Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I recently received a complimentary review copy of Pitch Out from Hachette Boardgames UK, and it’s a great little flicking game. It reminded me of all the fun I’ve had over the years with Catacombs, Cube Quest, Flick em up and other similar games. So I thought this would be an opportune time to explore flicking games a little deeper. Which features crop up time and again in these chaotic dexterity games? In this video, I’ll be looking at 10 mechanisms frequently utilised - and if you fancy designing a flicking game yourself, this might be a good place to start!
I recently received a complimentary review copy of Pitch Out from Hachette Boardgames UK, and it’s a great little flicking game. It reminded me of all the fun I’ve had over the years with Catacombs, Cube Quest, Flick em up and other similar games. So I thought this would be an opportune time to explore flicking games a little deeper. Which features crop up time and again in these chaotic dexterity games? In this video, I’ll be looking at 10 mechanisms frequently utilised - and if you fancy designing a flicking game yourself, this might be a good place to start!
