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Catch 33

Game ID: GID0453352
Game Info
Year
2024
Players
2-4
Age
14+
Playtime
20 min
Complexity
1.5/5
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Description

Head-to-head dexterity game launching dice up a ramp to land them in a cup and score points or control all quadrants.

Description

Head-to-head dexterity game launching dice up a ramp to land them in a cup and score points or control all quadrants.

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Video RRJLXa9tlA0 TheGameBoyGeek - Hi Quality Hi Energy Board Game Reviews Rules Teach at 0:05 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Fun dexterity element likened to basketball
  • Strategic post placement adds depth
  • Supports solo and team play
Cons
  • Prototypes means art and components are not final
Thematic elements
  • Dexterity game using a dice ramp
Comparison games
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Area Control — Players place colored posts on quadrants of the board, with a win condition related to controlling all four.
  • dexterity — The primary method of playing involves flicking or launching dice with precision.
  • Dice Rolling — Dice are launched from a ramp to score points.
  • Press Your Luck — Players can choose to re-roll dice in certain situations, risking their current points.
  • Set Collection — Collecting all four of your colored posts on the board is one way to win the game.
  • Solo play (Automa) — A solo mode is available where an 'otoma' player scores points based on the player's dice rolls and actions.
  • team play — The game supports team play where players alternate turns.
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Quotes (from this video)
  • Catch 33 which is a new wave dexterity game that uses a dice ramp to launch dice to score points
  • it feels like basketball with dice
  • if you get all four of your colored posts on the board you win
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Video A7ta7cNfcMQ Grant Lyon Discussion at 18:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Unique and memorable dexterity mechanic
  • Strong player interaction
Cons
  • Dexterity elements can slow down with many players
Thematic elements
  • dice-throwing dexterity with push-your-luck and cup-based scoring
  • dexterity-focused party game with ramps and a central cup
  • fun, fast-paced party experience
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Compound Scoring — points awarded based on dice outcomes and placement
  • Push Your Luck — risk further throws to try to improve score; matching values can pay off
  • Push-your-luck scoring — risk further throws to try to improve score; matching values can pay off
  • ramps and cup-based dexterity — throw dice off ramps; aim for the cup for points
  • round-based scoring — points awarded based on dice outcomes and placement
  • Throwing/Bouncing/Flipping — throw dice off ramps; aim for the cup for points
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Quotes (from this video)
  • This is my best board games coming to retail video.
  • Retail to me means anything that's sort of easily and immediately available.
  • Grim Coven is a miniature boss battler game.
  • Daydream is a very cozy roll and write game.
  • If you like area control stuff, then check out Fallout Power Play.
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