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Pulp Detective

Game ID: GID0254903
Game Info
Year
2018
Players
1-2
Age
14+
Playtime
25 min
Complexity
1.5/5
Collection
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Video HO2OKUVEVBA Board Games for One Top 15 List at 9:02 sentiment: positive
video_pk 89216 · mention_pk 236653
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • rich storytelling potential
  • expansions add depth and replayability
  • puzzle mat accessory enhances play
Cons
  • not beginner-friendly
Thematic elements
  • crime, investigation, tableau-driven narrative
  • pulp detective noir with retro vibe
  • story-driven tableau building to reveal the villain
Comparison games
  • Pulp Invasion
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • combat resolution — engage the villain through confrontation mechanics
  • tableau-building storytelling — players assemble cards to craft a storyline and locate the villain
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
  • 15 wallet-sized games that can fit in just one hand
  • tiny games that can fit in just one hand
  • the first game is actually wallet size and it's from button shy games
  • it's great for writing prompts and things like that or just if you need some relaxation maybe even a little therapy
  • this is the best solo hidden movement game that I've played
  • an awesome one to two player game super crunchy decisions where you are playing Bonnie and Clyde on a road trip
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Video CNRH7oOeAsQ Board Games for One Top 10 List at 5:13 sentiment: positive
video_pk 34937 · mention_pk 104158
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Beautiful, evocative artwork
  • Strong storytelling through card play
Cons
  • Out of print; may be difficult to obtain
Thematic elements
  • Mystery and crime-solving through narrative card play
  • 1960s space pulp-adjacent detective fiction vibe
  • Card-placement storytelling with villain capture as a goal
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • card_placement — Cards are laid out to create a story and progress toward capturing a villain
  • item_gain_and_use — Gaining items to support the pursuit and escalate the plot
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
  • This video idea is actually inspired by Rolling solo so be sure to check out his channel
  • This game is hard uh you may survive the tutorial you're probably gonna die most of the time on everything else but it's possible
  • I adore this game I adore this game I adore this game
  • it's rambunctious fun
  • the solo mode is very good it's a little too easy so I had to tweak it to make it just a little more challenging
  • the tutorial takes you through the basics a step at a time
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