Monkey Palace - How To Play

[@bindergrosgamingsale]

I got this game for Christmas and despite reading the instructions, I was still very much confused. But this video made everything so much clearer and answered any questions I could’ve had, thank you so much for your great explanations and your contagious positivity!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Very glad to know the video was helpful!

[@MelvinSowah]

I think this is the second time I got to this channel from a Smosh Games video, so I might as well subscribe 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to have you here!

[@byrontheusurper6505]

Agreed

[@agatagumowska5990]

Came from a Smosh Games video (I usually never check how to play the game, but this time i genuinely had no idea what they were doing) and your way of explaining is genuinely perfect! Straight to the point, answered all of my questions right as they popped into my head (are you a wizard??) and you somehow managed to make explaining rules ENTERTAINING?! Instant subscribe, sending all my love

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ah, what a very kind comment - so glad your found the video helpful. Was cool to se Smosh Games playing this one!

[@bnotty]

Have never watched a game explanation before but this guy is incredible I genuinely enjoyed this so much

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice of you to take the time to say - thanks!

[@theemmjay5130]

"Full of sprawling staircases, bamboo, and questionable architecture." Love that line. As to the game itself, I'm looking forward to it; I love it when my fandoms come together.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Me too - and I love LEGO, so this was great to see happen!

[@seantirney5182]

First, you remain the absolute best at the how to play video. My wife will not play a game with me that I can not explain in 5 minutes unless you have done a video. Thank you! Second, will you ever do a video about the behind the scenes work you do to get your teaches so clear? You are one man and thousands of board games come out every year, the math does not work--we will have to learn and teach some games without your help. Thanks again.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! If time allows, I'm sure that's something I could cover at some point. I do have some details about that in an older video. The process is a bit different today, but it's not too far off: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6nWZ6NpqdakbMk

[@mrb5zx]

lego board games are back babyy

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yessir!

[@comradestannis]

HEY

[@johnbyrn3893]

Fantastic delivery of a pretty complicated game lol. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@toweypat]

The name of this game alone makes it a classic :D Edit: oh, wow, it's a Lego game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

They gotta live somewhere, right? Why not show off a little :)

[@daem0nfaust]

"You and your fellow monkeys..." I'm in! I'm in.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oo Oo Ah Ah!

[@Oleksandra_Pro]

This is the clearest explanation of the rules of this game. Thank you very much! ❤

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say!

[@Funkypanda87]

I love the buy mechanic in this game, it shown very clear inspiration from deck-builders which are my L favourite kind of games.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed what you saw :)

[@SeiferDINC]

So excited about this! And love seeing a video by Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out and leaving the nice comment :)

[@nigelp74]

Good video, definitely needed for this game (which is great btw) How many takes did you do for the intro box flip? Impressive 😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

Are you suggesting it’s not the first time every time? *gasp* 😀

[@fox15000]

Super fun game! Got it for Christmas! Your rules explanation helped us get started. Thank you!!! 🍻

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know this was helpful :)

[@memeenthusiast4052]

Honestly looks like such a fun game. Good video btw!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@TheSmallestLittleBilly]

Just played the game, pretty fun!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, glad you enjoyed!

[@yrq_]

I'm glad they're utilizing bulding properties in a game that otherwise wouldn't be possible. Regular cubes or tokens wouldn't fit the purpose. Also, I already preordered the game (prior to watching your excellent video) not knowing too much about it, so I'm relieved it isn't just some roll and move type of game. Your video explained the rules thoroughly, as usual, so a brief moment to look up the rules when the game arrives would be enough to start playing. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A real pleasure to cover this one, glad you found it helpful!

[@Tyrogandio]

So it's possible to build a spiral, so long as you connect a part of it to the palace and have enough support beams?

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's a little tricky, because I can't see quite what you're imagining, but from what I believe you're saying: yes!

[@TheMitchellij]

You would need a lot of pieces to start from the bottom into a spiral, and it would be frustrating to effectively close the build off by circling back on itself

[@adolfom9091]

The definitive explanation!!!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@eliasforsgren863]

Hi, I would have a couple of questions about the rules. First, does the butterfly and frog block players, and does the monkey block the player who has the monkey special card? I would also like to know if you can get a bonus card from a column, where the bricks are seperated by arcs, but it still has at least 5 bricks, just not in a row. Thank you

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep, the Butterfly, Frog and Monkey pieces block other pieces (it doesn't matter if you're holding the card for the piece, you can't move the piece off, until an action would allow you to gain the related trophy card and move the piece).

