Witchstone - GameNight! Se9 Ep39 - How to Play and Playthrough

[@tubefrog213]

41:30 - Nikki never got 3VP for completing her route. She was at 2VP at the start of her turn and should've moved up to 10VP (3 + 2 + 3). 55:25 - Lincoln's Witch Action cost to move on Dave's yellow route is 2 Witch Actions, and not 1. One action stands up the witch and moves it along your own routes, but each foreign route used costs 1 more Witch Action. This is weird cause Dave teaches it correctly at 11:45, and then he plays it correctly on his turn at 1:11:47. 1:17:00 - After doing all of his Crystal Actions, Lincoln finishes his turn and forgets to use the single Energy Action (?) @Xan Man - 1:17:40 Deb doesn't get 6VP for her 3 sized route. 1:20:23 - Deb gives Dave an extra 2VP. He started the turn w/ 24VP on the track and stood up 3 witches for 6VP. He should be at 30VP, not 32VP. 1:26:20 - The Witch Actions for movement on foreign routes is played incorrectly two times on Nikki's turn. Nikki's green witch moving across Lincoln's red route should cost 2, leaving Nikki w/ only 2 Witch Actions, not 3. Then at 1:27:00 she 'adds a witch to the board' (1WA), 'stands it up and moves it' (1WA), it then moves across 2 foreign routes (2WA). This would cost a total of 4 Witch Actions. 1:33:28 - Nikki should move 3 on the Pentagram track, not 2. 1:34:15 - Dave tells Nikki she gets to place 1 more energy on the board from the wand track. This should only be 1 energy total, as she is not in the lead on the wand track.

[@bigrikkib]

does dave ever sleep or just he spend all his time learning how to play these games? love this series, love to add games to my collection

[@primusinterpares5767]

They don't let him sleep. Please send help.

[@improg]

I've listened to two seconds so far, but before I take in the goodness that is the latest episode, I have to say that even if I wasn't already a fan, I would have wanted to watch this video just from the thumbnail.

[@adavies425]

I love game night videos, and am very curious about this game. However, there were parts where the camera would not cut from Nikki and Dave. Love them, but I would have loved to see what was happening on the boards when people were taking their turns.

[@michaelberry1746]

I'm guessing that was likely because their overhead camera cut out.

[@Foxhoundn]

That thumbnail, oh my god Dave, you are amazing, never change!

[@ianoble]

Truly amazing!

[@Cleansweep38]

Yeah!!! Hi Dave! I missed you! How’s it going? It is so great to see you back! You are the backbone of this show! It wasn’t the same without you!!!

[@dangerousbeans2907]

This game is surprisingly quick if you’re familiar with it, especially at 2 players.

[@xandermichael78]

Great to watch this played! I believe at the 1:17:40 mark Deborah missed out on 6 points for completing a 3 energy connection.

[@mariaforzisi]

Sad in the middle of the game we could not see what you all were doing. It made it hard to watch the game.

[@dougerickson3362]

Yeah, whomever was editing there was too much attention on the players and not enough on the board.

[@lpbouchard14]

Right! Even though they are describing what they are doing, I want to see what's going on on the board. I don't know the game and to follow I need to see what's happening in the game. Weird editing.

[@AndreasKungl]

Like always, I more than appreciate the production value of your videos. Nevertheless, this time the edit seems off for a couple of minutes right after the one hour mark. Something has been edited out there at one point, after which you don't see the whole board and what people are doing exactly for a little while. Just saying in case you'd like to adapt the footage selection. But maybe this is meant as an experimental character study.

[@odditie]

I’m guessing there’s something wrong with the main camera during that period, but it’s weird that there wasn’t a note or anything if that’s the case because it makes the whole thing unwatchable for awhile.

[@calexr36]

I think this is the fifth game now I’ve purchased from watching your videos! Love your chemistry and interactions!

[@belaqcuaGaming]

Curiously this was only the forth video he had watched 😂

[@stijnvermeulen890]

I added the game to my wishlist halfway through the rules section. Seems to be a really great game. Looking forward to playing it for my self. Another great playthrough by the four of you! Nicely done.

[@atomiccritter6492]

OMG what a thumbnail - looking forward to this video purely on that basis

[@seanmayer1695]

They could literally play checkers, and if Deborah is there I'm in.

[@skitch76cd]

And if Dave is teaching it, *I’m* in 😊

[@DrFrige]

Just bought this game thanks to this video. You guys are great to watch. Thank you as always.

[@starcloak]

A two hour video with Deborah, this is going to be amazing 😁❤

[@Zhivago1409]

If Dave explains how to play a particular game, I don't need any rulebook from the game box anymore ;). BTW, I'm Polish ;)

[@arakuss1]

Its an interesting game but could not tell what was going on half the time for lack of showing the board and player boards when someone made a move.

[@lemiless]

Looks like a really fun game. Man, every time, Lincoln rushes through that closing, and it just sounds so… Idk, insincere

[@schoko-fan4370]

2:04:20 in fact Knizia is a doctor (not medical) and studied physics and math ;-) so it‘s Dr. Reiner Knizia - his games usually are calculated through and mathed out - hopefully you understand what I am trying to say (i am German)

[@stacyp2186]

Looks like Ingenious meets Ticket to Ride. I’m ready to play please! 😇

[@dkiprijanovski]

Have I ever mentioned that I Love GameNight?! If not, than there it is. Also Hi Dave! :D Great fun this video, as always! :D

[@AhJong0]

Something not quite clicking for me with this game, though loved the video and play through! Loved Deborah’s genuine joy at a quality turn of achievement - Eurogaming at its finest! 😄

[@andrewwilson895]

A: Witch puns are my favorite. B. Which puns? A: Exactly. Witch puns. B: But which ones? A: Yep. B: Okay, which? A: You got it.

