The Quacks Of Quedlinburg - How To Play

[@OrinOfAtlantis]

Here because of Smosh, subscribed because of good vibes.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Welcome - they had quite a wild play through. Glad to have you here!

[@AlexSchmidtWI]

I need to teach Quacks tonight and Rodney pulls through with a video at the last possible minute. What a guy!

[@WatchItPlayed]

High five for a team up!

[@ирек.ю]

Are you a board game teacher?

[@tomspoetrycorner9139]

Smosh sent me here. I like it here. I'm gonna stay

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to have you join the channel, settle in and get comfortable :) That was a wild play through they had!

[@Telinstryata]

Rodney, I must say that I like the small change to the format. The more informal opening and closing do actually feel more inviting. Pulling the game off your shelf is a nice touch :-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Ian - I hoped it would feel right to long time viewers!

[@dylandog1289]

Its very mister rogers and i love it.

[@penningtonknickernacker921]

NEEDS COMPONENT DROP WITH COOL SONG

[@Spudkitty513]

Rodney has the formula for instructional videos down perfectly. He is always prepared with clear, concise, and illustrative examples, and he creates an inviting environment from which to watch. Love 'Watch It Played' videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly.

[@Bauldi]

Watching smosh play this today, love this guys energy though in the explanation. Thanks board game guy.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for coming for a visit after that wild Smosh play through :)

[@jantwehncke1528]

This has to be the smoothest box closing I've ever seen at 14:50

[@ElliotJoffe]

One of the most concise rules videos I’ve ever watched , truly lovely , thank you so much

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to take the time to say - thank you!

[@lujaamko]

For what it's worth: I don't miss the polo. Gotta say, the "trustworthiness" of these videos come from their production value and accuracy--not a recurring outfit. Keep up the good work; it's appreciated.

[@immortalsun]

Props for the semicolon.

[@cupidre1]

My first time watching one of the how to’s under a smosh games video and I love how you explained the game! Totally subscribed

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - thanks for watching. They had a wild play through :)

[@ThisNameWasTooLon]

Superb logical organization, no un-necessary information, right to the point, great editing... you're easily the best boardgame reviewer/how to play channel on KZbin, and its not even close.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for the kind words Nick - so glad you've enjoyed the videos!

[@RadicalPirate]

My husband, friend and I actually played this about a week ago! We got a couple things wrong, so this video definitely helped clarify a couple things we were fuzzy on. Thanks, Rodney! Your videos are the best!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really nice to know this helped!

[@markcooke776]

Nice box spin, very impressed that you managed to do it on the first take...

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't like to brag... so I won't ;)

[@GamingWithSantanas]

*looks at watch it played Twitter* Hmmmmm......haha

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@GamingWithSantanas Curses, who put that video there... oh right.

[@GreysonDKB]

This video was so helpful. Thank you, Rodney! We admittedly were unclear after a couple passes through the game's rules. This video was exactly what we needed. We were up and running after this. Thanks, again.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So great to hear! Hope you had fun :)

[@p.brooke]

You know a game is good when the tutorial is 15 minutes long 😆 (this game looks amazing and I wish I could play!)

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you get a chance to try it!

[@x_ZooSe]

Without this video it would have taken me so much longer to explain this game. Thanks so much. Excellent job.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know if was useful - have fun playing!

[@alexisdaugherty1309]

This was such a clear, easy explanation to the game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to hear that!

[@GeekyGothJussi]

This video is saving me the trouble of explaining the game to a group that has never played this before! Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad to be able to team up with you for game night :)

[@yampon]

whos here from smosh games?

[@Pyroific]

yep! I got about 2 minutes in and was like maaaybe I should see how this is played 😂I had no idea what was happening

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the visit Smoshers! Smooshers? Smoshies? Hmmm... we me try that again: welcome!

[@heatherwolfe94]

Yup

[@auroraluna6021]

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[@christianpalaciosrojas650]

Como hispanohablante, agradezco de haber aprendido inglés, because watch it played videos are the best of the best!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say :)

[@TaraCutting-g5q]

I really appreciate that you talked at a normal pace. I watched a couple other ones and they talked so quickly I could not follow them.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to hear that. I try to hit an optimal pace. Don't want to go too slow, but going too fast can make the information hard to absorb. Thanks for the kind feedback!

