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Year
2020
Players
2-6
Age
6+
Playtime
15 min
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Description
The fun mint-tin sized dexterity game that gamers and non-gamers will love!
Tinderblox sets players in a campfire setting, where each player will attempt to grow the fire. But watch out! Place the blocks badly and you risk burning down the camp!
Each turn, players draw a card from the campfire deck which instructs them to place a log, an ember, or any combination of them in various orientations on top of the campfire. Players use tweezers to "play with fire" and if you drop anything, you're considered a fire hazard and you're removed from the game. The player who is the most careful with fire wins!
Differences between Tinderblox Day, Night and Sunset:
Tinderblox Day is the original game.
Tinderblox Night is a limited edition version which includes more challenging cards.
Tinderblox Sunset includes the Marshmallow mini-expansion (otherwise sold separately) and is made from FSC-compliant materials.
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Drive Thru Games Review at 1:00:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Fun and quick
- Portable and easy to play anywhere
- Recommended
Cons
- Turn order can create an issue where later players have a harder time.
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Rhino Hero
- Jenga
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity — grabs blocks with tweezers to add to the construction.
- Elimination — if you knock anything else on the construction, you're out, like Jenga.
- Stacking — players have to set up a little configuration of blocks and then add to the main pile. If you knock anything else on the construction, you're out.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's just a silly fun little game
- really really fun definitely recommend it
- it's fun all the way around pretty much until the very end
- the production is lavish and great and lots of fun
- just that last end game thing which I don't think will happen every time but I think it will happen frequently
- it just sours me a little bit I wish there was kind of a different way
- I would definitely recommend folks take a look at it pick it up
- it's a lot of fun just the end game can be a little bit dissatisfying
- Dune Imperium was my favorite game of 2021
- I feel like the rise of IX is a is a required expansion to me
- This one I could kind of take or leave and I think especially for a first play I would never add in the Immortality expansion
- it's almost like the card pool is almost too watered down now at this point
- the expansion is funky it just adds some funky stuff and I don't know if it improves or worsenses the gameplay I really can't tell you
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kovray Convention Recap at 3:57 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a tradition and Jeff from borging Geek puts these on and he's fantastic
- The Vibes were just good it was it was a good time
- we were on the same wavelength
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Neon Gorilla Review at 2:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to learn and quick to play
- great for families and kids
- compact for travel
- very affordable (budget price)
Cons
- light weight; may lack depth for some players
- potentially frustrating if blocks topple frequently
Thematic elements
- outdoor dexterity challenge with family focus
- campsite / camping environment
- casual camping vlog narration
Comparison games
- Jenga
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven constraints — draw cards that specify a construction requirement before placing pieces
- dexterity — stack and place small blocks and logs to satisfy card build requirements
- hand limitation twist — some cards require using a non-dominant hand, increasing difficulty
- risk of failure — the first player to cause the structure to topple loses the round
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a dexterity based two-player game
- the first person to knock it down loses
- it's got like 12 bucks on Amazon
- I win every time
- Trailblazers this is the travel deluxe edition
- Parks is totally different than the other two that we've went through
- Parks is such an awesome game
- you score points based upon the number of symbols on a loop
- it's a sleeper
- the vast majority of points you're going to get are through those parks cards
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Foster the Meeple Top List at 2:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- So fun
- Pure fun
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity — Categorized as a dexterity game.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- these are the top 10 new to us games of 2024
- I freaking loved this game
- it's so weird so weird and so fun
- this game is so tense and stressful
- it's very enjoyable
- it is just a logic deduction puzzle that's all it is but it is really really fun
- I adore it every time we play it it's so good so good
- I really enjoy this game
- it's so fun it is again the most beautifully produced game I've ever seen
- it is the most fun I think aboard game can possibly be
- I love I think this game is just the best I I love it so much
- everything as Jamie puts just flows properly and makes sense
- it is incredible
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Foster the Meeple Discussion at 20:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Hilarious to watch
- Complete silly fun
- Challenging due to slippery tweezers
Cons
- Requires a steady hand
Thematic elements
- Building a fire
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity — This is a little dexterity game where you have very slippery tweezers and you are trying to build a fire without knocking it down by placing out different cubes and stuff on top of each other to build out this fire.
- Stacking — You have to build whatever the diagram says. You have to build that first, then you have to pick it up as a whole and put it on top of the thing without knocking it over.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- Survival of the fittest, baby. It is what it is.
- you need to win. you need to defeat everybody else and it is not a nice game
- Root is a very mean game because it does have kingmaking which is very mean and also very competitive
- It's so freaking cute.
- because what's more whimsical than a cafe where cappy bars are serving you?
- I think Get Bit is not loved enough.
- Phenomenal game. Phenomenal solo trick taking. Amazing.
- It is meant to be a mindful activity for solo players.
- you can play it so many times in a row, you will never get sick of it.
- It's a great game for me time.
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Tim Chuon Discussion at 2:31
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Pros
- comes in a little convenient package
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Oink games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I am looking for some new games to take camping.
- I would love to take some kind of outdoorsy game out there and it'd be fun to just take pictures of it and I don't know talk about it or even just ultimately play it with my family over there.
