"In the very, very, rare case that there's STILL a tie" then the tied players must fist fight on an Amtrak train to Portland

@paoyabao6964

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahahhaha

@Zimoct

3 жыл бұрын

very old west style, partner.

@fryrish7749

3 жыл бұрын

So that's why I saw those two guys fighting on the train.

@rooseveltcooper

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's more than a reasonable way to resolve it lol

@CaptainPlayz-jj9dr

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Fantastic explanation, as usual, Rodney. All this time I've been playing this game, I never realized that thematically I was supposed to be *riding* these trains. I always thought I was *building* them. You really do learn something new every day.

@Sporacle

2 жыл бұрын

You're thinking of Ticket to Build

@Ellebeeby

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sporacle ha!

@kranthik2002

11 ай бұрын

Cool

Really excited to see you covering classic titles that can help get people into the hobby. I think you're one of the hobby's best ambassadors for new players so it's great that people will be able to find you when trying out some gateway games!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

That's kind of you to say Tyler, and it's the spirit in which I'm approaching these.

I would watch you explain to me how to walk or how to breathe, just because of your ability to explain things properly and your vocal tone.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Please don't forget how to breath!!

@MeepleOverboard

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of his series on how to watch paint dry. You don't want to miss a step there.

@jllarivee60

5 жыл бұрын

now what you're gonna wanna do is exhale after you've taken a full inhale. if you dont, the other person will get to call the ambulance.

@sssanonsky4299

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed I want to know your myer briggs. Mine is ENFP

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

@@sssanonsky4299 ENTJ

Just got ticket to ride yesterday and was a bit overwhelmed with the specificness of the rules - but I watched this and you gave an amazing explanation of how It's played! Thanks Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

This is really nice to hear Evan, I hope you have a great time playing!

We just had a game night with friends and broke out this brand new game. Nobody had ever played it. We spent about 20 minutes fumbling around with the instructions. I held up my phone and we all took 10 minutes and watched this video. No more questions or confusion. We all understood all the rules. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So great to hear that this helped smooth out game night a bit! Hope you had fun playing :)

This is one of our all time favorite games. We play it all the time. Great video!!

I... I wanted to know how to play the Beatles song Ticket To Ride

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

So close, yet so far!

@nathanadler1452

4 жыл бұрын

The easiest way is Spotify, it's on the Help album.

@NimrodelMirage

4 жыл бұрын

Looool me too

@rollerblade9439

3 жыл бұрын

Its a lot af A

I always come to you for a tutorial every time I get a new board game, you have a great way of explaining the rules and game play. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

I really like these videos. They are to the point and the host manages to be both professional and friendly. These are more helpful than manuals you get with your games.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Andrew - very nice of you to say so!

This is my first video of yours i've watched. I must say, you are very thorough and detailed in the gameplay. I really enjoyed it and I am actually going to mostly use your videos as sources to future games I might get! thank you so much!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

SO nice to hear Katana, I'm very glad the video was helpful and I hope you enjoy exploring more games here!

What an unbelievably helpful and well made video! Thank you so much for making this!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks so much for saying so Maxwell!

I wanted to check that I understood the rules before my husband and I played Ticket to Ride for the first time. You explained the rules so clearly. Thanks. This is another fun game to play on cold winter nights.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful - have a great time playing Sandra!

Fantastic tutorial Rodney! I’m sure you save many families and friends from getting frustrated with each other. Very informative, entertaining and clear. Stay happy brother!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg - with comments like this, my continued happiness is assured :)

Played this game first time last week. I dont play video games and dont have anybody to play with so just now downloaded the app on the iphone. Came for hints so i can win haha

I’ve watched 5 videos on how to play this game and this is the first one that we actually understood and now feel we can play the game. Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this was helpful Adrienne - have a great time playing!

Now this got me thinking of finally getting this game. Great explanation as always.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Appreciated Kenneth!

Just received my promo material in Spain. Thanks Rodney. I love the standee for dead of winter even though I don’t have the game. You may be making an appearance as a boss in my Gloomhaven campaign though lol.

I spent almost a year trying to understand this game, and then i found this video. Best instructional video ever. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this was helpful. Have a great time playing!

This video was super helpful - after watching it I went straight into a group of ESL 2nd grade Elementary students and taught them how to play. It was easy to explain the rules clearly thanks to your video and they had a great time!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So great to hear this was helpful, and even better to know the kids enjoyed it - great to see board games like this getting into a classroom!

@TheGRBman

3 жыл бұрын

This game is great for kids. Teaches them geography AND lateral thinking skills!

Best "How To Play" Games guy on KZread. So glad I found this channel!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - glad you like it!

