The Quacks Of Quedlinburg - How To Play

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@kindredspiritm]

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

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@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!

[@immortalsun]

Pretty sure that bag is made of pure black. Not even a black-coloured fabric or anything. Just the pure essence of black.

[@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!

[@ylnx250]

Okay, but when am I supposed to quack?

[@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!

[@Aracknid416]

I pretty much agree with a few comments that I've already read here. I liked you pulling the game off the shelf to open and putting it back to close while you did some intro/extro talk (is extro a word?), but didn't like the shaky cam that went with it. I liked you trying to make it more inviting, but thought it was a bit odd to see behind the camera (thought you were going to bang your head on the lights...). I barely noticed your 5 seconds at the end to subscribe and like, which in a way perhaps is not good for you. Why not also add the words to your closing slide with all the other links and credits? For example, you have the words "Thanks for watching" moving across the top. Why not just change it to "Thanks for watching, and please subscribe and like." and make it not move. I was Pro-Polo, but honestly didn't care while watching the video. BTW: That game looks like fun.

[@calaban9]

I like the shirt but at 4K the ultra thin lines of the shirt produced a very noticeable and distracting moire pattern on my monitor. (the shot at 2:50 especially)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Interesting! I haven't noticed on mine, and this is something I would want to be cautious of creating. I wonder what it is about your monitor versus mine... what resolution are you viewing it in? (on your monitor I mean, not the youtube settings).

[@MrAndyjobo]

Rodney, I've seen you use those clear plastic containers in more than a few videos, and I'm guessing you use them in actual games you play and not just for your videos. Can you tell us where you got them? I'd like to get some for myself. EDIT: They look really similar to the plastic containers which come with the game Alchemists.

[@WatchItPlayed]

These are Zen Bins.

[@BarneymuggerLLC]

Can you tell me the name of the little plastic containers you have, or can you recommend any small plastic containers to buy? played the game tonight for the first time we just kept all the pieces in the bags and handed them out as needed. little containers seems much faster. I looked for a bit on amazon but I got no idea what side to buy.

[@WatchItPlayed]

These were Zen Bins.

[@andersmelander2075]

Much obliged, I found numerous errors we did on our first time playing Quacks.. . Is it possible to buy 2 steps with your droplet instead of one step and one point if you've got 4 rubies?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep, you can spend you rubies in any combination you like.

[@OrinOfAtlantis]

Here because of Smosh, subscribed because of good vibes.

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@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]

Memememmeme

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@c3slayer72]

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

[@theamazingrando3000]

The artwork for the books gets me too!

[@brookepearson]

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!

[@jantwehncke1528]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@typedjaguar]

WHERE ARE THE DUCKS

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@rollerbirdie]

Ooh, new intro! I like it!

[@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!

[@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!

[@sporkticus4061]

I miss Andrea on the show!

[@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!

[@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.

[@mr.elevator5625]

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

[@ty00b]

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!

[@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!

[@josephboyne9327]

Since you asked for feedback in the other video, I just wanted to say I'm not a fan of the selfie cam. I think you can go informal while still looking polished. This looked too messy. Still a big fan though!

[@krusomore]

interesting unformal opening 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Keeping you on your toes!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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"?

[@TabletopGamesBlog]

Thank you for another teach. To be honest, I really don't miss the polo shirt. I am more than happy with your new look. The only two things I didn't like about the new intro is that it's a tiny bit too much movement, which made me a little seasick. I also don't like that you can see the film lights, by which I mean I don't want to have a behind-the-scenes look in your teach videos. It looks a bit too unprofessional. However, to finish on a positive, I did like you standing in front of your game shelf and pulling out the game you're going to teach. That's a lovely touch. Maybe just cut to the table after the intro, rather than film you walking over. Anyway, keep experimenting. I like it. :)

[@SueySahwa]

+1 for this response!

[@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).

[@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!

[@Dresden76]

I didn’t want to be bothered by the hand cam shot but I was. Too much motion. The is a non-issue and I love the blind game grab

[@queenofswordstarotandmusic]

There is nothing in the rule book about each player starting with a ruby. Unless I've missed it. I don't think I have though as I asked some other people. Anyway it doesn't matter so much, just in case it was bugging anybody else. Or maybe there's different versions of the rule book or something.

[@WatchItPlayed]

There is a difference in the wording between the translations. The English rules forgot to translate this rule over from the original language, but I made sure to include it here, so people wouldn't miss out.

[@gusg5502]

Hey there Rodney. Do you know where I could get upgraded tokens? Boardgamegeek is sold out and it says it won't be available till 2021 Q4.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's the only place I'm aware of - they are in high demand.

