Objective of the Game
Dungeon Twister is a strategy board game where players take on the roles of characters capable of using magic to escape from a labyrinth-like dungeon. The primary objective of the game is to score five victory points. These can be acquired by successfully escaping characters from the dungeon or defeating opponent's characters.
Setup
- Each player selects a team of eight characters and six items from their card set.
- Construct the dungeon by arranging eight rooms in two rows of four rooms each, placing them face down initially.
- Shuffle your action cards and draw four of them.
- Secretly place your chosen characters and items in the rooms, keeping their positions hidden.
- Place the round marker on the board to track the number of turns.
Game Play
Dungeon Twister is turn-based, with each round consisting of several phases:
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Action Phase: Each player plays an action card determining how many actions they can perform that round. These actions include movements, attacks, activating rooms, or picking up items.
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Movement: Characters can move within or between rooms considering obstacles and floor panels. Certain rooms allow players to rotate the room, altering the game flow and revealing traps or exits.
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Combat: Combat is resolved by playing combat cards. Characters' strength and the selected combat card determine the outcome. Defeated characters yield a victory point to the attacker.
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Room Rotation: Unique to the game is the ability to rotate rooms. This alters the dungeon layout, potentially opening new paths or blocking existing ones. Only certain characters or items can execute this action.
Winning the Game
The game ends when a player accumulates five victory points. This can be done by escaping characters or defeating the opponent's characters.
Strategy Tips
- Character Selection: Choose a balanced team of strong fighters and agile characters to adapt to different situations on the board.
- Smart Room Rotation: Wisely rotating rooms can open up pathways for your characters or hinder your opponents.
- Card Management: Since actions depend on the drawn cards, carefully plan and even use bluffing elements.
Dungeon Twister is a game with tremendous strategic depth, rewarding thorough planning and foresight. With a wide array of characters and items, it creates a unique scenario each play session.
