Objective of the Game
Andor Junior is a cooperative adventure game where players must work together to complete tasks and protect the kingdom of Andor from the threat of the dragon. The main goal is to find all the lost wolf cubs and bring them back to the castle before the dragon reaches it.
Game Components
- 1 Game board
- 1 Dragon
- 3 Wolf cubs (tokens)
- Hero tiles with character abilities
- Item and task cards
- Dice and various game accessories
Game Setup
- Place the game board in the center of the table.
- Position the dragon on the starting space of its route.
- Randomly place the wolf cubs on the designated spaces.
- Each player selects a hero and takes the corresponding hero tile.
- Shuffle the task cards and place them face down.
Gameplay
The game is played in rounds, with each round consisting of the following phases:
1. Hero Turn
Each player may act once per round with their hero. A hero's turn consists of two actions that can be taken in any order: - Move: The hero may move up to two spaces on the game board. - Interact: Depending on the space the hero is on, they can interact with items or characters to complete tasks.
Heroes can also move onto the same space to support each other. Cooperation is a crucial part of the game to successfully accomplish tasks.
2. Dragon Turn
After all heroes have taken their turn, the dragon moves one space forward on its route. Players must ensure that they complete their tasks before the dragon reaches the castle.
Winning Conditions
All wolf cubs must be brought back to the castle before the dragon. Along the way, players need to fulfill the given tasks by working together.
Strategic Tips
- Joint Planning: As a team, carefully consider who is best suited to fulfill which tasks and how you can coordinate movements to find wolf cubs quickly.
- Effective Use of Items: Make wise use of items as they can assist in completing tasks more easily or advancing more quickly.
- Weigh Risks: In some situations, it might be worth taking an extra risk to stall the dragon or reach a goal faster.
Andor Junior heavily relies on cooperation, and the key to success lies in good communication and planning among the players.