inspector draws and holds evidence cards to inform decisions; the killer can view a portion of these to deduce information about the board.
- Grid Building — When allowed, a player collapses the grid by removing one suspect from each row or column and then realigning, shrinking the board toward a rectangle.
- Hidden Roles — Each player (killer or inspector) operates with a concealed identity and may have a disguise; this drives bluffing and deduction.
- kill_action — The killer can kill an adjacent suspect (including diagonals) by flipping their card to the deceased side, narrowing the inspector’s pool of possibilities.
- secret_identity — Each player (killer or inspector) operates with a concealed identity and may have a disguise; this drives bluffing and deduction.
- Shift — Either player can shift an entire row or column; the furthest piece is wrapped around, changing adjacency and board dynamics.
- Tile/Map Shifting — Either player can shift an entire row or column; the furthest piece is wrapped around, changing adjacency and board dynamics.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Noir is a deductive mystery game for two to four players depending on which of the four available game modes you select.
- Killer versus Inspector, you take on your rival in a game of cat and mouse with one of you being the killer, having a secret identity like Lionus.
- The killer will be killing suspects surrounding their current location, trying to either kill 10 suspects to win the game or to kill the secret identity of the inspector.
- The inspector has tricks up their sleeve, too. They can exonerate a suspect and then canvas around asking if their true identity is one of them.
- Disguising is a big part of this game because you could be bluffing and buy some time, or mess with the head of the inspector thinking that they're getting close when they're really not.
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The Board Gaming Doctor Discussion at 24:39 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High variability with modular cards
- Engaging back-and-forth in resource allocation
Cons
- Moderate learning curve due to card interactions
- May require several plays to master optimization
Thematic elements
- elemental resources and bets for favors
- modular cards and worker placement
- systematic, strategic resource race
Comparison games
- Federation
- Concordia
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven actions — Randomized card row with variable actions each game.
- Resource gathering and scoring — Acquire resources to trigger card-based abilities and points.
- Worker Placement — Assign workers to gather resources and activate card effects.
- Worker placement with modular cards — Place workers on flexible spaces and leverage card effects.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Harvest feels lighter than viticulture, but intriguing for quicker play.
- Castle Combo has quick play and surprising depth for a fast 3x3 card grid game.
- I think this game would play a lot better with more players because that way you would be able to move these highway men a lot faster and they would serve to be more of an impediment.
- Memoir 44 is a classic thanks to its approachable yet tactical WWII battles.
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