Dude, you have at least 90+ speech in life.

Your videos are really excellently done - watched it, understood everything, no questions, played. You made boardgame explaining into an art, thank you for this!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment Moritz!t

@valerielivingstone2376

2 жыл бұрын

He has consistently worked on his art. That's how you get excellent at something. Anybody can perfect their trade if they put in the consistency. As shown here. Most people just don't keep trying at something, that's the mistake.

@deadlydad8197

2 жыл бұрын

Moritz I hope you can achieve a bit of excellence too, maestro😂

@jurezibert

Жыл бұрын

This is what I’m thinking every time I watch his video.

The use of time stamps or whatever they call it in the video is SUPER helpful. I don't know how time consuming it is to separate your video this way, but the value and usefulness goes through the roof!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're finding these helpful!

@milanstevic8424

3 жыл бұрын

true, really neat feature for this format.

So much love for the box flip but the 'trash' card toss was the true gem in this one.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you *takes bow*

@rameking1

3 ай бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed How many takes did that box flip take?

@WatchItPlayed

3 ай бұрын

@@rameking1 Are you suggesting it wasn't the first time??!!! *gasp*

That man could successfully explain quantum mechanics to preschoolers.

If box flipping was an Olympic sport, Canada would have a gold medal.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

*takes bow*

@harleygrattan2851

3 жыл бұрын

Australia wouldn’t qualify in box flipping

@sully4071

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed So did you land the box flip on the first try or use fancy green screen editing to just make it look like it landed up right?

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

@@sully4071 Are you suggesting I don't get it the first time, every time? *gasp*

@sully4071

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Not at all. Curious if you do, and which ancient master taught you the art of board game box spinning. I love your videos by the way. My favorites ones for learning a game.

Rodney, one of the persons most qualified to say "Spice Mélange" properly.

@henseltbrumbleburg3752

3 жыл бұрын

I must have it

@milanstevic8424

3 жыл бұрын

Jamey Stegmeier doesn't even know that the resource is called Spice. He couldn't remember it in a recent video. I'm not really a Dune nutcase (though I've always held it highly compelling and influential), but I find it sad that any prolific designer doesn't know much about Frank Herbert's opus, as it has to be one of the most important works of the 20th century. Designers: Reading is more important than your haircut. Please.

@foarfield

3 жыл бұрын

@@milanstevic8424 bam

@Sheriff_K

3 жыл бұрын

Why is he most qualified? Curious.

@Tyrogandio

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sheriff_K because it's a mix of English and French and that's what Canadians speak

Wow this game looks great and fitting of the Dune theme. I like how thorough Rodney was where he would repeat and reiterate certain elements that could be confusing. Great video as always

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Jorge!

@milanstevic8424

3 жыл бұрын

true true. both the game and the video are excellent. good job Rodney!

Something the designer clarified in Discord: if you remove troops using a Combat card (like the second effect of the one demonstrated), you *lose* the strength they contribute (so, in this case, 2 per troop removed). The option is there to allow you to save troops you didn't need for victory, or to get out of a conflict where you aren't going to benefit from. And if you don't have at least one troop deployed when the conflict is resolved, you're not included, no matter how many Swords you revealed earlier. You literally didn't show up. Yes, this could mean rounds where no one fights and no one gets rewards.

@ronaldbell7429

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense. I only just purchased it and haven’t played the game yet. But… it seems kind of intuitive that this is how it would work. I take it that it wasn’t felt to be obvious in practice? (Rodney does stress your 2nd point, though, that you have to have troops in the conflict or you’re simply not involved. But it’s probably a point that needs to be stressed, because you could definitely see people wanting to play the card and say “that counts!”)

@Mis7erSeven

6 ай бұрын

It seems intuitive that you need to have a troop in the conflict, not just swords. An army with only weapons but no soldiers can't win a war.

Oh no... this looks better than I was even hoping... acquisition disorder triggered

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out - glad it didn't disappoint.

