Game Info
Year
2023
Players
2-4
Age
13+
Playtime
30 min
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Description
An asymmetric mirror-deck card game about connecting astronauts together from opposite sides of the table.
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Watch It Played News at 3:56 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The concept of connecting astronauts together seems fun.
- The interactive asymmetrical puzzle aspect is intriguing.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Astronauts floating through space and not drifting alone
- Space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetrical play — Each player sees a different number on the cards and connects astronauts in a different direction.
- Card game — Each card has a two-digit number. Rotating the card swaps the positions of these digits in the opposite corner.
- Puzzle — Players connect astronauts together horizontally and vertically, creating an interactive asymmetrical puzzle.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- hello I'm Matthew welcome to as you played and this is your board game news
- The 90s X-Men animated series is the best thing that Marvel have ever made no question
- Marvel snap is really good
- how to steam steeply have announced a Kickstarter campaign for their game tether yep you heard that right how to steam broccoli is the strongest publisher name I've heard in a very long time
- this is gonna destroy my brain
- it's gonna melt my brain like the Van Allen radiation belt melted all those chimps
- heroescape as a project will be shelved and there's no current plans to attempt a resurrection at this time
- I don't even know 1800 things full stop
- I love the look and idea of both of these
- Mil Florence is a great konitzia game that I like a lot
- I love him
- I'm a big fan of the core conceit of bidding and tile placement but you have to respect the boldness with which it's being presented
- this is a must try for me
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Video 9Yjj6Z8rAsg
Watch It Played News at 3:56 sentiment: positive
video_pk 89148 · mention_pk 341959
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The concept of connecting astronauts together seems fun.
- The interactive asymmetrical puzzle aspect is intriguing.
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Astronauts floating through space and not drifting alone
- Space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetrical play — Each player sees a different number on the cards and connects astronauts in a different direction.
- Card game — Each card has a two-digit number. Rotating the card swaps the positions of these digits in the opposite corner.
- Puzzle — Players connect astronauts together horizontally and vertically, creating an interactive asymmetrical puzzle.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- hello I'm Matthew welcome to as you played and this is your board game news
- The 90s X-Men animated series is the best thing that Marvel have ever made no question
- Marvel snap is really good
- how to steam steeply have announced a Kickstarter campaign for their game tether yep you heard that right how to steam broccoli is the strongest publisher name I've heard in a very long time
- this is gonna destroy my brain
- it's gonna melt my brain like the Van Allen radiation belt melted all those chimps
- heroescape as a project will be shelved and there's no current plans to attempt a resurrection at this time
- I don't even know 1800 things full stop
- I love the look and idea of both of these
- Mil Florence is a great konitzia game that I like a lot
- I love him
- I'm a big fan of the core conceit of bidding and tile placement but you have to respect the boldness with which it's being presented
- this is a must try for me
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Video dUpNU-xvo1Y
kovray Haul Video at 24:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Enjoyed more at two players
- Clever scoring mechanism
Cons
- Felt clunky at four players
Thematic elements
- astronauts tethering
- space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Play — you are playing cards in ascending descending order like consecutively
- Push Your Luck — you'll have to like place an astronaut a drift so they'll basically just be floating out on the board until the time comes that you can group them together
- Set Collection — The idea is is that you're tethering your astronauts together
- spatial reasoning — one person is playing vertically and one person is playing horizontally
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game is literally you draw a card it's kind of like twister with your hands it is it's not kind of like twister with your hands it's twisted with your hands and sticks yeah
- Combo is a good way to understand rankings of poker hands or of hands in general
- The Gang was a game that came out and there are some really memorable hands and I feel like that game just always makes me filled with joy
- it's important now that we're especially now that we're working in the hobby that we take some time to enjoy the hobby because we never want that fire to burn or the fire to continue to burn we don't want it to dim
- Do you want to see me and Tyler go head-to-head in yellow house do you want a how to playay video of Cascadia Jr do you want to see a tether competition
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Video dUpNU-xvo1Y
kovray Haul Video at 24:40 sentiment: positive
video_pk 86656 · mention_pk 344423
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Enjoyed more at two players
- Clever scoring mechanism
Cons
- Felt clunky at four players
Thematic elements
- astronauts tethering
- space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Play — you are playing cards in ascending descending order like consecutively
- Push Your Luck — you'll have to like place an astronaut a drift so they'll basically just be floating out on the board until the time comes that you can group them together
- Set Collection — The idea is is that you're tethering your astronauts together
- spatial reasoning — one person is playing vertically and one person is playing horizontally
