UPDATE (2024): Since the release of this video, the publisher has updated the rule book, and includes a "slight" change to the first player rules at the end of an era, which are now: "The player with the weakest military chooses which player begins the next Age. A player has a weaker military if the Conflict pawn is on their side of the board. *In a situation where the pawn is in the middle of the board, the player that **_"chooses"_** who begins the next Age is the last active player (meaning whoever played the last card of the previous Age).* " The bolded section is updated, and the italicized word is the change. Thanks to viewer Paweł Brzoza for bringing this to my attention!
Today was the first time I opened a game, set it up step by step following a Watch it Played video, and started playing without ever touching the rule book. It was so easy! Thanks for everything you do for the hobby, Rodney.
These videos are the primary reason I wish I owned a tablet so I could just play these videos instead of explaining the rules! A phone is a little too small, heh. Maybe I should just play the audio and point to things like Vanna White, heh. I am told I explain rules well, but I always feel responsible when inevitably a first time player says "You didn't tell me that rule!!!" When I am SURE I did.
He definitely explains everything very well but other people do too. Typically a game I look up the rules for he’s done a video on. I like how he explains everything so he’s my go to. But if he hasn’t done a video for the game I’m looking for, I just watch someone else’s. Some people don’t explain things well like they rush everything sometimes. But eventually you find someone
If I can’t find a game on Watch it Played I usually look for a video from the BGG Gamenight series. Dave explains games very well and if you still aren’t sure you can watch the play through.
I love how when I stumble upon a new board/card game I’ve never heard of before and search for it on TH-cam to see how it’s played, you often pop up at the top of the search results. Always makes me happy to see you in the results so I don’t have to hop from random video to video to find one that’s actually good.
Just playing this on BGA for the first time. I love how 7 years on, your videos continue to help people. I hope you feel proud & happy with yourself. Thanks for the vid!
How far this channel has come. I remember watching you and your kids play MoM in your basement and now it's a full fledged channel/business. Please don't stop... the structure and quality of each video is just top notch.
I don't care how old the video is, it's always the best instructional video online for a game! I've bought games because the video was so well done...lol! Great job as always.
Excellent way of explaining the rules!! Since English is not our born-language, we were looking for someone who could explain the game in an easy and CLEAR way!! So you did it!!! Thanks a lot!
I just want to say you are incredibly clear and concise. Unlike many other videos, I don't feel like you ever waste any time and you never need to repeat yourself. Your explanations are easy to follow and well-paced. Thank you!!!
I read through the rules and then watches this at 1.5x speed, which filled in the gaps nicely. Thanks for putting this together. You do a wonderful job of efficiently providing comprehensive instructions in a succinct and logical way.
My husband wants to play this game tonight and we’ve never played but after watching your how to video I am pretty happy/ excited to get to playing this when he’s ready to do so! Very clearly tell us how to set up and play. I’ve heard some good things about this and really bad things about the 2 Player version of the original game so glad this seems very straightforward
I was really excited to play this game then became really disheartened by how complicated the rulebook made it seem. Your explanation was so clear and concise and made it seem to easy to play. I finally understand now! Thank you for the amazing work you do.
Thank you so much! I played this with a friend at a board game store 2 years ago and totally forgot the rules. Now I work in that board game story and another friend bought this and doesn't understand it so I needed that review to explain it to her. It was so concise and perfect. I understood the whole game. No need for me to even open the rulebook.
The most amazing thing, besides his craft, is that they still reply to comments 😂😊 Awesome work. Sitting in front of my wife, while she reads the instructions in German. Our year-end-vacation games are awaiting us :-) Have a good New Year!!!
Your channel is the first thing I come to when I pick up a new game now. The way you explain rules is so easy to follow, I would be lost without you. Keep up the great work!
I actually have had this in my collection for some time, but as a teacher my time is measured, so I am just getting to try this game now. Thankfully, you had this episode. At the end of the video, I felt a bit uncertain about a couple of rules, so I just watched it again and checked the exact language on the manual to verify what I thought I perceived. Language choice is so important, which is why I watch your videos. As I tell my students, clarity is crucial! Thank you!
I’ve watched many videos explaining rules to a game so I wouldn’t have to read the rule book. Yours was by far the best, short and to the point without being too detailed - thanks! I’ll be back :)
Dear Rodney. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the effort you put in to making these videos. Every time we get a new game we see if you have a video for it. Always informative and always explained extremely well. Thank you for making our boardgame lives easier.
