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Glory to Rome, Innovation and Airlines Europe
After an eight month hiatus Unfussy Board Games returns to finish the Collection Cull series of videos.
This time I will be taking a look at the card games Glory to Rome and Innovation. Also, I will be talking about a board game beauty, Airline Europe. In the video I share my thoughts as I decide whether to keep or cull these games and quite a few others.
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Indonesia, Clash of Cultures, Caylus and Age of Empires III
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Welcome to the seventh in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce a board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking about what I’m going to keep and what’s got to go. It might help you think about what games you like! Why am I doing this? There are games that I love that I haven’t played in a long time and so maybe if I get rid of some games then I might ...
My City, Cloud City, Just One, Codenames, Dixit and Take it Easy.
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Welcome to the sixth in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce a board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking about what I’m going to keep and what’s got to go. And it might help you think about what games you like. Why am I doing this? Personal. A year ago I moved to the country where there aren’t many board gamers around. So I don’t need so many gam...
Arkwright, Trismegistus and The Voyages of Marco Polo
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Welcome to the fifth in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce a board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking about what I’m going to keep and what’s got to go. So it might help you think about what games you like. Why am I doing this? I don’t have time to play all these games! In this video I will consider whether to keep the games: Trismegistus, Ark...
Yellow and Yangtze, Isle of Cats, Babylonia, Agricola and Troyes
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Welcome to the fourth in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce my board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking about what to keep and what is going to go. So it might help you think about what games you like. Why am I doing this? To make room for new games! Surely, it’s inevitable that after playing a game 10 times it doesn’t have the same appeal. Mo...
Exit, Unlock, Micro Macro, Letter Jam and Gambit 7
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Welcome to the third in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce a board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking as I decide what to keep and what’s going to go and it might help you think about what games you like. Why am I doing this? Some of my games will never get played. Should you keep games if they are not being played? We keep books on the shelf ...
Gaia Project, Keyflower and Barrage.
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Welcome to the second in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce a board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking as I decide what to keep and what needs to go. And it might help you think about what you like in a board game. Why am I doing this? Board games are nothing if not voluminous. I want to reclaim some space! Today’s games for consideration are ...
Sleeping Gods, Azul, The Crew & The Key
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Welcome to the first in a series of videos in which I, a board game enthusiast, try to reduce a board game collection by half. I will explain my thinking as I decide what to keep and what will have to go and it might help you think about what games you like. Why am I doing this? I tend to forget that games are for PEOPLE to play. Too often I have bought the hot new board game without thinking -...
Agricola Bubulcus Game Session Highlights
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This shows a game session of Agricola Revised Edition using the Bubulcus deck. This is not a playthru, rather it is a 10 minute edit of the game from one player's point of view. Enjoy! Agricola decks: Artifex, Bubulcus, Corbarius, Dulcinaria, Consul Dirigens.
Gaia Project Beginner Strategy Tutorial
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So you have listened to the rules tutorial for the strategy board game Gaia Project. Would you like some idea about how to take your first few turns? I guess you would because, if the game is going to last a couple of hours, you don't want screw it up in the first round! Designers: Jens Drögemüller and Helge Ostertag Artist Dennis Lohausen Publisher Feuerland Spiele
Gaia Project Rules Overview
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This is an unfussy rules overview of the board game Gaia Project. This tutorial bases the explanation around what you are trying to achieve in the game. An intuitive approach rather than a video presentation of the rule book. I wanted to make a video which would be useful to people who have been invited to play. For example, if I have been invited to play a game of Gaia project then I don't wan...
Agricola Dulcinaria 2-Player Game Session Highlights
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This 17 minute video aims to capture a game of Agricola using the Dulcinaria deck. It includes some tutorial tips for how to play Agricola Revised Edition. Would you like to see a video for the Artifex, Bubulcus or Corbarius decks? Let me know in the comments! Watch this space to hear about the Consul Dirigens deck which will be coming out Autumn 2021! Agricola is designed by Uwe Rosenberg. Art...
Unfussy Report from the UK Games Expo 2021!
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Saturday afternoon at the UK Games Expo 2021, the biggest board game convention in the UK. Equinox. Magnate The First City. Mini Express. Tinners Trail. Anno 1800. Lost Cities The Roll and Write. Tranquility The Ascent. Rolling Bears.
Glass Road Rules Overview
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This is a tutorial for the board game Glass Road, designed by Uwe Rosenberg. Glass Road is getting a reprint in 2021 thanks to Capstone Games. The art in Glass Road is by Dennis Lohausen (who did the art in Hansa Teutonica). Uwe Rosenberg is the designer of Hallertau, Agricola & New York Zoo.
Translator Meets Targi The Board Game
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Unfussy Board Games plays Targi with Arabic-Dutch Translator Desiree Custers who became fascinated with the Tuareg and the whole Sahara region when she grew up in Burkina Faso. Check out Desiree's blog at: issabramil.wordpress.com/ Twitter @unfussyBG @desicusters Targi is a two-player card game published by Kosmos games. Kosmos Publish The Crew The Quest For Planet Nine. Designed by Andrea Stei...
I Painted my Worker Placement Board Game
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I Painted my Worker Placement Board Game
Targi Rules Overview
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Targi Rules Overview
Agricola Dulcinaria Game Session Highlights
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Agricola Dulcinaria Game Session Highlights
Analysis Paralysis playing Board Games. Let's deal with it!
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Analysis Paralysis playing Board Games. Let's deal with it!
Oxford Historian Meets Lorenzo il Magnifico with Splendor and Azul.
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Oxford Historian Meets Lorenzo il Magnifico with Splendor and Azul.
Medievalist Meets Troyes The Board Game
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Medievalist Meets Troyes The Board Game
On Mars Beginner Strategy Tutorial
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On Mars Beginner Strategy Tutorial
On Mars Rules Overview
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On Mars Rules Overview
World Wildlife Fund Meets Hey, That's My Fish!
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World Wildlife Fund Meets Hey, That's My Fish!
Archaeologist meets Lost Cities The Card Game
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Archaeologist meets Lost Cities The Card Game
Athlete meets Can't Stop
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Athlete meets Can't Stop
Hansa Teutonica Beginner Strategy
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Hansa Teutonica Beginner Strategy
Hansa Teutonica Rules Overview
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Hansa Teutonica Rules Overview
Economist meets Imperial 2030 the board game.
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Economist meets Imperial 2030 the board game.
Unfussy Board Games Purchasing Guide
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Unfussy Board Games Purchasing Guide

