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Gamehelpkairos

2026-04-07T15:06:51Z

Kairosgamesuk: Kairos The Time Travel Game

== Kairos — Time Travellers ==

'''Kairos''' is a 1-4 player cooperative time-travel board game. Players are time-travelling agents recovering precious historical articles from 36 time locations scattered across a hexagonal grid — from ancient Egypt to the moons of Saturn. An AI antagonist called '''Kronos''' steals artifacts and bends the Main Line Timeline toward darkness. Work together to restore articles, protect artifacts, and shift the timeline back to the light!

=== Goal ===

Shift the '''Main Line Timeline (MLT)''' above zero AND clear all blots from at least one player's record before time runs out.

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== Setup ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Total Seats !! Agents per Player !! Starting TimeLords !! Starting Blots !! Max Rounds
|-
| 1 || 12 || 4 || 9 || 16
|-
| 2 || 6 || 2 || 8 || 16
|-
| 3 || 4 || 1 || 7 || 15
|-
| 4 || 3 || 1 || 6 || 15
|}

'''Starting Kairos (⭐):''' Player 1: 0, Player 2: 1, Player 3: 2, Player 4: 3 (compensates for turn order).

'''Initial State:''' MLT starts at '''-5''', Paradoxes at '''5'''. All agents begin at their player's HQ.

The '''Time Field''' is a hex grid of 37 tiles: 36 Time Locations across Rings 1-3, plus the '''Time Vortex''' at the centre (Ring 0). Articles start at their correct locations (artifacts and crystals) or scattered to random past-era locations (items). 12 random locations are designated as active '''Portals'''.

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== Your Turn ==

On your turn, each of your agents may perform '''one action'''. When finished, press '''End Turn'''.

=== Agent Actions ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Action !! Who Can Do It !! Description
|-
| Time Travel || Any agent || Roll Travel Dice to move to a destination Time Location
|-
| Recover Article || Any agent at a location with an article || Roll Recovery Dice to secure the article
|-
| Pick Up Article || Any agent || Pick up a recovered item/crystal. Free at HQ; costs action elsewhere
|-
| Recall to HQ || Any agent in the field || Return to HQ. Carried articles are auto-deposited
|-
| Empower Crystal || TimeLord at HQ only || Empower a deposited crystal (+2⭐, nerfs paired artifact)
|-
| Attempt Vortex || TimeLord at Vortex only || Try to switch off the Time Vortex (2d6 check)
|-
| Rescue from LIT || TimeLord at HQ only || Rescue an allied agent Lost in Time
|-
| Skip || Any agent || Take no action this turn
|}

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== Time Travel ==

Select an agent and destination, then roll the '''Travel Dice'''. Up to '''4 rolls''' total.

=== Travel Dice ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Die !! Colour !! Faces !! Purpose
|-
| Ring || 🟠 Orange || 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 || Match destination ring (6=R3, 7=R2, 8=R1, 9=Vortex)
|-
| Direction || ⚫ Black || 2, 2, 3, X, 0, ★ || 2=past, 3=future (needed if crossing eras)
|-
| Base || 🟢 Green || 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, ★ || Always required (must show "1")
|-
| Portal || 🔵 Blue || ★, ★, ★, ★, 0, X || Bonus die if destination is a portal
|-
| Planet || ⚪ White || 5, 5, 4, X, 0, ★ || 5=Earth, 4=off-world (space/moon)
|-
| Adjacent || 🟡 Yellow || ★, ★, ★, ★, 0, X || Bonus die if destination is 1 hex away
|-
| TimeLord || 🕐 TL || ★, ★, ★, ★, 0, 0 || Bonus die for TimeLord agents only
|}

=== Special Faces ===
* '''★ (Wild):''' Can satisfy any requirement. Only assigned on the '''final roll'''
* '''X (Skull):''' Auto-locks, cannot be unlocked. '''2+ skulls = instant failure'''
* '''0 (Blank):''' No value

=== Requirements ===
* '''Ring''' — always required
* '''Base "1"''' — always required
* '''Planet''' — always required (5 for Earth, 4 for off-world)
* '''Direction''' — required only when crossing eras (past ↔ future)

Skull faces may trigger a '''Travel Event''' card draw.

