How to Play Jaws

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5 жыл бұрын

...We're going to need a bigger table. In this week's How to Play, host Becca Scott teaches Jaws by Ravensburger. Relive the classic film in a 1 vs all action adventure game that takes place in 2 phases. Become the Killer Shark of Amity, menace the swimmers and avoid capture, or be Hooper, Brody and Quint and hunt down the killer beast in the Amity Island Phase. Then, defend the Orca from an attack by the killer shark and defeat it once and for all or become chum in the Orca Phase.
Thanks to Ravensburger for partnering with us on this video. Learn more about the game here: www.ravensburger.us/discover/...
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Tabletop games are super fun, but learning the complicated directions and rules can be a challenge. Becca Scott is your game tutor, explaining the game mechanics in an easy to follow way, so you can get to playing the games faster.
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@WaxxyOne 4 жыл бұрын

11:22 Slight correction / omission: (Manual page 10) "If a Boat Space gets damaged or destroyed, all Crew Members that were on that Boat Space fall into the water." The shark does not have to fully destroy the tile in order to knock crew members into the water; he needs only damage it. Also, it would be helpful to clarify how the adjacent space rule works in the second act, as our group didn't understand it until having played the game several times, and from searching online it seems other people are equally confused. Each tile is divided into a boat space and a water space, with space borders being defined by a white line OR the edge of a tile. Any space that shares part of a line/edge with another space is considered adjacent. This is especially important as boat spaces become damaged or destroyed, because the adjancency of spaces (and therefore what can be targeted by the crew and shark) CHANGES as the round continues. Also also, this is a really fun game that anyone with at least 1 friend willing to play should own.

@prosperohall9551 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for featuring our game, Becca and Geek & Sundry. We hope everyone enjoys it.

@CarbonatedTurtle Жыл бұрын

I love this game, there's just one rule I'm not totally clear on. In Act 2, if a player can attack with a melee weapon from a space adjacent to the resurfacing space, and a player with a firearm can attack from even further away, why would anyone ever put themselves in a resurfacing space at all? Doesn't this make it almost impossible for the shark to ever get a hit on them until they've already destroyed most of the boat?

@MustachioMo Жыл бұрын

So, the water space and boat space of a tile are 2 different spaces, even though they’re on the same tile. When it says you can use a melee weapon from a space adjacent to a water space, it means the boat space on the same tile as the resurfacing zone, if that makes sense.

@cyclemadness 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really fun game. When you're the shark, it's fun to see the others trying to figure out where you are.

@chelseascreatures 5 жыл бұрын

I'm noticing this trend of old movies into board games... I approve... and I want them.

@LeeroyPorkins 4 жыл бұрын

The Running Man as a skirmish tactics game ;)

@LeeroyPorkins 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanlane444 The Predator + Specter Ops 😉

@LeeroyPorkins 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanlane444 You can find AVP Second Edition at the moment on Miniature Market, Chronicle X is also starting to ship as well. I was thinking more of a hidden movement style game set in the first Predator film.

@chatanugadotorg 4 жыл бұрын

Got this the other day, a must have since Jaws is my all time favorite movie. While there's a little learning curve to figuring out how to play at times, especially in Act 2, it's a fun strategy game and a must have for Jaws collectors.

@tonecastro3202 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome How to Play. Thank you!

@xanadu1215 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained. Now i need the JAWS soundtrack for when i play. Also, Act I should be played with bright lights. Act II in darken lighting and whiskey shots.

@MrTARDIS 4 жыл бұрын

10:45 to 12:00 Thank you so much for this video. I've tried to play this game with many groups of friends and while we love Act 1, the instructions for Act 2 simply do not explain anything regarding the dice rolls, evade points or the bonus attacks. The first time I thought I was just misunderstanding the rules, but after having 3 groups of people read the manual and none of us understanding how to play, I think it's just not adequately explained. But with this video we can actually figure it out now :)

@smhdpt12 4 жыл бұрын

I just read the instructions (but haven't played yet). They seem really clear to me. Can you give an example of what is confusing?