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  • @baconboris
    @baconboris 17 днів тому

    You take the milestones last, so in the guru strategy you have to fire the first manager you train.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 14 днів тому

      Really?! So it takes yet another round to get there! Thanks for this.

    • @SirKarlosG
      @SirKarlosG 10 днів тому

      No you don't have to fire the first manager as the trainer milestone cover the cost. As per the rules "If a player at any point in the turn fulfils the requirements of a milestone, he is immediately awarded the milestone card."

    • @SirKarlosG
      @SirKarlosG 10 днів тому

      A further point is payday is phase 5. So you already have the milestone in effect by the time it comes to paying salaries.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 9 днів тому

      @@SirKarlosG Phew! This makes much more sense. I don't think the Guru strategy would work otherwise. Thanks for clarifying.

  • @NoliKannoli
    @NoliKannoli 19 днів тому

    Thanks for making this! My group and I are playing Gaia project for the first time today, so these tips should help me- I mean our group get off to a good start!

  • @davidgatheral792
    @davidgatheral792 Місяць тому

    Perfect rules reminder. Great voice! Thanks!!

  • @NoChoke
    @NoChoke Місяць тому

    At 7:13 you say the coal sits on the mine until other players use it up if it is not connected to a market. What about coal that is on there already but not connected to a market just yet and then you link it to a market. Can it be sold to that market then at that point or does it still just stay there?

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Місяць тому

      Good question. The answer is no. When you link the coal to the market later on remains on the board. There's no way for it to ever flow into the market. The only way it comes off is by players using it.

  • @dougmoore4653
    @dougmoore4653 2 місяці тому

    i was thinking it might be even more advantage to place a town block in that city instead of the first action upgrade. that way EVERY one that does that upgrade will score you

  • @ParlorPunch
    @ParlorPunch 2 місяці тому

    "You're doing great. Hang in there!" 😂 Great job. Thank you for these explanations.

  • @Circaa177
    @Circaa177 3 місяці тому

    Love your videos mate, wish you made more!

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 3 місяці тому

      Been thinking about coming back and your comment is food for thought thanks

  • @SiarheiDzenisevich
    @SiarheiDzenisevich 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the Gaia Project game overview This is indeed good for starters and middle range players

  • @lucasmartins8846
    @lucasmartins8846 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! I'm playing on my own against Little Automa and I keep losing hahaha! I'll use your strategies to overcome that.

