Such a great overview of the game, it's rules and components. If you are looking to buy Inis, this review is a must watch. Excellent job. My copy of Inis is on its way as a result of watching this.
Got the game because of its very unique nature and i just watched your video to have it down before the premier. What a video! I think it is one of the most clear and engaging explanations i have ever seen for a boardgame. Hats off to you
It's a Highly enjoyable review, watched it twice, before and after the purchase. The game is perfect - my newbie-colleagues liked Inis very much and we play it on weekends.
Superb explanation learning the game because I have to teach it for my Monday night game group. Succinct, clear and without waffle, thanks rule explaining fella!
I’ve just bought inis today and have watched many videos to learn in preparation. This is easily the best and easiest video to follow and understand ! Thank you and keep up the good work 👍🏻
A criticism that could be made for this game is that the timing of certain triskel cards is a bit ambiguous. A case in point would be the counter card Geis.
Thank you so much for your concise and clear explanation! I'm busting this out tonight for the first time. I think it's going to be incredible. I'll let you know how it goes... cheers man from Oregon!
Your miniatures have crooked spears. If you put them in water that's close to boiling for a bit to let them soften up (like half a minute) (you can also just dip in the spear bit) they will probably straighten out quite a bit. You can very carefully straighten them more by hand. And then put them immediately in cold water. That's what I did and it worked for mine.
Great review (concise, very good rules explanation, nicely presented) and I completely agree with the rating. Inis (AFAIK it's pronounced Inish) is a perfect game and one of my personal favorites.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it, and I'm happy to hear there are others who love this game as much as I do. I was wondering if it had a more Gaelic pronunciation but rather than make a fool of myself and a mockery of their language, I figured I just take the easy route haha.
Seen quite a few inis reviews and this I think is the best one. There's no way I can find this game in my country so I decided to craft it myself. It is a relatively simple game with not many components and is often rated as one of the best games out there. I'm really looking forward to playing this. Unfortunatelly, I live in Brazil, so we probably won't be seeing other people to play until second semester of 2022.
This is a great concise explanation about how to play the game. Would love to see some of the examples you mentioned played out on the board. Also... planning on expanding this with the seasons expansion?
Thanks! I do plan on picking up seasons. They have a copy at one of my LGS. Just haven't gotten around to it. I always try to include as many shots of gameplay and components as I can, but the bottle neck is that I simply don't have the time. Since it's just me planning, filming, editing, and uploading, while working a full time job and having a family to take care of, I only have 2 or 3 hours a night to work on videos. As it is, it takes 3 or 4 nights to put things together and publish 1 video a week. So sometimes I just can't cover as much as I want to. Thanks for watching :)
This is one of those RARE cases where looking at a guy explaining a game is as good as him pointing at the bits and pieces on the board with an overhead camera at all times. I appreciate that! NOTE : Have you played Oath? Also, what is your favorite Combat Mechanic and in which Game?
Thanks for watching! I haven't played oath, though every single time I see it on the store shelf it calls to me. I just can't get over how big a let down Root was. I'm sure I'll give in one day. Also, Bryant and I just filmed a video on your "Favorite combat machanic" question. Should be up in about a week.
Great video! I have been debating on getting Inis, but I have a very important question: does it play well at 2 players? Again, awesome vid. Instant sub for me
In my opinion yes, assuming you and your opponent are okay with a bit more of a wargame feel. Obviously the drafting mechanic becomes a bit more straight forward, but because the board scales with the number of players, it keeps things feeling nice and tight, and gets you into the action right away. Thanks so much! Thanks for watching. And thanks for the sub!
Good tutorial but you take 4 cards out of the action deck when playing with fewer than 4 players. And in a 2 player game, both players end up with 6 action cards total. So there will always only be one action card set aside facedown every draft.
Inis is still my favorite game so far, even after tons of plays I do wish it was playable with 2 people, but it just doesn't play well at all. It's 3-4, best with 4.
nice video, made me wanna buy this game :), but before i do, can u explain difference between the two different versions(green/blue cover) thx in advance, keep it up!
