Reading Rulebooks

This week we are going to cover the rules for Through the Desert. Through the Desert is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by John Gravato, Atha Kanaani, Damien Mammoliti, Scott Nicely, et. al.. The game is published by KOSMOS.

Through the Desert is a part of the Knizia Tile-Laying Trilogy (Samurai, Through the Desert, Tigris and Euphrates).

About Through the Desert

Using camels to make caravan routes through the desert and try to reach the oasis while cutting off other players' access, because no one wants to share their resources.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Setup

03:40 Objective / Playing the Game

07:29 Game End / Final Scoring

08:42 Tips & Reminders

10:12 Through the Desert: Bazaar

15:00 MCG Thoughts

This week, we will cover the rules for Pollen. Pollen is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Beth Sobel. The game is published by Allplay.

About Pollen

Create a lush garden full of beautiful flowers whose pollen will attract pollinators to make the best garden.

Chapters:

00:00 Components & Preparation

02:21 Gameplay

04:30 Endgame & Scoring

06:15 Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Classic Art. Classic Art is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Chris McGloughlin. The game is published by CMON Games.

About Classic Art

Predict how many pieces of classic art will be presented in the exhibition. The risker the bet the higher the reward.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Overview, & Components

01:56 Setup

03:33 Gameplay

13:54 Game End

15:23 Art Exhibits

18:41 Rules Summary

22:24 Thoughts

This week, we are going to cover the rules for Modern Art. Modern Art is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and illustrated by Carole Carrion, Manuel Carvalho, Chen Cheng-po, Mike Doyle (I), et al. It is published by CMON Games and is part of the Knizia Auction Trilogy (Modern Art, Medici, Ra).

About Modern Art

Vie for the Modern Art of the Trendiest Artist through various types of auctions to make money buying and selling the art.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Components, & Goal of the Game

01:39 Game Setup

02:33 Gameplay

03:24 Running Auctions

05:12 The Five Types of Auctions

10:19 Ending the Auction Round

11:08 Selling to the Bank

13:13 The Following Auction Rounds

16:32 Winning the Game

18:23 Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for High Society. High Society is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Mateusz Bielski, Medusa Dollmaker, Wesly Gibs, Dahee Lee, et. al.. Ravensburger publishes the game.

About High Society

Enhance your standing and status in high society by flaunting your wealth with ostentatious expenditure, all while avoiding scandal and shame.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Components

01:40 Setup

01:57 How to Play

05:00 Game End

07:02 Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Stephenson’s Rocket. Stephenson’s Rocket is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Doris Matthäus, Ian O'Toole, TANSAN Inc.. The game is published by Grail Games.

About Stephenson’s Rocket

In Stephenson’s rocket, invest in the railways of England which are expanding and merging to come out the richest investor.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:17 Game Contents & Setup

04:08 Overview

05:07 Playing the Game

13:55 Scoring Prestige During the Game

23:15 Game End & End Game Scoring

26:32 Expansions

28:40 Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Tigris & Euphrates. Tigris & Euphrates is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Bascu, Christine Conrad, Doris Matthäus, Tom Thiel, et.al.. The game is published by Hans im Glück.

Tigris & Euphrates is a part of the Knizia Tile-Laying Trilogy (Samurai, Through the Desert, Tigris & Euphrates).

About Tigris & Euphrates

Expand your empire with the help of your four leaders along the Tigris & Euphrates River and take establish temples to build the most prosperous civilization.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:26 Game Components

04:46 Setup

06:49 Object of the Game

09:04 Turn Structure

35:49 Game End and Winner

36:42 Advanced Game Rules

41:55 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temple. The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temple is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel. The game is published by Ravensburger.

The Quest for El Dorado can intergrate with The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temple: The Golden Temples

About The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temple

Build your deck and lead your expedition to gain the riches of El Dorado and get out of the golden temple before it collapses.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Game Setup

04:14 How the Game Works

05:03 Turn Structure

05:46 Phase 1: Player Cards

11:39 Phase 2: Discard Cards

12:06 Phase 3: Play Cards

16:28 End of the Game

17:17 Rules for 2 Players

18:16 Example of a Complete Turn

19:58 Expanding the World of El Dorado

23:00 Glossary

25:32 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for The Quest for El Dorado. The Quest for El Dorado is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Vincent Dutrait, Franz Vohwinkel. The game is published by Ravensburger.

The Quest for El Dorado has the expansion of Heroes and Hexes and can integrate with The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples

About The Quest for El Dorado

Build your deck and lead your expedition to riches as you attempt to be the first to arrive on the quest for El Dorado.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Setting Up the Game

03:51 How the Game Works

04:27 Turn Structure

05:02 Phase One: Play Cards

10:33 Phase Two: Discard Played Cards

11:02 Phase Three: Draw Cards

11:26 Blockades

12:09 End of the Game

12:52 Rules for 2 Players / Full Turn Example

16:02 Caves Variant

19:28 Glossary

21:23 Heroes and Hexes Expansion

22:01Heroes and Hexes Expansion: Game SetUp

24:07 Heroes and Hexes Expansion: The New Game Elements

27:00 Heroes and Hexes Expansion: Curses

29:32 Heroes and Hexes Expansion: New Cave Tokens / Action Cards

33:04 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Battle Line. Battle Line is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Roland MacDonald, Rodger B. MacGowan, and Mark Simonitch. The game is published by GMT Games.

About Battle Line

Create Strong formations in this 2-player lane battle game to counter the enemy along the ever-changing Battle Line

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Preparation (Setup) & Objective

02:03 Play

03:31 Formations

04:50 Flags

06:42 Tactic Cards

10:11 Game End

10:38 Advanced Rule

11:06 Thoughts