@nikoa-sh6964

3 жыл бұрын

Same😅 Couldn't resist and bought the game without too much hesitation.

Your tecnique flipping boxes is improving in every video, amazing

@haukionkannel

3 жыл бұрын

He is practising to get in the Quines records for a Person who spins the Gaming boxes most in one throw! ;)

I just watched a man draw exactly the 5 cards permitted per draw phase while explaining it. This is surreal.

Bless the Maker and his saucing of the spice locations every round.

I preordered this game a few months ago because of this video, and I have never been more excited for a board game. Thanks Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time playing!

The Kwisatz Haderach himself would be envious of that box flip.

Great job as always, Rodney! Excellent rundown of the rules. Initially seemed overly complex (the 31-minute runtime was telling) but you broke it down until the basic mechanics revealed themselves. So it's worker-placement with a bit of deck-building plus combat on Arrakis--I love it already!

Here after just watching Dune 2. Loved it so maybe I'll love the game!

@WatchItPlayed

4 ай бұрын

Hope you get to give in a spin!

This was the most helpful how to play board game video I have ever seen, so clear and concise, covering every little nuance, quite amazing. Would have loved also an extra minute or two just to cover the one player / two player game extra sheet, but still quite a perfect overview.

@WatchItPlayed

8 ай бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed! If you'd like to see the two player or solo game in action, we do have full play throughs of both on the channel!

Thank you so much for all you do, you have been a major help to me and my enjoyment in this wonderful hobby. I always search to see if you've done a video on how to play anytime I get a new game, or sometimes even if I'm just thinking about getting one. For games I know how to play confidently, but maybe haven't played in awhile, I will always look up your video to remind myself of set up, and having the time sections broken up, makes it so easy to find something if there was one rule I wanna remind myself of before playing. Not only that, during the pandemic I've gotten my sister into board games and we play games online, and/or over a webcam. If I send her a new game or we're gonna play one online, I just send her the link to your video, and it makes learning it that much easier. So again thank you, second only to the people who play the games with me, you make being in this hobby better for me!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Rick that is an incredibly kind thing for you to share - it really means a lot to me to know that the videos have been helpful, and that they have been making your time in the hobby more enjoyable. Here's to more fun games and gaming in the future!

Thank you for this video and many of the others I've watched to help learn or teach a board game quickly. I love Dune and was excited for this game, even more excited after I read that you had a lot of fun playing it with your friends outside. Your videos are top-notch, efficient, and well-written.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very, VERY kind of you to say - thank you.

Rodney, you're the best. Thanks so much for making this video and for making it so short! It's the perfect video to watch when we haven't played it in a while and need the perfect refresher. As it turns out we had been missing that rule about displacing someone's faction from a spot on the board, so thanks for that clarification as well! Your channel is the best :)

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You’re very kind, and it’s wonderful to hear the video has been helpful!

I had the game on my shelves for 3 months. The rules looked daunting. But after watching this video I was ready to play in less than an hour! Luckily I already know a few deck building games but this channel is really superb. NOT only to study new rules but also to relearn games you did not play for a longer period of time. One small REMARK though. In these COVID times it is perhaps good to make a small attachment about the solo play. Lots of people would like that in these times, I am sure about that. Side note: I got beaten heavely by both bots in my first 2 games 😀

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in more solo content, you'll want to check out our Table for 1 series here (and perhaps an upcoming episode will cover Dune!).

Thanks Rodney! I am late to this game and was hitting a wall learning it. It's actually been set up on my table for a few weeks now. This video will help a lot!

@WatchItPlayed

4 ай бұрын

I hope you find this does help! Have fun playing.

Just got invited to a game of this in an hour or so, clicked watch and now I feel like I could take on the whole Imperium myself, Thanks Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

7 ай бұрын

I hope you had a great time playing! :)

As someone who is reading through Dune for the first time (and extremely enjoying it), I am now super intrigued by this game! thanks for the great tutorial, as always, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I'm reading through the first book right now too!

