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In Project: ELITE, players are members of the ELITE squad on a mission to stop the invading forces of an alien empire. Stopping the invasion requires players to speedily roll dice as they take part in real-time, two-minute combat rounds against waves of terrifying enemies. Once the ELITE members take their turn, the aliens react. The game continues in this fast-yet-tactical series of rounds until the scenario is won or the aliens take the Earth.
This new edition of Project: ELITE will have new art, new miniatures, new card designs, new weapons, new ELITE members, new enemies, and more.
Year Published
2020
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Video TSrSk1TJ0qw
Unknown Channel game_review at 1:40 sentiment: positive
video_pk 60626 · mention_pk 153013
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Distinct, visually impressive minis and strong sci‑fi vibe
- Fast-paced real-time co-op with intense, adrenaline-fueled rounds
- Replayable with multiple missions, items, and boss abilities
- Solid component quality and timer/app integration for immersion
- Supports up to five players without quarterbacking, with clear movement rules
Cons
- High stress and intense dice-chunking may fatigue players quickly
- Not ideal for players who dislike real-time or high randomness
- Occasional odd rules around spawning and starting items (oversight) for certain player counts
- Some balancing quirks when a single player controls two heroes
Thematic elements
- Array
- Sci-fi alien invasion scenario in a space-cooperative mission
- Cooperative, mission-based, emergent
Comparison games
- Metal Slug
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players work together across rounds to defend and complete mission objectives.
- cooperative play — Players work together across rounds to defend and complete mission objectives.
- Dice Allocation / Dice Placement — Rolled dice can be slotted into weapons and other actions to activate effects.
- dice placement — Rolled dice can be slotted into weapons and other actions to activate effects.
- Dice rolling — Players roll dice to generate actions and determine outcomes for movement and combat.
- real-time — Players act simultaneously in tightly timed rounds, with ongoing threats and limited planning windows.
- Simultaneous Planning / Communication under Time Pressure — Decision-making occurs under two-minute windows with limited ability to coordinate verbally.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the hype is real
- this is not going to be a shelf siiz styled review
- it's very stressful
- eight rounds is not a lot of time
- you and a bunch of buddies need to prevent the enemy horde
- you roll dice equal to the weapon stats
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Video N6muKmSOMlA
Board Stupid top_10_list at 13:07 sentiment: positive
video_pk 41835 · mention_pk 150962
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- adrenaline rush and scale for a big-game feel
- spectacular production for a 60-minute game
Cons
- component space and setup may be intimidating
- rules heavy for casual players
Thematic elements
- cooperative tactical alien invasion
- Starship Troopers-like sci-fi skirmish against alien hordes
- two-phase planning and real-time action with boss encounters
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- boss battler — aliens and bosses activate with unique abilities
- boss/alien phase — aliens and bosses activate with unique abilities
- planning phase — you plan moves in a turn-based context before acting
- real-time — a one-minute timer drives dice-chucking and fast decisions
- real-time phase — a one-minute timer drives dice-chucking and fast decisions
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we're going to give you five amazing games each each so 10 in total
- the maximum play time is 60 minutes
- PanAm is inevitable so it's gonna come and get you
- adrenaline rush of a board game
- Starship Troopers in a box
- it's just a fabulous game
- Ra simple as that
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Video OjO5SIICwbU
Unknown Channel game_review at 2:05 sentiment: positive
video_pk 32696 · mention_pk 150619
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- high-stakes real-time tension that remains engaging throughout the two-minute rounds
- clear, distinct alien groups that require different tactical approaches
- dramatic, memorable moments that punctuate the game’s progression
- accessible entry with enough strategic choice to reward planning under pressure
- clever design that minimizes slow decision analysis during frantic moments
Cons
- aesthetics and production quality feel bland; beige minis and uninspired cover art
- becomes messy to visually distinguish alien types when colors are indistinct
- retail vs Kickstarter discrepancies can feel unfair to early buyers
- over-reliance on Kickstarter rewards can create a sense of post-purchase imbalance
- no need to track nuanced stats for aliens during fast rounds, which can blur certain tactical distinctions
Thematic elements
- cooperative action under duress, rapid decision-making, siege-style combat
- Sci-fi alien invasion in a compact, time-pressured base-defense scenario
- high-energy, tongue-in-cheek action with cinematic pacing
Comparison games
- Overcooked
- Magic Maze
- Rising Sun
- Now Boarding
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Alien activation and conga-line movement — Aliens move in chains; movement can push subsequent aliens and create cascading threats.
