When buying a game my decision is heavily influenced by whether or not you've done a video on how it's played! I know it may be a lot of work but it's greatly appreciated by me and my family. Thank you!
It's amazing that you always respond to comments even on seven year old videos! Really shows how much love and effort is put into this channel! Btw great video. Such high quality even back in 2014 :)
I truly enjoy your format. I like how your instructional videos waste little time explaining the important points. So many youtube reviewers spend 30+ minutes explaining gameplay that can be done in ten. You rock!
I had a woman at my church say that her young son got it for Christmas and she was confused. I said I would look for a how-to video and hoped you would have it! Now I can send her this link. Thank you, as usual, for being so clear and thorough. I also really appreciate your smile and cheerfulness as you explain!!
Nice to see the finished version of this game. I watched your Come and Play video where you previewed this one and thought it looked like lots of fun. Thank you very much for taking the time to show us this one and I look forward to seeing many more wonderful games in the months to come.
This was great! I'm an old school game person and have a tough time with new games where collecting and combining is necessary. You made how it's done crystal clear. You have a new subscriber.
I love, love, love this game. Managed to play a demo copy a few months back and fell in love with it. I bugged the folks at IDW at GenCon about the contests/give aways they were having... Alas no dice. Nice work Rodney!
Thank you for doing these videos! They are incredibly helpful for people like me who have trouble learning how to play a game based off of the instruction booklet!
thanks!!! Didn't really know what to make of this game, but I enjoyed figuring it out. think I'll put this one on my "to buy list".... you really have upgraded the "hobby" by explaining and playing games that are sometimes sooooo complicated and chaotic that the casual gamer might be put off... thanks again.
it introduces a mechanic that sort of sets a 'cool down' on certain buildings and such. It's not a bad expansion, but it's just not as game changing (in a good way) as the 1st expansion :)
hey! just bought the game and love it. Just wanted to make sure its legal to stack the cheese factory with the ranch's to get massive payouts. I actually built three landmarks in one turn that way, winning the game.
Thank you so much for this how-to-play video and the following play-through videos. I was somewhat on the fence about buying this even after all the great reviews, primarily because I would have to get the original Japanese version, and my Japanese is not very good. But these videos showed that it was an excellent and I snapped up the base game and the two expansions. What's more, almost everyone I've introduced the game to is taken with it, and it's a popular choice with the folks I play with.
Thanks so much for your great video. It's so much clearer than the instruction book. I have just got the Bright Lights, Big City edition, so it's easily adapted. I play it with a game club where I teach, so putting on the video is the simplest way to show everyone how to play.
Just bought this game blind as a gift for my mom. It was either that or a Ticket to Ride expansion. While TtR would be the safe option, I wanted to try something new, and I think she'll like it based on this video. The version I bought was the 5th Anniversary Edition, which has some nice large dice and plastic coins. The rule book also has Hybrid Supply and Variable Supply variants. Not sure if yours has those versions listed.
Hi, I have a question. Let's say I have all 3 different purple cards and I roll 6, all 3 cards are activated or do I have to choose which is activated?
if you roll a 3 (and you have a cafe)when you have the shopping mall activated, would you take a 2 coins from the opposite player or 1 from the opposing player (as the cafe says) and one from the bank, or two from the opposing player?
+meliagabrielle This question is a little tricky to answer, as I think there may be some rules issues in the wording. If 'you' roll a 3, you don't activate your own cafe's. Your Cafe's only give 'you' money, when a 3 is rolled by 'someone else'. The shopping Mall boosts the effect of your Cafe's, so if an opponent rolls a 3, and you have a Cafe, you take 2 coins from that opponent.
Old game, but just getting into the hobby. Got a question: If on the starting round you roll a 6. Do you get to dive them? Like 6 times 1, or 3 times 2? Or you just lose the roll? Asuming the second. Thanx Nice explanation of the game, planning on getting it.
Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.
