Take Time

Video tw7jS5F5pQA The Dice Tower general_discussion at 1:45 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

cooperative tension without direct communication is engaging
lots of content and escalating challenge

Cons

none

Thematic elements

nonverbal coordination and puzzle solving
cooperative timing puzzle without direct communication
calm, methodical, clockwork

Comparison games

The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — players work together to achieve a sequence without talking
hand management — managing a hand of cards to fit a clock-like structure
Nonverbal communication — players rely on subtle cues to coordinate moves

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Quotes (from this video)

It's a complete filler, but I really enjoyed it.
This is my game of the day.
I love the tightness and I also love the different options you have on there.
cooperate to play out your hands of cards, but you can't communicate.
You rotate the card around it. It says up, but backwards it says it either way.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

high production quality with attractive art and sleeves
compact, well-presented components and rule sheets
strong replay value through 10+ sleeves and 40+ clocks
tense, engaging group dynamic and social deduction elements
two-player mode works surprisingly well

Cons

some players may find the deduction/guesswork frustrating
not as strong as the designer's best entries (The Gang, The Crew)
scaling to four players makes coordination harder

Thematic elements

time, deduction, social interaction
Clock-based, time-management puzzle in a cooperative setting
puzzle-like, procedural

Comparison games

The Crew
The Gang
The Mind
Texas Hold'em Poker

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

card placement to clock segments — Cards are placed on six segments to meet objective criteria, with day/night variants and ascending order.
cooperative gameplay — Players work together to meet clock-based constraints.
limited communication (pre-discussion phase) — Players discuss strategy before playing cards, then play silently.
phase-based play — Three phases: discussion, card placement, reveal.
replayability through sleeves (scenarios) — Multiple sleeves with four scenarios each, increasing variety and challenge.
risk/reward and memory deduction — Deducing others' cards and patterns to optimize placement; includes uncertainty and potential guesswork.

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Quotes (from this video)

Take Time comes with 12 pouches with four scenarios in each.
It's a silent game.
The idea is is that after everybody has played the cards to these segments, they must adhere to certain rules as given by the scenario.
I was actually quite surprised by this.
I'm giving this one a solid 8 out of 10. It's a great game.
Two-player is surprisingly well in this.
The Gang and The Crew are benchmark games for this genre.
The Mind can go burn in the seventh layer of hell.

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Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players play cards in rounds to fulfill clock-based constraints and objectives.

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Quotes (from this video)

This is 10 through 1. This is not easy.
Logic and Lore is a two-player logical game with tons of variants.
Shout out to Puerto Rico. That would have been my number one.
Flamecraft DS is a two-player head-to-head where you are placing out these different dragon tile chips.
Zenith is absolutely delightful.
Amber Leaf is my number one game from 2025.

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Video rj3krBN4qZ4 The Dice Tower top_12_list at 9:56 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

gorgeous production and quick onboarding
smooth rule set that gets to table quickly

Cons

may feel lightweight for players seeking heavier strategy
replay variety depends on scenario selection

Thematic elements

quintessential co-op with barrier-free play
deluxe cooperative trick-taking with timed or themed tasks
short, snappy rounds designed for quick wins

Comparison games

The Crew
The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — players coordinate to achieve goals through card play and follows.
deluxe production — high-end components and polished presentation.
limited communication — puzzle-like coordination without full hand disclosure.

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Quotes (from this video)

This is incredibly impressive and players can work together to try to solve these cases.
There are thousands of cases; it scales in complexity and replayability.
There are so many scenarios so that every game doesn't feel the same.
This one is back to being really unique because this is based in the entire Dungeons and Dragons world.
Two versions of it. There's retail and the miniatures, and they both play the exact same, which is what I love.

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Video ZCJhON2zxus The Dice Tower playthrough at 0:43 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Cooperative puzzle with escalating envelopes and interesting tension

Cons

Potentially punishing when information is insufficient; requires many tells and careful discussion

Thematic elements

coordination under time pressure; sequencing and timing
Abstract time-management puzzle with clocks and lanes; solar vs lunar color coding
procedural puzzle with envelopes and clock tokens; no strong narrative

Comparison games

Wavelengths

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — players work together with limited communication to achieve a shared objective.
hand management — players hold a hand of 3 cards per player and choose how to play them to satisfy envelope constraints.
information sharing & inference — players reveal and infer information about other players' hands and planned plays; some cards are face-up.
pattern/sequence building — cards must be placed in ascending order within each clock segment.

