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Year
2023
Players
1-4
Age
14+
Playtime
90 min
Complexity
2.8/5
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Description
Thematic cooperative game where adventurers try to bring peace between animalfolk nations using multi-use resource cards to thwart armies
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The Dungeon Dive Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong thematic integration with a peaceful, peace-brokering focus in a war-themed setting.
- Six scenarios provide solid replay value and a framework to progressively learn the system.
- Pre-printed maps and a scenario book simplify setup relative to Dawn of the Peacemakers.
- Compelling world and aesthetics; creature factions and vivid animal-themed components.
- Solid potential for solo and two-player play, offering a puzzle-like cooperative experience.
Cons
- Turn economy may feel cramped or less fluid with three or four players.
- Learning curve can be steep; some players may hesitate due to complexity and setup decisions (e.g., horror cards).
- Balance and mechanics are still in prototype form; final components and rules could shift.
- Reliance on Dawn of the Peacemakers background may pose expectations or confusion for newcomers.
Thematic elements
- Peace-building and diplomacy in a conflict-driven setting; morale-based victory
- World of Lands of Gaussier, a continent with warring animal folk nations
- Scenario-driven cooperative campaign with evolving challenges
Comparison games
- Dawn of the Peacemakers
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Actions: survey, movement, fortification, delegate — Turn-based actions include reconnaissance (survey), moving units, fortifying hexes, and passing cards via delegation to teammates.
- Cooperative Game — Players work together to prevent war and drive both factions into the green morale zone, effectively broker peace.
- Cooperative, player-count scalable — Players work together to prevent war and drive both factions into the green morale zone, effectively broker peace.
- Deck of resource cards (multi-use) — Resource cards are drawn by each player and spent to perform actions; different actions and effects on cards.
- Horror cards and fatigue on morale — If casualties occur, Horror of War cards are added to the deck, increasing narrative dread and impacting morale.
- Initiative and left/right faction sequencing — Two-sided faction orders are combined to determine who acts first; initiative and tie-break rules affect turn order.
- Morale track and green zone win condition — Each faction has a morale value; lowering morale into the green zone endangers war and triggers peace.
- Scalability factors: solo and two-player viability — The game appears to scale well for solo or two-player play but is criticized for potential turn-limitation in 3-4 player games.
- Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — Gameplay is organized into scenarios, each with its own setup, decks, and unique challenges for replayability.
- Scenario-based structure with six scenarios — Gameplay is organized into scenarios, each with its own setup, decks, and unique challenges for replayability.
- Unit standees with hex-based positioning and fortification — Standees occupy hexes; fortifications in hexes reduce damage and can influence combat outcomes.
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is a prototype and this prototype was sent to me by Sammy laxo
- this game takes place in the same world as lands of gaussier and that is one of my favorite games I absolutely love that game
- this is not an adventure game this is kind of a weird kind of almost a war style game but instead of Waging War you are trying to prevent War you are trying to broker peace
- six scenarios and the scenarios do have a lot of replay value
- I think as a solo kind of solo puzzle like peace game, not a war game
- this game kind of solves some of the Thematic issues that some people have with Dawn of the Peacemakers
- pre-printed maps and scenario book probably solves a lot of those issues
- I can't really imagine playing this with four players
- the world is so evocative and pleasant to be in
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Chairman of the Board Discussion at 6:54 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Newest game from the peacemakers line
- Different approach to war game
- Cutesy little creatures
- Heard a lot of good things about all of The Peacemaker games
Cons
- Haven't played any of the other Peacemaker games
Thematic elements
- intercepting warring clans
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Movement — Trying to be in the right place at the right time.
- Cooperative — This one is a co-op game.
- Deck Manipulation — Messing with their plans and lower their motivation to fight each other.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Joy Ride which is kind of a a stolen version of power boats
- Ramy uh tiny little card game where you're drafting these cards Ramy style trying to complete these objectives and that will also tailor your point scoring at the end
- take a Seat this is a you know a polyomino Style game as you're trying to fill up seats uh in a cinema with variable objectives looks like this quite a bit going on here but you know generally speaking I like polyomino style games especially when they tackle that idea from a different perspective
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Chairman of the Board Top List at 0:30 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Creative concept and theme tackling war from a different angle.
