That's Pretty Clever!

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positive

Pros

none

Cons

none

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Comparison games

Ganz schön clever

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice Rolling — Involves new dice.
roll-and-write — A follow-up to Ganz schön clever with similar mechanics but more mischievous and difficult to master.

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You will not do your what was that called oh crap his spiel what's that called wow that was a joke that just totally flat on his face right there
We're just lolling people to sleep where the music of the board game board game podcast group you know music is like it's there but you don't notice it and then when you finally hear it you just realize how annoying it is
I'm just not really into euro games meshed with push your luck cuz again I run the odds man in my mind I'm running the odds
Why do you make me go out and buy $18 readers I haven't bought in the Sam's multi pack yet
It's not an alliteration but anyway pod pledge okay so but if you say it too fast podge pledge oh you know so but thank you chairs
The biggest thing in the hobby right now is roll-and-write
It's the one that you can keep making and making money from that's my definition
Good games are not good enough you need great games number one and you need games that are marketed well and stand out in some way
A game from his experience has about a two-week shelf-life that if a game doesn't catch hold within two weeks it's gone and forgotten
The reason why I was asking about that because if you don't know Steven is is really into he's I guess a beer connoisseur beer aficionado
We're the background noise of podcasting or board games Kirk I guess that's beautiful
It's just the fact that it's kind of the worker placement portion is matched with putting these cards in the play that becomes an engine builder much like a game you know you dimension seven wonders or something like a mural settlers but it's not an engine it's a city
it does get a little long Tony because as in typical engine builders there's a lot of AP that can happen there is based on the cars
you know the fifth year anniversary would you ever consider coming out with a deluxe version with the nice player boards and everything that people tend to buy third party
So it's like lightning in a bottle catching lightning in a bottle
you know that the three months of sales where you can then see what's gonna happen with the game
We have a wonderful pre-order program and I believe you still do that at a discount right Steven
There are still plenty about regular badge sales and kids badges oh nice

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Video n5sKFa_EbJk kovray First Impressions at 219:52:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Creates happy combinations
Engaging chain reactions
Strategic depth in choosing dice
Popular and successful game
App available

Cons

Difficult to achieve high scores initially (zero stars mentioned)
Combinations need to be set up strategically

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

app integration — There is an app for the game that can help manage scoring and gameplay.
Chain reactions — Completing sections can lead to bonuses and further actions, creating chain reactions.
Dice Drafting — Players choose dice from a pool, considering numbers and colors.
Set Collection — Players aim to create sets of numbers and fill specific areas.

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Quotes (from this video)

This is probably one of the most unique roll and writes I think I've ever played.
It's got a lot of challenging things in it and it's not a simple roll and write.
You're taking tiles out of this central area, you're drafting tiles, and then you're placing those tiles into your grid on your paper.
And then the scoring is based on sets of symbols.
It uses very minimal components, just a pencil and paper.
We're doing a giveaway.
We'll be talking about the two games that we're being we'll be giving away actually today so if you're looking to win a copy of silver and gold or sonara then make sure you comment down below and check out our other videos to get even more.

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Video n5sKFa_EbJk kovray First Impressions at 253:08:00 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Adds complexity and different mechanics
Requires thinking in a different way

Cons

Least favorite of the three Clever games
Didn't click as much excitement as the other two

Thematic elements

Comparison games

That's Pretty Clever
Clever Cubed

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Bonus acquisition — The way bonuses are gained is slightly different, making it more similar to 'That's Pretty Clever' than 'Clever Cubed'.
Color-based rows — There is a space where players use all dice to create different rows of the same color.
Dice subtraction — Players must subtract the two values they add the most, requiring planning for higher initial values.

Video topics + discussion points

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Quotes (from this video)

This is probably one of the most unique roll and writes I think I've ever played.
It's got a lot of challenging things in it and it's not a simple roll and write.
You're taking tiles out of this central area, you're drafting tiles, and then you're placing those tiles into your grid on your paper.
And then the scoring is based on sets of symbols.
It uses very minimal components, just a pencil and paper.
We're doing a giveaway.
We'll be talking about the two games that we're being we'll be giving away actually today so if you're looking to win a copy of silver and gold or sonara then make sure you comment down below and check out our other videos to get even more.

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Video n5sKFa_EbJk kovray First Impressions at 282:32:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Most combinations
Utilizes silver platter uniquely
Prioritizes bonuses effectively
Facilitates chain combos
Great for solo play
App available

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Bonus prioritization — Players can go for bonuses, and filling certain sections speeds up bonus acquisition. Other sections offer more points but no bonuses.
Chain reactions — Prioritizing bonuses leads to a higher likelihood of chain combo reactions.
Dice placement on silver platter — Dice are placed in specific spots on the 'silver platter' and cannot be placed elsewhere unless it's a silver platter spot.
Solo Play — It's a good game for solo gaming, with an app to assist.