@BrandonGraham 4 жыл бұрын

"...or over land, because they are a shark." There is a person in my game group who would require me to specify that... and then explain why. -_-

@dragondancer2823 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Graham ummm have you ever seen the movie “Sand Sharks”? 😂

@ClearanceCollector 3 жыл бұрын

And Sharknado!

@kamb26 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great explanation of the rules.

@edwindrood2816 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Becca is really getting good at this.

@EliasTopDaddy Жыл бұрын

thank you. i got this not knowing how to play and the instructions were a lot and this video is perfect.

@jsapcakrrow 4 жыл бұрын

A game based on my favorite movie! Awesome!

@correpepor 3 жыл бұрын

It is an amazing board game. Even more if you like the movie. Very well explained. Thanks!

@NefariousKoel 5 жыл бұрын

We're Gonna Need A Bigger Board.

@QT5656 5 жыл бұрын

It's "you're going to need a bigger boat". The wording references the fact that Quint had earlier emphasised that it's his vessel.

@madquest8 5 жыл бұрын

Gawd Darnit... i was going to say that!! LOL

@Darkmatter2721 4 жыл бұрын

Marc Jones r/woooosh

@MrBerserkinTime 3 жыл бұрын

found it

@phantom_dragon 3 жыл бұрын

@@QT5656 it’s a joke

@LesPetitsChefs 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I love the montage!! Very helpful. Thanks.

@richardgreenaway7228 4 жыл бұрын

Great review - easy to follow run through - we watched it as we played our first game - it really helped.

@Keindzjim 2 жыл бұрын

Just love your videos! Very clear explanation, nice voice and funny jokes

@OATS-zt8js 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased this on release day at Target; such a GREAT game 👍🏽

@xboxboba1 4 жыл бұрын

I looked for it on release day and since, none of the Targets in my area have it yet. They are terrible at getting stuff, they just started getting the Star Wars Escape from Death Star game in with the Tarkin figure.

@nathanjs55 4 жыл бұрын

xboxboba1 I got on Target’s website and requested this from my local shop since they didn’t have it. I paid for it online, and in two days, it arrived at my local target for pickup. Give it a shot! This game is a lot of fun.

@xboxboba1 4 жыл бұрын

@@nathanjs55 Just found it today, but was very close to ordering online and shipping to store. Just happened to check stores around me and 1 had 2 copies. Looking forward to playing it this weekend.

@nathanjs55 4 жыл бұрын

@@xboxboba1Played it last night with three others - had a blast. Enjoy!

@patrickpoh9 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy this game. It captured the feel of the movie

@brasswirebrush 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Haven't played it but seem very strong thematically.

@gregoryruyvaert9265 3 ай бұрын

I think this game is like James Joyces 'Ulysses'. Everybody thinks it is a masterpiece, nobody dares to admit it is a bit too complicated...

@jsv438 2 жыл бұрын

I checked here first because I heard the game play was a bit complicated. There DOES seem to be a lot of rules to consider, but it sounds like a GOOD thing. This seems like one of those games that have many details and that's what makes it an interesting game. Listening to the details here, it seems like they've paid a lot of attention to the film and that makes it even better. I'm sold! Thanks for this little video. It's great to have a little help for reference! ~JSV

@tomgrohs4583 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. This helped a lot seeing it along with the instruction book

@michamelvin 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent way to explain it. I suscribe. 👌

@MeepleMentor 4 жыл бұрын

Well made video!

@shark_bytes_666 4 жыл бұрын

The Hammer card in the video has a blood splatter but the one I have does not. Was this just not included in the retail release of the game? If not, that’s a bummer cause it looks great!

@bluebillygrit1 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. This game's presentation is great, but it seems just a bit too complicated for my liking.

