What Does That Piece Do?Learn how to play "Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War" by Alex Knight (Blue Panther Games, 2023). Get an overview of the rules, just what you need to get you up and running.
Land & Freedom - TutorialWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-04-28 | Learn how to play "Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War" by Alex Knight (Blue Panther Games, 2023). Get an overview of the rules, just what you need to get you up and running.
Check out my interview with designer Alex Knight: youtu.be/xEQeUwaNACgQuarterly Review - Q3 2024What Does That Piece Do?2024-11-04 | A recap of all the videos from the channel in Q3 2024, the games I played - including my "Game of the Quarter" - and other updates about the channel.
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MUSIC by v01d All the music you hear on this channel can be found here: v01d.bandcamp.comKingdom of Heaven - Scenario A Debrief with SahmWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-10-02 | Myself and new gaming buddy Sahm recently got to play MMP's Kingdom of Heaven, specifically Scenario A to learn the game. Sahm had some experience with the game, but this was a new one for me. We share our thoughts after playing - and hopefully will be back for more as we tackle the other scenarios in the future!Wargamer FAIL. Don’t do this if you’re new to the hobby.What Does That Piece Do?2024-10-01 | ...Chicago 68 Solo/Co-op Play through with the DesignerWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-08-26 | Join your host Joe and Chicago '68 game designer Yoni Goldstein as we play the game in the newly designed Solo/Co-op mode.
Do you want to playtest Chicago '68, solo or with others? Then join the Discord server: discord.gg/9auauYGjvNCrisis 1914 - TutorialWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-08-12 | Learn how to play "Crisis 1914" by Maurice Suckling (Worthington Games, 2024).
Crisis 1914 on BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/394269/crisis-1914Interview: Mark Johnson [Wargames To Go]What Does That Piece Do?2024-07-18 | Mark Johnson, creator of the Wargames to Go and Boardgames to Go podcasts, joins me for a discussion about gaming history; specifically Indigenous Narratives in games and even MORE specifically European First Contact with Native North Americans.
MUSIC by v01d All the music you hear on this channel can be found here: v01d.bandcamp.comUnboxing: Burn the Fort (Indigenous Action Media)What Does That Piece Do?2024-06-29 | Quick unboxing of Burn the Fort by Indigenous Action Media
Rest in Power, Klee Benally (1975-2023)Brotherhood & Unity - TutorialWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-06-08 | Learn how to play "Brotherhood & Unity" by Tomislav Čipčić (Compass Games, 2020).
Timestamps: 01:44 - Game Overview 02:58 - Pieces 05:29 - Map 09:55 - Setup 12:45 - Cards 15:03 - Actions 30:06 - Sequence of Play 34:14 - Turn 3 Deck Rebuilding 35:13 - Final ScoringMar Hepto Interview - CircleDC 2024What Does That Piece Do?2024-05-05 | I took a few minutes to chat with upcoming game designer Mar Hepto to talk about their game "The Devil's Advocates" about the Satanic Panic in the US during the 1980s. Learn about the Satanic Panic itself and the ripples it has in today's society.
This video is dedicated to the Trans and Queer brothers, sisters, and non-binary folks that are facing persecution in this current era of "moral panic".Joe Dewhurst Interview - Circle DC 2024What Does That Piece Do?2024-04-14 | I took a few minutes to sit down and chat with Joe Dewhurst, developer and designer extraordinaire, at CircleDC 2024. I find out what radicalized him, check it out!Tory Brown Interview - CircleDC 2024What Does That Piece Do?2024-04-11 | I took a few minutes to sit down and chat with Tory Brown, designer of "Votes for Women" at CircleDC 2024. We discussed game design and democracy, check it out!
"Votes for Women" 2nd printing available now from Fort Circle Games. fortcircle.com/gamesCircleDC 2024 - Field ReportWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-04-10 | A walk-through and highlights of Circle DC gaming convention, April 5-7th 2024.
Support this channel on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/joebyer18886Quarterly Review - Q1 2024What Does That Piece Do?2024-04-03 | A recap of all the videos from the channel in Q1 2024, the games I played - including my "Game of the Quarter" - and other updates about the channel.
MUSIC by v01d All the music you hear on this channel can be found here: v01d.bandcamp.com
Timestamps: 01:48 - Channel Recap 05:43 - Games I've played in Q1-2024 27:50 - What to look forward to in Q2 on WdTPD 29:35 - My "Game of the Quarter"Art of the Game Ep. 4 - Gen AI Art in GamesWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-03-07 | Does Gen AI Art belong in Games? I share my thoughts... (FYI the game in the thumbnail is NOT Gen AI art, but a map made by a real, human talented person).
