Bonsai - How To Play

[@RiaJaize]

I usually find your videos from Board Game Arena. They're always easy to watch and understand; your organization is top-notch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - very glad to know they've been helpful. Happy gaming!

[@TrinityVista]

Are we not going to talk about how smooth that throw & catch was at the start of the video? 😎

[@peterburgess7552]

I love how you and Paula tied with 108 points each and Chaz had a total of 4. Made me laugh.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hopefully he does better next time 😉

[@toffah]

Ahhh, maybe he misunderstood the rules. Point him in the direction of this video! 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@toffahGood idea!

[@TobiasJoe85]

Rodney, you are a gem to the boardgame industry. Thank you and your team for such clear and concise instructions!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Tobias - really glad you're enjoying :)

[@ClaeFace]

Name a man who’s aging more gracefully than Rodney Smith, Difficulty: Impossible The reason I use these videos to help teach friends is because they come for the board games, and stay for the Rodney hahahaha. Keep killing it man! Thank you for all you do:)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you've been enjoying - I will keep on keeping on :)

[@OSB911]

I had this on my "check out" list due to the theme. Now that I've seen your play through, I'll be moving it to my wishlist. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video - glad you enjoyed!

[@allansetsuki]

I love games where the mechanics make sense with the theme, this Bonsai game is soo cozy :3

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video - glad you enjoyed what you saw!

[@YuriBez2023]

@09:29 I love the kintsugi pot - the artwork is great in this game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I find it very pleasing too.

[@gaetanodeluca2878]

Brilliant job as always! Clear and perfectly structured explanation.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to take the time to say!

[@MystLgnd]

Love how clean your videos are 👌

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@Crojach]

I just saw this game and now see a playthrough. Looks like I have to buy it 😁

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed what you saw!

[@Anaoa_Official]

This seems like a lot of fun! I would love to see a playthrough

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest!

[@RichardHaywardMelbourne]

Thanks! This video helped me to easily learn to play the game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, great to hear - have fun playing!

[@juliengrenier9678]

Chaz score is higher than I expected from him.

[@WatchItPlayed]

He's getting better!

[@benleague3115]

Thank you, Rodney. This looks intriguing and different than any other game I've seen.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Even with all the games that release, there's still surprises out there for us to discover :)

[@BBYROO5155]

Hello Rodney, I love bonsai trees so when I saw your latest video, I was grinning ear to ear. Another great explanation from you. I do have questions though... 1. When you cultivate, must you use all your tiles or can you choose which ones to plant? 2. Do you use the face down cards each time you want to cultivate? Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

1. You can choose fewer, if you like. 2. Which face down cards do you mean? Do you maybe have a time stamp?

[@philhartley6011]

Paula needs to do a table for one play through of this

[@leonard99]

Two questions: So the helper card is acquired during the meditate phase and is immediately played? Causing you to be able to grow your tree - some (like a mini cultivate action during the meditate phase)? Or can it be kept to be played during a later meditate phase, from the hand? And question two: before grabbing the helper card from the board, would one need to own (at that time, possess - or in case of later played, possess at that time) the tiles in their pile before being allowed to take/play the card, or does it not matter if you have ALL or any of the symbols on that card? It's clear that you don't HAVE to play all or any of the symbols, but does one need to at least own all the symbols on the card in order to grab it and action/play it? Or may one grab the helper not having (all) these symbols (and thereby also not being able to play them)? i.e. Hence, strategically taking a helper before another player could make use of it, could be a tactic - not needing to own the symbols upon taking the card. Thanks.

[@WatchItPlayed]

1) When you collect a helper, it is resolved right away. You can't hang onto it to resolve later. 2) You can take the helper even if you don't have those tiles, it's effect just wouldn't resolve (or it might only partially resolve). And remember, even if you DO have those related tiles, you don't have to place them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3TMq2tpqLyhiLcfeature=shared&t=636

[@henriwhitehead]

Great video! Looks like a super cool theme.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Unique, right?

[@daem0nfaust]

That is a high box throw. Hope to play this soon.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoy!

[@TheOfficialMMPRG]

Thanks Rodders that was great!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed Sam!

[@markustangring]

Hi, and thanks for yet another great video. Question: If I meditate and take a helpercard from a spot were I also take som other recourses, can I trake these recourses first and then use my helper to place them or do I need to take the helper action first and then add the recorses to my stash?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Mark, you can do it in either order.

[@pmimmy]

Thanks! Am playing this on BGA. Poor Chaz tho! LOL

[@WatchItPlayed]

He'll get better with some practice!

[@aaronball4829]

Thanks this was helpful

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to hear it!

[@Loutjee92]

Thanks, Rodney! Very helpful, but not good for my wallet unfortunately 🤣 Love the artwork

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yeah, it's got very nice visuals, right? Thanks for checking out the video :)

[@superdan2593]

Excellent video as usual! Did you mismatch the pot tiles and the Seishi starting tiles on purpose? 😬

[@WatchItPlayed]

Incredibly, it wasn't until after the video that I realized they were color specific! Thankfully it doesn't affect the rules, or I would have had a lot of reshooting to do!

[@Sinister-d6c]

You can buy this game from your flgs by mid september.

[@tommoerman]

Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@nicolo7191]

Really lovely game! Quick question: rules says that there are 11 cards to remove for a 3 players game (so with a 4 dots mark) But there are only 4…is that a typo?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm looking through a digital PDF of the rules (lent my copy to a friend) and I don't see where it says there are 11 cards to remove, but I do see it says to remove all with 4 dots. Remove all with 4 dots and you should be good.

[@benrosset2579]

Wow, Chaz got wrecked!

[@WatchItPlayed]

*SIGH* 🙄 -Chaz

[@homerojunior871]

One question.... Does the game give you a way to mark those who didn't want to take an objective and from then on won't be able to take it anymore? Or will the players have to remember this? Thanks in advance!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Players will need to remember, but I think you'll find this doesn't cause trouble in practice.

[@homerojunior871]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks!

[@jamshidzonoozi3985]

This looks cool!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@MsGinahidesout]

This is a pretty game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@TommyBo42]

Chaz is not very good at this game. He should meet up with Mr. Miyagi for some tips.