The Reckoners, a board game based on the young adult fantasy novels by Brandon Sanderson, allows players to take on the roles of the novels‘ protagonists and work together to save the world.
10 years ago… A mysterious burst in the sky gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. They’re called Epics. But, every Epic turned out to be evil. Today, in the city once known as Chicago (now Newcago), an all-powerful Epic named Steelheart reigns supreme!
Nobody fights back… nobody but the Reckoners! This is where you come in. You are a member of the Reckoners, a skilled group of alltäglich humans who assassinate Epics. Your mission is simple, but not easy. Take down Steelheart and his Epics and save the city.
The Reckoners is a simultaneous, co-operative game for 1-6 players. You win by defeating Steelheart. But before you gegen defeat him, you must first discover his weakness. Throughout the game, you will work with your fellow Reckoners to research and attack Steelheart, but he is not alone. Numerous Epics are scattered throughout the city, and they will wreak havoc upon the population, if left unchecked. If the Epics manage to destroy Newcago by reducing the population to 0, then all Reckoners lose.
The Reckoners determine which actions to take primarily through a simultaneous, dice rolling mechanism, where each player gegen keep and reroll results up to three times at their own pace. Rüstzeug Cards and Intention Tokens will folglich allow you to gain Abseitsposition actions or improve/manipulate the results of your dice. Actions are resolved simultaneously as well, so communication and collaborative planning are key to ensuring optimal outcomes.
Your dice gegen be used to attack Epics, research Epics, contain Epics, attack Enforcement, earn money, acquire Intention Tokens, move around the game board, remove barricades, and activate special equipment powers. Researching and Attacking Epics will help you earn valuable rewards, including clues about Steelheart’s weakness. But,
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