It also used to bug me but I've overcome it. Just sit by a campfire and look at the color of the flames : they are more yellowish than reddish. Same with a lighter flame. Thinking about it, associating fire to red seems to be a misconception...
This game has pretty much everything I like. Card drafting, big chunky dice, lots of roads to victory, and a little player interaction depending on the mix of artifacts and familiars.
This is such a good explanation of the game. I was kind of fumbling over the rules, and the games manual has too much information lol. I just put this video on and we were up and running with everyone knowing what to do. Thanks a lot!
Thank you Rodney. I saw this game long ago and wanted to learn how to play, but never had a chance to find a good guide and then I forgotten about it. This video brought back the question and gave the answer.
Thanks a lot, Rodney! I know Seasons for years now but I haven't played for 4 years now. I wanted just to remind the rules and with your video, everything is back and clear now :) ! Very nicely explained! Thanks a lot!
It seems that everyone I have talked to about this game had overlooked it before playing. I too have this on my shelf, unplayed, and it is has been there for over a year. I'm not sure if it's the box or what, but everyone has stated that after playing Seasons, they regretted not playing it sooner.
I've just got into board game have bought Duel and Sequence and am thinking of getting this. Is there any way in this game to impede the other player from progressing to a winning position? Or is it more you both play isolated where it's irrelevant what the other person is doing and then at the end you add up the points?
Glad to see this older game featured. Is the 1st player token in the video included with the game? I don't believe my edition did. I believe the 1st expansion comes with a 1st player token. Though, it's cardboard and not wood.
+Mark Johnson Mark, I think you're right! I believe I added this to my set so long ago, I forgot that it wasn't actually included in the game. I'll add a note to the description of the video to mention this!
That's unusual. i don't remember you doing an instructional video for an "old" game (or a reprint of one) for quite some time. Not complaining at all though! Please do more of awesome old games! You're by far my favorite tabletop gaming channel. I'd love to see instructionals for games I love or are quite well liked by lots of people and I haven't had the chance to play yet.
I saw this box a few times now and then at my local store but I was never that interested in it until I saw your playthrough. Quite interesting gameplay. I think it's one I will eventually add to my collection. I don't think I have ever seen Dice Tower do this one, but I could be wrong (or I don't remember). I'm impressed so far.. now I just have to make a decision :D
+Steve Pruneau It's absolutely worth it. It's a real pretty game with some interesting mechanics, and it's simple to learn but trickier to master. If you own other games, Seasons does lend a certain uniqueness to its gameplay that will add some flavour to your game nights. It may not be the top favourite but no one in my gaming group would say no to it either.
This game looks really interesting! I would love to see a play though! I just found your channel about two weeks ago, and have since watched most of your videos. Thank you for what you do! Although now my wish list of games has gotten a lot longer...
I received Lords of Xidit, a game set in the same world as seasons, as a gift about a year ago and it's been a big hit. I've since learned of Seasons and have been curious about it. This video has now convinced me to get it! Thanks! Also, have you tried Lords of Xidit?
Hello there again. A question! About the cards with the gears on the bottom left… do I have to pay the amount I’ve paid to summon it, again? In order to use it again? Or I pay that amount once, and then I use it for free every time it’s my turn? And why should I turn it in order to show that I’ve used it? Since the turn finishes after the 4th player have played his turn? I mean it’s not a loooong turn so that we forget that i’ve used the card. Thank you again
I've never played Seasons and probably never will, but I enjoy watching you explain board games for the entertainment value. You're like a TV show. I gotta say tho, While after watching most of your reviews I feel like I could fully play the game if it ever happened. After watching this one, I still feel really lost? Is it just that the game is kinda of less intuitive or less like a normal game?
Hey Tala, thanks for tuning in even when the game isn't one you'd necessarily want to pick up! It's hard to say why a game may or may not click for a person. I've noticed that some games one person will find tricky, another will pick up quickly - and I don't think it's a matter of intelligence - just some things click quick than others I guess?
Great video, as always. Is there a way to get rid of cards? In your examle, you have 5 cards summoned and 2 cards in hand. but as I understand it, you will get at least 9 cards - the cards you set aside - and possibly more if you use the draw action. What am I missing?
@@WatchItPlayed 12:15 shows that the hypothetical player has 7 cards at the end. I was wondering how this can happen, since you get the 'starting' 9. Merry Christmas btw! Didn't mean to take you away from your celebrations.
@@StuffByBez Ah, I got you. No, there is no way to just burn cards - so you want to be careful of how many you draw, as you'll want to be playing the cards you gain.