Hey Rodney. How do you play red cards with Shopping Malls active? For example I roll a 3 and an opponent has 2 cafes and a shopping mall built. Do I pay that player 4 coins (2 per cafe) or just 2 coins and he/she gets from the bank?
Hey, when i completed the shopping mall each if your staff which means that have this an this symbol will earn an additional one point "per turn" or just once? Tanks!!!
I really liked your video Rodney; I wasn't really interested in Machi Koro... but now, I actually think it could be a winner. Really look'n forward to the play thru; keep up the awesome work!
Can you buy more than one establishment on your turn? And regarding the business center, you can chose ANY of your openers establishments-minus purple-of your opponents?
Hey Jeremy, you'll find the answer to your first question at 4:14. I'm not quite clear on your second question, could you double check what you wrote and see if there's a way to make that a little clearer?
Great tutorial! Got this game for months now but the instructions that comrs with it is too vague. I have one question: If I flipped the Radio Tower earlier in the game and have a chance to use it, do I get to re-roll the dice after I have, say, bought a ranch, which then gives me sort of two turns during said turn, or am I only able to re-roll if my dice does not affect anyone, myself included? I hope my question made sense.
Hey Michelle, while I do my best to answer all rules questions on my videos, I avoid getting into specific card effects and interactions - it's just a bit too much for me to manage, with all the games I feature. You may want to check with the publisher directly, or check BoardGameGeek to see if there is an answer in the game's forums there.
I noticed you had multiple establishments that had the same number. Like a 3. If I rolled a three, do both cards trigger? Or do I choose one? Thanks in advance!
Question about one of the rules: when it says there is an activation order: red, blue, then purple, does that mean you can use all those colors for one roll, just in that order? Or does it mean you activate red the first time you get that number, then in a different turn, if you roll that same number you can then use blue next, ect?
When you unlock the shopping mall and you receive one coin for ever coffee cup and toast establishment. Does that only happen once, on your turn each round or when that specific number of dice is rolled by any player?
The shopping mall gives you 1 extra coin anytime you would collect money for coffee or toast. So this doesn't happen when you buy it, but instead anytime you would collect for one of those types of symbols. And it only gives you the +1 coin for each of those symbols that you would be collecting money for already on that turn.
So I was just curious if you made a video on this game. (It seems like you've covered every game already) Turns out... I've been playing this game COMPLETELY wrong XD At home, we play with a field of 12 cards (for construction) and a pile. When you buy one of the cards, you refill the 12 and the next player can do their turn. It takes more luck to get the build you are aiming for... Even though I absolutely HATE luck-based games, this makes the game a bit more worth it for me. The official rules seem a bit easy to be honest...? What's your opinion on this? And btw: do you have any tips on extending gameplay? (We're always finished in less than half an hour) Sorry for this long and probably confusing comment 😅 LOVE your tutorials btw. I watch them to decide wether I'm going to buy a game or not. Thanks for your work!
I avoid weighing in on game play preferences. What I like and what someone else likes might be different - but the great thing about a board game, is that once you own it, you can play it however you like :)
+Watch It Played Cool, thanks! Also.. when the Shopping Mall is face up, and the die/dice lands on a "cup" or "bread" establishment, do you get one extra coin for landing on that "cup" or "bread"? Or an extra coin for every "cup" or "bread" establishment you have? Example: I have the Shopping Mall.. I roll a 10 (restaurant). I also have a cafe (3). Do I get one extra coin or two?
Hey Rodney. Another great explanation! This game looks so colorful and fun. Quick question. Is the setup always the same? If so, do you find there are enough viable strategies or "luck of the dice" to keep the game interesting on each play? Thanks.
Question, when activating the shopping mall(where your cafes get an extra coin) let's say I have 3 red cafe cards, and my opponent rolls a 3, do I get 6 coins, from him because it's +1 for each of my cafe cards?
I have a quick question. I've bought machi koro, but I didn't have all the cards shown. I exchanged that one for another, and again all the cards aren't there?
