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Similo is a co-operative deduction game, and each version of the game — e.g., Fables, History, Myths — comes with a deck of thirty cards, beautifully illustrated by Naïade, showing the portrait and the name of a series of characters with a common theme.
Your goal is to make the other players guess one secret character (out of the twelve characters on display in the middle of the table) by playing other character cards from your hand as clues, stating whether they are similar to or different from the secret character. After each turn, the other players must remove one or more characters from the table until only the right one remains and you win — or it is removed and you lose!
You can play with one of the Similo sets on its own, using the cards from, say, Fables both for the characters being laid out and for the clues being given to the guessers, or you can use the cards from one set for the twelve characters on display and the cards from another set as the clues. The game is far trickier this way!
Year Published
2019
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Allies or Enemies general_discussion at 10:33 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Easy to pick up and bring anywhere; fast rounds
- Expandable with various themed decks
Cons
- Some versions require hunting for specific regional editions
Thematic elements
- Guessing similarity through card cues
- Cooperative/deduction-style party game with visuals
- Playful, social
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- limited communication — Players convey similarity/difference via card placement without talking
- Multiple themed variants — Different themed decks (Harry Potter, Spooky, Greek Myths, etc.)
- Nonverbal communication — Players convey similarity/difference via card placement without talking
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Quotes (from this video)
- parade would be my number one because i love this game
- this is like the best bang for your buck you're gonna find
- it's an absolute blast
- it's so worth it
- this has been the game of the summer for us
- we've played this like most nights this summer
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Unknown Channel top_5_list at 1:05 sentiment: positive
video_pk 59704 · mention_pk 152228
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Engaging deduction that invites social interaction
- Accessible and quick to teach
- Varied card decks provide replayability
Cons
- May feel repetitive for some players after multiple plays
- Less depth for players seeking heavy strategy
Thematic elements
- iconography-driven deduction and social interaction
- abstract deduction with a grid of character cards and clues
- clue-led, conversational deduction
Comparison games
- Mummy
- Cinderella
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deduction — Players infer the target card by interpreting clues and card relationships on a grid.
- Pattern recognition — Players identify patterns and connections between cards to narrow the target.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- these games are visually striking unique mechanically and that really put fun at the Forefront of any game nights
- I think you really can't go wrong with symbolo if you're into these deduction Cooperative style games
- Dragon Castle as you can see visual appeal 10 out of 10
- this game is such a Serene beautiful experience with just the right amount of tension in the drafting
- Steam Park is the game where you're creating a roller coaster theme park for robots
- Railroad Inc is a rolling right game where you are rolling dice to construct highways
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Board Gaming Doctor top_10_list at 8:52 sentiment: positive
video_pk 40426 · mention_pk 122402
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to learn
- quick rounds
- works well online via voice chat
Cons
- deck variety can affect perceived value
- depends on group dynamics
Thematic elements
- guessing/word association through clues
- party game night with clue-based guessing
- light, social
Comparison games
- Mysterium
- Dixit
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-deduction — players guess which card is the target based on clues
- clue-giving / deduction — players give clues to help others identify a target card among a set
- deduction — players give clues to help others identify a target card among a set
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Quotes (from this video)
- thank you for sticking around and viewing this list once again
- it's easy to try them out there [Board Game Arena]
- these are the most underrated games in my opinion
- this is a tiny Epic type of game where it's really, small and quick
- I think this is a masterpiece of micro game design
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Board Game Garden general_discussion at 3:14 sentiment: positive
video_pk 36020 · mention_pk 107842
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adorable art style by Horrible Guild
- Flexible player count (works with two and up)
- Accessible deduction/game night staple
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Deduction and social interaction around guessing a single character.
- A cooperative party/ deduction game with a grid of character cards and clue-giving mechanics.
- Cute, approachable art style with Disney/fable-like cards.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Clue/character card placement — A grid of 12 character cards is used; players provide clues by showing cards in relation to the target.
- deduction — One player picks a target character and uses others’ cards to give clues to the team to deduce who it is.