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== Article Recovery ==

When an agent is at a Time Location with an unclaimed article, roll the '''Recovery Dice'''.

=== Recovery Dice ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Die !! Colour !! Faces
|-
| Red || 🔴 || A, S, C, P, M, $
|-
| Blue || 🔵 || A, S, C, P, $, H
|-
| Green || 🟢 || A, S, C, P, ★, H
|-
| Black || ⚫ || ★, S, C, P, $, H
|-
| White || ⚪ || A, S, C, P, M, ★
|-
| TimeLord || 🕐 TL || M, C, P, H, ★, ★
|}

=== Specialist Factors ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Code !! Specialist !! Description
|-
| A || Archivist || Archaeological and archival expertise
|-
| S || Security || Physical security and protection
|-
| C || Cryptohacker || Cyber security and code-breaking
|-
| P || Psychotronics || Psychic defence and mental warfare
|-
| M || Medical || Medical support and emergency care
|-
| H || Historian || Historical research and cultural knowledge
|}

Up to '''4 rolls'''. '''$ faces''' trigger a '''Recovery Event''' card draw. Wilds count on the '''final roll''' only.

'''On Success:''' Items and Crystals are added to the agent's inventory. Artifacts are '''guarded''' at their location (stay on the tile but protected from Kronos).

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== Article Types ==

=== Items (12 total) ===
Historical curiosities scattered to random past-era locations. Carry them back to HQ to '''restore''' them.

'''Restoring an item at HQ awards:'''
* '''⭐ Kairos''' (typically 2-4)
* '''−⚫ Blots''' removed (typically 1)
* '''−1 Paradox''' (vital for slowing time collapse)

=== Crystals (12 total) ===
Precious gems from future time locations. Deposit at HQ for '''ongoing MLT boosts''' each Kronos phase.

'''Depositing a crystal awards:'''
* '''⭐ Kairos''' (typically 2-3)
* '''−⚫ Blots''' removed (typically 1)
* '''+1 MLT''' each round during Kronos Crystal Boost phase (+2 if empowered)

=== Artifacts (12 total) ===
Legendary relics of great power. Unlike items and crystals, artifacts are '''NOT carried''' — they are '''guarded''' at their location after recovery.

'''Guarding an artifact awards:'''
* '''⭐ Kairos''' (typically 2-4)
* Protection from Kronos theft (harder to steal when guarded)

Each crystal is randomly '''paired''' with one artifact. Empowering a crystal '''nerfs''' its paired artifact (Kronos skips it entirely).

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== TimeLord Upgrades ==

A regular agent upgrades to '''TimeLord''' when the player has:
# '''Deposited at least one crystal''' at HQ, AND
# '''Guarded at least one artifact''' in the field

'''TimeLord Benefits:'''
* '''Extra TL die''' on travel and recovery rolls (mostly wilds!)
* '''Carry 3''' articles instead of 2
* '''Empower Crystals''' at HQ (+2⭐, nerfs paired artifact, -1⚫ if artifact in Kronos)
* '''Attempt Vortex''' — try to switch off the Time Vortex
* '''Rescue''' allied agents from Lost in Time

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== Kronos Phase (End of Round) ==

After all players and Automa act, '''Kronos''' executes 6 phases:

'''Phase 1 — STEAL:''' Kronos targets artifacts at portal locations. Roll d6 per artifact:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Protection !! Steal Threshold
|-
| Unprotected (no agent, not guarded) || d6 ≥ 2 (83%)
|-
| Guarded (recovered) || d6 ≥ 4 (50%)
|-
| Protected (agent present) || d6 ≥ 6 (17%)
|-
| Nerfed (paired crystal empowered) || Skipped entirely
|}

'''Phase 2 — EMPOWER:''' For each artifact Kronos holds, d6 ≥ 4 = empowered (deals more damage).

'''Phase 3 — PENALISE:''' Each artifact Kronos holds damages the MLT:
* Empowered artifact: −2 MLT (−3 on Hard)
* Non-empowered: −1 MLT (−2 on Hard)

'''Phase 4 — CRYSTAL BOOST:''' Each crystal deposited at any HQ boosts the MLT:
* Base crystal: +1 MLT (+2 on Easy)
* Empowered crystal: +1 extra MLT

'''Phase 5 — TIME COLLAPSE:''' Roll 2d6 (adjusted ±3 at MLT extremes). If roll ≤ paradox count, '''max rounds decreases by 1'''. Locked if Vortex has been switched off.

