Game Info
Year
2024
Players
2-6
Age
12+
Playtime
60 min
Collection
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Description
Asymmetric game where captives explore an unseen map to escape while an omnipotent player creates traps
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Video 77krOuWPvGY
The Dice Tower Review at 6:57 sentiment: negative
video_pk 66251 · mention_pk 161135
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- cool theme
- fun front artwork
- asymmetrical design
Cons
- paradox OP overpowered
- theme barely translates to gameplay
- messy components and unclear rules
- grid/board feels overly restrictive
Thematic elements
- paradox/deduction with asymmetrical roles
- island exploration with paradox-themed characters
- thematic but not fully realized in gameplay
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetrical roles — each player has unique goals and a paradox character
- deduction — players deduce and navigate the island
- map sheet movement — players move blind directions across a map-inspired board
- variable goals and discovery — paradox characters provide unique conditions
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Quotes (from this video)
- Night Soil is a game about poop. That's all it is about.
- This game kind of beats you down.
- The cloth mat with the printing on is pretty hard to read what all the symbols do.
- This is a five out of 10 for me.
- The rules... is a very convoluted process.
- I really dislike what Portal did with this.
- There is a player aid per character. Yay.
- Symbols in this game do not match what you think they might mean.
- Redonkulously huge.
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Video bQde_dF-c04
Top Games List at 33:03 sentiment: positive
video_pk 66169 · mention_pk 160826
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- European-style puzzle/deduction feel
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Euro game puzzle/deduction
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Auction/obscure puzzle element — Discussion implies bidding/puzzle components typical of Euro-style deduction games.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Kingdom Crossing is like Animal Crossing.
- It's a light to mid Euro game with very nice mechanism which is based on the seven bridges of Kernixburg problem.
- The engine building is very satisfying.
- There are a lot of timing puzzles here. You have to manage your money.
- Beaver worker… it's cute.
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