You did a great job explaining the game. I am in a class to teach a strategy board game design at my high school and part of the classes grade is explaining a game to your group. This is helping me so much.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to assist, and great to hear you're sharing the joy of the hobby to high schoolers!

Got this for my dad for Christmas, has he had wanted it for a while. My mom doesn’t like complicated games (villainous) so she quits before we start. For Villainous and this wonderful game, you have been helpful to keep all the players at the table!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful - I hope you all have a great time playing together!

we recently picked up this game and carcassonne and some others, we enjoy your helpful videos. Thanks for the help.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - glad they were helpful!

What an awesomely detailed breakdown of the game. Thank you! Going to play with my family tonight.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a fun time Mason!

Thank you so much for this video. You were concise and pleasant to listen to. I bought Ticket to Ride - Europe (and India/Switzerland expansion pack) as a surprise for my group of friends. I watched a video and it's pretty complex for us newbies (me especially as I will be presenting the rules of the game). .. So I'll be buying this original, easier format. You've given me confidence that we can learn it easily enough and then venture onto Europe - with ferries, tunnels and more options. .Thanks so much!!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Hey, an excellent way to do it - get confident with this version, and then have the other one when you're ready for some extra element - very glad the video was helpful!

Very good tutorial! I appreciate that you explain in detail how a game plays out and that u actually show us instead of just telling us how it works.

@WatchItPlayed

3 ай бұрын

Very nice to know this was helpful!

Thank you for the very clear explanations. It's so much better than reading the rule book when you first buy the game and means we can get going very quickly.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're finding it helpful!

Fantastic explanation! So clear. Our new favourite lockdown game. Thank you so much!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you've been enjoying this one :)

By far this is the clearest and most complete explanation of this game I've seen. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

I bought this game for my 8 year old for Christmas and you are a blessing to a family that would have been so frustrated trying to learn the game! You explained everything so well! Thank you! I have subscribed to your channel and will give you a thumbs up! 😊

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

Gloria, I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful, and it removed some of the frustration! I hope you all have a great time playing :)

Thanks so much for making this tutorial!!! my wife and I are playing lots of games at home and in board game events and this channel has helped us to learn them super quickly 🥳

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

That's so nice to hear - I hope you both have a great time playing this one!

Amazing tutorial. I am giving this as a gift and will be able to jump straight into this on the day so thank you!!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful. Hope you have a great time playing :)

Great explanation! Thank you! Finally I feel ready to buy it! Your explanation makes the game sound so easier to understand!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear - I hope you have a great time playing it!

@puxlina

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you! 😊

That was a fantastic explanation. I've had the game at home for a while, but haven't played it yet. Definitely want to try it out now. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

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

Such a professional. I really enjoy everything you do for the hobby and I wish you nothing but the best.

@dannydoesright

6 жыл бұрын

Additionally, I hope you do all the classics, such as Catan, Carc, Cosmic, etc etc.. so I can use them as a simple to follow pre-gaming tool for those new to gaming.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you Danny!

THANKS FOR THE CLEAR INSTRUCTION VIDEO!!

Excellent video as always!!!!...I think that Mr Rodney is the best game reviewer ever!!!!!😊

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Ah, you're too kind - glad you're enjoying the videos.

This is really helpful for me and my family, we're not long into playing board games, so this is really helpful, as was the carcassonne video too. Thank you very much.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad the tutorial was helpful, especially if it's helping to teach your whole family!

So glad I found this. Brought this for my babies for Christmas but I hadn’t heard of it before. Seems like a lot of fun

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a really great game - I hope you all have a wonderful time playing. Merry Christmas!

We love this vdo, Rodney. Please keep review those classic gamess. 😃

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Will do!

Great Video! My girlfriend & I played this for the first time over the weekend and absolutely loved it. Thanks!!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome AJ, glad it was helpful!

@TheGRBman

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have “house rules” yet? I know the wife and I definitely do

Thank you so much. This is a brand new game to our family. We have not seen it played or played it ourselves. This was very helpful.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped - have a great time playing!

I've been curious on how to play this since I've seen them in Wal-Mart and Target. Especially the London one since I recently became married and we visited England and took the train and the "tube" many times during our 11-day visit. It was pretty cool seeing the stops that looked familiar. I might have to hop on the "Ticket to the Ride" train and pick this up. Thanks for your well done demonstration on how to play.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jamie - I hope you have a fun time playing if you pick it up!

@boardgameman6298

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed Found it for a decent price on ebay. Should be here Saturday. Looking forward to it!