'''Phase 6 — PORTAL ROTATION:''' Remove portals equal to player count, refill to 12. Pool resets every 5 rounds.

All empowered/nerfed flags are '''cleared''' at end of round.

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== Special Locations ==

=== Time Vortex ===
Centre of the hex grid. Only '''TimeLords''' can attempt to switch it off:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Result (2d6 + empowered crystals − Kronos empowered) !! Outcome
|-
| ≥ 9 || '''SUCCESS''' — +10⭐, −3⚫, max rounds locked
|-
| 5-8 || No effect
|-
| ≤ 4 || '''WIPE''' — agent destroyed permanently
|}

Max 3 agents at the Vortex simultaneously.

=== Xanadu Jail ===
Agents sent here by event cards. Escape options (turns 1-2):
* Roll '''2d6 doubles''' (costs −2⭐)
* '''Bribe''' — instant escape (costs −3⭐, +1⚫)
* Play a '''KEEP – JAIL''' or '''KEEP – WILD''' card
* After '''3 turns''': forced bribe release

=== Lost in Time ===
Agents drifting through temporal space. Escape options (turns 1-2):
* Roll '''d6 ≥ 5''' (free)
* Play a '''KEEP – LIT''' or '''KEEP – WILD''' card
* '''TimeLord rescue''' from HQ (both agents consume their turn)
* After '''3 turns''': forced release (+1⚫)

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== Event Cards ==

=== Travel Events (40 cards) ===
Drawn when skull faces appear during travel. Effects include: Send to Jail, Lost in Time, Add/Remove Blots, Miss Turn, Recall to HQ, Wiped Out, Upgrade to TimeLord. Some are '''KEEP''' cards held in hand for later use.

=== Recovery Events (18 cards) ===
Drawn when '''$''' faces appear during recovery. Effects include: Add Blot, Add Requirement, Wipe Locked Dice, Mission Fail, Lose Inventory, Send to Jail, Recall to HQ.

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== Winning & Losing ==

=== Victory ===
* MLT is '''above 0''', AND
* At least one player (human or Automa) has '''0 blots'''
* Checked '''twice per round''': after player turns (before Kronos) and after Kronos phase

=== Defeat ===
* Max rounds reached and MLT ≤ 0 — '''Kronos wins'''
* MLT > 0 but no player at 0 blots — '''Pyrrhic victory''' (light endures, no one ascends)

=== Scoring ===
'''Final Score = Kairos (⭐) − Blots (⚫)''' (minimum 0). Tiebreaker among winners.

=== How to Clear Blots ===
* Restore items at HQ (−blots, −1 paradox each)
* Deposit crystals at HQ (−blots)
* Empower crystals when paired artifact in Kronos (−1 extra blot)
* Switch off the Vortex (−3 blots)
* Certain event cards

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== Automa (AI Players) ==

Automa fill empty seats (up to 4 total). They follow automated logic to travel, recover, deposit, guard, and empower. Automa '''can win the game''' — if an Automa clears its blots while MLT is positive, the team wins.

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== Game Options ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Option !! Choices !! Default
|-
| Difficulty || Easy / Medium / Hard || Medium
|-
| Game Length || Short (−2 rounds) / Standard / Long (+2 rounds) || Standard
|-
| Number of Automa || 0-3 AI players || 0
|-
| Starting Order || Fixed / Random || Fixed
|}

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== Quick Reference ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Stat !! Value
|-
| Starting MLT || −5
|-
| Starting Paradoxes || 5
|-
| Max MLT || ±20
|-
| Agent carry capacity || 2 (regular) / 3 (TimeLord)
|-
| Max dice rolls || 4 (travel and recovery)
|-
| Skulls to auto-fail travel || 2+
|-
| Active portals || 12 (rotate each round)
|-
| Kronos steal start || Round 1
|-
| Kronos empower threshold || d6 ≥ 4
|-
| Empower crystal reward || +2⭐ (and −1⚫ if paired artifact in Kronos)
|-
| Vortex success || 2d6 + crystals − Kronos ≥ 9
|-
| Vortex wipe || ≤ 4
|-
| Vortex reward || +10⭐, −3⚫
|-
| Jail: doubles escape || −2⭐
|-
| Jail: bribe || −3⭐, +1⚫
|-
| Jail: forced after || 3 turns
|-
| LIT: escape threshold || d6 ≥ 5
|-
| LIT: forced after || 3 turns (+1⚫)
|-
| Item restore bonus || −1 Paradox per item
|}

