Imhotep - How To Play

In this video, we're going to learn how to play Imhotep! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the KZbin comments below.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - The Setup
01:44 - Gameplay Overview
02:05 - Available Ships
02:18 - Refilling Market
02:28 - Taking a Turn
02:38 - Action: Gaining Stones
03:01 - Action: Placing a Stone
03:22 - Action: Sailing a Ship
04:13 - Action: Playing a Card
04:36 - Assigning Stones
04:42 - The Market (This Is Where You Get Statue cards)
05:31 - The Pyramids
06:02 - Timing Examples
07:06 - The Temple
07:37 - The Burial Chamber
08:07 - The Obelisks
08:24 - Ending the Round
08:37 - Temple Scoring
08:57 - Round Cleanup
09:29 - Ending the Game
09:34 - Burial Chamber Scoring
10:24 - Obelisks Scoring
10:43 - Obelisks Tiebreaking
11:18 - Card Scoring
11:32 - Tiebreaker Rules
11:40 - Double Sided Tiles
11:52 - A New Dynasty
12:04 - Conclusion
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[@sweeneytodd473]

Ah, I love that smile after another successful box lid flip.

[@soulraise]

A behind the scenes/blooper video is due :)

[@EmanuelsWorkbench]

I paused it at the 0:38 mark to answer my phone. Rodney just waited patiently smiling at me :-)

[@CharlesCom-bd2qb]

Since there the polo isn't there anymore, the box flip could become the new thing

[@tomaspadilla209]

I was fatigued after so much debate from you previous update(s) for the changes you were considering. But having seen this vid, I’m fully on board with all of them. This does feel more like a friend teaching me a game, than a creator being sponsored by a publisher to teach their product. I like it. Keep it up!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I like that your profile picture is giving me a thumbs up with this comment :)

[@SilverSnaken]

I'm a huge fan of the new intro/outro. Really enjoy the picking up of the game from the shelf and returning it at the end. It also makes the line "join me at the table" make more sense, since we're walking over to it. Keep up the good work!

[@tamiraloush7236]

Hi! Again, I really like the new format! I have to say I understand what you said about some people feeling the intro is too much in the sense of camera movement, though I don't mind it, but the concept of getting the game from the shelf and returning it in the end feels so right. Also, I just noticed, again only after you said it, that you indeed mention subscribing, liking, etc., so a big thumbs up for not overdoing it and for these welcomed changes! 👍 I hope you are going to include more of the actual playing videos like in times past, after all, that's why I started watching your show many years ago 😁. Good luck and keep up the good work!

[@FrankMinogue]

Love the flip of the box cover as you put it back on the bottom!! You are so talented!!! Great job. Looks like another fun game!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Frank!

[@TheDaytripper114]

That sweet box flip at 12 min! 🙌🙌

[@jameskiang9222]

Well done as always Rodney. It might be too early to say this, but I think I miss the polo. It helped set you apart from the other videos that are out there. Still, the more important thing is that your charm and personality are there as usual so I can't complain too much. Keep it up!

[@danb1227]

Was on board for the changes as you know what you're doing. After Quacks and this video, I feel that the changes make the lessons even friendlier than before. As someone else commented, it's like a friend telling you how to play a game. Keep up the awesome work, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks very nice to hear Dan, thanks!

[@TonyStemen]

Thanks for another great video, Rodney! Our family picked this game up in a Christmas sale, and we are excited to get it to the table. As always, I read the manual, but your video also helped. Happy new year!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoyed playing!

[@stevemeddaugh2003]

Box flip - nailed it (first try obviously)! That looks like a fun game, I wasn't familiar with that one! I will have to check it out... thanks for the introduction. I have to say, I am loving the loss of the polo more than I thought I would. Your videos all of a sudden feel more like my friend Rodney teaching me a game instead of just Rodney Smith from Watch It Played.

[@WatchItPlayed]

ha! first try every time, no doubt!

