I just wanted to chime in to thank Rodney for putting together this excellent video. If anyone has any questions I can help out with (I'm the designer), feel free to ask!
Did you sell your soul for your creative genius or were you brought here as an enhanced super human by our alien overlords? I've always been curious. XD
Just got this today. I'm a big fan of Stonemaier games and Rodney provides a clear and simple explanation of the rules. They are so much easier to understand when you see them demonstrated. Thanks Rodney and I hope the many board game developers out there appreciate how much you do to support their games.
I come back to these videos for refreshers on rules every year. Such a wonderful resource! Thank you for your continual efforts to keep gaming alive and accessible Rodney and friends!
This video saved this game for me. The rules seem daunting, and your video helped me to tackle this game and be able to explain to my friends how to play! Subscribed!
Trying to learn this in my late 50's. Fun, but a tad complex. Looking forward to figuring it out with many views of this video. Thank you for making it.
Now I understand why you call it “watch it played”....I need only to WATCH IT once...and then it’s already PLAYED. Congrats dude, your videos are outstanding, just like the way you teach the rules 🔝🔝
Just played this on Tuesday with my meetup group and it was a blast. It will for sure be my next purchase. Best how to play video I have watched for it.
My brother and I have been watching your videos from the very begining and we have made our own role playing board game inspired by you. On behalf of my brother and I, we thank you for the great videos. And cant wait for future videos. Thank you.
Rodney, you do such a service for the community with your videos. They're clear, complete, probably concise as possible. Thank you for using a tripod, having good lighting, running off a script, and planning/storyboarding the whole deal. Thanks for not making your how-to-play videos a vlog or review. Rodney, you're a BAMF and a god. How's that commute time from Mt. Olympus?!? P.S. Cabalist 'til death!
analogtrill I cannot second your sentiments enough. There are a fair number of 'reviewers' out there who need to take a page or two from Rodney's playbook.
This is by far my favourite worker placement game. I'm the organizer for a Montreal area gaming group and it's been extremely popular with them. People appreciate the great looking board and components and the fresh approach to the genre. Also, the replay value is pretty high since you rarely draw the same recruits so your strategy varies depending on the abilities you have at your disposal. The overall concepts are fairly easy to grasp, even for beginners, which is a testament to the design choices that Jamey made. Huge thanks to Rodney for taking the time to produce what will stand as the ultimate "how to play" video for Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia. As owners of the game we can provide the link for this video to anyone interested in playing. Also, you've shown me that as much as I know how to teach the game I can always refine my technique.
Brent McLennan Very nice to hear from a veteran player and teacher of the game (and fellow Canadian!). Thanks for the kind words about the video Brent.
Rodney my man, I love your videos, production values and information.... I only struggle with you never ending smile... ;-) Thanks for all the work you do for us!
Another great how to play! We usually don't enjoy luck aspects as much after getting into more strategy>luck style games. But man, do I like the look of this one. So many options to go about it. Super fun! Next on my buy list!
just found this game online on tabletop simulator! thanks for teaching me how to play and explaining it all! if anyone wants to play this game on tabletop simulator, let me know. i really want to try it with someone! : )
Just acquired my copy today. Lucky me, because here in my country the company responsible for distributing the game here went bankrupt a while ago, so soon it will be impossible to get a hold on brand new, sealed copies. I played it with my wife and we both loved it. As always, Stonemaier games' productions are flawless, absolutely stellar components. One of the last games I bought before this one was Viticullture, which finally got a long awaited reprint here in my country (Brazil), and I'm now eagerly waiting for the super delayed release of My Little Scythe that is finally happening it seems. SM Games rules
Thanks for this tutorial! I've been playing for about two years but watched through this to see if it would be helpful in teaching a new player the game...but then I realized from your video that we've been playing wrong in three different ways this whole time! Might be too late to switch to the original rules so perhaps we will make a house rule allowing for our previous ignorance haha
17:35 this just blew my mind! I didn't know you could DO that! I've only played once, and I won, but I also monopolized a market that denied everyone else the ability to place multiple workers on a turn. And then I rolled doubles. and then the next player rolled double doubles. She was mad.
+Watch It Played it was her copy of the game! I'd HOPE she wants to play it again! =3 But yeah, it was my first time playing the game, and I won by a margin of 2-3 stars. I'm really intrigued by this. I'm going to have to get it.
Played it few days ago. Decent worker placement(I don't really like the genre :D ) with great components espicially the dice! The theme is really well implemented in it :)
+Watch It Played It doesn't seem like the other viewers have noticed it, but the blue Meeple in the background is upside down! Was that intentional? :o)
Do you have any gameplay cause even though that you give all the instructions to your audience, but sometimes it is just easier to watch a game in progress. This is the way it is for me, i usually have a hard time figuring out how to play a board game it is just easier to watch then just learning.