I find it amazing that you still reply to every comment. Thank you for the clear and concise guide, I'm really enjoying the game (on table top simulator mod).
This and the following gameplay videos were so incredibly helpful. My wife and I were able to play it straight out of the box. So glad I found your channel and thank you very much for making these videos!!!
This kind of game is what you are looking for in a board game. 1) easy set up. 2) easy to understand. but hard to be good at especially when it also depends on your opponent's skill. 3) each player takes less than 15 seconds to complete his turn. 4) you only need 2 players. love this game. awesome design.
Hi from the UK! We got this game for Christmas and the rules weren't overly clear. We're really glad you made this video, thank you so much! You've made the game much easier to understand for beginners. Happy new year to you! 🎉
Best tutorial to date! Just bought the game and usually I'm all about reading the rulebook first before video tutorials. Coudn't wrap my head around a few of the concepts as this game needs to be learned more visually. This video is perfect. Thank you!
This looks like a great game for you and Luke to play with one another in a game play video. My 13 year old son is anxious to get his hands on this one because he's certain it's a game he can beat me at, like the original 7 Wonders.
Great work Rodney! So glad i backed your campaign, you literally make games seem more fun by your positive attitude! I'm gonna be annoying and request a Battlestar Galactica video again but regardless keep up the good work!
Maybe I’m behind on this but my whole family is way into board games. We’ve been doing it around the holidays for years. I picked this game up because it had some great reviews. We opened the rule book and it was way too much. We had two masters degrees, an engineer, and CPA among us trying to figure this game out, but it never got played. Stayed in the box for the last 7 months or so. Watched your video tonight and e finally got through it and we looked at each other and said “that wasn’t so bad .” Thanks for your video! I think we will enjoy it now.
Fantastic. I just received this game and had a quick go at it with my son. Rule learning on the fly which left us confused about a few things, but it was still fun and left a very good impression. Your very articulate explanation of some of the mechanics has cleared up several things and I'm really looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my son and having another go at it. Really appreciate your work Rodney!
Cheers for the walkthrough, got setup quickly and played a game in no time. Only had to check the rule book to clarify iconography plus a couple other little rules.
Thanks for the help! My gf and I are very new to the world of strategic board games, and we had some questions that were not covered in detail by the rulebook. Liked and subbed for future board games! Extremely helpful and detailed while remaining concise and to the point. You rock.
I've just bought the game for my beloved and I to play, so have yet to get to grip with the rules. I came here via BoardGamesGeek and I've got to say "what a fantastic presentation". Very smiley, but absolutely concise. But no "blah, blah, blah" the trap that so many you tube presenters fall into. Good show, my man. Keep up the good work. Yes, of course I'm a subscriber now, thanks to your beautiful description, precision and total lack of repitition. Keep up the good work..............Got to get to grips with the game now........
7 Wonders can have a lot more people. This is 7 Wonders Duel, which was specifically made so two people can play 7 Wonders. Your dream has come true! 😅
This is so helpful. Much more than the rule book. We tried playing last night but got totally lost and just gave up. Should have watched your video first!
Rodney - You're the man. Your videos are so organized and done so well. Love em love em love em. Your instructional videos are literrally 2nd to none!! Keep up the great work.
I bought this game used with Pantheon expansion, wooden insert organizer for both the game and expansion, and metal swords (instead of the red plastic one) for $15! The instructions were a little confusing to me, but I'm so glad I have Rodney to help!
You are a brilliant explainer. (Is that a word?) Your voice, succinct explanations, and cheerful demeanour is engaging and hypnotic. I think I’ll come to you before dice tower from now on. Appreciated.
Excellent tutorial Chaz. It moves along at the right pace, it's very clear and is a much more efficient way to learn the game than the actual rulebook. Great work, thanks!
They should an include a one sheet instruction page with this video’s link. Wayyy more informational and clear than the included instructions! Thank you!!
Hello! Can anybody tell me if you can play 7 Wonders Duel with the cards from the Regular Game of 7 Wonders. Obviously I need to print the military board and the tokens. But rather than that the cards seems to be the same. Can anybody confirm that?
