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Sweet Lands is a heavyweight Euro-style strategy game where players build candy empires and cities of sweets. With over 200 cards, 14 unique characters, and 449 wooden tokens, players compete to claim the crown of confections through careful resource management and strategic planning.

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The Verdict

based on 11 reviews

Positive 0%
Visually appealing with a charming and unique theme
Deep and strategic gameplay with multiple paths to victory
High replayability due to asymmetric player powers and a large variety of cards and map layouts
High-quality components and production value
Very long playtime, especially at higher player counts
Lengthy and cumbersome setup process
Hefty rules overhead that can be difficult to teach
Low player interaction, often described as a 'multiplayer solitaire' experience
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Board of it, Tally and FarrellArticleTop List

The video offers a highly positive preview and review of the physical board game Sweet Lands, with the channel declaring it their favorite game played this year. It includes an overview, a review section, and final thoughts on this complex Euro-style game.

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Should I Buy This Board Game, Chris (The Dice Tower)Video

The reviewer expresses strong enthusiasm for 'Sweet Lands,' highlighting its engaging complex Eurogame mechanics and high replayability, making it a game he wants to revisit often.

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Cardboard East, JayVideo

The video from Cardboard East provides a comprehensive review of the physical board game Sweet Lands, featuring an unboxing, a rules overview, and the reviewer's personal thoughts on why they like the game.

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The Dice Tower, Wendy, Chris, and Mike DelisioVideo

Sweet Lands is a complex, heavyweight Euro-style board game focused on city building and resource management. The Dice Tower reviewers found the gameplay rich and rewarding, with one considering it a potential top 100 game, despite its large table footprint and numerous components.

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Tim Chuon, Tim ChuonVideo

The reviewer highly enjoyed 'Sweet Lands,' praising its rewarding mechanics, refreshing income phase, and satisfying depth that exceeded his expectations, despite minor issues with backtracking actions and occasionally confusing citizen cards.

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Bad At Boardgames, Brad Lake and Toph FergusonVideo

The "Bad At Boardgames" channel delivers a deep dive into the physical board game "Sweet Lands," evaluating this crunchy, heavyweight Euro game with a confectionery theme. The review covers mechanics, player count, and overall impressions, culminating in individual host ratings.

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Board Gaming Ramblings, Phil and RyanVideo

The video provides a detailed preview of Sweet Lands, a heavy Eurogame. It covers gameplay, mechanisms, and production, aiming to help viewers decide on backing its Kickstarter campaign.

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Board Game SanctuaryVideo

The video provides a positive review of the physical board game Sweet Lands, exploring its Euro-game mechanics and puzzling elements. It highlights the game's enduring appeal and improved experience over time.

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No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffa, John LaRuffaVideo

John LaRuffa from No Fluff Solo Gaming provides a detailed solo playthrough of the physical board game Sweet Lands. He demonstrates the gameplay mechanics and shares his positive impressions and strategic insights on the game from a solo perspective.

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One Board Family, Ryan and PhilArticleTop List

Sweet Lands is a highly enjoyable heavy Eurogame with a delightful candy theme, offering deep strategic choices through worker placement, engine building, and hand management. The game promises excellent replayability with its diverse character abilities and multiple paths to victory.

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Board Game QuestArticle

Sweet Lands is a visually stunning, heavy Eurogame that is brutally tight and complex despite its cute dessert theme. The reviewer found its deep strategy, high replayability, and unique card play to be engaging, though noted its significant playtime and limited player interaction.

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