Marvel: Dice Throne - How To Play

[@xmisterpilgrimx4869]

I'm sure it's been said a million times, but your videos are a real asset for the gaming community. When I get a new game, the first thing I do is check your videos - it's even to the point where it has influenced my buying decisions - I'm a lot more likely to buy a game if you've done a video for it. I really appreciate your dedication to making it easier for people to learn and play new games - I bet there are thousands of people who love games that they would have given up on or never tried if it wasn't for your videos. You, sir, are appreciated.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really very nice of you to say. It means a lot to know the videos have been useful, and I hope they can continue to help people enjoy their next favorite games :)

[@Vantar02]

@@WatchItPlayed Every time we look at a new game my wife asks "has @watchItPlayed Reviewed it yet"? I have also bought games on your recommendation. Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@Vantar02 Very glad to be a part of your gaming experience :)

[@allthingsnate2099]

I just got a Marvel set for Christmas. I LOVE that the rule book directed me to this video as an alternative for readying the rules. Great work!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad this was helpful, have a great time playing!

[@joelface]

You teach a game like no other, Rodney! Great job getting into the nuance of Dice Throne. It's very accessible, and your explanation helps to clear up any misunderstandings people might have with the basic timing of the game. Very cool!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Joel.

[@estherpettigrew3042]

Great overview, as always, Rodney. Love the graphics you’re adding to your videos! Tip for new players: each hero leaflet also ranks that hero’s complexity from 1-6. Start off playing heroes with a 1 or 2 complexity. They’re just as much fun to play and just as powerful. What makes them simpler is they are straight up damage and defense. You don’t have to deal with getting token A so you can exchange two for token B or power your defense unless token C is in play which means…😵‍💫 This way, you can get comfortable with the game mechanics more quickly. 👍 Welcome to everyone discovering the Dice Throne family for the first time! Have fun! And “keep rolling sixes”!

[@brandonmathewson783]

Thank you for the advice! I have a 9-year-old and do you think this would be good for them? I know it says 9+, but sometimes that isn’t the case. All seasons can work together right?

[@bjornklockljung291]

Great advice. Is there a refrence of the the hero’s and complexity? I bought the 4 character box (Loki, scarlet witch, miles morales and Thor) . Miles was a 2 and Thor a 3. No complexity 1 in that box :)

[@benleague3115]

This looks great. My wife and I don't have many people to play games with or anything, but she's kind enough to play Marvel with me, even though it isn't her favorite thing. We really like Marvel Champions. This game looks good, too. She saw your review and showed it to me. Can't wait!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you both enjoy it :)

[@MrTroxel]

I think this version of Dice Throne is more appealing to me personally because My friends will more easily understand the game because they know the heroes. It's easier to explain Black Panther's moves than, say, a Moon Elf, thanks to the movies and comics.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Theme goes a long way!

[@karasuegnima19]

I already have all the other characters so this new marvel season is a hook, line and sinker for my house hold. Thanks Rodney for another awesome vid!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Jeffrey!

[@RangerElite18]

Wait all the other characters? New marvel season? Is there a first edition of this game with other Marvel characters? I can't seem to find it

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@RangerElite18 This is the first season of Marvel characters (it's also the only season of it).

[@StriderZessei]

@@WatchItPlayed only season so far!

[@filmboyc]

I've been wanting to try Dice Throne for years. Looks like now is the time!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@theguy1563]

I’m still amazed at how fast you can get these videos out! Great job as always!👍🏻

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Jerzy!

[@levibolleman]

Thanks for this video! I am only 17 years old, and loving board games already. Especially marvel champions, and terraforming mars. I like to watch video's about new games, and you explain always very clear. Thanks! Keep on going.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Levi, welcome to the hobby - so glad you're enjoying the games and the videos :)

[@Gaoler86]

Curse you Rodney, I'd never even heard of Dice Throne before this video and now I've gone and pledged for the battle chest. I'd be angry with you I'd you weren't so bloody good at your job...

[@joelface]

I think you'll be very happy. This is my favourite game! It's very accessible, great balance of luck and strategy, and it's endlessly replayable. My wife and I play it all the time.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Then I'd better stay good at my job!

[@kyaraAthena]

So helpful! Just played this for the first time with my husband and I'm sure we got a few things wrong but it was definitely less daunting after watching your video instead of trying to figure it out ourselves. We had a lot of fun :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know this was helpful and that you had a chance to get this to the table!

[@thessik5660]

How have I never heard of any of the Dice Throne sets before?! These look incredibly fun!

