Strike

Video 65wqGeEcypQ Shut Up and Sit Down top_10_list at 3:19 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Curious people come to watch you play
Plays 2 to 5 players
Dice rolling which is fun
Push your luck mechanic
Creates comedic mishaps
Teaches in about 30 seconds
Plays for about 10-15 minutes
Perfect for conventions

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Chance and risk management
Dice in a bowl
Dexterity-based push your luck

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dexterity — Dice can fly and create comedic mishaps
Dice rolling — Players roll dice one at a time into a bowl inside the game box
Matching — Matching dice values are taken and kept by the player
Push Your Luck — Players can keep rolling or pass to the next player

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I've seen enough 90 sitcoms to know it's never a good idea to try to be in two places at once
conventions are the perfect place to play a game that requires a larger group
at a convention the people who signed up to play probably really want to be there
I'm easily distracted at a convention it's a lot of stimulus and it's overwhelming
it's quick and shouty and silly and it always goes over really well
it's unreasonably fun and lovely and feels really good to play from a pure really tactile perspective
it's wacky high energy dexterity silliness and that's honestly everything I want while at a convention
I mean no accomplishment feels as good as that
it's so simple and so good and it makes me laugh with my friends
knowing when to try and win a trick and when to try and lose a trick makes me feel so dang smart
it's fascinating that depending on the style of the people I'm playing with the game can feel really different
it's just it's dang good y'all

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Video OZol8TsCWHQ Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 20:16 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Fast-paced and highly replayable
Excellent for large groups
Short play cycles with high energy

Cons

Luck can dominate in some sessions
Limited to quick rounds

Thematic elements

Last-man-standing dice duel
A bowl-like arena with dice as life points
fast, elimination-based party game

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-throwing / arena combat — players throw dice into an arena and resolve matches after settling
hand-management / risk — you decide when to push your luck by re-throwing or passing

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Beating up on my kids in these games is really what brings my life meaning.
this is a shared list. I don't think we clarified that.
the box literally becomes the arena that you're playing in.
it's cooperative. You're all working as a team here.
world championships of this game.

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Video bhQevCF8xLE Foster the Meeple general_discussion at 9:26 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

easy to learn
fun table presence

Cons

not deeply strategic

Thematic elements

dexterity/dice-placement
dice era
lightweight party-ish

Comparison games

Liar's Dice (risk/reward flavor)

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice chucking/throwing — players roll dice into a bowl and try to match outcomes to steal or win

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

It's kind of like The Mind but better.
it's a very, very good two-player game
we are so competitive that we need to be able to turn it off
I loved it so much I spilled my water all over the table
we've met some of our best friends this year

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Video Gw0DgwpayFA The Brothers Murf top_10_list at 10:46 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Controlled chaos with tactile, fast rounds
Engaging box presence and bluffing elements

Cons

Theme is light; not for players seeking deep strategy
Requires careful setup and table stability

Thematic elements

dice-flicking battle with a push-your-luck twist
arena/coliseum
boisterous, chaotic, competitive

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice drafting/collection — roll dice into a coliseum, duplicate values allowed to keep dice
push-your-luck — last player with dice in hand wins; risk of losing dice

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Dexterity games are just silly fun.
Croconol is one of the greatest games ever made. It's the greatest dexterity game ever made.
I defy anyone to not enjoy themselves playing this game.
Clask is just more fun than it has any right to be.
It's insane. I love flip ships.

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Video e7Ep4bIVKuU Foster the Meil top_10_list at 29:40 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

High energy and widely loved as a filler
Simple to run with large groups

Cons

Can become chaotic in large groups

Thematic elements

chaotic but friendly competition
fast-paced dice-chucking party filler
high-energy, social

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-chucking and recue scoring — Diverse dice results drive quick scoring moves; players cheer and react as outcomes unfold.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

We've talked about this one a ton. This is the filler game we pull out the most.
Sea Salt and Paper is addictive and a very, very good production.
It's super quick. It's super simple. So, you could teach this to anyone.
Castle Party is awesome. I love that freaking game.
My Shelfie is essentially like Gamers Connect 4.
My ideal game day is a big one, a bunch of fillers, and then maybe one more big game.
Captain Flip is awesome. I love that freaking game.
The video is chaos.
We would love to know in the comments below what are some filler games that you love.

