Kelp Review - Two Player Asymmetric Nom Nom Noms

[@ekconley6429]

Why did a friend have to ask me what I knew about this game and 'make' me find out?!?!? This sounds cool, unfortunately I don't 'need' more games and our 2 player only games don't get a ton of play. When hearing about this game, my mind automatically goes to Raptor... solely because it's a 2p head to head asymmetrical game involving animals. Very different and the asymmetry seems very thematic to the animals (especially the octopus being in learning/problem solving mode). Thanks for the video!

[@sonjamuller9397]

The mechanics seem to feel so thematic and match the natural behaviors so well. And the art looks gorgeous. Thank you for the helpful review, I am afraid due to the heavy bluffing component it is unfortunately not for me. But I hope the game gets lots of love from players who enjoy this type of game.

[@sphinx9517]

What do u mean when u save heavy bluffing. I’m new to big board games

[@sonjamuller9397]

@@sphinx9517 I just mean the social interaction component that you have to bluff about what you are doing in order to win, like deceiving the opponent. Sorry i can't explain well.

[@ShadowParalyzer]

​@@sonjamuller9397 I don't think the bluffing is necessarily a social component in this game. The bluffing seems to be related to swapping the blocks around. So the Shark would be like: Hmm... did the octopus get swapped? Or did he swap a trap instead? Or maybe none of the above and the octopus is just messing with me. You, the player, don't have to verbally say anything to your opponent.

[@Floreffe_]

Thanks @Boardgameco!👌🏻 Did you try or read about all the Kickstarter extensions and cards, tiles which extend the shark and octopus tactics possibilities? What’s your opinion? Increasing your mark? Thanks!

[@paolobingham3045]

Thanks for the review! I may be out for this one

[@a-c-m]

The game has some awesome artwork ! In terms of game design, it reminds me of “Pagan: Fate of Roanoke”. How would you compare those two ? Which one would you rate higher ? (Ie “play this, not that…” - I have the feeling I won’t need Kelp AND Pagan, so which one should I go for ?)

[@Jonaelize]

I have played both. Kelp only on TTS. In my opinion Kelp plays faster and is simpler. Pagan has probably more replayability with more cards and scenarios, but an entrance barrier since you need to build your deck first. It also plays longer. Both have nice themes, although I find Kelp's theme more unique.

[@a-c-m]

@@Jonaelize Thanks, very helpful. So it might be worthwhile getting both after all…

[@jordanahamed4316]

This looks great! Thanks for rhe walkthrough

[@MsGinahidesout]

I really WANT to like this game. It's beautiful and has qualities I like such as asymmetry and deck building. And yet I don't think I'd play it. 😢

[@jamessullivan5168]

So, what did the prototype have in the box to represent the shark? Just wondering, as it seems like a needed component. At least include a block with shark art. Good thing you have Lego figs.

[@wonderbowgames]

we included the Lego shark in the prototype :) the final game will have a Shark mini

[@andyn2854]

I think every prototype review has had the LEGO shark, so I think they included it in the prototype copy.

[@jamessullivan5168]

@@wonderbowgames Thanks for the clarification. It sounded like Alex had one.

[@LegoAssassin098]

I like the art style! I don't know if it was intentional, but it's actually spelled "Asymmetric". One S, Two M. I struggle with that word.

[@BoardGameCo]

Fixed thanks!

[@CarlosRodriguez-ez3ls]

Fantastic review. Thx!

[@BoardGameCo]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@nerdyjawsh]

Looks great but 50 buck for a two player only game is a little steep.

[@abhaynaik9320]

Take an extra shift

[@corsel6911]

Is this similar to King or Kong adapted to two player?

[@justmakingthistoreply5085]

What is wifum?

[@andyn2854]

He responded to me above: it's WIFOM, meaning Wine In Front Of Me, a reference to the bluffing scene from The Princess Bride.

[@BoardGameCo]

Thanks Andy!

[@justmakingthistoreply5085]

@@andyn2854 appreciate it

[@lukedavis3953]

So this or Ahoy?

[@Wylie288]

You can buy Ahoy now.

[@stormburns]

So what 2 Player Root should have been?

[@BoardGameCo]

Lol to an extent :)

[@anab0lic]

Difficult to comprehend everything you are saying when you talk this fast...

[@namethem00]

I listen on 1.25. Bwahaha

[@andyn2854]

I was going to say “just slow it to .75” but there’s some words he’s saying I can’t for the life of me understand… when he’s talking about thinking / double-thinking, it sounds like “why-fum”? I’m sure I’ll feel stupid when I realize what he meant. 😂

[@BoardGameCo]

wifom :) It's not a common concept, it's from Princess Bride

[@andyn2854]

@@BoardGameCo that makes total sense, thanks for responding.

[@ea_gaming]

I listen at 2x and it’s perfect!