This War of Mine Board Game | Day 1 | Full Solo Playthrough | Learn How to Play

This is DAY 1 of my epic playthrough of This War of Mine, a board game about innocent people trying to survive a war. Warning: potentially disturbing stories.
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Intro, Content Warning 00:00
Chapter 1 Setup 01:20
Day 1, Morning 03:07
Day 1, Day Actions 04:25
Day 1, Dusk 13:47
Day 1, Evening 14:40
Scavenging the City Hospital 18:05
Day 1, Night Raid 33:25
Day 1, Dawn 36:08
End of Day 1 39:10
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Elegy by Asher Fulero
Tragic Story by Myuu
To Have to in Least Water by pATCHES
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[@Torneid]

Watching from Ukraine and indeed, the mood of the game is like real life for some people now. But still, great vids on your channel, enjoying watching it and playing board games during blackouts. Cheers and be safe.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thank you for watching, Torne! I hope for your continued safety. Ukraine is an inspiration to the world. Please let me know if there is a game you would like to see featured on the channel.

[@khinners]

I don't usually like tutorial videos, but yours is one of the best I've seen. Your intro is nicely put together, your explanations are about the right amount, and I really appreciate the card closeups. Perfect length for a video at 40 minutes also. I've played this game several times and I've never had as good a start as you did on your first day! LOL Not surprising I have yet to win a game, although I did get much closer on my last play. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks Kevin! It was probably the best day I've ever had as well. I needed it with that terrible event/objective combo. It won't be that easy every day, I promise. 🫣 Thanks for watching the series!

[@christinaberkley]

Love the introduction and context setting. From what I understand they have this game in high school libraries as an important educational tool.

[@TotallyTabled]

That wouldn't surprise me at all. There are very few board games that are as meaningful and powerful as this one.

[@lanceware2417]

When adding a fitting, I believe you don’t have to place a character on the Place a New Fitting action space, you just place the character along with the fitting card on the space where the fitting is to be built and then do the build action there. I found this in the Unofficial FAQ online: You DO NOT need to reach the Construct New Fittings space. You place the character performing the action, the materials required for the fitting, and the fitting card (building requirements up) on the space where you want the fitting built. Then when you resolve the actions you discard the materials and turn the fitting over to its 'actions' side.

[@jaysonolson516]

This is probably one of the best tutorial videos I've seen for this game hands down. I own the KS myself, but have never played because I was a tad intimidated after watching other vids, but I could easily follow this and understand. Also looking forward to Day 2!

[@TotallyTabled]

Your comment is very meaningful for me Jayson. My ultimate goal is to help people get great games to the table. I believe the best way to learn a game is to watch a playthrough and learn the rules in context of the gameplay. After your comment I feel like I have succeeded. Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you enjoy part two!

[@christinaberkley]

I agree, it's really clear and easy to understand/follow.

[@x.Jay.Bird.x]

This was beautifully done. Nice job man. 👍🏾

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks Lo! I appreciate the compliment. Have a great day!

[@emmafradd]

Wow super interesting game. I like it! I like how the game board is laid out/ how removing rubble and such reveals more of the image behind it. The exploring mechanic is interesting as well.

[@TotallyTabled]

The exploration is really exciting. It is my favorite part of the game. I love the push your luck and the stories that emerge. It is very time consuming, but totally worth it. Thanks Emma!

[@davlang3783]

This was a great series of playthroughs. I ended up buying it and all the expansions. The tip to get the Dollar Tree box for the pieces was brilliant (and fits in the box).

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm glad it worked out for you! And I hope you enjoy the game. It isn't for everyone, that's for sure, but it is hard to get a similar experience from any other game. And I just adore it. Thanks for checking out the series!

[@lindamullins8486]

How many expansions is it? I have purchased two myself and want to make sure I haven't missed anything

[@TotallyTabled]

I believe there are two big expansions and a number of random promos/Kickstarter extras, but that is it.

