Small World - How To Play

[@matthewjmcnaughton]

I gotta say, you're my favorite KZbinr right now. KZbin is going through some rough times, but you're a beacon of hope for the humanity still left on the site.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks you so much for the kind words Matthew, that was really nice of you to say!

[@1989Tmart]

hear! hear!

[@Infinity-0033]

I’ll be able to play this game in 1 1/2 weeks hopefully

[@AeronwyD]

I'm about to start my first game of this on BGA and came right here to learn what I'm actually supposed to do. Thank you for a fantastic how to play video (as always)!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know it was helpful - have fun playing!

[@darkeningfallgriffin5300]

I absolutely love your How To Play videos! They are perfect for almost any age and they truly have you ready to play after watching. Not only do you get to “hear” the rules but you get a visual snippet of game play. Thank you for your dedication and love of all board/card games! ♥️

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - so glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@lemmingrad]

Man, the first Watch it Played video I ever watched was Smallworld. And here we are again after increases in production quality. Now we just need a rematch series with Luke and Andrea.

[@bennaylor1988]

i second this proposal!!!

[@davio14]

Oh I remember as well, I do miss lucky Luke's dice rolls, I guess he would be in his teens already!

[@patrickk.6641]

And I thought I am crazy thinking that I have already seen this game on watch it played before... :D

[@sleepyazn15]

There is improved production quality? What were the changes?

[@lemmingrad]

Jason Garcia Well for one, way back in the day, it all originally started in his basement, and needing sponserships from the local game store.

[@vooooooooooooo]

Tnx for this video. Me and my girl purchased it as our first tabletop game, and we love it. Its relatively simple, but still with action and tactics.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you both continue having a great time playing :) Welcome to the hobby!

[@robertaustin6302]

Rodney’s first SmallWorld video was instrumental in helping get me into the hobby. Without that video I may have just given up. I had never played a designer game before so by lowering the barrier to entry he helped open the door to countless adventures with my friends and family. And in turn I’ve been able to spread the love of modern tabletop gaming to many others. So here we are almost 8 years later. Thanks Rodney! ❤️

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's a lovely thing to hear Robert - thanks for sharing!

[@ag806]

Gosh I watched the original Small world video years ago!! Bring Luke back and have a rematch. Would be great to see him again.

[@stingray1666]

I'd love to see you do a box spin with Gloomhaven!! :D

[@n20games52]

I played this game so much for so long but you've made it seem so fresh and new. I think it needs to come off the shelf again!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time with it, if you do!

[@r33born]

Neat! And How good is it for only two players?

[@FunkyFoxGaming]

Wow, this brought back memories. I ended up buying it and all the little expansions for it after watching you show us Smallworld first time around.

[@WatchItPlayed]

It was fun to be able to do an updated video for this classic!

[@Telinstryata]

Love those Diplomatic Skeletons!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A classic fantasy mashup :)

[@toweypat]

They don't have a bone to pick with anyone.

[@p6mkq]

@@WatchItPlayed What do you think about diplomatic amazons ?

[@codym6376]

The closing box lid flip with the box top slowly sliding down was very satisfying to watch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Here for you! :)

[@ryklysgame7048]

I got this game a long time ago and me and my family couldn't figure out how to play. Now when we need to stay inside we started playing board games and after watching your video, you helped me and my family play this game. Thanks. 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad the video was helpful! Have fun playing board games :)

[@siaokia5229]

Man, you are one of the main reasons, why I love to play board game, the way you explain to us every board game with passion and you do it in the most effective way, you never make a video that was so long that it will bore the viewers, but yet you almost never leave any important details. Great Work Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's incredibly kind feedback, thank you very much - very nice to know you're enjoying.

[@Bleuchz]

Happened to pull this off my shelf for game night and, would you look at that, happy two year anniversary of this wonderful video :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey hey - have a great time playing!

[@oBEELZEBOSSo]

Despite an ever growing collection of games I'm so late to the Smallworld party! Just purchased it and here to learn. Hopefully easy enough for my 9yr old to pick up. Love your videos. Much love from the UK. 🇬🇧

[@WatchItPlayed]

Greetings from Canada! I hope you both have a great time playing :)

[@brianbond6780]

I like all your how to play videos - clear, concise easy to follow instructions. Not a lot of camera movements.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@keithreinhardt2791]

Love Smallworld need to get it to the table more often

[@WatchItPlayed]

Here's you're little video reminder to try to make it happen :) Thanks for checking out the video Keith!