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Quotes (from this video)

This is probably one of the most unique roll and writes I think I've ever played.
It's got a lot of challenging things in it and it's not a simple roll and write.
You're taking tiles out of this central area, you're drafting tiles, and then you're placing those tiles into your grid on your paper.
And then the scoring is based on sets of symbols.
It uses very minimal components, just a pencil and paper.
We're doing a giveaway.
We'll be talking about the two games that we're being we'll be giving away actually today so if you're looking to win a copy of silver and gold or sonara then make sure you comment down below and check out our other videos to get even more.

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Video 3IThcEVOXuw kovray Top 10 List at 31:10 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.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I thoroughly enjoyed this game
the combinations and everything in this game is just magical
the scores are really high

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Video YDyUu3aLn8s Watch It Played Game News at 8:32 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Same gameplay as Ganz schön clever, Doppelt so clever, and Clever hack dry
New categories for scoring
Fresh feel

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Ganz schön clever
Doppelt so clever
Clever hack dry

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Roll and Write — Fourth game in the so clever line of bonus scoring rolling rights.

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Quotes (from this video)

I was very happy when a big new Days of Wonder game was announced.
There's no way in a million years and I'm not trying this game.
More Wingspan makes me happy it's a wonderful game.
All that makes for a must try game for me.
I love the whole look of this version.
The thief has promised to be a tense stealth-like video game feel with it.
If we do what may be excited about this one.
I love these games so more is what I want. One a year please.

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Video 5J-UpdDj_2Q kovray Top 10 List at 2:43 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Amazing combos
New mini games
New twists

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Clever Cubed
Clever cubed

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice Rolling — You roll dice and you play a bunch of mini games to score the most points.
Mini Games — You play a bunch of mini games to score the most points.

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Quotes (from this video)

The combos in them make my heart so happy
I can't believe they made a second one where is the third one
My city was fantastic
I'm gonna love it so much it's gonna be meaty
It feels a lot lighter than the other two
It's something new. It's something different and I'm really excited.

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Video VMYUVy3QeSA kovray Challenge at 24:20 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Negative

Pros

none

Cons

Did not fit in the shelf

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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parade because it's a cute card game that we I wanted parade and I hope it fits in the spot that I want it to fit but we'll see
Arboretum it's another classic card game very fun a lot of enjoyment
I think I have to Mulligan Castle party there's no way for it to fit it doesn't fit
because Trails is fun
I'm gonna pick Cat Cafe instead very it's a it's another um rolling right but it's also very fun so
I'll take Town 66 it's an oink game hooray taking all the Oink games yeah because I know they'll fit
it's where you try to draw and you spot the difference it's very fun but I'm afraid that it won't fit
small box perfect for the cube
this is the bust for me I think I'm gonna take that's pretty clever and if it doesn't fit in my shelf it doesn't fit
it did not fit
I for sure thought that space of the top would have been perfect and then I would have grabbed all filled in the cracks of everything else I thought I could pull off
no maybe trying to take that's pretty clever when I knew it wasn't gonna fit because I could have fit like a couple smaller games in yeah way more games in but that's my own fault for being greedy
I like my Cube so I wouldn't change anything
which Cube do you prefer whose game night would you come to mine or Tyler's

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Video nyEf_F-p9fQ kovray Top 10 List at 15:45 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

High-variability scoring options
Elevated decision-making for experienced players

Cons

Reviewer felt the decisions could be heavy and not beginner-friendly
Some found the game too much compared to others in the line

Thematic elements

dice optimization without a strong narrative theme
abstract dice-drafting across multiple scoring areas
score-focused with decision points in each area

Comparison games

Clever (original)

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

dice_placement — Roll dice and place into mini-games; different zones yield different scoring options
positive_and_negative_points — Some zones offer bonuses with potential minus points

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Quotes (from this video)

we're actually close to a pretty big milestone 100 we've almost played 100 rolling rights
check out the next video to see if he tells us a joke
I think it's one of the best rolling right implementations of a board game that I've played

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Video _dU6zVhhoWs Stonemaier Games Top List at 5:15 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Satisfying combo chains
Interconnected mini-games feel good
Completing unexpected categories is rewarding

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Game full of combos.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Combo Building — Actions chain together, allowing for powerful turns by leveraging previous actions.
Dice Drafting — Players draft dice to use.
Roll and Write — Players write down numbers based on dice rolls.

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Quotes (from this video)

A simple yet incredibly engaging roll/flip and write from Sashi and Sashi.
Very easy to get into, very difficult to pull away from.
It is largely not an interactive game. I don't think that's a problem for ruling right games though.
This really is everything that I want out of a Rolling Write game.
This is definitely my number one favorite.
A simple yet incredibly engaging roll/flip and write from Sashi and Sashi. your paper boys trying to or news boys trying to grow your subscription base by expanding territory while also occasionally going on strike for better wages. Figuring out when to do either is critical and incredibly addictive.
Very easy to get into, very difficult to pull away from. I can't help but play multiple games in one city.
This is a game about building a map of a part of a kingdom following a series of rules.
Really clever element of almost it feels like a drafting a little bit when you do that.
It's a game of miniames where every time you play around is three different random mini games. All players have the same three mini games, but it's a different combination of the three.

