Orleans - How To Play

[@magjo665]

never needed to open the rulebook, could get playing within 30 min, setup included. that is a testament to this video's pure pedagogic awesomeness. oh, and great great game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That is a very kind compliment. Thank you Magnus!

[@BoredOnlineBoardOffline]

Something disturbing about the calm, cheery manner in which Rodney says, "You must undergo torture."

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Bored Online? Board Offline! ha!

[@mirandacoslov9073]

its a game rule on the last page said if you have nothing to pay (undergo torture) it means you have to pay something else like resources wokers or even buildings

[@cho.gath789]

are you kidding me, that was absolutely terrifying when he said that.

[@Flip5ide]

It's funny, when I started my board game journey a few years ago I would have watched this video and thought it looked far to difficult a game and looks drab, yet here I am years later watching this really wanting the game and loving the beige 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

I was the VERY same way. I now love these beige games too. Welcome to the family :)

[@bushibayushi]

No one does it better than you Rodney, these videos are priceless.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+bushibayushi Too kind. Thank you!

[@joelcole161]

4:08 "... if you don't have a coin to pay, then you must suffer torture" LOL 😂 ... almost word-for-word on every student loan repayment statement I ever received!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sad, but true!

[@RoamingWithRobert]

Best game explanation channel on youtube. I love your explanations so much that when i introduce a game to my gaming group, I ONLY introduce games that they can watch your explanation first! Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really glad you've been enjoying the videos and finding them helpful - thanks!

[@mattlowder]

I've literally spent over a grand over the past three years because of this channel

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't know whether to apologize or applaud your collection!

[@ams100272]

tremendous effort -- you are a great teacher. game looks like fun.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Adam Shaw Thank you Adam :)

[@VLRuud]

Great explanation! Very clear, to the point and all rules covered! Thanks and keep up the good job!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked it Ruud, thanks!

[@davidgoodman5330]

Your tutorials are utterly legendary. Very great skill in these :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly for the nice words David :)

[@vazzaroth]

​ Must be pretty sweet to get compliments on your work still 8 years later and it's still useful! 😎

[@WatchItPlayed]

@ People are very kind!

[@dougbreese2238]

you have rapidly become my number one source for information about what my next game purchases will be... well done, thanks, and keep it up!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Doug Breese That's very kind Doug - glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@ManL02]

You broke this intimidating looking game down to such a manageable one I can explain to others. Thanks so much 🤗

[@WatchItPlayed]

Manon, I'm so glad to hear this video was helpful - thanks for letting me know! Have a great time playing :)

[@AnthonyGii]

Again, awesome video. By now I usually check if you guys have a video for the game before buying it-that's how good the video's are to me. By far the best guy for explaining things and-just as important-'showing' them. Your gestures and everything else are top notch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Gee that is very very kind of you to say. Very nice to know that you are enjoying the videos.

[@Gastel]

This is my daughter's favorite game. Just brushing up on the rules explanation so she can crush me again tonight. Thanks for this amazing service you provide.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, you're very welcome - have a great time being crushed :)

[@kjerins]

I've heard a lot about how good your channel is and actually have been subscribed for a while, but this is the first time I got around to watching one of your explanation videos. Awesome work and I'll definitely be watching more! Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed it Kārlis!

[@RaK0]

You, sir, are a blessing! I always hear that Orléan is a fantastic game but I would always lose track in reviews and explanations what the game really is all about. There are dozens of channels who present and explain games, some of them taking their sweet sweet time but you always manage to deliver a coherent and comprehensible overview in a very reasonable time! I always enjoy watching your content and I hope I can count on future How To Play's from you! Needless to say I added Orléans on my wishlist because the game looks amazing!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to hear this was helpful, and hopefully you’ll find our other videos helpful too :)

[@grrs91]

Just bought Órleans and felt relief when I saw you had a video of it. As always, a pleasure to learn a game with you. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@moosecreature86]

Thanks Rodney, very clear!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say!

