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Reading Rulebooks
by Lily Gould
Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching board games! In this podcast, I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion.
Episodes
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Through the Desert
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…
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Pollen
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...
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Classic Art
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...
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Modern Art
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).…
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High Society
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…
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Stephenson's Rocket
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...
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Tigris & Euphrates
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...
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The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples
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...
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The Quest for El Dorado
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...
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Battle Line
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…
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Lost Cities
This week we are going to cover the rules for Lost Cities. Lost Cities is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Vincent Dutrait, Michaela Kienle, Anke Pohl, Thilo Rick, et. al.. The game is published by KOSMOS. About Lost Cities Gain points by mounting archeological expeditions…
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My Island
About My Island My Island is a legacy game where you develop a unique island and discover its secrets that could permanently change the island. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Game Materials 02:47 Game Setup 04:29 General Rules of the Game 05:18 The Placement Rules 06:55 End of an Episode…
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My City
About My City My City is a legacy game about developing a city through the different episodes of the game. My City has both a legacy and non-legacy format of play. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Game Materials 02:46 Game Setup 04:30 General Rules of the Game 05:31 The Construction Rules 08:07...
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Spectaculum
This week we are going to cover the rules for Spectaculum. Spectaculum is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Marc Margielsky. The game is published by Pegasus Spiele. About Spectaculum Spectaculum is a game of managing your wealth while managing traveling shows as they journey...
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Babylonia
This week we are going to cover the rules for Babylonia. Babylonia is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and illustrated by Jonas Hassibi and David Prieto. The game is published by Ludonova. About Babylonia Compete for land and cities in Babylonia around and between the river while commanding…
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Samurai
This week we are going to cover the rules for Samurai. Samurai is a game designed by Reiner Knizia and is illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel. The game is published by Fantasy Flight Games. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Game Components 03:02 Game Overview 03:38 Setup 07:15 Playing the Game 18:46...
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Ghosts of Christmas
This week we are going to cover the rules for Ghosts of Christmas. Ghosts of Christmas is a game designed by Taiki Shinzawa and is illustrated by Misaho Sugawara and Maria Surducan. This game is published by BoardGameTables.com. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Components 00:58 Game Overview 01:34...
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Winter Kingdoms
This week we are going to cover the rules for Winter Kingdoms. Winter Kingdoms is a game designed by Donald X. Vaccarino and is illustrated by Markus Erdt and Dennis Lohausen. The game is published by Queen Games. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Object of the Game 02:00 Setup 05:08 Sequence of...
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Wabash Cannonball
This week we are going to cover the rules for Wabash Cannonball (also known as Chicago Express). Wabash Cannonball is a game designed by John Bohrer and is illustrated by Michael Menzel & Todd Sanders. The game is published by Winsome Games, Queen Games, & Rio Grande. Expansions include Chicago...
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Empyreal: Spells & Steam
This week we are going to cover the rules for Empyreal: Spells & Steam. Empyreal: Spells & Steam is a game designed by Trey Chambers and is illustrated by Laura La Vito and Eunice Abigael Tiu. The game is published by Level 99 Games. Expansions include empyreal: As Above, so Below (2020), and...
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Mansions of Madness
This week we are going to cover the rules for Mansions of Madness Second Edition. Mansions of Madness is a game designed by Nikki Valens and is illustrated by Cristi Balanescu, Yoann Boissonnet, Anders Finer, Tony Foti, et. al. The game is published by Fantasy Flight Games.Chapters:00:00...
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Mysterium
This week we are going to cover the rules for Mysterium. Mysterium is a game designed by Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko and is illustrated by Igor Burlakov, Xavier Collette, Oleksandr Nevskiy, and Oleg Sidorenko. The game is published by Libellud.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:35 Player...
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Cthulhu: Death May Die
This week we are going to cover the rules for Cthulhu: Death May Die. Cthulhu: Death May Die is a game designed by Rob Daviau and Eric Lang and is illustrated by Nicolas Fructus, Karl Kopinski, Thierry Masson, Edgar Skomoroski, etc. The game is published by CMON games.Expansions include Season 2...
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Caylus
This week we are going to cover the rules for Caylus. Caylus is a game designed by William Attia and is illustrated by Cyril Demaegd, Arnaud Demargd, and Mike Doyle (I). The game is published by Ystari Games.Expansions include Caylus Expansion: The Jeweler (2005). I do not know anything about the...
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Broom Service
This week we are going to cover the rules for Broom Service. Broom Service is a game designed by Andreas Pelikan, and Alexander Pfister and is illustrated by Vincent Dutrait. The game is published by alea, Ravensburger. Expansions include Broom Service: The 1st Expansion (2106), Brettspeil...
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Ra
This week we are going to cover the rules for RA. RA is a game designed by Reiner Knitzia and is illustrated by Ian O’Toole. The deluxe edition game is published by 25th Century games.There are no expansions for RA.Chapters:00:00 MCG Introduction / Overview01:28 Game Components02:51 Set-Up05:19...
