Tsuro - How To Play

[@VorpalGreatSword]

Tsuro is great as a sort of Icebreaker game because of the simplicity of it. My wife and I brought it to a family reunion full of non-gamers of various ages, and we all had a blast with it. It also plays very fast with 6 to 8 players.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, it's a quick playing game, no matter the player count!

[@Hugh.Manatee]

There's actually some very elegant mathematics behind this game. There are 35 tiles which correspond to the 35 possible ways you can connect the 8 points on the edges of each tile without creating duplicates (including rotational duplicates). So, each of the 35 tiles is unique (though some are mirror images of each other) and it's impossible to create a new tile that isn't functionally the same as another. The board has 36 spaces (6 squared which allows for a nice symmetrical board) leaving one last spot open for the victors to share at the end of the game (if the game doesn't end prematurely due to all but one player getting eliminated) You could in theory do the same with hexagonal tiles, but you'd need a board with 1800 places to house all 1799 possible tiles you could make and leave one spot at the end. Which curiously would fit on a board made of 25 concentric rings of hexagons if you black out the middle hexagon (otherwise it would have 1801 spaces). If someone would make this game, the science geek in me would force me to play this game exactly once.

[@Hugh.Manatee]

Hmm.. 20 minutes of crazy mathematics spree further and I've figured out that there are 193 possible pentagonal Tsuro tiles. Unfortunately pentagons don't tile well on a 2 dimensional board. They do tile in 3 dimensions, but only up to 12; creating a dodecahedron (incidentally my favourite among the platonic solids (the D12 should get more love in games!)). In 4 dimensions it is possible to tile up to 1440 pentagons in a hyperdodecahedron, or infinitely many in a kind of hyperhelix with 3 dodecahedra around each edge that repeats every 10 iterations. Unfortunately I can't think of a nice regular shape that would fill the required 194 spaces on this board, but that might be because of my limited brain only being able to proces 3 dimensions. So if you're an extra-dimensional entity with access to 4 spatial dimensions, let me know if 4D pentagonal Tsuro is any fun. Hmmm... alternatively, I suppose you could use some kind of non-euclidean projection of pentagons with strange, invisible angles that... wait, what? .. Dear God! No, please, I'm sorry for disturbing your sleep great Cthulhu, I... NOOOOOOOOOooooo○○○○ºººººººº˚˚˚˚˚˚˚

[@dilu3651]

Hugh Manatee I usually manage to use all 35 tiles, but the 35th always takes me off board! Is there a mathematical reason for this?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Some serious math up in here!

[@mohammedalawlqi5700]

@@WatchItPlayed Wow, it took you a 7 years to read that Mathematical equations.. Isn't?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@mohammedalawlqi5700 I had to double check all that work - took me awhile :)

[@cokobware]

You have a great way of explaining how a game is played! Kudos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Cory!

[@PapiJonk]

I just got hired at our local game store and Tsuro has been eyeing me on the shelf and now I know how to play! Thank you!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - and congrats on the new job!

[@nointegritydotorg]

A co-worker and I were chatting about his new purchase (not Tsuro) but then told me about it so I came and looked for a video on it. I like your format better than TT because you don't sensationalize it or try to cram so many games into one video. I did find your explanation informative and now I'm leaning to go and buy it for myself. :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Armando Ortiz Tabletop has created a lot of interest in our hobby, which has been great, but I'm very pleased to hear that you found this video helpful as well! I hope you have a great time playing Tsuro - thank you for the very kind words about the show :)

[@antonausallerwelt]

The new Watch-it-Played theme in the intro is very nice. It has gained some special dynamic. +1 This game looks nice - game-component-wise as well game-play-wise.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Diego and Chaz rock it out again.

[@explodingpenguin]

Tsuro is really fun, and quite challenging, Love to see it featured on Watch It Played

[@WatchItPlayed]

Just wrapped the gameplay episode, should be online later this week.

