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In the early days of the coronavirus, a time of self-isolation for many people, Jamey decided to create an infinitely scaling roll-and-write game to teach and play with people around the world via Facebook Live.
In Rolling Realms, players compete to earn the most stars in a series of minigames over 3 rounds. This is a roll-and-write game, meaning that players will write on the game components using dry-erase markers.
Each turn, one player rolls 2 dice, and all players use the dice results on their realm cards to generate resources and earn stars. After 3 rounds, the player with the most stars wins!
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Year Published
2021
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 10:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Enjoyable gameplay
- Good roll-and-write experience
- Currently interested in the roll-and-write genre
Cons
- Some component element bothers Jeff
Thematic elements
- Rolling and writing
- Various fantasy worlds
- Light strategy
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Roll and Write — Rolling dice and writing on sheets
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Foster the Meeple - a channel all about board games
- we have our team jeff team jamie patreons who are going to be voting on what the loser has to do
- i love res arcana res arcana is quickly becoming one of my favorite games
- adult where's waldo
- knocked our socks off
- i love it
- so much fun
- winter is coming
- board game city up in here
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Rebecca general_discussion at 0:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Premium component quality (thick linen-finished rulebook, large cards).
- Big, readable dice and sturdy box with compact form-factor.
- Clear, approachable rulebook and quick to teach.
- Inventive concept: meta-game across multiple classic games and expansions.
- Solid solo play via automa and a four-chapter solo campaign.
- Promos and packs add variety and extend replayability.
Cons
- Some storage considerations; the insert is not optimized for all pieces.
- Initial setup can be a little fiddly while learning the interactions between realm cards.
- To reach full content, additional packs or expansions may be desirable.
- No explicit 7-8 player expansion in the base box; max six players without extra content.
Thematic elements
- Cross-title integration and scoring optimization across diverse game systems
- A meta-game across multiple licensed games, where players score by aligning realm-themed cards and dice
- abstract, puzzle-like
Comparison games
- Wingspan
- Parks
- Ark Nova
- Pendulum
- Tapestry
- Isle of Cats
- Between Two Cities
- Between Two Castles
- Viticulture
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Automa/solo mode — Automa cards provide a solo AI opponent to play against.
- dice-drafting/activation — Roll dice to activate actions on realm cards and trigger scoring effects.
- dry-erase scoring — Use dry-erase markers on scoring cards to track progress across rounds.
- expansion integration — Base set supports additional realm packs that expand cards and scoring options.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a game I've had on my list for quite a while
- I think this is pretty well laid out
- this is a pretty cool concept
- I will definitely play that on the channel
- the cards are larger than I thought
- it's evolving there's like a lot of small packs
- I really like that it's simple
- this is a really good concept
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Dice Tower general_discussion at 14:23 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)
- To me, the fun of Monopoly isn't really in playing it. Once you open a box, you lose about 90% of its value.
- The guy has something he's passionate about.
- That made me happy seeing that. I completely forgot about Quake till I saw this.
- Game fountain's killing it.
- I would play it again with this. That's one that stuck with me.
- If I'm going to be a dinosaur and go head-to-head with other dinosaurs, I'm kind of in on that game.
- The fact that this company can continue to thrive by producing new versions of it. Why wouldn't they?
- I hate this one particular. I think it looks terrible. I would never want to play this game.
- No Thanks is one of the best card games I think ever made.
- Do you have enough Wingspan? No. No one does.
- I love stuff like that.
- I really do love Federation.
- Trading card game mechanisms such as those referred to in the law are not subject to needless legal actions.
- Eat first, die last.
- Winners don't quit, Tom.
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Unknown game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Compact box and quick gameplay
- High variety with 11 realms
- Strong solo mode with 18 levels
- Good price/quality
Cons
- Dice luck in solo mode can be frustrating
- First-time understanding of some card rules can be non-trivial
- Some entries require careful rule clarification for new players
Thematic elements
- Light, abstract dice manipulation across 11 distinct realms; persona of mini-games via cross-realm interactions.
- A shared score sheet across multiple realms, each realm themed after a Stonemaier-style game in a compact, quick-play format.
- Conversational, opinionated overview with comparisons to familiar roll-and-write titles.
Comparison games
- Cartographers
- Clever
- Clever Cubed
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice-placement across realms — Each die must be placed into a different realm, creating inter-realm decision points and strategic choices.
- multi-realm scoring — Realms interact via scores, with combinations influencing overall point totals; 11 x 11 potential interactions across rounds.
- realm-based powers and interactions — Realm cards provide powers and effects that alter dice results or allow new actions, enabling varied strategies.
- roll-and-write — Players roll dice and immediately mark or write results on realm cards/score sheets.
