Space Base

Video HLsLhk6zWW0 Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 3:26 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

quick to teach
fast rounds
family-friendly

Cons

luck-influenced at times
upfront iconography can be dense for new players

Thematic elements

space exploration and fleet optimization
Outer space fleet management
abstract engine-building

Comparison games

Terraforming Mars
Fleet Logistics

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting — Players draft dice to assign actions and ship capabilities.
engine-building — Players improve their engine with ships, pilots, and abilities to gain points.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

“it's another episode of board games and brew where we don't have brew”
“we launched our merch store”
“Arc Nova is a tableau builder”
“it's been chaos because everybody is trying to outsmart everybody”
“159 games in a week or 10 days”

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible engine-building with satisfying progression
Clear payoff as you upgrade spaces
Low cognitive load once understood

Cons

Early resource scarcity can be tough
Initial setup can slow down initial feel

Thematic elements

engine-building and space resource management
Outer space with orbital space stations
mechanical/abstract

Comparison games

Atlantis Rising
Dragon Academy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-drafting — Roll dice that indicate available actions and slots to activate.
engine-building — Upgrade spaces and activations to improve efficiency and output.
Resource management — Manage coins, upgrades, and activations to maximize returns.
set collection/activation — Activate spaces to trigger bonuses and chain effects.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Honey Buzz is always a difficult realm to complete, but it's really satisfying when you pull it off.
Space Base, very friendly realm.
It's a really satisfying game. It takes a little while to get started, but once you start getting resources from it, they can churn out quite a few resources.
I really like the hidden victory points icon on the new champions hoodie. Pretty sneaky.
This is a challenging round right here.

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Video oUNMUt7Wkr4 Unknown game_review at 3:21 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Ships activate on other players' turns
Always involved

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Building a space base
Space
Economic engine building

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Roll two dice and activate ships
engine building — Buy better ships with more effects

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Playing board games a lot is the biggest compliment you can give them
We have 10 categories starting from gamers to fillers and everything in between

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Video hJuqBrJc1lY Going Analog interview at 0:16 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)

It's sort of like war with actual decisions
It'll take two minutes
That was amazing. I wonder if that game is like that every time
It turns out that it was
So many card games following it have been inspired by that obviously
The coolest combo you can make in Mystic Veil is like here. The coolest combo you can make in Mystic Lands is like here, right? And the average is like there
What I made, right? Even if you didn't win, right?
The most unique way that I have ever encountered an engine builder
An unbelievably satisfying gameplay experience to destroy
Betting is like a way to make people care about an outcome
Poker is a terrible game if you're just playing it right? Uh but the second you're betting with money and you care, right?
Why do we root for sports teams, right? Like our the day after go Dodgers
The sitting back and then seeing what happens - yeah there is a really fun aspect to that
Train making time. When all the technology moves to a certain thing, everybody is making trains, right?

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Video IKc0MTcOIjs Friendly Ties general_discussion at 18:30 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Emergent engine-like growth through upgrades

Cons

Niche feel may not align with all engine-building definitions

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Machi Koro
Steampunk Rally

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

furnace hits the my definition of an engine builder.
it's a feeling not a mechanism.
Terraforming Mars as being like a quintessential engine building game to me.
Concordia... your hand in and of itself is an engine that you are building towards.
Steampunk Rally matches your definition and it also matches mine in that it is you're making this frankenstein's monster of a racing machine.
Golem is where you stack the cards and then you keep reactivating them.
Darwin's Journey comes to mind.
Dominion is deck builders but can build engines; it sits in a spectrum.
Villages, vineyards, and aging workers can feel engine-like but not always.
income is not an engine.

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Video -MX2vrVVpyE Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 25:40 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)

stats don't lie
we love this game
it's the perfect game to introduce people to worker placement
the stats don't lie

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Video W5A2LJyO7lE Rolls in the Family game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging dice-driven engine-building with constant player engagement
High interaction since everyone uses die results on every turn
Strong core loop with replayability due to market variety and potential expansions
Accessible core rules and intuitive dice mechanisms

Cons

Endgame can feel abrupt or uneven as someone nears 40 points
New players may struggle with charging cards and timing decisions
Luck vs. skill balance can cause some experiences to feel unlucky

Thematic elements

Spaceship development through rewards and upgrades
Space-themed dice-driven engine-building with card-based upgrades
Procedural, mechanic-driven with thematic flavor