- dice-driven action resolution — Actions such as move, shoot, or search are resolved via dice results and symbols.
- Distinct alien groups with behaviors — Different enemy types (shooters, biters, runners) require adaptive strategies.
- Health and damage mechanics affecting dice utility — Damage markers affect the ability to roll or use dice, adding tension and risk management.
- Real-time, timer-based rounds — Each round lasts two minutes; players must act quickly to manage threats and objectives.
- Roll-and-allocate with potential retries — Dice can be rolled multiple times or held for better outcomes, trading speed for precision.
- Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — Each scenario provides a unique objective (e.g., nest eggs, capture, or sabotage) that guides play.
- scenario-based objectives — Each scenario provides a unique objective (e.g., nest eggs, capture, or sabotage) that guides play.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- first let me explain what project elite is
- if you want to make an omelet you gotta break some eggs
- this game is an omelet
- forget the alien with boobs on the cover
- not coloring the three different alien types in different colored plastic is a genuine disservice
- this game manages to produce drama with every single beat
- project elite is obviously a trashy good time
- it's easy to see why i was so smitten with project elite
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Board Stupid top_5_list at 25:15 sentiment: positive
video_pk 31539 · mention_pk 150989
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Real-time, action-packed play
- Big-scale co-op with lots of weapon upgrades
- Feel of a fast-paced sci-fi defense title
Cons
- Downtime between waves can be lengthy if players stall
- May be fast and chaotic for some groups
Thematic elements
- space marines vs. xenos, cooperative action
- sci-fi base defense against alien threats
- action-heavy arcade feel with waves of enemies
Comparison games
- Starship Troopers board game
- XCOM-inspired co-ops
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — players assume different special forces roles to cover the map
- cooperative squad play — players assume different special forces roles to cover the map
- real-time dice/chuck mechanics — rapid dice chucking to activate weapons and defend a base
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Cooperative games are normally like very thematic.
- you’re not playing against each other you’re trying everybody together to solve the mechanic to solve the problem.
- it's a really friendly game that will everybody try to win or lose together.
- the desert moves around and blows around the desert… the desert is actually trying to kill you.
- it’s brutally punishing.
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Video HcqIDgnsmjE
The Dice Tower general_discussion at 4:32 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds a visual and tactical layer to the map
- Easy to print and adapt terrain pieces
- Looks good on the table and enhances immersion
Cons
- Printed pieces still require painting to reach their best look
- Possibly needs more color variety for clarity
Thematic elements
- Tactical sci-fi combat on a map
- Run-and-gun sci-fi conflict with terrain on a map
- Strategic skirmish with modular terrain
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- map-based tactical play — Players maneuver units on a map with spawning/points of interest
- terrain/terrain upgrades — Printed terrain pieces add strategic overlays to the map for objectives and spawn points
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is as close to a game changer as I can imagine because it's really just feels good.
- If you don't play Dead Reckoning, seriously folks, let's talk about your gaming. Do you even game?
- This right here just slides in there. Very simple.
- This is a very, very small print.
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Dice Tower retrospective at 4:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- one of the designer's favorites
Cons
- arcade feel may be light for some
Thematic elements
- space combat
- alien-invasion shoot-and-move
- action-packed
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- team-based squad shooter — units rush aliens in a fast, card-driven system
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- One of the greatest experiences I've ever had playing a board game ever.
- It's all about board games, but especially the people who play them.
- This is Look Back, a series that I do where I talk about games that I reviewed one year ago, 5 years ago, 10 years ago, and 20 years ago during this time frame.
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 0:26 sentiment: positive
video_pk 7780 · mention_pk 142684
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Intense, fast-paced coordination
- Unique breathing-space mechanic adds depth
Cons
- Early minis and components described as weak
- Older design may feel dated to some
Thematic elements
- Cooperative real-time sci-fi action
- Off-world installation defense against aliens
- breathing-space planning phase between rounds
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Team-based defense against waves of threats.
