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Year
2020
Players
2-4
Age
14+
Playtime
30 min
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Description
In the quick-playing, card-drafting game Truffle Shuffle, players take turns selecting truffles from a shared box of overlapping cards in order to make their own arrangements of chocolates to sell. Players can complete a variety of sets, using special modifiers and action cards. With so many different chocolate truffles to unwrap and different ways to combine them, every game of Truffle Shuffle is unique!
—description from the publisher
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All You Can Board Top 5 List at 24:08 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- eye-catching table presence
- compact under-30 option with strong art and components
- fast play and accessible for groups
Cons
- potentially lighter for players seeking deeper strategy
Thematic elements
- poker-style hand management with edible visual appeal
- truffles and chocolates theme
Comparison games
- Seven Wonders
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- pyramid layout — cards laid out in a pyramid similar to Seven Wonders; draw from the pyramid
- set selling and hand-based scoring — on a turn you can play a set of truffles to earn money; better poker-style hands score higher
- variable table presents — chocolate coins used as currency; visually appealing components
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's probably my biggest surprise so far of 2021
- it's a two player card battler we're big fans of card battling games
- under 30 dollars and it plays quickly
- it's a beautiful looking game on the table
- the most laughs we've ever had is when the cards flip over
- it's basically an excuse to laugh
- this is one of the meanest games that we own
- a game of pretty gardens and petty grudges
- it's a roll and write version of Biblios but it retains a lot of what makes Biblios such a great game
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All You Can Board Discussion at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- beautiful components; nice artwork; solid design
Cons
- stiff competition in the space; not always getting to the table
Thematic elements
- set-collection/drafting with truffles
- poker-style truffle drafting in a market
- light puzzle with set-collection scoring
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- drafting from a pyramid/tableau — players take cards from a layout while trying to optimize their hands and colors.
- Set Collection — players draft truffles to fulfill orders and form poker-like hands.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "The theme of this one is kind of I guess like not learning to let go and also it kind of deals with the feeling of obligation."
- "The theme is awesome. The artwork is great. The components are great."
- "This is a solid game. It's just not something that I feel the need to own anymore."
- "It's a tough decision. Do I want to fold or surrender with a certain number of cards left? It's such an interesting decision."
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Discussion at 15:48 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great little card game
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Point Salad
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card game — Mentioned as a type of game.
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Quotes (from this video)
- we want to give you guys some opportunities to win some really cool games and stuff
- it's been really cool i think you know for those of you who don't know dylan and i are cousins
- it's a slow build like and then you sometimes put in a lot of work to videos and and can sometimes see like you know it's we still appreciate when we get a few people commenting on it or you know get like 50 views on a video
- seeing that happen and seeing all the the likes and and especially people commenting saying that like you know um i just got this game and my daughter and me played it on christmas and we used your how to play video like those things just are the fuel for for me
- it's something you learn from it is learning the ability to kind of pivot your strategy and go elsewhere
- we decided to ultimately do the more simple logo to start because we didn't want it to look too complicated
- it's literally just a refresh uh of our creative and just give it a more and you look and incorporate some of the new stuff
- we'll definitely have like a most anticipated games of 2021 video coming out soon
- one will each pick a game either by like the same designer a similar type of game like we've thought about maybe like agricola versus a feast for odin and we would each sort of argue our case for why we think one game is better than the other
- why this game is the best solo experience or something or why um like i did with the tuscany burgundy video like why burgundy is still better than tuscany but you should still you know consider getting tuscany if you own burgundy like specific topics like that
- i just love that game but uh you might see content like that where it's not necessarily about a new game it's not necessarily about anything specific it's just here's something that interests me and you know i put it out there and let's have a conversation about see what other people think
- we also want to help also like elevate other people's voices whether it's other content creators who are new and are starting out or marginalized people who might not have the same opportunities as we do
- we have some plans by the end of the year to do some kind of like fundraising type things
- we just want to focus on while yes we have our personal goals we also want to help give back to the community and be a part of making the the hobby as a whole just better for everyone and not just for us
- whether it's telling a friend a video every once in a while whatever you do like we sincerely appreciate everything and we promise to give back in the best way we can going forward
- to just say thanks it's basically all it's about
- you're entered for every single one of these games you can limit of winning one you can't win all three
- truffle shuffle is flat out games who's uh we actually actually have some connection to winnipeg
- tiny towns is a very popular game
- my city by reiner kenicia which dillon just named as his number one game of 2020
- this is a polyamino style legacy game
- every person who wins a game is also going to get an aycb hat
- we've had so many nice comments about some of our merch so we decided to throw in a hat
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Meeple University Review at 0:29 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cute chocolate-themed scoring tokens
- Family-friendly quick filler
- Supports 2-4 players with a strong two-player dynamic
- Introduces depth via 'rule breaker' cards that reduce defensiveness
Cons
- Some aspects can feel deterministic with certain card interactions
- Multi-player balance may be weaker due to reduced defense; two-player is often better
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Seven Wonders Duel
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- End-of-round hand limit — At end of round players may only keep two sets; others must be surrendered for points.
- face-down / face-up cards — Some cards are face-down and some face-up, allowing planning and deduction.
- player count — Game supports 2-4 players; two-player mode allows more control and defense.
- poker-style sets — Cards form color-based sets and straights; players compete to build the best hand.
- Set Collection — Players collect cards to form sets; at end of round you may surrender a set for points, with no maximum hand size.
- skip / draw-next-turn — Skip card causes you to skip taking cards; the next turn you draw three cards.
- surrender mechanic — First player to surrender a set receives two points; you may surrender only one set per round.
