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2 reviewers
2 lists
24 games ranked
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Reviewers(2)

Forestry
1Forestry
Johannes
203.09
Dec 15, 2025
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Galactic Cruise
1Galactic Cruise
Sunniva
203.13
Dec 15, 2025
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Channel Statistics

Weight Preferences
Channel Average3.11(Medium-Heavy)
Global Average2.49(Light-Medium)
By Reviewer
Johannes3.09
Sunniva3.13
Game Family Distribution
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Top Mechanics
1. End Game Bonuses6.5%
2. Solo / Solitaire Game5.7%
3. Variable Player Powers5.7%
4. Worker Placement5.2%
5. Hand Management4.3%
6. Income4.3%
7. Open Drafting3.9%
8. Action Points3.5%
9. Variable Set-up3.5%
10. Set Collection3.0%

Ranking ComparisonsGames ranked by 2+ reviewers

Min reviewers:2
GameAvgConsensusJohannesSunniva
Galactic CruiseGalactic Cruise2.5Agreement
4
1
ForestryForestry3.0Agreement
1
5
EtherstoneEtherstone3.5Agreement
5
2
CovenantCovenant4.5Agreement
3
6
ANTSANTS5.0Agreement
6
4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking GameThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game5.5Mixed
8
3
SpeakeasySpeakeasy6.0Mixed
2
10
RecallRecall8.0Agreement
9
7
Age of Galaxy (Second Edition)Age of Galaxy (Second Edition)9.0Agreement
10
8
WispwoodWispwood12.0Agreement
11
13
Sweet LandsSweet Lands13.0Disagreement
7
19
Farm HandFarm Hand15.0Mixed
12
18
The Druids of EdoraThe Druids of Edora15.5Agreement
17
14
Coming of AgeComing of Age16.5Agreement
18
15
Orloj: The Prague Astronomical ClockOrloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock17.0Mixed
14
20
DewanDewan18.0Agreement
20
16
Consensus:Agreement0-4 ranks apartMixed5-8 ranks apartDisagreement9+ ranks apart
Based on variance in rankings. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
Galactic Cruise
Galactic Cruise
Agreement Consensus
2.5Avg Rank
1
Sunniva
4
Johannes
Forestry
Forestry
Agreement Consensus
3.0Avg Rank
1
Johannes
5
Sunniva
Etherstone
Etherstone
Agreement Consensus
3.5Avg Rank
2
Sunniva
5
Johannes
Covenant
Covenant
Agreement Consensus
4.5Avg Rank
3
Johannes
6
Sunniva
ANTS
ANTS
Agreement Consensus
5.0Avg Rank
4
Sunniva
6
Johannes
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
Mixed Consensus
5.5Avg Rank
3
Sunniva
8
Johannes
Speakeasy
Speakeasy
Mixed Consensus
6.0Avg Rank
2
Johannes
10
Sunniva
Recall
Recall
Agreement Consensus
8.0Avg Rank
7
Sunniva
9
Johannes
Age of Galaxy (Second Edition)
Age of Galaxy (Second Edition)
Agreement Consensus
9.0Avg Rank
8
Sunniva
10
Johannes
Wispwood
Wispwood
Agreement Consensus
12.0Avg Rank
11
Johannes
13
Sunniva
Sweet Lands
Sweet Lands
Disagreement Consensus
13.0Avg Rank
7
Johannes
19
Sunniva
Farm Hand
Farm Hand
Mixed Consensus
15.0Avg Rank
12
Johannes
18
Sunniva
The Druids of Edora
The Druids of Edora
Agreement Consensus
15.5Avg Rank
14
Sunniva
17
Johannes
Coming of Age
Coming of Age
Agreement Consensus
16.5Avg Rank
15
Sunniva
18
Johannes
Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
Mixed Consensus
17.0Avg Rank
14
Johannes
20
Sunniva
Dewan
Dewan
Agreement Consensus
18.0Avg Rank
16
Sunniva
20
Johannes
Consensus Legend:
Agreement0-4 apartMixed5-8 apartDisagreement9+ apart
Based on variance. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.