How long does a game of PUSH take?

A typical game of PUSH takes approximately 20 minutes.

What are the best video reviews of PUSH?

MindForge has curated 29 video reviews of PUSH from top board game content creators.

What type of game is PUSH?

PUSH features mechanics including Multi-Use Cards, Push Your Luck, Risk Management.

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Video blC5f3a1lUw Watch It Played Discussion at 27:24 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Easy to teach
Fast to play
Satisfying tension between risk and reward
Engaging for new players

Cons

Busting can lead to significant loss of points
Dice rolls can be punishing

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Uno
Dos
The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

banking — Players can choose to bank cards from their bench, securing them from dice roll negative effects, but forfeiting their turn to do so.
Push Your Luck — Players can choose to continue drawing cards or stop, risking a bust if they draw a card that violates the column rules (same color or number).
Push Your Luck with Dice Rolling — After stopping or busting, players take a stack of cards and may have to roll a die, potentially losing cards of a specific color from their 'bench' based on the roll.
Set Collection — Players collect cards of different colors and values to score points at the end of the game, aiming for the most points.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Busting is bad.
I don't want to say it isn't work but it's work that I find fulfilling so it keeps me motivated.
I think the only time I ever feel that way is when I feel the crunch when I've over moved myself and I the treadmills going just a little faster than I find manageable.
I'd like to think of myself as an intelligent person oh yeah yeah and so I went to learn this and I just could not wrap my head around it.
My resolution is going to be to just finish them.
I don't find it overwhelming cuz I've given up trying to keep pace with it.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

cute aesthetics
simple, quick gameplay
family-friendly
neat drafting mechanic
not brain-burning

Cons

none

Thematic elements

order fulfillment
Pusheen cat-themed world with food items and cute imagery

Comparison games

Paladins of the West Kingdom

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action resolution — If you take an action card you must perform the action immediately (e.g., discard and replace).
Card types — Cards are of three types: item, friend, and action.
Card/Chit Market — After taking cards, the exposed slots are refreshed from the draw deck.
End condition — First player to score 10 stars wins.
fulfillment and stars — Complete fulfillment cards by giving up matching symbols to gain stars.
hand size — There is no limit on the number of cards in hand.
Multi-Use Cards — Cards are of three types: item, friend, and action.
player count/age — Supports 2-5 players, ages 8+.
pushing placement — First player places a pushing figure on one of six board spots to claim a card.
refresh — After taking cards, the exposed slots are refreshed from the draw deck.
Set Collection — Objective cards have different star values and some grant abilities.
snapshots — Snapshot cards can be reset, preventing you from exchanging previously collected cards.
special symbol rule — Some cards allow using one symbol to fulfill any card (e.g., friendship symbol).

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's a really nice very cute simple game
it's not too brain burning
a quick order fulfillment game
two to five players and ages eight plus

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Video znOH3N5dIn8 Meeple University Top 10 List at 5:10 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

evolving mechanics — Host describes that the mechanics are evolving in some ways

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Village Green which I really enjoy
that's life that's like one of the best like Cooperative games ever
Polynesia you know what came out last year
Sushi or sushi I have no idea to pronounce it I'm sorry
it's a bit long but it's very interesting mechanics it evolving in some ways

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Video toAWz_j9Q8Q kovray Discussion at 14:08 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

quick and familiar mechanic
lighthearted competitive tension

Cons

none

Thematic elements

dice-rolling push-your-luck

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-rolling — roll dice and attempt to bank the most points.
set collection/points accumulation — points are banked for successful outcomes.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

your voices mean a ton in those spaces
it's a Gateway game that will just feel a lot of fun to play again
it's kind of a brain burner actually

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Video -bSGZVU2bb8 Chairman of the Board Top List at 9:27 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engine building
Collecting tiles
Blind bidding