[@flaviendufeutrelle4975]

This flip at the end is on point ! Thank's for the video, looking forward for this game !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@MikeWeiner]

THIS is how games should be explained! I just found your channel, but I'm Liking and Subscribing! Every Tuesday night my kids and I get on Zoom from three different states and I keep wanting them to try new games on Board Game Arena. BGA just got this one and I think, thanks to how well you explained everything, they're gonna LOVE this game! THANKS!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, you're very welcome Mike - very glad you liked the video. I hope you have a good time playing!

[@hatchhermit77]

The intro and outro are fine. While I notice your shirt since it was brought up I never really did in the past and I still wouldn't now. The plaid from before and the shirt in this video in no way detract from the professional nature of the show. The section of getting the game off the shelf and putting it back on is neat and I like it. Might need some polish, though. I think it might be just too close to you. The "Like & Subscribe" is perfect! I'm glad you didn't stick it at the beginning and where you place it and how it is done is seamless and feels natural. Good job!

[@ColinMcElhatton]

Will be playing this one with some friends tonight...came to watch this for a refresher. ;-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you had a good time playing!

[@guijauregui]

I like the strategy tips at 6:00! Don't know if that's new, but it's great! Many times it's not enough to know how to play a game in order to truly enjoy it, so it would be awesome to have little bits of advice thrown around here and there!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's a fine balance, if I think the tip might help clarify the purpose of a rule, I try to include it, but otherwise, I don't want to make the video any longer than it has to be, so I tend to leave anything not essential to learning out.

[@steveerwin9391]

Fantastic! This new approach is perfect.

[@falconwind00]

I really like this new format! Walking around your home (studio) and grabbing the game gives the video such a friendly, personal feel. You're like the Mr. Rogers of board games :P Also yay! Imhotep! And without the barcode showing this time!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Those pesky barcodes! Glad you're enjoying.

[@tvdavis]

I’ve had this game for a while but never learned to play. Thanks for the video! And wow, Rodney’s dimples were something in the intro! ❤️👍🏽

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Do I need to put up a dimple warning?

[@tvdavis]

Watch It Played: Dimple warning? No. “Dimple advisory”! 🤗

[@OSB911]

FINALLY getting around to playing this, and with such a clear explanation, I can get right to it. I am already looking at the expansion. Who doesn't want a chariot race?!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you found this helpful Amy, I hope you have a great time playing!

[@JayV110]

Great new format!! It’s fresh. Love it!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Javy!

[@stevegold8070]

Thank you once again for another great explanation of a really splendid board game. I had to get this game as well. You did it again Rodney and co. "Forced" me to buy a new game. 😉

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing Steve :)

[@zerobadideas]

I love the super casual format. I don't know if the walk-around is entirely necessary, but I do love your redone basement, so I'm not against seeing it. Game looks pretty neat, as well. Guess I'll have to try it out.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@llokiigaming3725]

I picked this up on Black Friday sale, and haven't been able to play yet. Thanks for doing this one!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope this helps you get it to the table a little easier!

[@MrMultiPat]

This looks really interesting. Thanks for the video Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

A pleasure to share!

[@Dmaster731]

I think I'm liking the format changes. Great video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks James.

[@nashayashimry7276]

Easy and fun to play! Thanks for the helpful tips😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed!

[@toweypat]

I love how you actually build a little pyramid 😎

[@benmeister]

I love the dark shirt. Looks very professional.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Benny.

[@AnilDastidar]

The information for Imhotep was clearly made. Appreciate the changes to the format.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Anil!

[@darrenw2]

Another great vid Rodney. I wish I had more time to play games!

[@lawofmagnetism]

You do now

[@stevecratchley3224]

ive never given this game any time but after watching this i think i might head out and grab it

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out, let me know what you think if you get a chance to play!

[@TheDiceMatrix]

As always great quality and great production. I do have a suggestion in my opinion. I think you'd be better served by a static camera and have you enter the screen to the Shelf and then showing up at different areas in your studio using the static camera but with continous dialogue. It will still give you that fresh look but not be as chaotic as moving around. And if you are determined on moving around, then you should do it at a distance with someone else at the camera, kind of like Mister Rogers from his old children show. Watch it played is still amazing either way of course!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the feedback - you may want to check out the just released Dice Throne video. I try a static camera there.