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Quotes (from this video)
- the art on the cards are absolutely stunning
- the cards are gorgeous
- I absolutely love the art in Similar
- the art in this game is so freaking cute
- Meadow is one that everyone talks about how beautiful the cards are
- the art is absolutely stunning
- the artwork is absolutely fabulous
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Rolls in the Family top_13_list at 17:07 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very accessible and easy to teach
- Cooperative play supports broad age ranges
- Deck variability with themed animal sets adds variety
Cons
- Cooperative nature may not appeal to competitive players
- Theme and components may feel light for some players
Thematic elements
- cooperation and deduction
- Cooperative animal clue game
- team-based puzzle solving
Comparison games
- Other cooperative deduction games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Clue-giving / narrowing down — A clue giver narrows down a target animal by selecting clues and arranging cards to eliminate possibilities.
- deduction — A clue giver narrows down a target animal by selecting clues and arranging cards to eliminate possibilities.
- Grid deduction — Team uses grid clues to converge on the correct animal from a set of possibilities.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's the golden age of board games. It is becoming more and more popular.
- visually it just looks incredible out on a table.
- the game just has a ton of fun kind of figuring out what people have.
- dead simple to teach this game.
- an absolute hit and it's been an absolute blast.
- this is the game I could see playing again and again.
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playthrough at 10:12 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12967 · mention_pk 37934
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- short playtime
- easy to teach
Cons
- depends on consistent player buy-in
Thematic elements
- historical or thematic guesswork
- cooperative deduction
Comparison games
- Dixit
- Codenames
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deduction / clues — players give clues to help teammates guess characters
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a great simple trick taking game for kids where you don't see your own cards
- the top rated two-player game for us on this channel
- exit could be a good option as a co-op game
- Skull here we go a super great little party game about bluffing
- Sleeping Gods the other great great story game here is a area control game in ancient Egypt you're playing Gods Railroad
- Leave a comment down below and I think if you would share this video with somebody who also would comment underneath
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Unknown Channel top_10_list at 5:44 sentiment: positive
video_pk 9965 · mention_pk 29311
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great cooperative play
- Easy to teach
- Good for families
Cons
- Hints can be vague
- Elimination can be unforgiving
Thematic elements
- Identifying a target character from a list
- Co-op deduction
- Cooperative and tense
Comparison games
- Marvel Remix
- Catch Sketch
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hint-based deduction — One player gives hints to narrow down the target character while others eliminate options.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Catch Sketch is the best drawing game out there
- Agent Avenue is a two-player game
- it's basically a bluffing game where you try to challenge others at the right time
- the greatest card game of all time
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Rolling Dice and Taking Names general_discussion at 1:02:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Engaging drafting and engine-building feel
- Beautiful boards
Cons
- Rule complexity for new players
- Table hog due to multiple boards
Thematic elements
- Railway logistics and route optimization
- Japan, modern rail network
- Competitive engine-building on a large map
Comparison games
- Memoir '44
- Command & Colors: Ancients
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- drafting and engine-building — Draft carriage cards to build routes and activate actions
- multi-board track layout — Place tracks and stations across a multi-board map
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- not a deduction game like the original cryptid is this is something totally different
- if you like deduction games you might want to give this a shot
- this is a deduction game ... the complexity can be high but it's rewarding
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Unknown general_discussion at 2:57 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8745 · mention_pk 25794
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Easy to teach
- Great for groups and gatherings
Cons
- Clue interpretation can vary; luck factor exists
Thematic elements
- party deduction
- guess-the-character with clues
Comparison games
- Codenames
- Dixit
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hidden-role / clue-giving — one player is the guesser; others give hints to guide but not reveal too much
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- five times if you don't you got to get rid of those games
- you're going to pick which pile I have to play five times or else I'm getting rid of that pile anyways
- my board game collection this is my board game shop
- Wingspan killer did I say that cuz I meant it
- it's a unique game where you're placing cards and literally a book and then turning pages
- thank you for watching
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Unknown Channel top_10_list at 3:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Simple, portable, and replayable
- Great for travel and quick sessions
Cons
- Can feel repetitive after multiple plays
Thematic elements
- guess the correct target from clues
- Animal-themed deduction with clue-laden cards
- lateral-thinking deduction
Comparison games
- Codenames
- Where's Waldo
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card layout — A fixed set of 12 animal cards is laid out as clues
- deduction — One player gives clues to guide others to pick the correct card
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is visually appealing
- I am going to pitch you 10 games
- they will pick collection to take home
- it's a card game where you're going to play elves Orcs
- Planet X is a deduction game
- Galaxy Trucker and this is super silly fun
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Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 7:52 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)
- Don't crush them when you are teaching a board game.
- I could teach you from memory.
- it's easy peasy lemon squeezies.
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