[@cgulde1]

This was my surprise hit of 2018. Not something we play in our group normally. But everyone enjoyed it and wanted to play more

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad it's one you enjoyed Gavin!

[@rollerbirdie]

Ooh, new intro! I like it!

[@estebanlay7170]

I'm planning to teach this to my gaming crew -- Tío Mike, Chief Lonas, and Coach Scott -- and this video does an amazing job to prep for that tutorial effort! I played this game once with a friend who taught me, so I bought the game and now get a chance to teach to the gaming group. Thanks so much Rodney for organizing the video in a natural, concise and fun to watch format.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So very nice of you to say - thanks for the kind comment Esteban!

[@gabrielp-a8475]

These video series are definitely the best I have seen so far when you are learning the rules of a new game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've found them helpful!

[@jasoncy31]

Great explanation! Just got this for me and my wife. We're going to play it tonight after watching the video again. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you both have a great time with it!

[@SamboBaggins91]

I freaking love your videos so much. They're so pleasing to watch. Seriously. You guys put to much attention to detail into your work. I love how everything is centered and explained so logically. Awesome work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very nice of you to say :)

[@HonestlyAndrea]

This game is awesome! Love the new changes and we both know how much I hate change!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Yes, yes we do :) Thanks!

[@DKTV84]

I miss Andrea on the show!

[@spudslayer]

I love you and your videos. I always watch before I decide to buy a game. You never disappoint.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - glad you've been enjoying!

[@LeaPrufrock]

I just bought this game (seduced by the art and muliple bits, as ever) and it's SO helpful to have such a clear and friendly video to give an introduction/guide. i'm terrible with rules so this is weight it's worth in gold! Subbed :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, that's very kind of you to say - glad this was helpful. Welcome to the channel!

[@stevenstewartmusic]

Thank you again for your fantastic videos. This convinced me to buy the game, and also allowed us to quickly setup and start playing with the family in minutes without any confusion or problems. You have a gift for making the complex simple. Much appreciated. Best wishes from Finland.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much for the kind words - greetings from Canada!

[@hansbockler]

What a wonderful game!! We purchased it after watching this video. Love it!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you're enjoying it Aaron :)

[@FrankMinogue]

Looks interesting and a fun family game. Love the intro and the shirt looks great! Nothing lost, except the great logo on the shirt!

[@jamesmurray2690]

Finally got around to buying Quacks and the Herb Witches expansion, started reading the rules and then thought to myself 💭 “I wonder if Rodney has done a video?”, and sure enough here it is. Thanks so much for another great explanation video, which make learning new games so much simpler, and fun!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad this helped out. Hope you have a great time playing!

[@ArathirCz]

Thank you. This game looks like a lots of fun and the explanation of rules is perfect.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly - glad you enjoyed!

[@jasondoe5886]

Another review knocked out the park, great job and i've just bought the game thank you again

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a fantastic time playing Jason!

[@c3slayer72]

The 3D artwork for the brewing pot is messing with my head 🙃

[@theamazingrando3000]

The artwork for the books gets me too!

[@McMallister]

😂

[@TheFlood2009]

This looks like a fun one. My daughter and I will be keeping an eye out for this game. Thanks for another great suggestion for a new game for us.

[@WatchItPlayed]

If you get a chance to play, I hope you both really enjoy it!

[@cassieosbourne7666]

Just bought this game because my family have been on holiday to Quedlinburg. Super excited to play it

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a fantastic time with it Cassie!!

[@MF-jx9xb]

Merry Christmas Rodney to you and your family, playing this today and there is no better place to come to learn a new game. Wishing you all the best for the new year.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you all had fun. Merry Christmas to you too!

[@mrlooneycooney8948]

Way better explained then the original makers of the game..took us a while to get through it. This helped alot!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad this was helpful - have fun playing!

[@brook6944]

Hi Smosh Fans :)

[@j_a.0]

Hii, I hardly believe they managed to get Amanda to understand this 😭

[@casualcanuck04]

@@j_a.0maybe Amanda is just actually a witch so this game comes naturally to her. That’s the only reasonable explanation I can think of because even I’m confused and I love games like this lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for coming for a visit after their wild play through - glad to have you here!

