I play this at lunch break whenever we have in-office days. My programming coworkers are mostly very shy like me. It can be hard to talk. But I started bringing this years ago. One friend plays with me everytime. Others come whenever they want. When we get a new coworker, I invite them. They feel more like they belong, and I really like that. --My one friend even made an app to randomize what expansions we play each time! Everyone knows they are invited. Thank you for teaching this game. One of my new coworkers watched to learn how to play beforehand! :)

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it helped them get into it - this is one of my favorites, and it helped get me back into the hobby after a break away from it!

@olavopaceli2144

Жыл бұрын

Such a wholesome comment, thanks for posting it.

@kelamram

12 күн бұрын

What's the app?

This game represents the happiest moments of my life when I played this with my family.

@anders7050

4 жыл бұрын

I farted...

@met6187

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely Gifleo, my wife says you're clearly not competitive though x

@peacenite

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah spent moment with family is great

@Anonymous8421

2 жыл бұрын

What a wholesome comment

@moizgaming4934

2 жыл бұрын

@@anders7050 bruh

Played this game over a 100 times. Couldn't resist watching the video anyways. Keep them coming Mr. Smith!

@domlalonde5319

6 жыл бұрын

P.S.: I really don't like the new art on the tiles!

@nelsonleidens5808

6 жыл бұрын

I did the same over here =)

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@atteljas

6 жыл бұрын

For ease of use go online

I think it’s a great service that you make these videos for classic games. There are ALWAYS new to table top gamers out there and watching the instructions rather than reading is a huge bonus. As always a huge thank you. Another very well done video.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

It's always fun to cover the newest games, but some of the classics remain in our hobby for years and years, and it's my hope that the videos can be helpful for all the new people who find this hobby through these titles. Glad you're enjoying these as well!

@DavidZanter

6 жыл бұрын

i concur. When playing with beginner friends I've loaded up these watch it play tutorials on my phone to show them before we start our first game. 🖒

@kellyalvarado6533

Ай бұрын

Agree! Thank you. Just bought this game. It's entirely new to me so definitely appreciate finding a demo video for it!

Thats so great to see a classic being revisited by my favorite boardgame reviewer!!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

I've been enjoying going back to some classics - glad you're enjoying it too!

@rodrigodeus8730

6 жыл бұрын

I am! Very much, thank you! :D

I still enjoy watching your videos on games I already know how to play. They often show me better examples I can give, or more efficient ways to teach the game to others. Thank you for all the work!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

“One meeple to one feature.” That’s a good way of remembering the rules.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I like that!

This is a classic, one of my favorites and my wife's favorite game. Thanks for revisiting this, you're still the best board game teacher imo.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Thank you.... I am 45 and only just started getting back into table top gaming again.... this was very helpful. I see heaps of boxes of expansion packs but not the actual game yet but hope to get it when I see it in town. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

From one "in -their-forties" gamer to another, you're very welcome Debbie! If you pick up the game, I hope you have a great time playing!

Just got into board gaming this summer and these walk through videos really help instructions that lack clarity so much. I usually look for your videos as they are not too long but also not short and in a hurry just to be short. They always have just the right amount of time to get the rules across. Nice job as always!

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to leave such nice feedback - nice to know you've found these useful!

Just introduced my 7 year old to this game and he loves it! Excellent video so I could brush up on the rules. Love the fact that there are so many cool expansions to keep the game fresh and different each time you play

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying it!

Excellent video, Rodney! I think you missed one tiny rule: That if you cannot place a tile (a very slim chance, to be sure), you put that tile in the box and draw a new one.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Did I forget to say that? Curses! Good catch Chris.

@smoggie2833

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris - I was wondering what you do if you can't place a tile!

@ljubovlissina6834

4 жыл бұрын

so, what is the answer?

@andrewkeller1117

4 жыл бұрын

@@ljubovlissina6834 The answer was given by Chris: Just put the tile in the box and pick a new tile.

@DutchFurnace

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I thought "draw a new one" meant you actually take a pen and some empty cardboard and draw the piece you want.