[@stevencpaul]

@@WatchItPlayed8 years later and still on top of the replies. Figured this video would get some new views due to being added to BGA recently. Though I did miss the flip of the box at the beginning lol.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@stevencpaul The Pre-Flip Era!

[@CapturePlay]

Playing this tomorrow night at a board game meet up I'm attending for the first time. Feeling quite lucky there was a Watch It Played video for it!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great first experience with it :)

[@fornalli]

always great videos Rodney! I must confess I do miss more of the watch it played runthroughs with the trio :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked this video! Andrea is at University, so we're down to two - but still lots of play throughs on the channel. Masmorra is happening right now and more are on the way!

[@twozsinapod]

Thank you for such a clear rules overview. I’ve been intimidated to learn this but everything makes sense after this video and I’m ready to setup and play!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm so glad to hear this was helpful - have a great time playing!

[@tims287]

The first thing i usually do when i am going to play a new game is checking if Rod has an explanation. Thanx! Great channel!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you've been enjoying Tim!

[@samami1]

Thank you. I just got this game and this is one of the best teaching videos I've seen.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words Sam! Glad our videos are a help to you.

[@TakedaYuuki-8SFL]

Well done as usual Master Smith. Gotta love how you do business. I am very glad I supported you for this season.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Jonathan Williams I am thrilled to be able to keep working on these videos - thank you for helping allow me to do that Jonathan!

[@TakedaYuuki-8SFL]

You're certainly welcome sir :) Wish I could actually head up to your place and see you, Pep and your folks in person, but sadly I am currently on the other side of the globe in China... Tell everyone I said hello please :)

[@coucoualex698]

i find it really amazing how good you can explain, how well structured the explanations are and how excellent the set up of the videos are. It is all clear and well structured, the boards can well be seen and the camera is very well managed, the examples are great... it makes really fun and interesting to watch your videos!! thank you again for your tremendous work. There are only very little excellent boardgame xou tube videos existing. I am wondering if you are using all this talents in your profession-work. Liebe Grüße from Cologne

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much for the very kind words. Because of the support that viewers provide each year during our fundraisers, I am able to do this channel full time, so this is my professional work :)

[@stevepruneau6561]

This is one I already have on my to-buy list. It's a classic, indeed. Can't wait to play it. Great video as usual, Rodney :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Steve!

[@gamedistricts2421]

Great Video! no need to read the manual after watching this video. all point as cover and we'll explained. Thanks Rodney, keep up the good work!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks! Hope you have a great time playing!

[@talesofcardboard3986]

Very nicely explained. Now I see what all the fuss has been about. Looks great.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Tales of Cardboard Glad you enjoyed checking it out!

[@Johan.Larsson]

Just got my TMG Orleans this week perfect timing.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Johan Larsson Hope you enjoy playing!

[@Johan.Larsson]

+Watch It Played it's great! But I had one rule wrong, I placed the resource tiles on the map faced down. :/ now I know. Thanks.

[@markwhitmore4547]

As always, I find your videos to be invaluable in learning games. So very helpful!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Mark!

[@markwhitmore4547]

BTW - Do you have a support drive coming up?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We'll have an announcement about that in the future, but in the meantime, we do have a PodPledge that runs for perks from previous seasons: www.podpledge.com/project/382/The-Watch-It-Played-s-Promo-Store/shop

[@markwhitmore4547]

Excellent! Maybe you should have an opt-in email list for those of us who have missed the previous announcements but would love to support you?

[@mathewhill5161]

Great video Rodney. I recently bought the deluxe version of this game but hadn't played it yet. After watching this video and repeating a couple of bits and pieces I feel like I can dive in and use the rules as a reference rather than having to work my way through them in detail.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's great to hear Mathew! I hope you have fun playing :)

[@jonh716]

Thanks Rodney! Love your videos. Just ordered this today and can't wait to play!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed - have a fun time playing Jonathan :)

[@Avataarkaap]

We are finally playing this tonight. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the great video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

A pleasure to share. I hope you have a great time!

[@Avataarkaap]

+Watch It Played Oh we did, thanks. What a cool game. Definitely want to get it to the table again soon.