@eyecontactleadsto Жыл бұрын

I have a question I wonder if someone could answer: In act 2 (I’ll use the resurface options shown on 11:46 as an example) let’s say the boat in section B was destroyed - can the shark surface at B, an open water space since the boat is destroyed, and attack the boat sections of A or C since B is open water? Or does it have to only attack the boat in that specific resurface option even if it’s beside open water? Does that make sense? Also question 2 I have is; In Act 2 if 2 people attack the shark on the same spot does the evade count against the damage of each individual attack damage or the damage dealt total?

@reydecastro6651 2 жыл бұрын

Great game explanation and presentation. Beautiful host too!

@starxhilmie 5 жыл бұрын

I'm here because of Becca

@jmarac 4 жыл бұрын

As long as we're making board games based on old Steven Spielberg movies, how about a cool "Raiders of the lost Ark" game? It could be huge! Asmodee are you listening?

@Some_Guy_In_Ohio 4 жыл бұрын

Probably doesn't surprise you to learn this, but the game essentially already exists. Look for "Fortune & Glory". It's not flawless (bizarrely, you spend Glory and hope to get Fortune) and can get a bit samey after you've played it a couple of times, but it has the theme DOWN and has a couple of interesting mechanics. Unfortunately it's Flying Frog games so it has the the same problems many of their games do (the expansions make the game worse, not better, many people dislike the photo art, the female characters tend to be parodies, etc). It's still a lot of fun if you can find it cheap enough.

@HarukoZ001 4 жыл бұрын

Also The Adventurers games have kind of a Raiders of the Lost Ark feel to them as well. They are more simple than Fortune and Glory, but it's another option to enjoy that kind of theme. :)

@timhouston6522 Жыл бұрын

Seriously good game.

@foglight11 5 жыл бұрын

Omg!! I am dying for it. Invite me!!

@reginaldh2079 4 жыл бұрын

I got lost on the Shark part

@sol3cito33 3 жыл бұрын

"The shark now chooses their starting location" - haha!

@TheMarcHicks 5 жыл бұрын

The game-play reminds me a little of Fury of Dracula & War of the Ring.

@angellang1418 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on the shining game because I do not get it 😖

@jakescheirer3022 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Beka!

@manresa612 Жыл бұрын

Becca Scott is an angel. I would watch her do her taxes.

@fizzer11 11 ай бұрын

This makes Escape From Colditz look like Smakes & Ladders!!!

@ytmain5994 2 жыл бұрын

Clarification on motion sensors: The shark must report if it was in a motion sensor space at any time during its turn, not just moving through or into a motion sensor space. It would also have to report if it started its move in a sensor space, even not moving would require the reporting the sensor triggered. One of the shark's power tiles allows to not set off a motion sensor, which explains how it might wind up starting the next turn in a sensor space, but not yet detected.

@419Films 5 жыл бұрын

This is just slightly more complex than the _Jaws_ game I had back in the 70s. ;-)

@ZakBaganslover4ever9 4 жыл бұрын

I think she explained it well, it just seems kinda complicated, but totally fun.

@chrisgilsonmusicchannel7144 4 жыл бұрын

We've played this half a dozen times, it seems the shark always gets 9 swimmers in act 1 (quickly and easily). Act 1 is fun but is over before it's begun. Act 2 is repetitive and long winded.. I wonder if we have missed something vital but apparently not!

@numerouno7414 Жыл бұрын

did you play it again in the past 2 years? i need to know if it got better

@mikepictor 5 жыл бұрын

I missed the reason anyone would get into the water in Act 2,. What's the advantage?

@sevret313 5 жыл бұрын

No advantage. You'll want to get out of the water if the shark throws you into the water.

@kennethfharkin 4 жыл бұрын

As the shark hits the boat there will be times that you are thrown in.

