Downforce - How To Play

[@samueleuresti3]

Just watched the play though. Then came here to learn how to play. Wow, this video was posted 3 years ago. This is definitely a smart way to show old videos some new love. 😉👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

Excited to be able to get some game plays for these titles we had tutorials for!

[@jaimesinclair8874]

Rodney is an awesome game teacher! I really like his videos, and this one in particular is superb! Way to go, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Jaime - glad you liked this!

[@Lunatyk5th]

When I first looked at the game, I didn't think I'd like it (especially since I'm already interested in getting Formula D) but after watching the video, I saw it's actually a really interesting game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Krzysztof, glad to hear this intrigued you!

[@GamesOffTheShelf]

Restoration Games has done a great job with this one, can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this. Thanks for the how to play.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You bet! I'm very pleased to see a company taking older classics, and re-working them from the ground up to give them new life in this current gaming climate.

[@jclark8727]

Bought this game last week (during the pandemic) and can already see ways to get even more use out of it, via marathon race. Even working on customizing it for added fun. Thank you for this excellent and thorough video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@SimplyBlake1992]

Rodney, great video! I will definitely be picking this up at Gen Con on Saturday if any copies are left! Love the content. It is a great service you are providing to the community! Keep up the good work! Hope to see you at the show, but 70,000+ people will make it challenging! Safe travels, brother!

[@WatchItPlayed]

All the best getting your copy. I hope you enjoy it! And hey, maybe see you there :)

[@mcjones19]

Played this for the first time today. It was fun! I recommend this one.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed this game Michele!

[@jamest4942]

I honestly scoffed at the concept of a car racing board game, but this walk through convinced me that I really want to try it! I really like the ability to influence everyone's cars, and also bet on the overall outcome. So much strategic potential.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+JT JT Well I'm glad you gave the video a chance then JT! Thanks for checking it out.

[@omegalazarus]

Thanks. I got this for Christmas and I want to give it a try.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@perfectloveweddings]

You are the best teacher of games.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You are very kind - thank you.

[@legalmeeple53]

I've heard good things about this game...looking forward to getting a copy of my own. Thanks for another great video Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A pleasure to share!

[@Xhawk33]

TY for yet another great video Rodney ! All the best :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Cheers!

[@andrewnewey9354]

Thank you - very very helpful! We prefer hearing you teach a game rather than reading the rules... ha ha.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad I could assist - have a great time playing (and racing!) :)

[@skyscraper14]

Seriously, you hardly need the rulebook with Rodney's videos.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - nice to know they are helpful!

[@lilmonster90210]

i second this. when i have rulebook fatigue. i turn over to this channel and only consult the rule book for my calculations ie how much is a deck etc.

[@kennethbaggerlarsen401]

Great vid! Cers & Cerds, what's not to like?

[@BNuttSack]

Great game! Highly recommend for families looking for a fun, fast board game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you've been enjoying it!

[@CapturePlay]

I had my fingers crossed there was a new video when I got home from work! Looks fun, hopefully it comes to one of the local game cafe/lounges so I can give it a try. Thanks for another great intro to a new game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome Tyler, I hope you get a chance to try it soon!

[@dumas8112]

Suggestion: Add a quick “How to open the board without breaking it” section to this video. The board cut pattern is a challenge. I always greatly appreciate these “How to play” videos. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed :) Hope your board is okay!

[@ΒασίλειοςΚαρατζολίτης]

Great video. The power cards, have an effect the whole game or they are used just once per game/race?

[@WatchItPlayed]

They are active anytime they would apply.

[@marklloyd819]

Just got this for Christmas. Obviously, I went straight to Rodney rather than read the rulebook.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Merry Christmas Mark, have a good time playing!

[@welchit]

Very much appreciated Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@vibeapps9359]

Thanks for the video, this game looks good!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Vibe Apps Glad you liked it!

[@GrandStephNY]

Great video. The way the game is explained is very intuitive and well ordered. On top of that the quality of the production is top notch with very good filming. A rare find in the word of geeks explaining games thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@stumcfarlane642]

If your power card doesn't indicate to be discarded (tenacious), or used at the first bet (savvy), does your power card apply for every turn? I.e., for the Aware power card, it says "At the start of your turn, move one of your cars 1 space." Does that apply to every time it's that players turn?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep!

[@JonnyLuscious]

What is the starting hand-size for the auction in a 2 player game? You mention for 3, 4, and 5 and the 2 player rules in the book don't declare a hand-size until after the auction. Do the 2 players have half the deck each to bid with?