Comparison games

Quacks of Quedlinburg
Terraforming Mars Prelude

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Roll two dice each turn and allocate results to trigger either a single column or two columns of actions.
market and upgrades — A market of various cards; buying cards triggers changes in slots and can lock future opportunities.
shared feedback loop — All players benefit from the die results on every turn, keeping everyone engaged and influencing each other’s strategy.
slot activation — Blue rewards are activated on the chosen slots; red rewards provide secondary effects and can be upgraded as slots are replaced.
tableau building — Acquire upgrade cards to enhance future turns; red cards often modify how slots trigger and interact with other turns.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Space Base is a game of building an engine that caters to how you want to play the probabilities
Space base works well anywhere from two to five players
there is a surprising amount of strategic control
the core gameplay loop here is pure fun
you get to use the die results on every player's turn

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Video HA5Hl7U5e3c Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 5:01 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fast-learning
fun with multiple players

Cons

more players required for depth

Thematic elements

Card drafting and dice-rolling space resource management
Outer space
procedural, tactical card play

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

card drafting — choose cards to build ships/resources
dice drafting — draft dice for actions
Resource management — collect resources to launch ships

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"we're going to go through all the games that we bought"
"we acquired them"
"we made it"

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Video V2m7sFBPihA general_discussion at 0:59 sentiment: neutral

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Overall sentiment (raw)

neutral

Pros

engaging engine-building with accessible scenery
good for mid-sized groups
tightly designed action timing

Cons

learning curve for new players
can become heavy with analysis

Thematic elements

futuristic space exploration and base-building
space-themed fleet/base management
thematic, light

Comparison games

Code Names
Patchwork
Wingspan
Blood Rage
The Crew
Splendor
Catan

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

engine-building — Upgrading to stronger actions to improve future turns and efficiency.
hand-management — Players manage a hand of action cards to build and upgrade their space base.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

there arose such a clatter I sprang from the table to see what was the matter
now code names now space base now Patchwork and wingspan
they Bend up the cards they don't wash their hands they Place their workers
gamer whose turns don't take all darn day
happy gaming to all and I hope that you win

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Video UIU74i2IfK4 Adam's Board Game Wales general_discussion at 5:15 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Apparently better and more strategic than Machi Koro

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Dice rolling
Outer space
Light

Comparison games

Machi Koro

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Rolling dice to activate cards

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

It wasn't just the hundred sort of best designed games this was the hundred games that I feel that I'm particularly sort of connected to
The games that have a place in my heart really games that I've got a lot of nostalgia for
It felt a bit like doing a roll and write game but without all of the sort of convenience
I wish I still had castles of burgundy and notre dame
The main thing that got in the way for me was all the iconography
I do use board games as an escape from screens and technology
I really like the production of cockroach poker
I found it was a game where I could see the ending coming and then someone would just go and there we go we've got another 20 minutes now
It feels like something other than a board game
The decisions you make in the game are very very slight
Right up my alley
I do really like push your luck
That's my favorite game
Abyss is my second favorite game
I love pekka pig
I just think it's ugly

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Video A6H3xWjDZvY Space Base game_review at 0:08 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Fast-paced and engaging
Strong player interaction across turns
Lots of interesting card interactions and combos
Unique ship cards with distinct art

Cons

Some special cards lack initial clarity, requiring rulebook reference
Dice randomness may frustrate some players

Thematic elements

deck-building-like card management with dice-driven activations; exploration and expansion
Spacefaring empire management in a compact fleet deployment
procedural, abstract with unique ship art

Comparison games

Machi Koro
Roll for the Galaxy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Card drafting/purchasing — Players buy cards from one of three displays to enhance their engine.
Card upgrading — Cards can be upgraded to a more powerful red side.
Dice rolling — Two dice rolled each turn to determine which card effects activate.
Resource management — Yellow tracks money; green track income; need to manage spending to buy cards.
Score focus — Score points via rocket-symbol activations and colony cards.
Variable activation — Card effects sometimes trigger on the left/right cards or upon matching numbers.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Space Base is a fast-paced fun game with a lot of interesting little puzzles built into it and it will appeal to a wide variety of people
the best thing about this game is that everyone's always engaged you get to do stuff on other players turns and that's really good
Space Base it's basically better Machi Koro
it's a dice game so people who always moan about dice rolls will probably moan about it
I also really dig that every single ship card has a unique name and unique art even if it's just a different color scheme

