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Slide Quest

Game ID: GID0290741
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2019
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Description

The bad guys have taken over our beautiful kingdom in Slide Quest, and it's in total chaos! You have to save the world and quickly! Work together to guide this brave, rolling knight through this turbulent adventure that is lined with twists and traps!

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The bad guys have taken over our beautiful kingdom in Slide Quest, and it's in total chaos! You have to save the world and quickly! Work together to guide this brave, rolling knight through this turbulent adventure that is lined with twists and traps!

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Total mentions: 7
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Sentiment: pos 5 · mix 1 · neu 1 · neg 0
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Video kraE0B2Iivg Meeple University Review at 4:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Cooperative slide puzzle with a strong table presence and charming components
  • 20 levels provide progressive challenge and replayability
  • Appeals to both kids and adults; cooperative dynamics reduce conflict
Cons
  • Some levels are quite hard and not easy, which may frustrate casual players
Thematic elements
  • adventure/maze-like obstacles with knights, guards, and villains
  • a knight-themed path puzzle with 3D rocks and fences on a boxed play area
  • cooperative puzzle-solving with escalating level complexity
Comparison games
  • Cupcake Academy
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • box_integration_setup — Uses the game box and inserts to create the play space, with components removed from the insert and rearranged for play.
  • environmental_puzzles — Various level themes, including a dynamite level where the mat must not be destroyed, adding spatial constraints.
  • level_based_progression — 20 levels with increasing difficulty; levels 6→7, etc., indicating progressive challenge.
  • path_navigation — Move a knight along a path using adjustable play space; involves avoiding holes and guiding the knight through levels.
  • push_enemies_into_holes — Gameplay includes pushing guards/enemies into holes as part of some levels.
  • score_tracker_and_lives — Score/life tracking system to monitor progress and mistakes across levels.
  • Track Advancement — 20 levels with increasing difficulty; levels 6→7, etc., indicating progressive challenge.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • it's cooperative sort of like puzzle
  • you flip up a card and then everyone has to work together within a time limit
  • you can't put a smaller cupcake on top of a larger cupcake
  • you can only handle your own pieces and transfer to each other
  • it's really fun one it is um toy as terran say so this is a slide quest
  • it's a cooperative slide puzzle
  • the slide puzzle has more interaction
  • not that easy
  • it's really cute it's got good table presents
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Video MTZq8j04ZPg Watch It Played Top 10 List at 15:01 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Keeper
  • Pocket-sized
  • Simple rules
  • Lots of replayability
  • Good way of managing action points
Cons
  • Not widely known
Thematic elements
  • Dungeon crawling, fighting monsters, grabbing loot, rescuing maidens.
  • Dungeons.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Action Points — you have action points on your turn and you can spend some of those action points to up your attack.
  • cooperative play — it's a fully Cooperative game.
  • Deck Building — with a single deck of cards.
  • Dice Rolling — and a couple of dice.
  • Dungeon Crawler — a Dungeon Crawler with a deck of cars and some dice.
  • Lane-based combat — you do have these different lanes that you have to fight in and so range attacks can fight in different lanes and you've got melee attacks.
  • Leveling up — loot that you need to level up so that you don't get just absolutely pawned by the the boss at the end of the game.
  • Loot acquisition — grab Loot and rescue maidens as you gear up your characters to fight the boss at the end of the dungeon.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • This just jump straight to my top five games of all time.
  • The sweet sweet nectar of this well design, beautifully presented, and incredibly fun game has me Hive blown away.
  • Summoning evil in this family friendly game was a real treat.
  • I have seen a few civilization destruction games like Empires end and many civilization building games but never both in the same game and I'm intrigued to see how this works
  • This is a great card game.
  • I think this game is perfect it's the best version of what it's trying to do it's fast fun laugh out loud five player Pusher look game with Space Cats of course.
  • I'm so interested in this period of History it's really interesting.
  • a fun game with a lot of variability but a pretty simple rule set and we had a good time hiking the trail
  • void fall is amazing we can't recommend it enough
  • I think side quest was just a little bit ahead of its time for it to have hit properly.
  • spots is just a wonderful little pushy look game that always puts a smile on my face.
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Video 7AjibSpYCNE Board Gaming Ramblings Discussion at 2:37 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
  • clever physical board design that translates a maze/ball-rolling concept into a tabletop game
  • family-friendly appeal
  • good for kids
Cons
  • felt repetitive quickly
  • not a long-term pick for this group
Thematic elements
  • maze navigation and knight-avoidance
  • fantasy dungeon-escape track with a balancing board
  • light family-friendly, puzzle-oriented