[@lindamullins8486]

@@TotallyTabled thank you for answering. So, I have the expansions now I just have to see if I can find Heart of the City... my understanding it never made it out of Kickstarter. So, I guess the only way to obtain that is to buy it from a player. But anyway.... I love this game, and this was an awesome playthrough. You just got a new subscriber.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for the sub, Linda! I appreciate the support. I think you are right about Heart of the City.

[@simondeqin]

Excellent tutorial for an exceptional game !!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for checking out the series! I agree, an amazing game.

[@TheKaityStar2]

I've only played the video game but I really want to play this! Great video!

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The board game plays quite different from the video game. It is one of my favorites. Thanks for watching!

[@user-rm6ol2ux9f]

Thank you so much for a fantastic series. Im now loving this game. Havent won yet... but loving the experience thanks in larhe part to your videos.

[@TotallyTabled]

That is so amazing! I love hearing that. I'm glad you are enjoying the game. Good luck!

[@christinaberkley]

Ack - rolling for noise and getting the 2! but then how it worked out with the trading was great luck in the end.

[@TotallyTabled]

There have been games where I'm trying to make noise just out of desperation to hopefully find someone helpful. This was not one of those times, but it worked out. 😃

[@synnarc]

Awesome. I was just thinking about dusting off my Kickstarter copy of this.

[@TotallyTabled]

I hope you enjoy it synnarc. Thanks for watching the video!

[@sh-kr]

I am not good at English. But your pronunciation is so good that I understand almost 99%. I also like the playthrough that blends naturally with the explanation. Thank you.

[@TotallyTabled]

That is wonderful to hear SH! I think Americans tend to speak slowly and I speak even slower than most! That is normally a bad thing, but if it means that I'm easier to understand and the playthroughs are easier to understand then I am super happy. If anyone is bored they can speed up the video! :) Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@sh-kr]

@@TotallyTabled I barely understand other KZbinrs' videos. But this channel is an exception. It's like a blessing to me. :)

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm so happy to hear that! I hope you continue to enjoy the channel and I will continue to do my very best! Thanks again.

[@Jimo1956]

Nice comment. Reminds me of the 11 years were I worked at an US military clinic, being a Brit myself, and at times having a problem understanding my American colleagues or patients. Usually because of their accents or slang. But then, to be honest, sometimes I have a hard time understanding Brits. Anyway, I agree with you. He has a very clear and enthusiastice voive, no ummmms, errrrrrs or loads of "you know, you know" etc. That's why I know that I am going to enjoy the next three parts of his playthrough/ introduction.Take care and as a Brit gamer would say: "Keep calm and game on" instead of the WW2 saying "Keep calm and carry on."

[@paulocvs]

This was amazing, thank you for confirm I was doing fine

[@TotallyTabled]

Awesome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you checking it out.

[@eucliwood3164]

Nicely done playthrough! I would like to add on some tips to make the starting day better: - Following advanced rules hidden in Script 351, Food token can be consumed any time aside from Combat and script resolution. Henceforth, you can start the game with 9 actions on Day 1 by feeding all characters immediately. - Furthermore, afterwards, you can have up to 12 actions by taking 2 Fatigue to all the 3 characters to get the fourth action for each character (Script 155). It will be a huge boost to the start of your game with many actions.

[@TotallyTabled]

Wow, Eucliwood. I did not know about these. When do you read these scripts? How did I miss them? Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@Jason_Reynolds]

Hi Shaggi. I play the iOS version of this and was in 2 minds about buying the cardboard version. It looks so good and you did a brilliant playthrough. It’s more of an experience than a game. You did have a good first day. It’s a slippery slope though, very difficult to keep on top of. Looking forward to the next days.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much Jason. I appreciate the compliment. This game is near the top of the list for thematic experience for me. But there is more game here than you might think. I've made strategic decisions on the first day that will have massive implications down the road, both positive and negative. Yes, there is randomness and luck, more than in most strategy games, but I like how it works in this game. Lots of pressing your luck, risk mitigation, anticipating problems and opportunities, etc. This is all "game" stuff even though it doesn't involve total control. But if someone says "too chaotic for me" I would understand. I hope you enjoy the future episodes. Lots of dramatic stuff to come.