+tOugE100 Are you perhaps buying the expansions for the game and not the base game? The regular game will have the same box and shape as what shows in our intro.
Hi, since I live in Germany I have the german version with rules in German and one thing is not clear to me : a- is there a limit for Establishment cards of the same type a player can get ? Es. can a player get 6 Bakery Cards? Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the video! I’ve played it, but was unsure of whether all your purple cards went into effect when you rolled a six. Would that not totally bankrupt other players?
You still have to roll dice, but if you roll dice and get the 2 or 3 side which would activate your Bakeries, then your Bakeries would each give you an extra coin because of your Shopping Mall.
Excited to finally watch a series before it is finished. Same with my kids. Also, did I notice a change in the cards. Did they change that first goal from rolling 2 dice to rolling 1 or 2 dice?
Rodney, have you had or heard of the issue of the low value cards winning out too quickly? I don't know if we had a rules goof, but going for the higher value cards/engine would lose b/c the small value strategy would get the 4 objectives too quickly. Peace
I'm not sure exactly how to answer your question. The video shows the setup of the establishments around the 1:20 mark. Did you have a specific question about what was shown there?
Rodney, we have played the game now 5 times or so and have really enjoyed it. However, are we the only ones that are realizing that whoever is able to activate the Shopping Mall first typically wins? The winner of the last game was able to activate the shopping mall first, then the next two landmarks without even needing to roll two dice with an activated Train Station. All he had to do to win the next turn was turn was to activate his Train Station with only 4 coins. It seems like we are missing something that will allow the game to last at least long enough for the higher (7-12) buildings to be built. And there seems to be no way to slow an opponent down except for the luck of the dice and if you build the Business Center. Thoughts?
I've found that specific strategies do tend to work better, but then I found a variant of the game that I tend to favor. Its called the 8,9,or 10 card variant. Basically you play the game like the Harbor expansion says to do. 8 establishment card piles for 2 players, 9 card piles for 3 and 10 for 4. You shuffle all the establishments together and separate them into their 10 different piles. I would recommend watching a video about the harbor expansion. It explains it a bit better then I can. Hope that helps!
I think this will be a good alternative to Monopoly for my family! I just wish there was a little more investing in your own property but it still looks really good!
Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully you see a few games on here that might be what you are looking for!
@@WatchItPlayed Thank you for always answering! I appriciate that! Sometimes we can see so many great games, is difficult to choose, specially for a beginner. I will check some more videos. Thank you for your great channel! I love the videos!
I've only played this once, with two players, and it seemed like best strategy is to buy a bunch of the 1-6 buildings and only ever roll one die, otherwise you're spreading yourself too thin. Is that the general idea, or is it different with more people?
I have heard people suggest there are certain collections of buildings that work better, but I think the expansions address this, by having a constantly changing group of buildings to buy from (ie, you don't have the same options each time).
Hey, Rodney's back. And here I thought all the awesomeness of Gen Con this year had killed him. :p I have been waiting on this game. Though as sad as it is to admit, while the game itself seems cool, I am particularly interested in the play mat. It definitely seems to add something to the game.
When buying a game my decision is heavily influenced by whether or not you've done a video on how it's played! I know it may be a lot of work but it's greatly appreciated by me and my family. Thank you!
Sorry for the delayed reply, but I'm just seeing this now and want to thank you for the kind comment!
agreed
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It's amazing that you always respond to comments even on seven year old videos! Really shows how much love and effort is put into this channel! Btw great video. Such high quality even back in 2014 :)
hey hey, glad you liked the video - and thanks for the kind words about the comments :)
Rodney is a national treasure. Keep doing what you do!
So glad you're enjoying :)
An international treasure! Greetings from Germany :)
I truly enjoy your format. I like how your instructional videos waste little time explaining the important points. So many youtube reviewers spend 30+ minutes explaining gameplay that can be done in ten. You rock!
Very kind of you to say Cameron - thanks!