Cons

Dry and dusty euro look

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Blind bidding — Players engage in blind bidding for majorities and bonuses, needing to balance spending.
commodity speculation — Players push up the value of collected tokens based on commodity speculation.
Engine Building — Players build up a crew of characters to influence different phases and improve their engine.
Set Collection — Collecting tiles is a part of the gameplay.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Hey everybody and welcome back to my top 100 ball games of all time this video is the third installment so it will cover game 80 all the way up to number 71
So that is Mexica at number 80
Excellent little game criminally underrated that is Ohanami at number 79
It's number one for a reason the reason it's Fallen is because um you know I feel like I've played this enough now to kind of get my fix from it now objectively is a fantastic game but the desire to play it has slightly Fallen but it's a difficult one to rate because the game is that good but the desire has kind of lessened over time but that is Brass Birmingham at number 78
So that is Devon at number 77
So that is Scout at number 76
So that is Marra bunter at number 75
So that is World exchanges at number 74
So that is Air Land and Sea at number 73
So that is Suah I definitely don't don't um bypass this one based on the that dry Dusty euro look it's not you know not the best look at in the game but it is a fantastic game in terms of game play so again sell at number 72
So that that is Saal Landy at number 71
So there we have it that concludes another portion of my top 100
Hopefully you have enjoyed it and discovered a game or two if you have please be sure to hit like And subscribe to the channel check out my other video too and of course keep your eye out for the remainder of the series for everybody else I'll see you next time on chairman of the board bye-bye
this is a dry Dusty Euro where you are trying to collect these tokens and push up the value of the tokens you've collected based on this kind of commodity speculation mechanism
lots of blind bidding in this game as you are trying to you know V for majorities trying to bid enough to get to obviously win the round to get some extra bonuses but not too much where you're overspending
I definitely don't don't um bypass this one based on the that dry Dusty euro look it's not you know not the best look at in the game but it is a fantastic game in terms of game play
this is one of the newest Kia root building style games as you are trying to build up chains of these hot air balloons by venturing into different territories and then launching those fleets to score as many points as possible
I actually do like the way that the game kind of keeps you on the straight and narrow and forces you to make a decision within a confined space
I personally like it it's very Charming

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Video 4lJ-VRHPDzM Board Gaymes James Discussion at 15:55 sentiment: neutral

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Overall sentiment (raw)

neutral

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)

this is a really awesome board game if you like RPGs
the base game is amazing all this stuff is extra if you're not a fan of fiddly bits and euros don't get this
amazing amazing amazing crew amazing amazing game
it's a very accessible con
we'll bring you along

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Video 08KfrW_cdTw Watch It Played Discussion at 1:46 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)

I love the White Castle. I love it so much.
World Order. Yeah, it's so good.
Cities, I loved Cities. I think it's just fantastic.

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Video ro6E0uATlw0 The Dice Tower Interview at 58:35 sentiment: neutral

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Neutral

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

officially Castles of Burgundy has grown on me.
Betrayal at House on the Hill. Everyone's like that's not a party game. It's like a game night game. I'm like well, that's what I want.
Bad Bunnies.
It was it was it was really it was cute. I enjoyed that one.
Do you expect any more Kinfire Delve sets to be produced?
I don't expect any more to be produced, but I you know, and I can't even say that I want more to be produced. I'm very happy with what we have, and I like it. I think there's so much variety already. I don't need more. But if they produced it, I'd buy it because I'm a sucker and that's what I do.
the biggest thing that I I think still shocks me sometimes is how small the industry is. It is still very um just a bunch of friends in a lot of time in a lot of ways, you know?
It's um in a it's a well-established industry that still has that young excitement and and kind of um um, blood in it and I I I really like that.

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Video dcYVlE6b1Nw The Board Game Garden Discussion at 10:17 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Great for outdoor summer play
Fun for family gatherings
Easy to learn and play

Cons

The game is simple

Thematic elements

Yard game
Outdoor lawn

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Area Control — Players try to get their dice closest to the multiplier dice.
Dice Rolling — Players roll large wooden dice.
team play — Players are divided into two teams.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