[@oggrenaut]

Just wanted to let you know that my wife and I really like your videos and they are extremely helpful. We are fairly new to the more complex board games. You make awesome videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

This is so nice to hear - very glad to know these have been helping - happy gaming!

[@TheWalkingBad]

I feel like every time you do the box flip in the beginning of your video you fight so hard not to smile or laugh because you get it all the time

[@FrankMinogue]

I had downloaded this for iPad and got lost almost imediatlely. NOW I see what I was doing wrong. This looks like a lot of fun. I think my wife and I would really like this. It goes on the list. Very, very nice flip at the beginning, and the description was incredible as usual. You are thermonuclear, Rodney. I mean that in a good way of course. I hope you get some kayaking in soon. No more rain, and tides that cooperate!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this was helpful Frank!

[@FrankMinogue]

And now I want to add the game to my collection!!!

[@thekittenfreakify]

You've been a great guide on my board game journey. Thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to have been able to help! Happy gaming :)

[@Gathanokos]

OMG small world was the game that actually made me fall in love with your channel!!! XD feeling nostalgic right now

[@WatchItPlayed]

We come full circle!

[@markvincer1297]

"Dwarves in decline still love to mine"

[@WatchItPlayed]

There's a song waiting to be written here.

[@RichardHaywardMelbourne]

You gain extra points for Dad Jokes in Smallworld.

[@kuldeep4932]

Rodney you sir are the best at teaching board game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed!

[@xxSydneyFox]

Just got this so I'm super excited to play it. I always come to you to learn how to play!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing!

[@xxSydneyFox]

@@WatchItPlayed I did and it is now one of my favourites! I'm planning on getting the expansions as well. Thank you again!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@xxSydneyFox Lots of fun expansions to explore! Glad you had fun :)

[@theblishknovk]

This is great stuff. So much better than trying to decipher the written instructions.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know you've found it helpful!

[@philipthonemann2524]

A brilliant explanation - I got this game for Christmas and look forward to a first play with the family.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you all have a great time playing together!

[@reflectingtimeprod]

Thanks for this Rodney! It was one of the first games we looked at (and ran from) - but now that we've been learning new mechanisms and such it was refreshing to see your How to Play video and now we're going to take a longer look at it. Kudos - and thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you find this feels more approachable now!

[@PMMagro]

A classic game, easy to learn and always new combinations= loads of replays enjoyable. Also a classic Watch it played episode as I recall?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You are correct!

[@r33born]

How good is it for only two players?

[@PMMagro]

Very strategic. Some prefer two but i think 3+ is more fun (diplomacy added).@@r33born

[@ElysianSounds]

Great video. Got to try and explain this all for the first time tomorrow to a mixed language gaming group. This was a big help. Much thanks from South Korea

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - greetings from Canada!

[@ravenstarxoxo]

Thank you for this video! Watching your video while going through the rule book really made it easier for me to understand the game. Keep it up! I look forward to learning new games with you. 😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing JT!

[@WASD20]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome - have fun playing!

[@skortyspice]

Feeling nostalgia for playing this game back in 2014 with my friends from college.

[@Tobiasskjacobsen]

Thanks for an incredible visual guide. I am really looking forward to playing the game for the first time. Bought it cheap at a flea market.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Tobias, I hope you have a fantastic time with it!

[@otaku5869]

Thanks for the amazing explanation! I’ve been wanting to play this game for a while. I’ll be explaining it and playing it with some friends today.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing!

[@ermin2248]

My favourite board game. Lots of nostalgia

[@WatchItPlayed]

A classic!

[@goldenswordboardgaming]

Thanks. Great explanation as always!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed

[@Ant1matr]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome James!

[@clownstopper]

Thank you for these videos. Just got this game and it helped so much.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, so glad to here that Lewis!

