The Duke - How To Play

[@dsyphoria]

I'm impressed! You got through the whole video without once mentioning chess!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Chess isn't a part of the rules :)

[@otterbot]

They've also provided convenient print-and play for ALL of the tile expansions (King Arthur, Robin Hood, 3 Musketeers, and Robert E Howard characters such as Conan). I've only played the base game, but these scenarios look really interesting.

[@brockj39]

Hey Rodney, I just bought this game today to play with my 12 years old daughter. I read the rules book and wanted to say you did an excellent job explaining them. Thanks so much fellow canuck!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, really nice to know this was helpful!

[@Hemlock2323]

Saw this at my favorite comics and game store the other day and thanks to this awesome instructional video I decided to buy it. Great game all around, and now I'm looking forward to trying the expansions.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hemlock2323 So glad you found the video helpful!

[@74Slamdunk]

I saw this and then approached my LFGS and I was told that the game was in re-print. Sad Panda. And today I find my copy sitting there waiting for me. Thanks for introducing me to this game. Can't wait to read, learn, and play

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoyed this one Mark!

[@wetwillyccma]

I know it had been a while since you made this video but, I just bought this game and it looks great. I can hardly wait to play it. Thanks for the fantastic video on how to play. Your the best Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, it might have been made awhile ago, but glad to know you still found reason to check it out!

[@RickKoeppen]

Great video, Rodney! I just got my Duke Kickstarter rewards in the mail a few days ago, and this tutorial was very helpful. I can't wait to watch the game being played.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoyed your game!

[@chocoboworld8593]

6:32 if that tile is a enemy(its friendly at 6:32) is it still block my footman ? enhanced ability 1 summon if no space that adjudcent to the duke isn’t available so freely move? enhanced ability 2 divination same situation with above still can use this abiltity?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I wish I could help, I shot this game awhile ago, and don't have my copy anymore to double check for you. I hope you are able to track down an answer.

[@snoo333]

first time on this channel. really love the video. i am really learning the game. looking forward to your other vids.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you found it helpful - welcome to the channel!

[@1346Longbowman]

Great primer on the game! Just watched it and it helps to clear a few things up!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Great to hear, thanks for checking out the video!

[@yobo93]

Looking forward to this! Ive been eyeing this and For the Crown

[@WatchItPlayed]

You get a chance to try The Duke?

[@otterbot]

If you are at all interested in this game, there is a FREE print-and-play at the Catalyst Game Labs website in the Tabletop game section. Very simple to make, just 3 sheets of paper + scissors and you can be playing. Highly recommended.

[@UnitForward]

I've seen CGL post about The Duke on Twitter, and I have to say it looks awesome! Also, I now have a sudden urge to listen to Genesis. :)

[@rikafa]

This is a great explanation video. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ricardo Santos Glad you enjoyed it Ricardo!

[@MrJustintreat]

This already looks like it belongs in my collection. I love chess and stratego, and this reminds me of those kinds of games

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you end up getting a chance to try this one?

[@MrJustintreat]

@@WatchItPlayed Many times yes. Such a great strategic game

[@JeremiahBurns]

Oh man, I want this game. Also, great video explanation.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Jeremiah, thanks for checking it out!

[@JohnTobias42]

I was in the Kickstarter for this game. It is spectacular.

[@JohnTobias42]

www.kickstarter.com/projects/450703636/the-duke/description

[@LuizCarlos-gv1xo]

Amazing game and explanation !!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Luiz, glad you enjoyed!

[@jihangjiang4635]

Very nice presentation. Love it!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks JiHang!

[@kiprm208]

This looks very interesting! Great job.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Joe!

[@BoxofDelights]

Nce one Rodders! I found this video an inspiration.. I have a similar game I wish to show on my channel. Bring on the abstracts! Really looking forward to seeing some gameplay. Best wishes, Rick

[@WatchItPlayed]

Turns out you brought out an abstract of your own :)

[@trelarasleontas3531]

you always make the best videos with board games. You are doing a great job. I like board games but sadly everyone around me prefer video games

[@WatchItPlayed]

Trelaras Leontas A common issue for board gamers, but see if you can find something you think would appeal to them and perhaps in time you can win some of them over :)

[@casp3365]

Can't whate to you start playing this!!

[@jhnfra8260]

Exelent game is like a mix onitama stratego and chess. Good job explaing it. Maybe you can do a video in stratego waterloo. Regarding The Duke, please tell me how use the fort/camelot pice. Thank You.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed the game. I do by best to answer all rules questions on the games I cover, but I avoid individual card/piece 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!

[@LeeSou_]

Can anyone tell me where can i get this? I live in Poland and im unsure if it is in any stores, couldnt find it on the internet too.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sorry, I’m not sure either right now.

[@Guidedvoice32]

Very cool.

[@MajinWamu]

Hey Rodney, I was curious if you can explain to me how are things "randomly" placed onto the board. I would like to start using the mountain terrain that came with the set, but the instructions only say to "randomly place the tile on the board." What is the method to do that? I was thinking of using two six sided dice to determine this, which holds a random aspect to the game. But the same question applies to the dragon as well. How are things supposed to be determined randomly in this game? :/

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Majin Wamu Hey Majin, it's been awhile since I last played, so I'm a little fuzzy on the details. This question you might have to take to the company, or check on board game geek. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!