May was a very solo gaming-heavy month, which made me really happy.
I really do want to start doing solo gaming more because I just love it so much.
So, yes, definitely recommend if you want a little day-to-day fun puzzle.
This is definitely a game that broke my brain.
The new version, the art is just absolutely stunning. I cannot get over it.
The game that we had the most laughs with in the month of May is a game called Cats Pushing Things Off Shelves or something like that.
I think the folding of the pastry in this game and the placing of the polyomino tiles freaking breaks my brain every time that I have played this, and it is just such a fun satisfying puzzle that has a lot of challenge to it.
If
this game is so relaxing to me.
you are trying to create kind of empty spots in between your polyomino shapes.
absolutely gorgeous game, very satisfying.
All of the different like flowers and stuff on the tiles have this beautiful holographic foil on them that just like makes them shine.
this game is from a smaller indie publisher and this is a game that more people need to experience, more people need to play.
it is a hand management game where you're going to have specific customers that are going to need specific numbers uh and also specific kind of suits and you're going to be playing cards from your hand as well as from this table in front of you in order to serve those customers
this game comes with like unlockable boxes, which I haven't even unlocked all of the ones that came in this prototype.
I think this game is absolutely fantastic and definitely needs all the love.

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Video fzc4zYwVh2Y Going Analog Discussion at 22:01 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Adorable and cute
Simple to play
Great for kids

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Cartoon cat

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Stacking — A simple stacking game where players stack a sloth figure.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

It's really unapologetically black metal and it's just great.
The end game felt a lot of I just need to get the stamps now. It's kind of like all this stuff you've been doing all game doesn't matter at the very end.
He famously said, 'I love all of your games. I really love Ball Blazer.'
It's like the most heavy metal board game of all you can play like Brutal Legend the board game.
I always in my mind I always say betrayal at the House on the Hill.
I love Cat in the Box Deluxe.
I wish I came up with this idea because a lot of people I've seen other people do that when they play it for the first time back in the day few years ago, they were like, 'Oh, this is so clever, but it's so simple.'
I wish I thought of that.
It's like you know, I stopped cuz I realized how hard board games are to design.
I have a ton of respect for board game designers.

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Video VL9yy8NPHN8 The Dice Tower Top List at 2:06 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Sets itself apart with unique elements
Has layers of pushing your luck stacked in a brilliant way
Feels like a risk and gamble every turn

Cons

Can be punishing with the die card

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Push Your Luck — Players flip cards and try not to bust, with layers of decisions on when to stop.
Risk Management — Players decide whether to continue drawing cards for more points or to 'lock in' collected cards to avoid losing them.
Set Collection — Players collect cards into up to three different piles, trying to gain points from their values.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Hey everyone, I'm Chris and I'm here to talk about my top 10 favorite in gambling games.
But, I've got 10 games here that weren't included on theirs.
If you like pure ridiculous unadulterated gambling, you should play Fairy. And that's my number one pick.
Share your favorite gambling games below. Uh these are of course board games that give the feel of gambling. I didn't include anything that's just actually like a gambling game.

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Video CK_aY_9Y_-U Top List at 2:30 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Huge highs and lows

Cons

Risk of losing all banked cards if a duplicate color is rolled on the die

Thematic elements

Blackjack-style push your luck

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice Rolling — Forced to roll a die, which can cause loss of collected cards if a duplicate color is rolled.
Push Your Luck — Players reveal cards trying not to get duplicates and can choose to bank them or risk busting.
Set Collection — Banked cards form sets for end-game scoring.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

these games have a tiny footprint so not only is the Box small the actual game itself is pretty small when it's on the table and also these games are very affordable
it's much more difficult than it sounds and it's actually much more fun than it sounds as well because normally I don't like games like this but this one is tremendous fun
it's kind of an efficiency puzzle where you are playing with your luck you know can you keep everything in front of you without banking them or are you going to spend that extra time to be a bit more cautious
it's a lot of fun and if you like games like cockroach poker this is a great alternative that I actually think is a lot better
it's only six turns so it's lightning fast and again it's a great way to dip your toe into the kind
very luck dependent but it's charming and it's fast and easy to play
this one probably the gamest of all of them in terms of I'm being a bit more restrictive and some of the rules being you know a little bit more gamified but it's still super easy to play
the more cards you play your options quickly start to dwindle and it's all about trying to squeeze every single point out of this game it's a wonderful design and one of the best filler games to come out in the last 5 years or so

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Video hkGq7m27a4c Board Gaymes James Top List at 0:44 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Fast-paced and accessible
Fits well as a filler game

Cons

Rules can be a bit fiddly or confusing for some

Thematic elements

Push-your-luck

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Push Your Luck — Players collect sets of cards; some luck-based elements can bust or reward continued play.
push-your-luck — Players collect sets of cards; some luck-based elements can bust or reward continued play.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

this is a co-op game where you're going to be trying to ascend the mountain
I like this small box it's nice and pretty
there is a lot of math involved with this and a lot of thinking

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Video jHYo8oFLOVw JestaThaRogue Review at 0:09 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

cheap
portable
easy to teach
works on various surfaces
quick rounds
customizable with house rules
great filler game

Cons

frustrating when in the lead and opponents steal last point
not deep or long-lasting for some players

Thematic elements

dexterity, precision flicking, casual party game
Tabletop dexterity game played on a standard table with two discs, a puck (jack) and players flicking to score.