  • @waltermatthewberg
    @waltermatthewberg 6 місяців тому

    I guess I gotta get this game. Terra Mystica is my favorite resource/territorial management game and the mechanics of this are so similar I think my friends and I could have a competitive game on our first play.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 6 місяців тому

      I'm not familiar with Terra Mystica but this one is a masterpiece. What I've heard is that it's got a few tweaks to improve on Terra Mystica.

    • @waltermatthewberg
      @waltermatthewberg 6 місяців тому

      @@UnfussyBoardGames my main issue with Terra Mystica is that the board feels a little crowded with 4 people and extremely crowded with 5 people. The races that expand a lot like hobbits aren't good at all with 5 people and Chaos Magicians are excellent because they can just sit in one spot and hoard all the favor tiles for income and cult track points. Then there are the giants that are never good.

  • @chooby100
    @chooby100 6 місяців тому

    Hi sir I am in heathfield

  • @williampow402
    @williampow402 6 місяців тому

    Whats your opinions on monopoly?

  • @choobygaming4life
    @choobygaming4life 6 місяців тому

    Hi sir did not know you liked board games 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Mike-ni2qf
    @Mike-ni2qf 6 місяців тому

    I love this tutorial. Learned this game from your video a couple of years ago. Introducing some new friends to the game and did a search looking for your video - found several others that are all subpar in comparison. Thankfully found yours again by searching my view history - great job, thank you so much!

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much mate! Have fun as you introduce your friends to this classic 😀

  • @Spiethstar
    @Spiethstar 6 місяців тому

    Looking forward to play this game again. Never played it with only 3 players. This way there is so much more opportunity to invest. Cool game and funny to see the log. You running start had them by surprise.

  • @stefangustavsson9
    @stefangustavsson9 6 місяців тому

    Hi. I would very much like to see this video of the amazing board game Gaia Project, but due to the really corny and, for me most irritating music, I can not. Please take away this unnecessary and annoying music so I, and I believe many more board game lovers, could enjoy your videos. When you do I will subscribe to your channel. Thank you in advance.

  • @sandor6211
    @sandor6211 7 місяців тому

    I know this is a 2 year old video but wow what an amazing piece of content. Very valuable information from broad overarching strategy right down to first round tactics. As someone learning and loving Gaia Project I can't thank you enough for the time and effort you put into making this!

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 7 місяців тому

      Who takes the time to comment on a 2 year old video? You are a wild man and I really appreciate you mate!

  • @kosterix123
    @kosterix123 8 місяців тому

    Great first game. I’ll pick it up soon

  • @stevekingswell9143
    @stevekingswell9143 9 місяців тому

    Really cool format, thx

  • @einpivo74einpivo21
    @einpivo74einpivo21 10 місяців тому

    Let's see if I'm able tomorrow to do as you said, and get the right incomes. It will be my second GP game 😉

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 10 місяців тому

      no plan survives first contact with the enemy and all that... 😁

  • @mks1621
    @mks1621 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video> I would like to play the game with 2 players. Do you know the best method. Is blocking off some paths a good idea(keeps it simpler and tighter for two). Yes you could play it each players plays two factions. I saw a picture on BGG of someone who blocked off half of the routes on the england map for a tighter game 2 player game. . has anyone done that ?

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 10 місяців тому

      I can't imagine playing this two player, sorry! The multiplayer interaction is the key success of this game. Save it for multiplayer games and go for something else would be my advice. But I wouldn't be surprised if there's a way to enjoy it with two

  • @shortydancer
    @shortydancer 10 місяців тому

    Whoa this makes Lorenzo so thematic for me now!

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames 10 місяців тому

      Just what I was hoping for so this is a great comment, thanks :-)

  • @caitlincurtis5510
    @caitlincurtis5510 11 місяців тому

    The turn that took around 10:50 😂 ⚰️

  • @DeepFriedDave
    @DeepFriedDave Рік тому

    what platform is this?

  • @mikefoster6018
    @mikefoster6018 Рік тому

    Still my favourite board game, no matter how many others I play.

  • @DeepFriedDave
    @DeepFriedDave Рік тому

    How are you supposed to play? Do you mix the A, B, C, and D decks together into a giant deck and then randomly deal from that giant deck or do you play the game with either the A, B, C or D decks? Or, do you take an equal number of random cards from each deck?