[@Jason_Reynolds]

@@TotallyTabled Cheers Shaggi. I hope I didn’t come across wrong there. I absolutely love the iOS version and the board game is certainly as immersive. Where I was saying it was more of an experience than a game was more down to the feeling I get playing it. It’s real, and unfortunately for so many people today it’s their current reality. Your play through there has shown me all I need in that it stays very true to the digital version as it was my fear that the experience would get diluted somehow. And since my last comment I’ve been checking out online prices for it. It is right up my street. Cheers man!

[@TotallyTabled]

You're great. I just love pontificating about board game design! This one is definitely not for everyone. I actually didn't love this one at first. I still don't love it as a multiplayer experience. But solo is amazing. Thanks again Jason. I really appreciate your comments!

[@Zulfrak]

Great Video, thanks a lot! I just played my first game after getting this as part of the Ukraine Relief Sale and was extremly frustrated with how the rules are written in the Journal and scattered through the Book of Scripts. Your video made A LOT of things way clearer.

[@TotallyTabled]

Awesome. I'm so happy the video helped! I forgot about the Ukraine Relief Sale. Thanks for the reminder Zulfrak and thanks for watching.

[@Jimo1956]

Wow. Incredible game introduction. Well made, explained in great style. Thanks for uploading and sharing. I only knew about the PC version, which didn't impress me that much. But this part 1 alone as a boardgame was so impressive. So many decisions to make, wonderful board and components. I was going along with your decisions and also thought not to push one's luck any further when scaveging. I think it was starting to get tense. Love that. Game goes onto my "Need-to-Buy List". And I'll enjoy painting the figures. BTW, I was touched by your reasoning at the beginning expiaining your motivation at this time (wll by now actually when you uploaded the video) for the upload. Kudos to you.

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks so much J Field. I really appreciate your kind message and I'm happy you enjoyed the video. This War of Mine is one of those long, complex, mature and intimidating games that will be too much for most people. But it contains within it so many memorable experiences, if you are willing to push through the rules and learning curve. Hopefully my video will help to lessen the struggle so more people can experience this game. It is a massive artistic accomplishment that doesn't get the credit it deserves. Thanks again!

[@christinaberkley]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! Best game ever.

[@TotallyTabled]

I really hope you like the playthrough. I enjoyed making it, but it is going to be a long one! Thanks for requesting it!

[@johnmacloyd5800]

Questions: - In combat, who goes/attacks first? And if a enemy has fire arm, then they go first to attack, right? - In colour, do you stay with the colour for the rest of the game until it changes?

[@jaybear7272]

This is a brilliant playthrough video, that inspired me to get the game. It should be being delivered today - can't wait to get it to the table! Quick rules question: when the hobos steal 3 of your items "starting with the most expensive", does that mean they take your 3 most expensive items, or do they take your 1 most expensive, and then any other 2 you choose?

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks Jay! Hope you enjoy the game. They take your 3 most expensive things, so if you have 3 meds they take them all. Thanks for watching!

[@jaybear7272]

@@TotallyTabled the game has arrived! How do you store the game with your sleeved cards? I want to sleeve the decks where you have to repeatedly shuffle (e.g. Exploration, Residents, Colors, Fate), bjt annoyingly the sleeves I have (Dragonshield standard size) are slightly too big for ths slots in the insert!

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm a guy who recycles 95% of all inserts and this one went bye bye years ago. Sorry, can't help. I'm excited the game arrived. Let us know how it goes!

