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The Cardboard Herald

The Cardboard Herald

3 reviewers
3 lists
17 games ranked
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Reviewers(3)

Arcs
1Arcs
Eric
102.60
Feb 4, 2025
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Leviathan Wilds
1Leviathan Wilds
Jack
102.56
Jan 14, 2025
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Harvest
1Harvest
The Cardboard Herald
102.65
Jan 7, 2025
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Channel Statistics

Weight Preferences
Channel Average2.60(Medium)
Global Average2.65(Medium)
By Reviewer
Jack2.56
Eric2.60
The Cardboard Herald2.65
Game Family Distribution
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Top Mechanics
1. Variable Player Powers8.9%
2. Open Drafting5.9%
3. Dice Rolling5.5%
4. Hand Management4.6%
5. Solo / Solitaire Game4.6%
6. Set Collection3.4%
7. Cooperative Game3.4%
8. Area Majority / Influence3.0%
9. Area Movement2.5%
10. Die Icon Resolution2.5%

Consensus PicksGames on the most lists

Most Listed GamesOn 3 of 3 lists
Arcs

Arcs

2024Cole WehrleLeder Games
1
364 pts
2-4
60m
3.4
8.0
Avg Rank: 2.0
Reviewer Rankings:
Harvest

Harvest

2024Trey ChambersKeymaster Games
31
62 pts
1-4
30m
2.6
7.4
Avg Rank: 2.3
Reviewer Rankings:
River of Gold

River of Gold

2024Keith PiggottOffice Dog
14
121 pts
2-4
60m
2.5
7.6
Avg Rank: 3.0
Reviewer Rankings:
Harmonies

Harmonies

2024Johan BenvenutoLibellud
4
262 pts
1-4
30m
2.0
8.0
Avg Rank: 6.3
Reviewer Rankings:
Sky Team

Sky Team

2023Luc RémondScorpion Masqué
125
10 pts
2
20m
2.0
8.1
Avg Rank: 7.0
Reviewer Rankings:

Ranking ComparisonsGames ranked by 2+ reviewers

Min reviewers:2
GameAvgConsensusEricJackThe Cardboard Herald
ArcsArcs2.0Agreement
1
3
2
HarvestHarvest2.3Agreement
4
2
1
Leviathan WildsLeviathan Wilds2.5Agreement—
1
4
River of GoldRiver of Gold3.0Agreement
2
4
3
HarmoniesHarmonies6.3Mixed
3
8
8
Sky TeamSky Team7.0Agreement
9
5
7
Imperium: HorizonsImperium: Horizons7.5Mixed
5
—
10
Kelp: Shark vs OctopusKelp: Shark vs Octopus7.5Agreement—
6
9
Consensus:Agreement0-4 ranks apartMixed5-8 ranks apartDisagreement9+ ranks apart
Based on variance in rankings. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
Arcs
Arcs
Agreement Consensus
2.0Avg Rank
1
Eric
2
The Cardboard Herald
3
Jack
Harvest
Harvest
Agreement Consensus
2.3Avg Rank
1
The Cardboard Herald
2
Jack
4
Eric
Leviathan Wilds
Leviathan Wilds
Agreement Consensus
2.5Avg Rank
1
Jack
4
The Cardboard Herald
River of Gold
River of Gold
Agreement Consensus
3.0Avg Rank
2
Eric
3
The Cardboard Herald
4
Jack
Harmonies
Harmonies
Mixed Consensus
6.3Avg Rank
3
Eric
8
Jack
8
The Cardboard Herald
Sky Team
Sky Team
Agreement Consensus
7.0Avg Rank
5
Jack
7
The Cardboard Herald
9
Eric
Imperium: Horizons
Imperium: Horizons
Mixed Consensus
7.5Avg Rank
5
Eric
10
The Cardboard Herald
Kelp: Shark vs Octopus
Kelp: Shark vs Octopus
Agreement Consensus
7.5Avg Rank
6
Jack
9
The Cardboard Herald
Consensus Legend:
Agreement0-4 apartMixed5-8 apartDisagreement9+ apart
Based on variance. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.