[@WatchItPlayed]

If they don't tell you a new hand size for the auction in a 2 players, than that would imply to me that is doesn't change.

[@lilmonster90210]

wonderful explanation. a little quirk about this game = are the speed cards DOUBLE SIDED? rodney flipped over a few in ther tutorial in such a way. that made me think that.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope!

[@corruptation]

Under the auction section in the rule book on BGG, it states that all players must have at least one car. No where does it state that you can go without winning a car. I also didn't find anywhere in the rule book where it states that if you have no color of the car up for auction as well as wilds you can use the lowest number on any cards. These are the biggest differences I noticed when watching your video and just wanted to know where it states this. Or did you get direct clarification from the publisher? I know the rules are vague in those aspects. Thanks for all your hard work and rule clarification videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Check Page 7 under "Rare Auction Rules". It'll clear up the latter part of your question, and it also hints to the answer for the first part of your question (because it addresses how players could have no car after the auction). Under the Page 3 auction rules it says "all" players "must" have a card, but this is a bit unfortunate, as no player is ever forced to take a car they don't want - so you can always choose to bid a card that doesn't "count" and thereby pass on claiming a car. If you pass enough, or get outbid enough, you can end up without a car (although this is rare). And to wrap up, this was something I discussed with the publisher also, as I had similar questions to yours :) They reviewed the video and gave it the okay, so you can trust the presentation here. Thanks for the question!

[@corruptation]

Thanks for the clarification! Yeah, just got messed up with the "must" have a card text.

[@brusslysb]

Great as always thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed :)

[@MrTroxel]

Here to learn before I watch Monique and Naveen's video, scandalized to discover there was an era with no box flip!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Right? I am sorry you had to find out this way :)

[@DooodOfLife]

So...Speed-8 cards, do they count as normal speed cards? What function do they serve? Between the rulebook and your explanation, if they're not treated like normal speed cards, then they don't seem to be that much different than the Car Plaque.

[@WatchItPlayed]

They are normal speed cards.

[@DooodOfLife]

@@WatchItPlayed excellent. Thanks!

[@MrStonetigers]

Great video. I've not looked at all the cards yet but in the auction is it possible for a tie with of the same number bid and number of cars and no wilds? If so how is this resolved? Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video. I don't have the game with me at the moment to check the cards, but if I remember correctly, this isn't possible. I'll take a look when I get back from Essen.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I checked and there are no cards with the same color value and number of cars. None without wild symbols at least. So it shouldn't happen in a game.

[@MrStonetigers]

Watch It Played great thanks for looking into it.

[@skylerbell4049]

When racing are you supposed to be looking at your cards?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Skyler, was there something in the video that gave you the impression you were not allowed to look at your cards when racing?

[@eliashoop4537]

Can we use the card with number 8 on it also to move the car?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, absolutely!

[@andypiasecki5534]

How do you use the power 8 csrds during the game?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Andy, you use these just like any other card. When played, you resolved the colored line - in this case moving one of the cars 8 spaces.

[@SweeturKraut]

Can we assume the track with the yachts is supposed to be Monaco?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good question - not sure!

[@GetKinetic1one]

Is one lap really sufficient for a game? Seems lIke a few laps would make the game more fun?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I recommend you check out our game play and see what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqUfntjp7CVl5o

[@Saturn2888]

I don't have any of those ability cards. Mine are different from yours. Why?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you buy your copy at Target? I believe after this video was released, they also published an edition for Target that has some slightly different components, but the rules should otherwise be the same.

[@ABevs]

Damn. Getting this up early. It's not even out yet.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I like to get them up a little early. The game will be released next week at Gen Con, so people can watch the video here and then be ready to play right away!

[@christophercerny6943]

Are the cars pointing in the wrong direction?

[@WatchItPlayed]

No? Maybe?

[@skippen]

Yes.

[@mothraw1]

Can I pre-order this anywhere?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you find a copy?

[@mothraw1]

@@WatchItPlayed found and played about 100 times! Your vids help decide my purchases. Thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@mothraw1 So glad you've enjoyed this title, it's a fun one!

[@zajebex1]

I think this game has a similar feel to camel up

[@WatchItPlayed]

I still have never played Camel Up!

[@Markzilla41]

I need a good racing game. This might be it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking this out Mark!

[@thomasgrieve5762]

Mark Levad You may want to check out Formula D before you buy this one just for comparison.

[@Markzilla41]

Thomas Grieve I've played a fair amount of Formula D. While it's great I think I'm aiming for something a little lighter.

