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Jun 20, 2025·Review·04:07·44·Watch on YouTube

Why I'm Obsessed with Putting Cubes on Tiny Spaceships! Red Dog Junction by @waterworksgames

The Game Bard

The Game Bard

Watch “Why I'm Obsessed with Putting Cubes on Tiny Spaceships! Red Dog Junction by @waterworksgames,” a board game review on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by The Game Bard on YouTube:

Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waterworks/red-dog-junction Red Dog Junction combines cowboys, spaceships, and GOLD in this delightfully tactile pick-up-and-deliver board game! Join me as I explore this space western adventure where you'll mine resources, build engines, and race for victory points in the galactic frontier. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Simple 2-action turn structure • Tactile cube-loading gameplay • Engine building mechanics • Economic manipulation strategies • Why those gold cubes are absolutely worth it! ⭐ My Take: Light-to-moderate complexity with quick turns and fantastic tactile elements. Perfect for gamers who love spatial movement and engine building! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Theme 0:12 - What is Red Dog Junction? 0:35 - How to Play 1:04 - Card Market & Engine Building 1:16 - Spatial Movement & Planets 1:36 - Red Dog Junction Hub 2:04 - Victory Conditions 2:14 - Those Amazing Gold Cubes! 2:46 - Game End & Complexity 3:09 - Final Thoughts 3:49 - Verdict & Subscribe Let me know your favorite cube color in the comments - mine's definitely gold! 🏆 Kickstarter Preview Review Copy Provided PROTOTYPE Copy Used I wrote the song in this video Hear more of my Board Game Songs here: https://games.lincolnhoppe.com/board-game-music/ About me: Lincoln Hoppe @lincolnhoppe https://lincolnhoppe.com Instagram https://instagram.com/lincolnhoppe Tiktok https://tiktok.com/@lincolnhoppe The Game Bard is my dedicated Board Gaming Channel Instagram https://instagram.com/thegamebard Tiktok https://tiktok.com/@thegamebard #RedDogJunction #BoardGameReview #SpaceCowboys #TheGameBard #TabletopGaming #EngineBuilding #BoardGames #GoldCubes #SpaceWestern #GameReview #PickUpAndDeliver #TactileGaming #BoardGameCommunity #TabletopTuesday #BoardGameNight #BoardGameGeek #BGG #TabletopReview #BoardGameAddict #GameNight #TabletopGames #BoardGameLife #GameReviewer #IndieGames #BoardGameCollection #TabletopFun #GameDesign #BoardGameLove #TabletopCommunity #GameTime #BoardGameRecommendation #NewBoardGame #ResourceManagement #EconomicGame #SpatialMovement #CubeGame #ActionSelection #HandManagement #SetCollection #NetworkBuilding #TradeGame #StrategyGame

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Red Dog Junction

Red Dog Junction

2026·Tyler Cheves, Brendon Cheves

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12
Creators
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Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Red Dog Junction is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 5 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, 1 unboxings, and 1 other video.

2 - 5 players
30 - 90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Red Dog Junction, from BoardGameGeek:

Red Dog Junction is a fast-paced board game of high-stakes trading, crew-building, and strategic maneuvering in the far reaches of space. As the captain of a rogue freighter, players navigate the lawless frontier, mining valuable resources, salvaging lost cargo, and making high-risk trades at the notorious Red Dog Junction. Rival captains compete for fortune, and deception is always an option. Each turn, players take two actions, moving their ships between bases, planets, the fence at Honest Joe's Haberdashery, the Red Dog trading exchange, and deep space. They mine for ore, salvage wreckage, trade on the ever-shifting market, and recruit crew members to improve efficiency. Upgrading ship storage, hiring specialist officers, and executing powerful one-time boosts provide strategic advantages. The game ends when all the gold is stored in player bases, making timing and resource management critical. With a dynamic economy driven by player actions, Red Dog Junction offers a blend of worker placement, deck-building, pick-up-and-delivery, and market manipulation. The game plays about 15-20 minutes per player, creating a rich and highly interactive experience that rewards clever planning, risk-taking, and strategic maneuvering in a shifting economy. -description from the publisher

Designers

Tyler Cheves, Brendon Cheves

Artist

Marie Bergeron

Publisher

Waterworks Games

Categories

Science FictionSpace Exploration

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Deck BuildingMarket & Trading
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