[@jaybear7272]

@@TotallyTabled It was brutal. The event card I got right at the start was Rat Infestation, meaning I lost my initial food, and then when scavenging / trading couldn't get anything other than vegetables, so couldn't get anyone's hunger down. 2 of my characters died of hunger on day 3, and the other died that same evening from misery as a result of losing his companions. But great fun and a great game!

[@TotallyTabled]

@@jaybear7272 I've definitely had games like that! Must be a good game if you still enjoyed it. Thanks Jay.

[@XHuntinatorX]

I had this on the table just a few days ago and played it twice... and lost twice. I have beaten both of the mini scenarios that come with the base game but I have NEVER been able to beat the full length game.

[@TotallyTabled]

I feel your pain. In the past, if I remember correctly, I have once survived to the end but didn't have my stats low enough. I consider that a win. But maybe this playthrough will be my first real win! The game is hard, but I don't mind. The journey is just so good. Thanks for watching!

[@XHuntinatorX]

@@TotallyTabled That’s a win in my book! It’s always the food, or lack of, that kills me. There is no closed loop with the fittings to make food... if I’m not mistaken it is the “Chems” that are the wildcard.

[@alamb1101]

Another great video! What brand of sleeves do you use?

[@TotallyTabled]

That was a long time ago, Andrew. I believe they are premium Maydays, nothing special. Thanks!

[@jerryf196]

Your videos are great. Helped me learn to play this game. But one question. Can we completely ignore the scavenging phase?

[@TotallyTabled]

If I remember correctly, yes, if you leave everyone home to guard or rest, you can skip exploring for goods. Thanks for watching!

[@b67us]

hi Shaggy, Great Video playthrough, ..nicely done👍 i want to ask: is this game story driven? means no replayability? Thaanks 🙏

[@TotallyTabled]

It is story driven but it is massively replayable. The storybook is huge and the variety of events and goals means every play is unique. Thanks for watching Blasius!

[@b67us]

@@TotallyTabled aah i see, cool thanks alot

[@emmafradd]

Hey again Shaggi, hope you don’t mind being my go to for cloudy rules…. During the day can you assign any character to nap on the floor? It doesn’t say it in the journal, but surely that’s possible?

[@TotallyTabled]

Never worry about asking questions. I'll always try to help the best I can. If I remember correctly, you cannot nap during the day unless you have a special fitting (I think the chair or bed, I can't remember exactly). You can assign any number of characters to nap on the floor during the evening phase. They will recover fatigue but then cannot go scavenging or guard the house. Hope that helps!

[@israelvelasquez2006]

What sleeves do you use for your cards? I want to get some for my games :)

[@TotallyTabled]

I believe these were premium Mayday sleeves, but usually I go with whatever premium sleeve is cheapest. They are all basically the same to me. I like the matte Eclipse ones with the opaque backs as well. Check out my Top 10 Board Games Accessories video for more information. Thanks for watching!

[@Tekno242]

Loved the playthrough! Can you let me know what container you have to hold all of the tokens? Also, do you have a box organizer that you used as well?

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks Caoboii. I'm glad you enjoyed the playthrough. Those containers are silicone bowls that you can get on the Board Game Geek Store website. I like the small size and use them when I play all my games. They are great. I actually don't have a box organizer. I just have everything bagged in the box without an insert. I also have the expansion in there and it is a tight fit. Thanks for watching!

[@Tekno242]

@@TotallyTabled at around 6:40 there’s a plastic container, I think it might be a Plano box? Either way, I’ll check BGG - thank you!

[@TotallyTabled]

Ah, I forgot about that one! That is a container from the Dollar Tree. It is very small and thin but works great for a ton of board games. Sorry, I was thinking of a different game.

[@TotallyTabled]

@@Tekno242 I found it. It is this: www.dollartree.com/tool-bench-hardware-plastic-compartmented-storage-cases/206348.

