Bought the game this weekend because of your video and got 3 playthroughs! 2 solo spirits and 1 dual spirit with my wife. It rained the whole weekend so was a perfect reason to play all weekend long Thanks for such a good run through - the style really feels like how I would think/plan during a game
Grabbed this from my FLGS yesterday. The sticker was a little shocking but I think I can get it played frequently. My wife will enjoy the theme, and my gaming group will like it bc they enjoyed Sentinels. Thanks again for the video!
Just FYI, you can't play a card you can't afford. The boon only gives you the power AFTER spirit phase. So, the energy is only useful for future plays, including when cards give spirits extra card plays.
The most interesting and easy to follow playthrough I've found! Thank you for the introduction! It was great hearing your thought process and camera focus on w.e you were speaking Abt at the moment rather than a full view. And your excitement in playing the game! Looking forward to watching the extended version. Def getting this game. Thanks! Do you have an affiliated link for the game?
thank you! i really should set up amazon affiliate links, but i've never gotten around to it. but i did set up the 'view products' thing on youtube itself which you can see on some platforms (or here's a direct link): th-cam.com/users/productE_g_11j68phmc_?pbp=ggFSChBkM2QzYTEzZDU4YmUzODAyEhhVQ29MdlU2bzNKbkUzNDF1UEFROUtDVVEaETNwLXByb2R1Y3QtcGlja2VyIA8ogf0GMgtmUVp4bGo1OWstc4oBAggKkgEnKhhVQ29MdlU2bzNKbkUzNDF1UEFROUtDVVFCC2ZRWnhsajU5ay1zogEnCgtmUVp4bGo1OWstcxIYVUNvTHZVNm8zSm5FMzQxdVBBUTlLQ1VR thanks for thinking of it! :)
Great job, as always! I hadn't thought about the area control aspect so much. You explained the overall flow of the game really well. Is this the right place to leave minor gameplay goofs? 0:58: Minor point, but for two players the boards should be set up a little differently. Basically, the coasts should be as close together as possible. 3:32: Each spirit has a "starting board", and places their initial presence only on that board. The two lands where Vital Strength of Earth has presence should be on the same board. (This will matter more for a game with more than 2 players.) 14:21: This isn't your fault at all, but that version of Land of Haunts and Embers has a mistake: it's supposed to always add Blight. Otherwise it's very powerful, as you noticed. 21:41: I don't think any of the Fear cards are supposed to be harmful, did that happen to you? They do vary a lot in their usefulness in a given situation. 22:27 and 27:04: When you repeat a power it needs to act on the same space it did before. So you can't push Explorers from two separate regions. 24:35: You can't actually use power you get on a turn for powers that turn: you need to pay the energy for powers at the beginning of the turn, during the "choose powers" phase.
Just an update for people coming here now that the game is out: When you repeat a power you may make different choices, including a different target land.
You can absolutely use a repeat power on two different spots. From the rules: "if a repeat specifies where to use it, obey those instructions. Otherwise, you can choose any valid target by the usual rules, including the same target as its first use." Also you can definitely use powers you get that turn. The order is: Grow, Gain Energy, Play/Pay for Power Cards. Review rules closer before spreading misinformation.
River is my faw so far looking forward to learn some cool tricks from you guys :D and thx for this wide i so far love this game despite its a hard one XD
At 11:25... When placing presence on the island, are you allowed to cascade them in the same turn like you did or do you have to place them in this case one land space from the original presence at the start of the spirit phase/growth.
sorry it's been a couple of years since i've played the game, and i don't remember specifics. maybe ask here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/162886/spirit-island/forums/66
Hmm, looks like the designers draw inspiration from Hayao Miyazaki films. By the way Rahdo, have you tried "Starship Catan"? It's a very good two player game which don't involve conflict between players. Tom Vasel has reviewed it in 2012 in The Dice Tower.
While watching that video as the German version of spirit island will be released this summer... I was wondering... Why did you get rid of your board game table?
This is a great solo game. It is the top solo game for many people over on BGG. It is vying with Mage Knight as the best heavy euro solo game. If you don't want a heavy euro then it's not for you.
Got it a few weeks ago and already played it 5 times, you were absolutely right, this is my favourite game now up there with Arkham Horror: The card game and Kingdom Death Monster.
Normalement, cela signifie la maladie, mais dans le contexte que Rahdo utilisait, il a suivi sa déclaration en ajoutant qu'elle était causée par l'agriculture
I would love to see this game implemented with a different theme, like with ghosts haunting and scaring people in a mansion house or in a city... The current theme seemed a bit charged and made my eyes roll up a little bit...
Bought the game this weekend because of your video and got 3 playthroughs! 2 solo spirits and 1 dual spirit with my wife. It rained the whole weekend so was a perfect reason to play all weekend long
Thanks for such a good run through - the style really feels like how I would think/plan during a game
This game looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait to get my hand on a copy.
Perfect runthrough. Great way to understand rules.
Such a great looking game with huge growth and replay value. Very unique and fresh approach
I thought I was more discerning at this point in my hobby...but this is must-have on sight from the art alone! What a beautiful game. :)
Grabbed this from my FLGS yesterday. The sticker was a little shocking but I think I can get it played frequently. My wife will enjoy the theme, and my gaming group will like it bc they enjoyed Sentinels. Thanks again for the video!
Just FYI, you can't play a card you can't afford.
The boon only gives you the power AFTER spirit phase.
So, the energy is only useful for future plays, including when cards give spirits extra card plays.