Comparison games

Seven Wonders

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

bum shuffling rule — Configurably no movement from seated position; slight lift allowed, but no bumping or chair moving.
Flicking — Players flick or push discs toward a central jack; proximity to the jack determines round outcome.
flicking/disc throwing — Players flick or push discs toward a central jack; proximity to the jack determines round outcome.
house rules — Players can modify rules or trigger end-of-round conditions.
jack-off penalty — If the jack is knocked off, the round ends and the offending player loses two points.
proximity-based scoring — Closest puck to the jack earns 1 point; second closest earns 1 point; only one player scores per round.
round-based play with reset — Rounds proceed with players taking turns; a new round starts after scoring or jack-off penalty.
Score-and-Reset — Rounds proceed with players taking turns; a new round starts after scoring or jack-off penalty.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

bum shuffling that's the best rule in any game ever
it's very simple it's very cheap it's very small
it's just one of those games that you can teach and play
it's a proper filler for me

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Video YCu3WjcE518 Totally Tabled Top List at 17:20 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

highly accessible
great for bars and casual play

Cons

can feel repetitive for some players

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Push Your Luck — Create stacks with color/number constraints; bust leads to loss of a stack.
push-your-luck / stacking cards — Create stacks with color/number constraints; bust leads to loss of a stack.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

that was an absolute chaotic mess I don't even know if this video is watchable or not
the ultimate board game travel kit
absolute chaotic mess and yet I had fun talking about 16 games

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Video w29msbj8Fg8 The Board Game Garden Discussion at 3:54 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)

this will just be a fun quick little how I'm storing my small boox games
it's not too heavy it's not too um like big and bulky
I'm super excited to do some more of these
remember you are somebody's reason to smile

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Video bjQ8L6Hm5D0 Totally Tabled Gift Guide at 14:51 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Fast, approachable family game

Cons

Luck plays a significant role

Thematic elements

push-your-luck card game for families

Comparison games

Longot

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Risk Management — try to collect high cards without busting by pushing your luck.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Dexterity games are an often forgotten part of the board game hobby, and I think they make the best gifts, especially for families with kids.
Clask is fast and frantic and just so much fun.
The best dexterity board game of all time, Clask.
A toy factor and table presence is essential for a great gift.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

easy to learn, highly tense but fun
great multiplier of tense moments and laughs in groups

Cons

rules explanation can be tricky on first play

Thematic elements

risk management and cards of different colors and values
lively push-your-luck card game
light, party-driven

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

pattern risk management — flip cards into piles under constraints; bust if misfit occurs.
Risk Management — flip cards into piles under constraints; bust if misfit occurs.
Stacking and Balancing — players can bank cards to protect them from busting.
stacking and banking — players can bank cards to protect them from busting.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"Cascadia is a fantastic game"
"Time's Up is such a fantastic game"
"Lacrimosa is a great game Francis and I really enjoyed it"
"Architects of the West Kingdom... I love this game"
"Kid-friendly, cozy and cute, Creature Comforts is the cutest thing"
"Thank you so much for including me in this Charity Auction"

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Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Push Your Luck — card piles are built with push-your-luck elements and color/number restrictions
pusher/luck — card piles are built with push-your-luck elements and color/number restrictions

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Quotes (from this video)

I am a crazy board game gal
we are going to Mexico for like a Christmas vacation
I am so, so excited to play all these
I would love to know other ones for us to pick up and try

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Video 4lnm7sI18bc Board Game Coffee Review at 4:31 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Lot of fun
Mensa Select game winner
Pleasantly surprised players

