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Game Info
Year
2022
Players
2-4
Age
10+
Playtime
60 min
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Description
The Lost Code is a smart deduction game, from 2 to 4 players, in which you’ll have to figure out which numbers stand on your display while seeing only other player’ numbers! Score the most points you can during the game, by placing the right bets on your numbers, but don’t lose your final goal: deduce your numbers!
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Watch It Played News Roundup at 11:42 sentiment: positive
video_pk 89110 · mention_pk 236212
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- noted as a grail-like title with a solid play experience
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- deduction/logic puzzle with clues
- investigative, puzzle-focused
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — players deduce via clues to solve the puzzle
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Quotes (from this video)
- Evadale the board game about Sweet Little Critters just trying to get along until it isn't
- the theme paired with the art and the plain old whimsy
- the warm and cozy world full of cuddly cats Comes Alive as the quilts Bend under the weight of these felines roaming around
- you can pet them and you can shoo them away when they get in the way
- The Insider dun dun dun it makes sense
- almost Cooperative trick taking game where players try to complete as many missions as possible while The Insider gathers Intel and sabotages the team's work
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Chairman of the Board Discussion at 5:46 sentiment: positive
video_pk 86842 · mention_pk 226183
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Favorite deduction game
- Much better production than its predecessor
- Simple and engaging deduction
- Very close games
- A game I would never really turn down
Cons
- The predecessor ('Think Straight') had poor production values
Thematic elements
- Deduction
Comparison games
- Think Straight
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — Players try to figure out hidden numbers on their own plaques by observing opponents' numbers and using a dice rolling system with dials to guess parameter totals.
- Dice Rolling — Used in conjunction with dials to determine guesses for number totals.
- Set Collection — Points are awarded based on how well players guess the total value of numbers, with narrower guesses yielding more points.
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is where I talk about all of the games that I have been playing over the last couple of weeks
- will it maintain its um top spot this year you'll have to stay tuned to my top 100
- it was quite nice to see that she enjoyed it um as much as we did despite her not really dipping her toe into Euro games yet
- I did have a a bit of a game from hell where nothing really seemed to be going my way
- it's one of the best games ever made in my opinion
- it's going to be a bit of a sleeper hit already I think there's going to be a hidden audience for this one
- it came get very close game actually
- it's becoming one of those games that I would never really turn down
- it's a lot of fun and um you know always guaranteed a good time
- it kind of reminds me of that Nish Shaw of games like high society and so on but this is a good example of the genre
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Chairman of the Board Top List at 1:53 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Tracking to be the favorite deduction game.
- Simple mechanics.
- Elegant and flows nicely.
- Does not overstay its welcome.
- Approaches deduction from a different angle.
- Huge potential to climb the list.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — Players display numbers facing away from them, and try to deduce their own numbers by rolling dice and guessing sums using dials.
- Dice Rolling — Used to help players make guesses about the numbers.
- Set Collection — Players collect sets of cards with different denominations or parameters.
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Quotes (from this video)
- hey everybody and welcome back to my top 100 board games of all time today I'll be continuing the series with games 90 through 81
- one of the simplest area control games that I've played yet still one of the best
- if you want a a dice driven game with tons to M over really carefully strategize about what you want to do planning to the nth degree um it doesn't really get much better than trist ma Justice
- hopefully you have enoyed enjoyed it if you have please be sure to hit like And subscribe to the channel and check out my other content too
- for everybody else I'll see you next time on chairman of the board bye-bye
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Chairman of the Board Top List at 5:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Favorite deduction game
- Clever deduction
- Flexible accuracy leads to scoring opportunities
- Game flows well
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Deduction game to work out values
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — Players deduce hidden information.
- Dice Rolling — Dice are used to determine information or actions.
- Set Collection — Players collect sets of items or cards for points.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- So, these are games that I played for the first time in 2024 that were not 2024 releases.
- Um I love the simple winning system here where you know, instead of trying to checkmate your opponent, you're simply trying to get two of your pawns behind your enemies' lines.
- It is just a perfect example of a two-player abstract strategy game that with a modern twist in terms of its scoring conditions.
- It's almost like a perfect design in the way that everything is is put together here.
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Chairman of the Board Other at 10:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Highly Positive
Pros
- Favorite deduction game.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
- Think Straight
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — Described as the host's favorite deduction game.
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Chairman of the Board Top List at 10:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fantastic concept
- Flows nicely
- Fun factor is super high
- Criminally underrated
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Logical deduction of number arrangements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — Guessing the arrangement of numbers using a dial system.
- Dice Rolling — Three dice are rolled each round, showing symbols based on tiles.
- Set Collection — Working out the sum of three particular tiles.
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Quotes (from this video)
- So, I believe it or not out of all the board games out there, there aren't actually that many that sit at that hour time frame mark.
- So, it's a bit of a sweet spot that I personally like. I I really do like those games that you can kind of get done in about an hour's time because it kind of feels meaty enough to sink your teeth into, but it's not necessarily got to be the kind of main event um of your gaming night.
- So, if you do want a a catalog of hour-long games, then this could be a good place to start.
- And it's just a very nice, well-put-together game.
- So, kind of kind of like an economic uh tile placement game, Foundations of Metropolis is a great place to start.
- And I love that kind of being so confined and restricted in a game like this.
- So, if you like these card driven mechanically sound games that's a little bit subtle but clever then I would really recommend giving Arigato a try.
- So, fantastic game, but maybe at the lower player counts or if you're more familiar with the game, you can get it into that hour mark.
- And it's just so engaging and it just keeps you on your toes from start to finish.
- So, for me, it takes all the best parts of all the uh the best deduction games.
- So, I'd definitely try that one out. And again, I think so many people could enjoy this one.
- So this is one of the purest, most beautiful area control games uh that you will ever play and that unlike a lot of other area control games it's it's quite subtle and it is card driven through this kind of trick taker adjacent mechanism and I wouldn't let that put you off because you know I I hate trick taking games. This one does have some similarities and but it's fantastic.
- So this is such a cerebral, beautifully balanced clever you know intelligent sophisticated game in my opinion
- And for me, that is just fantastic. And I'm always excited to see what he comes out with next.
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Chairman of the Board Discussion at 3:41 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fascinating dial system and deduction feel
- unique mechanic with evolving information
Cons
- initial confusion as players grok the changing numbers
- learning curve to understand the mechanics
Thematic elements
- code-breaking and guessing
- deduction puzzle centered on deciphering a code using dialed values
- abstract deduction
Comparison games
- St Petersburg
- Ingenious
- Enchanted Plumes
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — numbers shift over time, affecting scoring and information available to players
- Deduction — players deduce the code totals by interpreting dialed numbers and changing values
- hidden/variable scoring — numbers shift over time, affecting scoring and information available to players
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Quotes (from this video)
- this little Tableau building game is where you're building up this little engine of money creating cards as well as Point creating cards
- it is aged very well
- a gimmicky Style game that feels so distinct
- the top row is worth negative points everything after it is worth positive
- fascinating I think it is a wonderful deduction game
- spiritual successor to photosynthesis
- this Japanese game where you are trying to create these routes connect these passengers
- Notre Dame cathedral in the center of the board
- notredam cathedral and the rat threats
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