[@lycanoftheunderworldselene]

Another must have game ready for xmas day.This is our family board game day.Instead of watching t.v. we all get together,choose some board games and play all night.Great fun.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sounds like a great Christmas tradition to me!

[@Duracelbunny]

After 8 excruciating years, I finally own the game and play this. And young Rodney taught me well 😁

[@WatchItPlayed]

Never too late to learn a game that's new to you!

[@osyrn]

I love Tsuro. It's a great game for gamers and non-gamers alike. It also plays great with 2 to 8 players. My girlfriend and I play all the time.

[@WatchItPlayed]

A classic for sure!

[@oogarasu1]

Like the new intro. Great filler game. I replaced my tiles with tiles I made from wood by using a wood burner to create the "paths"

[@WatchItPlayed]

Woah - very cool way to upgrade the game!

[@isaiahheaden]

This is a good self contained game. Simple yet challenging.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, glad you enjoyed the game Isaiah!

[@CarlosBrand]

You really know how to explain the games.! Thanks! I am going to play Tsuro tomorrow for the very first time and this video clarified all my doubts.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Carlos, glad I could help and hope you have a great time!

[@wardrich]

I love this channel. Every time I'm interested in a game, it always seems to have a review here. It's really great to see as well, how the physical versions of apps I have work. Tsuro is great in app form, and I was curious as to how it translated in real life.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@JewishJuice]

I couldn't come up with a question to ask after this video. Great explanation, no filler. I like it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@mitsu31280]

I didn't know this game was this old D: I'm still enjoying this game until this day!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A classic!

[@chanm01]

Tsuro is a great little filler. Simple and never overstays it's welcome. Must be why it keeps showing up at game nights. Any hints on the next big WIP series?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Heh, I don't like to drop too many hints, but if you're on our Facebook page, you'll see it on the banner there first, once I upload it.

[@TheProphet21]

Tsuro is a great and tends to be a fairly quick game. I usually can get ina couple of games along with a longer game of something else in a given game night. Very fun and lots of replay.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, plays super fast, as we'll see in the next episode.

[@normnevins8067]

Hey Rodney, I really liked the "How to Play" screen that came up in the intro. Nice add in. Small thing I know but a nice add in to separate the How to Play video from the others.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, this was an idea I had, which Diego and Chaz executed perfectly, as they always do.

[@dougarcher37]

An excellent video. I play this game in Virtual Reality on my Oculus Go headset. I highly recommend this game! Thanks for the video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@CarmenRudnick]

We were gifted this game at Christmas and it looked a little intimidating. This video as well as the game play video really helped with understanding the game. I can’t wait to play!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad this helped Carmen - I hope you have a great time playing!

[@deanlowdon8381]

Yet again Rodney delivers with a clear and concise explanation of the rules! 🙂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Dean!

[@ARCADER-1999]

Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome :)

[@sirphobos8494]

I love this game. It's surprising I haven't picked up my own copy yet. Though I do prefer the tsuro sea version as you can play it like regular tsuro or use the new sea monster tiles too.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm going to be checking out Tsuro of the Seas soon.

[@NuLL_Icarus]

Thank you for this video, have to learn this game for PAX AUS 2022 hahah

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad it was helpful - have a great PAX!

[@TheArkangelgen13]

The components are gorgeus... one more to my list :P

[@WatchItPlayed]

You end up getting to try this one?

[@geekedupboardgames1076]

My friend has lent me this game so that I can see if I enjoy it more that he did. Thanks so much for this video I can easily take it to families house now😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you all enjoy!

[@pep7890]

Another awesome game I must get. So simple to learn and teach the younger gamers. Also, love that new intro.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Diego and Chaz did a great job on it, once again!

[@BiJay33]

Reminds me of the boardgame Indigo. Many game mechanics are the same.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Haven't played that one!

[@Oni93657]

I love this game. Wonderful new intro style as well. Thanks again Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, glad you enjoyed!