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Video YqP8krFkU-Y Foster the Meeple top_50_list at 17:41 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fast turns and lots of player interaction
accessible to newcomers yet engaging for veterans

Cons

pace can feel chaotic with many players
some players prefer heavier strategic depth

Thematic elements

dice-driven ship management and space resource allocation
space station logistics with ship slots
light, procedural, highly interactive

Comparison games

Quacks of Quedlinburg
Machikoro

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting/line-slotting — you slot ships into ports, matching dice to trigger effects
player interaction via shared dice — you can trigger actions on others' dice to gain tempo

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Clank in Space is a retheme of the original Clank, but with a space twist that freshens the experience.
Horrified is the prettiest game you’ve probably ever seen.
Mind Management is a clever, moody diversion that rewards careful deduction.

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Video SR0IComvvgo Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 36:36 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible, quick to teach, good with a wide range of players
Expansion content adds meaningful variety

Cons

Theme is light; some players crave deeper strategic layers

Thematic elements

dice-driven rewards and order-dispatching
Space-based shipyard / orbital base
light, approachable engine-building

Comparison games

Wingspan
Race for the Galaxy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

bag/hand management — Draft and activate cards to trigger effects and chain combos
dice-placement / dice-driven rewards — Roll dice to trigger ship rewards and card effects.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

There's no turning back.
Race for the Galaxy is a contender for the best.
The dopamine rush of every chip you draw from that bag.
Quacks of Quedlinburg is such a pure fun game.
Feast for Odin is a big sandbox design.
Teach You is by far my favorite card game in terms of teaching and playing with new people.

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Video K2WAjCFrEWM Board Game Hangover review at 0:02 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Similar to Monopoly but quicker
Better in every aspect
More player control
Better for intro games

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Space
Ships
Economy

Comparison games

Monopoly

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

When starting out in this hobby, losing is a huge pressure on the newbie. But what if you lose and win together? That's why horrified is a perfect cooperative game
Monopoly is simple. You usually roll two dice and have a bad time. Well, in this game, you roll two dice and have a good time
Engine builders are really cool because you always start with nothing and then build up from that point on and it makes you feel fantastic
This is a game that drew me into this hobby and I'm happy I'm here
And we went throughout this whole segment without saying that Monopoly sucks. Isn't that great?

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Video 56bo2fojCKM Unknown game_recommendation at 0:23 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Perfect mix of passive and active resource generation
Competitive but quick to play

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Space exploration
Space station

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Rolling dice to improve space station
Resource Generation — Passive and active resource generation

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

if you want to find the perfect board game for you then follow me

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Video yUuwZydhYgs The Dice Tower top_10_list at 2:26 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible, quick-to-teach engine builder
Engaging dice economy

Cons

Some downtime between turns for players with larger groups

Thematic elements

Economic engine-building with ships
Space, fleet management
Light, abstracted sci‑fi flavor

Comparison games

Ark Nova

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice activation economy — Roll dice to activate ships, creating a push-your-luck resource engine.
Turn‑order stamina and rhythm — Players stay engaged through continuous ship activation and revenue generation.
Upgrades and ship activation — Upgrade ships to expand activation options across turns.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Dominion is the greatest deck building game of all time.
It's a chess with dice.
It's a horse betting simulator for the whole family.
The biggest draw of Massive Darkness is that each hero is hugely asymmetric.
In Space Base, you have your own fleet of ships that are flying into space to generate cash.

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Video xjjSQkhaTvw Before You Play top_10_list at 9:22 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging, quick-paced engine-building with steady table talk
Replayable with multiple expansions
High player interaction even with a light rules overhead

Cons

Can overemphasize luck with die results early on
Some players may find the pacing a bit predictable

Thematic elements

Dice drafting, ship enhancement, and collaboration through shared benefits
A space station with a shipyard and crewed modules
Sci-fi thematic but abstract in execution

Comparison games

Machikoro

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting — Roll dice and place them to activate/module abilities on your ships.
engine-building — Improve your action economy by upgrading ships/modules for better future turns.
Worker placement (tableau-driven) — Your ships and modules provide actions via a fixed setup you manage each turn.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

