Oops! Managed to confuse myself in there somewhere - Bribe is not equal to the played card's rank, but instead equal to the number of tribes in the played card's region! Thanks :)
Just to be clear the rule states , “If you are the ruler of that card’s region or if no one rules the region, you can freely play the card. If someone else is that region’s ruler, you must pay a bribe of rupees to them that is equal to the number of the ruler’s tribes in that region. “
One of my favourite games. Thanks for the rule overview, gave me a good reminder for my next game. You're totally right about all players needing to have an overview of the entire game state, and everyones court, otherwise they might lose out. Much like all Pax games really. Though Root is the cuter game of the two I would actually say this is easier to teach of the two, and ultimately easier to play, due to the asymmetrical nature of Root. As many learners will be looking down out their own player boards in Root, as they play, trying to figure out what to do next. But without a grasp on all the different factions playing in a game of Root you'll lose out really. Cheers.
This quickly became one of my favourite games. It has such highs and lows; the potential for clever moves is huge, but so is the ability of your opponents to destroy your position. I love the dynamism of your tableau/hand and the quick thinking required to determine what to keep when you go over the size limit (in contrast to games where your abilities only grow as the game progresses). Everyone is disposable in your quest for power. I'm eager to try other Pax games that include variation in the victory conditions. Pax Renaissance in particular looks fascinating.
Haha, Right?! It really is a wonderful game. I would strongly recommend getting a few plays of Pax Renaissance under your belt too - it is every bit as good :)
I just purchased this game after hearing great things , thanks for making this video so concise. Btw the editing and the way you explain the rules is so smooth gotta say top video by far on pax pamir! Just subscribed, thanks again .
@@BitsOfBoard Right! It was exactly that title that brought me to the first lesson after opening the box. Excellent teaching but so fast I had to push the repeat button several times :)
Nice overview! I’ve never played a pax game but am super interested in this one. I’ve been reading a book that was actually suggested in the rule book called Return of a King which has been fascinating so far. Didn’t know anything about this period of history but it’s quite interesting.
That would be a fun playthrough for sure - even though the Wakhan (Solo AI) and I don't get along at all, haha! Ill add it to the list :D Cheers Viktor!
Great vid Michael! I was writing a note to a friend trying to explain the game to him and realized I was just parroting everything you said with a wall of text, so I deleted it all and just sent him the link to your video. You do a great job explaining all the rules, but whenever I explain the rules I feel like Captain Kirk from the old Start Trek explaining Fizbin to the gangster: ruclips.net/video/_DeIExLcURQ/видео.html
Oops! Managed to confuse myself in there somewhere - Bribe is not equal to the played card's rank, but instead equal to the number of tribes in the played card's region! Thanks :)
Just to be clear the rule states , “If you are the ruler of that card’s region or if no one rules the region, you can freely play the card. If someone else is that region’s ruler, you must pay a bribe of rupees to them that is equal to the number of the ruler’s tribes in that region. “
One of my favourite games. Thanks for the rule overview, gave me a good reminder for my next game. You're totally right about all players needing to have an overview of the entire game state, and everyones court, otherwise they might lose out. Much like all Pax games really. Though Root is the cuter game of the two I would actually say this is easier to teach of the two, and ultimately easier to play, due to the asymmetrical nature of Root. As many learners will be looking down out their own player boards in Root, as they play, trying to figure out what to do next. But without a grasp on all the different factions playing in a game of Root you'll lose out really. Cheers.
This quickly became one of my favourite games. It has such highs and lows; the potential for clever moves is huge, but so is the ability of your opponents to destroy your position. I love the dynamism of your tableau/hand and the quick thinking required to determine what to keep when you go over the size limit (in contrast to games where your abilities only grow as the game progresses). Everyone is disposable in your quest for power. I'm eager to try other Pax games that include variation in the victory conditions. Pax Renaissance in particular looks fascinating.
Haha, Right?! It really is a wonderful game. I would strongly recommend getting a few plays of Pax Renaissance under your belt too - it is every bit as good :)
I just purchased this game after hearing great things , thanks for making this video so concise. Btw the editing and the way you explain the rules is so smooth gotta say top video by far on pax pamir! Just subscribed, thanks again .
Your teach is outstanding. Please consider adding "how to play" to the title of this video as this will help so many people learn this game.
Thank you so much, Anthony! I wasn't confident enough that it was deep enough to call it a teach :) Ill add it the 'how to play'. All the best to you!
@@BitsOfBoard Right! It was exactly that title that brought me to the first lesson after opening the box. Excellent teaching but so fast I had to push the repeat button several times :)
Very well explained. It's rare with such a good, well-structured and ordered learn to play. At no point did I feel the usual "ooh you lost me there"
That makes me very happy to hear :) Thank you.
Excellent presentation of the rules! Thanks for a quick, clear, and interesting video. I can't wait to play it.
Take my money allright......what a nice concise and clear explanation! Just backed the reprint on KS.
Very glad to hear its getting some love! I really hope you enjoy the game :)
amazing work. I like how you express and your enthusiasm
Thanks Michael - really enjoyed your tutorial and have purchased the game. it arrives this week and I am very excited!
Without doubt, this is my favourite game ever - 10/10 - the solo game is very good as well - cannot recommend highly enough
Nice overview! I’ve never played a pax game but am super interested in this one. I’ve been reading a book that was actually suggested in the rule book called Return of a King which has been fascinating so far. Didn’t know anything about this period of history but it’s quite interesting.
I loved the playthrough you did for KDM.
Maybve you kan do a playthrough of Pax Pamir 2nd ed SOLO VERSION?
That would be a fun playthrough for sure - even though the Wakhan (Solo AI) and I don't get along at all, haha! Ill add it to the list :D Cheers Viktor!
Great review. Bought the game today!
Great vid Michael! I was writing a note to a friend trying to explain the game to him and realized I was just parroting everything you said with a wall of text, so I deleted it all and just sent him the link to your video.
You do a great job explaining all the rules, but whenever I explain the rules I feel like Captain Kirk from the old Start Trek explaining Fizbin to the gangster: ruclips.net/video/_DeIExLcURQ/видео.html
Hahah, I lolled so hard at that video! Thanks, Mike - made my day :D