I had a woman at my church say that her young son got it for Christmas and she was confused. I said I would look for a how-to video and hoped you would have it! Now I can send her this link. Thank you, as usual, for being so clear and thorough. I also really appreciate your smile and cheerfulness as you explain!!
Ah, so glad to know this will be helpful for your friend (and thanks so much for the kind words Susan).
Another great tutorial! You explain so well and save people time from researching confusing parts of a game. Thanks!
You're very welcome Cheng, glad you liked it!
Man, feel like this game has been talked about for YEARS now! Glad it's finally available to us "average gaming Joes"!
Matt Sommer Me too!
Nice, very clear instructions. My wife and I had a great time playing this.
+Adam Parker Great to hear! Thanks for checking out the video and leaving a kind comment :)
Nice to see the finished version of this game. I watched your Come and Play video where you previewed this one and thought it looked like lots of fun. Thank you very much for taking the time to show us this one and I look forward to seeing many more wonderful games in the months to come.
Dan Cline Thank you Dan - I can't wait to bring you more tabletop fun!
Thanks again, Rodney! You're a board game community legend.
Have a great time playing!
This was great! I'm an old school game person and have a tough time with new games where collecting and combining is necessary. You made how it's done crystal clear. You have a new subscriber.
Thanks for subscribing Laura - we're super happy to have you ith us, and very glad to know the video was helpful!
Great explanation with rules organized in such a way where the information flows smoothly. Thanks!
You're very welcome Gary - glad you enjoyed!
I love, love, love this game. Managed to play a demo copy a few months back and fell in love with it. I bugged the folks at IDW at GenCon about the contests/give aways they were having... Alas no dice. Nice work Rodney!
Sean Conroy They were holding on pretty tight to those copies :)
Thank you for doing these videos! They are incredibly helpful for people like me who have trouble learning how to play a game based off of the instruction booklet!
You are exactly who these videos are for! Very glad to know you found them useful.
Helped a lot, thank you so much! The game instructions were very confusing and you explained them perfectly.
I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for checking out the video!
thanks!!! Didn't really know what to make of this game, but I enjoyed figuring it out. think I'll put this one on my "to buy list".... you really have upgraded the "hobby" by explaining and playing games that are sometimes sooooo complicated and chaotic that the casual gamer might be put off... thanks again.
Very kind of you to say Jim, I'm glad you're finding the videos useful!
For anyone who loves this game, the Harbor Expansion is an essential purchase. Takes an already great game to the next level.
+David Sims it really is! The new way it creates the cards available for purchase is really nice!
How about the metropolis expansion?
it introduces a mechanic that sort of sets a 'cool down' on certain buildings and such. It's not a bad expansion, but it's just not as game changing (in a good way) as the 1st expansion :)
Did you end up trying the Legacy version?
thanks - we bought big lights big city and were very confused with the lack of directions in the box! this helps to get a general idea
You can also find the rules here: boardgamegeek.com/filepage/140769/machi-koro-bright-lights-big-city-rules
As always, you make it simple! Thanks man!!!
Very glad it was helpful Erik!
As always, elegant and informative. thank you!
Very kind of you to say!
hey! just bought the game and love it. Just wanted to make sure its legal to stack the cheese factory with the ranch's to get massive payouts. I actually built three landmarks in one turn that way, winning the game.
+Zach Anderson Oh yeah - go crazy! If the dice work out, that can get you big money :)
I've already preordered, so this video will come in handy for my group once the game ships. Great job, Rodney.
marshall wells Hopefully you can hit the ground running!
Thank you so much for this how-to-play video and the following play-through videos. I was somewhat on the fence about buying this even after all the great reviews, primarily because I would have to get the original Japanese version, and my Japanese is not very good. But these videos showed that it was an excellent and I snapped up the base game and the two expansions. What's more, almost everyone I've introduced the game to is taken with it, and it's a popular choice with the folks I play with.