Gamehelpkabal

2026-04-07T15:01:02Z

Kairosgamesuk: Updated for game improvements

== Kabal — How to Play ==

'''Kabal''' is a 1-4 player conspiracy-themed deck-building and area-control game. Players lead secret factions competing for global influence through missions, political strength, and hidden allegiances. An AI opponent called the '''Nemesis''' adds tension to every game.

=== Game Overview ===

Each round, players take turns using '''Action Points (AP)''' to:
* Deploy operatives to world locations
* Complete missions for Victory Points (VP)
* Buy asset cards to improve their deck
* Battle other factions for territory
* Activate psychic heroes (White) or launch covert operations (Black)

The game ends when the Alpha or Omega track reaches 21, a Level 10 mission is completed, or after 15 rounds. The player with the most total VP wins.

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== BASIC GAME ==

=== Setup ===

All players start as '''Black''' allegiance. On your very first turn (Round 1 only), you may '''flip to White for free''' — this also gives you a free End Score Card change. After Round 1, flipping costs $100bn M9.

Each player receives:
* A starting deck of 10 asset cards plus an additional 5 random cards
* A faction with a unique HQ location
* Starting operatives at their HQ and one world location
* An End Score Card (secret VP bonus at game end)

=== Your Turn ===

Each turn follows this sequence:

'''1. Turn Summary Popup'''

At the start of your turn, you see a summary showing your VPs, allegiance, resources, and the option to Flip or Stay. You can reopen this anytime via the '''Turn Summary''' button.

'''2. Draw Cards & Collect Income'''

Your hand of 5 cards is drawn automatically. Each card generates income:
* '''M0''' (cash) — used to buy new cards from the Market
* '''M9''' (billions) — used to fund missions
* '''Blue Power''' — psychic energy for hero activation and special actions
* '''Green Power''' — political influence
* '''Red Power''' — combat tokens for board moves
* '''Yellow Power''' — additional board movement
* '''White Power''' — required for certain missions
* '''Wild''' — can substitute for any token type

'''3. Spend Action Points'''

You have a base of '''1 AP''' from your HQ, plus bonuses from Antarctica political strength, crystals, artifacts, and blue conversion. Each action costs AP:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Action !! AP Cost !! Description
|-
| Board Action || 1 || Deploy/move operatives. First HQ deploy is FREE.
|-
| Mission || 1 || Attempt to complete your active mission.
|-
| Buy || 1 || Purchase a card from the Market using M0.
|-
| Trash || 1 || Remove a card from your hand (slim your deck).
|-
| Psychics || 1 || Gain blue power tokens.
|-
| Battle/Heroes || 1 || Battle (Black) or activate Heroes (White).
|}

'''Free actions''' (no AP cost):
* '''Groups''' — view and manage your operative groups at locations
* '''Market''' — browse available cards for purchase

'''4. End Turn'''

Click the large '''End Turn''' button when done.

=== Missions ===

Missions are the primary way to earn VP. Each mission has:
* '''Requirements''' — resources you must spend (Red, Yellow, Blue, White, M9) or conditions you must meet (control regions, own crystals)
* '''Rewards''' — Victory Points + Alpha/Omega track advancement

'''Basic missions''' are straightforward: spend the required resources, earn the VP.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Level !! VP !! Typical Cost
|-
| Level 1 || 2 VP || Low resources
|-
| Level 3 || 6 VP || Medium resources
|-
| Level 5 || 8 VP || High resources
|-
| Level 10 || 12 VP || Very high (ends the game!)
|}

=== Board Actions & Combat ===

Deploy operatives from your HQ or move between locations:
* '''First HQ deploy each turn is FREE''' (no Red Power needed)
* Additional moves cost '''1 Red Power''' each
* '''Yellow Power''' enables extra movement capacity

'''Battles''' occur when your operatives share a location with another faction:
* Combat uses dice + Combat Factor (Operatives=2, Mercenaries=1, Titans=10)
* Winners gain '''Black VP''' from casualties
* Win at a crystal/artifact location? Roll to capture it!

