How to Play On Mars - Official Tutorial from Gaming Rules!

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024

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  • @acgeek1120
    @acgeek1120 5 років тому +111

    1:14 set up
    7:22 game overview
    9:12 main action - general rules
    11:16 orbit action - resupplies
    12:26 orbit action - get new technology
    14:34 orbit action - R&D
    16:33 orbit action - get a blueprint
    17:38 orbit action - landing pot
    18:16 colony action - control centre (move robot/rover)
    20:18 colony action - construct building (resources tile / shelter tile); includes LSS
    28:52 colony action - upgrade building with blueprint
    30:47 colony action - unlock spaceship
    32:25 colony action - hiring scientist/claim earth contract
    34:30 executive action
    38:01 shuttle phase
    41:38 mission
    42:21 private goals
    43:33 end of game

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +11

      Thanks. Beat me to it!

    • @Tyrogandio
      @Tyrogandio 5 років тому +2

      @@GamingRulesVideos can you pin this comment please?

    • @tah27891
      @tah27891 Рік тому

      When you use the landing pot action, you skip step 1... but do you still get the bonus from the turn order spot and collect your workers from the surface?

    • @coreyredmon5611
      @coreyredmon5611 5 місяців тому

      @@GamingRulesVideosCan you copy these to the video description for built in chapters in the video player?

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 місяців тому

      @@coreyredmon5611 That has already been done (years ago), but it doesn't appear to be working. Not sure why. Let me try and fix it.

  • @StarpunkPrime
    @StarpunkPrime 2 роки тому +5

    Vital Lacerda and Paul Grogan: name a more iconic duo. Thanks, legend!

  • @SanderPastoor
    @SanderPastoor 6 місяців тому +2

    This has been one of the best board game tutorials I've ever seen. I got On Mars a few days ago, watched one other tutorial and still felt lost. This video was so well structured and paced however, that I feel completely confident to set it up and play a game. Thank you so much for how much work this must have been to make!

  • @pennincao
    @pennincao 5 років тому +118

    I am so impressed Paul. You did an outstanding job. You always produce top notch work but this might be your best to date. I can’t wait to play.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +19

      Thanks Chris. A few people have said that. I actually feel that with my last few videos, each one has been my best yet, but this one certainly required a lot of effort and I'm very happy with the end result :)

  • @RebeccaJensenRunBosco
    @RebeccaJensenRunBosco 3 роки тому +23

    This is a masterful explanation! Perhaps the best board game how-to I've ever watched!

  • @Viterman83
    @Viterman83 4 роки тому +8

    I personally think I could never got how to play the game without this video, just by the rulebook. Best regards from Russia!

  • @PwndNewbie
    @PwndNewbie 3 роки тому +15

    This is one of the best online gaming tutorials I have ever seen for any game. Great job.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @drasher25
      @drasher25 2 роки тому

      Agreed. For the first time ever, I used this video to teach a game rather than do it myself.

  • @alextyson2418
    @alextyson2418 4 роки тому +4

    Easily one of the most underrated channels for tabletop games! Succinct and easy to follow even for a monster game like this. Very impressive Paul!

  • @prestieb
    @prestieb 4 роки тому +9

    Excellent coverage of the rules for an extremely complicated game with top shelf cinematography and editing as always. Keep up the great work Paul!

  • @ketzer0815
    @ketzer0815 5 років тому +21

    I like the Easter eggs on the shelf in the background. Some nice mars related films you got there 🤓

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +6

      Want to know a secret. I own none of these DVD's :)

  • @fundip533
    @fundip533 5 років тому +4

    Wow. I can’t WAIT to get my copy. Every time you explain a new rule I’m like “oooooh that’s so clever”

  • @winghong3
    @winghong3 5 років тому +14

    I've always been a fan of Vital Lacerda designed games. Man, this really is shaping up to be another fascinating brain-burner for sure! Great video on teaching the game.

  • @Rbfbisixnwjaodbbejwdh
    @Rbfbisixnwjaodbbejwdh Рік тому

    The best explanation of On Mars that one could have ever made. After trying to figure out how to play the game myself and to teach my friend later on, I realised how much effort was put in to make this video, The explanation is so streamlined and answer all of the questions that I had when I was reading the rule book myself.

  • @bung1975
    @bung1975 7 днів тому

    Got this a few weeks ago, and am planning a learning game soon, and this video is excellent! I love how the Mars references in the background change.

  • @CritsHappen
    @CritsHappen 5 років тому +11

    Fabulous! I love how the movie on the shelf changes constantly too. That’s a great touch. The rulebook was great as was this. Thanks for all your hard and great work Paul!

