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In Perch, players fight for control of locations by commanding birds of their own and other players' flocks. Earn points and command woodland creatures by having the most birds on a location, pushing your foes off the perch, and breaking ties to take the lead.
Each round, players add their birds into a shared bag. Players then draw birds of their own, and other players take turns stacking birds on location tiles. Each location tile will award variable points for majorities and sometimes grant players a unique ability. The game ends after five rounds, and the player who has earned the most points wins.
With a modular tile configuration and a variety of woodland creatures to control, each game will present a new tactical challenge.
Year Published
2024
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Unknown Channel rules teach at 0:00 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Dynamic interaction through take-that style mechanics
- Clear, location-based scoring with tangible endgame rewards
- Interesting nesting and fountain mechanics that influence positioning
Cons
- Rules clarity gaps noted in the two-player reference section
- Beeping/audio features caused annoyance or distraction during playthrough
- Some ambiguity around perching rules and bonus actions in early turns
Thematic elements
- competition for positioning and control of locations through flock manipulation and scoring via the fountain
- Bird-themed area-control with a focal setup involving nests, flocks, and a central fountain mechanic
- instructional/educational overview with live playthrough commentary
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- fountain scoring — Kicking birds to the fountain influences scoring and turn order; higher fountains yield more points and strategic positioning.
- Migration/Recruitment cycle — Players move a subset of their flock from the roost to the migration bag, then recruit new birds from the bag to their front, combining setup and strategy.
- neighbor interaction — Locations (dog, scarecrow, squirrel, etc.) grant abilities to move or swap birds, influencing end-of-round scoring and control dynamics.
- Nest mechanics — Nests can provide +1 bird and allow repositioning of flocks; nests influence scoring and flock movement when emptying.
- Perch action — Players place one bird onto a location tile per perch, potentially triggering bonus actions and affecting future scoring and turn order.
- Special location interactions — Locations (dog, scarecrow, squirrel, etc.) grant abilities to move or swap birds, influencing end-of-round scoring and control dynamics.
- take that — Placement and movement can steal or disrupt opponents' birds, affecting both scoring and positioning.
- take-that elements — Placement and movement can steal or disrupt opponents' birds, affecting both scoring and positioning.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is Perch by Inside Up Games.
- We're playing the two-player version.
- There are some beeps and beeping functionality that comes and goes.
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Unknown Channel game_review at 0:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Variable setup and high replayability due to modular locations
- Charming acrylic standees for the birds
- Tight interaction around area majority with dynamic effects
- Two-player variant adds meaningful tactical depth
- Rules are approachable and straightforward to teach
Cons
- Tie situations can result in no points for leading players
- Component handling (e.g., removing acrylic stands) can be fiddly
- Some players may find the variability and interaction a bit dense at first
Thematic elements
- Area control and interaction driven by bird pieces and location abilities.
- Bird-themed abstract strategy with modular, location-based gameplay where players vie for control across a board of varied locations.
- Array
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a fun game because it looks so cute, but it's a little bit mean and I like that.
- I adore this game. I think it is really fun.
- I would love to know if you've played it.
- There is a turn where maybe I do draw all of my birds because I get two automatically and I draw two from the bag.
- You are trying to plan out how do I get control of the areas that I want most, but everybody else may want them, too.
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game_review at 0:04 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds engaging new modules without overcomplicating the base game
- Mix-and-match flexibility lets players tailor the experience
- New animals and ponds deepen strategy and interaction
- Day/night tokens introduce dynamic scoring that rewards planning
- Kickstarter-exclusive Nessie adds collectability for backers
Cons
- Potential availability limitations due to Kickstarter exclusivity for Nessie
Thematic elements
- Bird migration and habitat exploitation; area control with initiative
- Bird-collection strategy on a modular board with ponds and varying locations
- Array
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Everything that this adds just enhances what is already a fantastic game.
- The new animals are fun. The ponds are great and those day and night tokens rotating around.
- Loch Ness monster that is a Kickstarter exclusive animal that will only be in the Kickstarter set is my understanding.
- I cannot wait. I have to send this copy on.
- So, let me know what you think of Perch.