[@JM-db8ez]

Great game, lot of fun to play. Excellent tutorial as always. Thanks Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Jerry Morton Glad you liked it Jerry!

[@BEl-en9hd]

Hi, thank you so much I looove your channel, could you please cover Orléans stories next ?? Thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@stevepruneau6561]

I can see this is a bit complicated, but your explanation is quite clear and easy to follow. I'll have to play this a few times to get everything down right, but I'm looking forward to it! :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Steve Pruneau Hope you have a great time with it Steve and hopefully the video serves you well!

[@Renzuo77]

Once again, an Excellent tutorial video with everything explained so clearly. Cant wait to get my copy of the game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Renzuo Ong Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have a great time with the game!

[@boardstreamer3502]

Excellent, thank you again for a great video, certainly a lot to take in but pretty confident we understand most of the rules :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

How did you play go (2 years ago!)

[@ennieday1009]

This is such a great game. Anyone who is a fan of eurogames needs to try this one out. And it's light-medium weight so not too overwhelming for beginners either (in my opinion)

[@WatchItPlayed]

+icqciomen Glad you enjoyed the game too!

[@Physiology-E-Paathshala]

Could you please make a video of great western trail second edition

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@arw20]

At 17:00 what's the difference between leaving a piece on the board and leaving it in your market?

[@WatchItPlayed]

If it's in your market, you can freely assign it to a space (as long as it could go there). When it's already on a space on your board, you can't just reassign it to another space - it has to stay there (unless you use the option, as detailed at 17:00 to reclaim a piece from your board to your market, by drawing fewer tokens).

[@markcooke776]

yay! happy that there's a how to play for this. With the current long campaigns happening (MvM & MoM) it seems ages since I've had a dose of WiP!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, got into a couple of long games. More variety coming soon!

[@noriaas]

This looks good,I'd like to see a playthrough of this one! Good work Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+noriaas We'll see what happens - thanks for the interest!

[@kebuenowilly]

Great video! I just subscribed, you have a ton of great videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Rafa Gonzalez Thanks so much Rafa - glad you found us!

[@ShelleyDanielle]

Finally got to play Orleans last weekend, great game. :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Shelley Shaw-Weldon I'm hoping to play again soon as well.

[@andrewmccollin8741]

Your video's...WOW. Fantastic explanations. I also love how you pronounce plague.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks probably my Eastern Canadian accent at work :) Glad you're liking the videos!

[@mohre5911]

Just bought Orleans last week, after being a little disappointed from Orleans Stories. This watch it played video is a perfect example on how easy it is to play a complex game like Orleans nowadays. Thank you for the great explanation.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to hear this was helpful and I hope you have a great time playing!

[@Dansport005]

Amazing video as usual Rodney, thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@lauradavis4610]

Great video, as always! Thanks! It looks like a great game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Laura Davis Thank you Laura!

[@aramavedissian6992]

Thanks for another great video!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed!

[@CaptainCafe]

I just purchased this game. It is really fun.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@Dr.TurdFartleyBM]

Hey, Rodney! When you place a token that covers the last space on the Beneficial Deeds board, do you also take the usual reward in addition to the citizen token?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey hey, I always do my best to answer any rules questions but I lent my copy of this game out and I don't recall the answer on this one.

[@Dr.TurdFartleyBM]

@@WatchItPlayed Not to worry, sir! I was able to find out that you do take the usual reward in addition to the citizen token. Thanks for all you do!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@Dr.TurdFartleyBM Very glad you got the answer - and thanks for sharing it here as well!

[@alaskaruckruck]

Yet again, another great vid!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much Ralph!

[@lordciuffo]

Nice video and clear explanations, thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful!

[@jeeperscreepers7]

thanks for you videos man, your work it's really appreciated!! regards from Italy ;P

[@WatchItPlayed]

+jeeperscreepers7 You're welcome!

[@unknownproductio1000]

thank you very much my friend was right you are a good at explaining

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Lucas Harrison Very glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for checking it out.

