First Look at the Ada's Dream Prototype ~ The Great Thinkers Series | Board Game Preview

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How could we resist checking out the Great Thinkers Series?! In this alternative history game about the life of Ada Lovelace, a 19th century mathematician who's algorithms underpinned Babbage's "analytical engine." This one will certainly get your brain working hard as you try to optimise out the many potential steps of your turn - just the way Ada would've wanted (we assume... :)). Now we'll be eagerly awaiting the Great Themers Series... Note: Prototype game featured, art, components & rules subject to change. This is an unpaid preview and as with all of our content, consists of our honest thoughts and opinions. Coming to Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/adas-dream For more game info: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413469/adas-dream Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:19 Theme overview 01:03 Gameplay overview 07:14 ✅ The Analytical engine equations puzzle 09:25 ✅ The Programming tiles puzzle 10:51 ✅ Tight gameplay experience 13:05 ✅ Point salad 14:08 ❔More abstract than thematic 16:14 ❔Not the smoothest flow, long player turns 18:14 😕 A few easily forgotten rules 19:34 😕 Inconsistent icon use (in the prototype) 19:57 Wrap up Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. #boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