[@MrAndyjobo]

I love the new style

[@commandershepherd3467]

This is one of my favorite games. It’s hilarious to sail a ship that you’re not on to a place that your opponents are on to where they absolutely don’t want to go.

[@rojoycanela]

Kinda late to this game.. I just played this for the first time today. My mom got so mad at me because I did this to her. She said “but you aren’t even there” and I said “so...”

[@WatchItPlayed]

It can be delightfully mean!

[@stevepruneau6561]

Awesome as always. Great new format and do they give out awards for box lid flipping? WOW.. haha.. A game I actually was trying to buy for a long time, and I bought it about a month ago. Great timing I guess. I'll be looking for that expansion, too. I hope to see a video for Raiders Of The North Sea.

[@stevepruneau6561]

Oops.. just realized you DID have a video for Raiders. ;)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yessir!

[@YraGhore]

Hey Rodney, I like the intro very much and it does not bother me. My wife suggested to use a camera with the stabiliser to fix the "shakiness" that some people mention. Unless the one you're using is already stabilised :) Keep up the great work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks!

[@mydrynn]

Hi Rodney. I like the new intro and you explained clearly the reason for the new approach, but it seems some people aren't mad about the shaky cam. It does feel like you have to do some contortions to get that final (slightly blurry) shot of the table. Might I suggest that you still do your hand held opening at the bookshelf but rather than walk to the table just stay there until you are done. When you say "join me at the table" you could just do a hard cut to the next scene. I'm sure people will still get the idea.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep, I think losing the shaky cam ended up being the right call!

[@josephboyne9327]

Box flip is the new polo! #forthebrand

[@Andy457]

Excited to see some other wardrobe besides that blue polo lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

More on the way :)

[@joegrim7907]

Hey Rodney, could you do a video and play through of shadows over Camelot? Would love to know more about it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest Joe. I discuss game requests here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@vivonelkaos]

Great game and great video

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Alessandro!

[@Stephen-Fox]

The slower pan definitely helps with the motion sickness I mentioned on the last video, but the hand camera segment still feels a little much for my stomache - I don't even dislike the 'take the game off the shelf' concept for the intro, or putting it back on as an outro concept. I just hope you can find a way of doing it that doesn't make me feel queasy.

[@PetrSojnek]

yeah same here... maybe it's the blurred background that does the thing?

[@scyldscefing3913]

Still the gold standard. My wife and I just played this for the first time, and it's good to confirm we were playing it spot on.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you!

[@BGBarbarian]

I like that shirt better than the polo. 😄

[@shadowwolf2192]

I always forget how big the box was... I got a travel insert for my splendor and turn its box into my new imotep box lol

[@TheGaMingPiE]

Hey Rodney, random question. I just wanted to know if you are attending the Dice Tower West Con. Keep up the amazing work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

No plans to currently.

[@TheGaMingPiE]

@@WatchItPlayed Aw that sucks, would love to have met you there!

[@PMMagro]

Nice. An old nice game :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

That comment got me wondering - it's eight years old :)

[@PMMagro]

@@WatchItPlayed I thought it was way older...

[@poberejskii]

bravo

[@jkledis]

I just recently found your channel - my kids are grown so just my wife and I to play board games. Is there a way to find your older videos so I can watch two player games?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You may find the lists here helpful. They aren't broken down by 2 player games though: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/lists/user/Watch%20It%20Played

[@jkledis]

@@WatchItPlayed thank you - I have it bookmarked it!

[@falkojager3064]

Great video, Rodney! I checked the outro two times - you never break eye contact with the camera. How many takes did you need to blindly get the game back into its spot? Or was I fooled by brilliant trickery? Maybe Pep just outside the frame? A second game box? :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

A magician never tells his secrets ;)

[@takeyourchits]

He did the whole thing in reverse so he's actually pulling the game off the shelf and speaking in complete reverse

[@Mocha2007]

Nice intro! I don't think we've ever seen you walking around like that before... is this new?

[@britishbattleborn]

He spent all his life learning how to play games, that he forgot to learn how to walk until last week.

[@WatchItPlayed]

New-ish - this is the second video like this.

[@laoshapigou]

👍 love you video

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@kevinqueen6246]

Where did you get the boards to put on your walls?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We had our basement renovated. I’m not sure where the builders bought them from.

