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In Sprocketforge, players act as artificers building a magical factory using rotating enchanted gears to produce mana and complete orders to earn renown. Players must carefully manage and rotate their machinery to optimize production and outscore their opponents.

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The Verdict

based on 9 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Tactile, satisfying rotating gear mechanism
Easy to learn and teach
Follow actions keep all players engaged
Quality components and strong toy factor
Mentally taxing; can cause analysis paralysis
Advanced powers have unclear rules and balance
Little discovery after first play
Added downtime and low interaction
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GamingTrendArticle

“Sprocketforge's gears wound their way into my heart, and their toy factor will do the same to you if you give them a chance.”

90
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JonGetsGames, Getting GamesVideo

“So, yeah, that's my initial impression of Sprocket Forge. Super high. Uh this is a game that I really want to get played again. I really want to show other people, which is surprising because again, I'm not generally super into recipe fulfillment”(11:54)

90
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Unfiltered Gamer, Unfiltered GamerVideo

“Overall, Sprocket Forge is an excellent game. It does a wonderful job and it does exactly what it's trying to do. If you're looking for a game that is an engine builder that has a kind of unique tactile feel, then this is definitely one I highly suggest.”(18:42)

85
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Legends of Nerdvana, Legends of NerdvanaVideo

“I liked it the first time. I liked it with the base rules, but I liked it more with the advanced rules. Um, it added just a little bit more meat, which is make gave it a little bit more tension, which is what I appreciate.”(19:32)

80
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GeekDad, Paul BensonArticle

“Overall, Sprocketforge is a genuinely fun puzzle of a board game with satisfying mechanics. The gameplay is easy to learn, with the challenge for players being to look at what options are available to them each turn, and make choices appropriately.”

80
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Zatu GamesArticle

“Sprocketforge is a cog-nitve and tactile delight, but just like real factory work, it is not one for anyone looking for a relaxing time.”

70
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Meeple Mountain, Thomas WellsArticle

“The game accomplishes what many games do not, which is creating a good clean system that is satisfying to operate, reasonably competitive, and evocative of running some kind of steam powered monstrosity. Sprocketforge is a dorky good time, I recommend.”

70
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Hungry Gamer, Hungry GamerVideo

“This is a clever little game, it looks very cool.”(8:27)

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The Dice Tower, The Dice TowerVideo

“I like the concept of Sprocket Forge. I think that the the way that this is put together is it especially with these upgrade components is really really nice. I will say that the board itself the game itself, even with all this nicety out there, is a little dull looking”(1:36)

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