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Unknown Channel rules_teach at 0:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Engaging bag-drafting mechanic that adds tension
- Hidden objectives boost strategic depth
- Clear five-round structure with defined phases
Cons
- Prototype status may mean changes to rules and components
- Component complexity could challenge new players
Thematic elements
- area control, migration, nesting, and territorial competition
- Birds vying for control of land and a fountain in a woodland habitat
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Players place birds to gain control of locations and earn points.
- area_control — Players place birds to gain control of locations and earn points.
- bag_drafting_and_draft — Migration bag determines which birds are drawn for each player; some tiles allow more than two birds.
- fountain_and_plaza — Birds migrate toward the fountain or plaza, influencing scoring and positioning.
- resources_and_objectives — Nests, birdhouses, and lightning tokens affect placement and scoring; each player has a hidden objective.
- round_phases — Five rounds, each with migrate, recruit, purge, and upkeep phases.
- tile_setup_and_tile_drafting — Location tiles are arranged by type and shuffled into a region for play.
- Variable Phase Order — Five rounds, each with migrate, recruit, purge, and upkeep phases.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- In perch you'll place your own and your opponent's bird strategically aiming to score the most points by controlling locations and migrating to the Fountain
- The game is played in five rounds each round is divided into four phases migrate recruit perch and upkeep
- Perch is pretty fun
- this game is a prototype so everything you see here may be subject to change
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Bard Gaming general_discussion at 17:24 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fun, thematic and breezy
- engagingly interactive with light depth
Cons
- some player interaction can be aggression-lite if desired
- not a heavy thinker for power gamers
Thematic elements
- avian interactions in a bustling aviary
- Birds and birdhouses; light, thematic play
- light, luck-influenced engine with interaction
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — you place birds/tiles to influence scoring areas and actions
- area_control — you place birds/tiles to influence scoring areas and actions
- drafting — the game uses card/board tokens to drive decisions and scoring
- player_interaction — you can affect others’ choices through placement decisions and zaps
- Positive player interaction — you can affect others’ choices through placement decisions and zaps
- token_drafting — the game uses card/board tokens to drive decisions and scoring
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it is truly the gamer Paradise
- we ended up playing 40 games between the two of us
- the brain fog is real
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Unknown game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Highly modular with a lot of tile variety for replayability
- Humorous theme and light-hearted interaction
- Tension and strategic potential through end-of-round actions
- In-game mechanics allow surprising, creative plays and shenanigans
- Strong social appeal; fun to play with family and friends
Cons
- Scoring can be time-consuming, especially with more players
- Limited interaction during other players' turns may feel slow
- Components can be finicky or sticky, hindering playability
- Not a traditional strategy game; more focus on humor and playfulness
- Rulebook may push for objectives to avoid aimlessness, which can complicate the flow
Thematic elements
- Humorous, competitive avian shenanigans with birds moving, scoring via a Fountain, and playful antagonism.
- Backyard birds in a competitive, backstabbing competition; a modular tile-placement game with bird-themed chaos.
- playful, lighthearted, comedic with moments of strategic misdirection
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Bag drawing and color drafting — Migration phase adds two of your color birds to a bag, then you draw two random birds for your supply.
- Bird placement (perch phase) — On your turn you place one bird on any location, potentially on an opponent's color.
- Bonus actions and stacking — A 'birdhouse' may be stacked to lock a column, plus a lightning bolt can zap a bird to the Fountain.
- Creature-driven actions — Creatures grant movement or effects; some allow shifting birds, others eliminate birds to score via the Fountain.
- Fountain / Bird Heaven — Removed birds go to a scoring track that increases in value per tier; can influence strategic decisions.
- Modular board — Tiles are randomly configured each game, creating a new board every session.
- Modular board setup — Tiles are randomly configured each game, creating a new board every session.
- Round-based scoring with variable tiles — End-of-round scoring depends on tile-specific rules; different tiles award different placements and points.
