Agricola Tutorial, Part 1 (S01E08.1)

[bwrpwr]

I have read that the solo player version of this game is about the best solo experience there is. Would you agree with that?

[auditorization]

But when do you draw new major or minor improvements? My wife and I got this board game and we're still having trouble with the exact gameplay - we haven't tried the family version yet. We've played Catan, and Puerto Rico etc, but having some trouble finding the exact rules for this game.

[2GASCB]

@auditorization Well, technically the way the game works, you receive your improvements/occupations (7 of each) at the beginning of the game and that is all.

However, all boardgames lend themselves to houserules, and Mr. Rosenberg (the game designer) is not going to jump out and kneecap you if you wanna change things up! Suggestions follow in the next comment..........

[auditorization]

@2GASCB I think I'm getting it now, we might try it again tonight - (that's what she said lol)

We weren't displaying the major improvements out, we had been leaving them in a deck. Thanks.

[2GASCB]

@auditorization Tee hee.

Also ah, that would certainly complicate the major improvements. If you'll note there is actually a board that has a fade-image of all the major improvements. That goes beside the board and they are on display there.

Hope your next game goes smoother!

-Ken

[2GASCB]

@auditorization Cont'....... I recommend 2 ways:

1) At any time, you can discard two cards of 1 type (Occ. or Imp.) to draw one of the same type.

2) discard 3-5 food (depending on your level of difficulty/skill) on your turn to draw a card (Occ. or Imp.). <-- That may seem like a lot, but drawing new cards during the game is actually quite powerful, and demands a sacrifice!

The first one is a variant in the rules. The second is one of mine.

Hope that helps!

-Ken

[2GASCB]

@auditorization Oh! I thought you asked about Occupations/Minor Improvements.

The Major improvements can only be purchased on a "Take 1 Major Improvement" space, such as the one that comes up in Stage 1.

That make sense?

You shouldn't ever use the variants I suggested to take Major improvements, just so you know.

-Ken

[sklikizos]

I liked this video, like such. Thanks!

[2GASCB]

@sklikizos And as such, I like your comment.

Like such <3

-Ken

[HalSamuel]

Extremely helpful.

[2GASCB]

@HalSamuel Thanks! Glad to help!

-Ken

[xTCHCx]

thanks for doing this video, the rulebook is a mess!

[2GASCB]

@xTCHCx Thanks! I really love this game, but a lot of people have a hard time getting through that rulebook. Main reason why I was excited to do this video.

-Ken

[xTCHCx]

@2GASCB Thanks to you guys and this terrific tutorial I finally played this game! It had been collecting dust on my game shelf for nearly a year. Keep up the good work with these tutorials.

[2GASCB]

@xTCHCx We're actually going to be starting up our next season of tutorials in January! Also, we're going to have a special Christmas episode very soon! :D

-Ken

[2GASCB]

I have no idea what you're talking about <3

-Ken

[Jamrozio87]

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[TheArzta]

Thank you so much for this! It helped alot! :)

[2GASCB]

@TheArzta Glad to have helped!

-Ken

[valorale]

Thanks for the great informational video. This game has been sitting on my shelf for 4 month, will bust it out on the next game night.

[2GASCB]

@valorale There's no doubt it's a tough one. Glad we could help!

-Ken

[FanfromVenezuela]

At last a good review/tutorial of the game! Excellent job!

[2GASCB]

@FanfromVenezuela You're welcome!

-Ken

[restinmybones]

ag-er-cola

[2GASCB]

@restinmybones Ah-gri-co-la?

-Ken

[bohelai]

Very good and detailed tutorial for agricola! Thanks to this video, I finally learned how to set up and play it now!

[2GASCB]

@bohelai We aim to please (and to Educate!!)

-Ken