Hansa

Video L09X4o3IZ74 BoardGameCo Other at 20:18 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Pretty good game
Enjoyed myself
Lots of ways to get points

Cons

Amount of gameplay relative to weight doesn't weigh up
Very point-salady
Too much mental thinking for its lightness

Thematic elements

city
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null

Comparison games

Bruges
Journeys of Odysseys
Castles of Burgundy

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Area Control — null
Set Collection — null

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No key topics recorded for this video.

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Wingspan Pocket. This is charming. I like Wingspan Pocket better than I like Wingspan.
I don't care about the cards. I don't care about the world building. I don't care about the cards. I've said this time and time again.
All In Productions for me is an absolute miss.
This is basically Rococo but not as much fun as Rococo. That's kind of the
It's a good game, not a great game.
And why would I ever play this over Pirates of Maracaibo?
I would never ever ever suggest this over Pirates of Maracaibo.
Rebuilding Seattle, which is great.
This is the best game I'm getting rid of, in my opinion.
I think it's phenomenal. I just think Rebuilding Chicago is slightly better.

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Video uYzAa-Dkejc Getting Games Discussion at 3:08 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

none

Cons

not really my type of game to keep in the collection

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)

January was amazing honestly there were 26 new people who joined into the campaign
I got about 170 000 views over the course of that month

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Video EmDdEPE-7HU Board Game Coffee Discussion at 16:59 sentiment: neutral

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Neutral

Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

none

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

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I'm Mark Maya and this is boarding coffee
we're going to be doing some micro reviews throughout the episode of any games that I've played
so the purpose of this I'm gonna show you my collection I'm gonna help you build yours
we're going to be giving away it's kind of we're going to be doing some micro reviews throughout the episode of any games that I've played granted in this pile I think there's a lot of games I haven't played so we might just switch through those but the micro reviews are there to help you make informed decisions when building up your collection if you don't win
now we're gonna have 24 videos over the next 12 days and we're giving out 55 5-0 we're giving out 50 games over 50 games
The winners will be announced live after these 12 videos are released
the idea since this is the season of giving we give to you and we want you to pay it forward and give to the kids
ah an unexpected party this was an unexpected game to be released because it's about The Hobbit like the dinner they do in the beginning the movie or something
it's dense it's like a I think it's like a work replacement I don't know because we've never played it I opened it I started reading the rules got distracted probably by another project and never got back to it so I have no idea
so the spill is sponsored by smirk and Dagger who who is giving it away
this episode we are giving away Ganesha and deep state for two winners and that's from crowd games
so that's three lucky winners I'm gonna win one two three
you gotta subscribe to board game coffee on YouTube you gotta like this video and tell us and this is this is for Logistics when picking winners make sure we do get a winner that is in the eligible in an eligible country
out of the old games you used to play from back in the day because we had a few oldies here Monopoly risk uh clue Etc are there any of those games that you're still playing today
but even if you weren't which one do you have the most fond memories of
it is possible to win multiple prizes because it's all randomly selected if your name gets pulled out two three times you're gonna win two three gifts
I apologize for the companies who are sponsoring the sponsoring this giveaway
we will be announcing all the winners after all the 12 videos are are released and we will be announcing though that we will be announcing those live
you can enter every video because you can win multiple times
thank you again to our sponsors uh crowd games and smirk and Dagger they made this possible
remember have fun keep gaming be social see you next week

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Video 0Zsl0JiC4fo Getting Games Games Radar Vlog at 37:47 sentiment: neutral

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Neutral

Pros

Designed by Stefan Feld, known for interesting dice mechanics.
Thematic elements of pirate adventure are engaging.

Cons

It's a reimplementation of 'Ramen Pirates', a game most people reportedly dislike.
The host has no experience with the previous version and only heard negative feedback.
Might be bundled with Catwoman in a Kickstarter.

Thematic elements

Pirate adventures, exploration, and combat
The Seas
Telling tales of adventures

Comparison games

Catwoman

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Area Movement — Navigating the Seas and conquering outposts implies movement across a map.
Dice Rolling — Mentioned as a core mechanic.
Set Collection — Players collect resources like cannons and provisions.
Variable player powers — Each player has their own ship.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

