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Octocube: Review

Octocube - Review Information: Mechanics:  Drafting, Set Collection, Magnets Player Age:  8+ Player Count:  2 - 4 Players Game Designer:  Karl Lange Game Artist:  Clément Masson BGG Weight: 1.00 Publisher:  Sit Down! Time to Play:  25 Minutes  Year Published:  2024 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the VR Distribution. Introduction: Octocube is a magnetic set collection game encompassed by a fun nautical theme. For starters, magnet-based games are far and few between so the attraction of this game is automatic. However, what makes this game truly special is that the player piece is a six-sided octopus that collects treasure at the bottom of the sea. The octopus grabs a hold of whatever they desires (tiles) one piece at a time as they moves throughout the grid. Players will recall their octocube to score points for sets of the same tile type. This, while also building their own 4 by 5 grid to score points...