Sohail Keegan Pinto Wonderful to hear Sohail - very pleased the game worked out to well for you.
You explain things very simply. Thank you.
Very kind of you to say!
Such a great job of explaining the rules, thanks!
You're welcome Tony!
I love machi koro! Especially with the harbor expansion!
I've heard that expansion is really good!
@@WatchItPlayed At least I think it is!
Thanks for the breakdown of the game. You absolutely just sold me on it.
Glad you enjoyed it Christopher!
Thanks so much for your great video. It's so much clearer than the instruction book. I have just got the Bright Lights, Big City edition, so it's easily adapted. I play it with a game club where I teach, so putting on the video is the simplest way to show everyone how to play.
Very glad you liked the video :) Have fun playing!
I love this game. Huge fan and a huge hit with my family and gaming group!
So glad to hear you all enjoyed it :)
Thanks for this video! Your videos are always so easy to understand and help a ton!
Very kind of you to say Amber, have a great time playing!
just bought this game on a whim at Target, this video was highly informative! You just gained a subscriber
+Apottzy - Thanks! I hope you have a good time playing!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. The instructions that come with Machi Koro are terrible.
Very glad it was helpful Michael!
Thank you. Just picked this guy up at goodwill for $5!
Great deal!
Machi koro was finally translated to hebrew! bought it and came here with my daughter to learn how to play..
Hope you both have a fun time playing!
Just bought this game blind as a gift for my mom. It was either that or a Ticket to Ride expansion. While TtR would be the safe option, I wanted to try something new, and I think she'll like it based on this video.
The version I bought was the 5th Anniversary Edition, which has some nice large dice and plastic coins. The rule book also has Hybrid Supply and Variable Supply variants. Not sure if yours has those versions listed.
I don't think that was a part of the original edition - hope you both have a great time playing!
I just have to say THANK YOU! You do a fantastic job of explaining gameplay!
Very kind of you to say Nina, glad you enjoy the videos!
Fantastic and helpful as always!
Thank you Mark!
The game looks quite entertaining. I can definitely see my family playing and enjoying it.
RQuinton79 Hopefully our play-through will confirm that one way or the other, for you.
Hi, I have a question. Let's say I have all 3 different purple cards and I roll 6, all 3 cards are activated or do I have to choose which is activated?
All of them are activated.
I totally love your videos, so informative ... THANK YOU!
+Andrés Maldonado Thank you for the kind words :)
if you roll a 3 (and you have a cafe)when you have the shopping mall activated, would you take a 2 coins from the opposite player or 1 from the opposing player (as the cafe says) and one from the bank, or two from the opposing player?
+meliagabrielle This question is a little tricky to answer, as I think there may be some rules issues in the wording. If 'you' roll a 3, you don't activate your own cafe's. Your Cafe's only give 'you' money, when a 3 is rolled by 'someone else'.
The shopping Mall boosts the effect of your Cafe's, so if an opponent rolls a 3, and you have a Cafe, you take 2 coins from that opponent.
+Watch It Played great, thank you for the response!
Old game, but just getting into the hobby. Got a question:
If on the starting round you roll a 6.
Do you get to dive them? Like 6 times 1, or 3 times 2? Or you just lose the roll? Asuming the second. Thanx Nice explanation of the game, planning on getting it.
Welcome to the hobby! You have to use the specific number shown. We do a full play through as well, in a later video, which may help.
Are there any limits on what you can buy per turn?
Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.
Hey Rodney. How do you play red cards with Shopping Malls active? For example I roll a 3 and an opponent has 2 cafes and a shopping mall built. Do I pay that player 4 coins (2 per cafe) or just 2 coins and he/she gets from the bank?
You would pay 4 coins to that player.
Hey, when i completed the shopping mall each if your staff which means that have this an this symbol will earn an additional one point "per turn" or just once? Tanks!!!
It means each time when you would normally score coins for those establishments, you can collect an extra coin per establishment of that type.
I was super excited to see this game bundled for sale on Massdrop!