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +2

      the DVD's change?
      Must have been the cats :)

    • @CritsHappen
      @CritsHappen 5 років тому +1

      @@GamingRulesVideos HA! Clearly... those mischievous little sci-fi fans them :)

  • @Ravenblade460
    @Ravenblade460 4 роки тому +2

    This 45 minute video just saved me several hours of pouring over the rule-book. So excited to now to jump right end and start playing.

  • @IosifStalin2
    @IosifStalin2 Рік тому

    Revisiting the game and astounded how good this tutorial is. This one deserves some sort of Gaming Video Award!

  • @dennisleung463
    @dennisleung463 2 роки тому +1

    Re-watching this again in 2022 for my 2nd game after a long search for my own copy! Thanks Paul for the rulebook as well as the tutorial!!

  • @jimb5903
    @jimb5903 5 років тому +2

    I like reading the rule book as i play through the game for the first time. I follow that with watching a how to play video to see if rules were missed. I will admit... rules were missed. HAHA! Great how to video. You and Watch it Played are always the first channels I check for a how to.

  • @ZebraCatfish73
    @ZebraCatfish73 3 роки тому +2

    Really good How To Play breakdown. Nice work. Love how the movie on the shelf changed. (The Martian, Total Recall, Red Planet etc…) Nice touch! :)

  • @cwb95k
    @cwb95k 3 роки тому +2

    Very well done video for a highly complicated game. Thanks for taking the time to do this and clearly pushing through the process of wrapping one's head around all the intricacies.

  • @karaokevideos5418
    @karaokevideos5418 4 роки тому +2

    I’m so glad I don’t have to learn solely from the rule book! Thank you

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  4 роки тому

      Karaoke Videos although I think the rulebook is good ;)

  • @YraGhore
    @YraGhore 5 років тому +4

    That's a lot of different Mars movies on the background of each section! Amazing video as usual Paul!

  • @robertyoung8615
    @robertyoung8615 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for your videos. While I get everything I need from reading the rules you take my confidence in interpretation of them from 10 to 100 every time. You certainly are not the only one making videos like this but you are by far the best hands down.

  • @anarchist_parable
    @anarchist_parable 2 роки тому

    I watch a lot of channels and this was the most concise explanation of this game.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  2 роки тому

      Thanks. And yeah... it is concise, but people don't think that because the video is sooo long :)

  • @Gutock
    @Gutock 4 роки тому +2

    You made this game SO understandable. Thank you so much, looking forward to playing this soon, and I was initially quite intimidated... until I saw Paul Grogan was on the job! Keep up the excellent work!

  • @lindsey3057
    @lindsey3057 5 років тому +1

    Seriously well done. I just played this game at PAX unplugged and was totally hooked, and this rules explanation is phenomenal. I’m just going to have my friends watch this, no way I can teach it this well!

  • @orlando.N4
    @orlando.N4 5 років тому +5

    Brilliant game-Brilliant teach!!
    U've really taken tutorial videos to another level with this one, Paul...
    Bravo!!!

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +2

      Thanks, I had a really good feeling about this one, which is why I took my time :)

  • @Thomas.Leuthard
    @Thomas.Leuthard 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent Tutorial. We just recognized some mistakes from the first round we played. Thanks Paul.

  • @tommythecat314
    @tommythecat314 4 роки тому +1

    My compliments for a thorough overview of the gamerules, good pronounciation, useful examples of a action and a good video montage! Seeing an image with the status of things before and after the action really helps out!

  • @godzilla614UT
    @godzilla614UT 5 років тому +3

    Great job Paul. Exactly what I needed to get started! I also appreciate where you put an emphasis on the strategy - why X is important.

  • @hanseathl
    @hanseathl 5 років тому +4

    Marvelous Paul! Another outstanding rules explanation. Thank you. Nice twist with the changing Movieboxes in the board behind you 😉

  • @ningaubleotse171
    @ningaubleotse171 5 років тому +2

    Brilliant rules guide. The strategy tips and hints on things to watch out for are also greatly appreciated! Thanks, Paul.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +3

      I had the advantage with this game of being one of the developers, playtesters, and having demoed it about 20 times to various groups :)

  • @TheSpiritCarriesOn
    @TheSpiritCarriesOn 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much! Not every detail sunk in, because I'm tired from work, but I'm excited to try this game with friends tomorrow. Changing films and books on the shelf was a nice touch, I appreicate it ;]

  • @chinchetasdeluz
    @chinchetasdeluz 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the tutorial. The game really looks hard to learn even with the help of this video, so I guess I will need to watch it several times.