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Quotes (from this video)

This is going to be a cooperative limited communication game in which we are trying to meet some sort of objectives that are revealed here on our clock.
There is a lot more in the box. This is just the first envelope.
We have to go from the hand around.
The game is won or lost on this play right here.
It's too bad there's a game called wavelengths cuz this is it.
Trust the player.
A one or two here, but you can only play a single white card then.
We should probably cut stream right there because I will say some of the later ones get trippy.

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Video sgRD0Me5MRs Glowing Analog general_discussion at 8:51 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Tightly designed timing puzzle with escalating challenge
Engages players with a mind-game feel and direct interaction

Cons

Not immediately intuitive to new players
May require a couple of plays to grok the clock dynamics

Thematic elements

time management and scheduling with circular clock layout
Abstract timing game around a circular clock
abstract, puzzle-like

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Ascending stacks constraint — Each stack around the clock must be in ascending order, creating strategic pressure to order cards correctly.
Card placement around a circular clock — Players place face-down cards into positions around a clock, with some face-up options revealing values 1-12 and two suits.
Rule progression and escalation — As the game advances, special rules or conditions modify how places around the clock can be used.

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Quotes (from this video)

BGcon is the highlight of my year.
The BG library is huge; 99% of your time is spent playing games.
We ran the board game quiz show live at BGCon in the fall in Dallas, Texas.
This is not a pipe. This is a game about a pipe.
The double wheel system of selecting actions is just fantastic.
Take Time around the clock is a great mind-share battle; it makes you yell at each other in good fun.

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Video gZ-M5fNTf9c Board Game Co. news_and_weekly_review at 7:17 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

enjoyable to play
accessible to learn

Cons

unclear if it will be a forever game

Thematic elements

memory and timing
time-based gameplay
abstract

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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Quotes (from this video)

I'm optimistic that everything is probably good, but I recognize that for every time that I'm right that things are good, there's a counterpoint that sometimes bad things happen.
Content lives forever, but it is often not found forever. Revisiting content has value.
Enth Throne is a very solid game. It's what I hoped it would be.
The strike is over and Kickstarter has locked in a 4-day work week.

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Video To57_FF0yRY Board Stupid top_10_list at 33:17 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Highly accessible to families and casual players
High replayability with 40 scenarios
Compact and fast-paced play

Cons

Strategy can be opaque to some players until familiar with scenarios

Thematic elements

communication/deduction in a clock-based layout
timed scenarios with limited pre-game discussion
scenario-driven planning with pre-play strategy

Comparison games

Fa Swamp
Cascadia

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

clock-face card placement — place cards around a clock in a way that satisfies scenario rules
limited pre-game talk — players discuss strategy before cards are revealed

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Quotes (from this video)

It's a banger.
That is a banger for me.
The theme elevates to my heart.
This is the dream because the theme is done so well and interwoven with the mechanics.
It's a solid for me.
I want to play more.
It's a fantastic production.
The world’s limits are pretty big and a lot of moral choices.
Take Time is the biggest surprise of the year.
It is a wonderful deterministic experience that doesn't last 4 hours.

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Video P3wzYN2P2k0 Board Stupid top_5_list at 4:22 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible for non-gamers
Great production
40 scenarios
Cooperative tension

Cons

Potentially heavy on luck depending on scenarios

Thematic elements

time pressure and teamwork
Cooperative time-based card game with scenarios
accessible, puzzle-like

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — players work together to complete scenarios.
pre-game strategy discussion — players may discuss strategy before looking at cards.
scenario-based challenges — 40 scenarios with varying rules.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

it's a very fun game for £29.50
there's a lot in that box
a cool little combo element if you like to be a little bit more board gamey
it's a cooperative card game that you can play with people that are not board gamers that will get it immediately, but you're having a lot of fun
you can just keep playing it until you get bored
Just One is the ultimate Christmas party family. It is incredibly enjoyable with the simplest rule set that you can explain in 30 seconds

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Video viQTqSrufoE Unknown Channel game_review at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Minimal rules that emphasize player interaction and communication
Envelope progression provides scalable challenge and variety
Cooperative feel with shared success/failure rather than lone spotlight
High replay potential across multiple levels and player counts
Accessible to casual players while offering depth for seasoned gamers