- cooperative objective-based play — Team-based defense against waves of threats.
- real-time — Dice mechanics and card-driven actions under time pressure.
- Real-time action selection — Dice mechanics and card-driven actions under time pressure.
- temporary planning phases — Two-minute breathing-space to strategize with teammates.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the Minis for the first edition of this game were really really terrible they were absolute dog
- we just put up with the ship Miniatures and we just good afternoon our own ball sack
- this for us is the best solo game ever created in major night
- Mage Knight never ever gets old there's always something new to discover in this game
- it's number four on this list
- it's the greatest party game ever made hands down
- the theme dead on and the action selection mechanism
- the possibilities are literally endless in Pitch car
- you could teleport directly into someone's backyard give them a good old spanking
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 6:27 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4885 · mention_pk 141078
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast-paced and intense
- rest period helps pacing
Cons
- older miniatures and production quality
- collectible/expensive components for older editions
Thematic elements
- real-time squad-onslaught with alien threats
- Sci-fi defense against hordes
- cinematic sci-fi action
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice_resolution — combat and actions resolved with dice and timing
- real_time_play — simultaneous actions with rest periods
- real-time — simultaneous actions with rest periods
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's very very simple it's a move attack attack move game
- prepainted Miniatures which is awesome cuz I can't paint
- Hasbro did try and bring this back on two occasions
- Beyond the Sun this has been described as Tech Tree the board game essentially
- the board is very Bland it's sort of like a white and blue aesthetic
- it's skull and roses an insanely simple concept
- the meta game that appears out of blue in this game
- Brass Birmingham has done the unenviable task of converting an already classic game and actually making it better
- Project Elite is like shooting a load of cocaine coming down off of it and then shooting another load of cocaine
- the player that spends the most money automatically loses the game
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Video 88-tbzFx5ew
Board Game Countdown Channel top_100_list at 9:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 2667 · mention_pk 147013
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- high-energy experience that drives group dynamics
- great for families and gaming groups seeking a fast, loud game
- re-playable via different upgrade paths
Cons
- not everyone's cup of tea due to high heart-rate and intensity
- may require players comfortable with chaos and tempo
Thematic elements
- cooperative, frantic space defense
- Sci-fi outpost defense against alien marauders
- high-energy, chaotic, arcade-like action
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players defend an outpost in a frantic, time-limited round structure.
- real-time_cooperative_play — Players defend an outpost in a frantic, time-limited round structure.
- time_pressure_and_shared_goals — Two-minute danger windows create intense team coordination and quick decisions.
- upgrading_and_refresh_cycles — After each wave, players regroup, upgrade gear, and face new challenges.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Don't sit in the bath with your toaster
- If you're new here, consider subscribing to this channel
- pigs in blankets look like the wolf cogs
- this is a frantic time
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Unknown Channel top_100_list at 2:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 2010 · mention_pk 142718
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Intense, cinematic real-time play
- Original core game remains engaging in its new iteration
- Adrenaline expansion and core gameplay are highly regarded
Cons
- Original miniatures were criticized as quality-wise lacking; newer versions address this
Thematic elements
- Alien incursion defense with escalating waves
- sci-fi/alien invasion defense; two-minute real-time rounds
- High-tension, brisk tactical play with breathing room between waves
Comparison games
- Magic Maze
- Escape from Cursed Temple
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooldown/breathing period — A short interlude after a round to plan and prevent burnout.
- Cooperative/competitive waves — Defend a facility against successive waves of alien threats, coordinating with teammates.
- Real-time dice resolution — Players roll dice in two-minute rounds to simulate actions and combat.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is an absolutely astonishing achievement the bloku designers came up with the idea himself
- it's replaced crocodile for us
- you really should get hold of this one
- the greatest real-time game ever made and made even better by the new iteration
- Seven Wonders is one of the greatest board games card games ever made
- Obsession is without doubt one of the finest board games that we've played for a very, very long time
- Cyclades is the complete package
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