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game is literally you draw a card it's kind of like twister with your hands it is it's not kind of like twister with your hands it's twisted with your hands and sticks yeah
- Combo is a good way to understand rankings of poker hands or of hands in general
- The Gang was a game that came out and there are some really memorable hands and I feel like that game just always makes me filled with joy
- it's important now that we're especially now that we're working in the hobby that we take some time to enjoy the hobby because we never want that fire to burn or the fire to continue to burn we don't want it to dim
- Do you want to see me and Tyler go head-to-head in yellow house do you want a how to playay video of Cascadia Jr do you want to see a tether competition
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Video 2gnLKn0591s
Board Game Buzzz at 1:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 86231 · mention_pk 222523
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I have been loving tether lately
- there's a stardew valley board game I heard that Yes
- now hey I found another board game Guess Who
- I think this Disney trip was very successful obviously we had a ton of fun
- we are officially back from Disneyland and I am exhausted like absolutely exhausted but also like in the best possible way it's a sign of a great trip
- we got literally Mickey and Minnie and Goofy all right here
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Video 2gnLKn0591s
Board Game Buzzz at 1:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I have been loving tether lately
- there's a stardew valley board game I heard that Yes
- now hey I found another board game Guess Who
- I think this Disney trip was very successful obviously we had a ton of fun
- we are officially back from Disneyland and I am exhausted like absolutely exhausted but also like in the best possible way it's a sign of a great trip
- we got literally Mickey and Minnie and Goofy all right here
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Video 6DyK3i5J4y8
Tim Chuon Discussion at 4:40 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I have never gotten my mom to play any kind of game with me for the 34 years that I have been alive in this world.
- This game is so much fun.
- Pocket-sized games that we will be bringing going forward on these trips.
- It's not our last travel trip of the year.
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Video 6DyK3i5J4y8
Tim Chuon Discussion at 4:40 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I have never gotten my mom to play any kind of game with me for the 34 years that I have been alive in this world.
- This game is so much fun.
- Pocket-sized games that we will be bringing going forward on these trips.
- It's not our last travel trip of the year.
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Video zlAY-MZ9xZQ
Grant Lyon Discussion at 0:08 sentiment: positive
video_pk 81961 · mention_pk 205230
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- love this game but struggle to describe it
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card game — A two-player game where cards are mirrored images of each other.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- What board games have you played that don't seem to fit neatly into any category or type?
- They are their own thing.
- Here's a few games that I love, but I struggle to describe.
- Sign up for my newsletter at grantsgamerecs.com.
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Video zlAY-MZ9xZQ
Grant Lyon Discussion at 0:08 sentiment: positive
video_pk 81961 · mention_pk 334127
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- love this game but struggle to describe it
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card game — A two-player game where cards are mirrored images of each other.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- What board games have you played that don't seem to fit neatly into any category or type?
- They are their own thing.
- Here's a few games that I love, but I struggle to describe.
- Sign up for my newsletter at grantsgamerecs.com.
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Video 1W-Z4P2CMI4
Tabletop Tokki Unboxing at 26:15 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Unique mirror deck mechanic
- Interesting spatial reasoning aspect
- Cool art
- Supports team play
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- astronauts
- space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Grid Building — Players build out a grid based on numbers from cards.
- mirror deck — A deck where numbers are reversed for the opposing player, creating unique challenges and options.
- Set Collection — Players score by building groups of astronauts based on size and card numbers.
- team play — The game supports head-to-head play and a 2v2 team mode.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Tactics in the shadows.
- These are the handcrafted wood carved meatballs, which is Mokumo's signature.
- Mokumo's production is always really stellar, even though this is like a pre-production copy.
- The illustrations are so adorable.
- This might be my new favorite quick two-player game to play.
- Calming solo puzzle activity.
- The box components flip over to make different terrain setups, which is pretty fun.
- The actual box itself to make like leveled terrain, which I think is very inventive and cute and also provides a really good storage solution for all the components.
- So, this is like an orientationbased cooperative game, I think.
- This is one of my favorite like midweight puzzly games.
- It plays so differently at two players than it does at four players, even though the rules
- Bringing astronauts together. Which way is up when you're drifting in space with Tether's unique mirror deck, your up is not the same as your opponents.
- Can you see the world from both their perspective and your own? Can you wrap your mind around it?
- one of my favorite like midweight puzzly games.
- This is a game that like I was felt like was begging for a solo mode. um just because it's so puzzly in nature.
- the puzzly part of it is the part that makes my brain the happiest.
