Food Chain Magnate Gameplay Runthrough

[@BrainchildDnB]

Your ability to absorb the game rules after a couple of readings and describe them this adeptly is astounding.

[@dealerovski82]

It is pretty good.

[@JerryKrane]

Working in IT consulting, we use "on the beach" when referring to time between assignments.

[@rahdo]

+Jerry Krane yup, i had no idea this was a business management term, 20 years in tech industry at senior level s(videogame development) and I'd never heard the phrase once! i suspect they didn't use it in the 50's either, but still, learn something new every day! :)

[@nanorider426]

I worked in the it industry and I also have never heard the phase.

[@Ranerdar]

I like the 50s style artwork, but man that board is rough looking.

[@gabiballetje]

+Ranerdar Yeah, the board could use a redesign, the cards are fine though. I do think this is probably a pretty good game, enough options, enough variation in player board, high replayability.

[@gabiballetje]

+Michael Smith i don't really care, it's a small company, barely a company of two Dutch guys doing this in the evening. Besides, the graphics really work really well, very fitting. So they took an easier route, they probably couldn't afford it otherwise, so there wouldn't be a game, or it would more likely look a lot worse. I do think they should now try an get a better looking board though. Someone handy with photoshop could do better for every bring in an evening I think. Same goes for tokens. I would have made the cards a size smaller seen how that would t be a problem for the illustrations and there isn't much text. Most importantly, I haven't played it, but seen how you can undercut each other and how there are so many ways to play and different board layouts I see high replayability and great tactic possibilities. I also thinks this would probably work great and become more hectic with 3-4 players.

[@gabiballetje]

+Michael Smith i don't really care, it's a small company, barely a company of two Dutch guys doing this in the evening. Besides, the graphics really work really well, very fitting. So they took an easier route, they probably couldn't afford it otherwise, so there wouldn't be a game, or it would more likely look a lot worse. I do think they should now try an get a better looking board though. Someone handy with photoshop could do better for every bring in an evening I think. Same goes for tokens. I would have made the cards a size smaller seen how that would t be a problem for the illustrations and there isn't much text. Most importantly, I haven't played it, but seen how you can undercut each other and how there are so many ways to play and different board layouts I see high replayability and great tactic possibilities. I also thinks this would probably work great and become more hectic with 3-4 players.

[@Brandon-jq8ic]

Hey Rahdo, I loved this run through! The term on the bench is a business term used for entry level or junior employees. We use this term where I work. For some context we might set a goal to build the bench, the means we're looking to help junior employees advance in the company. Since the game encourages you to promote your employees I think the term is correct and adds to the thematic flavor. Thought you'd be interested in knowing that. Thanks for all of the run through's.

[@Shrinekeeper1]

This is the first splotter game I have bought so I'm by no means drinking the cool aid. However, I like the art work and the board to be honest. If the board was all fancy looking it would clash with the rest of the artwork in the game. This game gives a very 50s vibe and I feel the plain tiles adds to that theme, like something you will see in a game from the 50s. Just my opinion.

[@boggerblogger]

More likely they are on the beach on their day off rather than sitting on a bench just waiting to work surely? :)

[@rahdo]

+boggerblogger except you don't generally get trained when you're on the beach :)

[@Kajotex]

+rahdo This is the 50's. It's WAY too far in the past to be sure of what was really going on.

[@IsonDaya]

Super late, but the German is "Am strand", literally "at the beach".

[@lakar12]

Well yeah kind of they do. Being on the beach is just another term for a day off. Most staff gets trained when taking days off and not being at work. So it really makes alot of sense to say on the beach for a day off.

[@ginhobrz92]

As a 2p Game, you play with all cards or a specific amount of them? If so, how many cards of each type of worker?

[@rahdo]

sorry i've only ever played the game in this video, know nothing much about it. maybe ask here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/175914/food-chain-magnate/forums/66 :)

[@LRPTimmetje85]

Perhaps I missed it, or have it wrong, but it seems like there are multiple cards of the same milestone. Why would there be more cards if there is only one possible owner? Really thinking about getting the 4th print!

[@rahdo]

+LRPTimmetje85 it's not until after the round is over that a given card is removed from the game because someone got it. so if you got 'first burger' in a round, everyone else has a chance during that round only to also grab it :)

[@grahamcarr3205]

A game of 3 halves 😀, as ever you are energetic and enthusiastic which makes every game look great. Cheers Rahdo

[@drbasseri]

I still come back to this video for rules. Thanks for making it!

[@thewanderer9371]

First move of the game: 15:54

[@BrainchildDnB]

+The Wanderer The starting placements were chosen at 3:30.

[@Goodluckg0odN1ght]

I feel like the on the beach phrase means that it's their day off of work and they went to the beach

[@NSerluco]

Business consultants use the phrase "on the beach" to mean that they're not assigned to a project.

[@Goodluckg0odN1ght]

Well, there I have it. Nice.

[@archirex84]

Isn't neighborhood 18 also within 2 squares of Jen's billboard, shouldn't they also want burgers? Or does that only follow the roads?