[@kevinqueen6246]

@@WatchItPlayed what company did you use, perhaps I could look them up and email them?

[@jerrybarron3551]

I wish you would do a tutorial of lords of waterdeep.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest!

[@erickarredondo]

Can you do a video on the Rick and Morty version of Risk? I bought it few days ago thinking it was like the original, but turns out there's extra steps 😭

[@wh3elson]

Erick Arredondo he will most likely not, I’ve never seen Rodney do an intellectual property of an old school game tutorial before

[@WatchItPlayed]

hey Erick, thanks for the interest, I avoid pre-announcing games we might cover as my schedule can change and I don't like to disappoint.

[@marqDC]

what happened to the Crisis tutorial?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Publisher asked I take it down until fulfillment of the KS is happening in North America. Out of my hands, I'm afraid. Will be back up once they give me the okay.

[@matttrafton2725]

What is up with the statues card?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sorry, your question is going to need to be more specific. I’m not sure what you’re asking.

[@matttrafton2725]

@@WatchItPlayed Which section, Obelisk , Pyramid etc, does the statue card pertain to?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@matttrafton2725 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.

[@josepablolunasanchez1283]

No part of the rules refer to statues. Where are the statues? There are sites, but there is no statue. I do not understand how to apply the statue cards.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You'll find them shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrVaHWbe5qdgpI (they are a type of card you can collect over the course of the game). At the end of the game, the more of them you have, the more they are worth.

[@josepablolunasanchez1283]

@@WatchItPlayed Oh, I see. I must have missed that. I thought statues were something you built in the sites.

[@Thallo2]

Ah the place to go for a professional "how to play" I don't even own the game and loved to watching it :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to have had you join in :)

[@user-he8xd6ef6j]

Oooh Come on, I went to the video just to learn what is on the other side of all the scorecards!

[@joseluna304]

Some cards refer to statues. Which statues? If it is about connected blocks in burial chamber, that brings lots of unbalance to the game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

They are a type of card: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrVaHWbe5qdgpI

[@jaredlucev4481]

"Erect glorious structures". Hehe. I'm a terrible adult. Excellent video as always! Question, is the selfie style intro something you're trying out or are you set on that being a thing now?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We'll see.

[@xorkaya]

So I have to say after watching this and Quacks. Not a fan of the handheld selfie at the beginning. It's a little nauseating. I like the idea of trying something different for the opening, but for me, this isn't it. Still, love the work you're doing Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's not going to be for everyone, but on the whole it seems to have been well received. I'll try to smooth it out a little as I get more practice with it.

[@Tennethums1]

I didn’t know it had an expansion!!!!! Amazon, here I come...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have fun playing!

[@ziadadel6678]

اوباااا الغرب عملوا لعبة عن الفراعنة 😂😂😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

The West has made a LOT of games about the East.

[@ziadadel6678]

@@WatchItPlayed ⁦♥️⁩⁦♥️⁩⁦♥️⁩⁦♥️⁩

[@felipealvarez1982]

around and around.....

[@meravl7615]

I must admit, the new camera intro/outro bit makes me a little dizzy to watch... sorry Rodney...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Don’t be sorry! It’s okay to share what you’re experiencing.

[@J-Wheeler-G]

I did not like this game. But you did a great job as always.

[@cartoon80s90s]

I agree. Every time I watch a review or a tutorial video and it helps me understand if I like a game or not, it was time well spent.

[@J-Wheeler-G]

@@cartoon80s90s I read the instructions and if Rodney has a tutorial I always watch it before playing/teaching no other one.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, thanks John - really nice to know you've found them helpful, even if you don't always care for the particular games. Cheers!

[@J-Wheeler-G]

@@WatchItPlayed yes I like the way you memorize the instructions. Because it's like some one is ready the instructions why giving you visual representation. Also I'm very excited for the Rodney recommends or what ever you decide down that line.

[@Ogrecrusher]

Not like I'm going to stop watching or anything, and you're still the best around, but not really a fan of the moving camera into. Looks really weird and is a bit sickness inducing.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, I felt it was too much motion too!