Sweet Lands

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible and quick to learn
Hidden-card twist adds strategic depth
Works well with 3-5 players
Affordable and well-made packaging (not a flimsy tuck box)

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Color-coded suits, scoring via hidden, revealed and face-down cards.
Abstract color-based trick-taking game with hidden information (six suits; each player has nine cards and three face-down cards).
Analytical and enthusiastic overview of gameplay.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

End-of-trick mitigation with face-downs — Face-down cards can be used strategically; once exhausted, choices are limited.
Hidden Cards — Each player has three face-down cards unknown to opponents.
Must-follow color — If you have the color led, you must play it.
Scoring of cards — Face-up cards score by their value; face-down cards are worth 1 point.
Trick-taking — Players compete to win tricks; must follow the leading color if possible.
Turn order and start of trick — The winner of a trick usually starts the next trick; the game allows a house rule where the last winner starts.
Two-number cards with scoring — Cards show a main rank and a tiny score value; higher main rank corresponds to a lower tiny score.
Variable suits — Number of suits depends on player count (up to six).

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Quotes (from this video)

This is Sweet Takes.
I think it's a great trick taking game.
I love that multiple people can take cards at the, you know, on each turn.
the big trick to this game is you have the three face down cards
This is a great trick taking game. I taught it to my nephew who had never really done trick taking and he caught on like that.
It's not in a tuck box like an Uno game that's just going to fall apart.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

The action economy cascades: most actions lead to multiple downstream benefits, creating a satisfying sense of chained progress.
Asymmetric player setups and maps promote varied gameplay experiences and diversification between sessions.
Endgame scoring rewards a broad portfolio of activities, reducing the risk of stalling on a single path and encouraging exploration.
Solo play is solid and enjoyable, offering a relaxing engine-building experience without heavy AI management.

Cons

Iconography can be clunky and hard to parse, especially in the iconography-heavy cards and rulebook; deciphering card effects often requires rulebook consultation.
Citizen deck is large (around 200 cards) and some cards feel opaque, leading to impression of Dead Space and occasional confusion about interactions.
Backtracking or changing planned actions can be awkward and cognitively intensive, which may slow down or frustrate players who like to adjust plans on the fly.
Resource tokens are tactile but could be more distinctive; deluxe resource sets with uniquely shaped tokens could elevate immersion and tactile satisfaction.

Thematic elements

Resource generation, city-building, and trade in a candy-coated setting; progression through tracks and asymmetric development create a narrative of growth and official prosperity within a playful dessert universe.
A whimsical confectionery-themed kingdom-building world where players expand a sweet realm by placing terrain tiles, building properties, and trading through ports to grow a diversified economy.
Light, thematic, and approachable; the theme serves as a vivid backdrop to engine-building and strategic placement rather than a heavy narrative drive.

Comparison games

Lisboa
Nucleum
Brass Birmingham

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Asymmetric player boards and character abilities — Each player has a unique character board with a one-time per-round ability and a personalized map board, producing early-game divergence and varied strategic options across play sessions.
asymmetric player powers — Each player has a unique character board with a one-time per-round ability and a personalized map board, producing early-game divergence and varied strategic options across play sessions.
Cards and automation engine — Citizen cards provide diverse effects that influence phase actions and resource flows. Automation cards, once activated, grant ongoing bonuses and must be slotted under the appropriate color area to continuously empower a player’s engine.
Compound Scoring — Final scoring blends scores from the prosperity track, city development, industry progression, and bonuses for roads, cookies, and other town features, creating a dense, multi-faceted endgame where every choice contributes to the final total.
Multi-track scoring and final tally — Final scoring blends scores from the prosperity track, city development, industry progression, and bonuses for roads, cookies, and other town features, creating a dense, multi-faceted endgame where every choice contributes to the final total.
Resource generation and track-based income — Income is produced via multiple sources: round support tiles, character-driven income, and a left-hand track on the player board. Resources are represented by differently sized cubes (e.g., 10s, 5s, 1s) to indicate value, and the generation rules emphasize planning and efficiency rather than brute accumulation.
Resource management — Resources are represented by tactile tokens (wood, wheat, ore, gold, diamonds) that players physically manipulate during play; while functional, the reviewer notes a desire for more tactile differentiation and potential deluxe upgrades to enhance immersion.
Resource tokens and tactile components — Resources are represented by tactile tokens (wood, wheat, ore, gold, diamonds) that players physically manipulate during play; while functional, the reviewer notes a desire for more tactile differentiation and potential deluxe upgrades to enhance immersion.
Skill tiles and endgame scoring — Skill tiles offer high-value scoring opportunities and are typically unlocked as milestones are reached along-progress on the map, providing powerful late-game levers and defining end-game scoring potential.
Tile-based map expansion and city-building — Players acquire terrain tiles and place them on their map to expand their kingdom. Building properties (such as tents and factories) yields bonuses and enables the creation of cities when three properties are connected, which serves as a key engine for point generation.
Trading and ports for draw power — Ports on the map create triggers for trade and draw power. Trading basic resources for terrain tiles and leveraging port locations are central to growing throughput and enabling more lucrative actions later in the game.
Worker placement discipline with action discs — Players place one action disc per turn onto designated action spots on a central board. Each spot requires paying a card cost or other resources to perform the action, and the availability of stronger actions grows as the start and income phases advance. This creates a cascading sequence of choices where every placement can unlock additional benefits.