- I'm looking for any kind of recommendations that you would all have for the perfect games to take on like an outdoors/foresty area.
- I was complaining about how bad the insert is and this even though it was karma for me talking talking bad about it. You know, it just goes to show like it's just such a pain to put away because as much as I love this game, it's so hard to table sometimes because everything is so disorganized.
- I'm honestly just asking to see if any of you have some really cool recommendations or if there are any games that you would like to see me take pictures of in the wild, like creative pictures for fun, um, of any kind of game.
- comment wilderness because that's where I'm going to be in a few days out in the wilderness, taking some pictures back to how it all started cuz I did actually take I mean, I wasn't in the wilderness at the time, but I did take pictures of Avidel in a local park.
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Tim Chuon Discussion at 10:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- great for kids and tactile play
- simple and engaging
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- family-friendly stacking and balance
- tactile/dexterity stacking game
- light, tactile party game
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity stacking (Jenga-style) — stack blocks; misstack or topple to lose
- Stacking and Balancing — stack blocks; misstack or topple to lose
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Quotes (from this video)
- what if we just enjoy what we have?
- we bash on a game, people get upset.
- there's a ton of crowdfunding stuff coming this month
- Genesis adds in so many interesting dynamics to the game
- shrines are added to the sides of the board
- it's super easy to introduce to groups
- this game is a ton of fan service
- you are playing as two fighters, hence tag team
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kovray Event Coverage at 24:41 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- We love them.
- I feel like they're so much fun.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Which was Jinxo, which we brought brought to UK GE to play with people.
- It is one of the spiel de Jarus uh um nominees and we had not played it before.
- It is so much fun.
- We played it with three separate groups every time. We had plenty of laughs.
- This has hit one of our top party games.
- Jump Masters. This is a prototype copy, I believe, of a new game from Chip Theory Games. I actually don't know much about it, but I'm excited to try it out because Chip Theory produces some really high quality stuff.
- So, by limiting the amount of space you have in a suitcase, you can limit the num the amount of money and games you bring home.
- No, you have to. It has to be have six sides, but that's the only rule.
- I didn't follow that rule when making my die.
- Tyler made a ridiculous die because it's more fun that way. Don't try to make a regular dye.
- Paddington, UKG was pretty amazing and honestly just the people along the way.
- Not to not to be dramatic, but I think I would die for Paddington.
- We saw the musical, not just the bear. We saw Paddington the musical, which was 10 out of 10.
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Discussion at 5:53 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we're not making any kind of commitments to anything at this point
- I think I just need a nice long break away from KH so that I can reinvigorate my interest and love for going to them
- it's just a lot of money even just flights for us in general flights are expensive
- it's just a lot of people and quite honestly like they're expensive and we go to a lot of them
- it's not a level up problem it's just a me thing and I'm very much feeling right now
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Review at 0:33 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun dexterity challenge
- Portable for camping
- Interesting tactile component with tweezers
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- building a fire
- camping
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — The cards will indicate how to stack the pieces.
- dexterity — It's a dexterity stacking game where most of the heat comes from testing players' balancing abilities.
- Stacking — Players will be flipping different cards that indicate how to stack the pieces.
- Tweezers — You'll need to use a pair of tweezers to lift the entire structure and place it on the fire.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a game about building a fire.
- Tinder Blocks is a dexterity stacking game where most of the heat comes from testing players' balancing abilities.
- It's all about fitting the different pieces into a precarious structure.
- It's a game I can picture taking with me camping.
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Unknown Channel Discussion at 1:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very small footprint for portability
- Supports up to six players
- Easy to learn and play
Cons
- Not thematic
Thematic elements
- campfire construction through dexterity-based actions
- camping trip / campsite environment
- abstract
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity — players use tweezers to build up a campfire by placing small components
- set collection / spatial placement — building up a structure on a shared board or setup using tiny pieces
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I think I just got lost in the shuffle of as soon as like the wind hit and we were cooking dinner
- This is by Ryan Courtney, illustrated by Seth Lucas
- It's not going to be standard. It is for sure the deluxe edition because it's impossible to play anything else
- There are a ton of different wooden meeples
- The artwork in these cards though, so fun
- I can't wait to collect as many wolves as I can because that is the only goal of the game apparently
- The deluxe edition because it's impossible to play anything else
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Board Games for One Discussion at 14:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun dexterity challenge
- Solid solo option by building the fire yourself
Cons
- Can be fiddly for some players
Thematic elements
- Dexterity and campfire building
- Cozy campfire atmosphere
- Light-hearted, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-driven pattern goals — Build the required pattern as shown on cards
- cooperative variant — Optional cooperative mode to finish entire stack together
- Dexterity with tweezers — Place logs and fire according to drawn patterns
- Dominant/non-dominant hand play — Some cards require non-dominant hand
- Hand Management — Some cards require non-dominant hand
- Pattern Building — Build the required pattern as shown on cards
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- seven must have cozy games for 2025 and every year after
- this is a simple dexterity game
- the most thematic of the games in this video
- I absolutely love their Achievement System
- solo game plays like two-player game where you do have an AI opponent
- you can learn it in about 10 minutes
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