International tabletop day is happening this weekend so I don't know if people celebrate it anymore.
This is going to be a top 10 list for you, focusing on games for people who are new to the hobby.
This is a stepping stone game that you can branch off to all other rolling rights or flip-and-write games that are out there.
The Lost Ruins of Arnak is the heaviest game on this list, it might not be for everyone.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible rules and teach
Satisfying engine-building and quick payoff
Vibrant component art and table presence
Excellent for expansion including optional variants

Cons

Form factor and table time with 5-7 players can be lengthy
Rulebook fragmentation and occasional conflicts between manuals
Storage box (command station) is pricey and requires planning

Thematic elements

Cosmic capitalism and fleet management, upgrading ships for power
Space-based setting with ships and an economy driven by ship abilities and dice outcomes
Abstract, heavy on strategy and engine-building rather than story-driven

Comparison games

Catan
Star Realms

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling and activation — Roll two dice and trigger effects on one or two ships, with outcomes tied to red/blue segments
Engine-building / combo creation — Combine ship abilities and card interactions to create powerful end-game setups
Expansion compatibility — Supports Terra Proxima and Shy Pluto expansions for added content
Light speed variant — A faster setup to reduce downtime and speed games
Player interaction on others' turns — Upgraded ships provide abilities that trigger during other players' turns
Resource income and cube powers — Income generation and power-up cubes that enable extra effects
Scaling with player count — Rules adjust for 2-4 players, with command station supporting up to 7
Upgrade path — Upgrade ships from basic to level 2 and level 3 to unlock stronger abilities

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

space space is a pretty simple dice game effectively taking from uh the region of Catan
it's a pretty light dice game with some cool little twists
I am throwing the light speed variant in every single game without question
for the price you pay which is not particularly high for the base set of space base you're getting a really good fun dice checker
not quite the levels of someone like say Tom Vassel

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Video -KPGzU1rMU8 Unknown Channel top_10_list at 14:11 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

interesting concept; scalable

Cons

not personally engaging; I sold it

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)

one of the best two-player games ever
it's not amazing it's just fun
it's an amazing deduction game it's really hard to get

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Video jxt0ddH7MVI Dice Tower review at 1:24 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

host likes it
two copies kept

Cons

none

Thematic elements

space

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Welcome back to the Dice Tours. We take a look at another shelf in the Dice Tower Library.
if you like games about delivering the mail, this is it
Just a solid game of quick, snappy turns
AIA, what a great game about shipping. This is a fantastic, terrific game.
You like Dominion, but you want it for dice. This is your game.
Very very popular games all them. That's why there's two of each.
Although, frankly, you should always play with the expansion.
I just really am loving SETI. Fantastic game.
I do like this game. I have a soft spot for it.
Vast, not as popular as its successor, root
My favorite game here is The Great Museum Caper. Nope. I forgot Magical Athletes there. Magical Athlete is amazing.
I just love Tumbling Dice.

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Video Nmx2v6ufd9s Rolls in the Family top_50_list at 47:08 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

engine-building race with quick turns
lots of expansion content for replayability

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting — build outcomes around red/blue rewards
engine-building — dice-driven engine with upgrade slots

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

Our goal is to bankrupt you.
Swamp. Swamp. That's what it was.
the cards are just beautiful with each individual bird
pure fun and a unique vibe
epic in scope

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

engine-building with quick play
high replayability with many expansions

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting — choose blue rewards each turn and trigger red upgrades later
engine-building — dice-driven actions and slots for upgrades

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Our goal is to bankrupt you.
Swamp. Swamp. That's what it was.
the cards are just beautiful with each individual bird
pure fun and a unique vibe
epic in scope

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible, quick turns suitable for async play
Good for bridging physical and digital experiences

Cons

Thematic depth may be light for some players
Some implementations vary in polish

Thematic elements

Space commerce and orbital actions
Space, fleet management
light, fast-paced

Comparison games

Calico
Wingspan

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Asynchronous play facilitation — Game designed to be played with saved state and remote turns
Dice drafting / dice-based actions — Rolls influence fleet actions and boarding actions

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

und aunted can be played asynchronously uh because you are playing down cards and taking your turn moving uh troops on a collective board
there's a commonality of a lot of these physical games that you can play asynchronously and they're usually driven by a common deck or cards
this does require trust like you sure yeah but again I don't want all the people I'm playing these games with I trust
it's a really fun way that actually feels like you're playing a game with your friends because you have those videos