Hello, I have a question if you go to retrieve all/any of your workers and your moral is on 1 can you still complete the retrieve all/any for the cost of 1 morale even though you can't lose any more morale? Thanks :)
I just wanted to chime in to thank Rodney for putting together this excellent video. If anyone has any questions I can help out with (I'm the designer), feel free to ask!
Jamey Stegmaier Pumped for Between Two Cities!
Did you sell your soul for your creative genius or were you brought here as an enhanced super human by our alien overlords? I've always been curious. XD
I'm certainly not a genius, and I can't recall selling my soul. So I'll go with the alien overlord theory!
Jamey Stegmaier I bought the game! The expansion reeled me in.
I don't really understand knowledge rolls. could you explain?
Just got this today. I'm a big fan of Stonemaier games and Rodney provides a clear and simple explanation of the rules. They are so much easier to understand when you see them demonstrated. Thanks Rodney and I hope the many board game developers out there appreciate how much you do to support their games.
So glad this was helpful Dan - have fun playing!
I come back to these videos for refreshers on rules every year. Such a wonderful resource! Thank you for your continual efforts to keep gaming alive and accessible Rodney and friends!
Very nice to know these have been helpful Daniel :)
"If they get too smart, they may realize the bleakness of their existence and flee"
Ooh that one hit home..
This video saved this game for me. The rules seem daunting, and your video helped me to tackle this game and be able to explain to my friends how to play! Subscribed!
Very glad it was helpful David - thanks for the kind feedback and welcome to the channel!
Trying to learn this in my late 50's. Fun, but a tad complex. Looking forward to figuring it out with many views of this video. Thank you for making it.
Now I understand why you call it “watch it played”....I need only to WATCH IT once...and then it’s already PLAYED. Congrats dude, your videos are outstanding, just like the way you teach the rules 🔝🔝
Thanks Stefano, so glad you're enjoying - thanks for the kind words :)
Just played this on Tuesday with my meetup group and it was a blast. It will for sure be my next purchase. Best how to play video I have watched for it.
Aaron Wayman Thanks so much Aaron!
My brother and I have been watching your videos from the very begining and we have made our own role playing board game inspired by you. On behalf of my brother and I, we thank you for the great videos. And cant wait for future videos. Thank you.
That'd really cool to hear - thanks for being with us all this time!
Love it!!!
+Isaac Galaag Their bonus on Tier 2 of the allegiance track is that you draw an artifact after you place a Star in Icarite Territory.
We are very curious about this one! We really like SM games a lot and want to try this out.
Hope the video gives you a good sense of the game!
Rodney, you do such a service for the community with your videos. They're clear, complete, probably concise as possible. Thank you for using a tripod, having good lighting, running off a script, and planning/storyboarding the whole deal. Thanks for not making your how-to-play videos a vlog or review.
Rodney, you're a BAMF and a god. How's that commute time from Mt. Olympus?!?
P.S. Cabalist 'til death!
analogtrill Well golly. Thanks so much!
C. T. D!
analogtrill I cannot second your sentiments enough. There are a fair number of 'reviewers' out there who need to take a page or two from Rodney's playbook.
This is by far my favourite worker placement game. I'm the organizer for a Montreal area gaming group and it's been extremely popular with them. People appreciate the great looking board and components and the fresh approach to the genre. Also, the replay value is pretty high since you rarely draw the same recruits so your strategy varies depending on the abilities you have at your disposal. The overall concepts are fairly easy to grasp, even for beginners, which is a testament to the design choices that Jamey made.
Huge thanks to Rodney for taking the time to produce what will stand as the ultimate "how to play" video for Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia. As owners of the game we can provide the link for this video to anyone interested in playing. Also, you've shown me that as much as I know how to teach the game I can always refine my technique.
Brent McLennan Very nice to hear from a veteran player and teacher of the game (and fellow Canadian!). Thanks for the kind words about the video Brent.
Agree, I love that it's quick too, my friends and I once snuck 3 games in one night, which, trust me, is rare for us!
this is currently my favorite game!
Lorri Gums Happy to give your favorite game a spotlight :)
Going to have to watch this again for sure.
Rodney my man, I love your videos, production values and information.... I only struggle with you never ending smile... ;-) Thanks for all the work you do for us!
Kenneth Dolbey I'm shooting videos about board games - what;'s not to be happy about? :)
***** 100% true! :-) I have Alice in Wonderland fear of smiling friendly things... ;-) anyway thanks again for everything! P.S. smile less :-P haha
The Authority on teaching me a game. This one is hitting the table today and now I'm ready to go :)
+boardgamecloset Hope you have a great time playing - and thanks for the kind kudos!
Great video Rodney, thank you. Going to use this tonight to teach Euphoria to my group :)
Dave Clarke Hope you all had a great time!