Cons

Not enough play experience for official seal of approval

Thematic elements

Engine building with marble mechanics
Abstract building game
Light family game

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Engine Building — Players create chains of marble machines
Marble Run — Physical interaction with pieces

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

you can recruit monsters to your army that give you super powers
it's a beautiful scary, it's a beautiful looking game
this game is just a mini explosion, it's great
gizmos is a lot of fun so we're giving this away our very first giveaway gizmos
this little box the game when you see it it's not very pretty but it's so fun
blood rage is a fantastic game
massive Darkness two is freaking amazing
the origami zombie side black plague is by far our favorite zombie side
if you're gonna buy any zombie side game off the shelf Black Plague favorite one favorite one
Cthulhu death may die is absolutely fabulous
we can't stop playing this game
zombie side Gear Up is getting another board game coffee seal of approval this game is so much fun

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fast-paced
fun for groups

Cons

randomness can frustrate some players

Thematic elements

Turn-taking and risk management
Memory and push-your-luck theme
light, social

Comparison games

Trio

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

memory / push your luck — Players push their luck by turning cards and guessing outcomes.
Push Your Luck — Players push their luck by turning cards and guessing outcomes.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

the minis are outstanding
it's a fun fighting game
it's kind of like a tableau building game and set collection game
the box feels quality
Ticket to Ride now they've got trains and then they have other Ticket to Ride with boats and all that stuff
Lost Cities will make you mad all day long
Salt and Sea is interesting
the expedition system
you kind of do cards and things
circle the wagons... two-player game
two-player game good
Push... push your luck
we're going to roll straight into the heart of this episode
Terraforming Mars is the best game
the art and packaging of Let's go to Japan is beautiful

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

simple rules, quick to play, portable
great for casual gatherings

Cons

can be repetitive for frequent players

Thematic elements

high-risk, high-reward
card-based push-your-luck
compact, quick play

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

push-your-luck — players draw cards and try not to bust while maximizing gains

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Cascadia is an excellent starter game for your collection.
Just start small.
Anybody can play it.
I think it's a perfect starter game for your collection.
Can't Stop is possibly objectively, in my opinion, the best push your luck game.
Just One is a classic party game. Everybody can play this.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible with simple rules that are easy to teach
Engaging push-your-luck decisions within fast play
Clear visual language via color-coded components
Family-friendly and quick to reset for another round

Cons

Outcome can feel heavily influenced by luck
Color/number constraints may be tricky for color-blind players

Thematic elements

risk management and balance through card placement
abstract card-stacking with push-your-luck elements
none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

benching and banking — Players bench collected cards and can bank colors to protect them from later effects.
card stacking and placement — Players lay cards into up to three stacks with color/number restrictions.
deck-driven end condition — The game ends when the draw/deck runs out and players finalize scoring.
dice risk element — A die roll can force players to discard colors from their bench.
scoring via stacks and benches — Points are earned from benched cards and banked colors at game's end.
turn-order manipulation — A switch card can reverse or alter play order (clockwise vs counterclockwise).

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Quotes (from this video)

Always bet on black
Push is a pusher luck game
the end of the deck runs out of cards
you cannot have the same number or color represented in one stack
banking it

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Video wzpAioCgzNs Board Games With B7 Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging, quick, and breezy filler game
Clear iconography and strong art direction
Controls luck with cube spending and card management
Solid for light game nights and casual play

Cons

Components are standard, nothing standout
Dice randomness can feel wild at times
Theme feels pasted on rather than deeply integrated

Thematic elements

Push-your-luck, dice management and drafting with hand management
Persian/Arabian-inspired market setting with palace and street districts
Abstract flavor with thematic flair via art and icons

Comparison games

Medina

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Compound Scoring — Place discs on board spots to claim the corresponding bonus and score later by rank.
Dice Rolling — Roll all dice to form a set; possibility of re-rolls up to twice total.
dice_modification — Spend cubes to raise/lower dice values or gain extra rolls; capped at 1-6 per die.
dice_rolling — Roll all dice to form a set; possibility of re-rolls up to twice total.
Hand Management — Start with nine cards split into three decks; play one card per turn from hand.
hand_management — Start with nine cards split into three decks; play one card per turn from hand.
round_based_scoring — Nine rounds with a draw phase, turns, and end-of-round scoring based on strength discs and bonus tiles.
set_placement_and_scoring — Place discs on board spots to claim the corresponding bonus and score later by rank.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I really enjoyed playing this one
it's a good filler card and dice game
the theme looked really cool
the iconography was very clear
I recommend it