[@Tekno242]

@@TotallyTabled this is great! Thanks again - I’ll see place an order as I need organizers for board game components and tool hardware :)

[@alamb1101]

Follow up question! Why did you get the shovel back? I thought all items used were discarded?

[@TotallyTabled]

I don't think so. You discard the lockpick when you use it, if I remember correctly. But you get to keep the shovel.

[@lanceware2417]

According to the rules (Journal - Day Actions - Actions on Shelter Cards) you get to keep the shovel, lock pick, and saw blade after using them.

[@Tech875O]

This game looks pretty interesting. Whats the replayability like?

[@TotallyTabled]

Tons of replayability. Every run you'll have different stories, events, characters, locations, etc. There's so much variety in the storytelling and that is a big part of why you come to this game. Thanks for watching!

[@richardkirby5888]

Why did you draw another event card on the first turn? My understanding is that the Chapter cards are also Event cards, so you only do the Chapter 1 card on the first turn. First bullet point of 200 - draw top card of Events deck, regardless of whether it is an Event card, Ending Event card or a Chapter card.

[@TotallyTabled]

Ah, yes. The rules would seem to suggest that, but the designers have clarified that their intent was to have an actual event drawn in the first round. I'm actually glad that was their intent because I much prefer it -- shorter game, tense right out of the gate. Thanks for watching Richard!

[@jhelolopo1411]

Played the digital version - Looted the old couple's house. Felt guilt and uninstalled the game. Now I want the board game so that NPC's can't speak or could they?

[@wrightistheidiot]

I’ve played the digital This war of mine, and damn, the board version looks so good! It’s like the og. Pretty much everything is a gamble. However I love how it’s inaccurate to the digital version in a lot of aspects, because it’s something new, which makes it more entertaining

[@TotallyTabled]

Yeah, I haven't played much of the video game but they feel quite different in play. The theme and spirit definitely carry over and I find the board game fascinating. Thanks for watching!

[@wrightistheidiot]

@@TotallyTabled the replay value of the board game is 10x bigger than the digital version

[@User_Unknown_15]

🙏❤

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for watching!

[@volkira]

Sorry but you don't draw another event card after a chapter card in the Morning phase this from FAQ "During the Morning phase the top card in the events deck is resolved,regardless of whether it is an Event card or an Ending Event card or a Chapter card."

[@TotallyTabled]

Read this: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1915270/errata-you-must-draw-chapter-card-and-event-card-f

[@ahedjehad8514]

hey, so... first of all: great video series of a great board game. i've played the PC game and it's awesome, as weird as it is to call a depressing game awesome. secondly, i'm really interested to buy this board game, but i don't know where...would anyone kindly help me? note: i'm in sweden, so, the price and shipping may vary depending on what links you provide. i have tried amazon, the swedish version, but the images just show the prototype of the board game, so.. please help. :)

[@TotallyTabled]

I'm not sure I can help too much. I'd check various online retailers like Miniature Market, Cardhaus Games, Game Nerdz, Boardlandia, and Board Game Bliss. These are the main retailers I use. Hope you can find it somewhere. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ahedjehad8514]

@@TotallyTabled it's ok. i already bought it from amazon. hope i can survive all the way through to the end. :)

[@TotallyTabled]

@@ahedjehad8514 Awesome. I hope you like it. I rarely survive to the end, so just enjoy the journey. :)

[@natalyalycan5193]

You should write the how to play manual for the game

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks, but then nobody would need my videos! Just kidding. Writing rulebooks sounds so difficult to me. I'm not sure I would be very good at it. But I appreciate you checking out my videos!

[@jerryf196]

Too much of Robinson Crusoe with a different theme it seems

[@TotallyTabled]

I don't personally feel that way. I find the two experiences quite different. This War of Mine is much more story forward and less streamlined than Robinson Crusoe. Thanks for watching!

[@MercesLatres]

I see This War of Mine = I click the like button

[@TotallyTabled]

Thanks for the like. I hope you actually liked the video.