Classic Rodney for classic Carcassonne, gotta love it.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Daniele :)

Thanks Rodney. After getting into gaming 6 years ago I finally got this game and you were my first port of call to learn the rules.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to have been able to assist!

I love your videos! I'm autistic and find visual learning so much easier to follow than reading a rule book. Your videos are so clear and you explain everything really well. Thank you so much sir!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

It is so nice to hear that the vides have been helpful - thanks for the kind comment (and happy gaming!)

The Classics Series continues with one of my favourites! I know this game inside and out but still enjoyed watching this. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Denis :)

Always a pleasure watching you explain games.You prepick your tiles and show how they work instead of bumbling around like others do, well done! Thanks! (my game just arrived today!) :)

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time with it!

Just found this after failing to understand the online version of this game. Glad I did! This video is clear and progresses logically through what I needed to know about game playing and scoring, with lots of examples to help me understand. Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

So glad to know this was helpful Sylvie - have a great time playing!

I always watch your videos because you always make them easy to understand, being a native spanish speaker I don't always understand tutorials but yours are my trusted source. Please make a Catan tutorial, I just bought it. Greetings from Mexico.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! I don't announce my videos ahead of time, so I can't say for sure, but we have also been doing more classics lately.

I have recently started following your videos. This is the 4th video of yours that I watched and I must say that your way of explaining is very clear and neat.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly - very nice of you to say Abhishek.

8:42 Here's the church, here's the meeple

@KnakuanaRka

3 жыл бұрын

Cesar The Salad xD

@joncampos5551

3 жыл бұрын

Open the doors,.....lol.

The first time I played carcassonne was on xbox live. Ever since , I've become addicted to it. I stoped playing for a couple of years and recently just bought the real version. This is the best explination I've seen. thank you very much. this brought back memories. I'll be playing again tonight!!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you found this helpful! Hope you had a great time playing!

@jorgeramos637

4 жыл бұрын

She won...

How does this channel not have more subscribers ?? Best game explanations!! Excited for more content 😊

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to have you here, thanks for the kind words :)

You’re fantastic. Watched you for a handful of games now and always feel confident after!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear - have fun playing!

I'll be playing this game in 2 hours time. This video was an excellent introduction. I really like the clarity with which you present the rules and your tone is perfect! Thanks very much!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear this - I hope you all have a great time playing!

Thank you so much for your clear and informative video! I received Carcassonne for Christmas and we struggled to understand the instruction booklet. You've helped us get started and enjoy the game x

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful - have a great time playing - one of my favorites!

I wish I had this tutorial when I first started playing Carcassonne! I think you should do more classic board game tutorials as Catan, Carcasonne, Pandemic...etc are still some of the top selling board games, year in and year out.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

I hope to sprinkle a few classics into the mix more often, glad you're enjoying!

@TheKevinMcFarland

5 жыл бұрын

If those are "classic board games" then what is Monopoly and Risk considered?

@ahadnadeem6218

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheKevinMcFarland antiques

@smpalmer85

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKevinMcFarland boring

Great vid as always Very helpful !!!

Woot! Thanks for reviewing this one Rodney! Going to pick this one up ASAP!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Donz!

Another old classic that everyone should own. Awesome job Rodney. I never quite understood the points system for this, but now I know how to do it right. Wow. I really love these new videos. Are you going to do any more classics? :D

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

We'll see! (really nice to know you enjoyed this one Steve).

Thanks Rodney, I've struggled trying to learn this one for quite a while. It finally makes sense to me now!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to assist Craig - I hope you have a great time playing it now!

these videos are so awesome. makes me want to game more!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Ah, that's a great reaction to hear - glad you're excited about the hobby too :)

This is such a good resource! I rarely have enough people to get together for board games, and this looks like a great gateway game. I love your presentation style, it's so friendly!

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

Such a nice comment for you to leave. This was the game that got me back into the hobby, so I hope you have a great time playing!

Thanks this is a very good explanation and very fun to play! Just played my first game yesterday without farmers or rivers to get the hang of it. Played mostly correct but definitely learned the rules better watching this that I didn’t realize before

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Playing without farmers or rivers is a great way to get the hang of it! Enjoy your future plays Matt :)

Hi Rod, thanks for doing this video (and Ticket to Ride). Love them so much!!! Support from Toronto, Canada!!!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my fellow Canuck!