[@Sanderus]

Very good rules explanation. The game is fairly easy when you start playing it, but it's not easy to explain because of how abstract it is.

[@jean-paularends4535]

It's my birthday! And so is Deborah's! Congratulations! Have a wonderful birthday, Deborah! Cheers!

[@starshocker]

Nice playthrough. I've been jinxed and added it to my list, which is magically growing 😱

[@dkoudrin]

Looks like a fun one, thanks for Friday night content :)

[@robertbouley7697]

What a cluster of a game - but looks really fun! You folks are always entertaining. Thanks for the video. 😄

[@buggydes]

Looks right up my alley! Thanks for the playthrough as always :)

[@marcbennett9232]

great video as always. love the suggestion about playing open hand for new players! I will keep that in mind

[@billmiller5722]

Thanks for the entertaining video! Personal opinion: This feels like a game that's still in playtesting. There's a lot of fiddly bits and edge case rules that seem unnecessary. Some chips give you actions later in your turn, others must be taken right away. Things in your cauldron give you actions, except the chips from the pentagram that just build a cluster. Multiple icons let you take an action multiple times-- unless it's scrolls! I'm sure it's beautifully mathed out and balanced, but if I'm going to be tracking this many subsystems and exceptions, I expect them to support a strong theme-- and these don't. The theme could easily be stronger, and why is everyone's cauldron pink!? I'm glad for those who enjoy it, but doesn't seem like a good fit for me or my group. I still enjoyed watching you guys play it, though!

[@tiberiusroot]

Always a joy to watch!

[@YN-li6yu]

Loved the intro!

[@ivanconrad6102]

Played this last night, really enjoyed it. The balance of how many of each “mini-ham” to play is really interesting. Couldn’t for the life of me remember which choice made you lose victory points so had to watch again to find out. Great video.

[@tommykay7427]

"....if ya wan it, you gotta på a cube on it...." 🎶 🎵 🎶

[@Sajatzsiraf]

last time vampires, and now witches?!

[@boardgamegeek]

Filmed in the same day!-Lincoln

[@theunamiable]

@@boardgamegeek Do you finish with werewolves?

[@DrFrige]

What happens when a player gets to the end of the wand? Do they go back to the beginning or just end?

[@boardgamegeek]

You just stop there. It requires a lot of effort to get up that track though since you are asking I guess you have done it. Thanks for the note and for watching.-Lincoln

[@DrFrige]

@@boardgamegeek Oh no I havent done it. I was just curious if it can be done. Appreciate the time to answer. Keep up the great work!

[@RoderickEtheria]

So for clarification, if you have one of those dual power tokens on your board, and you lay a two space tile down next to it, does it increase both actions by one, or do you have to pick which one it increases that turn?

[@RoderickEtheria]

Provided the actions are the same as that token, of course.

[@boardgamegeek]

David, as I understand it that is correct. Placing them doesn't trigger actions but the add to actions triggered by the hex domino tiles. Thanks for the note and for watching.-Lincoln

[@RoderickEtheria]

@@boardgamegeek that was two different scenarios I presented. Which of the two scenarios are you agreeing with? The either/or or the both, given a tile with both actions is later placed next to it? Asking because none of the examples you provided had both actions on the tile.

[@boardgamegeek]

@@RoderickEtheria Sorry I didn’t clarify it, I believe that you can apply it to both icons if you are able to place a hex domino that has both matching icons.

[@msmilder25]

Abstract strategy math game...of course it's Reiner Knizia. I'm out. I tried watching you play this on the live stream and was equally baffled by this one. I just don't see where the "fun" is in this game. It's just a lot of abstract mechanics. There's no stand-up moments...no thrilling bonuses or abilities...the theme is paper thin...it hurts my brain just trying to conceptually grasp all the rules...and Dave did a great job teaching...it's just I don't get excited over mathy games. This is one of those "there's always a mathematical best action to take" and I don't have the RAM to figure out what that is...it's just too brain-burny for me. It's like super-deluxe point salad...and I have never enjoyed games like that.

[@wolflarson71]

On the other hand, many of us enjoy puzzly, mathy games and find much more mental satisfaction and enjoyment (i.e., fun) compared to thematic games with lots of luck and a "let's pretend we're a goblin" state of mind.

[@Sam-vk8xd]

I like this game. It’s fun

[@jean-paularends4535]

I wished for more video's with Deborah in them and i got 'em! Thanks! This year is off to a great start already! Much love! Keep on gaming!

[@JK001POPS]

I'm really really happy I found your channel, I've seen a few videos to learn how to play some games; however, I ended up enjoying how you play and how you share your tips and tricks. I realized what kind of games I enjoy the most and this is a great game I put in my cart 'cause NO-LIKE-TO-READ-ANYTHING-TEAM!!! Guys, I wish you the best! Excuse my writing I'm a non-native English-speaker!!! Love you!!!

[@boardgamegeek]

Thanks for the note and for watching the show! -Lincoln