Hi Rodney, I just thought I'd let you know that I discovered your awesome channel via the original 7 wonders review you posted. I bought it and my friends/fam enjoyed it very much. I look forward to this new installation of the series, seems like a great game. Thanks for another great video :)
Rodney, I appreciate you making this video as it's always better than going through a rulebook. Having said that, I find 7 Wonders Duel just as little to my taste as 7 Wonders was, mainly because of the density of rules applying to every (type of) card. This is not a game I can bring to my family for a casual game night.
Thank you for this great play through. The rule book was a bit daunting, but your explanations were thorough and easy to understand. I think I'm ready to play now; thanks!
+Watch It Played The video definitely helped. I played with my husband right after watching the video and I felt like I had a good grasp of the game. So thanks again!
REALLY amazing game!! Full of intelligence and revive to the 7 Wonders world! It both feels 7 wonders and does not. Gorgeous team work from Bauza and Cathala!
Sweet, I love 7 Wonders but since the much of my gaming is done 2 player, it's not a game we go for often because of the "dummy player" element of the 2-player variant. This is on my radar for sure, thank you for making this video!
My wife and I love 7 Wonders, but only ever get to play it with two players. I hope this scratches the itch without having to rely on the larger game's weird rules variants!
UPDATE (2024): Since the release of this video, the publisher has updated the rule book, and includes a "slight" change to the first player rules at the end of an era, which are now: "The player with the weakest military chooses which player begins the next Age. A player has a weaker military if the Conflict pawn is on their side of the board. *In a situation where the pawn is in the middle of the board, the player that **_"chooses"_** who begins the next Age is the last active player (meaning whoever played the last card of the previous Age).* "
The bolded section is updated, and the italicized word is the change. Thanks to viewer Paweł Brzoza for bringing this to my attention!
Today was the first time I opened a game, set it up step by step following a Watch it Played video, and started playing without ever touching the rule book. It was so easy! Thanks for everything you do for the hobby, Rodney.
+Bored Online? Board Offline! Ah, thank you Baker - glad it was helpful!
These videos are the primary reason I wish I owned a tablet so I could just play these videos instead of explaining the rules! A phone is a little too small, heh. Maybe I should just play the audio and point to things like Vanna White, heh. I am told I explain rules well, but I always feel responsible when inevitably a first time player says "You didn't tell me that rule!!!" When I am SURE I did.
Believe me - I get that accusation all the time too at the gaming table :)
I think NO ONE on youtube can explain games better than you. Awesome game!
+gonabs I'm sure that's not true, but I certainly appreciate the comment :)
He definitely explains everything very well but other people do too. Typically a game I look up the rules for he’s done a video on. I like how he explains everything so he’s my go to. But if he hasn’t done a video for the game I’m looking for, I just watch someone else’s. Some people don’t explain things well like they rush everything sometimes. But eventually you find someone
If I can’t find a game on Watch it Played I usually look for a video from the BGG Gamenight series. Dave explains games very well and if you still aren’t sure you can watch the play through.
I love how when I stumble upon a new board/card game I’ve never heard of before and search for it on TH-cam to see how it’s played, you often pop up at the top of the search results. Always makes me happy to see you in the results so I don’t have to hop from random video to video to find one that’s actually good.
Very glad to get to show up in your search results once again :)
Exactly what happened to me this evening 😃, Rodney is the guy!
Just playing this on BGA for the first time.
I love how 7 years on, your videos continue to help people. I hope you feel proud & happy with yourself.
Thanks for the vid!
Ah, very kind of you to say Bez - hope you're enjoying this one. A tense competitive game for 2!
How far this channel has come. I remember watching you and your kids play MoM in your basement and now it's a full fledged channel/business. Please don't stop... the structure and quality of each video is just top notch.
We've been fortunate to be able to continue to work on this, because of people like you who keep watching and enjoying. Thanks!
I don't care how old the video is, it's always the best instructional video online for a game!
I've bought games because the video was so well done...lol!
Great job as always.
Very nice of you to say - have a great time playing!
Same!
This was a good video. I really like how clearly you explained the game through use of easy to hear speech, visuals, and examples.
Thanks so much Ty, very kind of you to say.
Excellent way of explaining the rules!! Since English is not our born-language, we were looking for someone who could explain the game in an easy and CLEAR way!! So you did it!!! Thanks a lot!
You're very welcome! So glad you found these easy to follow.
Rodney makes by far the best and clearest videos showing how to play tabletop games 🙌
Very kind of you to say Adam - means a lot to know you’ve been enjoying them.
In my house we only play with six wonder cards because Rodney is our 7th Wonder.