[@WatchItPlayed]

Updating my answer to your second question, as I've spoken to the publisher further about this, and no, the 5 bricks can't be broken up by arches.

[@byrontheusurper6505]

MAN this game is cool

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@marieb7561]

Hi and thanks for this great video ! Just one question, can we build on the opponent staircase ? Thaanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Marie, there really isn't an "opponent" staircase. You're all building the same staircase/palace together. Know what I mean? Perhaps another way to put it: as long as you're following the rules for how a staircase is constructed, you can build it anywhere you like.

[@marieb7561]

@@WatchItPlayed ok ! So we don't have to start from the board at each turn ? Just wanted to be sure of the rules before playing with my son, as i don't want any fighting along the way 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@marieb7561 Sorry, maybe I misunderstood your original question. Each new staircase you build must start on the ground (shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7HoZuHg9p7j7Mfeature=shared&t=279), but you had asked "can we build on the opponent staircase", so I just wanted to make clear that you can end up building on top of any previously placed pieces. But you still start on the ground. You might find it helpful to watch that section of the video again, just to confirm the details there. Have fun playing!

[@marieb7561]

@@WatchItPlayed thanks a lot !

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@marieb7561 You got this!

[@Boar_Gamer]

Honestly, they got me at Lego. I recently started collecting and now anything Lego is making me grab my wallet :D

[@WatchItPlayed]

Fun when hobbies cross over!

[@tomasteixeira3553]

Great video! Question though: when starting a staircase, does it have to be the piece you place that starts on the ground knob, or can it be a piece that’s already on the ground and you build off of it? If it’s the former, what happens when you run out of starting knobs? Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Just travelling right now, but the video will state exactly where it must start from. The wording I use will be specific.

[@stephenroberts7235]

Ooooh... this looks fun! Can't wait!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@scurry2175]

Hi, Rodney! Would you say this game's hard to disassemble and oraganize? I kinda wanna get some copies for my board game club students, but just gotta make sure it's feasible classroom-management-wise. Got almost 30 teens in there after all. Thanks in advance!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Aside from the fact that there are several small plastic pieces, I didn't find it hard to organize and sort. But what would happen in the hands of 30 teens is hard for me to predict. That said, the video should give you a sense of the components and hopefully give a sense of it.

[@humanpaul]

wow... having games like this to play at school sounds incredible now I wish I were still a student so I don't need to spend my money to buy games lol

[@henriwhitehead]

Great video! Very cool use of legos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out Henri!

[@caropro34]

Thanks for your video (from France) 😊

[@WatchItPlayed]

My pleasure! Greetings back from Canada :)

[@TomErinBarnowski]

Question - when receiving recurring deliveries if one is to receive 4 blocks can they do one column (3 blocks) and a single block? Also could you swap blocks for columns, or do you have to use the frog card to just take a column?

[@WatchItPlayed]

When gaining recurring deliveries, you gain the specific bricks with the recurring symbol. Unless the video indicates an option to swap, you take that is shown. Have fun playing!

[@profBricks]

Thanks. I can now play

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this helped - have fun!

[@DenisRyan]

You should have added in some sound effects of Lego rattling around inside a box when you did the boxspin! 😂 Also, "nub"? Is that a game term? I've always heard them referred to as "studs".

[@WatchItPlayed]

"knob" is the official term. If you're hearing "nob" that's probably a Canadian accent thing.

[@carlyr3816]

What happens if the decoration piece placed is tied for highest with an existing decoration piece of the same color? Do you still get an extra monkey credit because it's tied for highest, or not because it didn't beat the existing decoration piece? Thanks for the awesome video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

To be highest, it has to be higher than any other (so tied is not enough). Glad you liked the video - have fun playing :)

[@jamescartwright1150]

Excellent as always 🙂 Question: If I start from the ground but then by building arches attach to an existing point that is already 5 or higher do I get the bonus card?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You need to have placed the 5 pieces that turn.

[@Alex-sd5uu]

Sold !!! Thx Rodney

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TheRenatour]

Do you HAVE to start your stair case on a ground spot or can you build on top of another one ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@lena__lu]

4:40

[@馮至韜]

Hello, thank you very much for your wonderful explanation! But I've got two questions: First, if I include an arch between columns in a staircase, but the height of the columns reaches 5 bricks, can I get the banana cards? Second, if, during Deliveries, I can receive either two arches or two bricks, or one arch and one brick, but there is only one remaining arch, does that count as the end of the game? Look forward to your kindly reply!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm not sure if I quite understand the first question, but I am thinking what you are asking is: "do I only get the bonus if I was the player who added the 5 bricks to the column, on my turn?" Is that the idea (it can be hard to know, since you can't show me an example in the comments :). I believe you have to have added the 5 bricks yourself (not simply attached an arch on top of 5 bricks already in play), but I will double check with the publisher and get back to you. I feel like your second question is addressed in the video, so maybe I'm not understanding your question? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7HoZuHg9p7j7Mfeature=shared&t=1005

[@WatchItPlayed]

To follow up: there can't be an arch between the 5 bricks when trying to claim a banana card.