[@rodneysmith1350]

Another Rodney Smith, that's meeee! :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Welcome fellow Rodney!

[@wevertonjlima]

Incredible well put. I see dozen videos, but your way to teach is fabolous. Congratulations... I just subscribe your channel and like it! ;-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Weverton Lima Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing!

[@Karragh]

Tsuro is a lot of fun in a large group if a couple players play like mad men and just chase other players around the board recklessly not caring for how they might be endangering themselves.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this is one you've enjoyed :)

[@zizimugen4470]

This game has so much hidden philosophy.

[@mg2023faith]

I love this game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you've been enjoying!

[@Josh-rd5dw]

Let's say you have 1 tile and the player next to me also has 1 tile.. (i have the dragon tile) Once there's cards to pick up do I pick up all the way up to 3? Or I pick one and let the next person pick one up too?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Interesting question! I shot this long enough ago, I 'm not sure if that can happen, or what the answer would be if that was to happen. Did you have that happen in a game, or is this more of a theoretical question? Since the rules don't officially cover it, I'd suggest coming up with a plan in advance for how you want to handle it, so it's clear beforehand, but I don't think this happens too often, so you're not likely to encounter it, thankfully.

[@ariwgomez]

Awesome explication, thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

+ariwgomez Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeromesadlo9470]

The other "game play" video you have helped with all the questions we had thanks! .. Any chance you could do " Rummikub at some point?! And older game but haven't found a well described instruction video yet. It's been sitting on the shelf until we figure it out 🙃

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest! I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@tennisiswonderful]

Great video!! Just discovered your channel while looking up how to play Tsuro! Looking forward to watching more videos on your channel!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Great to have you here John!

[@WhatHappenedFFS]

Rodney, would this get stale with only two players? It's likely that I'd be looking at it as a two player game primarily. Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

Steve, I'm really not sure how to answer this question (so I tend to avoid them :) ). I think it's going to depend a lot on the two people, and their interests, and what they expect from a game. Might be one to try out, if you can, to see if it works for you as a two player game.

[@WhatHappenedFFS]

Well, the game says says 'from 2 players', but I've seen variants where each player would use two pieces... Interesting. Apologies for putting you on the spot there Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Steve Nicholls Ah, no apologies necessary. I'm an odd duck about stuff like this. Most people don't hesitate to just give their opinion. I just never feel quite comfortable with it, in a public forum, where so many subjective variables are at play.

[@TheWildernessEnthusiast]

This game is fantastic! Just ordered it 👍🏻

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out - I hope you have a great time with it!

[@randybieri]

My question scenario: You have the dragon tile with only 1 tile in your hand. Then someone is eliminated and 2 tiles become available. Do you draw 2 to get a 3 tile hand or only draw 1 and the other tile goes to the next player who has less than 3?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You Draw 1 and then go to the next player and round and round it goes until you run out of draw tiles again or until all players have 3 tiles.

[@avernion]

This sounds like so much fun! I'm absolutely buying it :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed - have fun playing!

[@TheDaggar]

How many tiles do you give to each player if 6,7 or 8 players are playing?

[@WatchItPlayed]

The number mentioned in the video

[@nnnnopeitsmelori3073]

Love this game.

[@farkasinhgston]

Loving the crazy intro music!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Big high five to Chaz for that!

[@GedWelford]

Hi Rodney. What happens if you place a tile that creates a loop that holds a Dragon on the looped path? This would seem to be automatic victory for the looped Dragon as they cannot leave the board. Thanks for the demo! Ged Ged

[@WatchItPlayed]

From the FAQ: "You have made a mistake somewhere. Your path should run from your starting point at the edge of the board to where you are now; this means endless loops are impossible. Try to figure out where you started, and trace your path again to where your pawn should be."

[@RogCBrand]

I'm also loving the new intro! Very cool!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Rog!