[@tulsaborn545]

Hi Rodney - Thanks for these videos they are so helpful! I did have one question . at 13:27 you mention that you can use the special ability of a race in decline and get the victory points. I read in the rulebook that a declined race doesnt get the banner ability unless stated otherwise. Does that mean if you see a picture on the declined side you get it but if theres nothing listed there you don't?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Right, I think you'll find if you start the clip a little further back, I'm saying the same thing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7bpWqFi8-Soqsfeature=shared&t=792 - you don't get its banner ability unless stated otherwise (for example, by the ability also being printed on its decline side). In the case of the Dwarves, they have an ability showing on the back, to remind you that their race ability stays active in decline. Hope that helps!

[@tulsaborn545]

​@@WatchItPlayedah so sorry Rodney I missed that the first time. Thank you for clarifying

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@tulsaborn545 A pleasure - have fun playing!

[@dezthepleb]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed!

[@Krozan]

Thanks for your videos. Love all the way from Indonesia. Damn what would I do without your tutorials 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you find them helpful Ryan. Greetings from Canada!

[@fana7ik]

Very comprehensive! I feel like I've played the game already. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Nikolay!

[@Johnprestonevans74]

I hope there is a nest of soft foam at your feet for any missed box flips, otherwise we'd see a few dented corners. : ) Great video (as always).

[@TargsWorkshop]

Rodney does NOT miss

[@toweypat]

There's a swamp dwarf down there to catch it.

[@williamhornabrook8081]

It's a world of laughter, a world of cheer.

[@zachmaxwell9978]

Thanks for the great overview, now to jump in!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@stevegold8070]

Nice and helpful video as always, thanks Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@rTTT4]

Very nice and clean guide!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you!

[@pct87]

Is there an actual reason for the mountain tile? I understand it make explaining the math easier, but it also make an already busy board even more busy.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think ti's just to help with the math.

[@Codynstef21]

Amazing clear explanation! Thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Cody - glad you enjoyed :)

[@burningphoneix]

I remember watching you play this with your kids ages ago. Convinced me to buy the game and exploit the diplomatic skeletons cheese lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

They're a pretty fun duo when they come up :)

[@blind_surgeon]

This game is super fascinating! Thanks for this!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - thanks for checking it out!

[@Jarmo60]

Very good game rules rewiev. Thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@maximebeauchemin2100]

Awesome explanation

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@janneke2315]

I would love to have a game collection just like you

[@WatchItPlayed]

I am quite fortunate to have such a nice collection of games I enjoy.

[@grantprice9768]

Masterful box twirling

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly :)

[@TPCV2]

I am SUPER confused about one thing. -Keep "coin" (points?) face down when you have them BUT -Are they kept face-down in "the pile"? As in, when you gain a victory coin/point are you drawing at random or is it really "Oh I gained 3 victory points/coins" so you just look for and take a "3 denomination" coin?

[@WatchItPlayed]

When you collect points, you gain the exact value in points you earned (not just random tokens from the supply - the supply is not kept face down). But once you have those points, you put them face down in front of yourself. Hope that helps.

[@TPCV2]

@@WatchItPlayed Exactly what I wanted to know thanks!!

[@minuteman7897]

Rodney is just great at explaining

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say!

[@SarahStauffer-y1i]

It says in the back by the authors of Vinci. Is that Dan Brown or??? I tried to find it but Dan Brown came up!

[@WatchItPlayed]

In Europe, they call game designers "authors". These are the same designers as the game called Vinci.

[@vickywolfe3315]

Great tutorial!! On a side note, where did you buy your game shelves in the background?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Those were made by a local carpenter when I was updating the set.

[@davidlanefisher]

That really helped thanks so much

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear it David - have fun playing!

[@Sweetestsadist]

I know it's a tutorial, but it was nerve-wracking watching Dwarves attack a region with two tokens. Especially, with a mine space next to it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Heh, yes, the tutorials teach you how to play, not how to play well :)

[@SageDays]

Can you do a SW Undergroud video?

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@exam08]

Can we get a how to play for Mage Knight plz???? :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@josepllop7321]

i learn arcadia quest with your tutorial was awesome, can you do it again with inferno ? would be awesome!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest Josep. I don't tend to repeat games I've already covered.