- wild/color-change / duplication cards — Wild color cards, duplication mechanics, and color-changing cards affect strategy.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- and these points are basically chocolate
- kind of like a quick filler games
- to block opponents and so on
- defensiveness out of the game a little
- the first player in this round that
- surrender a set
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All You Can Board Review at 21:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- beautiful artwork by Dylan Mangini
- accessible family-friendly drafting with surprising depth
- pyramid tableau is visually appealing and approachable
Cons
- some players may prefer more variety than this game offers
- some players may find the pacing a bit slower due to round structure
Thematic elements
- collecting sets of truffles of different colors and values
- poker-hand themed truffle collection
Comparison games
- Point Salad
- 7 Wonders Duel
- Stellar (for context)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- optional fulfill-an-order action — fulfill orders to gain money; some cards modify draws or turns
- pyramid/card tableau drafting — select cards from a pyramid-like layout with some cards face up and some face down
- round-based carryover — end of each round you can carry over cards to future rounds depending on player count
- set collection and multi-round scoring — collect truffles to form poker-like hands and earn money
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- these are not definitive like be all end-all rankings obviously these are our opinions
- it's just our opinions and it might help you make a decision on them
- we might even make full reviews on them we'd love to hear which games you want us to review
- these six games… anytime we feel like we have enough games to cover
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Paula Deming Top List at 3:32 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Beautiful and appetizing components
- Looks good enough to eat
Cons
- Cannot actually eat the components - they are cardboard
Thematic elements
- Chocolate/Food
- Thematic
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Set Collection — Fulfilling chocolate orders through set collection
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a definitive list based on inarguable data - Board Game Geek lists 5000 games as having been released in 2020
- I haven't actually played forgotten waters but I did look at a lot of Instagram photos of it - 10 out of 10
- I just moved one piece on the board and I just knew it - about learning Barbary Wars history through The Shores of Tripoli
- Meeples but they're bees, so they call them peeples
- I really like this game called Tell Stones, you've probably never heard of it
- Board games are made out of cardboard, it's actually hard for your digestive system to handle cardboard
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Our Family Plays Games Discussion at 10:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- ties into Molly Johnson's portfolio
- light thematic flavor and approachable rules
Cons
- not central to the episode; referenced as a recent acquisition
Thematic elements
- food production and distribution
- chocolate/sweets themed
- light, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Drafting — choice-driven selection of cards/tiles to optimize scoring
- Set Collection — players collect specific resources to achieve scoring goals
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we celebrate women's history month by looking at some of the women in board game design
- gatekeeping and systemic racism in board gaming that we all need to overcome
- we need less games that are about cis white maleness we need more feminism we need more racial diversity
- acceptance and being a good human is saying that you're adequate and you're welcomed
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Actualol Discussion at 7:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- simple rules and easy to teach
- engaging set-collection decision-making with a push-your-luck element
- great for teaching planning and probability with a casual vibe
Cons
- the luck element can feel dominant when cards are face-down
- clear scoring requires attention to multiple rows
Thematic elements
- Trading and collecting cards for points
- Card-display-based market of sets and trades
- Casual, set-building with strategic grabs
Comparison games
- Yahtzee
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Drafting — On your turn you take a card from a display and can unlock subsequent cards
- drafting from a display — On your turn you take a card from a display and can unlock subsequent cards
- face-up/face-down card access — First row is face-up; later rows are face-down, adding planning and risk
- Hand Management — Decisions about which cards to keep, discard, and trade for points
- Set Collection — Players collect sets of cards to trade in for points
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a game about knowing when to pick your battles
- there's a real balance you need to strike between knowing when to attack a merchant ship because you think you've got the cards to win it and when to just spend your turn drawing up more cards
- it's a simple dice game that's reminiscent of older games
- easy to teach to your parents or grandparents
- truffle shuffle is such a simple engaging game
- Duck has the feel of classic card games like Rummy because you're picking up cards and trying to create sets
- it's actually better to duck out but it's a bigger risk because you don't know what cards other players have
- everything on one card has the appeal of bingo where you're all playing at the same time
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Actualol Top List at 16:33 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- light, quick to teach; satisfying for casual game nights
- clear, satisfying pacing with meaningful decisions
- the display layout lets players anticipate future options and outmaneuver opponents
Cons
- may lack depth for heavy gamers seeking high-stakes Euro-style tension
- some players may want more interaction depth beyond drafting
Thematic elements
- set-collection, hand management, competitive drafting
- card set collection tied to dessert-themed items; casino-ish cookie shop vibe
- lighthearted family-friendly game with strategic underpinnings
Comparison games
- Patchwork
- Space Base
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- color/face-down bidding and visibility — cards in the display mix face-up and face-down elements; players infer what others are collecting.
- multi-turn pick-and-choose tempo — on each turn you pick a card, which frees up others and creates dynamic choice pressure.
- Set Collection — draft and lay down cards to form sets for scoring points.
- set collection and set-building — draft and lay down cards to form sets for scoring points.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- there's no magic piece of evidence you need to find to solve the case
- it's a race to finish an enclosure first
- you read the opening story and then it's up to you to decide which leads to follow
- the game is begging you to take risks because if you ever get 21 on a mission you not only win the mission but you lose a notoriety token
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Our Family Plays Games Discussion at 12:55 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- cute, colorful art
- easy to learn
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- colorful candy-tastic theme
- candy-themed kitchen or confectionery vibe
- lighthearted, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection / card drafting — collect candy-themed cards for points
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- We love you and we will always love you.
- these are games your family will enjoy.
- I love Unmatched.
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