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Video k-Mt5QDCCRo Foster the Meatball Channel top_10_list at 4:35 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Simple to learn
Great for large groups

Cons

Space-efficient but needs arena area

Thematic elements

Dicing competition and elimination
Gladiatorial arena
Light, party-friendly

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice chucking — Players throw dice into arena and pull them out when matches occur
set collection/elimination — First to have dice remaining wins while others lose dice through matches

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's a deck of cards that's all it is
it's a mean trick taking game that is a bit unique
it's very easy to set up
open the box that's your arena
it's so easy to travel with

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Video KwYPEiRpBCo Good Morning Society game_review at 36:54 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Quick gameplay
Exciting dice rolling
High tension

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Dice battle
Gladiator arena
Competitive

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Players roll dice, eliminating opponents

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Praise be Phil Walker Harding
Are you not entertained?
OG deck builders are my jam

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Video a8BCeLZQXto 3 Minute Board Games game_review at 0:12 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Excellent thematic implementation
Pandemic-style familiar framework
Humorous AI cards with anti-corporate messages
Flavorful corporate action cards
Appeals to union/labor movement players

Cons

Doesn't excite as much as Block by Block
Pandemic formula is familiar

Thematic elements

Labor strikes
Workers rights
Corporate opposition
Labor organizing
Social justice

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Looking at some of the weird and wacky stuff that's out there that you might not have seen before
I'd rather play a game that's so bad I can laugh at it than a game I just want to stop playing cuz I'm bored
This is a ludicrous game for ludicrous people
I can't think of many things more wholesome in terms of theme than a game like dogs
Red Outpost is a really different take on the worker placement genre and for that reason alone I recommend checking it out
I know entirely too many Union people and I think it's hilarious to play a game like this with people in the union movement
Refreshing to see something other than Marvel and DC in this genre

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Video Z8hrxQd6KA4 One Board Family general_discussion at 50:43 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high-energy and accessible
great at large groups

Cons

needs space to spread out

Thematic elements

quick throws and crowd-pleasing action
fast-paced dexterity duel
competitive party game

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

bidding/tempo — fast rounds encourage social interaction and tempo shifts
dice/skill_challenge — throw and manipulate dice quickly to score/fulfill tasks

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Dexterity games it's a sport-like element, there's almost a sport aspect to a dexterity game.
we love to hate games, we love to hate.
Strike is a ton of fun and is accessible for a big group.
it's not only like rewarding when you're actually able to make some really awesome throws but it's not like really complicated.
there's social contract at the table of like we're around a table and it's okay to be a troll and to like cut people out of deals but there's that level you can take it.
this is the best real time game that I have in my collection.

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Video Z8hrxQd6KA4 One Board Family general_discussion at 50:43 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high-energy
great for quick sessions

Cons

requires space for movement

Thematic elements

speed, chaos, and dexterity
quick-draw/throwing challenge
party game

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

rapid_dice_throw — fast rounds with dice and goals

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Dexterity games it's a sport-like element, there's almost a sport aspect to a dexterity game.
we love to hate games, we love to hate.
Strike is a ton of fun and is accessible for a big group.
it's not only like rewarding when you're actually able to make some really awesome throws but it's not like really complicated.
there's social contract at the table of like we're around a table and it's okay to be a troll and to like cut people out of deals but there's that level you can take it.
this is the best real time game that I have in my collection.

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Video JlI3seYzywk Dice Tower discussion at 12:32 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Great tournament potential
Push your luck mechanic
Exciting social element
Requires official dice arena

Cons

Official Ravensburger dice arena required for proper play

Thematic elements

dice rolling
gambling

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

When the leaves won't, Vegas will. That's the official slogan of Dice Tower West
Heliocentrism
This game is broken and it can just go off the rails, but that's the fun
Pocket Galactic
I would love to watch this one and not play it
Card counting is a valid strategy in Happy Salmon
This is like crypto on speed
Dead on, pun intended
You would be surprised to see just how much strategery would come out

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Video P9zZvuyYDis Dice Tower library_tour at 2:09 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