I'm going to assume that the Green box that you are seeing is 'Seasons of Inis', which is an expansion for the base game that adds a bunch of new components, some new mechanics, and I believe support for a 5th player. The Blue box is the base game. There was also an earlier box design which shows a female warrior leading a group a explorers on the cover, though I believe that copy is out of print, and the only difference was the box art, the game was identical.
@@HowToRollDice Could be the very green(plus white/grey) Seasons of Inis expansion or the green/blue/red first edition of Inis. See boardgamegeek.com/boardgameversion/319189/english-first-edition and boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255588/inis-seasons-inis
Great channel! One suggestion: it would be cool if you could show the pieces or even gameplay (even if it is not relevant to your talking) while you are talking.
Hey Moopies! Firstly, thanks for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated. Now do you mean show more game footage than I already do or show all game footage with no talking head (me) parts? I can certainly try to fit in more gameplay (this review was tricky because of how big the game is) but I don't think I'd want to completely remove myself. I like the face to face conversational aspect that it provides, almost like I'm sitting down with you and showing you the game in person, friend to friend.
Totally. My goal is always to get as much footage of gameplay and game components into a review as possible, but it can be a little tricky because I'm working on my own. So I have to rely on handheld and tripod shots and it can be very time-consuming to set up the shot, adjust the lighting, position the game components, etc.. I am planning on capturing some actual gameplay by setting up a tripod in the room with my friends and I playing, I just haven't started that process yet. Hopefully for the next video though.
So is this basically the act of humans taking over? The last act based on a certain book, aka the book of invasions? I mean, glad it seems like more actual (irish iron age) celtic, and not post Christianity celtic. Non I know how come as close, other than having celtic Christianity under the guise it's "celtic" when in actuality it's Christianity. Still wished we got more Celtic games like this, MINUS humans. Nice review.
So I honestly had to look up the 'Books' you were referencing and had no Idea that those existed. Very interesting. From what little I Wiki'ed, it certainly seems like the creator may have drawn inspiration from them, or at the very least been aware of them. Though, clearly from my own experience, they don't exactly take front and center in gameplay, at least not for someone unaware of them. Thanks for the tip though. And thanks for watching. P.S. If you like this game, and want to check out other works by the same Designer, check out Cairn (as in Cairn Stone). Same Designer, also published by Matigot Editions, very differnt style of game (1v1 chess-like) but very enjoyable in my opinion. I'll have a review up on it within a month or 2 I'm sure, but I'll leave you with this: Druidic Rugby Chess.
@@HowToRollDice druidic chess? Aw yeah, looking forward to that!!! Huh. The human invasion just gave me da-sha-vue to the irish invasions, which is why I made the connection. Nice that this was taken with some creative liberties!!
See I've played it plenty with 2 players and I think it's fine. Maybe not optimal, but totally functional. Which I think is true of most games that run 1-4.
The lack of cuts in this video is f#cking amazing and refreshing. Just got this one and doing some research to ease the wife in. Thank you.
Great presentation without being either flashy or dry.
Such a great overview of the game, it's rules and components.
If you are looking to buy Inis, this review is a must watch.
Excellent job.
My copy of Inis is on its way as a result of watching this.
Excellent walkthrough
Got the game because of its very unique nature and i just watched your video to have it down before the premier. What a video! I think it is one of the most clear and engaging explanations i have ever seen for a boardgame. Hats off to you
It's a Highly enjoyable review, watched it twice, before and after the purchase. The game is perfect - my newbie-colleagues liked Inis very much and we play it on weekends.
So glad you liked it. Happy to hear you and your friends are enjoying the game. It is a real winner.
I am almost at 14:03 and already have to say thanks for the great explanation!
Superb explanation learning the game because I have to teach it for my Monday night game group. Succinct, clear and without waffle, thanks rule explaining fella!
Great review. Looking forward to playing Inis for the first time later this evening.