@MIKESWAY1 4 жыл бұрын

Also I think adjacency issues, on damaged boat tiles, might give you no choice but to go into the water in order to get to another part of the Orca?

@TheKyrix82 4 жыл бұрын

If you're on the upper left boat tile, and the adjacent tiles are broken, you'll need to move or just be a sitting duck where you are

@Kevin-zq1ux 4 жыл бұрын

The only other advantage I can think of being in the water is that it allows you to hit the shark with melee weapons/attachable weapons in two water zones. Normally if you were on the boat you would only have access to one water zone but being in the water allows you to have access to two water zones to attach the shark. However, being in the water is still not encouraged because the shark gets a bonus roll if you are adjacent to the shark in the water after the shark attack phase.

@fedorilitchev5092 4 ай бұрын

a laudably seductive instructional. Also informative.

@MrMattStat 4 жыл бұрын

Can jaws play multiple power moves in one turn? Every time we play it seems so overpowered when they can use multiple tokens at once

@duaneehmen4133 4 жыл бұрын

Is the rule book for this game similar in size to the King James version? I am dizzy after soooooo many rules!!!

@cyclemadness 4 жыл бұрын

Compared to many modern games, it was actually not too bad.

@TheKyrix82 4 жыл бұрын

...now I want a King James Version of Jaws with all the dialogue overly complicated...

@QT5656 4 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this excellent explanation you might also want to check out the "UNBOXING VIDEO: Jaws Board Game" on the Daily JAWS channel. 🦈

@johnsimpson4868 3 жыл бұрын

sounds fun, i just wish i knew how to play it

@pepinillorick5741 5 жыл бұрын

I literaly read "how to play jews". I did not expect this xD Althougth.. I did't know what to expect from that!

@twenty-fifth420 5 жыл бұрын

Julian Lopez Zalazar OH THANK GOD I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE

@brandoncamarino3127 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see I'm not alone hahahahaha

@rhysjonsmusic 5 жыл бұрын

Step one: own an incinerator

@nickd5158 5 жыл бұрын

There's no good answer to that question.

@Eggmanontheair 4 жыл бұрын

you do that by gluing a $20 to the floor.

@JJ-qt8zb 2 жыл бұрын

How can the shark secretly choose, if we can see the counter it's picking up and its attached location?

@Quincy_Morris 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the gameplay video?

@stephstrawgames 4 жыл бұрын

It is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orN_lL2Qv6q0mqs.html

@kylethedalek 5 жыл бұрын

Love this idea but it’s pretty complicated haha

@nathanjs55 4 жыл бұрын

kylethedalek I thought so too until I had it physically in front of me and followed along. Not too bad at all.

@TheKyrix82 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it seems really simple to me. It's somewhat similar to some other games I've played

@keenanbotes4552 Жыл бұрын

Weet steeds nie hoe om die game te speel nie.......,? Help ?

@MattHelps 2 жыл бұрын

the razor sharp jaws of!.... jaws....

@WhiskeyTobin 4 жыл бұрын

I hate those pencils. But this is a great how-to video, thanks!

@moviesquad73 11 ай бұрын

Fury of Jaws

@dylgwtw1 3 жыл бұрын

Smart and sweet girl. Well explained.

@CarbonatedTurtle Жыл бұрын

10:00 this is still something that doesn't make any sense to me. Why would anyone ever put themselves on a space where the shark could resurface if they can always be on an adjacent space or further away? There are going to be very few instances where they have no choice but to be on a resurfacing space, and will almost always be able to avoid putting themselves in harm's way, making it almost impossible for the shark to ever hit them.

@boots2asses365 4 жыл бұрын

Do a video of the DOOM board game

@mykilpee 4 жыл бұрын

Seems complex and clunky. How are the two acts connected? Or can they be played independently?

@MrCScottie 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know anything about it, but I've only heard great things about this game

@stephstrawgames 4 жыл бұрын

Either Act 1 or Act 2 can be played independently (there are setup rules for doing this) or together. They are connected when you play them together as what happens in Act 1 affects the setup of Act 2.

