The banter between the two of you is hilarious, and your explanation of the gameplay decisions you make really bring the rules explanations from the "How to Play" video really come alive!
Thanks for making this video. The format is exactly what I need to learn new games quickly. The 'how to play' videos are great but, until I see it actually being played and all the moves being explained, I still struggle to understand the mechanics. I wish all videos were like this instead so I can understand WHY certain moves were taken.
Same for me! I find watching the actual gameplay is really helpful in learning, I think because you can see how the turns flow and I find it easier on the brain than even the (very well explained!) how to play videos - sometimes depending on how complicated the game is it can still be a brain burner for me. For instance all the steps in Dead of Winter turns I found way easier to SEE it happen during the gameplay video, plus the gameplay videos are so entertaining 😁
@@WatchItPlayed I actually just saw that! 😁 Very exciting! You might enjoy hearing that I've even got my mom (age 75) watching some of the gameplay videos with me in preparation for playing some games together (Tokaido and Takenoko, but we watched the Dead of Winter gameplay series just for the entertainment and laughs 😂) she's been enjoying them and of course so have I 👍
+Nate Bell As long as they keep happening, we'll share :) Sometimes they happen but get deleted from the camera during the shooting, so are lost forever!
Please never pull it together, Rodney. You and Pat are hilarious to watch with the fast quips, furious dialogue and, yes...cheesy puns. I may not care for the game, but viewing you two is a feast of an experience.
You should chuck out the blue card for money so that way Rodney will be forced to spend his money on anything that gets revealed or on the yellow card. at least that way you can have a little bit of an advantage after your first turn
+Travis Robinett This looks like the only sensible play. Rodney could otherwise take the Statue for free, but I think Rodney can't quite afford the Forum. You have to reveal a card either way and hopefully it won't be good for Rodney.
Thank you so much for the video. Can the person choosing who goes first in the next round, decide this after seeing the layout of the cards in the next round?
I can totally relate to Pep's OCD that affects many board gamers. I would totally feel weird if my coins were not symmetrical to Rodney's as well hahahahaha
Rodney: 'Welcome to Watch It Played, my name is Rodney Smith and this is...' Me not looking at screen: 'Luke Smith!' Pat: 'Pat McDonald!' Me double-taking: 'Whaaaaaaaaat?!'
either blue or yellow card will end up being converted into coins, the question is which will help Pep in the long run at the same time blocking Rodney. I would go for the yellow card since Rodney will have a choice of the blue or the newly revealed card. If he goes for the blue Pep will get 3 cards to choose from, if he goes for the reveled card Pep can grab the next yellow card for free and gain 6 coins.
He needs to take the blue one and convert it into money, leaving only a card for Rodney that he actually has to go broke for (the other is free for him). The MOST import is NOT to uncover the papyrus(?) for Rodney at any cost. You need that badly!
For player with high military, to create a military game, since you have coinage, if you do build more, focus on appall way or colluss to beat up other opponent economically and gain military edge. Mausoleum is for the third age as your opponent doesn't have a comity yet.
You choice of who goes first in the second age is contrary to the how to play video. There, it was stated that whoever is doing worse in military CHOOSES which player goes first after the cards have been laid out. I think that is a vastly more powerful ability than being forced to go first, especially with an inverted pyramid...
I have a very important question about the urbanism token if I took a card beacause it's free no construction conditions do i get 4 coins? And what if there was resources needed to build the building and i had all the resources do i get the 4 coin or i only get it through linking ?
Hey Mohammed, I do my best to answer all questions on my videos, but I avoid specific card effects. It would be too much for me to manage across all the games I cover. I'd recommend checking here: boardgamegeek.com/forum/1580505/7-wonders-duel/rules
watch out on science in the next age, I suggest for blue shirt to discard all science that red shirt can get access to for the majority of age 2 or shift it over toward a military game. Once any player get two of a kind, they get a bonus token that could potentially become a game changer. Pick up the blue card first and try picking up only the cards on the right side to see what the other player does.
It has been our routine to buy a new game and watch your videos before even opening the box. Not only are you thorough in covering the rules, but it is always entertaining too.
why you americans think that all the money on boardgames are dollars?? those are definitely not dollars!!!! stop thinking you are at the center of the universe! thx great video though :)
I will never cease to be impressed at your ability to play a game upside down.
It has taken some practice :)
"You played right into my trap where you have more money than I do, and better stuff." LOL. Great video 👍
Thanks for joining us!
The outtakes at the end are quickly becoming my favorite part! Well, second favorite, after the gameplay...
+niconc2 Glad you're enjoying them :)
The banter between the two of you is hilarious, and your explanation of the gameplay decisions you make really bring the rules explanations from the "How to Play" video really come alive!
Very kind of you to say - glad this has been helpful!
THANK god someone explained this so much better than the rule book. It was very confusing! :( Thank you guys for making this video! :)
So glad this was helpful Annie - I hope you have a great time playing!
Just played it tonight, and I love it! This video is fun and pleasant to watch, you explained the rules very well.