[@christian_daigle]

You should try Steampunk Rally! Card drafting, engine building and race altogether!

[@CodyKiker]

I have Formula D and Steampunk Rally... SR is still in the plastic, maybe I should change that!

[@chuckm1961]

So can players end up with different numbers of cars after the auction? 4 players for example, will probably end up with two players each having 2 cars in the race, and two players each having 1 car. Even after paying the auction price, seems to me that the players with 2 cars in the race have a build in advantage. What am I missing? .... .. EDIT: I am going to answer my own question, before my first play of the game. I think the balance will come in the "emergent" game play. People need to actively thwart the lead car, I suspect. And make sure someone who already has one car pays enough in the auction for their second car.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You've got it :)

[@TheCart54321]

Is this game out now or not yet?

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's releasing at Gen Con and then to retail shortly afterwards.

[@Italomiks]

Is this fun with 2 players?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, thanks for checking out the video. I avoid trying to assess what will be fun for specific people, so I don't review on this channel.

[@skylerbell4049]

Do you not look at your hand when you’re trying to get a car at auction?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Skyler, was there something in the video that gave you the impression you were not allowed to look at your cards?

[@skylerbell4049]

@@WatchItPlayed No just wasn't 100%. Was also wondering in the rules it said some cars will stall out. is that only happening when their are no more cards of that color able to be played?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@skylerbell4049 Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.

[@jamesc.7988]

I have a question about the Speed 8 cards. Are they used in the game, during the race at all? Or are they there only to determine which car is up for auction?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey James, this should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaHMmaypibSUo9E

[@lordquinn1605]

How about an actual play through with What's-His-Name ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We'll see!

[@JOHNN01.82]

I still dont understand the betting the payout for 1st is 12mil and you bet 9mil doesn't that mean you win 21 mil ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure I understand your question. If you can explain it in a bit more detail, maybe I can help?

[@jesusperez-os8nd]

Can’t find written reference to the alleged rule regarding using the lower value from an unmatching card when you don’t have the either proper color or a wild strip in hand...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Might not be written - sometimes I find things the rule book is missing, and follow up with publisher for the added details.

[@michaelcall4962]

Why the dutch subs? :( I haven't been able to follow lately because of it... I'm hard of hearing.

[@WatchItPlayed]

HI, I'm not sure what you mean. There are no subtitles on the videos, except the ones that KZbin may try to auto-generate.

[@TJTrickster]

What if one player was supporting the enemy

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Tylon! Could you clarify which part of the game you're asking about?

[@TJTrickster]

@@WatchItPlayed the part where one player doesn't have a car

[@WatchItPlayed]

Tylon Taylor Every player will have one car. I might need you to type out a full explanation of your question and the game situation you are asking about.

[@DeltaAirbusFlyer]

I dont mean to poo poo on this game but I feel that a different opinion is needed just so everyone can make an informed decision. Me and my friends played this at the Dice Tower Con and in the one game we played the guy who won got NOTHING but Wild cards! So he won in a landslide in all 4 categories. After commenting on the fact that the game may be broken if a player gets a majority of wild cards during the setup a girl who was watching our game said "The exact same thing happened in our game!" This makes me think that you need to draft cards at the beginning to avoid a WILD CARD runaway winner. Hope this helps. Great Job Rodney!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words - and no worries on the poo-pooing :) On a personal note, I always advise caution around claims of broken strategies after one or two plays. That said, the beauty of board games is that players are always free to introduce changes to suit their particular interests.

[@chuckm1961]

Um, the video is not an opinion. It's a video about how to play the game.

[@aquarius5719]

House rules to fix this. As you get a wildcard, use 1D6 roll. * There are 2 options. Declare which one you will pick. Let us imagine that card says 4. * Option 1. Roll 1D6. If you get 4 or less, advance that number. If you roll above 4, move 1. * Option 2. Roll 1D6. If it rolls 4 or more, you move 6 and deliver 2 cards with wildcards to the discard pile. If you roll 3 or less, you car goes off track, pit stop. The next card that uses this car will return it to the road, but will move 0 forward. If track is blocked and it cannot go back to track, the it will be in the next card that it returns to road with 0 move forward. And with the next card play that car moves normally.

[@itamarmendelson2646]

What accent is this?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm from the east coast of Canada.

[@itamarmendelson2646]

@@WatchItPlayed thanks! Heading out now to meet people playing this game, appreciate the explanation :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad it was helpful - have a wonderful time playing!

[@GetReadyforGameNight]

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