@iceuni963 Жыл бұрын

soooo cute

@user-kn6sz8ji1j 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me that this game is more exciting than The Incredible Mr. Limpet game.

@randomnobody2011 3 жыл бұрын

Tried to play this game today at Thanksgiving, and it is the most complicated crap I've ever tried.

@akocbibbo 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing becca on the thumbnail brought me here

@1000YearBeard 5 жыл бұрын

#deeplythematic

@dikballistik 4 жыл бұрын

Deep sea thematic

@pequadcob2009 4 жыл бұрын

I want to play this but my local target lies!! They had it listen as available in the store, but alas, none available. "They think they shipped it to us, but they didn't," says the worker there.

@kennethfharkin 4 жыл бұрын

I saw it in two targets but it was NOT on the main wall of games. It was located on an endcap nearby but in one case not even visible from the game wall. Look around.

@nathanjs55 4 жыл бұрын

Get on target.com, request that they ship it to your store, and it’ll be ready for pickup within a few days.

@pequadcob2009 4 жыл бұрын

@@nathanjs55 They ended up putting them out a few days later. I got one then.

@ChrisRottweiler 4 жыл бұрын

Seems overly complicated. Is it weird I want it for the box though.....

@wellesradio 4 жыл бұрын

It's not complicated at all once you get the hang of it. Welcome to the world of real board games!

@tomasxfranco 5 жыл бұрын

So, act 1 doesn't matter?

@QT5656 5 жыл бұрын

7:48 act 1 determines how many shark ability cards the shark has in act 2.

@kennethfharkin 4 жыл бұрын

As Marc said and it also determines how much extra gear the crew gets beyond their basic gear. Some of that gear is VERY helpful! I gave Quint the fishing rod and he snagged the shark limiting it to all results of 2 hits becoming only one until it broke the line. There is also a traq spear which limits the shark to 1 die for one turn. Combined they kept my trio afloat on a broken piece of boat.

@QT5656 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennethfharkin It sounds cool. I'm not a big fan of Scotland Yard type games but I've always loved the JAWS film so I'm keen to try it out. Have you tried playing out the events of the film as closely as possible to see if the same outcome occurs?

@Rennacius Жыл бұрын

The card says pistol but the image is a revolver…

@stevenshorten6184 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this video is 10X more fun than paying the game.

@mathieubergeron3899 3 жыл бұрын

i love becca! she's so fuckn pretty

@asgeiroj 3 жыл бұрын

After learning properly how the adjacency in act 2 works I realized how bad this video really is. And how many games might have been played wrong because of it. I advice reading the rulebook and the part for act 2 twice. It also doesn't explain the barrels properly in act 1.

@CarbonatedTurtle Жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate on the adjacency in act 2 since that's the one thing I'm not clear on either? If players can attack from a space adjacent to a resurfacing space, I can't see why they would ever be in a position where the shark can hit them until the shark has already destroyed most of the boat.

@ROOKTABULA 4 жыл бұрын

"rah-vens-berger"? Isn't it "raven's burger"

@swagromancer 4 жыл бұрын

Ravensburg is a German town, so her pronunciation is actually more correct. The last part should be closer to "boork" though.

@Renegado140 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus this game has a lot of mechanics to it haha

@pamlamay8420 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so confused now lol

@condeaarondarkusexcubitor3155 4 жыл бұрын

"The shark cannot travel across land" Unless you are a SAND SHARK!.... Ok, I will get out from here.......

@geekygengar5467 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the title of this video was, "How to Play Jews" and I think I need stronger glasses...

@pamlamay8420 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@seanmartin6906 4 жыл бұрын

anyone remember the original jaws game when the jaws snap while you hook stuff out of its mouth, that game is scary sorry lady games for jaws already been done lol

@1337pino 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I fucking miss Table Top :(

@milospaunovic29 4 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't... This is so trashy and fake...

