The original 'For Northwood!' The Emissary [Solo Card Game Playthrough]

Debating different kingdoms using trick taking, working to gain the favor of all kingdoms. In this solo playthrough of games you can play with a standard 52 card deck, I play The Emissary
0:00 Intro
0:54 Rules Overview
5:29 Gameplay
24:07 Final Thoughts
25:43 Outro
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[@Ploskkky]

I admire these people who are able to create all sorts of entertaining card games, with just a standard deck.

[@boardgameswiththomas]

Completely agree! I'm glad I get a chance to play them and share them with more people as I think they're fantastic types of games

[@MartinPierreBeaulieu]

I just got myself a bunch a cheap standard decks to try different games (Hatchi Train, Nanatoridori, Of What's Left, Bacon, etc). I stumbled on your playlist with all theses games with a regular deck. It's just so good, thx a lot! I'll try a bunch for sure. Like what you're doing.

[@boardgameswiththomas]

That's awesome to hear! Hope you find some that you enjoy, there's a lot of these games out there (including many I haven't covered yet)

[@ConstantChaosGames]

Such an great design. Thanks for giving this game it's own dedicated video, it definitely deserves it. Question @11:57 when you lose 1 trick I thought that was game over there because I thought it was exactly 8 tricks per kingdom, but when you draw extra cards to your hand (using the Jack of clubs) maybe you have the option to play more tricks for that kingdom? Thanks!

[@boardgameswiththomas]

You don't lose when you lose a trick, only if you don't have the required number of tricks won when your hand is empty at the end of a kingdom debate. Losing tricks happens and is often needed to win some of the lower numbered kingdoms

[@koklead7904]

What is different with this version of the game with For Northwood? Thanks

[@boardgameswiththomas]

There are a few small differences but they are mostly the same. The main ones being: - In this version, you lose if you fail at one kingdom while in For Northwood, each kingdom has a point value and you don't automatically lose after just losing one kingdom - In this version, there are only 4 types of powers (one for each suit) while in For Northwood, there are many different types of powers for the different rulers - In For Northwood, there is a solo campaign There are a few other small rule changes like when you can play allies but I think those are the main ones

[@ConstantChaosGames]

Another question, can you use the Jacks after revealing the card you need to respond to (mid-debate)?

[@boardgameswiththomas]

You can not. You can only use it at the beginning of the kingdom after selecting it or between debates before revealing a new card