[@adamcooper8073]

It is one of mine and my wife’s favorite games out of a collection of around 260 definitely worth checking out if you get a chance

[@thessik5660]

Very high praise from a collection with such variety! Definitely need to check these out

[@joelface]

This is my favourite game of all time! You GOTTA try it.

[@kukurukuru04]

It's so fun! If you are in the US and there aren't any FLGS in your area, you can pick up 2 pack battle boxes of characters at Barnes and Noble!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed checking it out!

[@starwindm8810]

I really enjoyed Dice Throne, so this looks like a really cool spin on it

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@JeremieDeWitt]

Been a while since I played (own all the sets) so I'll be watching this again. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@gregb5839]

Nice! Thanks for the video. I am probably going to look into getting it. I had seen dice throne in stores before, but never gave it a try. Who wouldn't want to play Marvel Battle Yahtzee?

[@joelface]

It really is fantastic. It's my favourite game, and my wife is constantly asking me to play, so that's a win-win! Highly replayable too!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out Greg!

[@DooodOfLife]

Awesome! Didn't know this existed til now.

[@axlphishm6943]

I always enjoy watching Mr Rodney Smith, whenever i buy a new game i always check to see if he has a how to play, so thurough and charming :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you find the videos helpful!

[@kumanight]

I love it when publishers of games I'm interested in get Rodney to do a How To Play :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, glad this worked out then :)

[@henriwhitehead]

Great video! I’ve always been curious about this franchise.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Its got quite a following!

[@MartinTabanag]

My gosh! This will be a very cool collection for all marvel characters

[@Domyarus]

Just wanted to say, absolutely loving your purple shirt! ❤🤘

[@alastairdoherty9549]

I rewatching this as my copy has arrived. Thanks for the clear guide!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - have a great time playing!

[@joshbowman7114]

Solid video!! If you haven’t already, you should make a tips video for explaining rules! I like to start by telling new players the goal and working backwards then back forwards. Idk if that’s more confusing but that’s the way my brain works. 🤷‍♂️ looking forward to more of your content!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words Josh!

[@SeanUCF]

Omg, I never clicked on a video so fast!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@ogsamcabe]

Thanks Rodney, just backed the new Kickstarter campaign!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this was helpful!

[@WhitieWu]

Yet another fantastic video Rodney. I'm very tempted to back this on Kickstarter.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@TimQuintanilla]

Yup, I backed it. It's more Dice Throne, sure but Mile's Spidey?! and I love Dice Throne. Can't wait!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm really digging the Dice Throne style of art applied to Marvel.

[@TimQuintanilla]

@@WatchItPlayed oh same! For some reason I wasn't expecting that combination but now that I see it, I think it gives the marvel characters a unique look while still capturing what's great about them

[@emmanuelcabuena9486]

Great video. I hope that that's not the final production for black panther's cards. That undefenable instead of undefendable will drive me crazy. Let the know about it. Thanks for the video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I have just passed that on!

[@WatchItPlayed]

And just heard back: it's been fixed.

[@a.wosaibi]

Rodney: *wears a black and purple shirt* Me: So, the Emperor’s taken a side.

[@marzipanbugg]

I love this game, favorite character is the gunslinger

[@joelface]

Great choice! I love the gunslinger's unique defense, where you basically have a DUEL out on the dusty streets with your opponent. Feels so thematic.

[@Muhd_Akmal]

Never played Dice Throne before but you sold me on it Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's got a big community, so I hope you really enjoy discovering it Akmal!

[@zakkoehler6820]

Can't wait for an expansion hopefully it will have Magneto and some more Mutants ;-P

[@TheHouseofPanda]

This guy has bailed my ass out of so many tight spots. Thanks, Rowdy Rodney

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing :) Glad these videos have been helpful Peppy Panda!

[@maaaaa51]

You know the game is gonna be good when they get watch it played for the tutorial

[@WatchItPlayed]

Well, the game may or may not be to your tastes, but you can hopefully get a good sense of it here :)

[@arthur.w.aguiar]

Muito legal, juntaram um jogo bom com uma ótima franquia. Venderá bastante. Parabéns por mais um bom vídeo.

[@chipper111]

Extremely helpful video! Thank you!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Adam - have a great time playing!

[@peekitty]

I think I see a mistake at 4:45. Captain Marvel's leaflet (seen in the video) doesn't say she has to spend Radiance to use it. So the Radiance token should have remained on her hero board, right?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very good catch - an unfortunate oversight that I chose to use "that" power as an example, because, as you say, that one doesn't require spending the token to trigger it.

