Fantastic Factories - How To Play

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • In this video, we're going to learn how to play Fantastic Factories! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the UA-cam comments below.
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    00:00 - Introduction
    00:37 - Setup
    01:36 - Game Play Overview
    01:56 - The Market Phase
    02:09 - Action: Gain A Blue Print Card
    02:26 - Action: Hiring A Contractor
    03:50 - The Option Action
    04:26 - The Work Phase
    04:42 - Action: Using Your Headquarters
    05:05 - The Research Area
    05:46 - The Generate Area
    06:10 - The Mine Area
    06:32 - Matching Value Dice
    07:20 - Resource Limitations
    07:31 - Action: Building A Card
    08:34 - Action: Active Cards
    10:21 - Ending The Round
    10:46 - Ending The Game
    11:03 - Final Scoring
    11:28 - Solo Play
    11:35 - Conclusion
    #watchitplayed #boardgames #tutorial
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 108

  • @PoVisko
    @PoVisko 4 роки тому +64

    Whenever I watch these videos and feel words "just use a suitable replacement" incoming, I get a little excited. :)

    • @toweypat
      @toweypat 4 роки тому +14

      T-shirt idea: "I'm a suitable replacement"

    • @Mordaris
      @Mordaris 4 роки тому +8

      I laughed out loud at the batteries. I'm still snickering.

    • @SupersonicII
      @SupersonicII 4 роки тому +1

      I loved this gag.

    • @brigbrizz
      @brigbrizz 2 роки тому

      I was unaware that the suitable replacement line was a thing. I’m going to be listening out for it in all future videos from now on!

  • @aba_dab_o
    @aba_dab_o 4 роки тому +12

    I chuckled at that "suitable replacement". xD
    Thanks for the tutorial vid!

  • @connorhalo
    @connorhalo 4 роки тому +4

    Sweet box flip there at 11:38. Very smooth.

  • @crazyedface
    @crazyedface 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks for the tutorial. Sometimes it helps to hear and watch as opposed to just reading the rules.

  • @KeithAndersch
    @KeithAndersch 4 роки тому +15

    I already know how to play. Just wanted to shout out local Seattle designers Joseph Chen and Justin Faulkner for making it to the big show! It's the big show in Canada, right? Anyway, congrats!

    • @noelwade
      @noelwade 4 роки тому

      Hah - I actually saw them up at SHUX (Vancouver) just last weekend! I resisted going up and teasing them by asking where my copy was. ;-) I've been following FF since they first showed the prototype at PAX several years ago; they're great guys and I hope its a very successful product for them!

  • @MsGinahidesout
    @MsGinahidesout 4 роки тому +12

    Wow, this looks way more fun than I expected!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +2

      I appreciate you taking the time to check it out!

    • @MsGinahidesout
      @MsGinahidesout 4 роки тому +5

      @@WatchItPlayed I really like your video style. they always give me a thorough idea of if I will like the game or not!

  • @scottmcinroy9794
    @scottmcinroy9794 4 роки тому +7

    I always enjoy your videos, Rodney. You're one of my favorite gamesplainers. My Kickstarter copy is on the way and should be here any day.

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +1

      Have fun diving in (and thanks for the kind words Scott!)

  • @SteveKlemish
    @SteveKlemish 4 роки тому +2

    Rodney, yet another fantastic how to video you are the best, the absolute best in the industry!
    I absolutely love the “suitable replacement“ Energizer batteries followed by the “battery factory“ blueprint card, so funny. You rock!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      Ah, glad you enjoyed that - and thanks for the kind words!

  • @vaderxanth2596
    @vaderxanth2596 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for another great video. I received my copy just the other day and I found myself hoping that you'd make a video for it. The rules are simple enough, but the way you show it clears up any and all questions. Kudos to you!! 🤗

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      Thanks Tim, so glad you've been enjoying the videos. Have a great time playing!

  • @stevepruneau6561
    @stevepruneau6561 4 роки тому +5

    Now this look too cute and simple. I love it! Reminds me of Blueprints (which took me long enough to get). Rolling dice and getting materials to build stuff. Can't get more fun than that :D 'm adding this one to my ever so long list of games to buy :D Thanks!!

  • @origenward3845
    @origenward3845 Рік тому

    The way you flipped the box lid and put away the game at the end of the video somehow gave me a similar nostalgic feeling as to what I would get when watching Mr. Rogers as a child.😊
    Thank you for another great tutorial Mr. Rodney!🤙

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  Рік тому

      So glad you enjoyed (and that was an altogether too kind comparison!)

  • @ddiaz28
    @ddiaz28 4 роки тому +5

    Looking forward to getting my KS copy soon. Now it will be that much easier to learn and teach. Thanks!