  • @beeasinbob
    @beeasinbob 5 років тому +1

    Yup amazing production! We also learned about the BBC T.V. series "Life on Mars" :) -- mainly because my daughter insisted the prop was a board game.

  • @금사과911
    @금사과911 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @rigelrafuse2044
    @rigelrafuse2044 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing rules! Clear and helpful!

    • @sxking
      @sxking 2 роки тому

      Amazing comment! Very nice and complementary!

  • @tomplaysboardgames6825
    @tomplaysboardgames6825 3 роки тому

    Brilliant stuff Paul, just about to play for the first time. I have not felt so intimidated about learning a game for years but as usual you've produced a brilliant tutorial. Intimidation has turned to excitement.

  • @Rodfromthespace
    @Rodfromthespace 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for the video, it's the best video for learning how to play "On Mars".
    It's clear, and visual.
    Thank you.

  • @jehprb
    @jehprb 5 років тому +5

    Brilliant - even more excited for this one to arrive now!

  • @bearleeleagle7170
    @bearleeleagle7170 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, Paul. Awesome explanation! Amazing how you manage to structure this huge amount of information in a way that (even) I can follow. Great work! :)

  • @Dwiggy4444
    @Dwiggy4444 2 роки тому

    Well done! Well organized, clearly presented and full of helpful visual cues. Excellent work, Paul!

  • @rabbitfishboy9304
    @rabbitfishboy9304 4 роки тому +1

    Paul - Top video! I dread to think how long it took to do, but quality as always!

  • @Feldingor
    @Feldingor 5 років тому +3

    Phenomenal rules video, Paul! Thank you for your passion. It shows!

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому

      I'm glad it shows as I'm extremely passionate about what I do :) Very often too much.

  • @voyager5333
    @voyager5333 Рік тому

    You Sir, are a machine :) Such a complex game explained crystal clear (as always). Each aspect is shown in great detail. I'm getting my copy tomorrow. I enjoyed this video a lot, and will probably be coming back to it for reference a lot. Thanks!

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a comment. Hope the video helps. I recommend watching it again after your first couple of plays.

  • @wardenakfiles
    @wardenakfiles 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for another great rules video. Imagine, I spent maybe 2-3 weeks on and off learning the game. Than Yesterday made my wife play it with me. She freaking beat me 135 to 83.

  • @boardgamecloset
    @boardgamecloset 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the great video. I know this had to take a lot of work to make. We are playing this tomorrow and you have got me ready to play!

  • @skipper2206
    @skipper2206 5 років тому +2

    WAW !! You always find a way to explain very well and very usefull, even a such complicated game as this one.... it seems more complex than Lisboa... But now everything is clear in my head.. ready to explain to my mates !! THANKS !

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +1

      I would say it is more complex than Lisboa. Thanks for the kind words, videos like this take a long time to create, and a lot of the time is spent in the planning stages, scripting, storyboarding, etc.

    • @jimb5903
      @jimb5903 5 років тому

      I found this game far easier than Lisboa. I feel like the iconography and flow of this game is better.

  • @mystemo1980
    @mystemo1980 5 років тому +1

    Great job. Detailed but clear rulebook but you smoothed it out with this vid

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comments on the rulebook - I worked on that too :)

    • @mystemo1980
      @mystemo1980 5 років тому

      @@GamingRulesVideos Oh that's awesome. I've set up the game... now taking a deep breath to dive in :)

  • @stogrady
    @stogrady 4 роки тому +1

    Tremendous video! Big thanks for the excellent breakdown of this complex game.

  • @dranton1
    @dranton1 5 років тому +3

    Paul, thank you for the terrific video. I've read the rules which are well done, but this video really makes it clear how to play the game, although the strategies will be an ongoing discovery. I did have one clarification though -- when we first build a mine complex (2+ mines), we get to put a progress cube down in that fifth column showing the mineral, correct? However, that does not advance the LSS. I think that is right, but it is not really mentioned in the rulebook or the video, so I wanted to be sure.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +1

      I thought I did mention that in the rulebook and video, but you are correct. The first time you create or expand a mine complex, you get to put your Mine progress cube into the progress area. The LSS doesn't change, as Mines are not part of the LSS. So yep, looks like you got it right :)

  • @PhilipWibbing
    @PhilipWibbing 2 місяці тому

    UA-cam could implement an LTU-button (Lacerda Thumbs Up-button), which you could klick any time you watch one of Paul's videos to refresh the rules of a Vital Lacerda game and which increases the Thumbs-up-count by one.

