Flatiron: Bigger Box, Smaller Player Count ~ the new title from the designers of The White Castle
232We’re checking out Flatiron by Ludonova (thank you to joeyfam member Trina for ferrying this to Australia for us!) the latest board game from the renowned designers behind White Castle and Red Cathedral. Known for packing huge euro strategy into small packages, Flatiron is designed exclusively for 1-2 players, offering a head-to-head strategic experience set in the heart of New York.
More information about the game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409693/flatiron
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Theme overview
01:05 Mechanics overview
04:51 ❔ The table presence does the thematic heavy lifting
05:58 ✅ Tension 1: Worker placement blocking
07:10 ✅ Tension 2: Engine-building or building building?
08:55 ✅ Asymmetry
11:02 ❔ Less tension = less for us (but maybe for you!)
13:08 ❌ Starts to feel a bit repetitive (despite the variations in the box)
14:47 ✅ Accessibility
15:57 Solo mode
18:35 Our Ratings & Wrap Up
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