[@mattdeezl9940]

Another great tutorial! I am eagerly awaiting the expansion. Solo!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed - you end up getting to try the solo game?

[@mussoliniheadkick]

If you place a worker on the beneficial deeds board that fills that deed, do you just gain the citizen token, or do you gain the usual reward for placing a worker as well?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sorry, traveling right now and not near the rule book to look it up.

[@JMatthewGraham]

You get both

[@catherinetaylor556]

Thanks for the video

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@alexdamado]

Thanks, very well explained.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm glad the video was a help to you!

[@EmanuelsWorkbench]

Awesome game. I got it on kickstarter with the deluxe components. One of my wife's and mine current favourite to play.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Emanuel de Matos The deluxe components are very nice!

[@justameeple6012]

Can someone explain exactly how the Gunpowder tower works? Can you send one of the two place followers to the beneficial Deeds and used the other for an action?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey there, I avoid getting into specific card effects in my videos, as that's a level of detail I can't really cover with all the games I feature. I'd recommend checking the BoardGameGeek forums.

[@JeffreyQProductions]

If you put two tokens onto the town hall board under the same category, do you reap the benefit twice or just once? For example, if you placed a monk and a knight onto the peace treaty area, do you get four coins or just two?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You receive the depicted reward (1, 2, or 3 coins, and in case of Canalization 1 coin or 1 Development Point) for each character placed.

[@trance8695]

Thanks, excellent video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed it Trance!

[@zozegr]

Once again a perfect video...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say!

[@tcs134]

Rules Question: Can you utilize a Monk token to activate a Place action where you also have a Technology gear token? In other words, if the Place action calls for a Farmer, Boatman and Trader, and you have a Technology tile on the Farmer, can you play a Boatman and a Monk (in lieu of Trader) to activate the Place action? Thanks!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey TC S, normally I would do my best to help with this one, but I recently lent my copy of the game to a friend and I don't have it handy to look up the answer.

[@tcs134]

@@WatchItPlayed ok - no worries! It came up in a recent game and couldn't find anything in the rulebook. If you do find out in the future, pls let me know. Thanks!

[@illudotecario8129]

Perfect Tutorial Thank You!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@DocXGAMC]

LOVE this game!

[@coucoualex698]

you are lucky, that is a great job and you are doing it well!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you!

[@nathannorton2093]

I was avoiding this game due to its (for me) stale theme-ing, but seeing it as an Origins Awards nominee, I decided to check it out here and it sure does look TIGHT. Really compact gameplay, and more simple than I had at first thought it would be.There's ANOTHER one on my wishlist.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you found the video helpful!

[@Bugnone21]

Hey Rodney! Where does those bags come from? :D i love those! Thanks of answering

[@WatchItPlayed]

The bags are from the game.

[@Bugnone21]

Yeah, noticed later :) unfortunately only in TMG edition (not mine), i'm out of luck :P thanks for answering

[@Keindzjim]

My game has all black bags...

[@dragonpynk]

Thanks Rodney, I have heard good things about this game. Nice to see how it plays. =o)

[@WatchItPlayed]

+dragonpynk A pleasure to share!

[@catzilla80]

Hi Rodney, thanks for your great videos, anyway, I think you made an error in regards to coins, it says in the rule book that they are not limited, so even if they run out you can use something else as money.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Unfortunately there are different printings of the rule book, and this instruction was given differently in the different printings - so it's right, or wrong, depending on which rule book you have. I'm not sure if they ever finally gave an official ruling on it.

[@smackhead]

@@WatchItPlayed Which is exactly why 'house rules' shouldn't be frowned apon. I can list of the top of my head over a dozen games whose rules have changed one way or another - and sometimes back again - whilst introducing new rules. But you still get the die hards saying 'but not in the rules' Root is the prime example of this - everyone 'knew' that changes had to be made as soon as it came out.. as it stands they've change the 'rules' over 1st, 2nd, 3rd... 99th printing. Leder even has an errata page on their website for those who constrain themselves to the 'official rules' they received when they bought the game. Whatever makes the game sensible, fun, and competitive for *you* and your gaming group is what matters.