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Quotes (from this video)

the actions cascade and it feels so satisfying when you chain them together
you're rewarded for all the little things you do and for building out your sweet Kingdom
it's heavier than I expected but still approachable and fun
the theme is refreshing and not dry or dreary
this is a fantastic solo engine-builder and it fits a mellow evening session with friends
I'm backing it 100% and I think the gameplay justifies backing despite it being a prototype
the ports and draw power mechanic make exploration feel meaningful rather than arbitrary
the endgame scoring ties together so many different threads that you feel rewarded for your whole playstyle
iconography aside, the game sings when you start to chain actions and unlock engine bonuses
building out your city and watching bonuses cascade is incredibly satisfying

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Vibrant, unique art and presentation
Deep engine-building with multiple tracks and synergistic card interactions
Engaging solo gameplay with clear progression and end-game push opportunities
Potential for powerful late-game combos via skill tiles, bridges, and city expansion
Thematic cohesion around sweets and cookie rabbits enhances immersion

Cons

Prototype components and rules may differ from final production
Rule complexity can be high; initial learning may be intimidating
Solo rules diverge from multiplayer patterns; balance may depend on final rule set

Thematic elements

Prosperity through urban development and strategic resource management in a whimsical sugar-laden setting.
A confectionery-themed land-building world with territories connected by bridges and harbors, featuring cookie rabbits and baked goods as central motifs.
Narrated as a solo game playthrough with occasional humorous commentary; emphasis on world-building and track progression.

Comparison games

Aqua Garden

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Action discs on boards — Discs representing actions are placed on a board to activate multiple actions in sequence and manage efficiency.
Automation and tuck mechanics — Some cards allow automation of tokens and tucking of cards for points or bonuses.
card drafting — Draw five citizen cards, choose which to keep, and leverage discounts, bonuses, and unique abilities.
Card drafting from citizen deck — Draw five citizen cards, choose which to keep, and leverage discounts, bonuses, and unique abilities.
end game bonuses — Rounds progress with end-of-round bookkeeping; solo variant omits certain mid-game objectives found in multiplayer.
End-game scoring from multiple tracks — End-game scoring factors include prosperity, cities, tucked cards, and cookie rabbits, with late-game synergies.
End-of-round and end-of-game flow — Rounds progress with end-of-round bookkeeping; solo variant omits certain mid-game objectives found in multiplayer.
Resource management — Citizens produce resources that are spent to perform actions, buy cards, and advance tracks.
tile placement — Place terrain tiles to expand your city's landscape, with bridges unlocking production bonuses when tiles touch.

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Quotes (from this video)

this is a pre-production copy so just do be aware that the final components rules Etc may be different from what you see here
the art is from tasuki ano super cool
this game deserves all the hype it can get
I will be releasing a very in-depth review of this prototype hobby
the top is just so delicious in theme and presentation as well

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Elegant cube-based resources that simplify counting and enable smooth resource exchanges
Beautiful screen-printed wood tokens and well-designed components
Dual-layer, double-sided player boards with unique pass abilities and building options
Strong flow from turn to round with momentum-building engine-building
Solid solo mode and scalable player count

Cons

Prototype-specific scoring track is fiddly due to a small track and three point tokens
Citizen card rule requiring one card to be kept in hand each round can feel limiting
Long playtime may not fit all collections or players, especially with heavier expectations

Thematic elements

Candy-themed Euro game focusing on engine-building, city-building, and resource management.
A whimsical confectionery land where players expand territory, build terrain, and attract cookie rabbits over five rounds.
Economy and development driven with light thematic flavor; not strongly narrative.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Card-based triggers — Card play enables combos and triggers on the main board and prosperity tracks.
engine building — Combine citizen cards, skill tiles, and buildings to trigger chains of bonuses.
engine-building — Combine citizen cards, skill tiles, and buildings to trigger chains of bonuses.
Multi-use cards — Citizen cards can be used for multiple purposes and must be managed across rounds.
Resource management — Use cubes representing resources (wood, stone, coins, etc.) on a compact, numeric track to optimize actions.
tile placement — Place terrain tiles to expand your land and gain bonuses.
Worker/turn-based action economy — Take actions by placing citizens or paying money to employ citizens; action costs increase with use.