  • @timstice3323
    @timstice3323 2 роки тому

    Your videos are a must see for any games I’m considering purchasing- you just do such a great job explaining how the games work!
    Thank you 👍

  • @TacosLocosToT
    @TacosLocosToT 4 роки тому +2

    I love your videos, they are always great and easy to understand.

  • @ryanb6074
    @ryanb6074 4 роки тому

    Keep up on the small gags you've been adding to the latest videos :) They remind me of you're oldest videos when you added cheesy jokes. They always made me laugh out loud!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      CHEESY?! That was humor of the highest caliber!

  • @xD3adKl0wnx
    @xD3adKl0wnx 3 роки тому

    Just picked this up at a FLGS and was pleasantly surprised to see that you've made a video on it, always a bonus! Thank you :)
    oddly, they seem to have moved from a factory meeple as a first player token to a simple punch out round chit in the version I have.

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  3 роки тому

      I wonder if maybe they changed that in a future printing.

  • @melissajankowski1809
    @melissajankowski1809 3 роки тому

    I paused the video to read the screen and “explore the solo rules on my own” and found Rodney’s voice narrating them in my head. Haha! He did a great job as always!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  3 роки тому

      Hehehe, I'll get out of your head now :) Glad you enjoyed!

  • @vonwoolf9963
    @vonwoolf9963 3 роки тому +1

    7:26
    Oh Rodney, you crack me up.

  • @Loutjee92
    @Loutjee92 3 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video! Really makes me excited about this game 🙂

  • @goodolmatt6897
    @goodolmatt6897 4 роки тому

    Just got this game for Christmas. Excited to play!

  • @Bymob
    @Bymob 4 роки тому

    As always, awesome video! Thank you Rodney!! :D

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome - thanks for the kind words!

  • @RTSnip
    @RTSnip 4 роки тому

    I loved this video, thank you so much! This game looks awesome. :)

  • @FrankMinogue
    @FrankMinogue 4 роки тому +2

    Great job as usual! Looks like a fun little game!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed!

    • @FrankMinogue
      @FrankMinogue 4 роки тому +1

      Watch It Played You are the best! You are so good at this you should do it all the time. Oh, wait, you DO that already. NVM.... I love watching your videos. I love learning about different games, it makes me feel more connected to the hobby in a way I have never felt before. Now I just need to get a chance to come to a conference and meet you in person!!

  • @1000YearBeard
    @1000YearBeard 4 роки тому +6

    I can't wait to get this at my local game store... My PnP is wearing out!

  • @turquoiseknight
    @turquoiseknight 4 роки тому

    Great job as always Rodney!

  • @NetBr0s
    @NetBr0s 4 роки тому

    Very nice video! Well made and very understandable! Thank you!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      Very nice of you to say - have a great time playing!

  • @popgas3821
    @popgas3821 11 місяців тому

    I was rooting to buy this game but was instantly grabbed from our local game store. Only a playmat for solo game was left 😢. But I can wait. Thanks for the tutorial as usual! It's so funny when you replaced the battery tokens with a real Energizer batteries 😂.

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed that little gag :)

  • @ericaconnolly2481
    @ericaconnolly2481 Рік тому

    You're my hero. I'm so glad you exhist!

  • @brooksrimes
    @brooksrimes 4 роки тому

    Another great job, Rodney!

  • @tfpp1
    @tfpp1 2 роки тому

    Every time I hear the end of Rodney’s jingle, in my head I hear the little piano lick at the end of the theme song to The Office.

  • @Renjii44
    @Renjii44 4 роки тому +2

    Looks pretty cool

  • @sillymonkey725
    @sillymonkey725 4 роки тому

    Clear explanations, thanks !

  • @pixxelwizzard
    @pixxelwizzard Рік тому

    I thought this game would be a lot simpler when I bought it. Based on the art style it kinda looked like a kids game. I'm happy to hear there's a bit more meat in the mechanics than I anticipated. Look forward to getting this one to the table. :)

  • @karyvrazel8706
    @karyvrazel8706 3 роки тому +1

    Great job as usual. Where did you get those handy little plastic trays?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  3 роки тому

      These aren't the same kind, but the type I use now (game trayz), you can find here: boardgamegeekstore.com?aff=2

  • @GoodEnoughParty
    @GoodEnoughParty 4 роки тому

    We find AAA more suitable as a replacement. We tried 9 volts, but there were a few tongue incidents that required mild medical attention, so we made the switch. Thanks Rodney!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +1

      Those 9v's are too much of a temptation!

  • @NeebyPls
    @NeebyPls 4 роки тому +2

    This looks great

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed!

