Federation Board Game | Gameplay & Review

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Did my own playthrough recently. I got confirmation that the character abilities do not need to be used the VERY NEXT time you perform that action, just whenever you want to.

[@genestanford7988]

I know I'm late to the party, but I just bought this game and am looking forward to playing it! At 59:47, page 17 of the rulebook states that you pay the cost and take the better benefit (" Since you have already traded once with this stall, you get a better bonus in exchange for the same cost".) The example given is the exact one Frances did, so I think she spends the one and gets the three at the cost of one. Thanks for the playthrough! I am a visual learner and I find all of your videos extremely helpful for getting an excellent handle on where to start.

[@explor8758]

Thank you Frances and Anthony for the great gameplay and review 😊 We, Dimitri (one of the author) and I (Explor8 publisher) will be in Las Vegas in September at the World series of Board Gaming (WSBG Vegas). We will maybe have the opportunity to meet you and gamers there?

[@AntLabGames]

We will try to get out there but can’t make any promises. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and a great game!

[@julesindahouse]

Thanks for the video! I'm learning the game and following through with the rules. Duly noted that you stated this was not a rules teach. However this may help. I have the French rules as well as the English translation, which introduces ambiguity'. At 12'45" you have a question. On page 30 of the rulebook. The rules '1E1 to 2E3' that read beginning with - "One of the next time you perform and action on Neo......" Should really say- 'On one of your next times on Neo....' So optional on any future turns on Neo.

[@kenalbert7759]

I really like the way this game plays. I'm sure it will take a couple of play throughs to get it down, but you guys made it look like a lot of fun. Thanks for another great video that shows us why we play these games.....the FUN!!!

[@AntLabGames]

Thanks! It’s a keeper!

[@justagirlwhogames949]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the 2-player playthrough.

[@AntLabGames]

You’re most welcome!!

[@trenthogan4212]

A great playthrough of an excellent game. Audio and Video A++. This one if my all-time worker placement games and I've only just purchased the game and have had maybe 4 plays.

[@AntLabGames]

This is one of our favorites!

[@matt7912-j9p]

Played this for the first time today. Thanks for the great playthrough.

[@SuperFilip333]

Thank you for the video. Just bought Federation Deluxe. ❤

[@TheDarktater]

Can't wait to get this one. Thanks guys!

[@bryanwinston8820]

Finally got to the end of this play through! I'd already ordered this, its just backed up so I'm waiting for the shipment. Supposed to be this month so very excited.

[@harleygrattan2851]

This game has finally come to Australia, 2024! I played it in a games library at Cancon and I loved it. My friends were not sure about it. I’ve ordered a copy for it.

[@greginfla_1]

Just FYI, I messaged the publisher and thanked them for putting the game on BGA. But I also cursed them in my message because the online play made me rush to buy a copy. (But in my message, I credited your play-through video for teaching/convincing me to purchase the game.)

[@AntLabGames]

@@greginfla_1 this is one of our absolute favorites! Thanks for the credit, and hope you enjoy the game in its “tabletop” form.

[@randalladkins7452]

Great playthrough! Really helped me learn this game! Also it looks like it plays great at two without too much fiddliness or an annoying shared ai third player. 48:55 - based on another rules teach I watched, I believe Francis is supposed to drop to the bottom of the section of the accreditation track that she can pay for, not the top of it.

[@bol2pate]

You forgot to score the special project in the middle ! I think you finish tied with this one :p Nice video ! thanks Frances for "favorite game of the year so far" :D

[@AntLabGames]

Insane tie!

[@Faceoff1965]

Hi guys, I’ve been watching you guys for a long time and think you are great. I’m glad to see that you’ve reduced your time on new games and playing through games already in your possession.. I can’t watch your live steams as I live in London UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧. Good luck and look forward to seeing more game play through - especially dice games. 👍

[@AntLabGames]

Hey thanks for watching! We will keep the time difference in mind as we do have several friends and viewers overseas that miss out on Livestreams. We have some time during (our) day occasionally, so we will see what we can do :-)

[@Listan1]

Oh I had thought this game lost too much at 2 player, which is always our player count. But sounds like you all think it’s still excellent at 2? What is the complexity and game length similar to? Sub-Ark Nova? Much more than like Lost Ruins of Arnak in terms of game length and complexity?

