Game Info
Year
2021
Players
1-2
Age
8+
Playtime
37 min
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Description
Standalone 2-player dice worker placement game where tea merchants compete to grow produce and ship tea by securing clipper contracts and improving plantations
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kovray Review at 3:54 sentiment: positive
video_pk 89526 · mention_pk 237963
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- distinct, engaging two-player set-up
- elegant integration of dice into action economy
- beautiful art and production quality
Cons
- prototype phase noted; final production clarity may vary
- some players may prefer lighter/different pacing
Thematic elements
- dice manipulation and tea leaf labor
- two-player tea production and service on a shared journey
- panel-based action selection with set-collection flavor
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice manipulation — Dice values determine actions and can be upgraded or shifted over time.
- Dice Placement — Players place and manage dice to take actions on their boards.
- panel-based actions — A shared action panel drives your board progression and scoring opportunities.
- Set Collection — Collect leaves and meet ship orders to gain points and bonuses.
- Set collection / order fulfillment — Collect leaves and meet ship orders to gain points and bonuses.
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Quotes (from this video)
- This is a very interesting game I really appreciated the way that the card pairing works I think it's really cool
- Production in this game is super cool there's some surprises in the box
- it's unlike any board game I've played
- the more you put into this game the more you get out of it
- the battle system is so much fun and very smooth
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kovray Top 10 List at 40:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 89512 · mention_pk 237907
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- smooth pick-up-and-deliver with dice
- compact and quick to play
- great honorable mention candidate
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)
- the art knit is absolutely phenomenal
- it's a very exciting game
- the edge of the seat factor really elevates this game
- it's a tug and pull in an internal tug and pull
- production, the theme, the art, the rules are easy to teach
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Video JvtovsOousI
kovray Review
video_pk 68897 · mention_pk 165191
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
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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)
- strictly two-player games this one has blown me out of the water
- it's slowly becoming possibly one of my favorite two-player games
- they've done a phenomenal job with this game and i would definitely recommend checking it out
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kovray Review at 0:19 sentiment: positive
video_pk 68897 · mention_pk 241763
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Creates satisfying chain reactions.
- Clever player interaction through limited spaces.
- Games are consistently close, with winners decided at the end.
- Encourages strategic planning and thoughtful dice placement.
- Each turn feels meaningful and impactful.
- Allows for strategic guessing of opponent's intentions.
- High replayability due to advanced modes and variability.
- Offers asymmetric gameplay with character cards.
- Advanced side of player boards is intriguing and mentally stimulating.
- Adaptable strategies are rewarded.
- Theme is immersive and makes players think about tea.
- Can be a cozy game for relaxation.
- Provides a gateway into complex mechanics.
- Includes an enjoyable solo mode.
Cons
- Not all components may be final in the prototype.
- Some players might find the advanced side 'heavy' or mentally taxing.
Thematic elements
- Producing and fulfilling orders for tea to spread love and passion for tea.
Comparison games
- Watergate
- Seven Wonders Duel
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- bidding — Essentially you'll do is you'll bid for them and collect them at the end.
- Dice Placement — You roll dice and place them onto this player board that has many different actions.
- Set Collection — There's some set collection involved here as well so as you go through this game and collect different tea leaves.
- Variable player powers — Your character cards can be used for scoring or for actions that can be taken once per round and you can decide to do the right in the beginning to kind of create some slight asymmetric sense in each round.
- Worker Placement — There's a little bit of worker placement with dice.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- strictly two-player games this one has blown me out of the water
- it's slowly becoming possibly one of my favorite two-player games
- they've done a phenomenal job with this game and i would definitely recommend checking it out
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Video M-4gYosKwYA
Ryan and Bethany board game reviews Review at 0:08 sentiment: positive
video_pk 65834 · mention_pk 159782
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Nice dice trays and great artwork; enhances the tactile experience
- Two-player experience offers a brand-new system while retaining the tea theme
- Compact footprint and table presence; space-efficient
- High variability with many actionable options each turn; little feeling of wasted dice
- Strong historical references and real-world boats; educational flavor
- Solo mode available
Cons
- No dice-mitigation options; luck plays a role, though mitigated by options
- Some actions require across-the-table reach which can be fiddly
Thematic elements
- Tea commerce and strategic shipping of tea
- Global tea trade and production; two-player setup with tea shipments
- Educational with historical references; theme-driven
Comparison games
- Chai
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action grid with slots — Place dice on board sections to pick tea leaves, draw cards, or move tea.
- Auction / Bidding — Acquire ships via sequential dice chains; outbid by longer chain or higher numbers; end-of-round resolution.
- Boat/sequencing auction — Acquire ships via sequential dice chains; outbid by longer chain or higher numbers; end-of-round resolution.
- Card Drafting — Draft top cards; cards have strong effects; some refresh when flipped.
- Card drafting from deck top — Draft top cards; cards have strong effects; some refresh when flipped.
- Card manipulation — Swap or move cards to meet objectives; some cards change when used.
- Deck Manipulation — Swap or move cards to meet objectives; some cards change when used.
- Dice Placement — Roll dice to act as workers and perform actions.
- dice worker placement — Roll dice to act as workers and perform actions.
- End Game Bonuses — End of round determines boat fulfillment; end game when a set number of ships are fulfilled; score from ships and cards.
- End-of-round and end-of-game resolution — End of round determines boat fulfillment; end game when a set number of ships are fulfilled; score from ships and cards.
- First-player marker and turn order dynamics — First player moves the marker and affects action order.
- Set collection and Blooming Tea scoring — Collect blooming teas that scale in points; strategic card selection increases value.
- Tea advancement and scoring — Advance tea pieces up the board; points from shipping or cards, including blooming teas.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- there's a solo mode too
- the footprint of this game it's pretty small i like the box and i like how much space it takes up on the table
- we had a great time playing this game
- it's a whole new experience in this box
- i never felt like i couldn't do what i wanted to do
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OFPG Voices Discussion at 19:36 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11731 · mention_pk 34401
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong two-player experience
- High-quality components and thematic polish
- Calm, relaxing pace suitable for a date night
Cons
- Not formally released at the moment; Kickstarter status mentioned
Thematic elements
- Two-player cooperative/competitive merchant discussion around tea contracts
- Tea trade and plantation context
- Calm, managerial with light drafting and bidding
Comparison games
- Roll for It!
- Enchanted Plumes
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Auction / Bidding — Bid on contracts and deliveries to optimize scores
- bidding / negotiation — Bid on contracts and deliveries to optimize scores
- Card Drafting — Draft cards to secure contracts and ship tean products
- Resource Management — Manage plantation resources and tea production
- Set Collection — Collect cards to fulfill orders
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- wear your best mask it up bring your mask we want to be healthy we want you to be healthy
- Phase 10 is sold in 30 plus countries
- Roll for It it's easy to teach, it's a card game
- Enchanted Plumes give it a try
- we are going to be massed up yes we going to be masked the entire time
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