[@markpatoka]

I just rec'd this game last weekend. Looking forward to playing it and your video really helped explain the game. Thanks as usual!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@immortalsun]

I’ve come to expect this at this point, but your videos always teach me how to play a tabletop game better than any other video. I find myself watching one or two videos on a game and remaining confused on how to play it, until I watch your video on it and end up knowing the game like the back of my hand. Anyway, The Quacks Of Quedlinburg looks fun as hell, and I’m definitely picking it up!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing, if you get a chance to! (and thanks for the kind words about the videos).

[@immortalsun]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks! You’re ruining my bank account over here by teaching me about all these awesome games I want to buy haha

[@LHCper]

I read through the rules several times and could not grasp what would happen after the first turn. But it was explained in this video - Thanks.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad this was helpful Per!

[@DPMusicStudio]

Really fantastic, simple explanation. My 12 year old and 14 year old nephews really got into this game tonight... their first play through!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad they enjoyed it!

[@danielengel4593]

Since years the go to channel for how to play board games. Lets hope I can convince my friends to play my favorite game today, last time (before corona) they were not so stocked.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a fun time playing!

[@robertstolt30]

We just LOVE Quacks!! One of best from 2018!

[@ty_sylicus]

Already three years ago? Me: XD

[@Arthianne]

Man this video felt so much better to watch than the takenoko one, I'm glad you swapped styles I like this one a lot more, please keep it up :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Not so much a swap, but just the natural evolution of the channel over time. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@akaisamurai]

Amazing that this week I will be playing Quacks and Cry Havoc and both times, Rodney saved me the time reading the rules and instead I can hear it with his recommendation of 1.5 times speed. Thanks Rodney and hope all is well in 2020!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Always glad when we can team up!

[@ttt4life]

Who is this guy I dont recognize with this unusual plaid shirt. Where is Rodney Smith with his stylish Polo shirt with magnificent logo.

[@toweypat]

ttt4life he sounds like Rodney, at least.

[@GamingWithSantanas]

I didn't even notice Haha. Had to rewatch

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! I hope you discovered it was me after all :)

[@thesumo24]

You're a master at explaining games, thanks for you high quality videos

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - thank you!

[@nfirehazzard1]

Dammit Rodney! I love it.... You were right. It IS time to retire the polo. Keep up the great work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked the transition Kay :)

[@anthonylawrinson1971]

I liked the fact that this game felt a bit different to many others out there. It was fun and relatively simple once we’d played a turn. My kids might even play it with me!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope it's a hit with the kids!

[@jaredlucev4481]

I'd love for you to do a side project: The Rules I Left For You. Revisit a game that had some extra rules you left for us to discover on our own and talk about them in a short video, maybe discuss how they impact the game or editorialize if you like/dislike the rule, option, variant.

[@jaredlucev4481]

Oh, and if you *do* decide to try it out, can I request the first video be "All The Rules I Left For You: Scythe"?

[@danielpicazo7018]

Just got this game for Christmas. Can't wait to pull it out at our next game night

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time mixing potions!

[@Camilshka]

Quick comment to say my friends and I just played this for the first time and this video made the setup and playing very easy and fun, we often use instructions too but might check your channel for walk throughs in future as it makes it a lot more relaxing, thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback - very glad to know the video was helpful!

[@debbielowe9467]

This was a Christmas presents to myself and one of the last games I have to open and learn. With upwards of 5-8 inches of snow expected today, I see a Quacks of Quedlinburg snow party (starting with this video).

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope the party was fun :)

[@Lunatyk5th]

those components are beautiful! I love those book tiles...

[@kindredspiritm]

Thank goodness you have a tutorial on this! Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@catherinetaylor2014]

Thanks for the video. Just watched it because my copy of Quacks is due to arrive tomorrow

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Catherine - I hope you have a great time playing!

[@Uejji]

Pulling the game off the shelf as you talk about it, GREAT idea.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked it!

[@Uejji]

I know it's scripted this way or whatever, but it really gives a sense of "here is a beloved game from my collection I'd like to introduce you to" instead of perhaps "this is a game that only exists for me to make a video about." Not that you ever convey the latter, but seeing it among your collection before looking at it in detail makes me feel like you're invested enough in the game to have it there, which makes me want to try to get into the game even more.