Another great how to play! We usually don't enjoy luck aspects as much after getting into more strategy>luck style games. But man, do I like the look of this one. So many options to go about it. Super fun! Next on my buy list!
Glad you enjoyed what you saw!
just found this game online on tabletop simulator! thanks for teaching me how to play and explaining it all! if anyone wants to play this game on tabletop simulator, let me know. i really want to try it with someone! : )
Glad this was helpful! Have fun playing :)
Just acquired my copy today. Lucky me, because here in my country the company responsible for distributing the game here went bankrupt a while ago, so soon it will be impossible to get a hold on brand new, sealed copies. I played it with my wife and we both loved it. As always, Stonemaier games' productions are flawless, absolutely stellar components. One of the last games I bought before this one was Viticullture, which finally got a long awaited reprint here in my country (Brazil), and I'm now eagerly waiting for the super delayed release of My Little Scythe that is finally happening it seems. SM Games rules
So glad you enjoyed the game, but sorry to hear that games will be even harder to get in your area!
Such an exceptionally well explained video. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words!
still a great vid. watch it every time i bring the game out
Hope you have a great time playing :)
Thanks for this tutorial! I've been playing for about two years but watched through this to see if it would be helpful in teaching a new player the game...but then I realized from your video that we've been playing wrong in three different ways this whole time! Might be too late to switch to the original rules so perhaps we will make a house rule allowing for our previous ignorance haha
Ha! Glad the video helped you catch a couple things :)
This was super helpful, thank you!
You're very welcome Alexis!
Good timing, playing this tonight!
Derek Thompson Hope you have fun!
Awesome tutorial! Thank you!
You're very welcome Alma!
Best tutorial of the game. Congrats!
Glad you liked it Rafael, thanks for the kind words.
17:35
this just blew my mind! I didn't know you could DO that! I've only played once, and I won, but I also monopolized a market that denied everyone else the ability to place multiple workers on a turn. And then I rolled doubles. and then the next player rolled double doubles. She was mad.
+McBehrer Glad the video helped :) Hope she forgives you and wants to play again :)
+Watch It Played it was her copy of the game! I'd HOPE she wants to play it again! =3 But yeah, it was my first time playing the game, and I won by a margin of 2-3 stars. I'm really intrigued by this. I'm going to have to get it.
this game looks so fun. i'd love to see a play through from you
Thanks for the interest! We'll see.
Another great choice, Rodney!
TheGreatHamEl Thank you - I've been wanting to get it on the channel for awhile now. So many games - so little time!
Thanks for another awesome video
+Steven Loomis A pleasure to share. Glad you enjoyed it!
Played it few days ago. Decent worker placement(I don't really like the genre :D ) with great components espicially the dice! The theme is really well implemented in it :)
justsharki The components are so good, aren't they?!
Please tackle the Arkham/Eldritch/Elder Signs series. You're videos are great, these games could really use a good video.
We are currently doing Mansions of Madness - no plans for the others right now, but perhaps in the future.
Thank You.
You're very welcome!
this is not the euphoria i was expecting for
Surprise!
"There is no Sanctuary!"
Are you guys going to do a Let's Play of Euphoria?
Eric Brandt Not currently on the schedule, but thanks for the interest.
+Watch It Played See Radho's run thru if you're interested in seeing how it plays Eric.
+Watch It Played It doesn't seem like the other viewers have noticed it, but the blue Meeple in the background is upside down! Was that intentional? :o)
Hey Rodney! Any plans on doing a how to play for alchemists?
Sherm23al Not currently.
Do you have any gameplay cause even though that you give all the instructions to your audience, but sometimes it is just easier to watch a game in progress. This is the way it is for me, i usually have a hard time figuring out how to play a board game it is just easier to watch then just learning.
We do game play for most, but not all of our series. We don't have one for this game specifically.
Hello, I have a question if you go to retrieve all/any of your workers and your moral is on 1 can you still complete the retrieve all/any for the cost of 1 morale even though you can't lose any more morale?
Thanks :)
+xibalba1875 Yes. This is covered in the video as well at 23:11.
+Watch It Played ah thanks i must have zoned out during that part of the video. thanks for your help can't wait to get this one to the table :)
+xibalba1875 I hope you have a great time playing!
I checked with my mom. She backed it. She doesn't even play board games.
Hope she enjoys it :)
@@WatchItPlayed So we played Euphoria over Tabletopia yesterday, and thanks to your video, it went swimmingly. So thank you for that.
Where is Forbidden Stars?!
Mohammed Al-Ateeqi he did an overview of it, chek it out
I saw the overview, was hoping for a how to play video.
Mohammed Al-Ateeqi I talk about it in the video here: th-cam.com/video/2AH0Norfy0A/w-d-xo.html