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Video KZX76gMnoYg Unknown top_100_list at 11:21 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

tight engine-building and high variability
replayable with many card/die combos

Cons

some players feel it can be luck-influenced

Thematic elements

card-driven engine-building with dice
space-themed, orbital base-building
tactical, rewarding play loop

Comparison games

Star Realms
Starship Crenn

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting / card-driven tableau — select cards/dice outcomes to build your engine each round
engine-building — gain abilities and points by purchasing cards and dice interactions

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Quotes (from this video)

This game is skull and roses.
This is a game called Forbidden Stars.
The first action that you put down is going to be the last action that you activate.
It's a fantastic tease and you get this tragic sinking feeling when you know that you [__] the card that you want to play at the end of your turn.
This is another hidden trader game called Shadows Over Camelot.
you can change allegiance when it suits.
you could make the people on your side think that you are aligned with them and then just basically jump ship and tell them to [__] off.
If you like being dripfed morphine-like rewards, then Space Base definitely going to be a game for you.
This broke new ground with the advent of the crossroads cards that have largely been absent since Gen 7 itself.
Risk Legacy is basically Risk, but you will be changing the way the game plays.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high interaction through blocking and competing for actions
scales well for groups

Cons

setup can be involved for newcomers
dice luck can impact planning

Thematic elements

economic engine-building in a sci-fi setting
spacefaring commerce and shipbuilding
engaging, fast, dice-driven action economy

Comparison games

Codenames
Patchwork
Wingspan
Blood Rage
The Crew
Splendor
Catan

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-driven action selection — players use action dice to trigger ship abilities and reroute resources
engine-building — cards and ships unlock cycles of benefits to increase income and score

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

"Code Names, now Space Base, now Patchwork and Wingspan, on Blood Rage, on the crew, on Splendor and Katan."
"Take your turn. Take your turn. Take your turn. Play."
"He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work."
"Take care cuz I'll be back again."
"For gamers who cheat or gamers who whine, or gamers whose turns take up far too much time, they bend up the cards."
"The shelf elf gives them what they deserve."
"happy gaming to all and I hope that you win."

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Video pOi-Rebzo5A Board Game Coffee top_5_list at 1:35 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Easy to learn and quick to play
Great for families and new players
High interaction and always something to do

Cons

Luck-based elements can overshadow strategy
Light depth for some players

Thematic elements

space exploration and commerce
space station in a light-hearted sci-fi setting
light, luck-driven

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — players roll dice to generate resources and trigger actions
engine-building — build a tableau of ships and bases to maximize points
player interaction — players' rolls and decisions influence others' outcomes

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

this game is actually probably the easiest one that's on our list today
it's a dice rolling game
you can actually take down other players in this game which mark loves to do
this is a really light game
the tea ceremonies are how basically each season starts
Rising Sun is the reason why we're talking to you today
Terraforming Mars is a game about generating resources

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Video 3SG-6QpJZ1s Stonemire Games discussion at 6:25 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

All players engaged even when not taking a turn
Clever use of dice results to keep non-active players involved
Simultaneous engagement without true simultaneous play

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Science fiction

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

The one thing I've realized from playing on board game arena is that I'm out of practice on scoring games. So I would say to game developers, make sure scoring is streamlined and not too convoluted.
Musical immersion and satisfying feedback for interacting with the game. Fun game vs fun video game actions may not even have any actual utility, but they still feel good.
Don't forget to design catchup mechanisms. The way Mario Kart World weighs its items based on racer position is such an enjoyable simple catch-up mechanism.
Video games reward you for completing tough challenges with meaningful unlocks. Trek 12 is my favorite example of this.
Video games stay fresh through patches, updates, and community content.
Video games let you tailor the challenge to your comfort zone from casual mode to insane mode.
Video games excel at simultaneous engagement. Everyone's playing all the time. Imagine Mario Kart where each player races one at a time instead of all at the same time.
There are few things that are more intimidating than a 20 plus page rule book. Video games drop you into the action quickly and teach you as you play.
Board games often withhold feedback until the final score tally. Video games give you constant feedback loops. Mid-game checkpoints and milestones could help players better understand how they're doing.
I am much more of a tabletop game player than a digital game player. But I over the last few years, especially in researching Vantage, I researched a lot of video games.