[@ty_sylicus]

Okay, this game looks a little complex but I feel like you could get it down after just a few rounds through. Great video. Now I really wanna check this out!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoy playing it if you get a chance!

[@jkledis]

I am so excited for this game - my wife and I can play this - I hope it is easy to find! Great tutorial!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Jim - I hope you both have a great time playing!

[@austinkeel9097]

Was just researching the game this morning! always on time, aren’t you? Love the new intro!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Austin, glad to assist!

[@billturner]

This game should be delivered tomorrow, and to prepare myself, I always check here to see if Rodney has a video about the game! Love your tutorials!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Bill! Have a great time playing!

[@konstantinosgiouzakov1787]

Thank you very much for the instructions. Our original game is in German, which we do not speak, and it would be a nightmare finding our way around the game without your tutorial!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad I could assist! Have a great time playing :)

[@jerryfinegan5270]

Well done. I love your videos - very clear and very concise.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Jerry, glad you enjoyed!

[@Fishtank33]

What a gorgeous game! Great intro Rodney. Another stellar how-to-play video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank YOU!

[@pewpewlazers5702]

Thank you! Bought it and going to play it tonight with my family! Seems like a great game for younger ones!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing!

[@annewicks4993]

What a great video. Played this last week with friends but admit I didn't get it totally. Thought it would be a good one to play with the kids so ordered it. Got back well late last night from our heroquest night and was , at midnight, trying to teach it to my youngest. I was flailing a bit as couldn't quite remember how everything worked so kept having to refer to the booklet which is annoying and makes for slow gameplay. You explained it so clearly I think another couple of watches and run through and we will all be clear on exactly how it all works bit the kid had fun so yay.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know this was helpful!

[@iancowie3876]

This man can TEACH! Props to you Rodney

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed it Ian!

[@therichterlens]

Excellent vid as usual, and a wonderful change to the intro/outro format. Absolutely love it. Keep up the excellent work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly - glad you enjoyed!

[@StabGR]

Thank you Rodney! Just got this game! You are awesome!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great time playing!

[@half-faust]

Great explanation. Looking forward to my first game later today

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@MarkWilliams-nw1qv]

Thank god you've made this video as the game instructions don't actually tell you to replace the ingredient chips back in the bag at the end of the turn!! Sort of important point...

[@MarkWilliams-nw1qv]

P.s. i think the game rules were supposed to include a link to this video via QR code, but it prob comes as no surprise when they can't put an important rule in, that they messed that up too.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you found this video helpful Mark - have a good time playing!

[@mr.elevator5625]

I recommend playing this game with the LOTR soundtrack playing in the background. Feels more intense 😬

[@tommygrahn1516]

Great video,as always. Looking forward to getting this one to the table tonight

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing Tommy!

[@popgas3821]

❤ Thanks a lot for this. I shared this to 12 of my associates beacause we'll be playing it for a tournament prep (I know it sounds silly 😅 but I've experimented ways to invite more people into playing board games, starting with easier ones).

[@WatchItPlayed]

Tournaments can be great fun, nothing silly at all!

[@popgas3821]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks Sir!

[@dmlewis67]

Great teach. And love all the changes Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Dave!

[@christianpalaciosrojas650]

Great video, I have a question about the green chip. In the second phase, when you need to evaluate the "last chip" or the "next-to-the last chip," do they count as chips? or do they count as the spaces that these chips occupied? Like the minute 9:36 example, if the last green chip is a 2 value chip, it means that this chip will occupy the 9 space in the pot, leaving a blank space between the 1 value green chip and the 2 value green chip, so we can apply the same effect to gain the two rubies, or this blank space is interfering with the "next-to-the last chip" order. I hope I made myself clear, thanks for the help!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not completely sure I understand your question, but let me try answering this way: you do not worry about spaces between your last and next-to last chip. The effect is only concerned with "the last two chips" in your pot, even if there are spaces between them.

[@geekygaymerguy]

Literally just looked up this game! That german pronounciation at the beginning is 👌🏼

[@WatchItPlayed]

Danke!

