Objective
The objective of Bubblegum Crisis is to accumulate the most points by the end of the game rounds. Players earn points by completing specific missions, defeating opponents, and strategically navigating the game board.
Components
- A game board representing the city
- Character figures for each player
- Mission cards providing various challenges and tasks
- Item cards granting special abilities
- Score markers to track progress
- Dice to determine movement and battles
Setup
- Each player chooses a character figure and receives a starting set of item cards.
- The mission cards are shuffled and placed in a pile.
- Each player places their figure on the starting square of the game board.
- The player with the highest dice roll starts the first turn.
Gameplay
1. Action Phase: - Each player has a set number of actions per turn. These can be used for: - Movement: Move your figure from one square to another, as determined by a dice roll. - Accept Missions: Draw a mission card and attempt to complete the tasks described. - Combat: Attack opponents by rolling dice to determine the outcome. Success depends on the roll.
2. Event Phase: - Draw an event card that can offer random challenges or rewards. - Events can affect the board or provide advantages to certain players.
3. Clean-up Phase: - Manage the cards collected and update your score tally. - Check if players have completed mission end conditions.
Winning Conditions
- The game ends after a predetermined number of rounds or when a player reaches a specific score.
- The player with the most points at the end wins the game.
Strategic Tips
- Plan Your Moves: Keep an eye on your mission cards and try to complete missions swiftly to accumulate points.
- Use Items Wisely: Save valuable cards for critical moments in the game.
- Stay Focused: Concentrate on your mission objectives and don't get sidetracked by events.
Bubblegum Crisis requires both strategic thinking and a sense of timing to navigate missions and events successfully to win.
