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7.4K
4 reviewers
4 lists
60 games ranked
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Reviewers(4)

Slay the Spire: The Board Game
1Slay the Spire: The Board Game
Bob Hooper
201.73
Dec 30, 2025
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Flamecraft Duals
1Flamecraft Duals
Michael Guigliano
202.14
Dec 30, 2025
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Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done
1Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done
Mike Rice
202.13
Dec 30, 2025
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The Age of Atlantis
1The Age of Atlantis
Tim Aberli
201.93
Dec 30, 2025
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Channel Statistics

Weight Preferences
Channel Average1.98(Light)
Global Average2.51(Medium)

By Reviewer
Bob Hooper1.73
Tim Aberli1.93
Mike Rice2.13
Michael Guigliano2.14
Game Family Distribution
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Top Mechanics
1. Variable Set-up4.8%
2. Hand Management4.4%
3. End Game Bonuses4.0%
4. Variable Player Powers4.0%
5. Dice Rolling3.8%
6. Open Drafting3.6%
7. Set Collection3.6%
8. Deck, Bag, and Pool Building3.1%
9. Solo / Solitaire Game3.1%
10. Tile Placement2.5%

Consensus PicksGames on the most lists

Most Listed GamesOn 3 of 4 lists
Inferno

Inferno

2024Fernando Eduardo SánchezRed Mojo
256
7 pts
1-4
45m
3.6
7.9
Avg Rank: 3.7
Reviewer Rankings:
The Last Command

The Last Command

2025Ty McDonaldSentient Games LLC
1-2
30m
2.3
8.3
Avg Rank: 11.0
Reviewer Rankings:
Light Speed: Arena

Light Speed: Arena

2025Leonardo AleseTablescope
93
23 pts
1-4
5m
1.1
7.9
Avg Rank: 12.3
Reviewer Rankings:
Tag Team

Tag Team

2025Gricha GermanScorpion Masqué
9
184 pts
2
10m
2.0
7.8
Avg Rank: 12.3
Reviewer Rankings:
Twinkle Twinkle

Twinkle Twinkle

2025Ammon AndersonAllplay
118
17 pts
1-4
20m
1.9
7.1
Avg Rank: 17.3
Reviewer Rankings:

Ranking ComparisonsGames ranked by 2+ reviewers

Min reviewers:2
GameAvgConsensusBob HooperMichael GuiglianoMike RiceTim Aberli
The Age of AtlantisThe Age of Atlantis1.5Agreement
2
——
1
Slay the Spire: The Board GameSlay the Spire: The Board Game3.5Mixed
1
—
6
—
InfernoInferno3.7Agreement
4
—
5
2
Galileo GalileiGalileo Galilei6.0Agreement
6
——
6
Mythical DiceMythical Dice6.0Agreement
5
—
7
—
3 Chapters3 Chapters9.5Mixed——
12
7
The Last CommandThe Last Command11.0Mixed
9
—
16
8
FinspanFinspan11.0Disagreement——
4
18
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions IncorporatedClank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated11.5Mixed——
8
15
Wine CellarWine Cellar12.0Disagreement—
5
19
—
Light Speed: ArenaLight Speed: Arena12.3Disagreement
17
—
17
3
Tag TeamTag Team12.3Agreement
13
—
10
14
MadcalaMadcala14.5Mixed
11
—
18
—
EnthroneEnthrone16.0Agreement
15
——
17
Twinkle TwinkleTwinkle Twinkle17.3Mixed
19
—
14
19
Consensus:Agreement0-4 ranks apartMixed5-8 ranks apartDisagreement9+ ranks apart
Based on variance in rankings. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
The Age of Atlantis
The Age of Atlantis
Agreement Consensus
1.5Avg Rank
1
Tim Aberli
2
Bob Hooper
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
Mixed Consensus
3.5Avg Rank
1
Bob Hooper
6
Mike Rice
Inferno
Inferno
Agreement Consensus
3.7Avg Rank
2
Tim Aberli
4
Bob Hooper
5
Mike Rice
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei
Agreement Consensus
6.0Avg Rank
6
Tim Aberli
6
Bob Hooper
Mythical Dice
Mythical Dice
Agreement Consensus
6.0Avg Rank
5
Bob Hooper
7
Mike Rice
3 Chapters
3 Chapters
Mixed Consensus
9.5Avg Rank
7
Tim Aberli
12
Mike Rice
The Last Command
The Last Command
Mixed Consensus
11.0Avg Rank
8
Tim Aberli
9
Bob Hooper
16
Mike Rice
Finspan
Finspan
Disagreement Consensus
11.0Avg Rank
4
Mike Rice
18
Tim Aberli
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated
Mixed Consensus
11.5Avg Rank
8
Mike Rice
15
Tim Aberli
Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar
Disagreement Consensus
12.0Avg Rank
5
Michael Guigliano
19
Mike Rice
Light Speed: Arena
Light Speed: Arena
Disagreement Consensus
12.3Avg Rank
3
Tim Aberli
17
Mike Rice
17
Bob Hooper
Tag Team
Tag Team
Agreement Consensus
12.3Avg Rank
10
Mike Rice
13
Bob Hooper
14
Tim Aberli
Madcala
Madcala
Mixed Consensus
14.5Avg Rank
11
Bob Hooper
18
Mike Rice
Enthrone
Enthrone
Agreement Consensus
16.0Avg Rank
15
Bob Hooper
17
Tim Aberli
Twinkle Twinkle
Twinkle Twinkle
Mixed Consensus
17.3Avg Rank
14
Mike Rice
19
Tim Aberli
19
Bob Hooper
Consensus Legend:
Agreement0-4 apartMixed5-8 apartDisagreement9+ apart
Based on variance. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.