=== Political Strength & Region Control ===

The world map has 5 contestable regions: '''Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia''' (Antarctica is your HQ base — not contestable).

* Green Power increases your political strength in regions
* The faction with the '''highest uncontested''' political strength in a region '''controls''' it
* At end of each round: '''+1 VP per region you control'''
* Region control also satisfies mission requirements (POLSTR)

=== Allegiance & Victory Points ===

VP comes in two types:
* '''Black VP (BVP)''' — earned from Black missions, battles, covert ops
* '''White VP (WVP)''' — earned from White missions, hero activation

Your '''Total Score''' at game end = BVP + WVP + Team VP

'''Team VP''' includes:
* '''Track Bonus''' — your allegiance track value (Alpha for White, Omega for Black, max 50)
* '''Polarity Bonus''' — +3 VP if your team's track is higher
* '''5D Bonus''' — Black only: max(0, 21 - 5D track position)
* '''End Score Card''' — unique bonus card (0-20 VP based on achievement)

=== The Nemesis (AI Opponent) ===

The Nemesis is an automated opponent that:
* Changes program each round (Guardian = White, Artemis = Black, Balance = either)
* Draws cards and executes actions automatically
* Completes missions, gains VP, and advances tracks
* Has its own End Score Card worth +10 VP (Normal difficulty)

The Nemesis panel on the left shows its current stats, program, and active mission progress.

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== ADVANCED GAME (Addendum) ==

The advanced game adds deeper mission mechanics and strategic items.

=== Advanced Missions ===

Instead of one-shot basic missions, advanced missions have '''multiple specific requirements''' that you work towards over several turns:

* '''Consumed requirements''' (Red, Yellow, Blue, White, M9, Loki, Angel) — allocate tokens from your player mat by clicking them
* '''Checked requirements''' (Control regions, own crystals/artifacts, 5D track level) — automatically verified; use the '''Claim''' button to refresh

When ALL requirements are met (or enough to qualify), click '''Complete''' to earn VP:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Level !! All Met !! 1 Missing !! 2 Missing !! Track Steps
|-
| L1 || 6 VP || 5 VP || 4 VP || +2
|-
| L3 || 16 VP || 12 VP || 8 VP || +2
|-
| L5 || 24 VP || 18 VP || 12 VP || +2
|-
| L10 || 40 VP || 30 VP || 20 VP || +3
|}

=== Stargates, Crystals & Artifacts ===

Six '''Stargates''' connect world locations to crystal/artifact sites:
* '''Crystals''' (6 types) — captured via battle victories; contribute to AP and mission requirements
* '''Artifacts''' — powerful items captured from portal locations
* '''Empowered''' items at stargates grant special abilities

=== Heroes & 5D Track ===

The '''5D Track''' (0-21) determines hero activation power:
* Higher 5D = more heroes drawn + easier activation rolls
* White players '''activate heroes''' for WVP equal to hero level
* Black players use the '''Battle''' action instead

=== Nemesis Advanced Missions ===

In advanced mode, the Nemesis also works on persistent missions:
* Assigned an L1 mission at game start
* Each turn, rolls 2d6 per unmet requirement (target: 9+)
* Requirements met are saved — progress accumulates over rounds
* On completion, earns VP and is assigned a higher-level mission
* Its current mission and progress are visible on the Nemesis panel

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== Quick Reference ==

=== Resource Summary ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Resource !! Source !! Used For
|-
| M0 (Cash) || Card income || Buy market cards
|-
| M9 (Billions) || Card income, missions || Fund missions, flip allegiance ($100bn)
|-
| Red Power || Card actions || Board moves (after free HQ deploy)
|-
| Yellow Power || Card actions || Additional movement
|-
| Blue Power || Card income, Psychics action || Hero activation, end card change (3 Blue), AP conversion
|-
| Green Power || Card income || Place political strength in regions
|-
| White Power || Card income || Mission requirements
|-
| Wild || Card income || Substitute for any token
|-
| Loki || Battle rewards (Black) || Black mission requirements
|-
| Angel || Hero activation (White) || White mission requirements
|}

=== End-of-Round Events ===
Each round has a random event affecting all players (shown at top of board).

