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Quicksand

Game ID: GID0452210
Game Info
Year
2024
Players
1-7
Age
8+
Playtime
15 min
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Description

Real-time cooperative game where players work together to deactivate a dangerous contraption of gears and sand timers

Description

Real-time cooperative game where players work together to deactivate a dangerous contraption of gears and sand timers

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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Cooperative gameplay that scales to a large group (up to seven players)
  • Accessible in real-time without being overly punishing
  • High replayability due to many levels and timer variations
  • Flexible play styles (silent mode, outward play, etc.)
  • Vibe and energy suitable for party-style gaming and social interaction
Cons
  • Real-time pressure can be stressful for some players
  • Team performance can suffer if players lack helpful cards or miscoordinate
  • Requires group buy-in to enjoy the cooperative tension; may not suit all groups
Thematic elements
  • Cooperation under time pressure to avoid rising sand and reach the goal.
  • Players move sand timers along a semicircular track toward a diffuse marker, attempting to reach the end while managing timing and danger zones.
  • Real-time, puzzle-like teamwork with escalating pace and dynamic timer manipulation.
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • campaign-like progression — Players can progress through multiple levels (up to 21) to gradually increase difficulty and variance.
  • Card-driven timer manipulation — Players play color/shape/wild cards to flip timers to the next tile, or affect timers with wild cards.
  • Pattern matching on timers — Activations target timers that match the played card’s color/shape.
  • real-time — Players act and resolve actions in real time, coordinating with teammates without turn order.
  • Real-time gameplay — Players act and resolve actions in real time, coordinating with teammates without turn order.
  • Variable level rules — Different levels introduce changes such as silent play, discard tokens, or outward card play and other twists.
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