[@AntLabGames]

I’d say it’s thinker than Arnak and plays in a reasonable timeframe.

[@bryanwinston8820]

Mrs. Ant Lab (Frances?) said this hasn't been quick and I think it played quickly, tho I have been watching this off and on for most of the week. Great play through.

[@AntLabGames]

Thanks! It was actually faster than it seemed. Maybe because we played two games in a row and it was very late when we finished up.

[@reed4764]

Just wondering if you guys have got this to the table much since posting this video. And how you still feel about it. Considering purchasing it now that it is available at our FLGS but the price at $99 is a bit steep.

[@AntLabGames]

This is a game Frances keeps wanting to get back to the table. Unfortunately we’ve been so behind on our review queue that we haven’t played anything outside of what’s on that list. Soon though. Frances still loves it and refers to Federation as the best game she’s played in 2023.

[@reed4764]

​@@AntLabGamescheers. Looking forward to your top 10s of the year.

[@chrisjohnphillips6352]

Thanks for the great video! Do you find this to be more strategical or tactical?

[@AntLabGames]

Strategic for sure

[@fernandocastro1468]

That was great, can’t wait to play this one

[@AntLabGames]

Thanks!

[@tbga1970]

Great video. Was hoping it was Star Trek related, but it still looks good!

[@AntLabGames]

Those were my first thoughts as well…

[@bookaddict777]

I would love to tell you what I thought of the game, but my brain has melted just watching :)

[@ChromaTick360]

That was a fun playthrough. Shouldn't the game have ended in a tie though? You forgot to count the Joint Major Project when scoring.

[@AntLabGames]

Yes, I believe you are correct! Makes the ending even better!

[@ChromaTick360]

@@AntLabGames Definitely made the ending more epic!

[@TheSludgeMan]

Will you guys do a top 10 from 2023?

[@alexreichline]

49:12 Anthony’s accreditation was at level 3. Should he have gotten 4 or only 3 points for winning the row?

[@josyuen4207]

Thank you so much. Ticked off all the items on my list especially for a two player game. Excellent play through. Hope to pick this up in the near future.

[@AntLabGames]

Well worth it! Thank you!

[@RedBird77]

Fantastic content as usual.

[@AntLabGames]

Thanks!

[@chuckcase1023]

Love this game! Thanks for showing a 2p playthrough! FYI, the Erudite tile doesn’t have to be used on the next time… my rules say “ONE of the next time…”

[@AntLabGames]

It’s kind of a weird translation.

[@bryanwinston8820]

@@AntLabGames It was translated by someone who speaks french as their primary language I think, thats how you'd say that in French.

[@bol2pate]

Btw you played the "Deluxe version" and EGG will only distribute this version in the US :) And the back of the board is different (the Senat is different and green planet is different)

[@AntLabGames]

That is correct! We never played the other side but I knew there was a way to change the advanced machines.

[@trenthogan4212]

I have the Deluxe version and I am Canadian. The Deluxe is in most all stores here.

[@davidgodfrey880]

Are you keeping only 100 games? Or are you going to restart growing your collection? if you're staying at 100 - would be interested in know what game 'drops out' when you add a game (like this) in.

[@AntLabGames]

Great question and we have some work to do on putting our 100 games in order so we can do this.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Good for you for not taking cash. Okay, a free game is still pretty good incentive to leave a positive review, and EG KNOWS that, so that's why they hand them out. Personally, I'm sick of watching 'paid content' channels and can't delete them fast enough. Every game is 'phenomenal' if you know what I mean. Now, you get people in the middle of board game plays segueing into talking about mouthwash or cell phone plans. It's just ridiculous.

[@JB-ym4up]

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