War Chest - How To Play

In this video, we're going to learn how to play War Chest! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the KZbin comments below.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - The Setup
02:14 - Advanced Setup Rules
03:02 - Gameplay Overview
03:16 - Draw Coins Phase
03:35 - Use Coins Phase
04:04 - Action: Deploy
05:34 - Action: Moving
06:15 - Action: Controlling
07:02 - Action: Attacking
07:30 - Action: Tactics
08:03 - Special Attributes
08:18 - Maneuvers
08:35 - Royal Coin
08:57 - Action: Recruit
09:33 - Action: Claim Initiative
09:59 - Action: Pass
10:34 - Ending the Round
11:01 - Not Enough Coins
11:19 - Ending the Game
11:34 - Four Player Games
11:42 - Conclusion
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[@zerobadideas]

I love games with multi-use components, so having to choose between bolstering a unit now vs retaining the option to activate the unit later is very intriguing. It all looks very nice, too.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@djdoaiji745]

Before I finished the video i thought you were speaking enchantment table

[@SHabbIZZLEx]

Such an adorably designed game with loads of surprises. More than meets d eye!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@invertedname3099]

I’ll be honest….when I first picked up the rule book I was overwhelmed. But you just made me so excited to play. I appreciate your breakdowns

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a wonderful time playing this one Inverted!

[@anthonium.]

Nobody can beat you at teaching how to play. Thank you for this video! On a different note I wish I could have the intro song as my ringtone. So cheerful!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've been enjoying :)

[@robertaustin6302]

You’re the best Rodney. Really looking forward to getting a crack at this one. Looks great!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Robert - I appreciate you checking out the video.

[@technoleo9]

Rodney you are The brand on how to board game videos

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@SeyedAryanMirfenderesgi]

Watch It Played always has THE BEST how to play videos. straight forward and simple with almost full coverage of rules. with no wasted time on juvenile attempts to make their videos glamorous, funny or imitate the game's theme.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you've been enjoying - happy gaming!

[@ROBIN90]

Thanks Rodney! it was very helpful to play.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Great to hear :)

[@n20games52]

Saw a pic of this on Twitter today and it looked interesting. I think I'd definitely enjoy it and strangely, I have been working on a game design with a lot of similar attributes - but different enough to be its own thing. Anyway, thanks for another informative KZbin search result!

[@WatchItPlayed]

All the best with your design!

[@jackgibson7151]

Great Video as always! I always check to see if Rodney has done a Watch It Played before I read the instructions. I have this game hidden away as a Christmas Present for my middle son. Can’t wait to play it with him.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you! It means a lot to hear that! I hope he enjoys his present!

[@timtylinski5939]

Excellent job as usual!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Tim!

[@JScottGaribay]

Super helpful. Thank you very much.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Happy to help!

[@thesolitaryowl]

This looks amazing! I can't wait to play this.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you really enjoy it!

[@ahmedsami5135]

Big love Rodney from iraq thx for all the effort you put in your videos

[@WatchItPlayed]

From your fellow gamer in Canada, thank you for the kind words - really nice to know you're watching and enjoying the videos.

[@Centigonos]

I just bought War Chest this week at a bargain, and there is already a Watch-it-played video! Life is good!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@vendetta1306]

Much obliged

[@calebcottle_roundnet]

Dude Love ur vids!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much!

[@AirTails]

This game seriously deserves more attention, the expansions are great too - particularly Nobility which makes the Royal Coin a lot more impactful

[@WatchItPlayed]

I picked up the expansions but haven't had a chance to play them yet - thankfully the base game has given me plenty to explore so far. Glad you've been enjoying it too!

[@stevenarvola5647]

A little late to the party but I got this game a month ago and it has become one of my new favorites!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to hear it - one of my favs too!

[@EclecticCamel]

Thank you, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you enjoy playing this one David!

[@oxGAMERPROxo]

Looks super fun

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@timothycorsello2480]

I love you Rodney ❤️

[@JEGranberg]

“I see that you favor the White Lotus Gambit...”

[@PMMagro]

Sun Tzu says be like the Lotus, wise and ... LUCKY.

[@stevenarvola5647]

Not many stick to the old ways

[@codyallen43]

Can't believe there's not a white lotus symbol in this game... there should be an ATLA version

[@lazarocortez3440]

It is a great video, I like it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Chiri!

[@palkojedlovszky4715]

game for the next gameplay found

[@Oncus2]

I knew we got something wrong. We played that if you can't draw three coins because you had 1 in your bag, then you are stuck with it. Felt strange, and now I know why. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A pleasure to assist!

[@letthegamesbeginbenjamin1205]

Great video, the game is more complex than it looks

[@letthegamesbeginbenjamin1205]

Ik doe ook Nederlandstalige recensies

[@roelzylstra]

Really? Ooph, I was hoping it was simpler than it looked. This is gonna be rough.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'd say the rules aren't too complex, but the strategy will get you thinking!

[@FrankMinogue]

Great job as usual! Looks interesting. I will let it settle in my walnut sized brain. You are great!

[@mirage939]

I was in Barnes and noble. Looking hard for a Tactical Turn based War game. Hex or chit or Whatever. Battle tech box set had my eye. But then i saw War chest. Sitting there. The last one. The box called out to me. The game is everything that I wanted. But damn I hope this video shows me the right way to play.

[@WatchItPlayed]

We work directly with the publisher, so you can watch with confidence. If a mistake is somehow missed by either us or the publisher, you'll find a note in the description of the video. Have fun playing!

