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Can you remember a few items? Sounds easy?
It's a challenge in "That's not a Hat"!
Players give gifts to each other while trying to remember who gave what and which gift they have in front of them.
If they can't remember, they have to bluff to avoid a penalty point.
An unforgettable game!
Year Published
2023
Transcript Analysis
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OPG Voices general_discussion at 48:47 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12541 · mention_pk 36583
Click to watch at 48:47
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun, social game with plenty of laughs
- Passive memory challenges keep it light
Cons
- Can get noisy and chaotic
Thematic elements
- Humorous guessing and memory
- Gift exchange at a party
- Light, party-based
Comparison games
- Monikers
- Funemployed
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- memory and bluffing — Players try to remember which gift/person identity was assigned.
- Passing and gifting — Cards are gifted around with a directive and identity.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- board games a lot of ways have helped me find friends and build confidence in Social aspects
- we sold out about half our inventory yesterday
- the Mandalorians got it right
- the show must go on
- semi-cooperative
- I cannot win
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top_10_list at 4:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12243 · mention_pk 35751
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun gift-giving misdirection
- Great for larger groups
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Memory and misdirection, guessing objects
- Gift-giving party
- Family-friendly party game
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Gift exchange / memory — Players pass items around; memory and guessing which item fits which gift.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a simple party game where you're trying to get rid of all your cards
- The price (€22) is a good price
- In flip tunes, you're doing exactly that. You're flipping tune cards one by one until you have six.
- Scout is a simple card game where you need to get rid of all of your cards, but you can only play out cards if you create combinations.
- That's not a hat. It's a board game.
- globus.
- Sea Salt on paper, you are collecting cards.
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Foster the Mele general_discussion at 15:33 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8775 · mention_pk 25885
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great party-game potential
- Encourages humor and social interaction
Cons
- May rely heavily on players' improvisation skill
Thematic elements
- Hats, humor, and accent challenges
- Party game where hats and accents collide
- Playful and improvisational
Comparison games
- Clue
- Codenames
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- improv / storytelling — Players describe hats in exaggerated ways and attempt accents.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The weirder, the better. I love it.
- It's going to be a real hit.
- This is all in fun as per usual.
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Our Family Plays Games top_20_list at 1:16:42 sentiment: positive
video_pk 8512 · mention_pk 25113
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun gift-exchange mechanic
- Good party game for groups
Cons
- Can rely heavily on memory; setup can be fiddly
Thematic elements
- Light, festive deception
- Gift exchange with memory and bluffing
- Party-game atmosphere
Comparison games
- Just Desserts
- Spotted
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Memory-based guessing / bluffing — Players remember who gave which gift and bluff to avoid penalties.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Spring is here. Spring is here. We are into spring.
- 21 years. And guess what? I'mI'm still sane.
- Stop the hate. We love Katon.
- That’s Dope. The party game for strong opinions.
- Flip Seven is on the list. It is so much fun.
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Video udbXDoNH-FY
Good Morning Society game_review at 46:35 sentiment: positive
video_pk 7477 · mention_pk 22197
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Overall sentiment (raw)
very positive
Pros
- Hilarious gameplay
- Simple rules
- Great for groups
- Lots of laughter
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Memory and bluffing
- Gift shop
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bluffing — Calling out incorrect item descriptions
- Passing and memory — Players pass gifts and try to remember what they are
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- One more game!
- Science is all about intuition
- Trust me, it's cute
References (from this video)
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Paula Deming top_10_list at 2:38 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4042 · mention_pk 11808
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Extremely fun party game
- Simple but effective mechanics
- Great for laughter and enjoyment
- Easy to teach and play
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Bluffing with simple drawn items
- Social party game
- Light comedic
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bluffing — Players gift cards while describing them, others must determine if they're telling the truth
- memory — Remembering face-down cards that move around the table
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Oh hello my name is Paula Deming and we are seriously talking about a serious list of serious board game rankings
- This game has no right to be as fun as it is but it is so much fun
- I would like to offer an apology right now to Lookout games
- Turn it into a gift send it to people you need to apologize
- It makes my brain buzz but in a good way
- I had the most fun playing this in 2023 out of any other gaming experience I have had all year
- The twists and rules changes that happen as you go through the chapters are so interesting
- And now it's 2024 so forget all of those now they're old
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Plays Games top_5_list at 19:06 sentiment: positive
video_pk 3457 · mention_pk 10248
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- test of memory and social deduction
- fun bluffing interactions
Cons
- can be stressful for some players
- requires attention to detail
Thematic elements
- guessing whether a revealed item is what it claims
- memory/deduction with deception
- humorous, bluff-friendly
Comparison games
- Trio
- Code Names
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bluffing/challenge — Players can challenge if a claimed item seems misrepresented.
- memory/deduction — Remember what items were shown and their supposed identity.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Spread some gospel and maybe you can convert some folks. The gospel of board gaming.
- Push your luck.
- Location, location, location.
- Cuz everybody has different things that they like to do.
- It's not about you at this point. It's about the people you're inviting and making them have a good time.
- Risk it for the biscuit.
- Biscuit is gone.
- Flip seven is so much fun.
- Roll for It, which is a simple little card game.
- Not a hat is a fun fun game.
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