*tears of laughter* :)
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And Rodney, you rock 🤘🏽
@@olliejen😐
Awww 😂
Learning rules isn't fun except when Rodney is the teacher 👍🏻
Linus Ottosson Very nice of you to say - thanks Linus :)
For real though, you seem to make it super clear and clean and simple. Kudos!
I can concur. Wish he had the time to post all the time for all released games :P
So glad you like them :)
@@Momaou That’s awesome, dude.
One of the best 2 player games of all time. The art, the mechanics, the gameplay, the tension...an absolute wonder!
So glad you've enjoyed this one!
I just want to say you are incredibly clear and concise. Unlike many other videos, I don't feel like you ever waste any time and you never need to repeat yourself. Your explanations are easy to follow and well-paced. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the very kind comment - really nice to know you enjoy the videos!
@@WatchItPlayed ❤️
It took me a while but I’ve finally “discovered” this game. Incredibly clear concise and personable explanation. Thank you!
Glad you found the game and this video :)
Haven't had this to the table in years. Your video hit the sweet spot and got us playing in minutes. Top work fella.
Glad to know it helped Matt!
I read through the rules and then watches this at 1.5x speed, which filled in the gaps nicely. Thanks for putting this together. You do a wonderful job of efficiently providing comprehensive instructions in a succinct and logical way.
Thank you kindly John!
My husband wants to play this game tonight and we’ve never played but after watching your how to video I am pretty happy/ excited to get to playing this when he’s ready to do so! Very clearly tell us how to set up and play. I’ve heard some good things about this and really bad things about the 2
Player version of the original game so glad this seems very straightforward
I hope you both have a great time playing!
@@WatchItPlayed yes we definitely did!!
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both players win? NO! there can be no win/win situation in a tabletop game. it means rematch!
Always a good option :)
Rock/Paper/Scissors/Lizard/Spock! Or a knife fight. I prefer the first.
That was the most thorough and easily followed explanation of a game that I have watched thus far. Thank you for simplifying the process!
Very glad to know you enjoyed - thanks!
the rule book was sooo confusing and demotivating and now because of this video its soooo easy! thank you🙏
So glad to know this was helpful - have a great time playing!
I was really excited to play this game then became really disheartened by how complicated the rulebook made it seem. Your explanation was so clear and concise and made it seem to easy to play. I finally understand now! Thank you for the amazing work you do.
Thank you so much for all the kind words! I'm very glad I could help!
I have over 100 boardgames and still learn all true your video's, I even buy based on your reviews. Thank you for all the great content!
Very glad you've found the tutorials helpful - appreciate the kind words!
Thanks, Rodney. We recommend your videos to everyone because you are THE BEST at explaining games.
That's very kind of you to say - so glad you've found them helpful!
Thank you so much! I played this with a friend at a board game store 2 years ago and totally forgot the rules. Now I work in that board game story and another friend bought this and doesn't understand it so I needed that review to explain it to her. It was so concise and perfect. I understood the whole game. No need for me to even open the rulebook.
So glad it was helpful (and what a cool story to hear how you ended up working at the game store you first attended!)
The most amazing thing, besides his craft, is that they still reply to comments 😂😊 Awesome work. Sitting in front of my wife, while she reads the instructions in German. Our year-end-vacation games are awaiting us :-)
Have a good New Year!!!
Have a great, game filled vacation and happy new year to both of you :)
Your channel is the first thing I come to when I pick up a new game now. The way you explain rules is so easy to follow, I would be lost without you. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Jake - so nice to know the videos are helpful!
I actually have had this in my collection for some time, but as a teacher my time is measured, so I am just getting to try this game now. Thankfully, you had this episode. At the end of the video, I felt a bit uncertain about a couple of rules, so I just watched it again and checked the exact language on the manual to verify what I thought I perceived. Language choice is so important, which is why I watch your videos. As I tell my students, clarity is crucial! Thank you!
A very kind compliment - I hope you have a great time playing!
I’ve watched many videos explaining rules to a game so I wouldn’t have to read the rule book. Yours was by far the best, short and to the point without being too detailed - thanks! I’ll be back :)
Thank you so much for the kind words - glad you enjoyed.
Extremely helpful! Read through the rules for like an hour... Oops, should've just watched this instead. Thank you!
Glad this was helpful :)
Dear Rodney. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the effort you put in to making these videos. Every time we get a new game we see if you have a video for it. Always informative and always explained extremely well. Thank you for making our boardgame lives easier.