[@SILVERF0X13]

I appreciate the clarity of the instructions. This helped me understand the system quickly.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nielse4099]

Great video! Can't wait to play it!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Niels!

[@karasuegnima19]

Does anyone have a link to the kick starter for the marvel collection?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You'll find it in the description of the video.

[@Arvias]

Thank you again for the amazing videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you're enjoying Paul!

[@danielschaublin]

"When Black Partner and Miss Marvel wanted to get some time alone to train, Thor follows them and won't leave them alone." That's my thought of a good scene with these 2 characters after watching the video. Now I wish it was made into an actual Marvel comic. (It would be good for Valentine's Day.) Also, one thing I wish is that in the future, a game similar to this comes out, but you can build your own custom decks from a large pool of cards for each character, and/or a general deckbuilding-type game where you start with starting decks and dice, upgrade your deck by adding new cards and trashing weaker ones during the game, and upgrade your starting dice by buying new dice/face and trashing weaker faces/dice. I know that idea is complex for a board game, but the idea of customize decks and dice during the game might work one day (Combining Dominion and Cubitos together.) Anyway, nice video. I might look into the game myself one day to try it out. First they use general known characters, and now Marvel comes it. (By the way, can you pit Marvel characters against non-Marvel characters in Dice Throne, since I don't know if the rules mention anything about using a Marvel character with someone like Ninja from the regular set?) Maybe next, DC will join the line-up.

[@WatchItPlayed]

The various sets in the Dice Throne systems are compatible.

[@danielschaublin]

@@WatchItPlayed So you could play a game with Black Partner vs Ninja, for example in Dice Of Thrones, even if one's from Marvel, and one's from the regular sets?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@danielschaublin The Marvel Dice Throne sets are compatible with the Dice Throne system.

[@danielschaublin]

@@WatchItPlayed So in summary, you can pit any character in Dice Thrones against other, even if they are from different franchises, like you can do Marvel vs DC, for example? And sorry for asking that question 3 times. When I first saw the video say "Marvel Dice Thrones," I was thinking that you can only pit Marvel characters with each other due to the Marvel tag, and your video didn't share any details about if when you play Marvel, it can be only be Marvel, or you can include the season sets as well. I felt like I wasted your time with that question, when the answer was "when you pit characters in dice thrones against each other, one can be Marvel, and one can be non-Marvel if you prefer."

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@danielschaublin Normally I express cross-compatibility in my videos, so I understand the confusion created by the absence of me saying anything about it in this video. The catch is that sometimes with licensed properties, there are restrictions on what can and can't be said about the product, and how it can or can't tie to other products (even if it CAN tie to other products). But I see they've added this to the FAQ on the Kickstarter page "Marvel Dice Throne is compatible with the entire Dice Throne ecosystem." - so I guess any restrictions on mentioning that have now lifted.

[@bengamingames5002]

Gameplay looks fantastic, or else the video was just so well created that I am tricked. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

No tricks - these are just the rules :) Will you enjoy it? That will depend on your personal tastes - thanks for checking it out!

[@reverse4849]

Is Marvel Dice Throne compatible with Dice Throne Adventures?

[@adamcooper8073]

It is and both previous seasons

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks to Adam for the assist.

[@whatboardgame]

Great video as always. Thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@hallmarkhottakes]

Awesome as always!!! Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome!

[@frankdetank9126]

Rodney, Rodney, Rodney... there are few other things that get me as excited as bacon and Marvel-themed board games is one of them. I'm actually here to learn the game instead of just to hang out. Here, take all my bacon!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'll get the freezer ready!

[@sokolov22]

You can sell cards during your Main Phase at any time right? Not just during Discard?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Let me know if this section covers it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWqTdKugp5xlgLMfeature=shared&t=397

[@scarletmedrano3059]

Very nice thank you 👍🏽

[@JoeyjojoShabadoo7]

Quick question: I had the original Gunslinger vs Samurai pack, and although I played it a few times, I wasn’t enamored with it. I ended up trading it on BGG. However, I love the Marvel universe, and am curious if people think this might pull me in more? Thanks for any replies 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hard to say for you, we'll see what others say, but I often do find theme helps me enjoy a game.

[@estherpettigrew3042]

I can’t answer for you. I am a fan of Dice Throne. It is one of the few games in my 150+ collection that my hubs will ask to play and it’s one of my personal favorites. I will say that as a Marvel fan, I was super excited to hear about this collection of heroes and can’t wait to tear into it! (Especially since the set includes Dr. Strange and Scarlet Witch) I guess it really depends on what you wasn’t fun for you in Dice Throne. To give an extreme example, if you don’t like rolling dice, then you’re not going to enjoy Marvel Dice Throne! 😆

[@NinjaGeekGames]

Another good video

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@baldguygames]

Can't wait!

[@riddlesphinxx]

I love your game shelves! What kind are they? A slight upgrade from Kallax

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you like them! Those were made by a local carpenter for the space.

[@ericstumpf7620]

Thanks Rodney for all the knowledge! I got the battle chest and am playing black Widow atm. My freind and I are confused about some of her hero upgrades such as widows gauntlets ll that also have a separate ability 'covert mission'. Do you choose either ability or do you get both abilities since they are on the same card?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Eric, thanks for checking out the video! I do my best to answer all rules questions on the games I cover, but I avoid individual card effects/powers, as that's a level of detail beyond what I can manage across all the videos I do. I'd suggest checking the rules forum for the game on BoardGameGeek or the publishers website. I hope you can find your answer there - have fun playing!

[@Sophie_Miller_Wx]

This game looks really cool!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@boodesultan12]

Any chance this video receives english cc? Whether manual or auto?

[@WatchItPlayed]

For some very strange reason, sometimes KZbin defaults to auto-translating something different than the original language the video id cleary in. For someone reason it "auto-translated" Korean instead of English. Once it "auto translates" one language, it doesn't allow to auto translate another. And I don't have the resources to do it manually. Very small tutorial operation here (ie. me).

[@nightwishpower]

anyone else is nostalgic of the old theme for this channel?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You never know, it might make a return some day!

[@peteshirey9816]

Just got mine today :-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great time playing!

[@peteshirey9816]

@@WatchItPlayed I will now that I have your tutorial to go by! I will play it tonight after I go golfing, lets tame a moment silence for the poor woodland creatures who will be dodging my errant tee shots all day!

[@boardgamecloset]

Am I the only one who kept checking the time on Rodney's watch? Now we Watch the Watch on Watch it Played.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Spin-off series!

[@danharshman]

Figured it would get views here. Watch out people on Facebook are scamming people "selling their pledges" I was one of the unfortunate ones. I blame myself, just wanted to get the word out to be careful.

[@emsully03]

For the defense roll, if a character has more than 1 option you had stated the bottom one goes first. Then do you also get the rest?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure I stated that (but I may also be misunderstanding the question - do you have a time stamp for the section you are referring to?). I usually have time stamps in my tutorials, but it takes a few days to get them up.

[@emsully03]

@@WatchItPlayed I probably am wording it weird. It's about the 12/13 minute when you're talking about defensive dice. I think I'm confused on how to proceed if someone has more than one defensive ability

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@emsully03 Sometimes you can have more than one panel on your character board that is listed as a defensive ability, when you are attacked, you pick which one of them you want to use. (this is more of a general Dice Throne system rule, I'm not sure if any of the heroes in the Marvel set will have more than one Defensive panel).

[@whatboardgame]

@@WatchItPlayed Spider-Man does.

[@harleygrattan2851]

Hi Rodney, CP are spent so you reduce your CP to the cost on your CP counter?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Harley, I'm not quite sure what you're asking.

[@harleygrattan2851]

The combat points, you start with 2. Is it like money when you spend cp on a cards so if a card cost 1 cp, do I reduce my combat point marker from 2 to 1 or I leave the cp counter at 2?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@harleygrattan2851 Yes, you reduce the points on your dial, as you spend them.

[@harleygrattan2851]

Thanks and great video

[@SwayDaGawd]

How are mythic cards used? Nothing in the rule book about them? Do players all start with mythic or do they have to draw them?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think those are part of the kickstarter project, but not part of the core game, so I'm not sure.

[@whatboardgame]

You start with them if you want to. Just a cool little add on you can use if you like.

[@bob101910]

Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Bob!

[@thomassoderholm2834]

When can we expect to see this in stores?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure what their release schedule for retail is.

[@suparerkvitit]

Hello i'm from thailand , i curious that why this video has not auto - translate to eng ( it only traslate to korean) ,Thx

[@WatchItPlayed]

Auto-translations are done by KZbin and it's been a long time issue that sometimes KZbin auto-chooses random languages instead of the native language of the video. No idea why it happens.

[@pct87]

Is there a version of dice throne that’s more then just two players? Or is each box set with two characters?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You'll want to check the kickstarter page, they are selling a battle chest version with everything in one box.

[@estherpettigrew3042]

As Rodney says, one battle chest with all eight heroes, each hero in its own box as shown in this video.

[@alexmrkonjic3138]

what if you have no cards in your hand at the end of your turn? do you draw a new hand of 4?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope. It's been a little while since I shot this, but if I don't ever speak about automatically filling your hand, then you don't.

[@Shaura90]

Dice Throne was already gorgeous, but now with Marvel characters? Wow!! The back of the cards need to be character-themed, though.

[@nightwishpower]

they sell sleeves for each characters

[@PerpetualSushi]

they got sleeves for that on the kickstarter that are an addon

[@creatingmike9164]

This one looks pretty fun, a fair bit of dice luck though by the looks of it!

[@WatchItPlayed]

The Yahtzee style re-roll gives you options, and then you have cards you can play to mitigate it as well. But yes, there's also dice :)

[@creatingmike9164]

@@WatchItPlayed It does seem like there are a couple of good modifiers which I like. Also, rolling dice makes a game exciting. Sometimes good, sometimes bad!

[@krikri3387]

Quick question: is this a game for only two players?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Always happy to help with questions, but if the video addresses the question, I have to direct you there. You'll find the player count mentioned in the first few moments of the video.

[@sithlorddoggo9051]

When does it release?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You’ll want to check the Kickstarter page for that to see their estimates.

[@fargo7549]

Where can I buy this ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You'll find a link in the description of the video.

[@danielmclean3052]

When will you do a Pendragon tutorial? ;-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! No plans to currently :)

[@michaelmoser493]

If both my opponent and myself are at 1 life and I roll an attack for 1 and his defense roll deals 1 damage to me, what happens then, who wins?

[@WatchItPlayed]

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.

[@Maniacstorm]

LOKI?!?!?!

[@Potatis1337]

Is this not available yet?

[@WatchItPlayed]

This is very newly announced, and is on kickstarter today. I don't usually cover games on kickstarter until they are releasing, but they were able to get me a copy that is 99% finalized (aside from some tokens being shaped slightly differently), so I was happy to do it, and hopefully it'll help give you some good information on whether or not you'd want to back it - or if you pick it up down the road at retail, this tutorial will still be valid.

[@Potatis1337]

Thanks Rodney! Great video as always :)

[@alexlevesque6691]

This shows 1V1. Can it be played with 6 players at once?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Correct.

[@derekbaker4498]

Hey my friend and I were playing the edition with Loki and Wanda and had a question. So Wanda has an ability to “steal” a positive status effect from a character and apply it to herself. In this case lokis positive status effect is called bag of tricks, it can be applied to himself or enemy players and is resolved at the beginning of the turn. It’s resolved by rolling one dice and the number determines the outcome, if a 1 is rolled the person with the bag loses 1 cp, if a 2-5 is rolled then Loki decides between 1 of three outcomes, and if a 6 is rolled the player gains 2 cp. all the logistics aside this is about the 2-5 range. If Wanda uses her ability to apply bag of tricks, can she apply it to Loki or does she have to apply it to herself? And most importantly does Loki still determine the outcome of a 2-5 is rolled because there is no clarification that Wanda has control over bag of tricks outcome, just that she “steals the positive effect”

[@WatchItPlayed]

I do my best to answer all rules questions on the games I cover, but I avoid individual card effects, as that's a level of detail beyond what I can manage across all the videos I do. I'd suggest checking the rules forum for the game on BoardGameGeek or the publishers website. I hope you can find your answer there - have fun playing!

[@ktk3487]

Didn’t know there was a marvel version

[@WatchItPlayed]

This is very newly announced, and is on kickstarter today. I don't usually cover games on kickstarter until they are releasing, but they were able to get me a copy that is 99% finalized (aside from some tokens being shaped slightly differently), so I was happy to do it, and hopefully it'll help give you some good information on whether or not you'd want to back it - or if you pick it up down the road at retail, this tutorial will still be valid!

[@ktk3487]

@@WatchItPlayed ahhh big hype. I am a marvel fan so I might get it hehe :)

[@chriswilson198]

Just dropped on Kickstarter about the same time as the video released if you want to go check it out

[@ktk3487]

@@chriswilson198 what’s that? Getting it now? :)

[@evancheah8244]

Yay.

[@zakkoehler6820]

They should have made more villains, Ultron/Thanos/Baron Zemo etc......

[@WatchItPlayed]

It'll be interesting to see what comes out down the line.

[@cgrenadier]

Wow!!

[@I-am-MasterChief]

This should be put into a mobile game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Maybe some day it will be.

[@ellrock41]

Whhhaaaaaattt?????

[@jerrywilliams3943]

Offensive role phase l made me think of insulting someone while you roll dice. I would not recommend doing this as it would make the game not fun.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good advice :)