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Mamma Raptor has escaped from her run and laid her eggs in the park. A team of scientists must neutralize her and capture the baby raptors before they run wild into the forest.
Raptor is a card-driven board game with tactical play and some double guessing. Players use their cards to move their pawns — with the scientists on one side, Mother and baby raptors on the other — on the board. Every round, the player who played the lowest ranked card can use the corresponding action, while their opponent has movement or attack points equal to the difference between the values of the two cards. The scientists can use fire, can move by jeep on the tracks, and can even call for reinforcements, while the mamma raptor can hide in the bushes, yell to frighten the scientists, and call for her babies.
Year Published
2015
Transcript Analysis
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Actualol general_discussion at 0:07
video_pk 11331 · mention_pk 33309
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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)
- I'm giving away a copy of Dead of Winter: The Long Night with this video
- To be in with a chance of winning, simply like this video, comment below and subscribe to Actualol
- If you're new to Actualol then check out the rest of my videos.
- I'm Actualol on Facebook and Twitter. I'm Jon Purkis, thanks for watching.
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Adam Porter top_100_list at 0:42 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8756 · mention_pk 25834
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- asymmetric gameplay
- emotive and thematic theme
- compact, shareable tension
Cons
- availability/medium obscurity
- potential balance questions with asymmetric roles
Thematic elements
- predation and motherhood
- asymmetric pursuit between a mother raptor with babies and scientists attempting to capture them
- emotive
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Play — simultaneous face-down card play; reveal and resolve actions; resource refresh mechanics
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a really neat competitive game with a really fun theme
- another run would be nice
- the art style put me off but the game is good
- I raved about this game on my videos when this channel was new
- this is a co-op game similar to Pandemic
- it's a gambling game where no money changes hands
- feels like you're watching a horse race and you're betting on it
- it's the time pressure
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Foster the meeple general_discussion at 16:55 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8418 · mention_pk 24755
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Tight two-player duel feel
- Fast and tense
Cons
- Mechanics can be counter-intuitive at first
Thematic elements
- Survival and chase mechanics
- Prehistoric predator-prey chase
- Two-player asymmetric combat
Comparison games
- Targi
- Patchwork
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven actions — Players reveal cards to determine actions; higher card often grants advantage.
- Simultaneous reveal with benefit by difference — The difference between cards affects available actions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This video has been sponsored by munchpak so thank you to munchpak.
- Tapestry is a game that has just continued to increase on my list; I've always liked it a lot.
- Rhino Hero Super Battle... this game is so much fun.
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Going Analog interview at 6:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Clear dinosaur/clan theme
- Accessible round-based play
Cons
- Details not specified in transcript; data sparse
Thematic elements
- Dinosaur-era survival and competition
- Prehistoric predator-prey dynamics
- Competitive vs. thematic play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-based actions — Actions are driven by a hand of cards.
- Variable player powers — Each player has unique abilities affecting strategy.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- 'co-designed a deck building area control game called path of light and shadow'
- 'the game's about building a dinosaur theme park'
- 'you co-designed Dead of Winter with Isaac Vega'
- 'you can stop watching and go play a game'
- "it's a t-rex on our dinosaur scoring scale"
- 'Cosby Dude Tower' (reference to the host's favorite game mentioned in context)
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Dice Tower library_tour at 7:15 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4840 · mention_pk 14315
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Solid
- Bottom shelf favorite
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- dinosaurs
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Shelf 16 is kind of a an odd mix here
- This shelf has twice as many games as most shelves
- one of my favorite two-player games, but it's very difficult to learn and play
- Fantastic abstract strategy game
- Such a classic game and I like it a lot
- I don't know why I like it so much, but I do
- one of the most beautiful dexterity/party games there are
- There are so many games on the shelf
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 0:02 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 1934 · mention_pk 5523
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- quick rounds
- good for families
Cons
- some balance concerns in two-player mode
- thematic weight may not appeal to all
Thematic elements
- predation and survival
- prehistoric jungle ecosystem
- light-to-moderate theme with simple storytelling
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- area majority / resource management — players manage cards to maximize points by controlling territories.
- set collection — collect sets of cards to trigger effects.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
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top_10_list at 0:19 sentiment: positive
video_pk 1832 · mention_pk 5279
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cozy, thematic fit between mechanics and theme
- Easy to learn for new players
- Appealing minis and table presence
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- predator-prey, escape and capture
- A mother raptor escapes into the wild with her five babies while scientists pursue.
- asymmetrical, thematic, cozy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric roles — One side controls the Raptor and babies, the other controls the scientists, with goals tied to escaping or neutralizing.
- card-driven action timing — Players use numbered cards (1-9); an action can be performed only if the played card is lower than the opponent's. If not, players gain the difference as points to resolve actions.
- set-collection / objective-based scoring — The Raptor side aims to achieve escapes or remove opponents’ presence; scientists aim to neutralize or capture.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Raptor is a very cozy game
- it's easy for anyone to play
- Air, Land and Sea is one of the best two-player games out there
- Azul is a game that should be in every game library
- the blue is the definition of a fun game
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Adam Porter top_100_list at 6:16 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Satisfying balance between sides
- Clear thematic tension
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Root
- Vast
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric play — Two distinct sides with different aims and mechanics (dinosaurs vs scientists).
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This list is all about hopefully it'll give you some ideas of games that you might want to pick up yourself.
- Auctions are challenging; the more you play, the more you start to feel how much those power stations are worth.
- Not everybody is going to have totally accurate general knowledge and it welcomes players in to just have a go.
- I split you choose is a mechanism that could be used more broadly; it creates delicious tension and stress at the table.
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Rhino says yes game_review at 0:06 sentiment: positive
video_pk 561 · mention_pk 1682
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- delicate balance in asymmetrical play
- engaging cat-and-mouse dynamic with changing roles
- clear, approachable rules that illustrate asymmetry
- old-school, cozy art and feel
Cons
- asymmetry may be challenging for new players
- potential reliance on card draws for pacing
Thematic elements
- asymmetric cat-and-mouse chase between predator (Mama Raptor) and scientists; focus on stealth, ambush, and rescue
- Forest edge / lab setting where scientists chase a raptor brood; mother raptor hides in bushes
- tabletop game storytelling with asymmetric roles and direct conflict; thematic emphasis on pursuit and evasion
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action-point economy — the difference between the two cards yields action points for the non-acting player to spend on actions
- asymmetric roles and capabilities — scientists vs Mama Raptor have different available actions on cards and from action points, shaping strategy
- Card-driven action selection — players choose a numbered card to reveal; the lowest card triggers the corresponding action
- simultaneous card reveal and action resolution — both players reveal their chosen cards at once; resolution depends on card values
- sleep/tokens victory conditions — the mother has five sleep tokens; scientists win by capturing or putting babies to sleep; Raptor wins by escaping three babies or eliminating scientists
- special actions per side — scientists can use fire, Jeep movement on tracks, shooting, and capturing; Mama Raptor can hide, frighten, call for reinforcements, and rescue or threaten babies
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Raptor is a card-driven board game with tactical play and some double guessing
- Raptor is a very enjoyable game of cat-and-mouse where the roles change all the time
- it's very delicately balanced and it's a very good introduction to asymmetrical play
- old-school style of the game art wise and when it comes to the feel of the game design it has something cozy to it
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