I have a question about the order of using the dice power. If I have 7 energy in front of my board and I get a dice showing e.g. 2 air symbols, can I summon a card from my hand (if there is enough room for it) BEFORE I claim those air tokens (so i can make room for them) or I must claim them and discard 2 other tokens before I can do anything else?
+SamuelDivinium You must resolve all die actions before any others (except for transmutation, which you can choose to perform at any time during your turn).
+Watch It Played Wow then we played this part wrong the whole time! :( Thanks for clarifying it! We made few minor other mistakes too but figured out thanks to this video. Your videos are as helpful as ever! :)
I shot this awhile ago, so I don't recall from memory, but it's explained in the setup portion of the tutorial. It has to do with the numbers on the bottom of the cards.
It's the end of an era at Watch It Played. Seasons is finally here. Thank you Rodney! I've played it once at a local Game Expo in Ottawa (and lost terribly, cause I didn't know what I was doing during the drafting phase) but I really want to give it another try. Is there going to be a play through?
Phenomenal video as always ;). But I have to point out one thing - the cards are always discarded face down (as explained in the rulebook for the Enchanted Kingom expansion). Other players shouldn't see what you discard. ;)
We avoid introducing rules presented in expansions. I don't recall this being a rule in the base game, so it wouldn't have been brought up in this video.
I avoid trying to assess things like that for other people, as everyone has their own personal taste for interaction. here's a thread discussing it though: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1508071/interaction
As I understand it, some of the cards you play affect other players - & they can also play cards to counteract yours. I think that's as far as any interaction goes.
+Watch It Played Thanks for your replay! I love your show btw! In the manual says you "must" take the actions offered on the die and it doesn't refer to the transmutation circle like you did :'( But I think you're right! because in the manual also says "you can transmutate". As you "may". I think so!
+Watch It Played Ok! That changes a lot of things! I'm so glad to hear that. I was really worried with that rule. Thanks a lot! Keep doing awesome videos!
This was a mistake on my part. I had forgotten that I had added that piece to my game, from some spare parts I had around, and then when finally doing the video, I forgot I had added it. You aren't missing anything.
Watch It Played oh thanks for letting me know lol :) great video btw. Really helped my gf who is new to modern games learn how to play. Will you guys ever cover Terra Mystica?
+Jpedrolive Yes. Except for the 3rd and final year when (as Rodney said) you lost 5 points per card in your hand. So, for example, year 1 cards are good to play during years 2 and 3. Great game and fantastic instructional video!
Wow! there's a lot going on in this game. Nice artwork, great die, I would like a little more in terms of theme though to capture my attention further.
@@WatchItPlayed I have to excuse, my targetlanguage is german so the autocorrect did not work. But you anticipated right. you answered my question. Thanks a lot
@@WatchItPlayed My roomate didn't like the shirt for some reason, maybe becase he's seen mine too much. But what we really wanted to say was thanks for the video ! It allowed us to play the game without a problem
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All these years later, we gave this game a shot and have really enjoyed it. This tutorial is perfect.
So glad you enjoyed!
Fire red
Earth brown
Air clear
Water less clear
Æther invisible.
It really bothers me (much more than it should) that fire is yellow and air is red. I feel like they should've been swapped.
It is curious :)
Oh, I feel you. I thought the exact same thing and wondered why it bothered me so much. Happy to know I'm not the only one, lol.
I second that.
It also used to bug me but I've overcome it. Just sit by a campfire and look at the color of the flames : they are more yellowish than reddish. Same with a lighter flame. Thinking about it, associating fire to red seems to be a misconception...
@@eric.paquet Regardless, looking at the other pair, yellow makes way more intuitive sense for wind than red, so that would leave red for fire.
This was my very first card/board/dice game that got me into the industry! Still takes me back.
This game has pretty much everything I like. Card drafting, big chunky dice, lots of roads to victory, and a little player interaction depending on the mix of artifacts and familiars.
The dice are indeed quite fine. :)
This is such a good explanation of the game. I was kind of fumbling over the rules, and the games manual has too much information lol. I just put this video on and we were up and running with everyone knowing what to do. Thanks a lot!
So glad to know this was helpful - happy gaming!
I'd been eyeing this game for a while and finally got it. Thanks for the teach; it was really useful.
You're very welcome, I hope you have a great time playing!
@@WatchItPlayed Yes, we did. Thanks much!
Thank you Rodney. I saw this game long ago and wanted to learn how to play, but never had a chance to find a good guide and then I forgotten about it. This video brought back the question and gave the answer.