[@Misterlokie]

Look Arkham Horror LCG, there are some of those "rare bags" o_O

[@WatchItPlayed]

Heh.

[@krusomore]

cute push your luck game it seems, and it dosnt seem complicated too will try to find one frm FLGS in future 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for stopping by to check it out!

[@jeremysnyder8848]

I like the changes, except selfie cam. I like taking the game off the shelf though. Maybe do that with the camera set up on the tripod. The shakiness and the lights etc getting into the frame really detract from the professionalism. Grabbing the game off the shelf is good though, and fits with the feel you're trying to achieve. Aside: Who grabs a game off of a shelf, teaches it, and then packs it up and puts it away without playing??? :)

[@Uejji]

I think the selfie cam could be a great idea that just needs some polish.

[@dmczyn]

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

[@Br0kenM0nkey]

Recently acquired the game and I'm reading the rulebook. Not seeing where it mentions that you start the game with 1 Ruby.

[@WatchItPlayed]

The rule book doesn't say that, but you do start with one ruby. The rule book unfortunately has a mistake.

[@timkelly2794]

I visited Quedlinburg when I was in Germany... they pronounced it Keed-lin-burg

[@abbeysenglishstorytime3801]

Where do you buy your little plastic token pots from please? I've looked online and can't see any like that. 🙁

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Abbey, I now use Game Trayz from this link: boardgamegeekstore.com?aff=2

[@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.

[@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!

[@crapuchettes]

Please add the twitter feed bloopers! :-)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Shhh, we don't talk about those! ;)

[@werewolfkai]

Bloopers or else the bobcats are released. We leave it to you.

[@crapuchettes]

@@werewolfkai Haha! The bobcats make it to KZbin. This marks a first I think.

[@werewolfkai]

@@crapuchettes Someone has to keep the meme alive! ^5

[@m00npie]

I can't decide which is stronger: my love for Rodney or my deep hatred for that new quasi-personal shakey cam.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Don’t worry, I was still working out the new intro format. No more shaky cam in the videos (check out the more recent tutorials).

[@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!

[@michaelemerson570]

I recently played this for the second time and I decided to peruse the rulebook - nowhere does it state players start with any rubies, yet you say that each player gets 1 to begin with. Did the rules change?

[@WatchItPlayed]

The rules didn't change - it was omitted in the translation. We made sure to include it in the video. It won't be unusual to find that the tutorial videos are more up to date than the rule books at times, because I tend to ask questions, check FAQs and discuss issues with the publishers before posting the videos.

[@geekygaymerguy]

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

[@WatchItPlayed]

Danke!

[@astropete100]

Around 3.30 when the fortune card is played. 'Don't addd this chip if it isn't in play'. I don't really understand this. If it is the start of the round, won't the boards have been cleared and nothing is in play?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Peter, this is referring to here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npTZfGl7rdp8ia8 Purple is set by the table, but not considered "in play" until a later round - as the video will show later. Being "in play" doesn't mean having those chips on your board - it means having access to them at all (these get unlocked during a later round of the game) - hope that helps!

[@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!

[@jenniferthurmond-p5i]

Very helpful. Rules are not clear.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to know this was useful!

[@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.

[@martinidamian]

I've heard about this game so much, but I'm not seeing the appeal. Where is the interaction with other players? You have no way to affect other players so not much strategy there, right?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We have a full play through if you'd like to see it in action, but of course, this game might just not suit your particular tastes, and that's okay. Just because many others are enjoying it, doesn't mean everyone will. There are lots of games I really like that others don't, and vice versa.

[@Steven-ch5ge]

14:02 in the rules it’s say you can take 1 VP per 5 coins OR 2 rubies for 1VP.. I think the or condition means it’s one or the other not both..?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're missing one small (but important) part of what the rules say: "At the end of the last turn, you can decide to buy a victory point with either 5 coins or 2 rubies. You can repeat this as often as you like.". That last part means you can do this again, as many times as you like (choosing either method each time). I agree, the way it's worded could have been even more clear, but I hope that helps!

[@lillastefanciw318]

Quick question . In the video Rodney sets up the game with one ruby on the board . When i was reading how to set up the game i couldn`t find anywhere where it says we should start with one ruby. Is it in the written rules anywhere ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

No, the English translation failed to add this.

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@robertstolt30]

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

[@ty_sylicus]

Already three years ago? Me: XD

[@ammie886]

I actually kind of prefer Rodneys walktroughs over reading the rulebooks to games.🤭

[@WatchItPlayed]

Happy to be able to assist!

