Just a note since it seems more people have been popping on here since the game released. This how to play was done from a prototype rulebook back when the game was still on Kickstarter. I don’t know if everything is still fully accurate to the version they shipped.
It would be cool to see a version of these area control games coming from the African continent. There are several to choose from. Just saying. Central Africa Bantu mythology (Central, Southeast, Southern Africa) Bushongo mythology (Congo) Lugbara mythology (Congo) Baluba mythology (Congo) Mbuti mythology (Congo) Dinka religion (South Sudan) Hausa animism (Chad, Gabon) Lotuko mythology (South Sudan) East African[edit] Bantu mythology (Central, Southeast, Southern Africa) Akamba mythology (Kenya) Maasai mythology (Kenya, Tanzania, Ouebian) Kalenjin religion (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) Dini Ya Msambwa (Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kenya) Southern Africa[edit] Bantu mythology (Central, Southeast, Southern Africa) Lozi mythology (Zambia) Tumbuka mythology (Malawi) Zulu mythology (South Africa) San religion (South Africa) Traditional healers of South Africa Manjonjo Healers of Chitungwiza of Zimbabwe West Africa[edit] Akan religion (Ghana, Ivory Coast) Dahomean religion (Benin, Togo) Efik mythology (Nigeria, Cameroon) Edo religion (Benin kingdom, Nigeria) Hausa animism (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Togo) Odinani (Igbo people, Nigeria) Serer religion (A ƭat Roog) (Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania) Yoruba religion (Nigeria, Benin, Togo) West African Vodun (Ghana, Benin, Togo, Nigeria) Dogon religion (Mali)
It wouldn't surprise me if Mezo American gods are used because they are essentially dead religions. Less of a misappropriation and misrepresentation minefield. Probably why you also get a lot of Greek/Roman and Viking games. Not sure about Shinto because I think that is still active.
Tiago Soares I can see feeling that way. I personally like this better than rising sun on theme and gameplay. It’s worth owning both I think but I can understand the way you feel as well.
I haven't played this yet but, I do see the similarity. What drew me to this, after playing Rising Sun, is there isn't any team making mechanic. I didn't like the whole team making and tile mechanic of Rising Sun. It kind of felt tacked on and never really saw the betrayal tile used, even from players that wanted low honor. Combat is also simpler.
Justin Rizzo I think it’s worth the price tag personally for the all in, but I can definitely see the other side of that as well. I hope you get a chance to play it even if you don’t back it. It’s a great game and I fell in love with it long before I agreed to do a rules video for it!
Just bought this game. Thanks so much for making this. This is the best tutorial I could find anywhere.
This was awesome. Just got a used copy with expansion. Starting in an hour with my family. Thanks.
I love the Ryan Sturm ‘how to play podcast’ vibe of this video. Don’t listen to the boring people telling you to do it more boringly!!
Just a note since it seems more people have been popping on here since the game released. This how to play was done from a prototype rulebook back when the game was still on Kickstarter. I don’t know if everything is still fully accurate to the version they shipped.
I just picked up the retail version for $50. The game looks awesome. Thanks a lot for the video. Great job!
For a teaching video. I will prefer to listen to a orignial clear voice.
This. I get the desire but, the character voices might work better for a strategy video.
Laying it on pretty thick there, Robert 😆
It would be cool to see a version of these area control games coming from the African continent. There are several to choose from. Just saying.
Central Africa
Bantu mythology (Central, Southeast, Southern Africa)
Bushongo mythology (Congo)
Lugbara mythology (Congo)
Baluba mythology (Congo)
Mbuti mythology (Congo)
Dinka religion (South Sudan)
Hausa animism (Chad, Gabon)
Lotuko mythology (South Sudan)
East African[edit]
Bantu mythology (Central, Southeast, Southern Africa)
Akamba mythology (Kenya)
Maasai mythology (Kenya, Tanzania, Ouebian)
Kalenjin religion (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)
Dini Ya Msambwa (Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kenya)
Southern Africa[edit]
Bantu mythology (Central, Southeast, Southern Africa)
Lozi mythology (Zambia)
Tumbuka mythology (Malawi)
Zulu mythology (South Africa)
San religion (South Africa)
Traditional healers of South Africa
Manjonjo Healers of Chitungwiza of Zimbabwe
West Africa[edit]
Akan religion (Ghana, Ivory Coast)
Dahomean religion (Benin, Togo)
Efik mythology (Nigeria, Cameroon)
Edo religion (Benin kingdom, Nigeria)
Hausa animism (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Togo)
Odinani (Igbo people, Nigeria)
Serer religion (A ƭat Roog) (Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania)
Yoruba religion (Nigeria, Benin, Togo)
West African Vodun (Ghana, Benin, Togo, Nigeria)
Dogon religion (Mali)
It wouldn't surprise me if Mezo American gods are used because they are essentially dead religions. Less of a misappropriation and misrepresentation minefield. Probably why you also get a lot of Greek/Roman and Viking games. Not sure about Shinto because I think that is still active.
Cool. So, you may do it;)
2:55 Are the champions different in any way, besides the model? Does it matter which champion you pick?
no
Great video
We had a question come up that we couldn't find a yes or no in the rulebook. Can you build multiple pyramids in a region?
Seems to similar to Rising Sun to have them both on my collection. And the price tag makes that decision even easier to make.
Tiago Soares I can see feeling that way. I personally like this better than rising sun on theme and gameplay. It’s worth owning both I think but I can understand the way you feel as well.
I haven't played this yet but, I do see the similarity. What drew me to this, after playing Rising Sun, is there isn't any team making mechanic. I didn't like the whole team making and tile mechanic of Rising Sun. It kind of felt tacked on and never really saw the betrayal tile used, even from players that wanted low honor.
Combat is also simpler.
Great job, thank you
$130? Ok, I won't buy that. Maybe retail.
Justin Rizzo I think it’s worth the price tag personally for the all in, but I can definitely see the other side of that as well. I hope you get a chance to play it even if you don’t back it. It’s a great game and I fell in love with it long before I agreed to do a rules video for it!