Glad you had a chance to check it out :)
Excellent tutorial, Rodney!
Thanks Dave!
Getting this one to the table tomorrow at last. Thanks for the explanation. Will prove invaluable as always no doubt!
I hope you have a great time playing Tim!
One of my favorite games of all time. Great video Rodney!
+icqciomen Thank you!
Thanks a lot, Rodney! I know Seasons for years now but I haven't played for 4 years now. I wanted just to remind the rules and with your video, everything is back and clear now :) ! Very nicely explained! Thanks a lot!
Very glad I could help you refresh - hope you have a fun time revisiting the game!
@@WatchItPlayed Indeed I will play today :) Hope that you can also spend some time laying games those difficult days :)
Thanks man, greetings from Poland
You're welcome! And greetings back from Canada!
My friends and I have gotten this to table a couple times now and it's so much fun. Love the dice rolling in it.
+Stretchy Arms Some pretty big dice in this one :)
I have been avoiding making a top 10/25/50/100, but this is top 10 material, absolutely in the top 25 minimum. Love Seasons.
Still on you non-existent top 25? :)
Why avoid making a top list? It's so fun!
Just stumbled on your channel today, incredibly well produced videos, very helpful, keep up the great work!
+Reed King Thank you Reed. Feel free to check out playlists to see the other games we've covered in case there are some others you'd enjoy. Cheers!
This would be a great watch it played Rodney.
Thanks for the interest!
It seems that everyone I have talked to about this game had overlooked it before playing. I too have this on my shelf, unplayed, and it is has been there for over a year. I'm not sure if it's the box or what, but everyone has stated that after playing Seasons, they regretted not playing it sooner.
I hope you enjoy when you get a chance to try it Michael!
I've just got into board game have bought Duel and Sequence and am thinking of getting this. Is there any way in this game to impede the other player from progressing to a winning position? Or is it more you both play isolated where it's irrelevant what the other person is doing and then at the end you add up the points?
The advanced cards involve more player interaction, so you can adjust how much of that you find in the game.
Glad to see this older game featured. Is the 1st player token in the video included with the game? I don't believe my edition did. I believe the 1st expansion comes with a 1st player token. Though, it's cardboard and not wood.
+Mark Johnson Mark, I think you're right! I believe I added this to my set so long ago, I forgot that it wasn't actually included in the game. I'll add a note to the description of the video to mention this!
Best explanation of this game I've seen yet - & I've now watched a few. Haven't played it yet as I'm a bit wary of all those cards...
Give yourself a learning game to get acquainted with the card abilities and then you’ll be all set. All the best!
That's unusual. i don't remember you doing an instructional video for an "old" game (or a reprint of one) for quite some time. Not complaining at all though! Please do more of awesome old games!
You're by far my favorite tabletop gaming channel. I'd love to see instructionals for games I love or are quite well liked by lots of people and I haven't had the chance to play yet.
Glad you enjoyed seeing this game from a few years back :)
Here I am 8 years after it was an "old" game, and this video is still useful.
Great video, thanks!
You're welcome!
I saw this box a few times now and then at my local store but I was never that interested in it until I saw your playthrough. Quite interesting gameplay. I think it's one I will eventually add to my collection. I don't think I have ever seen Dice Tower do this one, but I could be wrong (or I don't remember). I'm impressed so far.. now I just have to make a decision :D
+Steve Pruneau It's absolutely worth it. It's a real pretty game with some interesting mechanics, and it's simple to learn but trickier to master. If you own other games, Seasons does lend a certain uniqueness to its gameplay that will add some flavour to your game nights. It may not be the top favourite but no one in my gaming group would say no to it either.
Steve Pruneau
So... did you get the game?
Did you end up giving this one a try Steve?
@@WatchItPlayed Yes I actually played it, I just don't remember WHEN I did.. haha :D
@@stevepruneau6561 You don't remember the last 5 years with exacting precision Steve?!? ;)
watch it played = always the best
+Agzaroth M Ah, too kind - thank you!
This game looks really interesting! I would love to see a play though!
I just found your channel about two weeks ago, and have since watched most of your videos. Thank you for what you do! Although now my wish list of games has gotten a lot longer...
+Elizabeth Howald Thanks for joining us for all those videos Elizabeth :)
Excellent 'hot to play' video. Definitely want this game. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@WatchItPlayed
Oh dear. I meant to write 'how to play'. Works either way though, huh? =-)
@@lzeph I'm always hot to play!
Just sitting down to try this for our first game! Thanks for the WIP!
You're very welcome - I hope you have a great time playing!