If you get a copy, I hope you enjoy playing!
Great video!
Thank you John!
Could you activate more than 1 purple cards at once? Thanks.
Yes.
@@WatchItPlayed thanks!
Great video! Rodney is a fantastic communicator!
Very kind of you to say!
Got to play this at my local game store today and I was able to start quickly thanks to the information in this video.
+Thomas Mittenfelner Hope you had a good time :)
GREAT INTRO THANKS FOR HELPING ME TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO GET IT.
I really liked your video Rodney; I wasn't really interested in Machi Koro... but now, I actually think it could be a winner. Really look'n forward to the play thru; keep up the awesome work!
First episode of the play through is up!
Can you buy more than one establishment on your turn? And regarding the business center, you can chose ANY of your openers establishments-minus purple-of your opponents?
Hey Jeremy, you'll find the answer to your first question at 4:14.
I'm not quite clear on your second question, could you double check what you wrote and see if there's a way to make that a little clearer?
Welcome back Rodney! Looking forward to the play through of Machi Koro.
Michael Potts Thanks Michael, it's been too long!
Best game ever!!!!
Great tutorial! Got this game for months now but the instructions that comrs with it is too vague. I have one question: If I flipped the Radio Tower earlier in the game and have a chance to use it, do I get to re-roll the dice after I have, say, bought a ranch, which then gives me sort of two turns during said turn, or am I only able to re-roll if my dice does not affect anyone, myself included? I hope my question made sense.
Hey Michelle, while I do my best to answer all rules questions on my videos, I avoid getting into specific card effects and interactions - it's just a bit too much for me to manage, with all the games I feature. You may want to check with the publisher directly, or check BoardGameGeek to see if there is an answer in the game's forums there.
Thanks for the tutorial. I preordered the game and I am looking forward to try it out.
I hope you enjoyed it!
I noticed you had multiple establishments that had the same number. Like a 3. If I rolled a three, do both cards trigger? Or do I choose one?
Thanks in advance!
+Leif Werner When you roll a number, all cards of that number can trigger.
Question about one of the rules: when it says there is an activation order: red, blue, then purple, does that mean you can use all those colors for one roll, just in that order? Or does it mean you activate red the first time you get that number, then in a different turn, if you roll that same number you can then use blue next, ect?
Hey Luke, I shot this long enough ago, I'd need a time stamp to the section of the video you are asking about.
If you rolled two dice and got a 3:3 which equals to a 6, does that activate the purple cards?
When rolling two dice, you'll always add their values together to get a single number. So, yep.
***** cool, thanks.
So simple but so much fun
Well look who was posting here 6 years ago - hey Clay :)
can you only build one establishment at a time? Or can you build multiple ones during a turn?
Only one.
When you unlock the shopping mall and you receive one coin for ever coffee cup and toast establishment. Does that only happen once, on your turn each round or when that specific number of dice is rolled by any player?
The shopping mall gives you 1 extra coin anytime you would collect money for coffee or toast. So this doesn't happen when you buy it, but instead anytime you would collect for one of those types of symbols. And it only gives you the +1 coin for each of those symbols that you would be collecting money for already on that turn.
1,700th like! Great Video! My dad accidentally order the expansion so we are waiting for the real game lol!
Oops! Well, now you'll have even more game to play :)
I just bought the big lights and big city version, does it okay the same?
I haven't played that one, so I can't say.
Essentially the same. If you watch this video and read the (terrible) instructions in the BLBC box. You should be good to go!
So I was just curious if you made a video on this game. (It seems like you've covered every game already)
Turns out...
I've been playing this game COMPLETELY wrong XD
At home, we play with a field of 12 cards (for construction) and a pile. When you buy one of the cards, you refill the 12 and the next player can do their turn.
It takes more luck to get the build you are aiming for...
Even though I absolutely HATE luck-based games, this makes the game a bit more worth it for me. The official rules seem a bit easy to be honest...?