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Video mNJIP0EOlJk Board Stupid Top 5 List at 7:24 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

fast play
easy to teach
high replayability

Cons

can feel luck-driven to some players

Thematic elements

puzzle-like scoring
Abstract dice drafting

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Roll-and-write / dice drafting — Roll dice and place them to fill scoring tracks; completing patterns unlocks benefits.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I love a tile-ling game
it's wonderfully designed
cooperative trick-taking game that broke the market
this is a clever game
it's a fabulous, first game I really got into
Long Shot the Dice Game is a riot

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Video mZ7rDuDWKFw No Pun Included Analysis at 11:40 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

tight, well-scoped design with high strategic depth
great entry point to modern roll-and-write for new players
engaging payoff with cascading bonuses and clever pacing

Cons

theme is more mechanical than narrative; some players may miss a strong story
can feel math-heavy to new players depending on group

Thematic elements

cleverness and strategic optimization; playful animal motif
abstract yet presented with a whimsical 'clever' motif and foxes as bonus symbols
puzzle-forward with witty narration and visual cues

Comparison games

Quinto
Welcome To

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

bonus chain system — Cells provide bonuses that trigger further bonuses, creating a cascading scoring network and encouraging flexible planning.
Compound Scoring — Foxes are a scoring/bonus mechanic that modulate final scores and incentivize distributing risk across the board.
Dice Drafting — You draft up to three dice, with each choice influencing future options and increasing strategic depth.
fox tokens and scoring — Foxes are a scoring/bonus mechanic that modulate final scores and incentivize distributing risk across the board.
multi-die rolling and tiered placement — On your turn you roll six dice, pick one result, and place it into a color-coded row corresponding to the die color; you must draft in sequence and navigate penalties for overreach.
three-draft per turn — You draft up to three dice, with each choice influencing future options and increasing strategic depth.

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Quotes (from this video)

kwinto is devious if you keep rolling all three dice which people are inclined to do when they start playing it you'll run out of space for high numbers and will start to take penalties it's kind of like hitting your face into a brick wall getting annoyed and then doing it all over again
it's the perfect illustration of the difference between complex and complicated
this sheet is a minefield of bonuses no matter which strategy you pick
it's the oldest Pavlovian trick in the book in fact I believe there's a passage in Deuteronomy that says bestow them with a free bonus Oh thou designer and they shall play your game or something like that
I ruin rolling rights for myself with this game because I played it first
it's the deepest sense of strategy but somehow it still melds it with a thematic experience
it's the most solitary the most contemplative and undeniably the most quiet
Rollin' Right games have excellent titles that make perfect sense and are pretty clever

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

extremely relaxing to play
short play sessions with meaningful decisions
repeatable and score-driven

Cons

can feel addictive and competitive to beat high scores

Thematic elements

dice-drafting puzzle
puzzle-like, abstract puzzle
solo/competitive puzzle play with quick rounds

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Dice Drafting — roll and select dice to fill a puzzle board
Polyomino — place dice to form scoring patterns on your board
polyomino-like tiling — place dice to form scoring patterns on your board

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Quotes (from this video)

it's a really therapeutic game
the production is gorgeous
I just enjoy looking at all the arts
extremely relaxing to play
I don't care about winning, I just enjoy the process
lose myself in this one

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Very quick to learn for new players (roughly five minutes).
High replayability due to multiple mitigation options for luck.
Compact components and affordable price point.
Ideal for couples or casual players seeking a competitive experience.

Cons

Downtime can be noticeable at four players, especially with AP groups.
Limited player interaction may not satisfy players seeking heavy interaction.

Thematic elements

abstract strategy
Abstract, no theme; no narrative setting
none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Compound Scoring — Players use sheets to track progress; scoring outcomes determine the winner.
Dice Rolling — Dice are central to action generation and resource management, with luck being acknowledged but mitigated through design options.
dice-rolling — Dice are central to action generation and resource management, with luck being acknowledged but mitigated through design options.
low direct player interaction — Engagement between players is limited, reducing direct interference but allowing competition to be individual.
minimal components — Box contents are intentionally sparse (pencil, wooden dice, sheets) to emphasize function over ornament.
Positive Player Interaction — Engagement between players is limited, reducing direct interference but allowing competition to be individual.
quick setup and play — Designed for fast learning and short rounds, enabling players to jump into a game quickly.
scoring / progress tracking on sheets — Players use sheets to track progress; scoring outcomes determine the winner.
Variable Set-Up: Player — Designed for fast learning and short rounds, enabling players to jump into a game quickly.

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Quotes (from this video)

final thoughts I think clever forever is a lot of fun
if you're looking for a great competitive game for couples then this is it
awarding clever forever the official board game coffee seal of approval
the game can be played in 30 minutes
learning this game is a snap
you can get new players on board in about five minutes or less

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