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Philosophy

Game ID: GID0452233
Game Info
Year
2022
Players
2
Age
10+
Playtime
30 min
Complexity
2.2/5
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Description

Relaxing abstract two-player game representing a conversation where pieces are ideas and the goal is to connect three ideas in a row

Description

Relaxing abstract two-player game representing a conversation where pieces are ideas and the goal is to connect three ideas in a row

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Video M6uCkMkcxBQ kovray Preview
video_pk 68801 · mention_pk 165092
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Mechanics unknown.
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Video Y9C9J40_S3I meepo university Playthrough at 6:28 sentiment: positive
video_pk 66061 · mention_pk 160570
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Easy to learn rules
  • Highly interactive and thinky
  • Expandable to 3-4 players with rules in development
  • Prototype components to be upgraded for final production
  • Live-streamable with audience engagement
Cons
  • Prototype components currently foam (not final)
  • Playtime can be variable and sometimes very short or long depending on plays
Thematic elements
  • conversation and exchange of ideas
  • dialogic, debate-like
Comparison games
  • Terracotta Army
  • Obsession
  • Upstairs Downstairs
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • central_spaces_blocker — You can also win by filling the nine central spaces so your opponent cannot move
  • movement_and_chain_reactions — If a tile targets an opponent's tile, it moves that tile and may trigger chain reactions
  • multiplayer_variants — There are two-player base rules and three-/four-player rules in development
  • respect_marker — A respect marker can be used to applaud an opponent's impressive move
  • special_tiles_and_abilities — Several tiles have special effects, including pulling, rotating, or throwing tiles
  • symbol_targeting_and_movement — Each tile has a ring that targets other tiles and a middle symbol that moves or rotates tiles when targeted
  • tile placement — On each turn you place a tile into one of the nine central squares
  • tile_placement — On each turn you place a tile into one of the nine central squares
  • win_condition_three_in_a_row — Win by forming a line of three tiles orthogonally or diagonally
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Quotes (from this video)
  • philosophy ... it's called philosophy and it's all about a conversation
  • it's basically a towel placement it's all moving and trying to get three of your towels in the row orthogonally or diagonally
  • the game itself is really simple
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Video OYZUyQ2JJ6s Discussion at 12:45 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Highly praised abstract strategy potential
  • Possibly a top-tier title for the host
Cons
none
Thematic elements
  • abstract strategy
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • tile placement — Tiles influence subsequent actions on the board.
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Quotes (from this video)
  • "it's another watch it played question and answer video"
  • "rulebooks are living documents really valuable resource for us board game enthusiasts"
  • "I really think it's the oldest on who is saying it and what you mean by it when I hear fill a game I think that could be a great game"
  • "there's nothing greater than a brilliant filler game"
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