- Cool cascading things that can happen and good manipulation.
- Scenarios offer good replayability and play out differently each time.
- Fresh take on the co-op genre.
- Lovely visual design, gorgeous miniatures, charming artwork, and great table presence.
- Dynamic combat systems.
Cons
- Can sometimes feel like you're not doing a lot.
- Can be a little bit plotting and have lulls in play.
- Pacing can be a little bit weird.
- Not for people who are impatient or like to jump straight into a game.
- Can feel like a simulation of two automatons fighting each other.
- Combat systems are not directly involved in.
Thematic elements
- Neutral party intercepting a war between woodland critters to demotivate factions and stop fighting.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Driven — The game is card driven, using cards in hand to do different things like movement, barricading troops, spying on decks, or using unique card abilities.
- Combat System — The combat system involves armies having two decks showing what they do and their speed, with events affecting other events and players able to influence faction speed.
- Cooperative — This is a completely cooperative game where players work together.
- Deck Building — Although not a deck builder like previous games in the line, it keeps the same theme.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- My biggest takeaway from this game is that combat system I think it's super cool.
- The game itself has a lovely visual design the miniatures are are gorgeous looking it's very Charming artwork great table presence.
- I thought this was such a a fresh take on the co-op genre that I wanted to Le at least give it a try.
- I found that this game lacked a little bit of direction I think it would have been better if there was maybe round by round objectives or something you can try and go for to get some bonus points just to put you on the rails a little bit.
- All in all um again despite me objectively liking a lot of things that went on here I found the game a little bit too Meandering and a bit too plotting um and just like lacking that little bit of drive and that little sense of urgency that I would have liked to have seen.
- Stephen Feld kind of the polar opposite of Uve Rosenberg to me almost all of his games gel with me you know they fit like a glove because I tend to like the way that he thinks and Designs games.
- For such a complex game it is remarkably smooth and easy to play.
- This one lived up maybe even exceeded my expectations and is definitely one of my favorite games of the year and one of my favorite Stephen Feld games which is saying something.
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Tantrum House Discussion at 2:29 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Variety of scenarios and mix-and-match decks
- Cooperative twist on gameplay
- Different climates on battle maps
Cons
- Psychologically draining
- Horror cards can hurt players
Thematic elements
- Players act as peacemakers trying to stop warring factions from fighting.
Comparison games
- Spirit Island
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Play — Players draw and play cards with abilities on the left side (movement, drawing cards, fortifying, trading) and powerful abilities at the bottom.
- cooperative play — Players discuss strategies together and coordinate actions to achieve the game's goal.
- morale track — The game involves moving factions down a morale track to pacify them.
- scenario play — The game features different scenarios that alter gameplay.
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Quotes (from this video)
- So, in the game, uh, regardless of your player count, you're going to draw four cards off the deck each round.
- Basically, what's going to happen is if they kill if one army kills anybody from the other army, it makes our lives more difficult because we don't actually want these guys to die.
- The game features four different We've only got two of the heroes out on the board, but the game features additional he Let me just throw that on. Uh, additional heroes as well.
- On your turn you're going to be rolling dice to basically meet requirements on the planet to pass that planet and then you can continue on
- You can only have two crystals in your supply and you can spend them to do special powers.
- Basically, you just stay here. What's your What's your What's your gem do? Uh, my gem lets me keep a green and then if you fail, I can restart my turn.
- This is the Sakura Slam edition. It's uh basically everything from the original polished and finessed into this brand new crazy version.
- This game features corners this time. Don't That's not you. That's me. It's my superpower. Good. This is your superpower.
- Basically, each turn, you're going to take your launching platform and you're going to pick one of the corners of the board to come into.
- This is like a super small box game.
- Players can see the score that you're on zero. Sorry. Don't worry about it.