[@PauloRenato23]

+Archirex Billboards only affect houses that they touch

[@saleen12]

What table is this? It's so nice!

[@rahdo]

here's the story in 4 parts: kzbin.info/aero/PLmQverenaaqKhNob7BKr4VH6YYSrv2Vv5 :)

[@saleen12]

@@rahdo that was a quick reply! Thanks!

[@blintscav]

It'd be amazing if you could buy an affordable print-and-play license from the developers, since they seem to be having supply issues and the components don't look too tricky.

[@CardboardJungle]

+blintscav This will be coming to the US from Passport games in February/March

[@iambicpentakill971]

Great to know, thanks!

[@BobiusMaximus]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe if Jen placed her restaurant in the initial orientation shown the distance from house number 2 would be 1 - the rules state "each tile you traverse..." and only one tile would be traversed.

[@PauloRenato23]

+Robert Woollins I think I'll have to correct you :p The way it works, at least I think it's this way, you are only at 0 distance of the Houses that share the dame tile you have your Restaurant in... So, even in the initial orientation, the tile to the right is at 1 distance despite having a door facing that tile and House 2 is at 2 tiles distance because it has a road connecting.

[@jkalet]

At 33:07, how could Jen recruit three people? I only count two. Her CEO card is full (no more recruiting from the CEO), but each Recruiting Girl, of which I count two, can recruit one person. Also, I thought the instructions said you run through all of the actions for each person before moving to the next person. Did I mis-read that? (I just got the game, so I'm using your videos to help understand)

[@PauloRenato23]

the CEO being full doesn't have anything to do with the actions he can perform, his card just put's extra slots in the organization to be used by other workers, so yes, she can hire 3 new workers because of the power of the CEO and of each of the Recruiting Girls she has working. Regarding the second question, I think that you do the actions in order like what is in the menu, and for each action you activate all the workers that can perform that action, just like Richard did... If that was wrong I'm sure that a lot of people would have pointed that a long time ago!

[@jkalet]

Got it, thanks. One more question -- why are there so many milestone cards, per milestone? It seems like once someone claims one, the rest of the cards get turned over. Even after reading the instructions, I'm a little confused. For example, when the card reads "First to sell a burger" does it mean, when it's YOUR first time to sell a burger (meaning other people, if they sell their first burger in that round, could also get the same card) or does it mean that milestone will only be given out once for the entire game (which is why I'm questioning the point of the extra milestone cards). Thanks in advance.

[@PauloRenato23]

The Milestones are awarded for every player that achieves that specific milestone in the same Round... For example, the First to Sell Burguers that you mentioned... If you and I sell Burgers in the same Round and are the first people in the game to sell Burgers we both get the Milestone card... that's why there are multiple cards for each milestone... If I sell burgers now and I was the first player to do it and no one sells burgers in that same round, I'll be the only player to get that Milestone because once some one reaches a Milestone, at the end of the Round those Milestone cards will be turned face down and no one else will be able to get them

[@YaminoSeigi]

any plan to do a runthrough for Indonesia, Rahdo?

[@rahdo]

nope, 'fraid not

[@trenthogan4212]

I can't wait for the 2018 printing of this.

[@joeldalangin2427]

The cards in this game are beautiful and efficient

[@schrecki2835]

I like that game and your gamingtable. Where did u buy that table?

[@rahdo]

it's a geeknson table. i did a series of videos about it, starting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jojLaIBjaLiDiLc :)

[@GamingWithGeo]

I really, really want this one, but it so pricey everywhere I've seen it.

[@GordonHart5678]

I appreciate the time and enthusiasm of your videos. I personally have a hard time following them so I just wanted to share some feedback. It's quite possible it's just me so feel free to ignore these suggestions: 1.) I would avoid trying to combine a how to play/tutorial, with a run-through, with a review. Make separate videos or embed bookmark links in the video where people can jump to what they want. If people have a general idea of the rules already and just want to get into the nitty gritty of how a round works, it's hard to sit through an explanation of each of the cards and why and how etc etc... 2.) I understand wanting control of the camera to control the viewers eyes of where you want them to look. However, it can be very distracting. My recommendation would be to just set it up on a tri-pod. I've seen this on other tutorials and yes, it can look very dry and boring. However, I believe there are inexpensive video editing tools you can draw, circle, add highlights to draw the viewers eyes to areas of interest on the screen. Same goes for your hand. I probably have the brain of a dog or a cat - so I take some responsibility - but my eyes are always diverting to your hand moving at what I can describe as sometimes frantic, in moving around the board. 3.) You talk very fast. Like I said, the enthusiasm is appreciated. But in these complex modern board games, there is a lot for people to take in and adding too much of your own flavor and insights into the mix can make it overwhelming. For example: Explaining the Campaign Manager, then the path to all the things it can be promoted to, which may lead to achieving a particular milestone, which you may only want to do depending on the reserve of the bank, and why one might do that and not this...etc etc. all in the middle of explaining the first round of game play. When things make very clear sense to you, it's very hard to teach or explain to a group who may not be as knowledgeable or savvy. So I understand the challenge. You have an extensive knowledge of board games and mechanics as well as a strong passion for the hobby you clearly enjoy sharing. So I don't want to discourage you from continuing to share or doing your thing. I just wanted to share some honest feedback as I find myself starting your videos and then clicking over and searching for other tutorial/play-through video options. It could be very much just me. Other people seem to have no problem. You won't be able to please everyone at the end of the day so please don't be offended.