[@BoardGameCoffee]

Great vid Rodney. This is the first how to play in which I felt comfortable enough just to play without reading the manual. I like to be thorough. And in regards to any shirt comments, you ware whatever you want ;) Oh... almost forgot... why stop before explaining the other side of the board? Looks like it would have taken you an extra 15seconds. Not a complaint... but as a guy trying to grow a channel himself, I’m curious.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed! I want the videos to be comprehensive, but also as concise as possible. I don't tend to cover things that people won't see in their first few plays. My feeling is that those extras will need to be re-learned at the time someone decides to try to play them, so teaching something that is likely to be forgotten by that time feels less helpful. Some people will be curios of course, but thankfully all these companies put their rules online for free, so they are easy enough to look up if a person is invested enough in knowing.

[@BoardGameCoffee]

Watch It Played That’s fair. I’ve only done like 4 how to plays so far (rising sun being my best one so far) so I appreciate the advice. I’d like to do more, but the review videos tend to keep me busy. I use your show as a quality standard to strive for. Not there yet but things are improving slowly. Anyway, thanks for getting back to me. Hope I get a chance to meet you some time. We live in two different parts of Canada 🇨🇦 but maybe I’ll run into you at a con ;)

[@tamiraloush7236]

The new format works perfect. Good job!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Tamir!

[@tarotteaparty]

oooh we are planning to play this and it looks great, thanks for the awesome video as always!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Debbie - have a great time!

[@TheSeachans]

Another great tutorial. Well done. Where did you find the plastic components cups? Thank you and happy new year.

[@WatchItPlayed]

These were by Zen Bins.

[@FarawayPictures]

Just fantastic Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@shanelaporte]

New Year, new presentation. Looks good! Keep 'em coming!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Shane - more on the way!

[@mysterwhymedia]

I’m not sure why, but I enjoy the new style of intro/outro where you hand-cam taking the game out of your library and later put it back at the end. Perhaps because it’s good to see you’re not confined to your set? In any case, I dig it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Jeremy, I hoped it might loosen things up at the beginning a little. Glad you like it.

[@ShareenazaMo]

I like the new animated, condensed intro. The "selfie" style intro and outro was a little distracting and I don't actually remember what you said during that time.

[@prettyblindartist9201]

Where do you get the containers? They're perfectly sized. Thank you for this video!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sorry, I'm forgetting which brand those are!

[@TheLimestoneCowboy]

Question! The rule book isn’t clear: do all players reset from the droplet/rat space at the beginning of each turn? Or just those who busted? Or reached the spoon?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Not exactly sure what you're asking Scott, but you will find an index in the description of the video, to help you find the section of the rules you are asking about.

[@averag-ED]

Great video! I am now watching all of your videos of games I have to see if I have stuffed any rules up. Only question is, are we ment to start with a ruby? I can't see it in the rules. But I am known for acciddently skipping parts in the rule book

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope the videos help Edward! The rule book was missing that instruction about the ruby in the translation.

[@AndICanTalk2]

I like the new stuff. Really great information on a really great game.

[@Trystaticus]

great explanation as always!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@Tokioka]

Excellent guide 👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed!

[@travisbowman7028]

Rodney, quick question when it comes to expansions. I have The Herb Witches expansion and since it doesnt have any extra fortune cards to add and/or replace, we came across a situation where we drew the one that says all players can upgrade a colored ingredient to the next highest level. Other parts of the herb witches will mention it doesnt include pumpkins (since herb's introduces a 6), but with original fortune deck there won't be this disclaimer. Would you say this turns into a "house rule" and agree to allow (or possibly not) an upgrade from a 1 pumpkin to a 6 pumpkin if this ever gets drawn again? Just wondering what you would do? (by the way, it was my wife, son, and I playing, and we allowed it since it was an easy way to get a pumpkin 6 in the first round being the first card we drew! what a game changer)

[@WatchItPlayed]

I have the expansion but haven't played with it yet, so I'm really not sure (I'm not even sure what my personal take would be).

[@dmczyn]

Give us back the real Rodney Smith! Oh wait... we like this one more! Nice video!!!!

[@adamheeley285]

Great tutorial. This game looks really fun.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed, Adam!

[@TheGTG333]

Where did you get those containers from? They are perfect for holding and sorting the chips.

[@WatchItPlayed]

They are pretty great, but I don't recall which type of containers these were, sorry.