Skye that is super nice of you to say - I'm so glad you've found the videos helpful :)
I find it amazing that you still reply to every comment. Thank you for the clear and concise guide, I'm really enjoying the game (on table top simulator mod).
They found a pretty clever way of bringing that 2 player experience to 7 Wonders didn't they? Glad you've been enjoying!
Between this video and the gameplay video with Pat every little detail of the game was thoroughly explained. Great work Rodney!
Thanks Dale! Glad you enjoyed. I'll pass your kind comments on to Pep as well!
Thank you for this!! Got the game for Christmas and was a bit baffled by the rule book! This video is very useful.
Very glad to know this was helpful - Merry Christmas and have fun playing!
Best part of buying a new board game is these videos
Very kind of you to say! :) Have a great time playing!
This and the following gameplay videos were so incredibly helpful. My wife and I were able to play it straight out of the box. So glad I found your channel and thank you very much for making these videos!!!
So glad you found them helpful - hope you both had a great time playing!
This kind of game is what you are looking for in a board game.
1) easy set up.
2) easy to understand. but hard to be good at especially when it also depends on your opponent's skill.
3) each player takes less than 15 seconds to complete his turn.
4) you only need 2 players.
love this game. awesome design.
Glad you liked that you saw!
Hi from the UK! We got this game for Christmas and the rules weren't overly clear. We're really glad you made this video, thank you so much! You've made the game much easier to understand for beginners. Happy new year to you! 🎉
I hope you have a great time playing - thanks for the kind words!
Excellent work! Very clear instructions and great attention to detail. Whatever you're doing for rehearsal definitely pays off in the final product!
+Gabe Denick Thanks so much Gabe - very nice to know you liked it!
Best tutorial to date! Just bought the game and usually I'm all about reading the rulebook first before video tutorials. Coudn't wrap my head around a few of the concepts as this game needs to be learned more visually. This video is perfect. Thank you!
Very glad this was helpful Mario!
yoh are the best person in youtube to explain game rules in short time without confusion.
Very kind of you to say!
This brought the confusing booklet to life, thank you so much! Watched once, played a successful and enjoyable game immediately after 🎉
So glad to know this was helpful and that you had a good time playing!
This looks like a great game for you and Luke to play with one another in a game play video. My 13 year old son is anxious to get his hands on this one because he's certain it's a game he can beat me at, like the original 7 Wonders.
I just bought 7WD today and I decided to first watch this, then read the manual. Great explanation, as always.
So glad you found it helpful!
Great work Rodney! So glad i backed your campaign, you literally make games seem more fun by your positive attitude! I'm gonna be annoying and request a Battlestar Galactica video again but regardless keep up the good work!
Did you see the announcement of the new BSG like game coming out (you'll find it in our recent News video).
Maybe I’m behind on this but my whole family is way into board games. We’ve been doing it around the holidays for years. I picked this game up because it had some great reviews. We opened the rule book and it was way too much. We had two masters degrees, an engineer, and CPA among us trying to figure this game out, but it never got played. Stayed in the box for the last 7 months or so. Watched your video tonight and e finally got through it and we looked at each other and said “that wasn’t so bad .” Thanks for your video! I think we will enjoy it now.
Sometimes a poor rule book can mask an otherwise easier game, unfortunately - glad the video helped and I hope you have a great time playing :)
Fantastic. I just received this game and had a quick go at it with my son. Rule learning on the fly which left us confused about a few things, but it was still fun and left a very good impression. Your very articulate explanation of some of the mechanics has cleared up several things and I'm really looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my son and having another go at it. Really appreciate your work Rodney!
Glad the video was helpful Robert and I hope you and your son enjoy your rematches!
This is a fantastically clear video, and the timestamps in the description are extremely helpful. Subscribed!
+LukaszVT Very pleased you liked it. Thanks for joining us!
Thank you for this! My sister and I watch your videos every time we have a new game 😊
I hope you both have a great time playing!
Cheers for the walkthrough, got setup quickly and played a game in no time. Only had to check the rule book to clarify iconography plus a couple other little rules.
Glad the video was helpful Bento San :)
You are really really good at explaining complex games in few words. Thanks!!!
Very kind of you to say Julie - thank you!
This is such an excellent tutorial we could jump right into the game afterwards, thank you 😁
So nice to know that it was helpful - have a great time playing!
