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Gamehelpcoffeerush

2025-05-24T20:21:54Z

Yukonzach: General Rules for Coffee Rush

**Game Goal**:
- The main goal is to **earn the most points**.
- Points are earned by successfully **completing customer orders** and **activating upgrades**.
- Points are lost for **penalty cards**.

**Player's Turn Steps**:

1. **Activate Upgrades**
* Optional step at the start of your turn.
* Turn in **3 completed and “upvoted” cards** from your player board for an upgrade tile.

2. **Move**
* **Move your meeple up to 3 spaces** on the board.
* **Collect the ingredient shown on each space** you land on during your movement.
* You may pass over another meeple and collect the ingredient, but **cannot end your movement on a space with another meeple**.
* Use **Rush Tokens** to move **1 additional space** each. There is **no limit** to the number of these tokens you can use for movement.

3. **Pour Ingredients**
* Place the ingredients you collected **into your cups**.
* Once placed into a cup, **ingredients must remain in that cup**.
* You may return ingredients to the supply instead of placing them in a cup.
* You may **empty any number of cups**, returning all ingredients to the supply.

4. **Process Order**
* When an order is completed by matching ingredients in a cup to a card, **place the cup on the corresponding card**.
* Other players should verify the order.
* If **correct**, return ingredients to the supply and place the card face down in your **“up vote” area** (counts for score and upgrades).
* If **incorrect**, remove the cup from the card.
* If the completed card is a **Specialty Order**, receive a **Rush token**.
* Check how many orders you completed this turn. The **next 2 players** must **take that many new cards** and place them on Tab 1 of their boards.
* If there are **no more cards to take**, the **Starting Player Token** is turned over to the **“Closed” side**.

5. **Flow of Time**
* All order cards currently on your player board **move 1 tab down**.
* Cards that **fall off the board from Tab 4** are placed face down in your **“down vote” area** and become **penalty cards**.
* Take the **same number of Rush tokens** as penalty cards received this turn.
* If you receive a total of **5 penalty cards**, the **Starting Player Token** is immediately turned over to the **“Closed” side**.

6. **Check for Game End**
* Check the **Starting Player Token**.
* If on the **“Open” side**, your turn ends, and it's the next player’s turn.
* If on the **“Closed” side**, continue the round until **all players in the round have had a turn**.

**How the Game Ends**:
- The game ends once the **Starting Player Token is on the “Closed” side** AND the current round is completed so everyone has had an equal number of turns.
- The token flips to "Closed" when either:
* There are **no more new order cards** to distribute.
* OR a player receives their **5th penalty card**.

**Scoring Points at Game End**:
- Each completed order card (“upvoted”) = **1 point**.
- Each activated upgrade tile = **2 points**.
- Each penalty card (“downvoted”) = **-1 point**.

**Breaking Ties**:
- If players have the same score, the player with the **most completed order cards wins**.
- If still tied, the player with the **most Rush tokens wins**.

**Upgrades**:
- Special tiles earned by turning in 3 completed orders.
- They provide unique abilities, such as:
* Receive 2 ingredients when your meeple is **in a corner space**.
* Receive 2 ingredients when your meeple is **on the same space as another meeple**.
* Your meeple may **move diagonally**.
* You may take **2 special ingredients** (Caramel, chocolate, tea leaves, or water) when on a special space.

Gamehelpkingoftokyoduel

2025-03-28T13:37:42Z

Yukonzach: More description on Buzz tokens.