Popular with some players

Cons

Lacks depth
Just roll dice and see what happens

Thematic elements

none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Shelf 16 is kind of a an odd mix here
This shelf has twice as many games as most shelves
one of my favorite two-player games, but it's very difficult to learn and play
Fantastic abstract strategy game
Such a classic game and I like it a lot
I don't know why I like it so much, but I do
one of the most beautiful dexterity/party games there are
There are so many games on the shelf

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Video 7gGCCNYh-Qs Foster the Meepola Channel top_10_list at 6:25 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Highly familiar dice experience for newcomers
Low cognitive load with easy to articulate rules

Cons

Subject to variance; fewer strategic depths for some players

Thematic elements

classic dice-rolling game with a simple objective
dice-based push-your-luck environment
light, casual, luck-driven

Comparison games

Yahtzee-inspired comparisons

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Roll dice to achieve specific numeric outcomes or sets to advance.
push-your-luck — Decide when to press your luck or secure a safe outcome as you attempt to maximize points.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

these are games that we have maybe taught to non-gamers that we found it was it's relatively easy
it's not overly complicated and maybe I'm biased but I know this game so well that in most cases any iconography questions or nuance… I am able to answer
the reason that we picked this one in particular is because it walks you through literally everything set up turn by turn
this is a game that we've taught numerous times and has always been a hit
you don't teach the game the game teaches you
these are the absolute easiest games to teach

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Video 5XIN2VERfGM The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast game_recommendations at 2:27 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Simple rules
Fun for all ages
Quick to learn

Cons

No real strategy
Completely luck-based

Thematic elements

Dice-throwing elimination game
Gladiator arena or space-themed

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Throw dice into an arena, match existing dice to remove them

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I could tell you that I could do these lists until the day I die because we're always playing new games
I hope this list help you find some games that you could play with your family as well

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Video nmzYxGgCl0o Foster the meeple top_10_list at 21:09 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Incredibly fun in group settings
Simple to learn, high energy

Cons

Push-your-luck can be volatile

Thematic elements

light, chaotic dice game
dice chucked into an arena
party/tabletop spectacle

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice chucking / arena play — Roll dice into a central arena; matching dice allow you to pull and add to your pool.
Progressive elimination — Rolls determine which dice stay in the pool; last man standing wins.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

This game is so ridiculously fun
it's not simple it is very difficult to figure out how to move these cards around in your hand
I challenge you to find somebody who doesn't think this game is fun
it's basically Sudoku puzzle
it's also such a simple like mechanically easy game but it shouldn't be as fun as it is

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Video jGdzG2hE1tE OFPG Voices general_discussion at 30:16 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high energy, big laughs
great party/table presence
easy access for new players

Cons

can be chaotic and loud in large groups

Thematic elements

dice-based arena combat
Arena battle with dice as the combat medium
lighthearted, table-pleasing chaos

Comparison games

Chaos-style dice games
Other arena-based dice games

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice arena elimination — Players roll dice into a shared arena; matches with existing dice are captured into a pool for that player.
dice matching and extraction — When matches occur, dice are claimed; failure to match permits continued rolling and strategy.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

gaming is not simply a hobby but a home let's make it both inclusive and diverse
please remember to be kind and welcoming to everyone it's so important now more than ever
it's more than just fun and games when you sit down at the table... there's more there's a science there's an academic to it
one board game at a time
be nice because it doesn't hurt to be nice

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Video DUYb8CFpwnI Unknown Channel playthrough at 0:33 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Kid-friendly rules that are easy to grasp and explain, making it accessible for younger players who are still learning counting and pattern recognition.
Encourages counting, quick arithmetic familiarity, and recognition of dice values in a fast-paced, lighthearted context.
Engaging family interaction with humorous moments, enthusiastic commentary, and inclusive play that invites both parents and kids to participate.
Good for short, repeatable play sessions that fit into a busy family schedule and provide quick sense of accomplishment when someone wins.

Cons

Rules clarity can slip under the pressure of excited play, especially for first-time players or non-native speakers, which may lead to debates about edge cases.
Edge-case ambiguity exists (for example, what precisely happens when all dice have been emptied or when a turn ends due to a match) and may require a house-rule clarification.
The small physical dice can be dropped or miscounted during lively sessions, which can stall momentum or create confusion among younger players.