  • @mikefoster6018
    @mikefoster6018 2 роки тому

    Walked past you at the UK Games Expo and bought On Mars right at that stand you were near :) Didn't say hi, as I didn't want to bother you. But I'm definitely watching your rules explanation. Good stuff.

  • @andrewstroud9745
    @andrewstroud9745 2 роки тому

    Great video. Also, I do believe I saw the cover for War of the Worlds, as narrated by the one and only Richard Burton. Classic. Let’s go Thunder Child.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  2 роки тому

      The orchestral version of WotW is one of my favourite things in the whole world.

  • @popgas3821
    @popgas3821 2 роки тому

    Thanks to this video I'm more than willing to power through for this monster of a game. Just waiting for my copy to finally arrive. Thanks!

  • @simicsigacica
    @simicsigacica 4 роки тому +1

    Dear Paul! You did an outstanding job. We learned the game from your video. Thank you! :)

  • @saurontl_
    @saurontl_ 8 місяців тому

    Paul Grogan rules! Eternal thanks for the best explanation videos ever. Cheers from Brazil. 🎉

  • @FeeltheBoard
    @FeeltheBoard 4 роки тому +1

    Freaking master! After reading the rulebook your video is the cherry on top! PERFECT!

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  4 роки тому

      thanks!

    • @UnCompress_
      @UnCompress_ 3 роки тому +1

      I like to work the other way around. I love the video to have a quick feeling of the rules and then I will dive in the book to let it all sink in. This video is also great to have a quick update on the rules if you haven't played the game in a while.

  • @pincao
    @pincao 5 років тому +2

    Great job Paul ! Well done.

  • @acidfloyd2
    @acidfloyd2 2 роки тому

    This is a great explanation video for a very complicated game. Nice work!

  • @CanHammer
    @CanHammer Рік тому +1

    watched this a few times now and only just realized the little movie box at the top right changes

  • @salvatoredelpopolo1811
    @salvatoredelpopolo1811 4 роки тому +4

    You’re a legend, Paul! Succinct and detailed 👌

  • @beansperkins
    @beansperkins 5 років тому +3

    Amazing. I'm gonna need to use this to make teaching notes. Usually I have a strict order I like to teach thing in but this game requires some sidebars, and you chose them perfectly to make this make sense.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +2

      Thanks. I spent a long time working out what I thought was the best order to teach things in.

  • @feijee8937
    @feijee8937 9 місяців тому

    Very well explained...as usual...i still need holidays now to digest the rules 😀

  • @Kilerazn423
    @Kilerazn423 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Monumental feat for this game

  • @southernfriedgamenight4304
    @southernfriedgamenight4304 4 роки тому +1

    This was an amazing rules explanation dude, nice job.

  • @geurt681
    @geurt681 4 роки тому +1

    Really a very well done video Paul. Thanks for that. P.S. I liked the dvd’s changing all the time :-)

  • @ryanvalencia6745
    @ryanvalencia6745 2 роки тому

    Echoing all the comments here. Fantastic tutorial. Thanks Paul!

  • @robertaddorisio2010
    @robertaddorisio2010 5 років тому +1

    that box is either massive or its a forced perspective hahaha very excited for this to arrive! great video, paul

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому +1

      It's the same size box as the other games from Vital and EGG (i.e. massive) :)

    • @jimb5903
      @jimb5903 5 років тому

      It's massive

  • @pierrebrami1408
    @pierrebrami1408 5 років тому +1

    13:11 I've notice one little missing thing Paul, maybe i'm wrong but it seems to me you did not mentioned it. You say that minerals can be used as wild card resources and can be used as anyone of the 4 other resources. It's true but there's an exception to that. It's when you complete a contract. You must have exactly the resources required to do so. I think it's not possible to explain everything but i think this is important :-)

  • @pintachan7178
    @pintachan7178 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video. Thanks!

  • @SparkyHelper
    @SparkyHelper 4 роки тому +3

    I don't even want to play this anymore based on the sheer amount of setup! XD

    • @blastalldaybitch
      @blastalldaybitch 3 роки тому

      Been writing down the rules for a week now, just starting to under stand how the buildings work, and bot/rovers. Now i must understand executive actions, cant wait to terrorize my family with this game.

  • @zooplankton66
    @zooplankton66 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great video! I got a question regarding R&D action(14:36), if developing the same tile twice, does it have to move to an empty spaces on each step? Let's say column +3's two spaces are both occupied and I have a tile at column +2, can I move it twice to column +4(if there's an empty space at +4)? Or I need to move one of the tiles on +3 first? Thanks.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  2 роки тому

      Each movement is a separate thing, so yeah, each move must be to an empty space.