    • @NeebyPls
      @NeebyPls 4 роки тому

      @@WatchItPlayed question, why did you drop the iconic Watch It Played blue and red shirts? That was a fantastic idea and great advertising

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      @@NeebyPls Hi Shaneese, I released a video discussing the reasons for that change. You'll find that here: ua-cam.com/video/TAG5H8Rx6gw/v-deo.html Ultimately, I became less interested in relying on the polo short as a defining aspect of the brand of the show.

  • @Tr1pleOseveN
    @Tr1pleOseveN 4 роки тому +2

    which sad soul gave this video a thumb down?.....smh Great job as always Rodney keep it up!!!...

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +2

      Ah, not everyone likes everything :) Thanks for the kind words of support!

  • @ZebraCatfish73
    @ZebraCatfish73 4 роки тому

    Do you have the bloopers of you catching the box lid. I bet that's a real classic! There's no way you get that in one take! lol 😂

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +1

      Yep, have them all right here: ua-cam.com/video/9WXTNh3fsM0/v-deo.html

  • @nedato5737
    @nedato5737 3 роки тому

    YO I CANT BELEIVE YOU AND MY COUSIN JUSTIN FAULKNER REALLY MADE THIS

  • @xWilcoXx
    @xWilcoXx 2 роки тому +1

    When using the headquarters researcg, if you placed two matching dice - wouldn't you get three blueprint cards?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  2 роки тому

      Is there a specific time stamp in the video you are referring to? I might be able to watch, refresh my memory and see if I can help.

  • @Duracelbunny
    @Duracelbunny Рік тому +1

    Once again I pressed thumbs up at the 5 second mark for no reason what so ever 🤷😁

  • @nicholasll5426
    @nicholasll5426 2 роки тому

    Can you do a Twilight struggle video I always get confused learning this game.

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the interest! I talk a bit about that here: ua-cam.com/video/EdtDuvIUa6A/v-deo.html&t=342

  • @tjv323
    @tjv323 4 роки тому +2

    I wish there was an ASL version of this tutorial

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому +2

      Then you'll be happy to have this link! ua-cam.com/video/U29yzZrCdrs/v-deo.html

    • @wtblessing
      @wtblessing 3 роки тому

      @@WatchItPlayed wow! just discovered this game and so glad to get your full explanation of the (essential) rules! Actually I often, and I mean OFTEN!, use your videos but rarely comment. This response really deserves a thumbs up!!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  3 роки тому

      @@wtblessing Glad you've been enjoying William, and thanks for the kind words of support!

  • @Thesussysuscat
    @Thesussysuscat 3 роки тому

    So you place 1 dice at a time and resolve resolve action or do you place all dice at once and then resolve actions?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  3 роки тому

      Does this help answer the question? ua-cam.com/video/aFy17SFgvNE/v-deo.html

  • @RickshawMunky
    @RickshawMunky 4 роки тому

    Fancy hands 👐😉

  • @DonAranda
    @DonAranda 4 роки тому

    Rodney, where did you get those chit holders?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      I have a few different types. My preferred are Game Trayz.

  • @energyrockstargames
    @energyrockstargames 3 роки тому

    How is it the solo game version? I haven't anyone to play with it!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  3 роки тому

      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!

  • @foxyladyoak
    @foxyladyoak 17 днів тому

    6:44 you gained one card for the first blue die and one for the second, why not a 3rd card for the matching dice?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  15 днів тому +1

      At that point 6:44 had already been their previously. So I wasn't gaining a card for that first die - just for the new die I was adding and then again for the match it created. Hope that helps.

    • @foxyladyoak
      @foxyladyoak 15 днів тому

      @@WatchItPlayedAha!

  • @rubyalexey8692
    @rubyalexey8692 4 роки тому

    Wait, why do you need to put good token on the card that created them?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      Hey Ruby, do you have a time stamp for the aspect you're asking about?

    • @rubyalexey8692
      @rubyalexey8692 4 роки тому

      At 8:58

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      @@rubyalexey8692 So you can keep track of what created the goods.

    • @rubyalexey8692
      @rubyalexey8692 4 роки тому

      Isn't that why you tap them?
      Nothing in game require you to know what create each good so why?

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed  4 роки тому

      @@rubyalexey8692 This is more of a question for the designer, but my guess is so that you can track where goods came from, in case another player is unsure. If you just had a pile of points in front of you, another player might not understand howyou got so many, and this allows you to explain where they came from, if there are any questions.

  • @toweypat
    @toweypat 4 роки тому +3

    Is there a board game factory card? :)

    • @1000YearBeard
      @1000YearBeard 4 роки тому +2

      LOL! perfect for an expansion set.

  • @flipthebuzzard
    @flipthebuzzard 2 роки тому

    Now solo how to play. No Rodney...no. 😔