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Tiny Epic Game of Thrones it's a 2024 game it says assume the role of a mighty House of the Seven Kingdoms
players utilize an Innovative limited action dice mechanism M to strategically choose cards such as plot whisper event March and sail with the options to follow other players actions
players will yield an immense amount of Power with their respective houses through a versatile hand of multi-use cards that allow players to plot against the influential houses of Westeros orchestrate grandio events and partake in exhilarating battles
Worms span I'm being factious this is like one of the most talked about games over the last few weeks this is a reimplementation of wingspan all about dragons
Build a cavernous Sanctuary for Dragons of all shapes and sizes
your player board starts out small they're caves and at the beginning of the game your cave is Tiny I think there's only room for one Dragon but as you play through the game you can dig out your cave allowing you to put more dragons in there
Wormspan looks cool I like dragons I think they're cool I think the artwork looks neat
I'm intrigued like wingspan is one of the more popular games to come out in the last seven years and here is a follow-up game with a new theme and some new mechanics I want to see how this one goes

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Video 71LtYaUUXdo Getting Games Discussion at 11:01 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

enjoyed with Anastasia
tactical with ship movement

Cons

did not click with two players; feels better with more players

Thematic elements

shipping/market dynamics; bargaining

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

economic/shipping route dynamic — single ship on an architecture around Scandinavia; move and sell; position to hinder opponents

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I don't necessarily love stock market games
this is a very complicated Euro with a whole bunch of honestly very cool stuff going on
it's a racing game up the mountain
I paid a lot of money for this game
it's a gorgeous production
it's easily my favorite race game
looks like it has a compelling idea behind it
I just find those kinds of things really aesthetically pleasing

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Video Yc4XQe-Nm94 UndeadVikingVideos Discussion at 5:51 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

good little game
decent game
good game

Cons

took Tangga so long to burn through all their copies of Hansa
was one of those games that was always like on Tang Trash

Thematic elements

Buy and sell colorful goods
Hanseatic cities

Comparison games

California
China

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Ship location — Your ship location is key.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

What a load off my mind. Holy cow.
So tasty.
Don't hit me with a good time.
Get a ticket for the flea market.
You got a golden ticket.
That's the one hour I ask.
You know what? It might be have to be Friday night then because Friday the only thing I've got going
I know, but who do I kick out?
It is a good movie. It is a good movie.
My favorite John Cusack movie is um Eight Men Out.
Say anything. Hold hold hold the hold the the Ben's iconic man.
Are you going to be able to play Station Fall next week?
That'll be fine for me.
I got to go.
You could do a 900 p.m. Saturday night.
I have to be on this crazy secure line. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Whatever.
Not looking forward to it. But maybe I don't know get cancelceled, but it might. But I'm just I'm just I'm leaving it open in case they do need me.
The thing is Wednesday night is usually there's no momentum to play anything big, you know, because you're kind of like, you know, I mean, the momentum is not there yet.
If you don't get knocked out, it's an evening. It takes a long time.
My head
Oh, my god.
That's a seven out of 10.
You need to get some sunglasses for that one. That's a CSI Miami joke.
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Vampire Survivors live on Kickstarter right now. $361,000.
Back Vampire Survivors the board game.
It's great. It's my game of the year.
Hero Forge, if you're watching, I'd love to make another video for you. Send me some more credits.
That [__] is addictive. Oh my god.
Gnome Hollow is a delightful game. Whether you're an avid board game player or new to board games, this game is very suitable for both. The gameplay is smooth. You have many action to choose from, but but it still remains clear. We really like the theme. Gnomes always do well. The ring markers are magnetic, which is super handy. That makes them easy to keep on your player board.
Hughes and Q's is quite good.
I felt like it's one of those games unfortunately after I play it once I was just like well and I never need to play this again.
A+ for style points. Super cute theme and artwork. I give this a low rating based on the fact that I myself just can't really play it. The spatial aspect of the rings with all their twists makes it hard for me to plan my turns and you can't get around the spatial aspect and to aim for a win through other methods.
People love to be harsh.
Tile laying that's been done before. The tile laying is really dull. Even though there are seven tiles to choose from, there are ever only one or two viable choices because you want to close the path as soon as possible. There is nothing new to see here. Move along.
I love people and I hate them at the same time.
Well, that's harsh.
We're in the happiest timeline right now.
There's no like RPG stuff there really.
I think that Morborg is just a garbage thing. It's just like it's it's it is it is it was a flash in the pan.
Yeah. And it's just like we got we're going to just have all these Borg things and I just like what are we doing?
I just need this remote control and this chair and that's all I need.
The Color from Outer Space. It showed up.
Well, what you need to go see or stream is um Renfield with Nick Cage.
That's just over the top ridiculous. It's It's amazing.