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • dexterity — balance and tilt the board to move a knight along a path while avoiding holes
  • Planning — select moves to route the knight efficiently
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • it's really fun to be back we hope you will like this and join these videos as well
  • we're back with keeper girl gonna be more reviews coming soon
  • so yeah my memory that is the end of this video
  • there is a link in the description to a form so you can go into that form and you can tell me what games do you want and we might send them to you
  • there's going to be hopefully every second week keep or call
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Video -4_UAdHrwZI Game Night Picks - Pair Of Dice Paradise Top 10 List at 12:25 sentiment: positive
video_pk 33772 · mention_pk 100444
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Three-dimensional dexterity experience within the box
  • Strong cooperative potential
Cons
  • Dexterity games can be physically demanding
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • cooperative dexterity / adventure — Guides your rolling knight through traps and twists, with teamwork to navigate a 3D dexterity play-space.
  • Cooperative Game — Guides your rolling knight through traps and twists, with teamwork to navigate a 3D dexterity play-space.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • "Letter Jam really looks like it's one that could hit the spot as one of the reasons why it's on my list to check out at GenCon"
  • "this video actually has 200% as many references to Kenny G as the last video did"
  • "If you're a fan of trying to do absolutely everything at once until you break down and cry real tears you may want to give Rail Pass a try"
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Video l8GV_xELLk4 Gaming with Edo & Jessica Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Incredible production value and component quality
  • Beautiful art and imaginative level design
  • Versatile solo or cooperative play
  • Numerous maps with strong replay potential
  • Potential for user-generated content or expansions
Cons
  • High complexity on some maps can be challenging, especially solo
  • Limited explicit expansion content discussed; replay value depends on map variety and future add-ons
Thematic elements
  • Heroic cooperative puzzle-solving within a dynamic, modular maze.
  • A tabletop puzzle labyrinth with a marble-maze inspired setting, featuring heroes, walls, boulders, dynamite, and holes.
  • Minimal, puzzle-forward with light narrative framing of a hero's journey through maps.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • cooperative play — Players work together to manage pieces, hazards, and objectives across multiple maps.
  • dexterity puzzle — Players physically manipulate components, lifting and repositioning pieces to guide a ball through a dungeon-like maze.
  • hazards and obstacles — Holes, boulders, dynamite, and enemy tokens create risks that must be managed during play.
  • map progression — A sequence of maps increases difficulty and variety, with potential for added content.
  • spatial reasoning — Players interpret modular map layouts and follow signs to navigate routes.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • it's a puzzle game you were playing how many times
  • it's a great showpiece it's a lot of fun
  • the art the component quality it's like amazing
  • huge levels of imagination here
  • production value on this is through the roof
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Video mIn-na2yY0c No Rolls Barred Top List at 6:23 sentiment: positive
video_pk 10570 · mention_pk 31133
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Tabletop video-game feel in a tabletop format
  • Intense, fast-paced challenges with escalating difficulty
Cons
  • Noise and frustration can rise with higher levels
  • Some players may find it unfairly punishing
Thematic elements
  • fantasy-adventure with arcade-like tension
  • A medieval-themed maze where a knight navigates to an exit
  • chaotic, energetic, and humorous
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • lever-controlled knight movement — move a knight through maps using plastic levers without falling into holes
  • multi-map progression — beat level after level, increasing difficulty and noise as you advance
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • the maple syrup of dexterity games
  • it's the best dexterity game ever made
  • this is the collection starter
  • it's almost the cinema of dexterity gaming
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Video f9x0DLrug4Y Board Game Coffee Discussion at 21:51 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 8029 · mention_pk 23631
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
  • Compact, puzzle-driven, and family-friendly
  • Novel dexterity mechanic with tangible feedback
Cons
  • Only as good as your interest in dexterity puzzles
  • Some might find it fiddly
Thematic elements
  • dexterity and puzzle solving
  • Tilted board sliding puzzle adventure
  • Light thematic framing around slides and challenges
Comparison games
  • Tumble Maze (gravity/puzzle alignment)
  • Perplexus-style puzzles
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Puzzle Progression — Series of 40+ puzzles with increasing difficulty
  • Tilted board dexterity — Players tilt and nudge a board to guide a ball/pieces toward goals
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
  • it's the best game ever
  • this game is a nut job
  • the art is amazing the storytelling is amazing
  • Nemesis is fan Fantastic so it's it's semi-cooperative I guess it depends
  • it's the best alien game I've ever played that's not the alien license
  • Photosynthesis is a beautiful game
  • the core box is amazing
  • it's so heavy but it's worth it
  • awaken Realms sponsor this they’re so awesome
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