Great video as always Rodney! Whenever I'm going to play a game with my group and they have never played the game in question, I always send them links to your video on the game, because you explain it better than I ever could. Would love a video for Root, because that one, while not too complicated to play, is a real pain to explain, because it's like four games in one! Love and appreciate your work!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful Michael!

Rodney, Merry Christmas! Thank you for this video, as ever, you are the best at what you do! Highlighting a rule as easy to miss is SO helpful! I imagine that you must put in a LOT of time and effort because your instructions always make it seem so effortless!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Richard, so glad you're enjoying!

I love how well you explained this, you are definitely my go-to for board game how-to-play's!!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Eryk! Hope you have a great time playing!

Gotta say, this video did its job well! I knew nothing about the game coming in, and after watching I placed a pre-order for it. This one looks like it'll be a hit with my group.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you all have a great time playing!

I have been disinterested in most new games these days but this looks really good. Rodney, you are a treasure my friend, keep up the good work.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, glad this one caught your eye Dave!

Played this for the first time last week. Had a fair bit of fun with it, and this video was a tremendous help with getting a feel for it beforehand. Thank you for the work you do.

@WatchItPlayed

8 ай бұрын

So nice to know it was helpful and that you had a good time playing Nicholos!

Finally got this game and was excited to see you had a rules video for it! Great, concise instructions as usual, and I feel ready to play now. Thanks, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a fantastic time playing Jon!

Thank you for what you do! I've watched several of your videos and they are always incredibly informative. You are appreciated!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travor, very kind of you to say :)

I've watched other how-to guides but never felt I understood the game. This one is THE tutorial that helped us. Thank you for your excellent work

@WatchItPlayed

10 ай бұрын

Very nice to know this was helpful - have fun playing!

I really have to give you a special thank you, because your videos are sooo crystal clear in explanations. THANK YOU!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

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

My wife and i check out board games from our public library, and i wrote a note to check out your channel for help for a game that had an intricate setup... we checked out Dune, about a year later, and it had a qr code to this video. I believe that means you are doing a great job. Thanks for your help!

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

Hey, that's so nice to hear - thanks for spreading some love in our direction! Nice to hear how the library followed up on that!

Another fantastic how-to video from the best rules teacher ever. Based on your description of the rules, this game is the love child of Clank and Lords of Waterdeep... which just happen to be two of my favorite games of all time! Just got the game today and I can't wait to play!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a fantastic time playing Joel!

You are such an awesome teacher. I am constantly impressed with your videos and thoroughness as well as organization of outlining the details.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say Chris!

Mad props. Great production quality, and terrific content. This will be a huge help when I play my first game tomorrow!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you had a fun time!

Receiving the game in few days, I've been hesitant for a long time but your top notch video really convinced me. I'm really looking forward to bring it to my game nights. Thanks !!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So nice to know this video was helpful Benjamin - I hope you have a fantastic time playing!

Dude, really. From all board game explainers, truly, you are by far the best. Like, a lot better. Congratulations!!!!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - glad you're enjoying!

Again, Watch It Played makes learning a daunting game pretty simple. Thanks, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful :)

@ronaldbell7429

Жыл бұрын

It’s kind of funny… I don’t play a lot of worker-placement games. But I’ve played “Lords of Waterdeep” and I found myself realizing that although there seem to be a ton of rules, each of those spaces really does a remarkably good job of telling you how they work. It might not actually be that complicated a game. I agree with you though, that it sure seems complicated the first time you go through a rules-explanation. And I plan to watch one more time before I break out my box for the first time ;)

Rodney you are amazing, I had many questions about this game and you explained everything thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful Ivan!

Thanks again, Rodney. Playing this weekend and we are using this video to get a jump start on how to play.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time playing Jay!

Thank you, sir, for the great job. You are a gift of God for the gaming community, seriously.

Fantastic job, Rodney, and you covered several peculiarities of play really well. That's what we've come to expect from you, of course, but 'twas still an awesome job. Thank you. 👍

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

As always, a brilliant distillation of some rather complicated rules in an engaging an entertaining manner! Kudos!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to say Mark - have a great time playing!