"Conflict in Vietnam" was the games from the 80s I mentioned, here's some extended gameplay footage: youtube.com/watch?v=5wUYrcXDwHA&t=255sArt of the Game Ep. 3 - Card DesignWhat Does That Piece Do?2024-01-24 | Another look at some of my favourite games, judging the cards based on their art and design.
Reminder - this is one man's opinion! I critique because I care, I want the hobby to be the best it can be and make sure everyone can strive for excellence. Love and respect to all the artists and designers that put so much work into these games.
Designer Tory Brown's call to action: "“If you’re concerned about the outsized role that huge corporations like Meta now play in who gets to be heard, consider joining or supporting an organization like the American Economic Liberties Project, Public Citizen, or the Open Markets Institute. “Together, we can end the concentration of political and economic power held by a few self-serving gatekeepers.”
Promotion copy provided by Tompet Games.2023 - A Year of Great Gaming - Personal RecapWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-12-20 | My recap of the games I've played this year and enjoyed.
CORRECTION! Molly House is being released by Wehrlegig Games, not Hollandspiele. But also check out Hollandspiele's games!
Timestamps: 02:17 - History-Themed Euros 06:39 - Misc / Euros 10:35 - COIN Series 12:25 - Pax Games 13:36 - Wargame & Consims 21:54 - Solo Games 24:48 - Replays for 2024 25:20 - New for me in 2024 27:40 - New Releases in 2024 (and beyond) Feel free to tear a strip off me over how I classified these. Roast me in the comments. DO IT.
Are you curious about the "Game of the Month" I keep mentioning? You can participate by joining the Homo Ludens Discord, just head over to that channel and toss Fred some Ko-Fi $$$ ! youtube.com/@HomoLudens1871/featuredComancheria Review - Follow up with Designers ResponseWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-12-03 | Since my last video, I received more input and insight from Joel Toppen, the designer of Comancheria. His thoughtful responses deserve a follow-up, so here it is! Also, a brief overview of some of the books that I've been reading on the topic. Original Comancheria review: youtu.be/7J28fg-ZxjA
Reminder - this is one man's opinion! I critique because I care, I want the hobby to be the best it can be and make sure everyone can strive for excellence. Love and respect to all the artists and designers that put so much work into these games.
Timestamps: 00:51 Intro 04:30 Shores of Tripoli 07:06 Land & Freedom 10:59 Red Burnoose 14:17 Wars of Marcus Aurelius 17:14 Polis (Devir) 20:59 1979 Revolution in Iran 25:27 Granada Last Stand of the Moors 29:45 Finale
Don't forget to check out the first video in the Art of the Game series youtu.be/kC-jGp9vnww
...and the teaching videos for this games covered in this video.
Support me and the channel on Ko-Fi! Ko-fiko-fi.com/joebyer18886Littoral Commander: Indo-Pacific [Dietz Foundation, 2023]What Does That Piece Do?2023-09-19 | Learn how to play "Littoral Commander: Indo-Pacific" by Sebastian Bae (Dietz Foundation, 2023). Includes brief example of play
Timestamps: 00:32 Intro 03:28 Faction Units 07:09 The Map 08:04 Scenario Setup 08:40 Sequence of Play 14:05 Gameplay - Actions 26:24 Joint Capability Cards 29:37 Example of Play
Order Littoral Commander: Indo-Pacific and the upcoming release Littoral Commander: The Baltic from The Dietz Foundation: dietzfoundation.org/shopPeople Power - TutorialWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-08-19 | Learn how to play "People Power" by Kenneth Tee (GMT Games, 2023)
Learn more great history from Dr Mildred Strange on "History Lessons for Misanthropes" historyformisanthropes.comWomen’s History Month - message to Wargame DesignersWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-03-23 | Can't believe I still have to say this...Fatma NSoumer [The Red Burnoose, HitEm With A Shoe, 2022] - This Piece Changes HistoryWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-03-05 | Learn about Fatma N'Soumer, the Algerian freedom fighter who is central to the game "The Red Burnoose: Algeria 1857" released in 2022 by Hit'Em With A Shoe.
Get your copy of The Red Burnoose here: hitemwithashoe.com/product/the-red-burnoose-algeria-1857Louise Michel [Red Flag over Paris, GMT 2021] - This Piece Changes HistoryWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-03-04 | Learn about Louise Michel, and integral figure in the Paris Commune of 1871, as featured in "Red Flag over Paris" by Fred Serval, released on GMT Games (2021)
More on Paul Robeson, a character in the game whom Alex speaks about in the video: youtu.be/BUki-v-NvoELand and Freedom [Blue Panther Games] - Efficient UnboxingWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-02-23 | A quick look at "what's in the box"!
Get your copy of Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution & Civil War, designed by Alex Knight on BluePanther Games today: bluepantherllc.com/products/land-and-freedomArt of the Game Ep. 1 - CARD DESIGN in CDGsWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-02-15 | I explore the art and iconography in some of my favourite history games. Get my take on what I think works for an immersive and accessible experience.