What's your opinion on this?
And btw: do you have any tips on extending gameplay? (We're always finished in less than half an hour)
Sorry for this long and probably confusing comment 😅
LOVE your tutorials btw. I watch them to decide wether I'm going to buy a game or not.
Thanks for your work!
I avoid weighing in on game play preferences. What I like and what someone else likes might be different - but the great thing about a board game, is that once you own it, you can play it however you like :)
Thanksnfor the Great video, Rodney!
You're very welcome!
woohoo! content!
When it is construction phase, can you buy multiple establishments, or only one?
Only one.
Thanks for another great video! This is on my buy list.
You bet. I'm avoiding your Imperial Assault video. I can't afford to put that on my buy list :)
***** Ha ha I love it.
What do you do if no one has a card of the value on the die/dice? Do you just skip the earn income part of that move and go on to construction?
+B.E. Ward You've got it!
+Watch It Played Cool, thanks! Also.. when the Shopping Mall is face up, and the die/dice lands on a "cup" or "bread" establishment, do you get one extra coin for landing on that "cup" or "bread"? Or an extra coin for every "cup" or "bread" establishment you have? Example: I have the Shopping Mall.. I roll a 10 (restaurant). I also have a cafe (3). Do I get one extra coin or two?
+B.E. Ward Sorry I can't help you with that one. I don't have a copy of the game handy to check.
Hey Rodney. Another great explanation! This game looks so colorful and fun.
Quick question. Is the setup always the same? If so, do you find there are enough viable strategies or "luck of the dice" to keep the game interesting on each play?
Thanks.
Matthew Cozza The set up is the same, but each time we've played, we have tried different things. Also, there are expansions coming, of course :)
Do you have to construct/build if its your turn? Or can you pass?
You do not have to build a location if you don't want to.
Question, when activating the shopping mall(where your cafes get an extra coin) let's say I have 3 red cafe cards, and my opponent rolls a 3, do I get 6 coins, from him because it's +1 for each of my cafe cards?
ennieday1009 Good question. I lent my copy of the game, and can't go double check the cards at this time.
I have a quick question. I've bought machi koro, but I didn't have all the cards shown. I exchanged that one for another, and again all the cards aren't there?
+tOugE100 Are you perhaps buying the expansions for the game and not the base game? The regular game will have the same box and shape as what shows in our intro.
Looks really good!
Hi, since I live in Germany I have the german version with rules in German and one thing is not clear to me :
a- is there a limit for Establishment cards of the same type a player can get ? Es. can a player get 6 Bakery Cards?
Thanks a lot!
There is no limit, except for the establishments with the little tower symbol (found on the Purple cards). You can only have 1 of each of those.
Thanks.
Thanks for the video! I’ve played it, but was unsure of whether all your purple cards went into effect when you rolled a six. Would that not totally bankrupt other players?
All the cards that match the roll and situation will activate.
If i completed shooping mall, and i have two bakery card, does this means i get four tokens from each turn? Or i must roll dice to get it?
You still have to roll dice, but if you roll dice and get the 2 or 3 side which would activate your Bakeries, then your Bakeries would each give you an extra coin because of your Shopping Mall.
What happens if your dice roll doesn't activate any of your cards? Do you reroll until a card is activated or just move onto the next stages of play?
+steven guillen You move on.
Excited to finally watch a series before it is finished. Same with my kids.
Also, did I notice a change in the cards. Did they change that first goal from rolling 2 dice to rolling 1 or 2 dice?
I don't know if this was a change or always the case.
I have mine on pre-order, can't wait to get it. There is a expansion coming out too. I think it's called the Harbor? Good job on the video Rodney.
wetwillyccma Yep, I think you're right.
Rodney, have you had or heard of the issue of the low value cards winning out too quickly? I don't know if we had a rules goof, but going for the higher value cards/engine would lose b/c the small value strategy would get the 4 objectives too quickly. Peace
I;'ve seen various mixes of strategies win, but haven't kept good records to see if there was a trend.
