Karmaka (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.11. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.01. For 2 to 4 players. Published in 2016. This is the retail edition of Karmaka, including the core board game. From the makers of Osmos, Karmaka is a competitive card game spanning multiple lives. Set in a karmic universe, players start as lowly Dung Beetles. Life after life, they climb the Karmic Ladder, racing to achieve Transcendence first! In each life, work towards three goals: Score enough points to keep up with rivals, stash good cards for your next life's opening hand, and play cards for abilities to help yourself or hinder others. But beware, a rival may take a used ability - card into their Future Life. Your actions have consequences in this and the next life. Score points, plan your next life, and sabotage rivals if needed. We're glad to back campaigns to bring you Karmaka, and a big part of your spending will back new Kickstarter games. Contact us at The Game Steward if you have purchase or game - related questions.

How to use: Start the game as a Dung Beetle. In each round (life), try to score enough points to climb the Karmic Ladder. Also, choose some good cards to put into your Future Life for your next round's opening hand. You can play cards for their special abilities to help yourself or make things hard for your opponents. But remember, your opponents might take the cards you've used for abilities. Note: Be careful when using cards for abilities as it could come back to bite you in the next round. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry place and away from direct sunlight to prevent them from getting damaged. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth.