Mice And Mystics - How To Play

[@WatchItPlayed]

Today (June 27, 2021) you're going to see this tutorial video for Mice And Mystics go live, but it was actually first created in 2012. However, it was posted on the Plaid Hat Games KZbin channel at that time, and although I also had it uploaded here, I never made my version public - and then I forgot about it! However, I rediscovered it today and thought I should make it public here as well, to go along with all the game plays that ARE located on this channel - so if you see that older video appearing and you're wondering why - that's why! Also: White Polo throwback!

[@BetterBoardGames]

Rodney Smith and the Fountain of Youth. What do we learn when we watch this video, apart from the rules to this amazing game? That Rodney has always been a natural talent when it came to explaining games. He is really the best in the industry. I sometimes watch his videos even if I have zero interest in the game, just to see him explaining stuff 😀 Keep up the great work! Yours, Thomas

[@WatchItPlayed]

That is a very generous comment Thomas - so glad to have your encouragement. Vielen Dank!

[@searose6192]

@@WatchItPlayedI second the comment above. Rodney is the best. When I was first getting back into hobby games after playing some years ago, I bought Mice and Mystics to play with my kids. I opened it up and tried to learn how to play from the rule book. All their expectant faces waiting to play the game, plus me being completely lost about terms like initiative track resulted in me being brought to literal tears (I was pregnant at the time…so there is that) I packed it up and regretted buying and trying a game clearly beyond what I was up to. I almost gave up on trying anything beyond Sushi Go ever again. Then I found this video by Rodney explaining it in a completely friendly and simple way and I tried playing again (by myself this time) and then with the kids and we have had fun playing a wide range of games ever since, because I always check is Rodney has a “how to play” video before buying the game….and then I watch it a few times. Its thanks to you Rodney that my family of 7 is solid gamers now, right on down to the 2 hr old who loves to pull games off the shelf and “play” them with me. Can’t say thank you enough. 😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@searose6192 Truly such a kind and generous comment. Thank you so much. It is such a pleasure to do this kind of work, knowing it has had a positive impact on your gaming experiences.

[@MidwestGomez]

I bought this game because of your review nearly a decade ago! I still haven't finished the campaign because sometime between then and now my daughter became a teenager and playing games with dad became not as "cool" as it once was. Now that she's almost off to college she's come around, so there's still hope. I need to know how this thing ends!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you both get to resume a little adventuring at the table soon :)

[@sanjayw9878]

the kids come back in the later 20s once they realize what you did for them as a parent

[@jartree]

This is a good opportunity to tell you Rodney, that this video is what brought me into the hobby. I had played Settlers of Catan a lot and I decided I should look into more modern board games. I went to BGG and saw Mice and Mystics on the hotness list (it had just been released), then I found your how to play and gameplay videos which helped me decide that the game was right for me, and learn to play it. Thank you so much for helping me dive in to board games with this video and everything you have done since.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for sharing that jartree, nice to know what our videos played a small part in your enjoyment of the hobby :)

[@dougrawald6000]

Seeing this posted today brought back some great memories. I fondly recall first watching this video two years ago with my then seven-year-old son after picking up this game at a used game sale. We felt well armed to play through the campaign after watching, and I have been singing Rodney’s praises as a board game teacher ever since. Mice and Mystics was our first of many modern board games and this video helped open that world to us. It is amazing to think how far you (and this channel) have come since you first filmed this; thanks for being such an outstanding member of our hobby!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Well thank you for being with us for the past 2 years, and for such kinds words Doug :)

[@robertaustin6302]

Mice & Mystics and Super Dungeon Explore were two of the first games you ever taught me. Thanks Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Fun to bring back these board game memories!

[@joelkong9060]

Great video production on how to play Mice & Mystics. Rodney Smith is by far the best teacher when it comes to teaching and I just love his presentation. Consistent, clear and articulate in how he captures the viewer's attention when making his presentation. Keep up the great work, Rodney Smith. Your efforts are highly valued and appreciated.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Joel :)

[@lawtrichter8946]

This game is one of my favorite games of all time, I discovered it thanks to this video. Played it in different groups, extensions as well and I have a lots of wonderful memories, Thank you Rodney Ps = and I'm ready to set it up again whenever

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's always so nice to hear from gamers who found a game that really worked for them, and provided fun experiences.

[@mrbastos]

This is awesome. I used your video to help my coworkers and I gets ready to play this, and watched it many times to be sure I could answer as many questions as I could. Sadly shortly after game 1, Covid happened so I imagine we'll need to re-start the game and refresh our memories on the rules

[@WatchItPlayed]

Here's to some uninterrupted adventuring this time!

[@Gathanokos]

Oh my, I loved this episode!! I've actually got this game right after your playthrough and I still have it XD. I was so confused when it said this video was posted a few hours ago. haha Good old days

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yeah, I figured this might be a little confusing :)

[@dmillar71]

Look at young Rodney!!! Just a flashback.

[@carlosnieve1225]

Mice and Mystics was great. It’s crazy just how far these games have come.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Wild how the time flies, right?

[@PhlioNihm]

This was the first game my wife and I played together. Wil W drew us into it with his family playthrough, and your video helped us through our own first adventure... the first of many. Thank you for being a part of our board game journey from the beginning, you're the best!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Phlio! Thanks for the kind comment, and for letting us be a part of your board gaming adventures :)

[@professorpipe3270]

A nice blast of fun from 2012. Thanks for sharing, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed that throw back :)

[@sorenstorm]

Read the instructions, played the game, saw the video, and found 5 things i missed myself in the manual. E.g. it is much easier to get out of the water with help of friends. :-D thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Happy to assist - have fun playing!

[@edwinsauve9805]

This video series is what dragged me into the rainbow coloured happy abyss that is modern board gaming. After it being suggested to me by a FLGS, I went ahead and checked it out. Soon after a lot of games that I bought were games featured on Watch It Played. Almost 10 years and 200+ games later I don’t buy as many games, but still enjoy your content. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's a really nice bit of history for you to have shared Edwin - thanks for being with us all this time!

[@YoshMaster]

The gameplay videos of this one really captured my mind back in the day! One of the game I’ve loved most watching!

[@WatchItPlayed]

That was a really special play through - glad to bring back this memory :)

[@MeloCanclini]

oh!!, I remember that video! Wow how much time has passed!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Almost a decade since this one. Wild, right?

[@noahwinberry2475]

Thus was the best intro and rules review I have ever watched. Whenever I get a new game in the future, I'll check this channel first!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say, I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@grahamwallis4635]

This video of Mice and Mystics (M & M) just shows how much you have progressed on explaining on how to play a game. Comparing how you explain a game like M & M to how you explain games today there is a massive improvement (just as I hoped there would be). I would be a good idea if 3 or 4 times a year you drop on us an ancient how to play video from years past just to remind us how much you and the channel have improved. And at the end I missed you saying "Thanks for Watching." Keep up the good work.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't know when I introduced "Thanks for Watching", I feel like I've been saying it forever :)

[@teejleague3838]

Like everybody else, my husband said "Redwall" when he saw this. It looks like a good one to add to a Christmas list. :) 'Cause, you know, it's never too early....

[@WatchItPlayed]

You'll get no argument from us!!

[@teejleague3838]

I have so enjoyed the playthroughs with your son. It's truly sacred to see you two enjoy each other's company so much!!! You must be so proud of him. It's hard for me to believe that he's not little anymore, since I didn't realize when I first started watching these how old they were!

[@WatchItPlayed]

And we still game together and have a fun time doing it :)

[@teejleague3838]

@@WatchItPlayed That is very awesome. :) We have been trying to have a child and gaming has been helping distract from the long times of waiting and the disappointments. I hope one day we will have a child to play games with us, too!

[@geekrebellion4694]

I already know how to play , because I saw this video a couple years ago, but I'm seeing the video again just for the good memories.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for taking this stroll down memory lane with me!

[@Potatis1337]

I'm loving that you're doing older games, hers to hoping for a few I'd like to see 😅❤️👏 Edit: Just realized the fact that this might be an old recording :P oh well 😁

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, added a note to the description to help clarify :) That and under the Community tab. Sorry for the fake out. But I do love doing older games too!

[@thesonofdormammu5475]

Thanks for the video. It helped clarify a couple of things that I couldn't quickly find the in the rulebook the last time my family played this.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know it was helpful - have fun playing together!

[@JayFFAFAlesanaES]

Tried to play this with my son last night, read the rules in full a week or so ago and reviewed them today, but they weren't really clear enough (some things were also worded poorly) and so we ended up being wiped out by board 3 of the first campaign (this is also my fault for forgetting the rescue action and forgetting we had abilities). Now I understand how to play out combat better we should stand a much better chance of surviving, so, many thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - have a great time on your next adventure together :)

[@Deathtoyou4ever7788]

If I want to learn a game, I'll always search for a Rodney Smith Watch It Played video first. He is simply the best at what he does.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words Ruckman!