- Turn order tension — Going first is a disadvantage; the last action can be decisive for multiple tiles.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- these birds are backstabbing conniving and ferocious
- This is a game all about competitive Shenanigans
- I think this is a riot
- going first is actually a disadvantage
- it's a game about laughs and fun and sort of just being a brat to your opponents
- I wouldn't want you to miss that
- the fountain is interesting though because these birds are not removed from the game
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Video e97wNXiIwLs
Foster the Mele playthrough at 4:24:36 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- potential for quick rounds
- lightweight entry point
Cons
- details unavailable; limited data from stream
Thematic elements
- vertical stacking and resource balancing
- Abstract animal/avian-themed drafting with perches
- abstract engine-building
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- tile/board placement — Draft and place perches or resources to optimize scoring
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is such a quick simple game
- Ben crushed all of us
- It's a chaotic playthrough
- We did Critter Kitchen
- Kinfire Chronicles from Incredible Dream sponsored the playthrough
- I love that there's a streamlined treasure/loot flow
- This revolutionizes how you think about campaign games without an app
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Foster The Meeple general_discussion at 10:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- family-friendly
- easy to teach
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- cozy strategy
- fun forest critters in a nesting competition
- lively, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- easy-to-learn strategy — Light strategy with approachable rules
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a boat we created this event just to get people together
- the schedule is in flux
- please join us even if you can only join us for like 15 minutes
- if you share pictures and we highly encourage you to
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Board Gameco general_discussion at 5:12 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Good game
- Decent mechanics
Cons
- A little light for speaker's preferences
- Not great for personal collection
Thematic elements
- Abstract
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Area control game mechanics
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love Huton. Oh my gosh.
- Oh my gosh, I am in love with that game.
- It knocks out of the water.
- One of the better games I've played in a long time.
- The components are so much better. It makes a better game.
- It's a fun little like watch the world fall apart and burn and see who can survive that process the longest.
- One of my favorite party games, if not my favorite party game.
- It's a lot going on. Very thinky. But very rewarding, too, at the same time.
- When trick taking gets to a point where I feel like I'm just trying to math out every probability and it starts to feel like homework, I start to like it less.
- I cannot wait to play it again.
- My ideal would be combining the best parts of Bruges and Hamburg into one game, but I can't do that.
- It's just easy, straightforward, satisfying.
- There's not quarterbacking, there's assisting, because it's so much happening at once and so much daisy chaining that the quarterbacking is almost impossible.
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 16:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Memorable for being mean in a light-hearted way
- Enjoyed by players who like tense interaction
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric play / tug-of-war style — Mean-spirited negotiation and action with players trying to manipulate outcomes.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we had around 10,000 live views so people kind of dropping in and dropping out
- 1,282 challenge entries that's wild
- this is where we started to fall off of our schedule
- I will be staying up the full 24 hours again because it's just the best way to do it
- it's a food day
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Our Family Plays Games general_discussion at 56:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- clever theme integration
- beautiful components
Cons
- steep learning curve for newcomers
Thematic elements
- area control and card-driven battles
- bird-themed conflict in a forest
- lightly thematic with abstract mechanics
Comparison games
- Fealty
- Root
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- area_majority — control key locations through actions and placements
- card_driven_combats — cards influence battles and outcomes
- tile_placement — place tiles to extend influence areas
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's huge this unconscious mind box
- we're going to be at BGg con in Dallas
- pineapple on pizza is delicious
- the shelf of shame... we need an intervention
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Foster the Meeples general_discussion at 2:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed_positive
Pros
- highly interactive and tense with sabotaging play
- fast-paced, high-energy party appeal
- sociable and chaotic fun when played live
Cons
- rules can be dense and confusing, especially for newcomers
- high potential for AP and arguments due to interference
- domineering players can skew the experience
Thematic elements
- territory control via bird placement with predatory/utility creatures
- urban park/park-like environment with birds
- light-hearted, cheeky competition with sabotaging elements
Comparison games
- Wavelength
- Power Grid
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — place birds on locations to control nests and zones; control is scored over rounds.
- recruitment and bag draw — draw and place birds, then potentially place other players' birds to influence scoring.
- special actions and interactions — use creatures and fountain/nap zones; zap mechanics later in the game to affect others.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a mean game.
- We are playing Perch, everybody.
- Zip, zap, Zork.
- Are Jeff and I on the same wavelength?
- We are going nuts for donuts.
- Tinder blocks and barbecubes!
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