[@vinylrabbit7295]

How can you tell your units from the enemies are each of the types of units Unique ? Example are there light infantry that can be played by both sides but have a different backing color ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You and your opponent will not have the same type of units.

[@lexioblackmoon288]

Please do a match of this

[@WatchItPlayed]

We don't pre-announce videos, but thanks for the interest!

[@lexioblackmoon288]

Ok I love seeing you playing fantasy board games

[@DwarfyDoodad]

Hey Rodney are you going to do a War Chest game play with Pip?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We don't pre-announce our videos, so I can't say for sure. But thanks for the interest!

[@TabletopGamesBlog]

Thank you for another great rules video. I love this game so much, but it's not a good match for my player group. I wish it was available to play online somewhere - and maybe it will be one day.

[@WatchItPlayed]

It might be - but in either case, thanks for checking out the video to see if it would be a good fit or not!

[@GretSeat]

It's available online now :)

[@joesnuffy_2003]

Still ine of my favorite games. Friend and I play it at lunch at work. We got so fast at it we can finish a game in about 10 minutes tops so we get a few rounds in. Need to grab the latest siege expansion still. Anyone else have it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, once you get to know the pieces well, you can play very quick, tense games - glad you've been enjoying this one!

[@seangrady9542]

When using the Marshal with the crossbowmen. Can the crossbowmen only attack one space, of use it's two space tactic attack?

[@BrthrValta]

@@WatchItPlayed Not true. Marshall can't order other units tactics, only their normal one space attack if they have it. Crossbowman has normal one space attack. Archer and Lancer has no normal attack and cant be ordered by Marshall.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Wanted to follow up with updated information (apologies for my earlier reply). The Marshall can't order other units to use their tactics, only their normal one space attack (if they have it). The Crossbowman has a normal one space attack, so the Marshall can order it to do that one space attack, but not it's tactic of 2 spaces. The Archer and Lancer do not have a normal attack, so they cant be ordered by Marshall. You'll find some of the these details in the FAQ of the rule book.

[@seangrady9542]

@@WatchItPlayed Cheers!

[@JoachimErdtman]

Are the poker chips painted ceramic chips, or plastic stickered chips?

[@WatchItPlayed]

The chips are plastic.

[@aceshelman]

They are plastic with a sticker, but they are a very nice quality, weighty plastic. I am very pleased with the coins.

[@oscardiegonevarez1236]

Hi, I've searched everywhere for this answer: What should I do if I finish my third round of three coins and there are still coins left in the bag?... It's only supposed to be three rounds of three coins, so if there are any leftovers they will remain in the bag and mix with the others from the discard to restart the new round?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.

[@yeongmunlee5007]

👍👍

[@giraitnagamer]

Isn't the Crossbowman an archer on esteroids? what's the difference?

[@WatchItPlayed]

The Archer can attack anything 2 spaces away while the Crossbowman must attack in a straight line specifically. The Archer also may also attack over another unit, while the the Crossbowman must have no other units in the path of it's attack. That being said, the Archer cannot attack adjacent units, while the Crossbowman can.

[@giraitnagamer]

Ok, the straight line is a severe drawback. However, the Crossbowman can easily attack the unit in the path and then try to shoot, but I see that the Crossbowman is supposed to be more close quarters and only be used on ranged attacks rarely while the archer is built to be behind some other units and attack anything with ease. Thanks for the quick answer!

[@varovaro1967]

Can someone rate its difficulty (1/10)? Thank you very much!

[@khristienpennanen1810]

It's hard to do it without sort of a scale of what you consider difficult but I'd give this a 2/10 it took me less than 5 minutes to explain with no real miscommunications

[@SocialBobcat]

It’s not hard to learn once you get the idea of using coins as player units on the board and also as action tokens to move those board units. As far as difficulty of winning a game, I’m no master strategist but once you and your opponent are well versed in the mechanics of play and coin management, it can be a very challenging /frustrating /rewarding experience to correctly calculate the odds to move the pieces as you need and minimize risks posed by the enemy.

[@varovaro1967]

@@SocialBobcat thank you for your kind answer. I was referring to learning to play only.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you get a chance to try it?

[@JosephLachh]

Is this game fun? Finding out that units can only do very specific things makes it look unappealing to me. Also for context: I have undaunted Normandy, but think this is a more approachable game to have for my friends who like more family style and chill games. Would this be an waste of a purchase, doubling as another undaunted, or am I interested in it for a good reason?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Joseph, I avoid trying to give personal recommendations - what would be a great fit for one person would be a terrible fit for someone else, and I wouldn't want to lead you in the wrong direction. Hopefully the videos can give you a sense of the game play so you can check that against your personal taste.

[@JosephLachh]

@@WatchItPlayed I appreciate your reply! It is often rare to see KZbinrs reply directly to comments for questions. I suppose you’re right. Fun is not an objective scale.

[@roelzylstra]

This video took 200 producers to make?!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

This is my full time work, and to be able to do it full time, I used to fun yearly fundraisers. These were people who backed at a particular level. So yep, they quite literally made the show happen :)

[@FedericoRota82]

Came here for the flip 😢😁

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha!

[@stardusty]

Both you and the instruction manual fail to mention how to place control markers. Seems like it’s an important point.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Andy, I’m travelling right now and internet access is spotty, but I am confident the video does detail exactly how this works. Please note the video has an index. This will likely help you locate the exact spot you are looking for.

[@dusksheaks1010]

Rodney likes butter in his eggs.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes I do.

[@dusksheaks1010]

Watch It Played your great Rodney !🤩

[@silverspeak4813]

The rule book is soooooo badly written

[@WatchItPlayed]

Well, I hope you find the video helpful then!