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Ahoy (Feat. Luke Bridwell)
This week we are going to cover the rules for Ahoy. Ahoy is a game designed by Greg Loring-Albright and is illustrated by Kyle Ferrin. The game is published by Leder Games.Chapters:Overview / Components – 00:00Game Setup – 02:45Faction Setup – 05:15Playing the Game – 07:22Ending the Round –...
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Calico
This week we are going to cover the rules for Calico. Calico is a game designed by Kevin Russ and illustrated by Beth Sobel. The game is published by Flatout Games.Chapters:00:00 Introduction + Components01:34 Beginner Setup03:19 Standard Setup05:11 Gameplay Overview05:31 Player Turn06:20 Design...
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Vast: The Crystal Caverns
This week we are going to cover the rules for Vast: The Crystal Caverns. Vast: The Crystal Caverns is a game designed by Patrick Leder and Davide Somerville and is illustrated by Kyle Ferrin. The game is published by Leder Games. Expansions include Vast: The Crystal Caverns – Bonus Cards (2017)…
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Disney Villainous
This week we are going to cover the rules for Disney Villainous. Disney Villainous is a game designed by Prospero Hall. The game is published by Ravensburger and Wonder Forge. There are no expansions for this game, but it does integrate with the following games: · Villainous: Bigger and Badder...
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Fort
This week we are going to cover the rules for Fort. Fort is a game designed by Grant Rodiek and is illustrated by Kyle Ferrin. The game is published by Leader Games. Expansions include Fort: Cats & Dogs Expansion (2021) by Nick Brachmann and Grant Rodiek. Chapters: 00:00 MCG Introduction &…
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Pandemic
Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching games! In this podcast I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion. This week we are going to cover the rules for Pandemic. Pandemic is a game designed…
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Dominion
This week we are going to cover the rules for Dominion. Dominion is a game designed by Donald X. Vaccarino and is illustrated by Matthias Catrein, Julien Delval, Tomasz Jedruszek, Ryan Laukat, et. al. The game is published by Rio Grande Games. Dominion is a deck building game for 2 to 4 players....
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Scythe
This week we are going to cover the rules for Scythe. Scythe is a game designed by Jamey Stegmaier and is illustrated by Jakub Rozalski. The game is published by Stonemaier Games. Expansions include Scythe: Encounters (2018), Scythe: Rise of Fenris (2018), Scythe: The Wind Gambit (2017), and...
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Age of Steam
Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching games! In this podcast I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion. This week we are going to cover the rules for Age of Steam. Age of Steam is a game...
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Terraforming Mars
This week we are going to cover the rules for Terraforming Mars. Terraforming Mars is a game designed by Jacob Fryxelius and is illustrated by Isaac Fryxelius. The game is published by FryxGames. Expansions include Terraforming Mars: Turmoil (2019), Terraforming Mars: Colonies (2018)…
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Bullet (heart)
This week we are going to cover the rules for Bullet ♡. Bullet ♡ is a game designed by Joshua Van Laningham and is illustrated by Collateral Damage Studios, Sebastian Koziner, Usanekorin, and Davy Wagnarok. The game is published by Level 99 Games. Chapters: 00:00 MCG Intro | Game Overview 03:14...
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Food Chain Magnate
This week we are going to cover the rules for Food Chain Magnate. Food Chain Magnate is a game designed by Joroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga. It is illustrated by Iris de Haan and Ynze Moedt. The game is published by Splotter Spellen. Expansions include Food Chain Magnate: The Ketchup Mechanism &...
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Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure
This week we are going to cover the rules for Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is a game designed by Paul Dennen and is illustrated by Rayph Beisner, Raul Ramos, and Nate Storm. The game is published by Renegade Game Studios. Expansions include Clank!: The...
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Spirit Island
This week we are going to cover the rules for Spirit Island. Spirit Island is a game designed by R. Eric Ruess and is illustrated by Jason Behnke, Loïc Berger, Loïc Billiau, Kat G Birmelin. The game is published by Better than Game. Expansions include Spirit Island: Branch & Claw (2017), Spirit...
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Obsession
This week we are going to cover the rules for Obsession. Obsession is a game by Dan Hallagan, with the art done by Dan Hallagan and published by Kayenta Games. Expansions include The Wessex Expansion, Promotion Cards, Upstairs/Downstairs, Promotional tiles, and the Useful box. This is one of my...
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Bargain Quest
This week we are going to cover the rules for Bargain Quest. Bargain Quest is a game designed by Jonathan Ying and is illustrated by Victoria Ying. The game is published by Renegade Game Studios. Expansions include Bargain Quest: Chaotic Goods (2017), Bargain Quest: The Black-Market Expansion...
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Wingspan
Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching games! In this podcast I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion. This week we are going to cover the rules for Wingspan. Wingspan is a game designed…
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Vast - The Mysterious Manor
Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching games! In this podcast I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion. This week we are going to cover the rules for Vast: Mysterious Manor. The Vast…
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Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching board games! In this podcast, I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion.
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Lily Gould
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Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching board games! In this podcast, I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion.
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