@CollectionTHX1138 5 жыл бұрын

I look forward to gameplay. For $30 it should come with a souvenir pen shaped like a shark. Note: You Place the Barrel underneath Brody’s Mover to indicate he’s carrying it. Note: That old guy swimmer does look gruesome. Note: Hooper has a faster boat. Not quicker. Note: Flipping the board as if you lost was cute. Note: My copy of the rules state reviewer Becca (we say that as if we know her) was required to wear a click bait female fishing channel bikini. Please reshoot. Note: I have a bigger boat.

@JunkAccumulator 5 жыл бұрын

I’m here for the sweet, sweet cringe.

@wellesradio 4 жыл бұрын

This board game is fun, but it really should have come with an app to help guide all the phases along (and include the music and sound effects!). In this day and age companion apps should be standard, especially when you have a popular property like this.

@Eggmanontheair 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure they made it fucking complicated and overblown enough.

@aguerr7 4 жыл бұрын

WTF this game sounds so confusing and almost like a chore to play. Pass for me.

@cyclemadness 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. Bought and played it with friends. Way easier than the FF Star Wars games, or Twilight Imperium.

@BlackburnBigdragon 5 жыл бұрын

The only problem with these hidden movement games is that they rely on the hidden move to be truthful. I've never liked these kinds of games. I've always felt that hidden movement games work better with a referee or gamemaster like wargames use for fog of war. It's far better game design that way.

@yesman12345ful 5 жыл бұрын

That’s why you write down your moves, Then afterwards the players can check and if they see an issue then someone is getting kicked out of the friend group

@Radien 5 жыл бұрын

@@yesman12345ful A good point. I think this type of game should only be played if you have someone who knows what they're doing playing the shark, because I suspect it's more likely that the shark player would make a mistake rather than cheat. Anyone new to the game should not play the shark. If everyone's new to it, then ideally, the owner of the game should read up and plan on playing the shark first in.

@alvaromendes1099 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Blackburn!

@Some_Guy_In_Ohio 4 жыл бұрын

I'm reminded of the way the rulebook for Love Letter answers that - to paraphrase, "You shouldn't be playing with people who think cheating is fun." That and, yeah, not cheating is the reason moves are written down. I actually had a runin one time because the people I was playing with had missed the rule about the black token. Of course I played the Researcher in Pandemic wrong for years so I have no room to talk...

@trenken 4 жыл бұрын

Theres a tracker card. You can cheat but youll get caught.

@RoyMuns0n 4 жыл бұрын

ADR and sped up video is very distracting.

@brandoncamarino3127 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao thought the title said "how to play jews"

@iateyourass 9 ай бұрын

this looks like a hell of a lot of work to even set up and then constant consultation with the instructions as game play

@SuperGamesLegend 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to love this. Its just too complicated to be fun. There's too many rules that can be overlooked or missed. Make it like 1-3 players (Brody, Quint and Hooper) against the shark with an electronic lighthouse in the middle complete with Jaws music and sound effects. Simplify it. Enhance it. Not this interpretive convoluted mess.

@richardparry6488 2 жыл бұрын

If there's a more complicated game than this, I hope I never find it. Ridiculous.

@aronkaspar6369 6 ай бұрын

Looks lame

@masterofnone1481 2 жыл бұрын

My chick isn’t the smartest of people... Will it be easier for her to play the shark or the humans?

@CarbonatedTurtle Жыл бұрын

My wife is pretty smart, but English isn't her first language, and I often have a hard time explaining some simpler games to her. We played this for the first time over the weekend with another couple, and she was able to pick it up after the first round. It would probably be easiest to make her Hooper and have two other people to play with, since every character only has a few tasks to focus on, and Hooper's couldn't be more straightforward. All of the others (the shark included) have to deal with a little more strategizing.