- If you get it correct, um, there's a certain number of points based on your goal. If you get it wrong, you lose a point.
- So, the way the game is going to work, super easy. We're each going to reveal one of our cards on the table.
- The idea is that you build a three-letter word. Can't be abbreviations. Can't be a name. Can't be a short version or or whatever.
- And all we're trying to do is find that word first? Okay? And then the player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
- This is a trick taking dice game.
- So, you have to guess how many tricks you're going to win based on the dice that you have, but you don't know what you've rolled yet because you rolled them each after each round.
- So, the scoring pad that tells you what happens with your bets. So, um, no one actually made their no one made their bet. So, no one's getting positive points.
- Basically, all the cards just stack into one deck. They fill up the whole thing.
- Whoever has the most will get four points. Whoever has the least will get negative two.
- All kinds of crazy stuff. So, it's definitely a like take that style, make connections, but there is some puzzle solving to try to be able to achieve these new ones as these come out throughout the course of the game.
- In this game, we will have some competitors and some modifiers, and we will secretly give one player the impostor card.
- It's more about the sales pitch afterwards than it is lying up front because now we're going to be like the reason I picked these two cards.
- This one you can claim. I mean, he literally should have been like, 'You guys won't believe my cards.'
- So, the other thing is we would play um eight rounds. Mhm. So, so the last round we would be rolling eight dice. If that zero bet is an 80 point, right?
- And so it's like, am I gonna spell, you know, I remember where the W is and the A and the R. Do I remember where that T is?
- I think I would be terrible at this because I don't have I don't see things in my mind.
- It's basically memory but spelling words.
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Top List at 6:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Blown away by this game
- Never played a game like this before
- Unique design
- Tough game
- Different scenarios for new puzzles
- Interesting way to deal with war
- Makes you think about decisions
- Easily one of the best games played
- One of the favorite games of the year so far
- Great card art
- Handles heavy subject matter well
- Streamlined feel
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Doesn't feel like you're doing anything at first
- Can lose if you go too far with morale reduction
- One army getting wiped out means instant loss
- Cutesy animal art might not be for everyone (though host doesn't mind it)
Thematic elements
- Stopping factions from fighting by lowering morale
- War
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative — Players work together to manage the conflict.
- Morale Manipulation — Players try to stop factions from fighting by lowering their morale, but going too far leads to losing.
- scenario-based — Different scenarios present new puzzles and challenges each time.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- We're all in this together. And that's exactly what today's video is all about.
- I'm going to be giving you seven amazing co-op games I just can't get enough of.
- It's just an absolute delight to play.
- You always feel like you're teetering on the edge of winning or losing.
- When you manage to work it out and you figure out the puzzle and you get across the finish line, oh, it's just so satisfying.
- My god is that easier said than done.
- It's one of those really really stressful ones where at first it feels like all good and nice, but then by the end of it when you're on like four floors high and you're trying to put the thing on top and your hands are like shaken and it's, you know, it's all on you and you've got everybody watching you. Oh, it's just so delightful.
- This game is just absolutely, sorry I say absolutely a lot, but this one really deserves it. It's just spectacular, man.
- I have never played a game like this before.
- And then my brain kind of exploded because I was like, 'Wow, the design of this game is really, really unique.'
- It deals with like war in a very interesting way because it really makes you think about the decisions that you're making.
- It's easily one of the best games I've played and and and one of if not my favorite games of the year so far.
- I am not a campaign style person. It's just not my jam normally.
- It's organized like a dream. It takes 10 minutes to start playing.
- I just have nothing but good things to say about this game.
- It's just one of those amazing games where I know it's very expensive, don't get me wrong, but I am happy that I bought this and I think it's worth every single penny that I've paid for.
- Co-op games weren't my thing, but now easily one of my favorite genres of all time.
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Top List at 0:03 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Creative concept for tackling the theme of war from a different angle.
- Interesting combat system with cascading effects and manipulation possibilities.
- Appealing visual design, gorgeous meeples, charming artwork, and great table presence.