I received Lords of Xidit, a game set in the same world as seasons, as a gift about a year ago and it's been a big hit. I've since learned of Seasons and have been curious about it. This video has now convinced me to get it! Thanks!
Also, have you tried Lords of Xidit?
+Scott Seaward I have not tried Lords of Xidit, though I thought it looked interesting.
Hello there again. A question! About the cards with the gears on the bottom left… do I have to pay the amount I’ve paid to summon it, again? In order to use it again? Or I pay that amount once, and then I use it for free every time it’s my turn? And why should I turn it in order to show that I’ve used it? Since the turn finishes after the 4th player have played his turn? I mean it’s not a loooong turn so that we forget that i’ve used the card. Thank you again
Hey there, you'll find the rules for how the gear works shown here: ruclips.net/video/RVEY-dxcSU0/видео.html
@@WatchItPlayed thank you very much!! Can’t get enough of your vids! So well explained!!
I've never played Seasons and probably never will, but I enjoy watching you explain board games for the entertainment value. You're like a TV show.
I gotta say tho, While after watching most of your reviews I feel like I could fully play the game if it ever happened. After watching this one, I still feel really lost? Is it just that the game is kinda of less intuitive or less like a normal game?
Hey Tala, thanks for tuning in even when the game isn't one you'd necessarily want to pick up!
It's hard to say why a game may or may not click for a person. I've noticed that some games one person will find tricky, another will pick up quickly - and I don't think it's a matter of intelligence - just some things click quick than others I guess?
I agree I'm still unsure how to play this game after watching the video. I think going through a sample turn would have helped immensely.
I play on Board Game Arena
ty for the great videos!! you are my card board shaman!!
A pleasure to assist!
Great video, as always.
Is there a way to get rid of cards? In your examle, you have 5 cards summoned and 2 cards in hand. but as I understand it, you will get at least 9 cards - the cards you set aside - and possibly more if you use the draw action.
What am I missing?
Hey Bez, I shot this long enough ago, can you drop me a time stamp for the section you are asking about?
@@WatchItPlayed 12:15 shows that the hypothetical player has 7 cards at the end. I was wondering how this can happen, since you get the 'starting' 9.
Merry Christmas btw! Didn't mean to take you away from your celebrations.
@@StuffByBez Ah, I got you. No, there is no way to just burn cards - so you want to be careful of how many you draw, as you'll want to be playing the cards you gain.
I have a question about the order of using the dice power. If I have 7 energy in front of my board and I get a dice showing e.g. 2 air symbols, can I summon a card from my hand (if there is enough room for it) BEFORE I claim those air tokens (so i can make room for them) or I must claim them and discard 2 other tokens before I can do anything else?
+SamuelDivinium You must resolve all die actions before any others (except for transmutation, which you can choose to perform at any time during your turn).
+Watch It Played Wow then we played this part wrong the whole time! :( Thanks for clarifying it! We made few minor other mistakes too but figured out thanks to this video. Your videos are as helpful as ever! :)
+SamuelDivinium A pleasure to help :)
OMG!.. It is real... It is finally here!!!! :D
+Diego Melo There was this video of people encouraging me to finish it... you may have seen it ;)
some of the cards have the term sacrifice on them. Does this mean that when activated, the card then goes to the discard pile?
Yes.
How do I know which is the beginner and the Advanced card deck?
I shot this awhile ago, so I don't recall from memory, but it's explained in the setup portion of the tutorial. It has to do with the numbers on the bottom of the cards.
Beginner cards have a number 1-30 at the bottom, advanced cards are 31-50.
It's the end of an era at Watch It Played. Seasons is finally here. Thank you Rodney! I've played it once at a local Game Expo in Ottawa (and lost terribly, cause I didn't know what I was doing during the drafting phase) but I really want to give it another try. Is there going to be a play through?
+Ian Kelly Not sure if I'll do a play through of this one or not. I'd like to, but I have several play throughs lined up to do - so we'll see :)
One thing wasn’t clear to me. Can you play cards and then take the die actions or does it have to be the first thing in a turn?
Hey Bruno, you can perform your actions in any order.
Tks Rodney!
Phenomenal video as always ;). But I have to point out one thing - the cards are always discarded face down (as explained in the rulebook for the Enchanted Kingom expansion). Other players shouldn't see what you discard. ;)
We avoid introducing rules presented in expansions. I don't recall this being a rule in the base game, so it wouldn't have been brought up in this video.
I love seasons, great instructional , I've just finished watching andreas great periscope .... Thanks a lot smith family
+dylan hanson Thanks for watching (Andrea's video too!)