[@zindyroka2831]

Hi😃! Thank you so much for a great demo-video! However, there's one thing that confuses me and I hope you would be so kind as to clarify this one point for me! In this video you explain that when rolling a dice and you get nothing on it, you take back your pieces and put them ... "in any one region that you controle"!? ... However, in the video where you are playing with your son and daughter, your son comes in the same situation with two remaining pieces and zero on the dice, but puts his two remaining pieces into two different regions, one in each, like in a regular deployment!? And I wonder which is correct??! I would be very greatful for your answer! Lots of Greetings from Norway🇳🇴🤗😍🎉😃

[@WatchItPlayed]

The rules say "in one of the regions you control", but it's hard for me to comment on our play through video, because that was shot a long time ago, and I don't know if he had any special ability he might have been using, or if we might have slipped up during the game play.

[@scotbrown1880]

Love you man....❤

[@Archdrew901]

Hey Rodney quick question. In subsequent turns, do we have to conquer regions adjecent to those we own? Or can we conquer from the outside regions again. Additionally, are we allowed to conquer multiple outside regions during first conquest rather than adjacent?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Arthdrew, you'll find that mentioned here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7bpWqFi8-Soqs For your other question, you'll find that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7bpWqFi8-Soqs Hope that helps!

[@123karpov]

Thank you Rodney:)

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@hansvanseveren462]

If you concure a region with for instance 3 giants can you use two of those giants to concure another region or can a giant only attack one region in a turn

[@WatchItPlayed]

No the 3 giants you used to conquer that region would stay there until the end of your turn (where you could redeploy), but if you have other giants in your hand still, you can conquer with those.

[@hansvanseveren462]

@@WatchItPlayed thanks Ps: realy good explanation

[@r33born]

How good is it for only two players compared to 3 or four? Many games have a sweet spot. And I am looking for a similar game but that still has as much of the fun and strategy when only playing two players. (Without a dummy race... not a fan of the added shared thinking like in 7 wonders when playing 2 players)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Daniel, I avoiding getting into personalized recommendations like that, as I can't say whether what I like would be the same as what someone else would like. I prefer to just teach the rules and show how it's played and then let the viewer see if it suits their particular tastes. Thanks for watching!

[@johnab7]

Could you tell me what the red crosses represent on race cards Skeletons and Orcs and also On Special Power card Pillaging please?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey John, the symbols on the tiles are symbolic representations of the figures abilities, which you'll find explained in the rule book reference at the back.

[@johnab7]

@@WatchItPlayed Ok and so do the red crosses on them represent that they have no abilities or can not use their abilities?

[@WatchItPlayed]

John Barrett I’m traveling right now, so I don’t have the game to check, but after pulling up the rule book and searching for images of the tile, I can discuss the Orc tile with you at least. The Orc ability is “Each not empty Region your Orcs conquered this turn is worth 1 bonus Victory coin, at the end of your turn.”. So the crosses out image of a combat symbol on the tile is to represent “conquering not empty tiles”. Then you see a +1 victory point symbol. So that’s a visual reminder that “each not empty tile you conquer gives you +1 point”. Hopefully from that you can sort out the rest of the tiles and their symbols, but ultimately, as long as you read the description for each race and abilities effect, then you will know how they work. The symbols are just there to help remind you of them when playing. Cheers!

[@sushieplays4824]

Hello just one question with Gouls. Once they are in decline, they still get to attack right? What if another race goes in decline, should the Ghouls be taken off the board?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, they still get to attack while in decline. If you put your active race into decline, then the ghouls leave the board.

[@sushieplays4824]

@@WatchItPlayed thank you! Happy New Year to you and your family 🤗

[@Crazee108]

Props to your intro... How many takes did it take?! Your rules videos are my fav so clear

[@WatchItPlayed]

Why, first time, every time, of course ;) So glad you're enjoying the videos Felicia!

[@Barbas06]

Unrelated question but what watch are you wearing here?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't know which model, but it's a Bulova.

[@christinehaslam9480]

This looks fun. Can this be played with only 2 players? As a new gamer - these vids have helped alot! Thanks for the time:)

[@WatchItPlayed]

It can!