- solo mode (18-level mini-golf style) — A dedicated solo variant with progressive challenges; failure to meet a level's constraint ends the run.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's about rolling dice and writing on realms
- this is a classic roll and write game
- the solo version was my favorite thing here
- it's convenient
- you can play it wherever
- 11 x 11 games
- mini golf course in solo mode with 18 levels
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Stonemire Games general_discussion at 54:13 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- awesome for fans of multiple games
- demonstrates modular design
Cons
- requires familiarity with many IPs to fully appreciate
Thematic elements
- cross-compatibility and thematic mashups
- Realms distilling different games into realm form
- meta-game
Comparison games
- Wingspan
- Origin Story
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- realm_card_to_game_pairing — Each realm represents a different game distilled into a playable form.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- World Wonders is a polyomino game where you're placing mostly flat tiles, but every now and then you're placing a big chunky wonder and it has just a really good set of mechanisms.
- Fairy Ring was a really really neat twist on a drafting game where you're drafting cards like in seven wonders, but you were also moving a fairy around the table onto all the stacks of cards that other players have played.
- I love the joy of browsing without buying.
- It's unlike anything else we've ever played and we love it.
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top_10_list at 9:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Conceptually rich, tying together familiar games
- Solo mode well-supported
- High production quality
Cons
- Not as deep as standalone games
- Complexity can vary widely between mini-games
Thematic elements
- rolling prompts across multiple games
- A collection of mini-games each derived from a prior title
- multi-game anthology
Comparison games
- Wingspan
- Cartographers
- Wingspan
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Mini-games linked by shared dice — Three large dice are rolled to interact with multiple games, each with its own scoring
- Single-die usage across sub-games — Dice results can be used in different ways depending on the sub-game
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's exactly how it looks you draw different things here and get points
- it's really really fun race game
- this is the new kid in town it's definitely better than regular link almost everyone can play it
- two pages contain as much stuff to write on as all the other nine
- so many choices so many challenges
- mix of roll and write and roll and draw is one of the best hybrids
- i would put it above but i would actually like put it very close so there's no space between them
- the solo game shines, and there is a mini-golf thing in the solo mode
- it's an amazing game with so many choices so many challenges
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Unknown Channel analysis at 1:09 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Innovative modular scoring system paired with a modular interface concept
- High replayability from many 3-card realm combinations (165 permutations per round)
- Strong onboarding and community involvement by the designer
- Expansion potential promised; scalable replay value
- Compact core box with space for future expansions
Cons
- Less thematic immersion; density of theme is minimal
- Low player interaction; outcomes are largely determined by end scoring rather than in-round interaction
- Rules could be clearer; onboarding is good but some gaps persist
- Branding and artwork are understated, potentially off-putting to casual shoppers
Thematic elements
- modular scoring and modular play; realms inspired by existing Stonemaier titles
- abstract roll-and-write with realm cards inspired by past Stonemaier games; round-based scoring across multiple realms
- analytical/product-review narrative
Comparison games
- Cartographers
- Silver & Gold
- Ganshon Clever
- Quix
- Quinto
- Wingspan
- Scythe
- Viticulture
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- expandable components — the base game box is designed to accommodate future expansions and additional realms
- modular scoring — the round is set by selecting three cards that define scoring criteria; scoring varies by round
- realm-specific abilities — each realm card functions differently, generating resources and scoring opportunities
- Resource management — resources are circled on a separate card and later spent to manipulate dice results
- roll-and-write — dice results are allocated to realm cards; each die can be used once per turn and only to fill a single value per realm
- solitaire/minigolf format — a solitaire variant exists with 18 defined card combinations and specific objectives
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- modular scoring just like that seen in cartographers
- it's a roll and write game
- the onboarding process was impressive
- Rolling Realms offers up variety with its multitude of card combinations
- loads of potential to grow
- the box is larger than Quix and Quinto
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Foster the Meatball Channel monthly_wrap_up at 10:13 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- tight engine across multiple realms
- fun follow-up from prior Stone Meyer titles
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- rolling rights / realm creation — Rolling rights across multiple realms within a shared universe.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we played a total of 30 different games this month
- this month flew by
- friggin love it it is an incredibly tight engine builder
- i friggin loved this game
- we love wingspan we need to get some of the expansions though
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Board Game Spotlight playthrough at 3:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very high replayability due to different realm combinations each round
- Thematic and integrated scoring across diverse realms
- Fast, accessible play that scales well with player count
- Good for online play via shared realm sets
- Solid engine-building with satisfying combos
Cons
- Some realms (e.g., tapestry) can be fiddly or hard to maximize
- Steeper learning curve due to multiple mechanics across realms
- Scoring complexity across realms may slow down some players
Thematic elements
- A multi-game mashup where rolling dice generates resources and is scored across themed realms with varied scoring rules.