<h2>King of Tokyo Duel Rules Summary</h2>

<h3>**Objective**</h3>
<p>The objective of "King of Tokyo Duel" is to become the most celebrated or feared monster by moving the Fame or Destruction markers to your side of the board. You win by fulfilling one of the following conditions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reducing your rival's Life Points to zero.</li>
<li>Moving both markers into the Spotlight Zones on your side.</li>
<li>Moving either marker to the Victory space on your side.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Gameplay Overview**</h3>
<p>A typical turn consists of four phases:</p>
<ol>
<li><b>Roll Dice</b>: Roll up to 6 dice (plus any extra dice gained through effects) up to three times. You can reroll any dice after the first roll.</li>
<li><b>Resolve Dice</b>: Resolve each die based on its symbol:
<ul>
<li><b>Attack (Claw)</b>: Damage your rival.</li>
<li><b>Heal (Heart)</b>: Gain Life Points.</li>
<li><b>Energy (Lightning Bolt)</b>: Gain Energy cubes.</li>
<li><b>Fame/Destruction (Star or Building)</b>: Move the corresponding marker one space towards you for three symbols. 3+ = 1 extra spot per symbol.</li>
<li><b>Special Power (Exclamation Point)</b>: Activate your special power.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>Buy Power Cards or Gain Energy</b>: Spend Energy cubes to buy Power cards from the board or gain additional Energy.</li>
<li><b>End Turn</b>: Pass the dice to your rival.</li>
</ol>

<h3>**Key Mechanics**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Resource Management</b>: Manage Energy cubes to buy Power cards.</li>
<li><b>Area Control</b>: Move markers to control areas of the board.</li>
<li><b>Card Drafting</b>: Select Power cards strategically to enhance gameplay.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Special Rules**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Buzz Tokens</b>: Place these on the board to gain bonuses or hinder your rival. Certain Buzz tokens can extend or reduce the track.</li>
<li><b>Monster Powers</b>: Each monster has a unique ability that can be activated using specific dice rolls.</li>
<li><b>Dice Tokens</b>: Use these to roll extra dice. Max 2 can be held.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Endgame Conditions**</h3>
<p>The game ends when:</p>
<ul>
<li>A player's Life Points reach zero.</li>
<li>Both markers are in the Spotlight Zones on one player's side.</li>
<li>Either marker reaches the Victory space on one player's side.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Common Mistakes or Misunderstandings**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Rerolling Dice</b>: Remember you can only reroll dice after the first roll.</li>
<li><b>Buzz Token Placement</b>: Ensure Buzz tokens are placed on empty spaces and not on top of other tokens or markers.</li>
<li><b>Power Card Costs</b>: The rightmost Power card on the board always costs one less Energy cube than listed.</li>
</ul>

Gamehelpkingoftokyoduel

2025-03-21T19:08:42Z

Yukonzach: Further explanation on two items

<h2>King of Tokyo Duel Rules Summary</h2>

<h3>**Objective**</h3>
<p>The objective of "King of Tokyo Duel" is to become the most celebrated or feared monster by moving the Fame or Destruction markers to your side of the board. You win by fulfilling one of the following conditions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reducing your rival's Life Points to zero.</li>
<li>Moving both markers into the Spotlight Zones on your side.</li>
<li>Moving either marker to the Victory space on your side.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Gameplay Overview**</h3>
<p>A typical turn consists of four phases:</p>
<ol>
<li><b>Roll Dice</b>: Roll up to 6 dice (plus any extra dice gained through effects) up to three times. You can reroll any dice after the first roll.</li>
<li><b>Resolve Dice</b>: Resolve each die based on its symbol:
<ul>
<li><b>Attack (Claw)</b>: Damage your rival.</li>
<li><b>Heal (Heart)</b>: Gain Life Points.</li>
<li><b>Energy (Lightning Bolt)</b>: Gain Energy cubes.</li>
<li><b>Fame/Destruction (Star or Building)</b>: Move the corresponding marker one space towards you for three symbols. 3+ = 1 extra spot per symbol.</li>
<li><b>Special Power (Exclamation Point)</b>: Activate your special power.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>Buy Power Cards or Gain Energy</b>: Spend Energy cubes to buy Power cards from the board or gain additional Energy.</li>
<li><b>End Turn</b>: Pass the dice to your rival.</li>
</ol>