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      I just play with the one deck without mixing decks. I believe each deck is designed that way and has certain card combinations that will be missing if you mix them. I can't remember where I read that. Anyway, there's so much variety in each deck there's no need to mix. Thanks for the question.

    • @DeepFriedDave
      @DeepFriedDave Рік тому

      @@UnfussyBoardGames thanks!

  • @DeepFriedDave
    @DeepFriedDave Рік тому

    Do you play with each deck seperately or do you mix and match decks into one giant deck?

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      I think they are designed to be played separately (maybe it says so in the rule book?) and I am not a maverick when it comes to board games. 🙂

  • @michaelbaker7430
    @michaelbaker7430 Рік тому

    This was awesome, thank you for this.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      You're welcome thanks! I actually went on to play a game with this podcaster which was cool. THere's a bit of a reaction from him at the end of the strategy video.

  • @adrianopontez91
    @adrianopontez91 Рік тому

    That three body problem book on your shelf is great. Btw I'm gonna play this game for the first time today, thanks for the video.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Ha! I meant to have it there the whole video but forgot so that is very well spotted sir.

  • @MarcosAmeri
    @MarcosAmeri Рік тому

    Great video! please make a video of advanced strategies!

  • @Ruloathesome
    @Ruloathesome Рік тому

    Terry if you're at Gridcon this year we can play !!

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Sorry, I won't be there mate. I really appreciate the invite though. Thanks for all your support with this channel. My email is on the about section if you want to message me :-)

  • @RobertKonigsberg
    @RobertKonigsberg Рік тому

    That really landed for me. Thank you.

  • @DJ-ct6so
    @DJ-ct6so Рік тому

    Your multiplayer timer could potentially solve the problem in some points based games. Decide beforehand what's a fair time to deliberate over a move, and (then based on what an average score in the game might be) how many points should be deducted for each minute (or period of X minutes) above that. It's probably not unfair to suggest that a game should test speed of determining strategy rather than merely determining strategy; that's why clocks are used in chess, so why not other games also? It would likely serve to add some extra tension. Depending on how seriously competitive your group is, they could see that as a positive or a negative.

  • @joshgeiger8942
    @joshgeiger8942 Рік тому

    I am going to save this video for a few more plays down the line. I really want t the wisdom now, but I don’t want to spoil the fun of figuring out the puzzle myself. I okayed my third solo game yesterday (I’ve only played solo) and scored 151 which was my best game so far. But I played as the Firaks and their planetary institute unique ability allowed me to March down the research tracks aggressively and that really helped me. I’m still making some mistakes here and there with rules I think, but I can safely say that this game burns my brain in a way very few have. Sometimes after some extremely dense inner thought and planning my brain almost taps out because it’s got cognitive overload by the sheer processing I’m doing lol. You know I remember as a kid wanting a game that would guarantee that my fate was in my hands totally…. A game whose result would always 100% be about my own decisions and my decisions alone… and this is it. So rad. Liked and subscribed.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      loved reading this comment. In another video I said it was like how a spider can sense the slightest twang on the furthest thread of the web. The game has so much going on while at the same time (through excellent game design and iconography etc) you are just about able to keep track of everything that's going on.

  • @wmarclocher
    @wmarclocher Рік тому

    Just what this newbie needed to understand the basics on how to form a strategy with this game. Being an "introvert" here, I love the Automa engine this game brings with it to help me hone my strategy when there is no one around to get a game going. Thanks a lot and look forward to more videos

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Double appreciation for the comment from the introvert! Thanks mate.

  • @sharingmatters
    @sharingmatters Рік тому

    Great summary. Thanks

  • @scottall71
    @scottall71 Рік тому

    I have been reading and researching this game looking for rules, gameplay, strategies, etc and your explanations gave a lot of helpful tips! I may continue to lose each game I play (LOL) but at least I'd like to have a better understanding of *why* the other players are getting double the points I got. (* and of course improve my outcome.) Overall, games in this genre have many layers and figuring out the components ie: the research tracks, actions, structures, power rotation is key to the decision making.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Nice one Scott. I am glad that you found this video helpful mate. Check out this guy for some guitar outer space themed songs ;-D ua-cam.com/video/WcqKUhU0WDc/v-deo.html

  • @FredzGreen
    @FredzGreen Рік тому

    Gaia project fascinating game. But getting clobbered by veterans dampens the experience somewhat 😅 that's why I came here thanks for the tips!