- this is definitely a game that I'm always down to play.
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Video 1W-Z4P2CMI4
Tabletop Tokki Unboxing at 26:15 sentiment: positive
video_pk 81105 · mention_pk 311534
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Unique mirror deck mechanic
- Interesting spatial reasoning aspect
- Cool art
- Supports team play
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- astronauts
- space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Grid Building — Players build out a grid based on numbers from cards.
- mirror deck — A deck where numbers are reversed for the opposing player, creating unique challenges and options.
- Set Collection — Players score by building groups of astronauts based on size and card numbers.
- team play — The game supports head-to-head play and a 2v2 team mode.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Tactics in the shadows.
- These are the handcrafted wood carved meatballs, which is Mokumo's signature.
- Mokumo's production is always really stellar, even though this is like a pre-production copy.
- The illustrations are so adorable.
- This might be my new favorite quick two-player game to play.
- Calming solo puzzle activity.
- The box components flip over to make different terrain setups, which is pretty fun.
- The actual box itself to make like leveled terrain, which I think is very inventive and cute and also provides a really good storage solution for all the components.
- So, this is like an orientationbased cooperative game, I think.
- This is one of my favorite like midweight puzzly games.
- It plays so differently at two players than it does at four players, even though the rules
- Bringing astronauts together. Which way is up when you're drifting in space with Tether's unique mirror deck, your up is not the same as your opponents.
- Can you see the world from both their perspective and your own? Can you wrap your mind around it?
- one of my favorite like midweight puzzly games.
- This is a game that like I was felt like was begging for a solo mode. um just because it's so puzzly in nature.
- the puzzly part of it is the part that makes my brain the happiest.
- this is definitely a game that I'm always down to play.
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Tabletop Tokki Top List at 9:25 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80767 · mention_pk 197834
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- It was a lot to wrap my mind around, but I think it was a genius concept and implementation that was really fun to see pieced together.
- The art is really stunning.
- Every single card had unique art of different astronauts and was so fun and whimsical.
- A very tactical, interesting game.
- I've not played one quite like it before.
- This is definitely a unique one to keep your eye out for.
Cons
- This game was definitely a lot for me to wrap my mind around.
Thematic elements
- Astronauts floating in space
- Space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card shedding — Players shed cards from their hand.
- Grid Building — Players build grids of cards.
- Inverting Cards — Cards can be flipped upside down to represent different numbers.
- Scoring Triggers — Specific group sizes (6, 10, 14 cards) trigger scoring.
- Sequencing — Astronauts are tethered together by playing sequences of cards.
- Set Collection — Players try to create groups of astronauts.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is absolutely my most anticipated game of the entire year.
- I did really like the art and theme, I felt like the game itself was not the greatest.
- Not a big fan of Take That, especially when it comes to like a quick, concise drafting game.
- This is, as you probably know, a solo puzzle game where you are flipping over tiles and trying to connect different halves of flowers.
- Spoiler alert, it wasn't. I didn't like it.
- It is just very random, very passive, very transparent as far as what is the best move.
- So, this is one that I will not be keeping in my collection.
- Let me know in the comments down below. Do you agree? Do you disagree?
- Again, a huge thank you to our sponsor Noble Knights
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Video ixGdGtXfqdg
Tabletop Tokki Top List at 9:25 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80767 · mention_pk 338899
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- It was a lot to wrap my mind around, but I think it was a genius concept and implementation that was really fun to see pieced together.
- The art is really stunning.
- Every single card had unique art of different astronauts and was so fun and whimsical.
- A very tactical, interesting game.
- I've not played one quite like it before.
- This is definitely a unique one to keep your eye out for.
Cons
- This game was definitely a lot for me to wrap my mind around.
Thematic elements
- Astronauts floating in space
- Space
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card shedding — Players shed cards from their hand.
- Grid Building — Players build grids of cards.
- Inverting Cards — Cards can be flipped upside down to represent different numbers.
- Scoring Triggers — Specific group sizes (6, 10, 14 cards) trigger scoring.
- Sequencing — Astronauts are tethered together by playing sequences of cards.
- Set Collection — Players try to create groups of astronauts.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is absolutely my most anticipated game of the entire year.
- I did really like the art and theme, I felt like the game itself was not the greatest.
- Not a big fan of Take That, especially when it comes to like a quick, concise drafting game.
- This is, as you probably know, a solo puzzle game where you are flipping over tiles and trying to connect different halves of flowers.
- Spoiler alert, it wasn't. I didn't like it.