<h3>**Key Mechanics**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Resource Management</b>: Manage Energy cubes to buy Power cards.</li>
<li><b>Area Control</b>: Move markers to control areas of the board.</li>
<li><b>Card Drafting</b>: Select Power cards strategically to enhance gameplay.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Special Rules**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Buzz Tokens</b>: Place these on the board to gain bonuses or hinder your rival.</li>
<li><b>Monster Powers</b>: Each monster has a unique ability that can be activated using specific dice rolls.</li>
<li><b>Dice Tokens</b>: Use these to roll extra dice. Max 2 can be held.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Endgame Conditions**</h3>
<p>The game ends when:</p>
<ul>
<li>A player's Life Points reach zero.</li>
<li>Both markers are in the Spotlight Zones on one player's side.</li>
<li>Either marker reaches the Victory space on one player's side.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Common Mistakes or Misunderstandings**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Rerolling Dice</b>: Remember you can only reroll dice after the first roll.</li>
<li><b>Buzz Token Placement</b>: Ensure Buzz tokens are placed on empty spaces and not on top of other tokens or markers.</li>
<li><b>Power Card Costs</b>: The rightmost Power card on the board always costs one less Energy cube than listed.</li>
</ul>

Gamehelpkingoftokyoduel

2025-03-16T17:34:48Z

Yukonzach: King of Tokyo Duel Rules Summary

<h2>King of Tokyo Duel Rules Summary</h2>

<h3>**Objective**</h3>
<p>The objective of "King of Tokyo Duel" is to become the most celebrated or feared monster by moving the Fame or Destruction markers to your side of the board. You win by fulfilling one of the following conditions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reducing your rival's Life Points to zero.</li>
<li>Moving both markers into the Spotlight Zones on your side.</li>
<li>Moving either marker to the Victory space on your side.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Gameplay Overview**</h3>
<p>A typical turn consists of four phases:</p>
<ol>
<li><b>Roll Dice</b>: Roll up to 6 dice (plus any extra dice gained through effects) up to three times. You can reroll any dice after the first roll.</li>
<li><b>Resolve Dice</b>: Resolve each die based on its symbol:
<ul>
<li><b>Attack (Claw)</b>: Damage your rival.</li>
<li><b>Heal (Heart)</b>: Gain Life Points.</li>
<li><b>Energy (Lightning Bolt)</b>: Gain Energy cubes.</li>
<li><b>Fame/Destruction (Star or Building)</b>: Move the corresponding marker.</li>
<li><b>Special Power (Exclamation Point)</b>: Activate your special power.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>Buy Power Cards or Gain Energy</b>: Spend Energy cubes to buy Power cards from the board or gain additional Energy.</li>
<li><b>End Turn</b>: Pass the dice to your rival.</li>
</ol>

<h3>**Key Mechanics**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Resource Management</b>: Manage Energy cubes to buy Power cards.</li>
<li><b>Area Control</b>: Move markers to control areas of the board.</li>
<li><b>Card Drafting</b>: Select Power cards strategically to enhance gameplay.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Special Rules**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Buzz Tokens</b>: Place these on the board to gain bonuses or hinder your rival.</li>
<li><b>Monster Powers</b>: Each monster has a unique ability that can be activated using specific dice rolls.</li>
<li><b>Dice Tokens</b>: Use these to roll extra dice.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Endgame Conditions**</h3>
<p>The game ends when:</p>
<ul>
<li>A player's Life Points reach zero.</li>
<li>Both markers are in the Spotlight Zones on one player's side.</li>
<li>Either marker reaches the Victory space on one player's side.</li>
</ul>

<h3>**Common Mistakes or Misunderstandings**</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Rerolling Dice</b>: Remember you can only reroll dice after the first roll.</li>
<li><b>Buzz Token Placement</b>: Ensure Buzz tokens are placed on empty spaces and not on top of other tokens or markers.</li>
<li><b>Power Card Costs</b>: The rightmost Power card on the board always costs one less Energy cube than listed.</li>
</ul>