[@MajinWamu]

Hello again Rodney, thank you for the speedy response. I checked the Board Geek while I was adding this game to my list and it seems I can't find anyone with the same question. I am wondering if perhaps I had missed a rule somewhere that may have been stated in the instructions. I will keep on looking. Thank you Rodney for the response. It is very appreciated.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Majin Wamu Just wish I could have been a little more helpful. Some games I have a stronger memory of than others!

[@MajinWamu]

I know what that is like. My household has hundreds and hundreds of games, and we always need the manual right next to us because there are now too many rules to remember. Some games we still have in its protective seal. I just got Boss Monster, and am waiting for an opportunity to try it out.

[@Chadwyck12]

+Majin Wamu Look at about the 16:30 mark in the video and Rodney gives an example of how to place the mountain using 2 6 sided dice. Cheers!

[@MrStonetigers]

Not sure if this is in the rule book but can the champion also just move one space when there is nothing to jump?

[@WatchItPlayed]

George Kaufmann I lent my copy of the game out, so I can't check for you on this one, sorry.

[@ryanmrich]

I want one!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you get one?

[@robbpeppertree]

I'd just like to point out that it actually isn't "mandatory" for the Assassin to jump. It follows the same rules as a normal slide, with the added ability of jumping.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure about that - I remember asking the publisher at the time, and they seemed to indicate the jump was mandatory. Did they update that somewhere?

[@robbpeppertree]

The way it's worded in the rule book seems quite clear that it's a regular slide, with the "addition" of a jump. Nothing indicates that it is mandatory. That's how I've been playing with pieces with this movement such as the Assassin.

[@bladesinger2002]

+robbpeppertree I know that this conversation is long dead but I am putting this here for others to find later. It was confirmed with Catalyst games and on their kick starter. The Jump IS mandatory. Imagine it this way. You jump to the slide icon and then complete a slide. In this way you are only able to jump pieces that are directly adjacent to the piece.

[@robbpeppertree]

+Charles Patterson That's fairly clear. I wish it were that clear in the rule book. Oh well. Still a solid game otherwise.

[@Invaderzerg]

Can you please clarify that you are able to "jump" "only Once" and "only over the indicated adjacent tile" and the first jump "IS mandatory". Are you basically telling me that an assassin can't shoot through more than 1 "adjacent" tile and I have lost countless games due to the X-ray attack ability that I thought it had?

[@22freedom33]

Congratulations, you have reached the same number of seasons as The Simpsons! See, not such a shabby achievement huh?

[@patcraig1637]

What if we run out of tiles and there is a stalemate situation?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Unfortunately, the rules don't provide a clear answer to that. In a rare situation like that, it's time for a rematch.

[@patcraig1637]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks for the reply. Ran into this situation today.

[@MrBernaar]

Reminds me of the game 'Confusion: Espionage and Deception in the Cold War'. Check it out Rodney, you might like it!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I did end up checking that one out - it's very cool!

[@JoostN86]

I can't seem to find this game in The Netherlands. Does anyone have any idea if it is at all available here, or perhaps with a different name?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You end up locating a copy?

[@DocHogan]

I hadn't heard of this one. It looks great, though!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@DocHogan]

@@WatchItPlayed dang, Rodney...that comment is *8* years old 🤣

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@DocHogan And now you know I didn't miss it :)

[@DocHogan]

@@WatchItPlayed 🤣

[@Kathayne636]

What does defense do?

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Aequilibria It's a little tricky for me to explain here in the comments, but it is covered on Page 5 of the rule book with some illustrations and examples.

[@Kathayne636]

I'll have to look at it again then. What I read made little sense to me and I headed to the internet for clarification.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Aequilibria Ah, gotcha. For what its worth, I found that section of the rules a little tricky too. I wouldn't want to try to answer, as it would just be my best understanding of it. I'd advise checking board game geek, and maybe asking the rules forum: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36235/duke/forums/66

[@KyleJonesDrJones]

One has to expect that chess and the Duke will have different skill sets, as the Duke contains random elements (what pieces will appear) and chess does not. Opening theory has a great impact on chess, as will experience (since many positions will be familiar) whereas its hard to see how this could be true in the Duke, where the game space is so much larger. So basicaly maybe Luke is a better tactical thinker but you win at chess on experience and grizzled wisdom :D :D :D :D :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

I like your optimism about my abilities :)

[@Cosamaru]

It looks like a cross between Chess and Summoner Wars.

[@KhanGarth]

this looks like the new Chess.

[@normnevins8067]

I'd never heard of this game at all...and not I want. Grumble, grumble...stupid Rodney causing me to spend more money...grumble, grumble :-> Sincerely though, had never heard of it, but it does have an appeal. Like that classic game...that you never mentioned (nicely done), but with more angles.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You end up trying this one Norm?

[@Zastier]

WTF? 0 Dislikes? On the internet? How does that work o.O

[@WatchItPlayed]

It doesn't happen often. We've been fortunate to have many enthusiastic viewers!

[@clod2692]

you can't just dislike the dukes, and rodney speech lol

[@Pabluzcu]

Even more amazing than that is the fact that despite your comment being 3 months old, nobody disliked it yet, not even to troll you about it... there´s hope for humanity after all...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Pabluzcu I think there just may be!

[@Kingnaruto16fan]

It just turned to 1.

[@Bluekoopa1]

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