=== Game End Triggers ===
* Alpha or Omega track reaches 21
* Any player completes a Level 10 mission
* Round 15 ends

Gamehelpkabal

2026-04-02T14:59:58Z

Kairosgamesuk: Kabal: A Game of World Domination

== Kabal — How to Play ==

'''Kabal''' is a 1-4 player conspiracy-themed deck-building and area-control game. Players lead secret factions competing for global influence through missions, political strength, and hidden allegiances. An AI opponent called the '''Nemesis''' adds tension to every game.

=== Game Overview ===

Each round, players take turns using '''Action Points (AP)''' to:
* Deploy operatives to world locations
* Complete missions for Victory Points (VP)
* Buy asset cards to improve their deck
* Battle other factions for territory
* Activate psychic heroes (White) or launch covert operations (Black)

The game ends when the Alpha or Omega track reaches 21, a Level 10 mission is completed, or after 15 rounds. The player with the most total VP wins.

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== BASIC GAME ==

=== Setup ===

All players start as '''Black''' allegiance. On your very first turn (Round 1 only), you may '''flip to White for free''' — this also gives you a free End Score Card change. After Round 1, flipping costs $100bn M9.

Each player receives:
* A starting deck of 10 asset cards
* A faction with a unique HQ location
* Starting operatives at their HQ and one world location
* An End Score Card (secret VP bonus at game end)

=== Your Turn ===

Each turn follows this sequence:

'''1. Turn Summary Popup'''

At the start of your turn, you see a summary showing your VPs, allegiance, resources, and the option to Flip or Stay. You can reopen this anytime via the '''Turn Summary''' button.

'''2. Draw Cards & Collect Income'''

Your hand of 5 cards is drawn automatically. Each card generates income:
* '''M0''' (cash) — used to buy new cards from the Market
* '''M9''' (billions) — used to fund missions
* '''Blue Power''' — psychic energy for hero activation and special actions
* '''Green Power''' — political influence
* '''Red Power''' — combat tokens for board moves
* '''Yellow Power''' — additional board movement
* '''White Power''' — required for certain missions
* '''Wild''' — can substitute for any token type

'''3. Spend Action Points'''

You have a base of '''1 AP''' from your HQ, plus bonuses from Antarctica political strength, crystals, artifacts, and blue conversion. Each action costs AP:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Action !! AP Cost !! Description
|-
| Board Action || 1 || Deploy/move operatives. First HQ deploy is FREE.
|-
| Mission || 1 || Attempt to complete your active mission.
|-
| Buy || 1 || Purchase a card from the Market using M0.
|-
| Trash || 1 || Remove a card from your hand (slim your deck).
|-
| Psychics || 1 || Gain blue power tokens.
|-
| Battle/Heroes || 1 || Battle (Black) or activate Heroes (White).
|}

'''Free actions''' (no AP cost):
* '''Groups''' — view and manage your operative groups at locations
* '''Market''' — browse available cards for purchase

'''4. End Turn'''

Click the large '''End Turn''' button when done.

=== Missions ===

Missions are the primary way to earn VP. Each mission has:
* '''Requirements''' — resources you must spend (Red, Yellow, Blue, White, M9) or conditions you must meet (control regions, own crystals)
* '''Rewards''' — Victory Points + Alpha/Omega track advancement

'''Basic missions''' are straightforward: spend the required resources, earn the VP.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Level !! VP !! Typical Cost
|-
| Level 1 || 2 VP || Low resources
|-
| Level 3 || 6 VP || Medium resources
|-
| Level 5 || 8 VP || High resources
|-
| Level 10 || 12 VP || Very high (ends the game!)
|}

=== Board Actions & Combat ===

Deploy operatives from your HQ or move between locations:
* '''First HQ deploy each turn is FREE''' (no Red Power needed)
* Additional moves cost '''1 Red Power''' each
* '''Yellow Power''' enables extra movement capacity

'''Battles''' occur when your operatives share a location with another faction:
* Combat uses dice + Combat Factor (Operatives=2, Mercenaries=1, Titans=10)
* Winners gain '''Black VP''' from casualties
* Win at a crystal/artifact location? Roll to capture it!