[@p6mkq]

I still think amazons with diplomats and hobbits/halflings with heroes are the best. Wit hamazons you expand quickly and thanks to diplomats the other player can not attack you. Halflings simply rock - with 2 heroes tiles and their 2 homes tiles you gain 4 permanent scoring zones. I also like trolls ( absolute defence), skeletons and elves/mermen.

[@julianaharaldsdottir1468]

Are you allowed to conquer from an edge even though you already started from another edge that’s not adjacent?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Juliana, you'll find this addressed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7bpWqFi8-Soqs - hope that helps!

[@namratasinghal6880]

Can you upload a video of how to play 'Forbidden Desert'

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@semorepagne9996]

So do you empty the box when you do that flip trick?

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's a great question!

[@waiyisit]

When are you uploading a tutorial for tapestry?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@starshocker]

My brother is supposed to get it for his birthday... So I'm learning here 🙂

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you all have a good time playing :)

[@jitterg]

Do you get more race tokens each time it's your turn again? If you are playing skeletons there are 20 of them in total.. but your first turn you only put out lets say 6 of them. when it's your turn again can you put out another 6 or does that only happen on the first turn?

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's only during the first turn.

[@falconwind00]

Whoa. Déjà vu! Or should I say “déjà view”... ya know because I watched it again.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha!

[@Melvin7727]

Great video

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Kyle!

[@teddywalsh9702]

Its 3 years after this video has been posted so I doubt I'll get a reply but if anyone knows: What are the faces on the die? I've had this game for years but I never played it and I realized that I've lost the die. I want to supplement it with a normal D6 but I need to know what the faces on the normal die are like. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I do my best to check all comments! Three sides are blanks. Then there’s a 1, 2 and 3 side. Hope that helps!

[@NicolaasNc]

on my second turn can I deploy my units in another available edge if I already have units, let's say, on another edge?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Nícolas, thanks for checking out the video. You'll find that addressed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7bpWqFi8-Soqs&t=669 The answer isn't really yes or no. It depends on what you do. Normally, you must always invade new locations adjacent to other locations you already control, UNLESS you take all your tokens back at the start of your turn. Check that video link and you'll see what I mean.

[@nab-rk4ob]

It seems like an awesome game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@Haddonz1x]

Very helpful

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks!

[@justinholmes63]

Can someone explain the sorcerer ? It’s a little confusing

[@WatchItPlayed]

smallworld.fandom.com/wiki/Sorcerers

[@RolandTemplar]

Sorry again but i can attack a territory from a territory with my decline race? Or the new RACE must start over from outside of map?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Your decline race cannot attack. Only your new one, which must start over from the edge of the board.

[@RolandTemplar]

@@WatchItPlayed tu a lot pal, really saved my play

[@RolandTemplar]

@@WatchItPlayed i tried this move, i get orcs pillagers, so i conquered territories with natives and my own declived tritons, so i get 1 Coín for orc bonus (conquest non empty territories) and other 1 Coín for pillager bonus that do the same as orcs, really did boost my score, i ended over 40 points

[@ttt4life]

Hmmm will a reprint be coming out or something maybe anniversary edition I wonder. Just makes me think there is more to this video then making a clean more polished version. Maybe something new will bring people to this channel to want to learn to play the game I question. Hmmmmmmmm?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've done Pandemic, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride and other classics. Just something I'm open to doing. These games may be old to some of us, but they are brand new games for people outside our hobby.

[@garrywiltson6161]

So, a player is conquering, moving and those things in one turn?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep!

[@NarutoxHinata1215]

What happens if you run out of victory coins?

[@WatchItPlayed]

It’s not likely that it will happen, and remember you can make change at any time (if you’re running out of 1s, then trade some in that you have for a higher denomination), but if you really do run out, just use a suitable replacement.

[@homelessjoe]

Does Rodney know something we don't? Second edition on the horizon???

[@WatchItPlayed]

It was an opportunity to refresh a classic with a new tutorial!

[@fantasticthriftyfox]

Great game!

[@Jaqfie]

You still answer questions?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Only one way to find out!

[@mentalmonk3y479]

If it wasn't for Rodney I'd never learn how to play ❤

[@SaratChandraP]

Didn't Rodney play this with his kids?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sure did! Back in 2011!