- Good replayability due to six different scenarios and varied card play.
- Fresh take on the co-op genre.
- Sneaky things players can do.
Cons
- Can feel like you're not doing a lot, being a fly on the wall.
- Plotting at times with waits for the game to play out.
- Pacing can be weird with lulls in play.
- May not be suitable for impatient players.
- Can feel like a simulation of two automatons fighting each other.
Thematic elements
- Neutral party of woodland critters trying to intercept an ongoing war between different factions to demotivate them from continuing to fight.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action resolution — Armies have two decks that show what they do and the speed at which they do it, and these actions resolve after players play their cards.
- Card Driven — The game is described as card-driven, where players use cards for movement, barricading, spying, or utilizing unique abilities.
- cooperative play — The game is completely cooperative, with players working together as teammates.
- deck management — Players have decks of cards in their hand, and can manipulate cards by swapping them and putting them at the bottom of the deck.
- Initiative system — The speed at which armies act is important as certain events affect others, and players can tip factions to act faster.
- scenarios — The game includes six different scenarios with varying landscapes and factions.
- Variable objectives — Players win by demotivating factions to a certain parameter on a track, but if one faction gets demotivated too quickly, the other wins and players lose.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I like the concept I think more than I like the game itself
- I just want to be more involved on a personal level
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Allies Arena Enemies Review at 0:09 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Unique peace-focused premise that differentiates it from typical war/co-op games
- Very high replayability with six independent scenarios and multiple difficulty levels
- Beautiful and distinctive animal-themed component design plus solid production
- Engaging card-driven puzzle with emphasis on timing and deck management
- Strong suitability for two players; thematically coherent and balanced in that mode
- Clear organization of components and maps; informative labeling and inserts
Cons
- Notoriously challenging; players should expect frequent losses until they learn the system
- Not ideal for players seeking fast-paced, high-action games
- Card sharing requires proximity (being in the same space), which can constrain coordination
- Four-player mode may feel awkward due to limited card distribution and movement options
- Injury/tracking discs can be easy to mix up if components are played close together
Thematic elements
- peace mediation during war; non-violent conflict resolution
- Galier world with anthropomorphic animal factions
- cooperative negotiation-focused play where players attempt to broker peace rather than fight
Comparison games
- Pandemic
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Adjacency and card-sharing constraints — Most cards affect nearby spaces; sharing cards requires players to be in the same space, influencing coordination and positioning.
- Adventurer roles and bonuses — Four adventurers each grant minor bonuses and interact with deck/card usage, adding variety to play styles.
- Card-driven actions — Players play cards in any order to move, view army orders, fortify, delegate cards, or scheme via each card's special written effect.
- Horror card variety — A diverse stack of horror cards, including one-off and ongoing penalties that alter the game state across turns.
- Horror deck mechanic — When an army unit dies, a horror card is added to the player's deck, creating penalties whenever drawn.
- Motivation track and green zone win condition — Both sides' motivations must be in the green zone to win; lose if either hits zero or if a leader is killed, which resets the scenario.
- Neighbor Interaction — Most cards affect nearby spaces; sharing cards requires players to be in the same space, influencing coordination and positioning.
- Scenario-based modular maps — Six independent scenarios with different maps and rules, providing varied puzzles and high replay value.
- Turn pacing and long-horizon planning — Successful play relies on patient timing and reducing risk over many turns rather than quick, aggressive moves.
- Unique Player Powers — Four adventurers each grant minor bonuses and interact with deck/card usage, adding variety to play styles.
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Quotes (from this video)
- The premise is really interesting because usually when you see a lot of characters on a board and there is a war happening, usually you are part of that and you're trying to destroy different like factions or each other. But in this case, you're just like this solo person trying to talk to the different groups and broker a peace still.
- It's a really interesting puzzle.
- This is something that's actually different where you are these mediators mediating peace.
- This game is very difficult.
- You're going to lose a lot more than you're going to win.
- It is really a slow-paced game where you are understanding the cards.
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