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2 reviewers
2 lists
73 games ranked
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Reviewers(2)

Scythe
1Scythe
Monique
503.04
Feb 26, 2026
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Brass: Lancashire
1Brass: Lancashire
Naveen
503.03
Feb 26, 2026
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Channel Statistics

Weight Preferences
Channel Average3.04(Medium-Heavy)
Global Average2.66(Medium)
By Reviewer
Naveen3.03
Monique3.04
Game Family Distribution
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Top Mechanics
1. Hand Management5.2%
2. Solo / Solitaire Game4.6%
3. End Game Bonuses4.4%
4. Open Drafting4.0%
5. Worker Placement3.4%
6. Variable Set-up3.3%
7. Set Collection3.2%
8. Variable Player Powers2.9%
9. Area Majority / Influence2.9%
10. Dice Rolling2.6%

Ranking ComparisonsGames ranked by 2+ reviewers

Min reviewers:2
GameAvgConsensusMoniqueNaveen
ScytheScythe2.0Agreement
1
3
LisboaLisboa5.0Agreement
5
5
Kanban EVKanban EV5.5Mixed
2
9
The Castles of BurgundyThe Castles of Burgundy6.5Agreement
6
7
A Feast for OdinA Feast for Odin7.5Agreement
7
8
Cuba LibreCuba Libre7.5Agreement
9
6
Ark NovaArk Nova9.5Agreement
8
11
Trickerion: Legends of IllusionTrickerion: Legends of Illusion10.0Disagreement
3
17
Dune: ImperiumDune: Imperium10.5Disagreement
17
4
GoaGoa12.0Disagreement
22
2
Gaia ProjectGaia Project14.5Agreement
15
14
ConcordiaConcordia15.5Mixed
18
13
The Search for Planet XThe Search for Planet X21.0Agreement
20
22
Yokai SeptetYokai Septet21.0Disagreement
30
12
AnachronyAnachrony23.0Disagreement
13
33
Clans of CaledoniaClans of Caledonia24.5Agreement
26
23
Hansa TeutonicaHansa Teutonica24.5Disagreement
19
30
MaracaiboMaracaibo26.5Mixed
24
29
DecryptoDecrypto29.5Mixed
32
27
ArboretumArboretum30.5Disagreement
37
24
The GameThe Game32.5Disagreement
47
18
Lorenzo il MagnificoLorenzo il Magnifico35.5Disagreement
25
46
AlchemistsAlchemists36.5Disagreement
29
44
Rajas of the GangesRajas of the Ganges36.5Mixed
39
34
ElysiumElysium37.0Mixed
33
41
Paladins of the West KingdomPaladins of the West Kingdom37.5Disagreement
27
48
Mythic MischiefMythic Mischief42.5Disagreement
36
49
Consensus:Agreement0-4 ranks apartMixed5-8 ranks apartDisagreement9+ ranks apart
Based on variance in rankings. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
Scythe
Scythe
Agreement Consensus
2.0Avg Rank
1
Monique
3
Naveen
Lisboa
Lisboa
Agreement Consensus
5.0Avg Rank
5
Naveen
5
Monique
Kanban EV
Kanban EV
Mixed Consensus
5.5Avg Rank
2
Monique
9
Naveen
The Castles of Burgundy
The Castles of Burgundy
Agreement Consensus
6.5Avg Rank
6
Monique
7
Naveen
A Feast for Odin
A Feast for Odin
Agreement Consensus
7.5Avg Rank
7
Monique
8
Naveen
Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre
Agreement Consensus
7.5Avg Rank
6
Naveen
9
Monique
Ark Nova
Ark Nova
Agreement Consensus
9.5Avg Rank
8
Monique
11
Naveen
Trickerion: Legends of Illusion
Trickerion: Legends of Illusion
Disagreement Consensus
10.0Avg Rank
3
Monique
17
Naveen
Dune: Imperium
Dune: Imperium
Disagreement Consensus
10.5Avg Rank
4
Naveen
17
Monique
Goa
Goa
Disagreement Consensus
12.0Avg Rank
2
Naveen
22
Monique
Gaia Project
Gaia Project
Agreement Consensus
14.5Avg Rank
14
Naveen
15
Monique
Concordia
Concordia
Mixed Consensus
15.5Avg Rank
13
Naveen
18
Monique
The Search for Planet X
The Search for Planet X
Agreement Consensus
21.0Avg Rank
20
Monique
22
Naveen
Yokai Septet
Yokai Septet
Disagreement Consensus
21.0Avg Rank
12
Naveen
30
Monique
Anachrony
Anachrony
Disagreement Consensus
23.0Avg Rank
13
Monique
33
Naveen
Clans of Caledonia
Clans of Caledonia
Agreement Consensus
24.5Avg Rank
23
Naveen
26
Monique
Hansa Teutonica
Hansa Teutonica
Disagreement Consensus
24.5Avg Rank
19
Monique
30
Naveen
Maracaibo
Maracaibo
Mixed Consensus
26.5Avg Rank
24
Monique
29
Naveen
Decrypto
Decrypto
Mixed Consensus
29.5Avg Rank
27
Naveen
32
Monique
Arboretum
Arboretum
Disagreement Consensus
30.5Avg Rank
24
Naveen
37
Monique
The Game
The Game
Disagreement Consensus
32.5Avg Rank
18
Naveen
47
Monique
Lorenzo il Magnifico
Lorenzo il Magnifico
Disagreement Consensus
35.5Avg Rank
25
Monique
46
Naveen
Alchemists
Alchemists
Disagreement Consensus
36.5Avg Rank
29
Monique
44
Naveen
Rajas of the Ganges
Rajas of the Ganges
Mixed Consensus
36.5Avg Rank
34
Naveen
39
Monique
Elysium
Elysium
Mixed Consensus
37.0Avg Rank
33
Monique
41
Naveen
Paladins of the West Kingdom
Paladins of the West Kingdom
Disagreement Consensus
37.5Avg Rank
27
Monique
48
Naveen
Mythic Mischief
Mythic Mischief
Disagreement Consensus
42.5Avg Rank
36
Monique
49
Naveen
Consensus Legend:
Agreement0-4 apartMixed5-8 apartDisagreement9+ apart
Based on variance. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.