Great how to play video as always Rodney. This game is a big favorite of my family because it is so easy and fun to play. This was a great tutorial for new players and even a fun video for the experienced players like myself. I hope you keep doing videos for "classic" games such as this (Memoir 44 perhaps?) and continue to keep up the great work!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Will! I'm certainly considering doing more classics in the future, though I won't announce them ahead of time just in case my schedule changes.

@CommitOneMovieguy

6 жыл бұрын

Completely understand, you've gotten pretty busy lately! Also, congrats on the partnership with BoardGameGeek!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

A lot of great memories with this game, thanks!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

You explained this very well. The tone and concise manner conveyed the information clearly. Thanks.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say Sabu glad you enjoyed!

what a classic staple. Thanks Rodney...this is one everyone should have.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for another great video. This is a great game for friends of all ages, I played a digital version first. Really like it so I purchased the US version and another expansion. The game flow is smooth and simple with very interesting route building elements for most people I know.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed this one - you can see why it's been such a popular board game in the hobby!

What a clearly communicated, straightforward, and comprehensive explanation -- great job!!! I have never played this game and am investigating it -- we love games at home but somehow missed this one over the years, and it seems to have legions of fans. Thanks to you breaking it down the way you did, I'm going to get a copy and dig in. Nice job, no hurried explanations or confusing concepts == great pacing, simple to follow -- really appreciate that.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

That's really nice feedback to get - I'm glad you liked the video!

@chsgrad75

6 жыл бұрын

I used this video again yesterday, now that I bought the game, and was breaking it out to play it for the first time -- and I thought showing your video to my wife and son instead of me trying to explain it to them would go better -- and it did. Very clearly explained, thanks again. We had a lot of fun.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks for the positive report. Very glad to hear it was helpful!

I explained to my baby cousin and he grasped it very quickly. You are awesome!

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

I hope you both have a great time playing together!

Thank you for making these instructions, they made it a lot clearer

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Really nice to hear Milda - I hope you have a great time playing!

Happy to see an older title! While I understand that you have to keep up with new games from publishers, it'd be great to see some older games like this for those wanting to build their collection. Even a 10/90 split between old vs new games would be great! Keep up the good work!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, we'll have another classic releasing today :)

@marykay8587

Жыл бұрын

it's 2022 and I thought this game was only a year old 🙄🤣

Thanks from New Zealand, first time player who is keen to now unpack my new game. Thanks

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings back from Canada Jason - I hope you have a fantastic time playing!

That was wonderful! Concise yet thorough.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind feedback Steven!

Thanks for the video! This is my first time playing the game tonight you explained it very well!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roosevelt, I hope you had a good time playing!

@rooseveltcooper

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchItPlayed it was a very fun game thanks!

This was the best instructional video for Ticket to Ride. Very intuitive and clear. Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed it Sarah!

SO SO CLEAR!! AMAZINGLY EXPLAINED!😀💫💥 Thanks so much! Me and my sister had watched a few videos and were so confused, then we found yours and I kept saying out loud 'this is so clear', and we had to keep rewinding so she could concentrate 😅

@WatchItPlayed

9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that you found this video helpful - I hope you both have a great time playing!

Great video!! We just had family game night and we opened our new Ticket to Ride game. This video helped us get started fast!! Thank you for the quick, concise and easy to follow instructions. 😁👍

@WatchItPlayed

Ай бұрын

So good to know it was helpful Matt - have fun playing!

Always the best game explanations from this guy love it.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying - thanks for the kind words :)

THANK YOU YOUR INSTRUCTIONS WERE GREAT, FAR BETTER DONE THAN THE COUPLE OF OTHER VIDEOS I WATCHED.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Very glad to know it was helpful!

This guy is so thorough in his explanation. I don't own this game and became kind of interested because it came up a lot on top board games. So I wanted to see how it's played if I'd like it. After watching this, it seems fun and enjoyable.

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

Glad you found this helpful Jay!

Thanks for these "back to basics" videos -they're great! They fill a hole in the board game video universe!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying these - I'll be returning to do some more in the near future, I'm sure!

Finally someone explain how to play some classic old games :) Excellent Rodney

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Thanks! We got s bunch of new games for Christmas and your videos are the best for explaining how to play. You cover everything we need to know and the quality of your videos is great. I watched a few different ones for this and Splendor and your videos are soooo much better. Thanks again!

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tammy, I'm glad these have been helpful. I hope you have a great time playing with your new Christmas board game collection :)

I planned on playing this game with my wife and mother in law, but there were just a few of the more strange situation rules I just did not understand. Thank you for making it more clear. Now I feel confidant enough to give a match a try.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

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

I am going to play in a few hours and this was perfect!!!! Im so excited!!!

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time playing!