If it was at 24:35 it was already noted in the Klingon Subtitles that it was a goof. Cheers
The most interesting and easy to follow playthrough I've found! Thank you for the introduction! It was great hearing your thought process and camera focus on w.e you were speaking Abt at the moment rather than a full view. And your excitement in playing the game! Looking forward to watching the extended version. Def getting this game. Thanks! Do you have an affiliated link for the game?
thank you! i really should set up amazon affiliate links, but i've never gotten around to it. but i did set up the 'view products' thing on youtube itself which you can see on some platforms (or here's a direct link): th-cam.com/users/productE_g_11j68phmc_?pbp=ggFSChBkM2QzYTEzZDU4YmUzODAyEhhVQ29MdlU2bzNKbkUzNDF1UEFROUtDVVEaETNwLXByb2R1Y3QtcGlja2VyIA8ogf0GMgtmUVp4bGo1OWstc4oBAggKkgEnKhhVQ29MdlU2bzNKbkUzNDF1UEFROUtDVVFCC2ZRWnhsajU5ay1zogEnCgtmUVp4bGo1OWstcxIYVUNvTHZVNm8zSm5FMzQxdVBBUTlLQ1VR
thanks for thinking of it! :)
Great job, as always! I hadn't thought about the area control aspect so much. You explained the overall flow of the game really well.
Is this the right place to leave minor gameplay goofs?
0:58: Minor point, but for two players the boards should be set up a little differently. Basically, the coasts should be as close together as possible.
3:32: Each spirit has a "starting board", and places their initial presence only on that board. The two lands where Vital Strength of Earth has presence should be on the same board. (This will matter more for a game with more than 2 players.)
14:21: This isn't your fault at all, but that version of Land of Haunts and Embers has a mistake: it's supposed to always add Blight. Otherwise it's very powerful, as you noticed.
21:41: I don't think any of the Fear cards are supposed to be harmful, did that happen to you? They do vary a lot in their usefulness in a given situation.
22:27 and 27:04: When you repeat a power it needs to act on the same space it did before. So you can't push Explorers from two separate regions.
24:35: You can't actually use power you get on a turn for powers that turn: you need to pay the energy for powers at the beginning of the turn, during the "choose powers" phase.
+Dylan Thurston noted... thank you
Just an update for people coming here now that the game is out: When you repeat a power you may make different choices, including a different target land.
You can absolutely use a repeat power on two different spots. From the rules: "if a repeat specifies where to use it, obey those instructions. Otherwise, you can choose any valid target by the usual rules, including the same target as its first use."
Also you can definitely use powers you get that turn. The order is: Grow, Gain Energy, Play/Pay for Power Cards.
Review rules closer before spreading misinformation.
@@MichaelMcDonald714 Dylan Thurston is one of the developers so yeah I think he was speaking based off an earlier set of rules
@@steelbeard151 other than this and being able to play powers on the turn you get it was there anything else that changed from Thurston's list?
River is my faw so far looking forward to learn some cool tricks from you guys :D and thx for this wide i so far love this game despite its a hard one XD
At 11:25... When placing presence on the island, are you allowed to cascade them in the same turn like you did or do you have to place them in this case one land space from the original presence at the start of the spirit phase/growth.
sorry it's been a couple of years since i've played the game, and i don't remember specifics. maybe ask here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/162886/spirit-island/forums/66
I love Rahdo. Rahdo is great. But does anyone else feel compelled to play his instructional videos at 75% speed?
=D
makes me sound drunk :)
5:13 and another explorer should show up on the rightmost wetland too. (he notices it a few seconds later, btw)
Do your villagers have an affinity for orange soda? ;) Great video!
Hmm, looks like the designers draw inspiration from Hayao Miyazaki films.
By the way Rahdo, have you tried "Starship Catan"? It's a very good two player game which don't involve conflict between players. Tom Vasel has reviewed it in 2012 in The Dice Tower.
+nanorider426 we did try it once when we first got into boardgaming, and i can't for the life of me remember why it didn't really click with us
That's too bad because it's a great game. How about you pick it up and do a runthrough now?
+nanorider426 too many other games to learn, play and film! i do have requests.rahdo.com though for taking requests :)
Ah, I have to check that out. ^^
Where can i get this looks so good! Great runthrough. I luv ur channel and vids. So helpful. Thanku.
Water Fire Air and Earth frikken magnets how do they work :D
While watching that video as the German version of spirit island will be released this summer... I was wondering... Why did you get rid of your board game table?
faq.rahdo.com #17 :)
rahdo argh, should use search but scroll manually next time. Thanks!
You should do Meko Card Games Farm Game next
looks way fun
Is this good as a solo game?
haven't tried it that way, but i expect it would be fine.
This is a great solo game. It is the top solo game for many people over on BGG. It is vying with Mage Knight as the best heavy euro solo game. If you don't want a heavy euro then it's not for you.
Got it a few weeks ago and already played it 5 times, you were absolutely right, this is my favourite game now up there with Arkham Horror: The card game and Kingdom Death Monster.
You probably know by now, since this post was a year old.. but not only is it a good solo game.. it’s one of the best!
My favourite solo game!
Anyone knows how Blight would translate in french in this context?
terres agricoles utilisées?
Greg Brown Ca m'étonnerait. Ca ne fait pas vraiment de sens. Si c'était terre polué ce serait mieux
c'est la terre. il dit que la terre est ruinée par l'agriculture
Ahh ok là je comprends
Normalement, cela signifie la maladie, mais dans le contexte que Rahdo utilisait, il a suivi sa déclaration en ajoutant qu'elle était causée par l'agriculture
JEN JEN JEN! LOL!!!
I would love to see this game implemented with a different theme, like with ghosts haunting and scaring people in a mansion house or in a city... The current theme seemed a bit charged and made my eyes roll up a little bit...