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2 reviewers
2 lists
133 games ranked
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Reviewers(2)

Dorfromantik: Sakura
1Dorfromantik: Sakura
Jess
1002.54
Aug 2, 2025
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Ultimate Railroads
1Ultimate Railroads
Shawn
1002.78
Aug 2, 2025
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Channel Statistics

Weight Preferences
Channel Average2.66(Medium)
Global Average2.67(Medium)
By Reviewer
Jess2.54
Shawn2.78
Game Family Distribution
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Top Mechanics
1. Solo / Solitaire Game5.1%
2. Hand Management4.9%
3. End Game Bonuses4.6%
4. Variable Player Powers4.0%
5. Set Collection4.0%
6. Open Drafting4.0%
7. Variable Set-up3.7%
8. Worker Placement2.9%
9. Tile Placement2.8%
10. Dice Rolling2.7%

Ranking ComparisonsGames ranked by 2+ reviewers

Min reviewers:2
GameAvgConsensusJessShawn
AnachronyAnachrony4.5Agreement
5
4
EverdellEverdell5.5Mixed
2
9
Gaia ProjectGaia Project6.0Mixed
10
2
Dorfromantik: SakuraDorfromantik: Sakura6.5Disagreement
1
12
Dune: ImperiumDune: Imperium7.0Mixed
11
3
Lost Ruins of ArnakLost Ruins of Arnak8.5Disagreement
3
14
Ultimate RailroadsUltimate Railroads8.5Disagreement
16
1
Planet UnknownPlanet Unknown10.0Agreement
9
11
A Feast for OdinA Feast for Odin11.0Mixed
14
8
Sea Salt & PaperSea Salt & Paper13.5Disagreement
20
7
Ark NovaArk Nova14.5Disagreement
4
25
TapestryTapestry14.5Disagreement
8
21
Terraforming MarsTerraforming Mars17.5Disagreement
6
29
Welcome To...Welcome To...20.5Disagreement
13
28
Dwellings of EldervaleDwellings of Eldervale21.0Agreement
19
23
Between Two Castles of Mad King LudwigBetween Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig22.5Disagreement
15
30
HorrifiedHorrified25.0Disagreement
18
32
Western LegendsWestern Legends26.0Disagreement
46
6
CarcassonneCarcassonne27.0Disagreement
32
22
Hadrian's WallHadrian's Wall27.0Agreement
28
26
Near and FarNear and Far27.5Disagreement
37
18
CascadiaCascadia29.5Disagreement
7
52
DraftosaurusDraftosaurus30.5Disagreement
42
19
Caverna: The Cave FarmersCaverna: The Cave Farmers31.5Disagreement
17
46
OrléansOrléans32.0Disagreement
54
10
Marvel Champions: The Card GameMarvel Champions: The Card Game32.5Mixed
29
36
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions IncorporatedClank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated34.0Disagreement
48
20
ParadeParade34.0Agreement
34
34
SCOUTSCOUT34.0Disagreement
44
24
Stardew Valley: The Board GameStardew Valley: The Board Game36.0Disagreement
27
45
Marvel UnitedMarvel United39.5Disagreement
24
55
ViticultureViticulture40.0Disagreement
47
33
Heat: Pedal to the MetalHeat: Pedal to the Metal40.5Mixed
38
43
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the NorthImperial Settlers: Empires of the North44.5Disagreement
40
49
CourtisansCourtisans46.0Disagreement
36
56
Fields of ArleFields of Arle47.5Disagreement
26
69
Bus & StopBus & Stop48.5Agreement
49
48
BotanikBotanik49.0Disagreement
58
40
DownforceDownforce50.5Disagreement
64
37
SuburbiaSuburbia55.0Mixed
51
59
Spirit IslandSpirit Island56.0Disagreement
81
31
Architects of the West KingdomArchitects of the West Kingdom57.5Disagreement
74
41
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding GameStar Wars: The Deckbuilding Game60.0Disagreement
50
70
TiletumTiletum62.0Disagreement
52
72
Beacon PatrolBeacon Patrol63.0Disagreement
31
95
The Manhattan Project: Energy EmpireThe Manhattan Project: Energy Empire65.0Disagreement
56
74
Tidal Blades: Heroes of the ReefTidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef66.5Agreement
67
66
ScytheScythe68.5Disagreement
79
58
BärenparkBärenpark69.0Disagreement
39
99
Tribes of the WindTribes of the Wind69.5Disagreement
59
80
Consensus:Agreement0-4 ranks apartMixed5-8 ranks apartDisagreement9+ ranks apart
Based on variance in rankings. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
Anachrony
Anachrony
Agreement Consensus
4.5Avg Rank
4
Shawn
5
Jess
Everdell
Everdell
Mixed Consensus
5.5Avg Rank
2
Jess
9
Shawn
Gaia Project
Gaia Project
Mixed Consensus
6.0Avg Rank
2
Shawn
10
Jess
Dorfromantik: Sakura
Dorfromantik: Sakura
Disagreement Consensus
6.5Avg Rank
1