Hope you like it. I'm a big fan. And thanks for watching.
I’ve just bought inis today and have watched many videos to learn in preparation. This is easily the best and easiest video to follow and understand ! Thank you and keep up the good work 👍🏻
A criticism that could be made for this game is that the timing of certain triskel cards is a bit ambiguous. A case in point would be the counter card Geis.
Thank you so much for your concise and clear explanation! I'm busting this out tonight for the first time. I think it's going to be incredible. I'll let you know how it goes... cheers man from Oregon!
Your miniatures have crooked spears. If you put them in water that's close to boiling for a bit to let them soften up (like half a minute) (you can also just dip in the spear bit) they will probably straighten out quite a bit. You can very carefully straighten them more by hand. And then put them immediately in cold water. That's what I did and it worked for mine.
You also need to put a sanctuary next to the capital on the same territory when the game starts.
Great video 👍.
Great video! Just got the game today, and I can't wait to play it. Thanks!
Thanks! Oh you're in for a treat.
Great review (concise, very good rules explanation, nicely presented) and I completely agree with the rating. Inis (AFAIK it's pronounced Inish) is a perfect game and one of my personal favorites.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it, and I'm happy to hear there are others who love this game as much as I do.
I was wondering if it had a more Gaelic pronunciation but rather than make a fool of myself and a mockery of their language, I figured I just take the easy route haha.
@@HowToRollDice I googled it :)
"Outstanding Move"
Seen quite a few inis reviews and this I think is the best one. There's no way I can find this game in my country so I decided to craft it myself. It is a relatively simple game with not many components and is often rated as one of the best games out there. I'm really looking forward to playing this. Unfortunatelly, I live in Brazil, so we probably won't be seeing other people to play until second semester of 2022.
Thanks! And sorry you can't get your hands on a copy. If I ever come across a spare, I'll let you know :)
Great video ... Could you tell me the background music by any chance
Oh wow, amazing video. Clear explanation, thank you 🥰
Glad you liked it.
nice review. subbed
This is a great concise explanation about how to play the game. Would love to see some of the examples you mentioned played out on the board. Also... planning on expanding this with the seasons expansion?
Thanks!
I do plan on picking up seasons. They have a copy at one of my LGS. Just haven't gotten around to it.
I always try to include as many shots of gameplay and components as I can, but the bottle neck is that I simply don't have the time. Since it's just me planning, filming, editing, and uploading, while working a full time job and having a family to take care of, I only have 2 or 3 hours a night to work on videos. As it is, it takes 3 or 4 nights to put things together and publish 1 video a week. So sometimes I just can't cover as much as I want to.
Thanks for watching :)
Celtic mythology just does not get enough love in popular culture
This is one of those RARE cases where looking at a guy explaining a game is as good as him pointing at the bits and pieces on the board with an overhead camera at all times. I appreciate that!
NOTE : Have you played Oath? Also, what is your favorite Combat Mechanic and in which Game?
Thanks for watching! I haven't played oath, though every single time I see it on the store shelf it calls to me. I just can't get over how big a let down Root was. I'm sure I'll give in one day.
Also, Bryant and I just filmed a video on your "Favorite combat machanic" question. Should be up in about a week.
Amazing teach!
Great video! I have been debating on getting Inis, but I have a very important question: does it play well at 2 players?
Again, awesome vid. Instant sub for me
In my opinion yes, assuming you and your opponent are okay with a bit more of a wargame feel. Obviously the drafting mechanic becomes a bit more straight forward, but because the board scales with the number of players, it keeps things feeling nice and tight, and gets you into the action right away.
Thanks so much! Thanks for watching. And thanks for the sub!
FOLLOW UP! Yes. It's great as 2 player. Can confirm :)
Great review 🔥
Thanks!
Good tutorial but you take 4 cards out of the action deck when playing with fewer than 4 players. And in a 2 player game, both players end up with 6 action cards total. So there will always only be one action card set aside facedown every draft.