- Realm-based dice-placement across multiple popular game themes; the realms evoke games such as Euphoria, Tapestry, Pendulum, Between Two Cities, Wingspan, and more, creating a mashup of settings.
- Live-playthrough with on-screen explanations and enthusiastic commentary; demonstration-driven
Comparison games
- Viticulture
- Wingspan
- Between Two Cities
- Tapestry
- Pendulum
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-based drafting / realm selection — The lead player draws three realms and all players work with those three realms for the round, increasing replayability.
- Dice modification — Spending resources can modify a die's value or allow extra activations; dice do not wrap from 1 to 6.
- Multi-game engine-building — Elements like Pendulum and Tapestry simulate engine-building ideas (sand timers, polyomino scoring) within the roll-and-write framework.
- Pattern scoring by realm — Each realm has its own scoring rules; stars are awarded for reaching certain patterns and for leftover resources.
- Realm activation constraints — One die must be placed in one realm per round; you cannot activate a realm twice in a round.
- Resource management — Pumpkins, hearts, and coins are earned and spent to modify dice and activate actions.
- roll-and-write — Dice are rolled each round; players write numbers on realm cards to activate them.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Replayability is super high.
- This is a great concept that came out of pandemic and the creativity around it is really cool.
- Rolling Realms plays quickly and is great with two players.
- The deck's stacking and the synergies between realms feel really smart.
- This is such a positive thing; it's a great story and a great game on top of it.
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Might I Suggest a Game playthrough at 3:46 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Meta aspect appeals to fans of Stonemeier games
- Fun combo building
- Quick gameplay
Cons
- May not appeal to players unfamiliar with Stonemeier catalog
Thematic elements
- multi-game meta experience
Comparison games
- Viticulture
- Scythe
- Euphoria
- Between Two Cities
- Society
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Roll and Write — quick roll and write using thematic elements from other Stonemeier games
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Why are you so obsessed with me?
- I'm not the only one with opinions on board games out there
- It's a pirate's life for me
- You make sausage till you can make bikes and make your people happy
- Fun to lose games
- Everything you do is satisfying even if you don't win
- A pie snatching good time
- All of Stonemeier games in one game
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Foster the Meatball Channel general_discussion at 11:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent for travel due to compact form and solo play
- Dice-based play is fast and satisfying
Cons
- Some content might feel repetitive for long trips
Thematic elements
- Realm-based scoring with solo mode
- Roll-and-write across themed realms
- Compact, accessible puzzle
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- roll-and-write — Roll dice and record results to solve realm-specific goals.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a deck of cards
- it's tiny, it's super fun
- i could literally fit this in my butt pocket
- we're bringing home a lot of games
- it's coming
- that is going to pax
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Unknown Channel rules teach at 0:00 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- Large variety of realms increases replay potential
- Chunky, tactile dice and quality components
- Short play sessions keep it light and accessible
- Solitaire variant adds a different twist
Cons
- Heavy luck/ randomness undermines strategic planning
- Lack of strong theme linkage to the realms
- Predominantly feels like a solo game even in multiplayer intent
- Mini golf variant can feel misleading relative to core game
Thematic elements
- Minimal thematic connection; emphasis is on scoring patterns and dice manipulation
- Abstract dice-drafting across multiple realm boards derived from Stonemaier titles
- Abstract/Procedural; no strong story arc
Comparison games
- Euphoria
- Between Two Castles
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice rolling — Roll dice each turn to generate resources and activation values.
- End-of-round scoring on a nine-round track — Track points across nine rounds and compare totals.
- Pattern-specific scoring rules per realm — Each realm card has its own scoring objective and constraints.
- Pattern/grid completion — Fill in boxes on realm cards to trigger scoring.
- Resource management — Spend coins, pumpkins, and hearts to modify dice results or gain values.
- Solitaire/solo variant — A dedicated solo mode with its own scoring and rules.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- there's loads of realms to choose from
- the dice are absolutely fantastic they're huge
- it's essentially a solo game
- it's too random and it's too abstract
- this isn't a game that sort of screams play me again once you've explored all the rules and nuances
- mini golf variant ... a nice touch ... but it's basically solitaire
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Stonemire Games playthrough sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- variety of different realms keeps gameplay fresh
- good solo experience
- interesting puzzle combinations
- can play once a month for continued engagement
Cons
- some realms have restrictive placement rules
- resource management can be tight on final turns
- dice rolls don't always align with optimal strategies
Thematic elements
- puzzle solving
- spatial planning
- resource management
- dice manipulation
Comparison games
- Fantasy Realms
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
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