Product Information
Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.72. This is a 1 - to - 4 player board game published in 2024. It's a Gamefound Exclusive by Game Brewer. The deluxe all - in pledge includes a Deluxe Edition core game, 4 magnetic storage boxes, 32 metal coins, 107 custom wooden tiles with heat - transfer print, 128 high - quality sleeves, and all unlocked stretch goals.
In Bone Wars, step into the shoes of a 1800s palaeontologist. Back then, Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope, two famous palaeontologists, had a fierce rivalry. They bribed workers, stole, and even destroyed bones to discover new dinosaur species. You can work for one of these legends or go solo, aiming to beat the competition.
During the game, use your action cards wisely. Place them in the slots under your player board. These cards can either activate your team to dig up fossils and find new species in the field or your palaeontologist to publish species, debunk other players' papers, and win awards.
Add published species cards to the bonus slots at the top of your player board. Each card gives a bonus based on how many cards are already in that slot.
When your palaeontologist publishes a paper, it goes to either Marsh’s or Cope’s side, depending on who you work for. Specific actions earn you loyalty points with your patron. At the end of the game, multiply your loyalty points (with both Marsh and Cope) by the published papers to get victory points. Published papers matter for all players, so make them count for you.
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How to use: First, set up the game using the Deluxe Edition core game components. Place the 4 magnetic storage boxes within reach to keep your items organized. Shuffle the action cards and distribute them among players. Each turn, players choose an action card and place it in the slots under their player board. Use the metal coins and custom wooden tiles as indicated in the game rules.
Note: Make sure to handle the high - quality sleeves gently to avoid damage. When handling the custom wooden tiles, be careful not to scratch the heat - transfer print.
Maintenance: After each game, clean the metal coins with a soft cloth. Store the game components in the magnetic storage boxes to keep them safe. If the sleeves get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a damp cloth and let them dry before putting them back in use.