[@馮至韜]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks again!

[@MetalChillSpine]

Monkey Credits 😂 what a term.

[@WatchItPlayed]

The world of monkey finance is a mysterious place!

[@DennisMaka]

Question It is not allowed to place arches directly on top of each other. But what if there are bricks placed inbetween. So on top of 1 arch I place 2 bricks (on both ends of the arch) and then place the second arch. Is that allowed?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope. This part tries to further make that point: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7HoZuHg9p7j7Mfeature=shared&t=395. Basically, your staircase will keep going up, but must be "advancing forward" as it does.

[@Abcde7213]

Are you allowed to build a staircase that starts above ground level? Or do you always have to start from the ground

[@WatchItPlayed]

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

[@Abcde7213]

@@WatchItPlayed oh sorry. I did watch the whole video but must’ve blanked during that explanation. Thanks for the reply

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@Abcde7213 No problem at all. I cover so many games, I just have to direct people back to the video if I know the answer is there - but for anything not covered by the video, I'm always happy to directly assist if I can. Have a great time playing!

[@DenisRyan]

Will this be available in my friendly local game store, or only through stores that already sell Lego?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good question, I'm not entirely sure what the distribution model will be!

[@gobblinal]

It's not listed on the LEGO website (yet) so it's really hard to tell. It's not being sold under the LEGO name but rather Asmodee so it should be in your FLGS?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did a little digging, unfortunately, I don’t have a full list as it’s a global launch, but it will be available in numerous hobby, book and toy stores, so keep an eye out. You might find you get good info for your location at your local store, or online.

[@DenisRyan]

@@WatchItPlayed I asked at my FLGS today. Looks like Asmodee are distributing it in Canada at least. The store I asked in has it ordered, so fingers crossed!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@DenisRyan Ah, good to know!

[@BananaManFrr]

Who else loves smosh? ❤❤❤

[@DailyMemesOfTheDay1]

I wonder how much attempts 0:08 took to spin the box.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Are you suggesting it wasn't the first time??!! *gasp*

[@DailyMemesOfTheDay1]

@WatchItPlayed yup lol

[@DailyMemesOfTheDay1]

Keep up the *content* I enjoyed

[@benmurphy3845]

This is not what I expected to see today😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Still glad I can surprise ya!

[@lukeelliott9467]

Be honest, did you get the box to land the correct way up after the intro spin 1st try? 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Could there be any other way?!

[@TheAmazingYeti]

I cannot find this to purchase anywhere! Who do I send my money to?!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Should be available soon!

[@pennythedomelady]

Not available until October 3rd

[@WatchItPlayed]

Update! The game is available for pre-order now, and will be available both online and in stores from October 3rd.

[@TheAmazingYeti]

@@WatchItPlayed Do not see it on the LEGO site, GameNerdz or Miniature Market. I'm sure I'll see it somewhere eventually.

[@trinity31409]

Never heard that company name pronounced before. I was saying way differently.

[@WatchItPlayed]

A tutorial on the rules AND pronunciation. A two for one deal!

[@fizzy965]

Has this game not been released yet?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I’m not certain what the release date is in all locations, but soon (if not yet).

[@fizzy965]

@WatchItPlayed thank you, I'll keep an eye out for it. I've never really been into Lego but this looks so aesthetically pleasing and seems like a nice casual game 🥰

[@WatchItPlayed]

Update! The game is available for pre-order now, and will be available both online and in stores from October 3rd.

[@fizzy965]

@@WatchItPlayed thank you for the update! I really appreciate it! 🥰

[@galaticdisaster3244]

First here from Smosh

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for dropping by!

[@comradestannis]

Lego my 'eggo

[@zane6607]

Monkey palace???!!!!!???

[@WatchItPlayed]

Get ready to start building!

[@frankdetank9126]

🥓🥓🥓

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Frank!

[@tomoshiro87]

This game is ripe for potential monkeyshines ... Sorry I’ll see myself out

[@WatchItPlayed]

30 Minutes suspension and then you can come back!

[@tomoshiro87]

@WatchItPlayed Deal 🙂