Cons

Early levels can feel straightforward, which may lessen perceived tension for some players
Pacing and information balance shift between two-player and multiplayer setups
Advancing through many envelopes requires sustained group engagement

Thematic elements

time, synchronization, and collaborative problem solving under partial information
A clock-based cooperative puzzle where players place numbered cards into six segments to form non-decreasing sums around a circular clock.
abstract/puzzle-like

Comparison games

The Mind
Risk
Monopoly
Scrabble
Ticket to Ride
Katon

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Deck of 24 cards (12 day, 12 night) numbered 1-12 — Cards are distributed and used to fill six clock segments; players see day/night distribution and cooperate to avoid decreasing sums.
Envelope-based level progression — Each envelope contains a new level with tighter constraints; levels can be skipped forward once a player chooses to progress.
Face-down placement and later reveal — Players place cards face down in segments; after all cards are placed, cards are revealed to determine sums.
Non-decreasing sums per segment — As the clock is completed, the sum in each segment cannot decrease as you go around the circle; planning is required to avoid violations.
Pre-play discussion and hidden information — Players may talk before turns about strategy, but cannot reveal exact card contents to others.
Variable player counts and hand management — Two-to-four players share a deck of cards with different hand sizes and reveal dynamics; level two and beyond alter constraints.

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Quotes (from this video)

The rules being minimal and with everyone contributing to your success or failure.
It's not one person who will just blow the game completely. It's all of you together that are responsible for making things happen and conveying information to others in different ways based on where you play, how you play, what you actually reveal.
It's very straightforward. Put down a card, reveal a card if you think it's not clear what you've played.
It's a potato chip style game where you finish one and you're like, 'Oh, let's just start another one. It's only going to take a minute.'
There is a clock hand that is separate.
I greatly enjoy this game.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Beautiful production and presentation, with glossy cover and accents
Replayable via multiple envelopes and varied timing
Flexible playtime (as short as 30 minutes or longer)
Fits well as a family or casual game night filler
Adds puzzle depth beyond The Mind with more structure

Cons

Lack of thematic cohesion (no strong theme)
Potential group-dependent experience (not for all groups)
Can feel repetitive if played for long sessions
Limited tension until the reveal phase
Some players may struggle with reading the table and following clock rules

Thematic elements

none
Clock-based puzzle space with modular envelopes
procedural puzzle, no strong theme

Comparison games

The Mind
The Crew
Hanabi
Itto

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative card placement — Players work together to place cards on clock-like lanes according to envelope-specific rules.
hand management — Each player holds a hand of cards and selects which to play to satisfy constraints.
limited communication — Players discuss strategy before cards are revealed but cannot communicate once the round begins.
scoring/failure tokens — Passing rounds yields no token; failure yields a bonus token enabling a face-up play.
tile/envelope modularization — Each envelope represents a module with its own placement rules; after completing an envelope, a new one is drawn.

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Quotes (from this video)

gamified version of the mind
it's a great filler for us
incredibly adaptable to the amount of time you have
no theme here
a gorgeous production

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Video WrR3wn3DGWQ Dice Tower top_10_list at 11:11 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

tense, satisfying cooperative moments
high replay with different scenarios
accessible tempo

Cons

hard constraints and silence rule can be challenging for new players

Thematic elements

time and cooperation under escalating constraints
cooperative time-management puzzle
tense, collaborative, hopeful

Comparison games

The Crew
The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

clock/slots mechanic — cards placed around a clock influence scoring and feasibility.
cooperative play — players work together to meet mission constraints without talking during play.
scenario-based objectives — varied missions create different constraints each play.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

This one's very quick. It's very quick to play and to teach.
There are player interactions, but it doesn't feel mean.
The narrative is so well written. The actual boss battling part is gripping.
Above and Below Haunted gave it a little more oomph. Ghosts add consequence.
It feels like a video game in board game form; very smooth and substantial.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Strong cooperative tension with satisfying payoffs
Accessible to teach and learn, quick to play
Congruent theme and mechanic pairing creates cohesive experience

Cons

Limited communication can be stressful for some players

Thematic elements

Time management and teamwork under pressure
Cooperative clock-based challenges with limited communication
Cozy puzzle with tense moments

Comparison games

The Mind
The Game

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Card play to clock segments — Cards are allocated to different segments of a clock to meet value requirements.
cooperative play — Players work together with restricted communication to solve clock-based puzzles.
Hidden Information — Hands are hidden; only limited information is revealed via tokens.
Token-based signaling — Tokens allow selective revelation or signaling of intent.