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Quotes (from this video)

oh my gosh honestly y'all it blew me out of the water you can just stop the video right now and just go make sure you get a copy
the resources are actually just a series of Cubes
this is just a pre-production copy
I would absolutely recommend checking out Sweet Lands
wow number two criteria of it better do it better than anything else I own or anything else currently on the market that I have access to
the solo play is so great at least in this iteration of the rules and with the sample copy it just comes in two decks where you flip over two cards and then those actions are blocked out from the beginning of the round
being able to hold on to one card from round to round really can give you a boost on long-term planning
you absolutely need to keep an eye out and grab a copy of Sweet Lands as soon as you can

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Card-driven engine with multi-use cards and sweet tags
Deep, crunchy decisions with multiple interaction layers
Strong thematic integration with Candy Lands and town-building
High variability and potential for powerful combos
Rich production and component feel (noted by the speaker)

Cons

AP-prone; can be overwhelming and slow to optimize
Very table-hogging with multiple boards and components
Early card costs and resource constraints can hinder starts; potential for unplayable hands
No in-game hand limit may cause awkward discard decisions unless house rules are applied

Thematic elements

Sweet treats, candy-based economy, and city construction with resource production
Candy Land-themed city-building on a hex grid with a king candy ruler
Flavor-forward, heavy crunch and multi-layer decision-making with automation and tags

Comparison games

Castles of Burgundy
Gaia Project
Underwater Cities
Earth
Creature Caravan
Wondrous Creatures
Aqua Garden

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Automation / multi-use cards — Some cards can be automated by spending diamonds, triggering effects from tucked cards.
card drafting — Draw five cards per turn; play or activate actions from cards; some cards grant bonuses.
card drafting/hand management — Draw five cards per turn; play or activate actions from cards; some cards grant bonuses.
Multi-use cards — Some cards can be automated by spending diamonds, triggering effects from tucked cards.
Prosperity/Industry tracks and endgame scoring — Progress on terrain-based prosperity tracks and industry tracks affects end-game points.
Public/shared action board — A central board provides actions that players can take by paying costs with strategic timing.
Resource management — Track iron, wood, wheat, water, gold, and other resources to pay costs and activate actions.
Round structure with pass and round aid tokens — Five rounds with pass mechanics that grant bonuses or priority via round aid tokens.
Sweet tags / synergies — Tags on cards interact to discount costs or multiply effects based on tag counts.
Tags — Tags on cards interact to discount costs or multiply effects based on tag counts.
Tile placement / hex grid city-building — Place hex tiles on a personal map to build routes and districts; flips tiles to activate production.
Track advancement — Progress on terrain-based prosperity tracks and industry tracks affects end-game points.

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Quotes (from this video)

the cards everything you do in this game revolves around cards
it's a point salad
this game is right up my alley
not sponsored not paid whatsoever
it's insane table hog

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Lush track-based economy with satisfying growth opportunities
Engages players in building an economic engine
Table presence provides a strong tactile experience

Cons

High complexity and significant table space requirements
Potentially long playtime and setup

Thematic elements

economic engine building, prosperity, urban development
Industrial city-building economy on a modular, tabletop board
abstract economic simulation with track-based progression

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Building construction and engine — Places/buildings create an engine that generates benefits and options.
Citizen card actions — Citizens are used to take actions that drive the economy and building phase.
Economy engine management — Players optimize sequences of actions to pull buildings and move up tracks.
engine building — Places/buildings create an engine that generates benefits and options.
Multi-use cards — Citizens are used to take actions that drive the economy and building phase.
Track advancement — Prosperity and Industry tracks advance to unlock actions and build opportunities.
Track progression — Prosperity and Industry tracks advance to unlock actions and build opportunities.