So awesome to see you cover a classic like Carcassonne! keep up the great work!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

The encouragement is appreciated. I'll be sprinkling in a few more among the other new releases :)

@anders7050

4 жыл бұрын

Nice profile pic

carcassone is my group's one of best filler games, we liked it vry much thanks rodney for going back to classics ^^

I just bought this at a thrift store unopened for $3.00. Playing it tonight with the family. Thank you for the detailed and informative description! Subscribed

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video! Glad it could be of help!

Best how-to for this game I've seen. Now I can finally play it.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear Elizabeth - I hope you have a great time playing!

Amazing explanation! Thank you for the great video, subscribed just from this

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Very glad to have you here!

Thankyou so much for explaining this Rodney, I saw lots of other people were fans of this game but being new to this type of gameplay I was quite daunted. However after watching this video it's definatly going on my "to buy" list!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

I think you'll be all set to tackle it, and I hope you have a great time with it. This is one of the games that got me back into the hobby after an extended break back in the day.

Although there are other board games with the same mechanics of play (like calico, micropolis or cascadia) but carcassonne has always it's place. Cool video😊

Thank you so much! I just got the game for my birthday and watching how you placed the tiles and scored answered all my questions that weren't quite answered for me in the rule book or forums! I appreciate it. Great explanation of the game and clarified everything I was wondering about!💓 PS I just subscribed!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Suzanne - very nice to know the video was helpful. Have a great time playing!

Mr. Smith, your videos are the best :) Just great!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent clear and concise explanation, thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I hope you have a good time playing!

Awesome job Rodney. You teach boardgames like a good professor teaches to students. You take your time and cover all topics. Thanks 😀

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Yusuf!

I'm just getting into the game and this was a very helpful and clear video. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome - glad it was helpful. Hope you have a fun time playing!

After more complex board games like Kingdom Death Monster or Gloomhaven, it's nice to go back to simpler, yet still incredibly fun games like this or Catan. This video made me purchase the Carcassonne 2017 big box and I'm so happy with it.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Ah, so glad to hear you've been enjoying it Johnny!

This was my gateway game to modern gaming as well! Oldie but a goodie! Nice job on the video (as usual)!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Renee - glad you enjoyed!

Dude, your video was the most helpful of all the videos we checked out! Thank you so much. My friend Ellie says you are "a sweet boy!"

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Well thank you both :)

Love your explanations, thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Just got this for Christmas 2021, so I was really glad to find a tutorial for it, especially because of how old it is. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

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

And Carcassonne too. This is great!

Love how efficient your explanation is ✌😊

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks AJ!

My wife and I always always always watch your videos before we play a new game. They are the best Nd easiest to understand!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say Derrick!

Just checking rules for a friend who owns the game and will brings it next time we meet. Thank you for this great video. It took me twice to fully understand and I am seeing now why this is a classic, so much possibility with just a handful of rules.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites - I hope you have a great time playing!

Keep them classics comin, Rodmeister!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing :)

Thank you! So wholesome and helpful!

@WatchItPlayed

Ай бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed - thanks for the kind words :)

I’ve been watching your videos for a while to help me understand board games. I really enjoy how clearly you explain things. I recently purchased the second expansion for Carcassone - traders and builders. I’d love it if you could do some tutorials about how to play some of the expansion kits please. I’ve looked at a couple of other tutorials, but no one explains it as well as you.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and interest Sarah!

Just picked this up, can't wait to play it!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you really enjoy playing!

You do a great job explaining this game! Well done!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Beth - so glad you enjoyed!

One of the first “proper” games I ever played and still gets table time years later. Thanks for the vid

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

This game got me back into the hobby after a long break!

7:58 I love how you explain things like this. According to the rule book it's technically allowed but I wasn't sure if the creators intention was to allow this.

@WatchItPlayed

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Regarding that situation: It's hard to know for sure what the designers original intention might have been, but this is legal play according to the publisher and the game as it exists currently.