[@rahdo]

re #2: check the show notes

[@GordonHart5678]

Ah! Yes! The static cam does help. Thank you.

[@skipper2206]

Rahdo is my favorite one for boardgames just because of his style !! Don' t change anything Rhado !

[@Gufetto81]

I have this game, it's fantastic! very hard, a lot of pressure. with 2 players for me is not the best, I prefer with 3-4 players

[@WrathOfNolla]

If nobody else can get the milestone after the first player to achieve it...why is there more than one of them in each stack?

[@rahdo]

the round that someone earns a milestone, everyone else can still do so. once that round is over, they'r off the table.

[@WrathOfNolla]

Ah, got it :) thank you, sir!

[@ericaschaidt8588]

I was just asking myself the same thing. Thanks for answering the question.

[@zerobadideas]

i was skeptical at first, but i would definitely play this game. it's in the same vein as a game i made up a couple years ago (and then abandoned because i didn't think anyone wanted to play a game like this)

[@zerobadideas]

+Zero Bad Ideas oh, that's what this game costs? nevermind, thank you.

[@Aaron637]

@@zerobadideas buy it. Once you do you will purchase no other boardgame s.

[@zerobadideas]

@@Aaron637 a friend bought it a while ago. We played the beginner mode almost one full time, and haven't played it since.

[@Aaron637]

@@zerobadideas oh man...i skipped the beginner mode. The milestones (use the expansion milestones- just print them out) are what make the game so interesting! Thats like playing agricola without cards....a waste of time.

[@BobLee-df4zh]

There's zero chance I pay $100+ for a game that literally looks like a prototype. I don't care how "elegant" the gameplay is.

[@GretSeat]

why are there so many milestone cards if you can only ever have one?

[@rahdo]

you can earn more than one

[@frankiefriet7235]

Sort of pizza tycoon?

[@mongoosethe]

Love your videos. But I think not even having played the game is a bit of a stretch. I understand that it was a kickstarter request and that puts you in a tough spot, but this did not give a good "feel" for the game. Unlike the rest of your videos which are undeniably excellent. I dont want to complain TOO much but i was dissapointed after seeing that you would cover it and this did not really work. Anyways, keep going strong :)

[@brettsmith8490]

Gameplay looks good but man is this an ugly game really needs some art of some kind to help it out

[@gabiballetje]

+Brett Smith The board could use a redesign, the cards are all fine and fitting to the theme

[@gabiballetje]

Michael Smith The cards are fine, the board not so much.

[@samiamagaimagain]

I agree, that board is horrendous!

[@RulebooksForYou]

Want to play online. Message me if you are interested!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Cannot believe people pay $150 for crap components like this. How does a board like this make it past the five year old who drew it? But it's all about the game!" scream the koolaid drinkers.

[@jasonmaynard9665]

+shatnershairpiece You're joking, right? Why would people pay $150 for a crapload of plastic toys with no gameplay?

[@jay7a2j]

+shatnershairpiece $107 at miniaturemarket.com :)

[@Shrinekeeper1]

I got my copy for 79

[@irekwinnicki2985]

Yeeeeee!!!! :)

[@aliplaysalotro]

Yaaay for the depth of the game, naaaay for that ugly board.

[@Aspoooonful]

What if I hire Trump as my Manager o_O

[@jonjon2222]

This method of runthroughs isn't working for me anymore Rahdo. Not even trying the game before explaining it to us? You already have enough trouble not making many mistakes in every video you make when you've actually played the game, now you want to do it with the rulebook only? Unprofessional. And if I hear you complaining about a game being too agressive one more time, I'll go mad. We've heard you already! Unsubscribing. Sorry.

[@thomaswingfield9041]

Cool

[@Sam-lc2tt]

Feel free to make your own video then if you're not happy. Don't listen to him radho. You are doing an amazing job, I love your videos even if you make a few mistakes once in awhile. I would not myself be able to do what you do, describe the rules, your thoughts, your strategy, hold the camera, and all that while keeping track of 2 players at once. Keep up the good work. Chapeau mon ami!

[@jonjon2222]

I'm just saying that more preparation would be appreciated.

[@rahdo]

+jonjon2222 no need to apologize, you can't please all the people all the time! :)

[@ryanhauser8287]

+jonjon2222 Bye Felicia

[@BullittMustang3121]

I've never played a game that I disliked as much as this. Complete minutiae festival, WAY too long, WAY too fiddly, WAY too much of a table hog. JUST SAY NO