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Quotes (from this video)

this is a golden crunchy Euro game that redefines the word sweet
oh my goodness

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Strong asymmetry with multiple character powers and personal boards.
Robust card-driven engine with high card variability and multi-use utility.
High replayability due to a large pool of cards and asymmetric plans.
Engaging solo mode that both teaches the game and provides replayability.
Satisfying track system that complements tableau-building without overwhelming players.

Cons

Downtime potential at four players due to heavy optimization and planning per turn.
Rulebook accessibility concerns in non-English digital versions; English rules are available on BGG.
Overall complexity may be a barrier for lighter-weight or gateway players.

Thematic elements

Economic tableau-building with asymmetric powers and a confectionery theme.
A whimsical confectionery kingdom focused on building a sweet fantasy realm and infrastructure to attract residents (bunnies).
Abstract, puzzle-driven with minimal storytelling; thematic flavor through sweets and kingdom-building.

Comparison games

Terramystica
Age of Innovation
Castles of Burgundy
Gricola
Agricola
Ark Nova
Russian Railroads
Clans of Caledonia

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

card drafting and multi-use cards — Each card can be played for its effect or tucked under the player board for ongoing benefits; can discard for actions.
Resource conversion economy — Converts basic resources (e.g., wheat, wood, stone) into actions and abilities; money is central to many transactions.
Resource management — Converts basic resources (e.g., wheat, wood, stone) into actions and abilities; money is central to many transactions.
Solo mode with AI blocking — Solo variant uses AI tiles that block spaces; players choose a column of benefits each round to shape strategy.
tableau building — Each player has an asymmetric board and eight character powers; builds tracks and structures to progress.
Tableau building with asymmetry — Each player has an asymmetric board and eight character powers; builds tracks and structures to progress.
Terrain/road building and tile placement — Place terrain tiles to enable road-building and unlock actions; roads and buildings interact with the tableau.
tile placement — Place terrain tiles to enable road-building and unlock actions; roads and buildings interact with the tableau.
Track advancement — Multiple shared tracks provide VP and income; milestones set end-game or scoring goals.
Track advancement and milestones — Multiple shared tracks provide VP and income; milestones set end-game or scoring goals.
worker placement — Use cards or discard cards to take actions on a worker placement board; blocking or competing for spaces.

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Quotes (from this video)

But I think the most unique things about this game first of all are the cards/worker placement system.
I would give this an 8 out of 10.
the solo mode is really good.
this is a very very fun game.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Rich, crunchy decisions with many viable options
Engaging action selection and card economy
Strong asymmetry and variety from citizen cards
Beautiful production and the 3D kingdom visual payoff
High replayability due to multiple tracks and strategies
Whimsical theme with humorous card names

Cons

Prototype balance concerns (some citizen cards over/underpowered)
Harbors mechanic feels idiosyncratic and can penalize players
High complexity and long first plays; requires rulebook familiarity
Need for player aids in final product; order of income timing matters
Rule friction: certain constraints (e.g., always keeping a citizen card) may be unnecessary

Thematic elements

Economic development through track and building expansion in a candy-themed world
Whimsical candy kingdom with tracks, trains, and city-building
Playful, humorous with whimsical character cards

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Action selection with card economy — You hold Candy Citizen cards; you can play them for their action on the card or spend them to take actions on the main board; actions become more expensive as cards are reused.
Asymmetry via citizen cards — Citizen cards provide varying benefits and can be attached to a player board to trigger payouts.
City-building with group bonuses — Aim to form distinct cities with groups of three unique buildings for scoring.
Compound Scoring — Prosperity tracks determine scoring from tiles, roads, buildings, etc.
end game bonuses — End scoring across many categories with a visually impressive 3D kingdom display.
End-game payoff and 3D kingdom — End scoring across many categories with a visually impressive 3D kingdom display.
Resource management — Manage resources to perform actions; income increases via tracks and citizen cards.
Resource management and income — Manage resources to perform actions; income increases via tracks and citizen cards.
tile placement — Place train tiles, then roads; once flipped, buildings can be added.
Tile placement and track expansion — Place train tiles, then roads; once flipped, buildings can be added.
Track-based scoring — Prosperity tracks determine scoring from tiles, roads, buildings, etc.
worker placement — Card-driven actions function like worker placement on the main board.
Worker-placement-like actions — Card-driven actions function like worker placement on the main board.