[@elenamark8521]

Do you have a video for Hasbro Turo? I have the game but no instructions

[@WatchItPlayed]

Never heard of that one.

[@glowguy99]

Quality review as always :) !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you!

[@tastygem5542]

What happens if you like have no tiles and nobody gets eliminated? Do you take a go or are you eliminated for having no tiles, please answer me it would be much appreciated

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Some Random guy I'm travelling right now, so not near the rule book, but you are not eliminated if you run out of tiles.

[@NatsuMatto]

Digging the groovy new theme-song remix.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Chaz is a wizard.

[@Riggelsen2000]

I love these videos. One question though: what happens if a marker ends up in a circle in which he can't get out of??

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Allan, in the base game of Tsuro that I'm showing here, it would be impossible to end up in a loop, because one end of you path will always lead back to the edge of the board.

[@Riggelsen2000]

Ahh okay. Thank you very much for the fast response. And thanks for making these videos. They have really helped me getting through other games. 👍👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@Riggelsen2000 A pleasure to assist!

[@loerrererere]

Great game Tsuro!

[@vidriero68]

Great game, this was the first in my collection. Muy bueno y divertido

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@vidriero68]

@@WatchItPlayed Still here 7 years later. Great job. El mejor

[@randalladkins7452]

Love this game, looking forward to you and your kids beating up on each other in this one! Would you consider doing Lords of Waterdeep sometime?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I would consider it for sure, but not in the works right now.

[@DavidofSteele]

I have subscribed thank you, Sir

[@WatchItPlayed]

Great to have you with us!

[@bookaddict777]

I enjoy this fun filler game. Thanks for the video, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You bet :) I'm looking forward to posting the play through a little later this week.

[@bookaddict777]

Great! I am looking forward to seeing whether Luke or Andrea wins :)

[@mattp9751]

So question on the pronunciation of this game suro (T is silent). There's a debate between my 9 year old son and friend's wife that we need settled :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good luck in your quest to solve this debate!

[@mattp9751]

@@WatchItPlayed so no official ruling? :/

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@mattp9751 Not from me. Perhaps the publisher could help with that though, if you reached out to them.

[@ellen12001]

i love this game!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A much beloved game!

[@yipiyuk]

What happens if you are stuck in a loop?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Monica, that’s not possible, unless someone made a mistake. If you are playing one of the expansion products it could happen, but not in this base game.

[@benlunches9062]

Great video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Ben :)

[@---odie---]

Nice new intro!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Diego and Chaz did a great job again, didn't they?

[@bokkenknuser]

Awesome intro!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks!

[@geeblanco]

I can't stop playing this on my phone.

[@okay_1204]

Lol thanks for explaining I've been playing this game completely wrong

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very happy to assist :)

[@bubima100]

WHERE I CAN BUY IT TO MY STORE?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Shimon, you'd need to ask your store if they can get it in.

[@SmarandaC]

Epic game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you like it!

[@dare2dreamindarkness]

I forget if being forced to play a tile just played by someone else that still hasn't sent you off the board yet means you forfit your turn or not

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sorry Davo, I can't quite make out what you're asking.

[@dare2dreamindarkness]

@@WatchItPlayed being forced to play someone's tile that does not take you off the board does that take your turn away or not let me know if that's better

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@dare2dreamindarkness I'm not quite sure what you mean by "being forced to play someone else tile". You never play someone else's tile. Or do you mean, if you're forced to MOVE on someone else's tile because they put a path in front of your piece? Your turn is not skipped if someone else causes you to move, you still get to take your turn. Hope that helps!

[@dare2dreamindarkness]

@@WatchItPlayed that's what I was saying difference in the way I explained it sorry about that but that was the answer I was looking for thank you

[@LiminalLofi]

awesome thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@Mattokenzi]

So Tsuro is like an Asian version of Tron.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Hadn't thought of that :)

[@blaze7goku496]

probably Canadian

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very Canadian.