[@TommyBo42]

Not fooling me any Rodney. You and your son talked me into buying this game months ago! I'm on to you now!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! You're too clever for me Thomas :)

[@Bada4ever]

This game is excellent! My students played it obsessively for about 2 years.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very cool to hear that they did, and that it was encouraged in your class.

[@davidgalopim6879]

Hey! I love your videos, great job really. This video and the one for Stuffed Fables were very useful to us. I was wondering if you are planning to cover their other game Familiar Tales as well :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words about the videos David! As for Familiar Tales, I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@timd4524]

Seems Target has the best price. Literally four cents less than Miniature Market. And there's also an expansion. Nice to see something that is still attainable. Bet you those minis would look real good painted. Would be a cool gift for my daughter who also likes Mouse Guard the rpg. That one's pretty cool.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oh, the minis look great painted!

[@FiveToedSloth]

I love this game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's really nice to be reposting this classic :)

[@gabrielesimionato1210]

Me too! Also my kids enjoy it a lot, despite some graphic issues

[@duseylicious]

I’m a big fan of this game, but I always found the rule book’s explanations and organization lackluster. Some rules feel hidden in unrelated sections, etc. It took a while to grok the rules, but once I did I enjoyed the, An in-depth primer like this in invaluable to getting up to speed more quickly!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks - I hoped it might help assist with any rules challenges!

[@lorenzofama6043]

who needs a rulebook if you have Rodney Smith.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're enjoying!

[@stacie_everdell]

Hello. Wow, a Rodney Throwback. It had me confused for a moment with the dates but now I see why. I am just diving into this game and had a quick question. You say, and so do the rules, that anytime mice explore a tile for the first time, you draw an encounter card. Does this mean that at the start of any of the chapters, after initial set up, and drawing the initiative order, you draw an encounter card, thereby adding even more minions to the start tile before any actions are taken? Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Stacie, it's been a little while since I shot this, do you have a time stamp for the section of the video you are referring to?

[@stacie_everdell]

@@WatchItPlayed 17:46 Encounters

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@stacie_everdell It's been a little while since I shot this, and I don't have a copy anymore, but I believe this is specially saying you draw an encounter card after taking an Explore action. It's not referring to the start of a scenario.

[@rondarbee9515]

This popped up in my notifications this morning and left me totally confused... "Why would Rodney make a video on Mice and Mystics now? Is there a new expansion or second edition coming that I missed?" Nope, just a blast from the past.

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's back!

[@ryaninamine1164]

Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - thanks for the kind support!

[@CDRaff]

Coincidentally I just picked up M&M.

[@WatchItPlayed]

No kidding :)

[@a-blivvy-yus]

"Lets talk about mouse movement" - oh that's easy, it's how you get the cursor onto the icon you want to click... wait this is a boardgame? Ohhh right other kind of mouse...

[@aripocki]

Can a Large creature move into a space with one Small creature because that space is not full??

[@WatchItPlayed]

As far as I know the rules don't officially cover this, but since a largre creature moving into a space with a small creature would "overfill" the space, I'd say it's not mean to be allowed.

[@TheEricBooth]

I'm almost positive this is the first video I watched on this channel as far as tutorials go. It's been downhill ever since. :-P

[@WatchItPlayed]

Big hill though, right?

[@williamadongusthatisdumbec8091]

Did you get a green screen video today?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope, this is an old video from 2012 actually - you'll find this explained in the description of the video :)

[@jeremymathews645]

Does anyone know how it is solo? No one wants to actually sit and play with me

[@WatchItPlayed]

I haven't played solo myself, so I'm not sure.

[@Farstr1d3r]

From the annals of time…..

[@MrChrisevans9738]

You haven’t aged a day

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's true, I've aged a few years instead ;)

[@cheezeofages]

So if you made a drinking game out of every time you cringed at minor video issues you've changed since then how drunk would you have gotten on your rewatch of this? Because I know if I did the same for my own stuff it would result in my death.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Well, I suppose everything is a part of progress and development, so I just see this as being a product of what I was capable of at the time, and it helped me develop new abilities, and growth for the future.

[@BrettFalk]

:)

[@daem0nfaust]

You guys are messing with time travel again? Tsk tsk, you never learn. One day, a Morlock will be hosting Watch it Played.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Uh oh, I don't remember posting this. Did another timeline Rodney do this??!