I just got this and wanted to make sure i understood the rules! You're my go-to for board games because you do such a good job at visualizing everything you play! Thanks so much!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome JW - have fun playing!

Must say: very high quality videos, very clear explanations, not going too fast,... Here now for Dune Imperium, and in the past I came here to check out the mechanics of Gloomhaven JOTL.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Bernd!

This game looks like so much fun! My favorite game of all time is a deck builder, but I haven't found another game with that mechanic that I really enjoyed. Can't wait to play this!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to play!

Thanks Rodney. Lucid as ever. Now I’m really excited. This looks better than I initially thought and I was impressed then!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kid words - I hope you have a great time playing!

My husband JUST bought me this today as a mother's day gift. Im soooo excited!

@WatchItPlayed

3 ай бұрын

Board games make great gifts! Have fun playing!

Played this one yesterday and it is fantastic. I borrowed my mate's copy and plan to teach it tonight so this was a great resource for cramming the rules through my thick skull.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you had a good time playing :)

Bought the digital version and hoped to learn how to play without reading the rulebook. Mission accomplished, thanks to your masterful and always entertaining instruction.

@WatchItPlayed

4 ай бұрын

Very glad to know this was helpful - have fun playing!

Love you man :) Will always have our talk at last essen close to my heart. Keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - hope you're doing well!

Hi Rodney, I love your videos especially the conciseness and the structure to lead the viewer through the game. I have one question: would you consider releasing a video of your general approach to a rule book or in other words “a teach the teach” video ? Thanks for your great work easing the burden of teaching games!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

It's something I have thought about, and if I find a good window in my production schedule to do it, I'd like to be able to.

This actually looks like a really interesting game. Deck builders are a hard sell for me these days, since they are so similar to eachother, but this looks very unique with how your cards are useable in different ways and all the things happening on the board.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed what you saw Rob!

Rodney absolutely killed it this entire video

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Brock!

4900 likes, 0 dislikes, and every bit deserved. Thanks for another thorough game guide Rodney.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed Thomas!

Man you are on fiiiire! Feels like you're dropping videos every few hours!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

There's been quite a few :)

This was an extremely well done video and the game looks outstanding. I'm going to be looking for it very soon for my gaming group. Thank you for making this video.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - really glad you liked the video and I hope you get a chance to play it with your group!

Please do the other Dune game as well (because that's the one I own lmao)

You are a very skilled teacher and I am very grateful for your videos where you introduce me to the games in a very good way. Thank you very much!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So nice to know they've been helpful!

Great tutorial! Really helped me understand the game quickly :) Keep up the good work!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Great to know it was helpful Josh!

I’m super excited to get this one. Great video!!!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you'll dig it (I think you might!)

Wow, it's been awhile since I've seen 'Watch it Played" (Pandemic) , and wow the quality of the video is tops.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry, very nice of you to say!

This video is so well done and complements the game’s instructions perfectly. Very helpful.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

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

Thanks, sir. Quality as ever - helping us get games to the table!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

Have a great time playing!

Excelent explanation! Clear, to the point and easy to follow even for non-native folks like me.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very glad to know this was helpful!

Super nice explaining as usual and the game look brilliant I will add in my collection as soon as possible

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - glad you enjoyed!

Great! Thanks, Rodney! Playing for the first time tonight! I really appreciate the head start!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you all have a great time!

I don't have the tolerance to watch a lot of HTP videos. You lay it out there pretty easy. Thansk!

@WatchItPlayed

4 ай бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed - thanks for the kind comment.

What a fantastic tutorial! Many thanks Rodney and team.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed Jon!

That was a really great explanation of the rules. I'm super excited to play!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben - have a great time!

Your channel is my goto when deciding on a new boardgame, I always check if you have a video for it.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Then I will do my best to keep it going :)

Great as always, Rodney! You really helped us get going quickly!