  • @MafiulRobin
    @MafiulRobin Рік тому

    Played it 500 times in 2 years, mostly with help of Brass Discord. And now it is #1 in BGG.

  • @benjaminnadeau7305
    @benjaminnadeau7305 Рік тому

    What about Russia these days?

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      I watch UK Column News to find out about Russia. I also recommend watching Century of Enslavement by The Corbett report. It turns out this game is a pretty accurate description of current world economics! I hope you are well mate 😃

  • @greginfla_1
    @greginfla_1 Рік тому

    After looking at your channel, you haven’t done too many of the how to videos…. Of all the games how did Hansa get on your radar?

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      It's been a favourite for some years and I had taught it a good few times by the time the reprint was published. I thought, "I should make a video about that!" and jumped to it. My How to Videos don't get recommended because there's too much out there on UA-cam.

    • @greginfla_1
      @greginfla_1 Рік тому

      @@UnfussyBoardGames yeah, I know they’re hard work, but your format is a little different… In a good way. I think about creating my own UA-cam channel on BoardGames called “… hear myself talk channel… “ ; there are so many channels. I’m sure only my kids will watch my videos; maybe.

    • @greginfla_1
      @greginfla_1 Рік тому

      @@UnfussyBoardGames well, I’m just glad I was looking up Hansa rules last night and found your channel.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      @@greginfla_1 "...hear myself talk channel..." Sounds intriguing! Sounds like a different format also!

  • @greginfla_1
    @greginfla_1 Рік тому

    Dude, so clear and concise..... very refreshing format. My only susgestion is add time stamps on rule topics 3:41 displacment rules

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Wow, I didn't know about these - seriously! :-D Thank you for your comments.

  • @Ultra_Kuma
    @Ultra_Kuma Рік тому

    Scenario 1 Turn 1 You (start player): Develop Scenario 2 Turn 1 Player A: Develop Player B: Develop You: Take a loan Scenario 3 Turn 1 Player A: Develop Player B: Develop You: Build a Canal Turn 2 You: Take a loan & build a steam engine

  • @douglasamell5777
    @douglasamell5777 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for the clarity of your description as I am on the fence about getting this game.

  • @ClarkPotter
    @ClarkPotter Рік тому

    Great guest! Really enjoyed this real world background for the game. Loved the imagery included during the discourse as well. You're doing a neat thing here. Keep it up. Sub'd.

  • @michaelsannar3690
    @michaelsannar3690 Рік тому

    nice job

  • @Darkthur
    @Darkthur Рік тому

    Welcome back, sir! Definitely good news! Very glad to see the final chapter to the series and some very interesting thoughts on the hobby! Can't wait to see what's coming next...

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Thank you Arturo. Indeed, there's been a change in perspective. Thanks for hearing me out.

  • @andrzejpoisson9929
    @andrzejpoisson9929 Рік тому

    Back to business. So happy 🎉. Huge hug from France

  • @jjoedick
    @jjoedick Рік тому

    I could misunderstand the rules, but your example of initial build of mines shows you dropping one at range of 2, not 1. I’m not certain how you could drop one there.

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      Thanks Jim. I'm not sure to which example you are referring. You can get range 2 by spending QIC or by using a round booster right from the start. Also, you can spend your first turn getting 2 additional QIC by advancing up the navigational range track. I have a rules video for this game of which I am quite proud and this is not that video. Which is to say that rules are not the focus of this video. But still, I don't want to be confusing people and so it's good to have this comment here. Thanks.

    • @jjoedick
      @jjoedick Рік тому

      @@UnfussyBoardGames I enjoyed the video...thank you. It is one of my favoirte games. I just purchased the fan expansion that includes TI4 factions.....pumped to play this.

  • @weenewsboy
    @weenewsboy Рік тому

    Isn't it better if you are start player to take out loan? This means you will be start player again since you didn't buy anything and can develop a steam engine right away. If not first and people develop same thing. If last and all develop then canal is fine as what you said happens.(which is the best outcome for last player)

    • @UnfussyBoardGames
      @UnfussyBoardGames Рік тому

      I found it very satisfying to take out a loan and pay it off in the same turn, not losing anything from negative income. But your suggestion is foolproof and probably wiser in a competitive game.