@marcopolo237

4 ай бұрын

I came to this video only to clarify this situation, as I played with my wife and we was unsure if it was allowed or not 😂 great video, first time watcher 👏

Thanks so much for making this video!!!! Super clear tutorial on how to play Carcassonne!!!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites - I hope you enjoy!

Another great tutorial, Rodney! This is a favorite game of mine. I have several of the expansions, too. I think that my rule book refers to a Meeple on a road as a Thief.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, the different rule books over the years seem to have had slight variations on rules and terms.

What an excellent review and tutorial. The best I have seen yet.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say David - thank you!

Very good explanation! I like your simple explanations!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Larry!

Thanks so much!! This was super helpful.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear Beau - have a great time playing!

Thank you so much , the best video I found on how to play this!!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

thanks rod! you really helped my family learn how to play! you've earned a new sub :)

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Very glad to have you here Dorian, glad the video was helpful!

So excited to play this game!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

A personal favorite - I hope you enjoy!

That was one of the best explained game I saw. Thank you. Ma wife and I just got the game and your video is the best.

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

So kind of you to say - very glad you enjoyed!

Just want to thank you for excellent and informative content

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say Kyle - thank you!

Great video so well explained! Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it - thanks!

Bought 3 games (7 wonders, catan, carcassonne) because my relatives are staying for a while, and your videos helped us a lotttt! Thank you sm! my mom got hooked and are going to buy more (ticket to ride and wingspan). We’ll be watching your other tutorials for sure Btw my sister really liked how your shirts match the color of the board game box 💕

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you all had a fun time - so nice to hear, and your sister did a nice job catching the shirt/game matching :)

Played it yesterday for the first time. Happy to confirm we did everything by the book. Thanks for the video. ;-)

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you for yet another quick and clear rules video, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

3 ай бұрын

A pleasure to be able to share this title with you and thank you for the kind support!

Another wonderfully explained game. Thanks.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome mark.

Going back to the basics...nice!!!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Going to add a few of them here and there :)

Perfectly explained thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Very glad you enjoyed the video!

Fantastic video, will be picking this game up soon after years of it being on my radar!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time with it!

Your videos are great! Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to check them out!

The best explanation ever. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

Amazing video - thank you

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

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

Your videos are great, Rodney - but I especially appreciate this one. I can't put my finger on why, but I never understood Carcassonne. I don't mean that I never understood why it was enjoyable, I mean it genuinely never clicked with me how to play. It was frustrating because I play and love much weightier games and never had this issue - my brain, for some reason, just could not process what I was looking at, though, with Carcassonne. You can see where I'm going with this - your video finally explained it to me in a way that it clicked. I really appreciate that! Your explanations are clear and helpful, and your videos are well done. Thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

What a really nice comment for you to leave - I know just what you mean. I've wrestled with games (and as you say, complexity isn't always the issue), and it's taken something to make it "click". Very glad this video could help in that way Ryan!

thanks, you're great at explaining things

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to say!

Rodney must be soo much fun to play boardgames with! Cheering and sympathetic! Thank you for explaining the rules! :)

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed the video!

I have seen this game many a time in my local store. After watching your review, may be time to go pick one up.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you make up your mind on the game!

Great video Rodney. Well explained.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Stuart - have fun playing!

Thanks for explaining! I forgot some things so this was a great review.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very glad it was helpful - have fun playing!

Just bought the digital version of Carcassonne and the tutorial was bare bones and confusing. I watched this video and wow...everything is clear now. Excellent tutorial. If you were my professor in Physics back in College, I probably scored higher grades. Subbed to your channel.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Glad to know the video was helpful :)

Great as always

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Amazing vid, thank you

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

Very well explained thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Just bought this for Family at Christmas...you were a great help, it does seem a bit daunting!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorites - I hoe you all have a great time playing! Merry Christmas!

Excellent explanation, thanks so much

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed. Have fun playing!

Awesome video man! Might go pick up a copy tomorrow

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great time with it!

Really good explanation!Thank you

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Great explanation!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Carmelo!

An excellent explanation of the rules! Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jamie - have a great time playing!