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Quotes (from this video)

this game is absolutely brilliant
one of the best gaming experiences this year
the core action selection system is very interesting
the joy of it is just playing it and working your way through all of its bells and whistles
you want to keep coming back to it
it's just so addictive to play again and again

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Highly rated game with many nines, tens, and eights from players
Beautiful visual presentation with great components
Heavy Euro game with substantial depth

Cons

Very heavy game - weight does not match the sweet theme
Cover art deceptive for game complexity

Thematic elements

Building and managing a sweet industry
Sweet/candy industry
Economic simulation

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action drafting — Limited spots for actions mean players must prioritize carefully
Action Priority — Limited spots for actions mean players must prioritize carefully
Area Building — Build roads, buildings, and production facilities on your board
disc placement — Place discs on player board to take actions, with first-come-first-serve action spots
Resource management — Manage production and resources to build industry
tile placement — Place discs on player board to take actions, with first-come-first-serve action spots

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Quotes (from this video)

It's a boss fighting game with QR codes. In this game, you're going to get pick one of four heroes and then mix it with one of the four classes
Every other page in the rule book has this info about how the mechanisms in the game relate to real life
It's a dice placement game by Stefan Feld. What else do you need to know?
It's basically trick taking game with a lot of things around it
If you lose an auction, you also get some rewards
Let us know which ones are you most excited to try down in the comments

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high-production feel with cute, detailed art
strong weight and depth for a heavy Euro experience
clear progression and satisfying scoring

Cons

noted as heavy; balancing and setup considerations discussed

Thematic elements

kingdom management with candy and pastry motifs
A candy- and architecture-themed kingdom on a Mars-like world
whimsical, humorous

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

engine_building — players develop their own score engine via buildings and districts.
polyomino-like_placing — placing shapes to complete lines and score.
tile_placement — placing hex or hex-like tiles to form districts and unlock bonuses.

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Quotes (from this video)

The art is off the chain.
I'm a big Sudoku fan. I play Sudoku almost every day.
The memory board is a fantastic idea; it mirrors real memory of trips.
This is one of the best gaming experiences I've had all year.
The Kickstarter fulfillment milestone is humbling.
If you are messaging Bezier on social, it's probably Jay answering.
Game Makers on a pallet forklift at Gen Con was incredible.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

cozy but crunchy engine-building with familiar heavy-game vibes
strong interlocking systems that reward planning
beautiful thematic integration and approachable depth

Cons

complexity can push away newcomers
the depth may feel repetitive if played frequently

Thematic elements

city-building and tile/track-based expansion
cozy, terraforming-like world with diverse tracks and tracks-driven end-game scoring
engine-focused, with aesthetic warmth and approachable rules

Comparison games

Terraforming Mars (engine-building scale)
Terra Mystica (track-driven choices)

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

card-driven actions and discounts — cards enable or discount actions; synergy multiplies when plans align.
Multi-track scoring — various tracks influence end-game scoring; advancing on tracks multiplies effects.
worker placement — spots can be used by up to three players but require cards to place, creating a shared economy.
worker placement with shared spots — spots can be used by up to three players but require cards to place, creating a shared economy.

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Quotes (from this video)

the map has all these different ways, and where they're located is very deduction-based
this is a nice marriage of the two—cooperative play and deduction
I love the pieces on this
it's a good heavy euro where you have action bidding; you don't just place out a worker
the interaction of the player spaces and the gears that you put out that allow you to basically pick from adjacent action spaces
everything in this game is so logical and cohesive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

dense, visually appealing infrastructure
intriguing blend of production chain and territory ideas

Cons

heavy for a candy/production-theme game
could be overhead for casual players

Thematic elements

factory building and distribution network for sweets
industrial candy/food production empire
economic/engine-building with colorful components

Comparison games

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Resource management — Use discs to activate actions and manage production output
resource_and_discs_management — Use discs to activate actions and manage production output
worker placement — Place workers on actions to build factories and fulfill production needs
worker_placement — Place workers on actions to build factories and fulfill production needs

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The coldest hot board game out there right now is Ory. So, Orly is actually a quite heavy Euro game from the looks of it alone, right?
Decorus is the new cooperative and hot board game from Pegasus.
The looks are not that great. Yeah, it it looks unique, but it's a really tough and heavy cooperative board game about hacking.
The Hobbit? Then you know what's coming.
This is a deck building game.
The board is actually very clean, yet at the same time detailed.
The pieces pop. I love the contrast of black and white background and then having colorful pieces.
First and hottest game this month is Vampire Lords, which is right now on Game Found.
Second hottest board game out there right now is The Old King's Crown.
Number three in our hotness list is Tigris and Euphrates.
Fourth hottest board game right now is Covenant.
Fifth hottest game on our list is Terramystica.
Number seven on the hottest games of the month is Tag Team.

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