2026Martino Chiacchiera, Michele "Pablo" Granocchia
- Videos
- 20
- Creators
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Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players60 - 120 min
Exactly As Planned
2026Ben Neumann, Steve Krause
- Videos
- 6
- Creators
- 2
Mostly reviews and unboxings. Exactly As Planned is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 2 unboxings.
1 - 5 players
5 - 10 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Exactly As Planned is a five-minute cooperative game played in real time. Players race against the clock in the last few minutes of their complex heist. Each player will gather the tools necessary to satisfy their collection of jobs. Tools are not used up, so the same tool can help to complete multiple jobs at the same time. More efficient combinations of tools and jobs divided between players will allow the team to successfully complete one of several heist scenarios before the time is up and the thieves are discovered. Once the team masters the fundamental elements of the game, communication restrictions are introduced. A member of the heist crawling through the ducts is unable to communicate as freely as the computer specialist in the van. One team member might be speaking only in questions, a second might have to stare at the ceiling, and a third might be restricted to saying only "yes" or "no". The game includes five Heists that provide a wide variety in gameplay, including the newly added Solo and Duo Heists. Each Heist provides a completely different way to play the game, including setup, gameplay, and victory. -description from the designer
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Which Exactly As Planned video should I watch?
Exactly As Planned has 6 videos from 2 creators: 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 1 playthrough and 2 unboxings. They date from 2025 to August 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Learn & Play | Exactly As Planned Duo Hiest" by Gaming With The Powers, which runs 20 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Exactly As Planned - Straight Up Solo with John LaRuffa" by No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffa. To see it played, watch "Gamefound Preview: Exactly As Planned Solo Playthrough" by Gaming With The Powers.
If you like it, try Firesiege: A Feralis Story, Take Time, The Game or Level 10, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Exactly As Planned
From BoardGameGeek:
Exactly As Planned is a five-minute cooperative game played in real time. Players race against the clock in the last few minutes of their complex heist. Each player will gather the tools necessary to satisfy their collection of jobs. Tools are not used up, so the same tool can help to complete multiple jobs at the same time. More efficient combinations of tools and jobs divided between players will allow the team to successfully complete one of several heist scenarios before the time is up and the thieves are discovered. Once the team masters the fundamental elements of the game, communication restrictions are introduced. A member of the heist crawling through the ducts is unable to communicate as freely as the computer specialist in the van. One team member might be speaking only in questions, a second might have to stare at the ceiling, and a third might be restricted to saying only "yes" or "no". The game includes five Heists that provide a wide variety in gameplay, including the newly added Solo and Duo Heists. Each Heist provides a completely different way to play the game, including setup, gameplay, and victory. -description from the designer
Designers
Ben Neumann, Steve Krause
Artist
Josh Tufts
Publisher
No Sharks
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Card GamePuzzle
Mechanics