Thanks for the help! My gf and I are very new to the world of strategic board games, and we had some questions that were not covered in detail by the rulebook. Liked and subbed for future board games! Extremely helpful and detailed while remaining concise and to the point. You rock.
Very kind of you to say Anthony, really nice to know the videos were helpful for you both!
Just got my Brazillian version of 7W Duel.
Still the best rules teacher!! Thanks, Rodney!!
Thanks for the kind words Flavio!
I've just bought the game for my beloved and I to play, so have yet to get to grip with the rules. I came here via BoardGamesGeek and I've got to say "what a fantastic presentation". Very smiley, but absolutely concise. But no "blah, blah, blah" the trap that so many you tube presenters fall into. Good show, my man. Keep up the good work. Yes, of course I'm a subscriber now, thanks to your beautiful description, precision and total lack of repitition. Keep up the good work..............Got to get to grips with the game now........
All the best with the next step: playing :) Glad the video was helpful and thanks for the kind words!
Bought it yesterday! Thanks for the how to play turtorial!
You're very welcome - have a great time playing!
Now I want a new 7-player version of this game! Though perhaps it being 2 players is why it is so much cleaner and more thematic.
7 Wonders can have a lot more people. This is 7 Wonders Duel, which was specifically made so two people can play 7 Wonders. Your dream has come true! 😅
This is so helpful. Much more than the rule book. We tried playing last night but got totally lost and just gave up. Should have watched your video first!
Really glad to hear it was helpful Sydney - hope you have a good time playing now!
excellent instructions. your not too cheesy, nor fake. clear and concise. good job.
Glad you're enjoying Peter - thanks for the kind feedback.
Rodney - You're the man. Your videos are so organized and done so well. Love em love em love em. Your instructional videos are literrally 2nd to none!! Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much - glad you're enjoying them :)
I bought this game used with Pantheon expansion, wooden insert organizer for both the game and expansion, and metal swords (instead of the red plastic one) for $15!
The instructions were a little confusing to me, but I'm so glad I have Rodney to help!
Sounds like you got a good find on that copy!
thank you , i finally get how activating the wonders works! very clear explanation!
So glad to hear this helped!
I know you've heard this so much but it needs to be said by me - GREAT JOB WITH THE TUTORIAL! THANK YOU!
Thank you Ali, always nice to hear that the video is helpful! Have fun playing.
You are a brilliant explainer. (Is that a word?)
Your voice, succinct explanations, and cheerful demeanour is engaging and hypnotic. I think I’ll come to you before dice tower from now on. Appreciated.
Thank you kindly Dan - very nice to know you're enjoying the videos and find them helpful! Glad to have you here.
Excellent tutorial Chaz. It moves along at the right pace, it's very clear and is a much more efficient way to learn the game than the actual rulebook. Great work, thanks!
My name is Rodney, but either way, very glad you enjoyed Kristian! Thanks for the kind comment.
They should an include a one sheet instruction page with this video’s link. Wayyy more informational and clear than the included instructions! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Caerds.
Seriously though, your vid taught me 7W years ago and now its helping me with this. Keep it up.
Thanks Matt. Me and my accent are here for you.
Just ordered this game and can't wait to play it!
Hope you have a great time with it!
Thanks! I'm sure I will!
Hello! Can anybody tell me if you can play 7 Wonders Duel with the cards from the Regular Game of 7 Wonders. Obviously I need to print the military board and the tokens. But rather than that the cards seems to be the same. Can anybody confirm that?
Hey! It's FantaVision! I love your videos.
This was helpful. It didn't remove the need from checking the rules every 10 min but it sure helped as a primer! Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful Colin!
Tremendous as ever Rodney! This has just had a big bump in the "to buy" list.
+Jonathon Godfrey Your avatar makes me smile :) Thanks for checking out the video!
The best explanation of this game anywhere on the internet
Very kind of you to say Ed!
This guy is the best. Always explains the game perfectly!
Krystal, that is very kind of you to say - glad you're enjoying the videos!
Hi Rodney, I just thought I'd let you know that I discovered your awesome channel via the original 7 wonders review you posted. I bought it and my friends/fam enjoyed it very much. I look forward to this new installation of the series, seems like a great game. Thanks for another great video :)
+Rayshm Singh So glad you enjoyed the previous series and stuck around to see this one :)
Your comments section is very wholesome. I love it 🥰
Enjoy hanging out in it :)
Thank you for the very helpful video. My wife and I enjoyed playing this game a lot, thanks for showing us how to play!
