Federation Board Game | Gameplay & Review

Join Anthony and Frances as they play a full 2 player game of the Federation Board Game.

*Review copy provided by EGG

0:00 Start and Rules Overview
9:30 Round 1
24:47 Round 2
36:02 Round 3
51:11 Round 4
1:07:27 Round 5
1:27:03 Final Scoring
1:29:57 Review

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[GamingRulesVideos]

Did my own playthrough recently. I got confirmation that the character abilities do not need to be used the VERY NEXT time you perform that action, just whenever you want to.

[explor]

Thank you Frances and Anthony for the great gameplay and review 😊
We, Dimitri (one of the author) and I (Explor8 publisher) will be in Las Vegas in September at the World series of Board Gaming (WSBG Vegas). We will maybe have the opportunity to meet you and gamers there?

[gstanford]

I know I'm late to the party, but I just bought this game and am looking forward to playing it! At 59:47, page 17 of the rulebook states that you pay the cost and take the better benefit (" Since you have already traded once with this stall, you get a better bonus in exchange for the same cost".) The example given is the exact one Frances did, so I think she spends the one and gets the three at the cost of one. Thanks for the playthrough! I am a visual learner and I find all of your videos extremely helpful for getting an excellent handle on where to start.

[julesindahouse]

Thanks for the video! I'm learning the game and following through with the rules. Duly noted that you stated this was not a rules teach. However this may help. I have the French rules as well as the English translation, which introduces ambiguity'. At 12'45" you have a question. On page 30 of the rulebook. The rules '1E1 to 2E3' that read beginning with - "One of the next time you perform and action on Should really say- 'On one of your next times on Neo....' So optional on any future turns on Neo.

[georgeresso]

best part 11:57 i thought anthony was gonna tell us the actual names of the resources....instead we get pink green blue and gold...classic! i got a good chuckle out of that one....lol!

[kenalbert]

I really like the way this game plays. I'm sure it will take a couple of play throughs to get it down, but you guys made it look like a lot of fun. Thanks for another great video that shows us why we play these FUN!!!

[matt-jp]

Played this for the first time today. Thanks for the great playthrough.

[justagirlwhogames]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the 2-player playthrough.

[TheDarktater]

Can't wait to get this one. Thanks guys!

[SuperFilip]

Thank you for the video. Just bought Federation Deluxe. ❤

[harleygrattan]

This game has finally come to Australia, 2024! I played it in a games library at Cancon and I loved it. My friends were not sure about it. I’ve ordered a copy for it.

[trenthogan]

A great playthrough of an excellent game. Audio and Video A++. This one if my all-time worker placement games and I've only just purchased the game and have had maybe 4 plays.

[alexreichline]

49:12 Anthony’s accreditation was at level 3. Should he have gotten 4 or only 3 points for winning the row?

[greginfla_]

Just FYI, I messaged the publisher and thanked them for putting the game on BGA. But I also cursed them in my message because the online play made me rush to buy a copy.

(But in my message, I credited your play-through video for teaching/convincing me to purchase the game.)

[bryanwinston]

Finally got to the end of this play through! I'd already ordered this, its just backed up so I'm waiting for the shipment. Supposed to be this month so very excited.

[reed]

Just wondering if you guys have got this to the table much since posting this video. And how you still feel about it. Considering purchasing it now that it is available at our FLGS but the price at $99 is a bit steep.

[randalladkins]

Great playthrough! Really helped me learn this game! Also it looks like it plays great at two without too much fiddliness or an annoying shared ai third player. 48:55 - based on another rules teach I watched, I believe Francis is supposed to drop to the bottom of the section of the accreditation track that she can pay for, not the top of it.

[Listan]

Oh I had thought this game lost too much at 2 player, which is always our player count. But sounds like you all think it’s still excellent at 2? What is the complexity and game length similar to? Sub-Ark Nova? Much more than like Lost Ruins of Arnak in terms of game length and complexity?

[chrisjohnphillips]

Thanks for the great video! Do you find this to be more strategical or tactical?

[Faceoff]

Hi guys, I’ve been watching you guys for a long time and think you are great.
I’m glad to see that you’ve reduced your time on new games and playing through games already in your possession..
I can’t watch your live steams as I live in London UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧.
Good luck and look forward to seeing more game play through - especially dice games. 👍