Board Game Geek Rating: 5.69. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.39. This 2017 board game is suitable for 1 to 6 players. It's the Kickstarter Edition of BrilliAnts, including Breeders and Runners exclusives. You'll get the core game, all stretch goals, and promos. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise.
At the end of the season, new ant Queens aim to build their nests in a forest full of food. Each player controls an ant colony, harvesting food and preparing for winter. You must follow headquarters' directives to get resources and a good territory position. Temperature can give advantages to certain ant types. Compete to be the colony with the most victory points!
BrilliAnts is a flexible game. Players take turns performing actions like laying an egg, moving an ant, or displacing a predator. The game has day and night cycles, and a round ends when everyone has completed specific actions. There are three types of ants (warrior, engineer, farmer) and three predators (spider, grasshopper, worm). Ants gather different resources, and predators can destroy resource tiles.
The game has a main board for player interaction and an individual board for nest - building. You start with three hidden objective cards and can get new ones. The maximum hand size is four, so resource management is key. Advanced players can use specific player powers and power cards.
Explore various victory paths in this fast - paced ant game. Enjoy it with family and friends, and enter the world of hard - working BrilliAnts! When you buy BrilliAnts from TheGameSteward, a large part of your spending will back new Kickstarter games. If you have questions, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: Each player starts with three hidden objective cards and a hand of five power cards. In turn, perform one action like laying an egg, moving an ant, or displacing a predator. The game alternates between day and night. A round ends when you've moved all your ants, laid one egg, and moved a predator once. Gather resources with different types of ants and complete your objectives.
Note: The Kickstarter Edition includes Breeders and Runners exclusives, but paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. The maximum hand size of objective cards is four, so manage your resources well.
Maintenance: Keep the game in a dry place. If the cards get dirty, gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Store the game in its box to prevent pieces from getting lost.