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Video GubMugBq9xs Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 23:19 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fast play, high energy
satisfying dopamine-like rewards on every turn

Cons

may feel luck-dependent for some groups

Thematic elements

resource engine via dice and cards
space outpost with a slot-machine vibe
fast, chaotic, highly interactive

Comparison games

Quacks of Quedlinburg
Space-themed pick-up-and-deliver games

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

blue/red card interplay — active player triggers blue cards; others trigger red cards
dice-driven activation — turn order and dice determine card activations for all players
engine-building through modules — build a personal space-base by activating modules and collecting cards

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's a big lavish production
absolute classic
this game is a dopamine hit
it's comfort food
this goes to Earth
the end experience is greater than the sum of its parts
it's a game that nails the gateway/accessible space

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Video ne_4pivs08o Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 15:30 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Space

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

moments during board games that formulate memories that you'll never forget
there's just something for everyone
it's all about the people
the board gaming space has allowed me to just have so many incredible fun moments that i'll never forget
it chose us via christy
we're gonna have it at jeff's parents basement everybody's coming
agricola sucks and everybody else seems to love it
arnak is severely overrated
i don't think gloomhaven should be number one on the list anymore
humans are not good at rating things
my nine is different than your nine

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Video OgS-IO_ZZzc BoardGame Coffee top_50_list at 21:24 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

engaging dice-driven engine-building
high player engagement across turns

Cons

some sharp edges in rules for beginners

Thematic elements

space exploration and efficiency
spacebase with ships and dice-driven economy
light-hearted, optimistic

Comparison games

Splendor
Gizmos

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting/engine-building — roll dice to activate ships and assemble a scoring engine
tableau scoring across turns — cards provide scoring opportunities that trigger on every turn

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Vegas II like yes except with superpowers
I love the narrative love the story feel
it's a great game
this is art you're looking at right now
if you're a Harry Potter fan check this game out
it's the best aliens board game I've ever experienced

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Video Nu-vezJCHUE Board Game Coffee general_discussion at 11:53 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

easy to learn
fun, lively on the table

Cons

some may find luck-based elements persistent

Thematic elements

casino/slot-machine-like engine-building in space
space fleet base-building
accessible and thematic

Comparison games

Oceans
Mars-themed engine builders

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-driven engine-building — dice results trigger ship abilities and scoring actions
real-time scoring through ship abilities — players build an engine to maximize points

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

we are going to give away board games to you
this is such a great game
stronghold games thank you so much for supplying this

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Video wiszMRfZHzA Board Game Geek game_catalog_showcase at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

space
science_fiction

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

everybody game your abc's start with a and end with z
arkham horror that's a fright
b is for battle or there's monsters to fight
cosmic encounter that's right
fury of dracula he turns into mist she is gone
shown clever you'll feel so smart
hogwarts battle defend against the dark arts
jabberwocky you can't play it alone
in that runner they don't make it anymore
on mars get a galactic high score
paladins for the kingdom
quellenberg proportions the best
space space if you like your sci-fi
viticulture watch those wine grapes get smashed
welcome to build a neighborhood

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Video QdrVqft3K5Y The Brothers Murph top_10_list at 5:55 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Scales exceptionally well from 2 to 5 players
Simultaneous play keeps downtime manageable
At 2 players you get more turns but less card activation
At 5 players you get fewer turns but much more card activation
Game length scales appropriately with player count
Both extremes feel balanced and engaging

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Building and managing a space dock
Space setting with space docks
Thematic space economic game

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Player rolls dice to activate ships corresponding to pip values
Resource management — Managing currency/resources from ship activations
Ship Upgrade System — Ships upgrade and flip over to go behind the board, then activate on other players' turns
Simultaneous Activation — On a player's turn, active player rolls and activates ships, while all other players get to activate cards behind their space dock

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Let's be honest board game publishers be lying sometimes
Most people would consider most games to not play really well at all of those player counts
That's something you can contribute to the site. We recommend you do that
I think the world is too small and so we got to fight over that land
The AI on this is super easy to run and they are really competitive and difficult to beat frankly
I forgot how much I really, really enjoy this game
Something I want to see more of in the future
It's one of those games where you are all building up this kind of like modern eco city
The gameplay is just really, really elegant
We really have... they're really really outstanding games

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Video 5VRzzmZqz-c Before You Play top_50_list at 3:04 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fast-paced and accessible
easy to teach, quick play
great for lighter to medium gamers

Cons

can feel repetitive over long campaigns
less depth than heavier euro titles

Thematic elements

dice-based engine-building
space, base stations and ships
light, accessible, competitive