Jess
12
Shawn
Dune: Imperium
Dune: Imperium
Mixed Consensus
7.0Avg Rank
3
Shawn
11
Jess
Lost Ruins of Arnak
Lost Ruins of Arnak
Disagreement Consensus
8.5Avg Rank
3
Jess
14
Shawn
Ultimate Railroads
Ultimate Railroads
Disagreement Consensus
8.5Avg Rank
1
Shawn
16
Jess
Planet Unknown
Planet Unknown
Agreement Consensus
10.0Avg Rank
9
Jess
11
Shawn
A Feast for Odin
A Feast for Odin
Mixed Consensus
11.0Avg Rank
8
Shawn
14
Jess
Sea Salt & Paper
Sea Salt & Paper
Disagreement Consensus
13.5Avg Rank
7
Shawn
20
Jess
Ark Nova
Ark Nova
Disagreement Consensus
14.5Avg Rank
4
Jess
25
Shawn
Tapestry
Tapestry
Disagreement Consensus
14.5Avg Rank
8
Jess
21
Shawn
Terraforming Mars
Terraforming Mars
Disagreement Consensus
17.5Avg Rank
6
Jess
29
Shawn
Welcome To...
Welcome To...
Disagreement Consensus
20.5Avg Rank
13
Jess
28
Shawn
Dwellings of Eldervale
Dwellings of Eldervale
Agreement Consensus
21.0Avg Rank
19
Jess
23
Shawn
Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig
Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig
Disagreement Consensus
22.5Avg Rank
15
Jess
30
Shawn
Horrified
Horrified
Disagreement Consensus
25.0Avg Rank
18
Jess
32
Shawn
Western Legends
Western Legends
Disagreement Consensus
26.0Avg Rank
6
Shawn
46
Jess
Carcassonne
Carcassonne
Disagreement Consensus
27.0Avg Rank
22
Shawn
32
Jess
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Agreement Consensus
27.0Avg Rank
26
Shawn
28
Jess
Near and Far
Near and Far
Disagreement Consensus
27.5Avg Rank
18
Shawn
37
Jess
Cascadia
Cascadia
Disagreement Consensus
29.5Avg Rank
7
Jess
52
Shawn
Draftosaurus
Draftosaurus
Disagreement Consensus
30.5Avg Rank
19
Shawn
42
Jess
Caverna: The Cave Farmers
Caverna: The Cave Farmers
Disagreement Consensus
31.5Avg Rank
17
Jess
46
Shawn
Orléans
Orléans
Disagreement Consensus
32.0Avg Rank
10
Shawn
54
Jess
Marvel Champions: The Card Game
Marvel Champions: The Card Game
Mixed Consensus
32.5Avg Rank
29
Jess
36
Shawn
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated
Disagreement Consensus
34.0Avg Rank
20
Shawn
48
Jess
Parade
Parade
Agreement Consensus
34.0Avg Rank
34
Shawn
34
Jess
SCOUT
SCOUT
Disagreement Consensus
34.0Avg Rank
24
Shawn
44
Jess
Stardew Valley: The Board Game
Stardew Valley: The Board Game
Disagreement Consensus
36.0Avg Rank
27
Jess
45
Shawn
Marvel United
Marvel United
Disagreement Consensus
39.5Avg Rank
24
Jess
55
Shawn
Viticulture
Viticulture
Disagreement Consensus
40.0Avg Rank
33
Shawn
47
Jess
Heat: Pedal to the Metal
Heat: Pedal to the Metal
Mixed Consensus
40.5Avg Rank
38
Jess
43
Shawn
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
Disagreement Consensus
44.5Avg Rank
40
Jess
49
Shawn
Courtisans
Courtisans
Disagreement Consensus
46.0Avg Rank
36
Jess
56
Shawn
Fields of Arle
Fields of Arle
Disagreement Consensus
47.5Avg Rank
26
Jess
69
Shawn
Bus & Stop
Bus & Stop
Agreement Consensus
48.5Avg Rank
48
Shawn
49
Jess
Botanik
Botanik
Disagreement Consensus
49.0Avg Rank
40
Shawn
58
Jess
Downforce
Downforce
Disagreement Consensus
50.5Avg Rank
37
Shawn
64
Jess
Suburbia
Suburbia
Mixed Consensus
55.0Avg Rank
51
Jess
59
Shawn
Spirit Island
Spirit Island
Disagreement Consensus
56.0Avg Rank
31
Shawn
81
Jess
Architects of the West Kingdom
Architects of the West Kingdom
Disagreement Consensus
57.5Avg Rank
41
Shawn
74
Jess
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
Disagreement Consensus
60.0Avg Rank
50
Jess
70
Shawn
Tiletum
Tiletum
Disagreement Consensus
62.0Avg Rank
52
Jess
72
Shawn
Beacon Patrol
Beacon Patrol
Disagreement Consensus
63.0Avg Rank
31
Jess
95
Shawn
The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
Disagreement Consensus
65.0Avg Rank
56
Jess
74
Shawn
Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef
Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef
Agreement Consensus
66.5Avg Rank
66
Shawn
67
Jess
Scythe
Scythe
Disagreement Consensus
68.5Avg Rank
58
Shawn
79
Jess
Bärenpark
Bärenpark
Disagreement Consensus
69.0Avg Rank
39
Jess
99
Shawn
Tribes of the Wind
Tribes of the Wind
Disagreement Consensus
69.5Avg Rank
59
Jess
80
Shawn
Consensus Legend:
Agreement0-4 apartMixed5-8 apartDisagreement9+ apart
Based on variance. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
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