I hope you had fun - thanks for the kind words on the videos :)
Thanks for making this video. The format is exactly what I need to learn new games quickly. The 'how to play' videos are great but, until I see it actually being played and all the moves being explained, I still struggle to understand the mechanics. I wish all videos were like this instead so I can understand WHY certain moves were taken.
You'll be pleased to hear I'm working on some ways to bring game play videos back to the channel!
Same for me! I find watching the actual gameplay is really helpful in learning, I think because you can see how the turns flow and I find it easier on the brain than even the (very well explained!) how to play videos - sometimes depending on how complicated the game is it can still be a brain burner for me. For instance all the steps in Dead of Winter turns I found way easier to SEE it happen during the gameplay video, plus the gameplay videos are so entertaining 😁
@@starbucksmocha88 Please see the announcement video that just went up today!
@@WatchItPlayed I actually just saw that! 😁 Very exciting!
You might enjoy hearing that I've even got my mom (age 75) watching some of the gameplay videos with me in preparation for playing some games together (Tokaido and Takenoko, but we watched the Dead of Winter gameplay series just for the entertainment and laughs 😂) she's been enjoying them and of course so have I 👍
@@starbucksmocha88 I DID enjoy hearing that - thanks for sharing. Please pass on a hello to "mom" for me :)
my favorite part of the videos with Pep are the bloopers at the end! so hilarious! keep them coming.
+Nate Bell As long as they keep happening, we'll share :) Sometimes they happen but get deleted from the camera during the shooting, so are lost forever!
+Watch It Played A sad moment that is.
Please never pull it together, Rodney. You and Pat are hilarious to watch with the fast quips, furious dialogue and, yes...cheesy puns. I may not care for the game, but viewing you two is a feast of an experience.
You should chuck out the blue card for money so that way Rodney will be forced to spend his money on anything that gets revealed or on the yellow card. at least that way you can have a little bit of an advantage after your first turn
+Travis Robinett This looks like the only sensible play. Rodney could otherwise take the Statue for free, but I think Rodney can't quite afford the Forum. You have to reveal a card either way and hopefully it won't be good for Rodney.
+Tim Lawrance you really think my move is the only sensible one?
Once again Rodney...You have cost me more money, THANK YOU!!!
+Ansley Freeman As long as you're happy about it, then, you're welcome!
I just bought this today!
Thanks very much for talking through a play like this. It's very helpful.
Very glad to hear it!
great presentation. i like it. thank you both still in the year 2022
Thank s Ayo!
Nice from 2022 cheers
Thanks for checking out this one :)
Holy shit, you guys are funny and do a great job of breaking down board game gameplay. Keep up the great work! Just subscribed!
Thanks for joining us Jeff :)
I really love the end :-)
So glad you enjoyed!
FINALLY found a copy of this that didn't cost me a small fortune! A couple of run-throughs of your PLAY-throughs and I'll be ready when it arrives.
+Mike Stone Hope you have a great time playing Mike!
Thank you so much for the video. Can the person choosing who goes first in the next round, decide this after seeing the layout of the cards in the next round?
Hey Zareef, you'd want to check out tutorial video for rules specific questions: czcams.com/video/SxQkMRUvCJ8/video.html
Great video! Outtakes are veeeery funny! I hope there will be a part two of this game - we want to see the winner :)
As always - two thumbs up!
+Gnaaks Part 2 is already out!
YES! So cool :)
Thank you!
Loved this Game Play... the outtakes were great as well... lol nice giggle on a Monday Morning. =o)
+dragonpynk Glad you enjoyed it :)
Plz upload video of playing 7 wonders with two players
Hey there, no plans to do that currently.
I can totally relate to Pep's OCD that affects many board gamers. I would totally feel weird if my coins were not symmetrical to Rodney's as well hahahahaha
+Marco Curvello He'll be pleased to know he's not alone :)
I hate the cold, but I will totally go to Canada to play games with you guys ahahahaha, just good fun.
Glad you enjoyed the video :) Don't worry, Canada isn't cold all the time :)
Rodney: 'Welcome to Watch It Played, my name is Rodney Smith and this is...'
Me not looking at screen: 'Luke Smith!'
Pat: 'Pat McDonald!'
Me double-taking: 'Whaaaaaaaaat?!'
+peterwantspie Ha! It's 'Pep', but close enough :)
How about if I move military to him and he doesn't have money how can he pay for that? He needs to discard one of his own cards? To pay?
They pay what they can and ignore the rest. For the full rules, see here: czcams.com/video/SxQkMRUvCJ8/video.html
either blue or yellow card will end up being converted into coins, the question is which will help Pep in the long run at the same time blocking Rodney. I would go for the yellow card since Rodney will have a choice of the blue or the newly revealed card. If he goes for the blue Pep will get 3 cards to choose from, if he goes for the reveled card Pep can grab the next yellow card for free and gain 6 coins.
Thanks to your video my girlfriend and I are well into our first game. Thanks!
Fantastic - I hope you both have fun playing!
