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It was supposed to be an easy job, investigating this abandoned mansion. Suddenly a shot rings out in the darkness, the bullet shattering the plaster behind you. Turns out someone is here as well, and only one of you is leaving alive.
Revolver Noir is game for two players that puts you in the shoes of a private eye stuck in a dark mansion with an unknown hostile. Using a combination of detective work and calculated shots in the dark, your goal is to track down your enemy and put an end to them – before they do the same to you.
Finalist (top 3) of Button Shy's 18 Card Challenge: Design a game that doesn't use a table or surface.
Setup
Give one player all the John Doe cards, and the other all the Jane Doe cards.
Each player chooses one room in which to start, then places the rest of their cards behind it in their hand. The visible card is your current location.
The turn alternates between players. On your turn, you have Action Points, which you can spend to perform actions like moving, shooting, listening, setting traps, and use the room effect.
Use Room Effect
Most rooms in Revolver Noir have a unique effect, which can be used only while you are in that room. To trigger this effect, reveal your location, then follow the instructions on your room card.
Winning the Game
The objective is simple. To win, you’ll have to hit your opponent twice.
Year Published
2021
Transcript Analysis
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Foster the Meeple collection_tour at 22:24 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11916 · mention_pk 34974
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Stylish noir art; quick social deduction vibes
Cons
- Some players crave heavier mechanics
Thematic elements
- crime, mystery, and clever misdirection
- noir detective vibe; wallet-sized caper
- pulp noir with quick rounds
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven storytelling — cards define actions and clues; players piece together a noir scenario
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I'm super into button shy
- these two bags are full so I'm going to show you all of the button shy games that I currently own
- I freaking love it
- If you haven't tried button shy I highly highly recommend that you give it a go
- there's so many options for travel and storage; wallet games are perfect for on-the-go
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 18:38
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Array
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- One-vs-one shooter with cards
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- Noir-era gunfighter
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- positive
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- If you enjoy Stardew Valley, you’ll love the board game.
- Cuphead is the best real-time game we've ever played.
- Mass Effect is a space-themed campaign with a rich story that could do justice to the IP.
- Through the Ages gives you that civilization-game feel with a great app version.
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Foster the Meeple Channel game_review at 1:58 sentiment: positive
video_pk 7796 · mention_pk 23054
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- compact two-player experience
- fast playtime (~15 minutes)
- innovative hidden movement in a wallet-sized package
- easy to teach and highly replayable
Cons
- two-player only
Thematic elements
- hidden movement, deduction, crime noir
- noir detective vibe; handheld map and rooms
- short, tense micro-scenarios built around rooms and actions
Comparison games
- Get on Board New York and London
- Hey that's my fish
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action_points — each turn gives two action points to move, trap, shoot, or listen
- Hidden movement — players keep a map-like reference and their location is not openly visible
- listen — gives a clue about the opponent's location to narrow possibilities
- shooting distance — players can shoot if within range after deductions and two damage hits are required to win
- trap and room effects — cards confer room-specific effects that influence play and positioning
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I freaking love Button Shy
- This one is right in the sweet spot for me
- it's a coffee game this is a cottage game
- it's freaking adorable
- it's mean but fun
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Josías top_10_list at 9:04 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very very good two-player game
Cons
- Can drag on
- Can be luck-based
Thematic elements
- Detective noir
- Film noir
- Two-player noir game
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Two-player gameplay — Designed for two players
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I rank like games pretty much like how I feel right now about them right it's possible that next month I will rank the games way differently
- Stonespine Architects definitely an a rank game for me um really amazing
- I just absolutely love this one of my most favorite puzzly polyomino games
- Château Burgundy is still in my top three games has been for a few years
- I do not like auction games but I absolutely love Modern Art this is amazing
- My City is like an amazing entry level deck builder but you can also play with people who like to play games a lot
- Slay the Spire could be one of my games of the year wow this game is amazing
- Fallout is really messed up by its winning condition
- Pop-Up Pirate it's funny but is it a good game no it's not really a game right
- I like vegetable themed games it sounds very specific but that's the way it is
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Foster the Me a Channel top_10_list at 14:22 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4074 · mention_pk 11923
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Elegant, tense two-player deduction
- Compact, clever design
Cons
- Requires careful listening and bluffing
Thematic elements
- crime, deduction, suspense
- Noir house intrigue and mystery
- crime thriller, intimate detective play
Comparison games
- Root
- Other two-player hidden movement games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven actions — Actions and rooms are represented by cards, front indicates position.
- Hidden movement — Players secretly maneuver through a house to defeat the other.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Nana is just so freaking cute.
- it's insanely frustrating
- it's a fruitful experience when everything comes together
- I freaking loved it
- Nana is just so freaking cute
- the artwork is stunning, I love card games
- Grand Austria Hotel makes my brain happy
- Sea Salt and Paper is probably one of my most played games at this point
- it's bonkers but fun
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Foster the Meeple playthrough at 38:17 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent hidden movement game
- Works completely in hand without table space
- Great tension and deduction
- Highly praised by both players
Cons
- Limited to 2 players with single copy
Thematic elements
- Hidden movement and tactical combat
- Detective noir mansion
- Suspenseful and strategic
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combat — Players shoot and listen to narrow down opponent location, first to hit twice wins
- Hidden movement — Players hold cards as stack showing only back, position indicated by top card showing current location
- Room abilities — Each room has unique abilities with action points cost
- Trap setting — Players can set traps in rooms that activate automatically on opponent's next turn
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's button shy day people there's no messing around
- I try to just choose ones mainly that I haven't played yet
- this game's incredible
- easy peasy lemon squeezy
- my brain
- pterodactyl eating a man
- we're brilliant geniuses
- we are moving along a time continuum
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RPG Out There general_discussion at 12:28 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- concise two-player tension
- clever 18-card design
Cons
- limited to two players
Thematic elements
- two-player noir duel
- house confrontation between two investigators
- tight, tense
Comparison games
- 18-card games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card duel — two players, 18 cards each, duel-like play
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Step into Kenfire Council, a cutthroat contest of strategy and politics.
- This is a big boy.
- 18 cards.
- It's a different type of train game.
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