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Quotes (from this video)

It's just so cozy and charming.
The theme is thin. [laughter] Okay, y'all. It's thin, but I do not care.
Zenith, my number one game of 2025.
The further down you go with your pyramid, the more times you get to take the actions on the card.
This game feels different every time you play, with a big deck of different cards and you hope you flip the right ones at the right time.

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Video g2ZRFfT_2EE Dice Tower game_review at 10:02 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Beautiful and gorgeous production
Simple rules but difficult how to play
Similar to The Mind game concept
Solid cooperative experience

Cons

Some hand deals are unwinnable based on conditions
Wish liked this one a bit more

Thematic elements

Cooperative clock puzzle

Comparison games

The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Clock constraints — Cards must follow rules based on clock positions
cooperative play — Play cards face down around clock trying to increase total value
Silent deduction — Can't communicate but read based on how players play cards

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Quotes (from this video)

This is an excellent, excellent trick taking game that you should have in your collection
One of the most brilliant trick-taking games I've ever seen
The game has the word kids in the title, but it's better than you might think, but it's simpler than you might think
Really pleasant. Really surprising how good this is
There are games that are fine and then there's games that have a lot of tension and those like those games that are really tense, that's when I love it
It's awful. It's really awful
I think that it's wonderful. It's an eight for me. Oh, I lost that bout, but my popcorn's popping. Love it
This is a cool trick taking game
I would 10 out of 10 times recommend you play distilled instead of this

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Video ovKEq3LQ3bk Tantrum House top_5_list at 15:50 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

simple rules; accessible to families
flexible play counts and puzzle variety

Cons

some players may miss the cooperative pacing

Thematic elements

timing-based cooperative challenges
clockwork time-based puzzles
puzzle-driven experiences

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

clock-face section challenges — players place cards into clock sections to satisfy timing requirements.
face-up/face-down information reveals — some cards are revealed to inform decisions while others stay hidden.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

This game has a lot going on.
the middle player counts works pretty well for this one.
It's not cooperative. It is too short.

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Video kTU-_4ieokQ Steve's Board Games Channel top_23_list at 7:46 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

very positive

Pros

quick to set up, quick to play
high variability across chapters

Cons

hard to win; very punishing when you miss a chapter

Thematic elements

time pressure and collaboration
cooperative, clock-driven puzzle
stressful but satisfying

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

clock-based progression — progression is driven by a timed clock, adding tension and pacing constraints.
cooperative, non-verbal communication — players must coordinate without talking; games around a clock with unique rules per chapter.

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Quotes (from this video)

Starting off with the two-player game, Agent Avenue.
It's a boatload of fun and it's another game which I've just brought out and it just never misses.
This is another two-player abstract game that I can't stop playing and that's Zenith.
Rival Cities takes Tug of War to another level.
The production on Shackleton Base is through the roof.
Ponzi scheme is one of the most stressful games you'll ever play and it's brilliant.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

neutral

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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This is so much to my taste and I played it a half dozen times really dig it and it's got fewer than 100 thumbs on the preview it's just like your tastes are not necessarily going to match up with anyone else's
The perfect thing is something you're only going to find through repeated play. It's not going to hit you instantaneously
It's more about playing something, liking it, you play it again, you play with different people, you want to introduce it to people, and over time it becomes the thing you love
The good and bad of this job is that you play something, review it, do a video, and then never touch it no matter how much I like it
You can do anything in games
I value sleep there more than I value getting a post out
It's just the cover the cover seems pretty funny to have around and just show people

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

40 scenarios provide variety
Good for social gatherings

Cons

Requires coordination and discussion

Thematic elements

cooperation and reading minds in a lighthearted way
clock-themed, timed play around the table
scenario-driven, casual party game

Comparison games

The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

communication/read minds lite — players infer strategy based on timing.
scenario-based — 40 scenarios with varying rules.
timed reveal rounds — cards are revealed around a clock face to satisfy constraints.

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Quotes (from this video)

They're terrible. Terrible. Don't buy those people.
We love Hannabi. We talked about it a ton.
Merry Christmas.
You deserve it just like we deserve.

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