He needs to take the blue one and convert it into money, leaving only a card for Rodney that he actually has to go broke for (the other is free for him). The MOST import is NOT to uncover the papyrus(?) for Rodney at any cost. You need that badly!
Where are the second and third rounds of the game?
czcams.com/video/q9HRIIzzojs/video.html and czcams.com/video/NY0MTheFvQg/video.html
haha you guys are awesome
Thanks for joining us Anas!
For player with high military, to create a military game, since you have coinage, if you do build more, focus on appall way or colluss to beat up other opponent economically and gain military edge. Mausoleum is for the third age as your opponent doesn't have a comity yet.
Good explanations, is the second guy named Pep? (Can’t tell with the thick Canadian accents) lol
Yep, you got it!
You Should seriously do a Rematch :D
Glad you enjoyed!
You choice of who goes first in the second age is contrary to the how to play video. There, it was stated that whoever is doing worse in military CHOOSES which player goes first after the cards have been laid out. I think that is a vastly more powerful ability than being forced to go first, especially with an inverted pyramid...
Yep, you're correct - we state this incorrectly in the game play video (the How To Play video has it right).
Okay great! I am running a tournament for this tonight, and wanted to be sure... thanks for the quick response!
You bet - sorry for the confusion we might have created. All the best with your tournament!
Thanks! The event kit for this is bonkers with metal conflict pawns AND metal coins!
Can you buy resources if you have none of that type?
Hi Robert, for the rules on how to play, you'll want to check out video here: czcams.com/video/SxQkMRUvCJ8/video.html
I have a very important question about the urbanism token if I took a card beacause it's free no construction conditions do i get 4 coins? And what if there was resources needed to build the building and i had all the resources do i get the 4 coin or i only get it through linking ?
Hey Mohammed, I do my best to answer all questions on my videos, but I avoid specific card effects. It would be too much for me to manage across all the games I cover. I'd recommend checking here: boardgamegeek.com/forum/1580505/7-wonders-duel/rules
@@WatchItPlayed ok i will check the website . Hope i find the answer
5:42 How did throw out the last card from Age I? I thought you can only discard cards of your own.
It was my turn to pick a card and you can always throw out a card in exchange for 2 gold, instead of taking it.
So you don't have to pay for the card before discarding it?
watch out on science in the next age, I suggest for blue shirt to discard all science that red shirt can get access to for the majority of age 2 or shift it over toward a military game. Once any player get two of a kind, they get a bonus token that could potentially become a game changer. Pick up the blue card first and try picking up only the cards on the right side to see what the other player does.
+Lewis Williams Yep, his science is a big threat right now!
I do love Pep (really!), but when is Luke gonna make an appearance again? =D
+Marco Curvello Luke's getting busy with school and hockey, so not as easy to schedule with him, but I'm sure we haven't seen the last of him!
+Marco Curvello I would also like to play a game with Luke. I shall push to make it happen as much as I can!
+Pep MacDonald Oh that would be awesome!! Please make it a dice game, I wanna see if Lucky Luke's luck is unbreakable =P
For player with hanging gardens, try to build this one first and if you have enough money either build sues or alexandrian lighthouse
Grab that statue and sell it off! Hopefully, Rod will bite on the reveal and then you can get the forum and some much-needed parchment!
Pep should let you win for once :)
cleaned up that turn...classic funny
Love your videos, thanks
You're very welcome Marcus!
It has been our routine to buy a new game and watch your videos before even opening the box. Not only are you thorough in covering the rules, but it is always entertaining too.
Nice job guys!
+Tales of Cardboard Thanks Tales :)
May be Tri-wonders for the next game?
+Ege Tunca 7 Wonders: Tri!
Upss forgot about the 7 part :)
Just wanted to point out that the player with the weakest military CHOOSES who goes first in the next age, so he could choose not to go first.
+Juha Loukaja Yep. We get that right in the rules, but mis-state it here.
Is there two versions of 7 Wonders Duel? I noticed online that some boxes have green-ish title box, some have purple??
I'm not sure.
I like puns
I'd give you thumbs up anyway, but totally did it this time for the pun(s).
Edited after more puns.
We'll take it!
The pun game is too strong in this XD
+Cristian Juarez (CristianAlex82) Yeah, sorry about that :)
I'm from Poland.
Greetings from Canada!
Not gonna lie: tried to play this game, and spent 40 minutes trying to figure out the game mechanics. We gave up trying eventually.
Hey, maybe this would help: czcams.com/video/SxQkMRUvCJ8/video.html
@@WatchItPlayed thank you very much! We're going to try it again soon!
@@KNakanishi I hope it helps!
I THINK YOU'RE GETTING TOO SMART FOR YOUR OWN WOOD
why you americans think that all the money on boardgames are dollars?? those are definitely not dollars!!!! stop thinking you are at the center of the universe! thx great video though :)
I'm not American. Perhaps you maybe made an assumption too? :)
+Watch It Played Where are you filming this from?
+Corey Reynolds Canada