=== Political Strength & Region Control ===

The world map has 5 contestable regions: '''Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia''' (Antarctica is your HQ base — not contestable).

* Green Power increases your political strength in regions
* The faction with the '''highest uncontested''' political strength in a region '''controls''' it
* At end of each round: '''+1 VP per region you control'''
* Region control also satisfies mission requirements (POLSTR)

=== Allegiance & Victory Points ===

VP comes in two types:
* '''Black VP (BVP)''' — earned from Black missions, battles, covert ops
* '''White VP (WVP)''' — earned from White missions, hero activation

Your '''Total Score''' at game end = BVP + WVP + Team VP

'''Team VP''' includes:
* '''Track Bonus''' — your allegiance track value (Alpha for White, Omega for Black, max 50)
* '''Polarity Bonus''' — +3 VP if your team's track is higher
* '''5D Bonus''' — Black only: max(0, 21 - 5D track position)
* '''End Score Card''' — unique bonus card (0-20 VP based on achievement)

=== The Nemesis (AI Opponent) ===

The Nemesis is an automated opponent that:
* Changes program each round (Guardian = White, Artemis = Black, Balance = either)
* Draws cards and executes actions automatically
* Completes missions, gains VP, and advances tracks
* Has its own End Score Card worth +10 VP (Normal difficulty)

The Nemesis panel on the left shows its current stats, program, and active mission progress.

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== ADVANCED GAME (Addendum) ==

The advanced game adds deeper mission mechanics and strategic items.

=== Advanced Missions ===

Instead of one-shot basic missions, advanced missions have '''multiple specific requirements''' that you work towards over several turns:

* '''Consumed requirements''' (Red, Yellow, Blue, White, M9, Loki, Angel) — allocate tokens from your player mat by clicking them
* '''Checked requirements''' (Control regions, own crystals/artifacts, 5D track level) — automatically verified; use the '''Claim''' button to refresh

When ALL requirements are met (or enough to qualify), click '''Complete''' to earn VP:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Level !! All Met !! 1 Missing !! 2 Missing !! Track Steps
|-
| L1 || 6 VP || 5 VP || 4 VP || +2
|-
| L3 || 16 VP || 12 VP || 8 VP || +2
|-
| L5 || 24 VP || 18 VP || 12 VP || +2
|-
| L10 || 40 VP || 30 VP || 20 VP || +3
|}

=== Stargates, Crystals & Artifacts ===

Six '''Stargates''' connect world locations to crystal/artifact sites:
* '''Crystals''' (6 types) — captured via battle victories; contribute to AP and mission requirements
* '''Artifacts''' — powerful items captured from portal locations
* '''Empowered''' items at stargates grant special abilities

=== Heroes & 5D Track ===

The '''5D Track''' (0-21) determines hero activation power:
* Higher 5D = more heroes drawn + easier activation rolls
* White players '''activate heroes''' for WVP equal to hero level
* Black players use the '''Battle''' action instead

=== Nemesis Advanced Missions ===

In advanced mode, the Nemesis also works on persistent missions:
* Assigned an L1 mission at game start
* Each turn, rolls 2d6 per unmet requirement (target: 9+)
* Requirements met are saved — progress accumulates over rounds
* On completion, earns VP and is assigned a higher-level mission
* Its current mission and progress are visible on the Nemesis panel

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== Quick Reference ==

=== Resource Summary ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Resource !! Source !! Used For
|-
| M0 (Cash) || Card income || Buy market cards
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| M9 (Billions) || Card income, missions || Fund missions, flip allegiance ($100bn)
|-
| Red Power || Card actions || Board moves (after free HQ deploy)
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| Yellow Power || Card actions || Additional movement
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| Blue Power || Card income, Psychics action || Hero activation, end card change (3 Blue), AP conversion
|-
| Green Power || Card income || Place political strength in regions
|-
| White Power || Card income || Mission requirements
|-
| Wild || Card income || Substitute for any token
|-
| Loki || Battle rewards (Black) || Black mission requirements
|-
| Angel || Hero activation (White) || White mission requirements
|}

=== End-of-Round Events ===
Each round has a random event affecting all players (shown at top of board).

=== Game End Triggers ===
* Alpha or Omega track reaches 21
* Any player completes a Level 10 mission
* Round 15 ends

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