  • @ferngast
    @ferngast 4 роки тому

    Hi Paul,
    Thank you for an excellent video. About to play my first game soon.
    Did you make a mistake at 30:28?
    You are efficiently upgrading 3 buildings but is the Aqueduct upgrade correctly placed?
    It is a level 3 blueprint but you upgraded a single aqueduct.
    Thank you again for your excellent and very clear tutorials.

  • @jeffrhind175
    @jeffrhind175 5 років тому +1

    Well done Paul!!! Looking forward to my copy arriving!

  • @jesseirwin2607
    @jesseirwin2607 2 роки тому

    Absolute legend Paul! Absolute legend

  • @elqord.1118
    @elqord.1118 3 роки тому

    Wow, Paul what an outstanding teach. I feel like I could play this game now

  • @adamoneill_mortgagepro
    @adamoneill_mortgagepro 10 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for this great explaination!

  • @MrPostm
    @MrPostm 5 років тому +3

    Changing movie covers... clever

  • @KimDahl77
    @KimDahl77 5 років тому +2

    Yes! This is the kind of content I like :)

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  5 років тому

      It's good to be back. Just gotta work on my marketing :)

  • @RulebooksForYou
    @RulebooksForYou 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video! Thank you!

  • @Joolsov1
    @Joolsov1 4 роки тому

    In the setup - how is order for placing and revealing starting buldings? First reveal starting building on the map, or first players places their starting shelter (and starting buildings are unrevealed)?

  • @chrysalos
    @chrysalos 4 роки тому

    great video . Clear, precise, even for a french player not totally fluent in english. hold on!!

    • @pierrebrami1408
      @pierrebrami1408 4 роки тому

      Olivier BON en même temps la vidéo est traduite en français donc j’espère qu’elle est accessible pour un français ^^

  • @mastermafyn3996
    @mastermafyn3996 4 роки тому +1

    Good job....Damn good, bloody good , damn good job!

  • @elijahfuller9693
    @elijahfuller9693 5 років тому +2

    Great explanation for this complex game, I'm supposed to receive this tomorrow. Just curious how likely is it to get the LSS lvl 5 to end the game?

  • @pateshghy8542
    @pateshghy8542 4 роки тому

    Anyone else missing the piece of the board to house the blueprint cards shown at 2:15 in this video?

  • @alexanderraach6684
    @alexanderraach6684 2 роки тому

    Amazing excellent tutorial... thanks a lot for that!

  • @christopheraynauddelage1656
    @christopheraynauddelage1656 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the best explication for this game! It's very clear and this is a good access for a great Game!

  • @bastismusikbutze7450
    @bastismusikbutze7450 4 роки тому +1

    wow that was a great explanation!

  • @tims287
    @tims287 Рік тому

    Perfect explanation, thanx a lot!

  • @stephaneparis6535
    @stephaneparis6535 20 днів тому

    That was well explained!

  • @Arvias
    @Arvias 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this! We will play this in the weekend!

  • @par7me
    @par7me 4 роки тому +1

    Paul, sorry if this has been asked before. When the end game is triggered you say finish this round then play another round. Does the round consist of one turn for every player or does a round consist of a number of turns depending on where the shuttle is positioned. In other words if the Shuttle is at 3 do we each get another three turns after the end game was triggered or do we only get one more turn no matter where the shuttle is? Thanks in advance.

    • @GamingRulesVideos
      @GamingRulesVideos  4 роки тому +2

      1 round is all players taking a turn and then the shuttle phase.

  • @its_ya__boy_ty8504
    @its_ya__boy_ty8504 2 роки тому

    I got the game but what they didn’t tell me is that it would come with missing pieces a true work of art

  • @portlandgamecraft
    @portlandgamecraft Рік тому

    Nice work! Very helpful!

  • @allaroundtheboard
    @allaroundtheboard 3 роки тому

    Thank you Paul for this great video!

  • @simon9522
    @simon9522 3 роки тому

    Hi Paul, can you give me any good tips about writing a rule book please. I'm always creating new games but struggle to write the rules properly.

  • @wicked8576
    @wicked8576 5 років тому

    wow, amazing rules video for an amazing game.. can't wait to play it! got it two days ago.. :D I hope it won't burn my brain too much though.. ^^ love it already!

  • @evanstreater6096
    @evanstreater6096 4 роки тому

    I've been really hit-and-miss with Vital's games (CO2 being the real low point, sadly, as I love the theme), but thought The Gallerist was alright and really enjoyed Lisboa, and this one looks pretty good, but just a matter of finding a victim or 2. Great job with the video as always!