A pleasure to assist - glad you guys enjoyed it!
Your explanations are so helpful. Thank you so much!
Very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed!
Rodney, I appreciate you making this video as it's always better than going through a rulebook. Having said that, I find 7 Wonders Duel just as little to my taste as 7 Wonders was, mainly because of the density of rules applying to every (type of) card. This is not a game I can bring to my family for a casual game night.
Sounds like it wouldn't be the right fit for your group - glad the video was helpful!
Thank you for this great play through. The rule book was a bit daunting, but your explanations were thorough and easy to understand. I think I'm ready to play now; thanks!
I hope you have a great time playing and I'm so glad to hear the video was a help!
+Watch It Played The video definitely helped. I played with my husband right after watching the video and I felt like I had a good grasp of the game. So thanks again!
Can't wait for this. I see a lot of people complaining that this year was weaker than last year, but we had so many great games this year!
+TheGreatHamEl It's why I stay out of the opinion game. Everyone is going to have them, and they are rarely going to reflect everyone's experience. :)
***** Yeah. And unfortunately, those ingrained in this hobby seem to have a hard time handling contrary opinions. I get it.
+TheGreatHamEl I imagine the difficulty in handling contrary opinions is pretty universal :)
Maybe so.
Thanks so much for posting this video! The written instructions were a bit convoluted, and this video makes a lot more sense!
Very glad you found this helpful Dylan!
Great job of explaining the game! To the point and easy to grasp. Thanks!
You're very welcome Daniel - glad you liked it.
REALLY amazing game!! Full of intelligence and revive to the 7 Wonders world! It both feels 7 wonders and does not. Gorgeous team work from Bauza and Cathala!
+Dennis Holmqvist Quite a dynamic duo, no doubt!
We just bought this game today so I’m excited! Thank you for explaining!
You're very welcome Danielle - have a great time playing!
Thank you!
I found the manual quite lacking and hard to follow as a newbie. This video helped a lot.
Really glad to know this was useful - have fun playing!
This is a must buy for me now.
+Eric Booth Hey Eric, thanks for checking it out!
+Eric Booth It is really a small and neat little game.
You do not even have to be Canadian!
+Peter Magro Thank god for that.
+Peter Magro don't have to, but it is better, 😉
thephantomhennes I'm European- have never been to canada - yet. WIll defenitly go there though.
Sweet, I love 7 Wonders but since the much of my gaming is done 2 player, it's not a game we go for often because of the "dummy player" element of the 2-player variant. This is on my radar for sure, thank you for making this video!
+Vexidus I hoped the video could help give people a good sense of how this new format works - thanks for checking it out.
I just bought the game. This was a fantastic explanation. Thanks a ton!
You're welcome! Glad we could help!
Great tutorial as usual Rodney. Still waiting for a 3 hours video tutorial of Mage Knight so I can finally play that game.
Maybe next Christmas?
You are the best, Rodney.
Very glad you're enjoying!
We read the instructions and really didnt get this game. Then we watched this, ready to play!
So glad this was helpful!
My wife and I love 7 Wonders, but only ever get to play it with two players. I hope this scratches the itch without having to rely on the larger game's weird rules variants!
+niconc2 Hope you both enjoy it!
Just received the game yesterday! Never to late to start ☺️
Absolutely never too late to enjoy a new game!
Cheers Rodney. Superb job with the explanation as always. Superb game as well. :)
Glad you liked it Kevin!
Another incredibly helpful 'watched it played' video, thanks!
Glad you liked it Thomas!
I finally got around to purchasing this. Great video, as usual. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed - have fun playing!
@@WatchItPlayed Thanks. Already played and taught it. This will hit the table quite often in the coming weeks and months I believe. :)
Nice clear explanation of the rules - thank you.
You're very welcome!
"Patterin" - You gave up your east coast roots buddy! Lol love your videos, cheers!
It comes through sometimes :)
Wow! AMAZING job explaining how to play that game. THANK YOU!!!
So glad you enjoyed this Brad, thanks!
This is my wife's favorite 2 player game. My 3rd or 4th fave! Thanks Rodney!
Glad you've been enjoying the game!
What's your first and second?
and yet another great video from Rodney. Who would have figured?
Thank you kindly Steven!