- It is just very random, very passive, very transparent as far as what is the best move.
- So, this is one that I will not be keeping in my collection.
- Let me know in the comments down below. Do you agree? Do you disagree?
- Again, a huge thank you to our sponsor Noble Knights
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Board Game Critique Top List at 11:04 sentiment: positive
video_pk 62526 · mention_pk 155229
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- teaches quickly (in two minutes) but reveals depth over time
- unique spatial/asymmetric scoring
- portable and repeatable puzzle
Cons
- asymmetry can be challenging for newcomers
Thematic elements
- mirror/deck mechanism with asymmetric scoring
- Space astronauts, abstract card game
- elegant, distilled
Comparison games
- Abstract strategy games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — Scores based on width for the horizontal player and height for the vertical player.
- drift cards — Drift cards can be added to existing groups to alter scoring and options.
- Group scoring — Scores based on width for the horizontal player and height for the vertical player.
- mirror deck — Horizontal vs vertical play with rotated cards creating asymmetry.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- No patchwork, no Seven Wonders Duel, just genuinely underrated games that deserve a spot on your shelf.
- Buy this if you want something quick, portable, and full of meaningful decisions.
- That swing was massive.
- You can plan ahead because you know what your opponent might take and how it affects the board.
- The app is brilliant. It actually enhances the experience rather than feeling tacked on.
- The brilliance is in the timing and indirect interaction.
- Buy Tether if you want something that teaches in 2 minutes, but reveals depth of a repeated place.
- Buy Lacuna if you want something beautiful and tactile.
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Board Game Sanctuary Rules Teach at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Intriguing mirror-deck mechanic that forces players to reinterpret numbers from the opponent's perspective
- Two-player spatial puzzle with distinct vertical/horizontal play directions
- Clear link between numerically ordered connections and variable scoring based on play area
- Astronaut theme adds accessible thematic flavor to an abstract puzzle
Cons
- Initial learning curve due to the inverted-number concept and the mirror deck may require extra explanation
Thematic elements
- Spatial reasoning and connectivity in a mirrored numerical environment
- Space-based, astronaut tokens connected through a mirrored-number mechanic
- Expository overview delivered with promotional enthusiasm about the game's core twist
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Connection and drift actions — On a turn, a player either connects an astronaut or assigns a drift, then draws a card.
- Mirror deck / inverted numbers — Players see numbers that are not the same as their opponent, creating a mirrored, relative-value puzzle.
- Scoring tied to the connected area — As players connect cards in numerical order, the size of the play area grows and determines scoring height.
- Vertical vs horizontal placement — One player places astronauts vertically while the other places them horizontally, shaping how connections form.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a card game that will bring your favorite astronauts together.
- If you can wrap your head around this interesting number spatial puzzle, you'll be sure to see the universe.
- By connecting cards in numerical order, the size of the play area determines how high you're going to be scoring.
- I love it.
- On your turn, you either connect an astronaut or set an astronaut a drift.
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Banter and Boards Discussion at 0:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent two-player option
- Unique mirrored mechanic
- Compact and portable
Cons
- Limited to smaller player counts (primarily two)
Thematic elements
- connection and perspective
- space/astronauts
- abstract
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- two-player abstract strategy — Cards are mirrored so perspective matters; plays as a compact, two-player puzzle
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- and this is really just the game of hearts if you've ever played that one.
- It's actually almost exactly hearts, but just with a fun modern twist.
- it's about connecting astronauts, and the cards are mirrored such that your perspective matters. It's really cool
- A hilarious but simple bluffing game where one player will draw a card and draw some type of bug uh or type of animal and they will bluff or tell the truth about said card and they will be passing it around until one calls that other a liar.
- In this one, there are no winners, but there is one loser.
- this is such a hit
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Banter and Boards Discussion at 0:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent two-player option
- Unique mirrored mechanic
- Compact and portable
Cons
- Limited to smaller player counts (primarily two)
Thematic elements
- connection and perspective
- space/astronauts
- abstract
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- two-player abstract strategy — Cards are mirrored so perspective matters; plays as a compact, two-player puzzle
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- and this is really just the game of hearts if you've ever played that one.
- It's actually almost exactly hearts, but just with a fun modern twist.
- it's about connecting astronauts, and the cards are mirrored such that your perspective matters. It's really cool
- A hilarious but simple bluffing game where one player will draw a card and draw some type of bug uh or type of animal and they will bluff or tell the truth about said card and they will be passing it around until one calls that other a liar.
- In this one, there are no winners, but there is one loser.
- this is such a hit
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