Comparison games

Kingdom Builder
Roll for the Galaxy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice drafting and allocation — roll dice and assign them to ships/modules for benefits
shared table economy — everyone benefits from upgrades as the table evolves
upgrade and expansion of cards — improve your space base to gain better actions

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's a really intense game
this is the meanest tree game out there
it's the best trick-taking game of all time
the economy in this game is probably one of the most interesting parts

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Video VPkvfImGgfQ The Secret Cabal game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Innovative dice manipulation that broadens strategic options
Well-integrated theme with meaningful engine-building and modular powers
Powerful synergy between left-right activation options and charging mechanics
Clear ramp from early to late game with satisfying climactic finish

Cons

Dice-driven play can feel long, especially with four players (often 1.5+ hours)
Significant card text to read and assimilate, which raises the learning curve for new players

Thematic elements

Space opera / fleet management and engine-building
A fleet of ships deployed from space stations to spread influence across the galaxy
Engine-building with modular ship powers and activation timing that drives player decisions

Comparison games

Machi Koro
Volare
Card Kingdom

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Card variety and powers — A broad display of ships with varied powers, including “charge” mechanics and multi-activation triggers that reward careful sequencing.
Card-powered activations — Ships have powers that activate when dice are allocated; many powers interact via left-right arrows to chain effects.
Deployment and flipping — Purchased ships are deployed by paying credits and flipping the card to indicate activation status; deployed ships activate on other players' turns.
Dice drafting and allocation — Roll two dice and choose to use each die individually or sum them to activate ships; players allocate dice to ships in their own station.
Dynamic engine pacing — Early game builds ramp up to a mid-game engine where multiple ships can activate in one glance, creating a dramatic late-game surge.
End-game trigger — Round ends when a player reaches 40 victory points; the player with the most VP wins the game.
Engine-building via ship cards — Acquire ships/colonies with unique powers that contribute to income, resources, or victory points, enabling evolving engine profiles.
Resource production and spending — Earning credits to buy ships/colonies; investing in upgrades and planning for end-game scoring.
Strategic variance via dice sums — Choosing to sum the dice or use them separately shifts the odds and allows different strategic paths (middle-heavy vs. mixed activations).
Turn sequencing and activation flow — Blue section effects activate on the active player's turn; red or indirect effects activate on other players' turns, creating multi-directional tension.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

Space Base has done the best job of putting together a game that just feels right.
I believe that this one space base has done the best job of putting together a game that just feels right.
This game ramps up crazy by the end.
There's a lot of meat in this dice rolling game.
Space Base is taking its place on the shelf.

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Video XOIDN-6CIPU Brothers Murf top_10_list at 2:59 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

No downtime: players stay engaged as every turn yields an action.
Accessible rules and quick play time make it easy for mixed groups.

Cons

Luck-based elements from dice can reduce strategic perceived control for some players.

Thematic elements

space-based fleet management and engine-building with a central space dock economy.
A sci-fi space environment featuring a space fleet where players deploy ships to a shared space dock and activate ship abilities.
accessible, fast-paced, and flavorful with light narrative through ship abilities rather than a heavy storyline.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice drafting / Activation — Players roll two dice and choose whether to activate their own slots or combine dice to activate higher-numbered slots, driving ship actions and resource generation.
Engine-building / Ship drafting — On each turn players draft new ships to boost capabilities and replace lower ships to upgrade the engine of their space base.
Hand management / Area control via slots — Slots on the board limit actions and owning more ships improves efficiency; players balance immediate actions with long-term upgrades.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"we're easy to love and these games are as easy to love as we are"
"there's no real downtime and you always feel like you're doing something"
"it's just one of those games that seems to sing really, really well with a lot of different people"
"real talk is as much as I love Feast for Odin, they're more important than like a Feast for Odin"
"it's very satisfying to do"
"you want a game that's going to go over well with like 90% of people? We think these 10 could do that."