Inis is still my favorite game so far, even after tons of plays
I do wish it was playable with 2 people, but it just doesn't play well at all. It's 3-4, best with 4.
I do consider it expensive at $70, but it's quite good.
nice video, made me wanna buy this game :), but before i do, can u explain difference between the two different versions(green/blue cover) thx in advance, keep it up!
I'm going to assume that the Green box that you are seeing is 'Seasons of Inis', which is an expansion for the base game that adds a bunch of new components, some new mechanics, and I believe support for a 5th player. The Blue box is the base game. There was also an earlier box design which shows a female warrior leading a group a explorers on the cover, though I believe that copy is out of print, and the only difference was the box art, the game was identical.
@@HowToRollDice Could be the very green(plus white/grey) Seasons of Inis expansion or the green/blue/red first edition of Inis.
See
boardgamegeek.com/boardgameversion/319189/english-first-edition
and
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255588/inis-seasons-inis
My favorite game!
A fair pick. I am quite a fan myself.
Great channel!
One suggestion: it would be cool if you could show the pieces or even gameplay (even if it is not relevant to your talking) while you are talking.
Hey Moopies! Firstly, thanks for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated.
Now do you mean show more game footage than I already do or show all game footage with no talking head (me) parts? I can certainly try to fit in more gameplay (this review was tricky because of how big the game is) but I don't think I'd want to completely remove myself. I like the face to face conversational aspect that it provides, almost like I'm sitting down with you and showing you the game in person, friend to friend.
How To Roll Dice I just mean more game mixed in. :)
Totally. My goal is always to get as much footage of gameplay and game components into a review as possible, but it can be a little tricky because I'm working on my own. So I have to rely on handheld and tripod shots and it can be very time-consuming to set up the shot, adjust the lighting, position the game components, etc.. I am planning on capturing some actual gameplay by setting up a tripod in the room with my friends and I playing, I just haven't started that process yet. Hopefully for the next video though.
How To Roll Dice You are doing great. Keep it up! :)
Pronounced in-ish
Great game
Thanks for watching. Glad we agree.
Will you still be recommending this as a 2 players game?
I'm going to play several 1v1 games and I'll let you know.
UPDATE: Great as a 2 player.
And for 2 players ?
I haven't tried 2 player yet, but I will, and I'll let you know.
@@HowToRollDice very good
@@iggyflop3777 Great as a 2 player game. Can now confirm.
@@HowToRollDice Yes thank you, I also confirm.
So is this basically the act of humans taking over? The last act based on a certain book, aka the book of invasions? I mean, glad it seems like more actual (irish iron age) celtic, and not post Christianity celtic. Non I know how come as close, other than having celtic Christianity under the guise it's "celtic" when in actuality it's Christianity.
Still wished we got more Celtic games like this, MINUS humans.
Nice review.
So I honestly had to look up the 'Books' you were referencing and had no Idea that those existed. Very interesting. From what little I Wiki'ed, it certainly seems like the creator may have drawn inspiration from them, or at the very least been aware of them. Though, clearly from my own experience, they don't exactly take front and center in gameplay, at least not for someone unaware of them.
Thanks for the tip though. And thanks for watching.
P.S. If you like this game, and want to check out other works by the same Designer, check out Cairn (as in Cairn Stone). Same Designer, also published by Matigot Editions, very differnt style of game (1v1 chess-like) but very enjoyable in my opinion. I'll have a review up on it within a month or 2 I'm sure, but I'll leave you with this: Druidic Rugby Chess.
@@HowToRollDice druidic chess? Aw yeah, looking forward to that!!!
Huh. The human invasion just gave me da-sha-vue to the irish invasions, which is why I made the connection. Nice that this was taken with some creative liberties!!
It's really 3 to 4 players, 5 with expansion
See I've played it plenty with 2 players and I think it's fine. Maybe not optimal, but totally functional. Which I think is true of most games that run 1-4.
very clean teach, thx
Thanks. Glad you liked it.