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Video hEA_boZSN7I Chairman of the Board Discussion at 3:13 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Mass-appeal accessibility
Short, tense play with a satisfying conclusion

Cons

Interaction may be limited; some players may want more depth
Luck can play a significant role in late rounds

Thematic elements

Color management under pressure; avoid duplicates
A fast, color-drafting push-your-luck card game
Short, punchy rounds with a dramatic last-turn moment

Comparison games

Rapido

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Bust risk and die roll — When busting, players must roll a die that can undo progress and end rounds
Color/dye column drafting — Players play cards into three columns, avoiding color duplicates to prevent busting
Endgame scoring via secured colors — Colors banked before endgame contribute to scoring

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"I am learning to love this game more and more as I become more familiar with it."
"this game struck a really nice balance of making the cards important but not making it entirely card driven."
"this is a pretty wild bidding game"
"some really cool swings, some good kind of guer manipulation"
"not a tug-of-war game... it's more of a traditional euro"
"it's a really good one. very mass appeal and I'd highly recommend Push."

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Video Ey7AWFXqFPo Before You Play Discussion at 17:00 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Fast and accessible for casual play
Simple rules; quick rounds
Tension from push-your-luck decisions

Cons

Luck-driven flavour may not appeal to all
Best with 3-4 players; length varies with player count

Thematic elements

Risk management through stacking cards
Abstract color-stacking push-your-luck
Bluff and luck with strategic stopping

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Bust mechanism — If you draw and cannot place, you bust and forfeit that turn
push-your-luck — Draw cards and place on up to three stacks with color constraints
Safe pile option — Save a color pile to protect it from discard
Stack solitaire / set collection — Capture a stack when you decide to stop; discard mechanics matter

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

cdsk is a trivia based game so it's a little hoot for the family
I actually really really like this system
it's quick and it plays in like 10 minutes
this is a trick taking game but the point is to sail this boat
I don't know if I'm ever going to use this asymmetric power but then you get to the final three
this game was a pleasant surprise for me

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Video 4DUz2N8VapQ Rolls in the Family Top List at 7:10 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

quick to teach
fits a niche for casual play
suitable for mixed-ability groups

Cons

limited depth
not highly rated online
light on theme

Thematic elements

n/a
generic modern social table
abstract

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

push-your-luck — Players decide how far to push their luck with a simple risk-reward card/draw mechanic.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

these are going to be the 10 games in our collection that have the lowest average rating on Board Game Geek
it's a very unique Cooperative game and you can't talk during the game
the end of the round you hear someone shout I got a golden ticket
the memories are not about the scoring but about the laughs around the table
simultaneous play is a game changer in Seoa; it's fast and tense
the best part is the laughing, not the scoring, in many party games

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Video zpCpiLHDgEY Chairman of the Board Discussion at 8:34 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Simple, charming dice game
Engaging wagering choice

Cons

Limited depth; better simple dice games exist

Thematic elements

risk and bidding
dice-rolling wagering game
light, quick

Comparison games

Age of War
High Score

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice rolling and grid placement — roll dice to match combinations and place on grid
wagering / bidding to beat scores — raise the stakes by playing a higher value card to claim a win

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Quotes (from this video)

the production and the visual aesthetic of the game was absolutely stunning
the decisions were relatively uninteresting and pretty obvious once you've groked the game
one and done style game so once you've done one of the missions you've experienced it can't go play it again
it's a gorgeous looking game
the money in this game, particularly in the first half was extremely tight
this game's out there that I enjoy more that are faster they're a bit more succinct

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Video K8GCx6Vavdc Chairman of the Board Top List at 4:48 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

solid filler
tight pacing

Cons

can feel precarious or luck-driven

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

pile-building and dice risk — Stacking cards in columns; if you bust, you roll dice and may lose cards of a color; pressure to avoid busting.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

mind was a big hit for me in 2018
this is the second Wolfgang Warsch game
Gloomhaven really did blow me away
absolutely genius mechanisms

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