Reminder - this is one man's opinion! I critique because I care, I want the hobby to be the best it can be and make sure everyone can strive for excellence. Love and respect to all the artists and designers that put so much work into these games.
Timestamps: 04:26 Red Flag over Paris 06:47 Free At Last 10:05 1979 Revolution in Iran 12:47 Wars of Marcus Aurelius 15:00 Nights of Fire 18:03 Resist 20:14 Dual Powers 22:23 Red Burnoose 25:05 Pax Pamir 2nd Ed 27:58 Votes for WomenFree At Last - Game TutorialWhat Does That Piece Do?2023-01-31 | Learn how to play "Free At Last" by Ted Torgerson and Damon Stone (Dietz Foundation, 2022) Timestamps: 00:58 Intro 03:07 Tutorial Start 08:18 Project Phase 10:20 Commitment Phase 15:30 Challenge Phase 15:42 Direct Action Phase 22:11 Recovery Phase 27:24 Final Thoughts
CORRECTION on Leader & Local Figures capabilities: The Direct Action phase is "threaded" which is to say each player takes a turn going through the 3 steps: Mutual Aid, We Shall Overcome, and Reprisal, and then it becomes the next player's turn, and this keeps going until every player has cleared a stage AND chosen to pass, completed their project, or the project has failed. Each "cycle" through is a turn, each Leader, local figure, etc. can use their ability, if applicable, once each time. Full script available here: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQMTmYhHBzrj4QeqzTV-nqRzyvzzbpKP41liwzP0iqdeyLhhnbUKv74Ocw_q8DUbbOg4svtiFRCHCDL/pub
Check out the "Freedom Summer: Mississippi 1964" documentary from PBS pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/freedomsummerThanks for 2022! Whats Next?What Does That Piece Do?2022-12-29 | Thank you to all the viewers, subscribers, game designers and players for a fabulous 2022! Here's what cooking for 2023...Cuba Libre - hard time in Havana for the GOVWhat Does That Piece Do?2022-12-19 | This is what happens when you leave a M26 Base in Havana - and it suddenly flips to Neutral.The Red Burnoose: Algeria 1857 - Tutorial & HistoryWhat Does That Piece Do?2022-11-22 | Learn how to play "The Red Burnoose: Algeria 1857" by Matt Shoemaker & Roberta Taylor, artwork by Ahcene Blibek (Hit'em With A Shoe, 2022). Get a quick history lesson, an overview of the rules, and a closer look at one of the pieces in "This Piece Changes History".
Timecode: 01:15 Historical Context 04:38 Tutorial 26:58 This Piece Changes History
Modern Cardboard's EXCELLENT teaching videos for Pax Pamir: youtu.be/4yxXJxs43eo
Previous "What does That Piece Do?" videos for: 1979: Revolution in Iran: youtu.be/M9Bpdwl4I0Y Cuba Libre youtu.be/Y0usd4t9afgCuba Libre - Tutorial & History LessonWhat Does That Piece Do?2022-10-02 | Learn how to play "Cuba Libre" COIN Series Vol II by Jeff Grossman & Volko Ruhnke (GMT Games, 2013). Get a quick history lesson, an overview of the rules, and a closer look at one of the pieces in "This Piece Changes History".
Cuba Libre on BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/111799/cuba-libreWelcome to What does That Piece Do?What Does That Piece Do?2022-08-15 | Get to know me and my channel - exploring history through analog games. Teaching how to play while telling the stories... Games & History & Books & Stuff
Check out the "History Books Paired with Games" list on BGG: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/280429/history-books-paired-games1979: Revolution in Iran - Tutorial & HistoryWhat Does That Piece Do?2022-08-07 | Learn how to play "1979: Revolution In Iran" by Dan Bullock (Dietz Foundation, 2021). Get a quick history lesson, an overview of the rules, and a closer look at one of the pieces in "This Piece Changes History".
Timecode: 04:29 Tutorial 42:18 This Piece Changes History 48:21 Further reading on the topic
Buy the game: dietzfoundation.org/product/1979-revolution-in-iran It's available direct from the Foundation and stores can get it through Alliance Game Dist. Internationally via various Asmodee distribution outlets, and Hexasim in France.
Check out "Operation Ajax" digital graphic novel for more on the 1950s coup in Iran. operationajax.com
Dan Bullock's "Game Design Deep Dive" Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-design-deep-dive/id1625912406Red Flag over Paris - Tutorial & HistoryWhat Does That Piece Do?2022-06-19 | Learn how to play "Red Flag Over Paris" by Fred Serval (GMT Games, 2021) Get a quick history lesson, an overview of the rules, and a closer look at one of the cards in "This Piece Changes History".