Shikoku 1889 | How to Play

Do you want to learn how to play 18xx games? This is a quick and comprehensive video that teaches you how to set up and play Shikoku 1889, which is my go-to game for introducing new players to the genre of 18xx games. The game and upgraded money cards were provided by the publisher Grand Trunk Games.

music by Andrew Morrow

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Intro: 0:00
Setup: 0:14
How to Play: 1:34
Stock Round: 2:18
Stock Round: Purchasing Shares: 2:39
Stock Round: Selling Shares: 5:08
End of Stock Round: 6:15
Operating Round: 6:41
Operating Round: Lay/Upgrade Track: 8:05
Operating Round: Place a Station Token: 9:47
Operating Round: Run Trains: 10:23
Operating Round: Distribute Earnings & Adjust Stock Price: 11:36
Operating Round: Purchase Trains: 12:30
Operating Round: Forced Train Purchase: 13:54
Operating Round: Purchase Private Companies: 14:54
End of Operating Round: 15:10
Phase Changes: 15:25
End of Game: 17:01
Private Company Auction: 17:33
Private Company Abilities: 20:00
Outro: 21:03

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[MaximeLemaitre]

Respect, explaining a 18xx game is not an easy task and this was pretty clear.

[janofe]

Can't believe how concise and clear this tutorial is. Really made the game feel less intimidating!!

[docteurslump]

Great video, thanks Ambie :)
19:04 Private auction : when there are multiple bidders, the auction starts with the playing TO THE LEFT of the current highest bid (page 14 in the rulebook)

[aaronnatera]

Super excited for this one! I backed the KS and this will be my first 18XX game. I've been interested in trying one for a while now, and your enthusiasm for them is a big part of what got them on my radar.

[MrPHocto]

This video is incredible. Really makes what seemed a daunting learn very simple.

[TabletopGamesBlog]

Thank you for this wonderful teach of 1889 Shikoku. After reading the rulebook, I needed to clarify a few things, which your video has done brilliantly. I'm also going to send a link to your video to my friends and see if they fancy playing this game. I reckon, with your video, they will be happy to. :)

[derekliljequist]

Super pumped to play this one. Not only does this latest printing set the gold standard for how production quality should be with 18XX games as well as having a proper rulebook we can also say it has a good how to play video for it on YouTube which is basically unheard of for this family of games. Well done!

[whosegoisit]

This is a phenomenal and surprisingly succinct explanation if a rather complex game. Amazing job!

[classicalteacher]

I first heard of 18xx games from you years ago on the Dice Tower. This is my first 18xx. Thanks.

[juancsuarez]

Thank you for the great explanation and all the examples you added on each phase. I only spotted one minor detail that requires clarification:
@9:26 The cost printed on the board must be paid only when track is laid for the first time, not when upgrading that same hex. However, some tiles show a cost which must be paid when they get upgraded.

[mahendrata]

Great video. Super excited for this one, can’t wait for it to arrive

[victorr.]

Really good video! Very clear and complete. Thanks

[SamiPaju]

Really good rules explanation. Thanks a lot! :)

[nobuthatsme]

I have to subscribe after watching this. Well done

[miguelangeln]

Perfect explanation. Thank you very much. I still haven't played but I think I will try soon.

[conradovergueiro]

Really good explanation! Now I just need friends to play with 😅.

[andrewwalsh]

It strikes me after watching your video what a daunting task it is to learn one of these 18xx games, much less to teach one. Yours is one of the better introduction tutorials I've watched & yet still I feel the 18xx series of games is best when played initially in person w/ an experienced player alongside to guide the group. That's just not going to happen in my situation so I am left thinking maybe this genre of board gaming is not for me, at least at this particular point in time. Also I wonder is this particular 18xx title any good w/ 2 players or is it mainly just "OK", (like many euro game experiences at that player count)?

[hackers]

Is 19:06 an error? "It starts with the highest current bid and goes clockwise, with players raising by at least 5...". Does this mean that if I have a reservation bid of $70 and another player has a reservation bid of $65, then I have to raise to $75 or pass? That seems wrong.

[GuillaumeBellemare]

Will you do Railways of the Lost Atlas? Either way, your videos are awesome! Thanks!

[Scarecrowtum]

You have subtitles?? Instant sub, thank you!