Dune Imperium: Uprising (And CHOAM Module) - How To Play

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00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Setup
07:38 - Game Play Overview
07:57 - Phase: Round Start
08:18 - Running Out Of Cards
08:33 - Phase: Player Turns
08:45 - Agent Turns
09:20 - Using Agent Icons
10:23 - Additional Agent Costs
10:50 - Gaining Benefits
11:43 - Leader Abilities
12:29 - Recruiting Troops
13:13 - Combat Spaces
14:40 - Troop Summary
15:35 - Resource Symbols
15:40 - Effects With Costs
15:47 - Intrigue Cards
16:41 - Gaining Your Swordmaster
17:20 - Trashing Effects
18:20 - Recalling Agents
18:35 - Take Intrigue
18:50 - Faction Influence Tracks
20:13 - Gaining Victory Points
20:33 - Faction Influence Continued
21:06 - Taking Allegiances From Others
22:45 - Influence Requirements
23:10 - Maker Hook Markers
23:33 - Gaining Sandworms
24:10 - Conflict Card Names
24:56 - The Shield Wall
26:38 - The High Council
27:15 - CHOAM Symbols
27:35 - Placing Spies
28:08 - Spy Agent Icons
28:28 - Spy Benefits
29:47 - Running Out Of Spies
30:19 - Reveal Turns
30:58 - Gaining And Using Persuasion
31:46 - Purchase Benefits
32:36 - Acquiring Cards
32:49 - Setting Your Strength
34:10 - Phase: Combat
35:15 - Resolving The Conflict
35:53 - Ties In Strength
36:53 - Sandworm Benefits
37:31 - Collecting Conflict Cards
38:55 - Control Flags
39:58 - Finalizing The Conflict
40:18 - Phase: Makers
40:50 - Phase: Recall
41:22 - Ending The Game
41:39 - Determining The Winner
42:26 - Solo & Two Player Rules (location in rulebook)
42:37 - CHOAM Module
42:46 - CHOAM Module - Setup
43:44 - CHOAM Module - Gaining Contracts
44:22 - CHOAM Module - Completing Contracts
46:12 - Six Player Mode (location in rulebook)
46:28 - Mixing In Previous Expansions
46:40 - Conclusion

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[shanehaley]

Definitely struggled to grasp what to do reading the instructions. This made it wayy easier for me. Thank you!

[JerreMuesli]

Can we appreciate the amazing box toss for a minute? 3 full axis flips before landing in a perfect position to showcase the box.
Rodney, you genius!

[julianostadlmann]

Rodney you’re incredible at ‘how to plays’ so clear and easy to understand. Thank you 🙏🏽

[aquaregia]

Now the most difficult part of the game - finding, teaching, and convincing 5 other guys to play 🙃

[matthewneiswanger]

Another brilliant and high quality video Rodney!! I always enjoy when new content comes from you!! By far the best at explaining any game that comes out! I always watch these before teaching my friends and family!! Keep up the great work!!

[bonzaiiblitzz]

just played this game with 3 of my friends and I gotta say, if everyone can be patient enough to learn the rules, it's super rewarding! spies can be a bit confusing but give you such an advantage in the later stages of the game. can't wait to play this again

[philippejoly]

Hi Rodney, It's been said many times but you're definitely one of the best at explaining rules for complex games. I wish designers would ask you more often to help them with their rulebooks!👍

[-Markus-]

Superb video!

As for the game, ill stick with the current version it got more than enough plays remaining for me still!

[josephboland]

Beautifully done! Clear, thorough, well organized, and concise.

[kevindispensa]

Appreciated the video.

Ive played the OG Dune:Imperium and needed to understand how Uprising is different and you made it easy.

The Choam feature is cool

[NBenitus]

Very, very, very well explained! As a person that reluctantly needs to learn this game to play with friends, you made it very easy and enjoyable to learn!

[daleneglanz]

You are seriously the best commentator at explaining games. Thanks!

[rcbucs]

Damn just bought the original with the expansions, and now they come out with this...great timing

[chounlaboudyraphael]

I'm always amazed how clear your explanations are, even though I´m French, I can understand every words you pronounce without any problem, it's perfect .. as always

[mattjenkinscomic]

Love imperium and all its expansions! My group should be getting this one in a week or so 🎉. Let the table flips and arguments begin!

[douggiebee]

Such a great overview. I have appreciated how you have kept your quality high and continue to be such a great resource. I don't have any idea how much work it takes to be able to lay all of that out and then edit it together, and it is appreciated. I am so happy you have been able to continue to pursue this dream and have really created a brand. I think I am going to need a WIP Tee pretty soon.

Others have said this, but yes the box flip that always appears to be perfect the first time after who knows how many enthusiastic takes is very special.

P.S. I cherish all of the add-ons I have obtained for my games of WIP people, like Paula as Final Girl and your son from Dead of Winter. I am sure there are some I don't have, but now I need to see if they are for games I actually own.

"Now, let's go to the table and learn how to play."

[vistathon]

Came here looking for answers to something that I felt wasn't really explained enough in the rulebook. Boom - Rodney to the rescue as usual 👍. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[luisc]

Rodney the god, I love this game, but I had forgotten the deploy troop when controlling an area that comes again in the conflict deck. And I also missed it when I got the IX expansion for dreadnoughts. Came for improving my future, but also improved my current experience. Thanks!

[joesleavy]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you for yet another fantastic how to play.

[RockySunico]

Thank you for adding the CHOAM module!