[@martinschilder8702]

Nice review

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you!

[@Chris-dp9lj]

Are you allowed to do the same action twice?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean. You can take an action once you have it's followers filled in - but then you remove them - so you can't take that action again until it's refilled again (the one exception is the Town Hall, where you can remove 1 of the followers at a time to take the action).

[@excellenteurogames1599]

You explain torture at 14:53, not 15:53 as listed in the index. FYI ;)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks - corrected :)

[@kirillstreltcov7428]

Hey Rodney! Thanks for the video. Just a quick question - can I take a couple of actions at the same time (if I have a full Farm House and a ship action) or I have to do one action per round? Thanks in advance!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Kirill, it's been long enough since I shot this, that I'm a little unsure myself. You can perform only one action per turn, but I don't recall what particular abilities there might be that could modify that rule.

[@kirillstreltcov7428]

Thanks for the reply! In fact it would be logical to do only 1 action per time =) Thanks !

[@Tia29451]

Great vid thx!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Cyn!

[@tactical_cardboard]

Great video Rodney! Really enjoying this game but finding the negative/punishing event tiles too easy and usually don't create much of an issue. Have you found this during your plays? I know the designer posted revised rules for the event tiles that reduces the randomness but have yet to try that variant.

[@Moezel]

I played this at least ten times and yes the events are not that difficult, but i still enjoy the game for the other elements

[@WatchItPlayed]

+George “Crazy Spaniard” Morgan I tend to avoid commenting on my personal play experience, as I think a lot of that is going to come down to how a person interprets what is "too easy". That said, when we played, we did tend to play with the events in mind, to ensure we were mostly prepared for their effects. Losing a monk during a plague certainly hurts though :)

[@tactical_cardboard]

+Watch It Played Hi Rodney. Yep very true about the plague. Appreciate your objectiveness and always love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

+George “Crazy Spaniard” Morgan Thank you George - will do!

[@lexodius]

Thanks Rodney. I recently picked this up, but my rulebook says coins are unlimited. Is this wrong or an updated version?

[@WatchItPlayed]

This is difficult to answer as I shot this long enough ago that I don't remember what I said in the video, and I don't know if they changed something in the rule book (or if the rule book is wrong, which sometimes happens - making the video the more correct version). I did work with the publisher on this though, I can say that :)

[@lexodius]

@@WatchItPlayed Totally get it! I always combo your videos with the rulebook. The book is quite explicit this time, so I'll try follow that first. Thanks again!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@lexodius Out of curiosity, did this video say the money wasn't limited? It's been awhile since I shot it, so I don't recall!

[@lexodius]

@@WatchItPlayed 13:03

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@lexodius Did some digging back through time, and when TMG released this, there intention was that the coins would be limited, which is why I said this in the video. But as you can see there is debate over this still: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1294845/money

[@Moezel]

When undergoing torture, i was under the impression that you dont choose to give up a resource, you have to follow the list in the manual until you pay whats owed

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Mohammed Al-Ateeqi Glad we could help clear it up :) From the rules: "You may replace missing coins with any mix of items from this list (e.g. if you owe 5 coins, you may replace them with 1 Follower, 2 Trading Stations, and 2 Development Points)."

[@cleanliving1612]

Dang this is the definition of a eurogame

[@canyonlynn9744]

Did you cut your hair? It looked different. I am probably just crazy.

[@WatchItPlayed]

+Canyon Lynn My hair has been recently cut. And I am wearing my glasses, which I don't always do.

[@canyonlynn9744]

Ok it looks good. (But you should really grow out your beard, out do Pep you know)

[@Jon_Alexson]

My rulebook states that coins are unlimited.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've heard that different languages had different rules for this. This video is teaching the English rules, and coins being limited was the intention of the English publisher at the time.

[@lippifi3941]

@@WatchItPlayed Hello. Interesting. In my german rulebook coins are not limited too.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@lippifi3941 Correct - the English publisher had a different ruling. Not sure if that's what they are still sticking with, but it was at the time of this recording.