Steampunk Rally (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.90, Avg Player Rating: 7.31. This 2015 board game is the Kickstarter Edition of Steampunk Rally. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Steampunk Rally is an exciting strategy game where steampunk isn't just a style. Using a unique dice - placement system, players become famous inventors like Nikola Tesla and Marie Curie. They build amazing contraptions using steam, heat, and electricity to win a wild race through the Swiss Alps. Each round starts with a card draft. Players pick machine parts for their invention and one - shot boost cards to help themselves or hinder opponents. They can also trade drafted cards for dice or cogs, but it's a tough choice. After venting dice to recharge machines, players roll and use them to activate machine parts for movement, shielding, and extra dice. Driving through terrain causes damage. If a player's damage gauge goes red at the turn's end, they lose parts and must replace them in the draft phase, always finding new synergies. We're happy to support campaigns and offer the Steampunk Rally Kickstarter Game for online purchase at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

How to use: First, start each round with a card draft. Carefully pick machine parts for your invention and boost cards. You can choose to discard cards for dice or cogs when drafting. After that, vent dice to recharge your machine, then roll the dice and use them to activate machine parts. These parts can give you movement, shielding, and more dice. Note that driving through terrain will cause damage. If your damage gauge hits the red at the end of the turn, you'll lose parts from your invention. Maintenance: Keep the cards and dice in a dry place to prevent damage. When not in use, store them in the game box. Also, handle the game components gently to make them last longer.