I noticed some of the cards appear to be somewhat warped. Is that the case or maybe an optical illusion?
There may be a slight curve, but it's very slight. The camera may be accentuating it.
Do you lay out all of the establishments at the start?
I'm not sure exactly how to answer your question. The video shows the setup of the establishments around the 1:20 mark. Did you have a specific question about what was shown there?
Great tutorial! Thanks
You're very welcome John - glad you liked it.
if you have the Shopping mall, does your cafés steal 2 coins? or do you just earn 1 coin from the bank and steal one coin from the player?
+MikeymajQ There's a discussion on that here, which may help: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1064803/how-does-shopping-mall-affect-cafes-and-family-res
+Watch It Played Thanks! :D
Rodney, we have played the game now 5 times or so and have really enjoyed it. However, are we the only ones that are realizing that whoever is able to activate the Shopping Mall first typically wins? The winner of the last game was able to activate the shopping mall first, then the next two landmarks without even needing to roll two dice with an activated Train Station. All he had to do to win the next turn was turn was to activate his Train Station with only 4 coins. It seems like we are missing something that will allow the game to last at least long enough for the higher (7-12) buildings to be built. And there seems to be no way to slow an opponent down except for the luck of the dice and if you build the Business Center. Thoughts?
Sorry Danny, I don't feel equipped to give you answers on game balance. Perhaps a better question for posting on Board Game Geek?
I've found that specific strategies do tend to work better, but then I found a variant of the game that I tend to favor. Its called the 8,9,or 10 card variant. Basically you play the game like the Harbor expansion says to do. 8 establishment card piles for 2 players, 9 card piles for 3 and 10 for 4. You shuffle all the establishments together and separate them into their 10 different piles. I would recommend watching a video about the harbor expansion. It explains it a bit better then I can. Hope that helps!
That was really useful thanks
Glad you liked it Rohan!
Why would the 4th landmark have a bonus that you can't use if you win immediately after buying the 4th landmark?
They can be completed in any order.
great video ! thank you !
Glad you like it!
I think this will be a good alternative to Monopoly for my family! I just wish there was a little more investing in your own property but it still looks really good!
I hope you all enjoy if you get a chance to play!
Is this best than dice city? I am sorry for the question, I just have less than a year in this hobby
Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully you see a few games on here that might be what you are looking for!
@@WatchItPlayed Thank you for always answering! I appriciate that! Sometimes we can see so many great games, is difficult to choose, specially for a beginner. I will check some more videos. Thank you for your great channel! I love the videos!
love your personality :)
+frooshante Very kind of you to say. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Good vibes, bro!
I appreciate that! Glad you liked it.
When does this game get released?
I'm not certain, but I believe soon.
***** Sam Cooke I've seen it on Amazon for weeks now.
Caibre Yes, for pre-order.
Are there any game conventions in nyc I can never find non n would like to meet people who play games I got tons of games n no one to play with
I'm not sure. There must be some gamers out that way though!
I've only played this once, with two players, and it seemed like best strategy is to buy a bunch of the 1-6 buildings and only ever roll one die, otherwise you're spreading yourself too thin. Is that the general idea, or is it different with more people?
I have heard people suggest there are certain collections of buildings that work better, but I think the expansions address this, by having a constantly changing group of buildings to buy from (ie, you don't have the same options each time).
Is there any other way to win this game besides activating the land marks?
Nope, the way it is explained here is the way it works.
@@WatchItPlayed ohhh ok thanks
Are you allowed to buy things outside of your turn?
Nope, only on your own turn. Hope that helps!
Hey, Rodney's back. And here I thought all the awesomeness of Gen Con this year had killed him. :p
I have been waiting on this game. Though as sad as it is to admit, while the game itself seems cool, I am particularly interested in the play mat. It definitely seems to add something to the game.
***** The awesomeness of Gen Con "almost" killed me, but I'm back :)