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Video 3icCCDwFcjk The Dice Tower Review at 0:34 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

none

Cons

Did not like it
Typical trading game

Thematic elements

Trade routes
Mediterranean trading
Economic

Comparison games

Hansa Teutonica

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Trading — Typical Mediterranean trading game

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

This is a series where I take a look at reviews I did last year, 5 years ago, 10 years ago, and 20 years ago
I know it's hard to believe people were arguing about board games
Seven Wonders Duel came out and changed gaming - now we have dual games everywhere
This game's thematic because it feels like the Joker's making you play this at gunpoint
No Thanks keeps getting better for me the more I play it
Undaunted - such a fantastic game and series - I love it

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Video 6deTOEbPiS4 Getting Games Rules Teach at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging layer of strategy with color matching and adjacency
Multiple scoring tracks on the mandala and a distinct endgame scoring rhythm
The spice variant adds variety and replayability
Clear teaching flow suitable for three players and up

Cons

Rule complexity can be a barrier for new players
Endgame scoring requires careful planning and can be tight
Setup overhead increases with the spice variant

Thematic elements

gems, destiny slots, treasury management, and ritual scoring around a mandala; optional spice module adds modular flavor
mythical Indian temple ritual surrounding Ganesh's altar with gems and a central mandala scoring structure
educational tutorial with step-by-step live playthrough and explanations

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Advanced spice variant — Eight spice tokens placed on the altar grant special effects when removing gems, adding strategic depth.
Color matching and adjacency rules — Taking multiple gems depends on color matches in destiny spots and proximity to previously taken gems.
Destiny slots and adjacency — Gems placed in destiny slots influence future gem-taking options and can require adjacent selection rules.
End-of-round reset and bag refill — Rounds reset gem placement by refilling the altar and shuffling/distributing gems based on player count.
Gems and Ganesh's altar — Players take gems from Ganesh's altar and decide whether to place them in destiny slots or treasury.
Mandala scoring — Gems are placed on mandala positions to score victory points, with mid-game placements often higher value than endgame.
Treasury vs. destiny — Gems in treasury contribute to mandala scoring, while destiny gems increase flexibility for future takes.

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Quotes (from this video)

the main goal for all of us is to get as many victory points as we can before the game is over
the end of the tutorial i would like to discuss the advanced spice variant that can be integrated in with the game
and at the end of the game you don't have to sacrifice gems so they're just going to hold off for the moment

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Video AEdHKLLR1-o Chairman of the Board Discussion at 13:18 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

reworking of Rum and Pirat offers a fresh take
seaborne engine complexity

Cons

new Seaboard-sea board may be unfamiliar to some

Thematic elements

broad piracy/commerce
seafaring/treasure collection and engine-building
engine-first with thematic flavor

Comparison games

Rum and Pirat

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

engine-building — build an engine around resource collection and actions
set/sequence collection — collect items and chain actions for advantage

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

newest release from fil that isn't a reprint
it's a racing style game
spoiler I did really like this one
this one intrigued me
the art style in this game is absolutely gorgeous
Sandbox prison brawler for up to eight players
complete reworking of Rum and Pirat
wind tiles will direct your ships

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Video dD3_tYI0NW0 Adam in Wales - Board Game Design Top List at 0:00 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Positive and strategic

Pros

Tiny deck makes it micro game
Beautiful artwork
Relatively simple rules
Strategic declaration system
More serious than simple trick-taking

Cons

Limited by small deck size

Thematic elements

Contract-based trick-taking

Comparison games

Pik Coco (designer's own game)

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Contract Trick-Taking
Declaration System
Find All Declaration
Great Find Declaration
Minor Find Declaration
No Find Declaration
One or Two Trump Suits
Point collection
Point Pot System
Set Collection
Tiny Deck (28 cards)
Trick-Taking

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

The Back Side is not destined to be a classic okay it's a fairly random sort of affair
This is what happens when you mash a trick-taking game with uno
You have to embrace the chaos and just enjoy those fun moments
Trick and Trouble is a really interesting little puzzle it's really fun for a few plays
Those declarations make it feel a little bit more serious a little bit more thinky a bit more strategic
Fox in the forest is is really really good
Crime Hotel is a really cute production I mean it shouldn't work but it works it's really fun
There's nothing else that looks quite like this it feels like something that hasn't come out of western board games
The game is really really good it's a really good take on trick-taking
So much variety in that box I love that as a system
Trickster is not just about chaos and special powers it's got a sophisticated system at the center of it
This is an example of using trick-taking to drive a bigger system
I love this one this is an instant classic
A simple change that just makes everything different
The strategies are different the timing the tension

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Ganesha - Tutorial & Full Playthrough

Hansa

Look Back - 9/24/25

Ganesha - Tutorial & Full Playthrough

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