Rodney - i really enjoy this game, great review.
Cheers McGuire! Thanks for swinging by!
Great review. but id like to know if players can interact agaisnt other players? Im afraid this is a multiplayer solitaire game like stone age :(
I avoid trying to assess things like that for other people, as everyone has their own personal taste for interaction. here's a thread discussing it though: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1508071/interaction
As I understand it, some of the cards you play affect other players - & they can also play cards to counteract yours. I think that's as far as any interaction goes.
What about the rule that it says You MUST use the actions on the die. What if I don't want to transmute because I want to save tokens? Can I do that?
You'll see this addressed at 5:48. All actions on the die are mandatory except Transmutation.
+Watch It Played Thanks for your replay! I love your show btw! In the manual says you "must" take the actions offered on the die and it doesn't refer to the transmutation circle like you did :'( But I think you're right! because in the manual also says "you can transmutate". As you "may". I think so!
+Piero Ruiz Yep, you've got it. You are never forced to exchange energy tokens if you don't want to.
+Watch It Played Ok! That changes a lot of things! I'm so glad to hear that. I was really worried with that rule. Thanks a lot! Keep doing awesome videos!
+Piero Ruiz You're very welcome :)
not sure but seams like there is little interaction between players. you play your board and thats it?
+Daniel Filippus The interaction will typically come from the card effects.
Seasons is me and my girlfriend's top 2 games. Great game!
What's the other top 2?
So glad you enjoy this one!
is there a app for apple and android?
I'm not sure.
Thanks for teaching me
You're very welcome, I'm glad you liked it!
My copy didn't come with a first player token? Is it only first printings?
This was a mistake on my part. I had forgotten that I had added that piece to my game, from some spare parts I had around, and then when finally doing the video, I forgot I had added it. You aren't missing anything.
Watch It Played oh thanks for letting me know lol :) great video btw. Really helped my gf who is new to modern games learn how to play.
Will you guys ever cover Terra Mystica?
Glad you liked the video :)
Re: Terra Mystica. We don't pre-announce, just in case something changes in the schedule.
thanks!
You're welcome Kat!
Hello! Mine doesn't have the first player's token!?
Yeah, I added that token a long time ago to my box, and then by the time I did this video I forgot that it was just one I had added personally.
Watch It Played never the less it was a great review as always. You got a diehard fan here in Tehran!
Thanks! (from your friends in Canada!)
I've always wondered why didn't you cover this one earlier?
So many games, so little time - like answering comments apparently! :)
If u still have cards in your hand at the end of the year can u still play them in the next year??
+Jpedrolive Yes. Except for the 3rd and final year when (as Rodney said) you lost 5 points per card in your hand. So, for example, year 1 cards are good to play during years 2 and 3. Great game and fantastic instructional video!
Thanks to Jeff for the assist!
Wow! there's a lot going on in this game. Nice artwork, great die, I would like a little more in terms of theme though to capture my attention further.
+Adam Bignell Thanks for checking it out Adam.
I really love the “turn your card 90 degrees” mechanism, but it needs a better name.
I guess there will never be one! ;)
I think a lot of card games (mainly Magic the Gathering) call it “tapping”.
Just use the term "Tap."
Nice job
+Sam DeRusse Thank you Sam!
When I Play tue Costa for the cards. Do I have to remove the Token from my playerboard or do the stay?!
I think auto-correct might have messed up that sentence slightly . When you pay the cost, you remove the tokens you spent, yes.
@@WatchItPlayed I have to excuse, my targetlanguage is german so the autocorrect did not work. But you anticipated right. you answered my question. Thanks a lot
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
+Honestly Andrea We planned to do this one quite awhile ago didn't we? :)
I don't think I have a 1st player token in my box...
You don't :) see the description of the video.
Thumbs up!! (y) Great explanation!
Thank you kindly!
when you look up how to play seasons on guitar by chris cornell and you think this is a tutorial
Surprise! Well, now you know how to play a game too - good luck learning the song on guitar as well!
Finally!!!
+Trae Lenox Heh - come on, I was only a COUPLE years late ;)
why the blue shirt ?
I'm not sure what you mean by "why". Why not?
@@WatchItPlayed My roomate didn't like the shirt for some reason, maybe becase he's seen mine too much.
But what we really wanted to say was thanks for the video ! It allowed us to play the game without a problem
@@panaramacalire2706 Glad it helped!
Prozd brought me here
I enjoyed seeing his video on his top 5 board games. Hope you find some games you enjoy!
Aren't you a bit late with this one ;)
+smolle Just a little :)