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Video D1bKjbCHP8E general_discussion at 23:39 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

engaging, accessible to families and mixed groups
strong potential for strategic depth without heavy rules

Cons

luck-influenced tempo due to dice outcomes

Thematic elements

dice-driven action economy; space operations
space station/sector-based base building
light sci-fi flavor with mechanical focus

Comparison games

Lorenzo il Magnifico

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting/slot machine feel — Two dice govern available actions; players slot actions in a shared flow.
multi-path action resolution — Actions trigger for all players with cascading consequences.
scalable player count — Supports up to six players with optional bots for balance.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Luigi is the word that you'll want to enter on that survey form for the giveaway.
Earth is … simultaneous play … triggers something for everyone else.
Ticket to Ride puts a beautiful tension of trying to lay trains and manage tickets.
Quacks … the pulling out of the bag and kind of push your luck is so fun.
Brass Birmingham is an economic network builder with canal era mechanics.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

rapid pacing and approachable rules
bright, accessible design

Cons

may feel light for heavy gamers
some balance issues depending on player count

Thematic elements

risky economic engine-building in a sci-fi setting
space frontier and base-building expansion
light, quick-play experiences with crisp decisions

Comparison games

Splendor
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

engine_building — developing a set of ships/resources to trigger actions
hand_management — managing tiles in hand to maximize actions
set_collection — collecting resources to activate powerful combos

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Necessity is the mother of invention
board gaming is a lifestyle
The pinball Community is very similar to the board game community
I've recently found the hobby of pinball I love pinball
It's done when it's done
Clos mouths don't get fed

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Video yqJiv2mrTeg Brothers of Marath top_10_list at 6:59 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Dynamic turn-by-turn growth as you upgrade your fleet.
Non-turn-dominant gains can accrue while others act.

Cons

Dice luck can influence early momentum.

Thematic elements

space opera and ship construction
space fleet tableau
tableau-based progression with evolving ships

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-driven activation — Roll dice to determine which sectors you activate and how ships in your tableau pay off.
tableau manipulation — You upgrade and replace ships in your tableau, tucking cards behind your board as they are replaced.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

This is one of those games that kind of was an evangelism game for us for a while because it kind of came out and then like seemingly no one ever talked about it.
It's the epitome of like an elegant game. This game, like we said, has a lot going on, many different mechanics, many different kind of like things going on, but it just works.
The ramp up effect that you kind of hope to see in these tableau builders where things kind of chain together, and power up each action.
Ark Nova is obviously a very popular game on Board Game Geek in particular.
It's just a simple, smooth tableau builder drafting game. It's absolutely outstanding.

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Video h1KhqEbrNBM Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 1:48 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high engagement for all players
fast turns
replayable with multiple tracks

Cons

theme is secondary to mechanics
some may find it busy

Thematic elements

galactic engine building with a dice-driven wheel
space
abstract / mechanical

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting — Roll dice and allocate across players' engines.
hand management — Manage resources to activate slots on a shared track.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

we love hearing when we help someone find a game that then they had a really really good experience with
we've got a lot of games to talk about here
the purpose of the video is to help families find something they can enjoy together

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Video ROX57wB3yIg The Brothers Smurph top_10_list at 15:06 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Pure positive player interaction with no downtime
Your actions don't prevent others from acting
Everyone gets to play on every turn
Easy to understand rules
Very engaging and fun

Cons

Only possible negative is if someone never rolls the number for your heavily stacked slot

Thematic elements

Futuristic space exploration and ship collecting
Space dock/space base
Dice rolling and resource activation

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling activation — Roll two dice and activate ships numbered 1-12 matching the dice results
Multiple dice combinations — Can combine dice, activate individually, or split activations
Race to victory points — First to 40+ points wins at end of round
Ship rotation and positioning — New ships replace old ships which rotate to the back for future activation
Simultaneous passive activation — Other players' ships in back slots activate on your turn when you roll matching numbers

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

If I'm interacting with people, I want it to be that we're each getting a little something something.
Any game where you get to kind of mooch and be like, 'Hey, great. Thanks for doing that. I'm going to do this over here and score these points. That's fantastic for me. Makes me feel good.'
I don't particularly enjoy just blocking in games. I don't really find that kind of interaction to be fun or interesting.
You're always engaged with the game. You're always playing. You're always making decisions and doing things and that's super duper satisfying.
There's never a time where you don't really want one.
It's that positive interaction where you're always, every single turn, people are always going to be giving you cards.
It's that constant stress of like making sure I get out of this a little bit more than you because we're both going to benefit.
You're still trying to win the game. It's not a cooperative game by any means, but it's the fun tension of you're going to get something out of this.
Hey, I get to use your stuff. That's really really cool.
Everyone's infrastructure kind of works for you. It's just really really good.

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