Thematic elements

Matching and luck-based dice challenges that emphasize rapid counting, quick decision-making, and lighthearted banter between family members.
Family living room during a casual game night; kids and parents trading turns with a tabletop dice game in a relaxed, low-stakes environment.
Warm, playful, and instructional; the players narrate their actions with personality, creating an editorial-style family moment rather than a dry tutorial.

Comparison games

Coco Nana

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — On a turn, a player rolls one or more dice, then evaluates whether to continue rolling or stop to bank any matches collected during that turn.
Pattern matching / dice matching — If a newly rolled die matches an existing die value already on the turn, the current turn ends and the player claims all matches accumulated so far. This creates a dynamic where early gains can be squandered by a single match, forcing players to weigh risk vs reward.
Push-your-luck / stop-or-continue — The central choice is whether to press your luck by rolling again or to stop, which preserves your current matches but risks losing them if you roll a conflicting result in subsequent turns.
Scoring of matches — At the end of a successful turn (when the player stops or his turn ends due to a match), the player banks all currently accumulated matches as points and starts a fresh pool on the next turn. This keeps score-fluid and encourages tracking of potential gains across turns.
Turn order and social interaction — Players alternate turns with light banter and competing to optimize their own dice pools. The game supports quick rounds, social engagement, and family-friendly competition that relies as much on social dynamics as on raw odds.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

this is a great game for kids for this all the time yes and he played that by himself and he won
it's called strike
twice twice
not too bad
not looking good for daddy
this is a great game for kids for this all the time yes
not sure how that works but the x's it is it's empty
mommy's turn
daddy's last dice this is the last one
it's called strike yesterday are you done

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Video F-S1hoOLsz4 Board Game Spotlight discussion at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

family favorite
easy to set up

Cons

none

Thematic elements

none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

everything's game of the year
I wouldn't call it a mean game but it's just like one of those things
it captures the feeling of dinosaur island with less setup
small box card game to date of this year
masochism the card game
marrakesh is gonna be one of those games like we wanna get these games that are seemingly forgotten
hardcore gamers will say oh they never play roll and move games i'm like play marrakesh
it's the love letter but the star wars

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Video y8yFY2So4BA Foster the Meatball competition at 8:52 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Fast and party-friendly
High interaction

Cons

Luck-dominated
Limited strategic depth

Thematic elements

Casual dice chucking with banter
Dice-driven chaos
Humorous, competitive

Comparison games

Roll for It
Yahtzee

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice rolling — Roll dice and resolve simple effects.
risk management — Decide how far to push luck on each turn.
Table talk — Inter-player banter drives engagement.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

we are here to do another installment of who plays it best
these videos are stupid
jamie should learn how to concede
there's always got to be a villain
i'm very fast
you don't get to cherry-pick your stats
it's going to be great

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Video D5fZofqCeDs Dice Tower general_discussion at 16:03

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Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice drafting / luck — fast play with dice control and chance elements

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Speaking of Terraforming Mars, there's going to be several live games where we're just playing them for your entertainment.
The best thing about the World Series is the family atmosphere.
It's the trailer before the trailer.
You never know. Ticket to Ride on Saturday, you can find out maybe Ticket to Ride is back in 2025.
I guarantee you you'll have the greatest experience on earth when you come.
Dune Imperium has changed to Dune Uprising, which is a pretty substantial change in many ways.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

easy to teach
high replayability

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice-rolling rapid play — fast paced rolling and scoring throughout rounds

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

we have a lofty goal of 100 plays
the artwork is absolutely Dynamite
wake up eggs and bakey
this is a car dueling game

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Video miS5iXD3swA Rolls in the Family top_5_list at 22:40 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Fast, casual, great for groups
High energy, lots of laughs and excitement

Cons

May rely heavily on luck and arm dexterity; less appealing to precision-focused players

Thematic elements

arcade-like dexterity battle
A quick flicking combat arena
casual, party-game feel

Comparison games

Crokinol
Love Letter

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dexterity/skill shots — Throw dice into an arena and resolve hits to remove dice.
last-man-standing round structure — If you lose all your dice you’re out; last survivor wins.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Our commenters are way better than us.
Segues—self-built segues—are a form of content engineering to keep the flow going.
Relaxing endings are often found in simple games like Lovecraft Letter.

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