@WatchItPlayed

9 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that - have fun playing!

best board game explainer-er on you tube. Keep it up my man.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Josh!

This looks awesome!

This games looks awesome :D. Great job explaining it as usual Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Yannick!

Been a while since i watched one of your How To Plays but this one helped out a lot! Thanks man!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Hey, nice to see you back - you're always welcome anytime jpower :)

Wow, this game looks amazing and I feel like I could play it now. Great explanation!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found this helpful!

You, my dear sir, has earned yourself a the highest of likes for your endeavour!

@WatchItPlayed

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Awesome and clear instructions! Thank you for teaching in such an easy to understand manner

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found this helpful Cameron!

Great video, thanks for your work. You are the Master of Tutorial. Have a good day Rodney.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

You are so good at teaching games, thanks for all your work!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - thanks Shahil!

Fantastic video as always. I just won a copy of this game in a raffle, and now I feel like I understand the rules well enough to be able to jump right in!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

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

Love these awesome videos!

Another great video Rodney. Your always my first port of call when learning new games 👍 just waiting for my dune delivery. (Waited over a month already 😩)

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you don't have to wait too much longer, and have a great time playing!

This looks amazing. Thank you for doing this - so well explained I feel I could teach already. Long live the fighters!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time playing CJ!

@kwisatzhaderach88

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Have you ever seen a Deck Builder that wasn't a "hand dumper". This is the first time I've ever seen one where you have to tactically manage your hand. Every other deckbuilder you just dump your hand on the table and get all the effects lol. I love the idea of playing 1 card at a time and having to CHOOSE which to save to buy cards (+get other effects)

@salmanqaisar7377

3 жыл бұрын

@@kwisatzhaderach88 Try Rune Age, that's exactly why I love that game. Although sadly OOP + needs the OOP expansion as well!

fair play, really clear video. going to play imperium for the first time today and will no doubt be referencing this video...a lot. 👍

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time playing - we’ll be here as needed :)

That sounds like a cool game! I recently read Dune, so my hype is real :D

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great time playing!

I know I’m super late lol but my wife just got me this game for the holidays and we’re so excited to try it out! Thanks for the great vids!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You're never too late to discover a great game that's new to you! Have a great time playing :)

As others have said this is a fantastic tutorial video. Someone else recommended this video saying it was better than the paper instructions that came with the game and I would have to agree with that. I'll probably use your channel for other board game tutorials now.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Very glad you found it helpful Nathan - I hope you have a great time playing, and enjoy sticking around for other videos :)

I am finally getting around to playing this game, and thank goodness for your video, Rodney, I did NOT get any of that from the rules book. I a going to read it again, but I definitely got nothing from the rules that told me what I learned in this great video!!!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I think you'll really enjoy this one Frank - glad the video helped!

@FrankMinogue

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed this game is so much fun! It's really cool to figure out how to best balance your resources and deck building!! Love it!!

24:00 when combat smiles upon you (-:

Thank you for the review, i was hoping to get myself a copy and you made me sure it was the right move

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time playing David!

Rodney - You are the single best in the world to explain board games. Great job. Looking forward to play the game tonight at my friends place…

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you all have a fantastic time playing!

@benjaminbruhn4360

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed It was a great game night and almost no rules question left. Thanks to your video I felt so comfortable with the rules that we even started with the more complex characters. I have chosen Vladimir Harkonnen (successfully - I won with 11 points 😁)

I do speak quite good english, but I usually prefer watching these gameplay videos in my first language. But, even if english is not my first language I think that your videos are far clearer and easier to understand than them. Thumbs up dude 🔝🔝👍👍

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Stefano!

wow awesome explanation, perfect, covered everything, THANK YOU!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very glad this was helpful Yann!

Amazing tutorial as usual. I just watched this as a quick refresher before my game night I'm hosting tonight. Thanks for all that you do my friend 😍

@WatchItPlayed

10 ай бұрын

I hope you all have a great time playing tonight :)

@TheNerdShelves

10 ай бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed always! ♥️