[@curiousintuit]

Does anyone know the names of those little containers? I've seen them in a few videos and I love them, but can't find a reliable source.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm forgetting which ones are in this video specifically, but I have found these to be the best ones - and hey, if you use this link, anything you buy from this site gives a small commission back to me (but, these really are the best plastic trays I use): boardgamegeekstore.com?aff=2

[@franciscorojas8088]

I don't understand what's the point in everyone drawing the chips at the same time in the last round. Is it any different if we don't do that? Or am I missing something?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I believe the point is to allow people to have a better sense of everyone's progress, one chip at a time, so that when you decide whether or not to draw again, you can be aware of how well everyone else is doing and whether or not you NEED to draw again, in order to keep up. You could actually play the entire game this way, but I don't recommend it, because it would slow things down way too much, but during that final round, it makes sense to do.

[@sambobaggins9188]

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 :)

[@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 :)

[@Kirbyman]

Any chance of finding out where you got those token containers? They look pretty nice.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Not sure which one those are, but I use Game Trayz now, which you can get here. Anything picked up from this site, after using this link gives a bit of the proceeds back to the channel here, so thanks for using it, if you do! boardgamegeekstore.com?aff=2

[@marconico4314]

sorry but where in the rulebook it can be read that each player receive a Rubin at the beginning of the game? I can't find it!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You won't find it - they forgot to add that in the rulebook (a mistake between translations).

[@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.

[@Elfanaaan]

Hi sir as a follower your channel , kindly requesting to generate arabic subtitle in the videos

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi there, those don't generate automatically, and we don't have the resources to generate them ourselves. Thanks for the interest though.

[@joewalsh1031]

Rodney: This side is for a variant we'll discuss later. Also Rodney 12 minutes later : These rules I'll leave for you to discover on your own. Well played sir hehe

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oops :)

[@jmwytube]

Of course the only real mistake here is I didn't play this game for the first time until yesterday.@@WatchItPlayed

[@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 ;)

[@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!

[@JoeFreeman-u4d]

Where did you get token clear trays found at 1:24 of the video, Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

I honestly don't remember!

[@mohammadalikhosravizanjani6363]

I have 2 questions. 1- In round 9, If my cauldron exploded and I have chosen the VPs(I can't buy VPs for a value of 5), Can I buy a VPs with 2 rubies? I think that spending rubies are F) of The phases of scoring. 2- In round 9, If my cauldron not exploded, can we buy victory points by both of coin and rubies at the last turn? for example if we have 6 rubies and 20 coin, we buy 7 victory paints?

[@WatchItPlayed]

1) Yes. 2) I'm not looking at the board to know if your math is right, but your understanding of the rules are right.

[@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!

[@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!

[@caseyrobinson6108]

My fav part was you flipping the box lid at the end lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@DrJBarnes]

Hi, great video. Plan on playing this today with my kids. Can you clear something up for me please (im probably being stupid tho) Only victory points can move you around the board? Also, coins - do we just record how many coins we have on a piece of paper? Sorry if these are obvious 😅!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Jimmy, yes, victory points are what move you around the board. For coins, we usually just hold the total value in our memory ("I have 20 coins, and I'm buying these 2 chip for X and Y each"). Anything you don't spend in a round is lost, so there's nothing to record.

[@mchamberlain7408]

I need to understand why I DONT understand rule books 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Well, hopefully the videos can help in the meantime :)

[@Gswp]

The 2-player variant of the moth says: "If you draw as many black chips as the other player: ". Is "0" a valid number of occurences for this effect to trigger? And since it defines the number as "drawn" and not "in your pot", do moths drawn during the skull effect (v1) always count or only if put into the pot (and not put back into the bag)?

[@WatchItPlayed]

No, you need to have at least 1 for the effect to trigger - and they need to be placed in your pot.

[@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.

[@ElleHaag]

Who gets to roll the die? Also awesome tutorial! ❤

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks! Can you time stamp me to the section of the video you are asking about?

[@alexanderparker6055]

Thanks for the great intro. So question regarding rat tails. Im on number 5 and she is on number 3. Are there any rat tails between us? Since the rat is on number 5. Or does this rat tail count?

[@WatchItPlayed]

If you look at where your token would be on five, and the token on 3, you should find that there is a rat tail between you (the one that is just below the 5). Hope that helps!

[@carltumminello3049]

Except for the fact that you would be doubling up on board/pot colors, and have to do something to differentiate the repeat score markers, is there any functional reason why you couldn't combine 2 sets of this game to increase the max player count up to 8? It looks very possible to me. I just want a second opinion heh.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Seems like that would work.

[@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!