Wow. Another great classic and one that I bought late into my collection. Great job as usual. Such a kid-friendly game also but equally awesome with adults. Thanks for this one, Rodney!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Steve!

excellent instructional video, thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you for the explanation! I just got this game yesterday and this was super helpful to absorb the rules. 😊

@WatchItPlayed

5 ай бұрын

So nice to know you found it useful - have a great time playing!

@Rodney - I LOVE the intro/exit music, if I could loop it I would and play it all the time. Nice job, as usual, for this video, I haven't seen a comprehensive how to play video for TTR before, glad you did this one!

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mark, and glad you're enjoying the music :)

Thanks for this. Introducing a friend to Rodney for the first time. This will also be the first time either of us has played the game!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you both have a fun time!

Great overview! Thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome - have a fun time playing!

Thankyou for the video ! Thankyou so much. This is the best video

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it Sahasra - I hope you have a great time playing!

I always love your videos ever since I watched tutorial for 7 Wonders and the gameplay with Luke and Andrea. Super helpful for me and my friends when learning a new game and recalling old ones. Always looking forward to future tutorials.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John, that's really nice to hear :)

Very well explained Rodney. You ARE the man! Thanks.

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, have a great time playing!

Thank you very much! The game directions were hard to understand. This was very helpful.

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this helped. I hope you have a fun time playing!

I know the rules for this one, still I watched and liked the video very much :) I think this is a great idea, making videos for "older" known games.

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

It's something I've been wanting to do from time to time.

Excellent explanation video, nice clear tone. subscribing for more of your game "how to play" and setup videos

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

Great to have you here - glad you enjoyed!

Thanks for this, I have the game on order for my family and this has and will help me teach and play.

@WatchItPlayed

2 ай бұрын

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

My wife and I just played - we were tied right to the very bitter end lol Really great video and fun game. Thanks

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

What a close finish!

Like many here this video is not news to me but I still enjoyed watching every minute and was keen to pick up any explanation pointers I may have been lacking previously. Although I think exploring the different maps in people's own time is a good thing, I think there could be room for a small addendum video just covering the rule variations in the other games. I don't know how practical that would be in practice but I know some of the newer rules can be rather advanced and could benefit from a Rodney explanation. Thank you for this video and I eagerly await the next

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Dominic, glad you enjoyed even as rewatch on a game you're familiar with :)

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was so helpful and clarified things.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear - have a wonderful time playing!

Thanks! This is exactly the video we were looking for!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear - have a great time playing!

Thanks so much this was %100 helpful the instructions of the game that it gives are confusing and you made it sooo clear

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to know this was helpful!

We are having family game night tonight and this video was very helpful ❤️thanks

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it - have a great time playing!

Wow, an oldie but a goodie!

Love the game. Europe is funnier with tunnels and ferries

I really appreciate your skill in being clear, synthetic and also comprehensive while explaining... Do you prepare a written list of things to say beforehand and then make the video?

@WatchItPlayed

6 жыл бұрын

I retype the rule book into a script that I reference as I record, to ensure I can deliver the information as efficiently as possible.

@pierluigidipietro8097

6 жыл бұрын

Well done ;)

Thanks for doing this...

I played this game for the first time yesterday with 4 other players (3 newbies & 1 expert) and I loved it (I won) 😊 Great game!

@WatchItPlayed

6 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Sharon - congrats on the win :)

Lovely and clear, thank you!

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

Perhaps the best instructional video I've ever seen. Brilliant. and thank you for your work.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

You are too kind - thank you Necia!

This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing :-)

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it - have fun playing!

I just bought Age of Steam and I was like "wait I think I need something people-friendly of a train-themed board game" and the number 1 that pops in the internet is this. Glad I bought the Europe 15th Anniversary because not only the production is quality at its best but I'm so surprised how simple but addicting the game is, much more than AOS actually 😅. But the latter is for an occassional brain burn I seek. Nice tutorial video!

@WatchItPlayed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, glad you enjoyed the video AND the game! Have fun :)

Thank you! very clearly explained

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a great time playing!

So helpful. Thank you.

@WatchItPlayed

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome David - have fun playing!

Thanks for this! I was looking to try some board games but they all seem pretty confusing for a beginner. You explained this quite well.

@WatchItPlayed

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bec, very nice to hear you found this helpful - welcome to the hobby!

Awesome Video! Thanks for a great explanation for a great game.

@WatchItPlayed

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Cory!

Before I even think of buying a game, I check if Rodney has covered it :-D

@WatchItPlayed

4 жыл бұрын

So glad the videos are helpful!

@AnkitGarg

4 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding, I brought Clank! after watching your video. Then when I looked at the rulebook, it was so sparse, so many things I would've done wrong if it was not for your instructions. Thanks a lot for all this effort.