Instructions Dark Force

Objective of the Game:

Dark Force is a strategic board game where players must use their units and resources to gain control over key areas on the board. The goal is to either be the first to control a specific number of territories or to destroy the enemy headquarters.

Game Setup:

1. Set Up the Board: The board consists of several interconnected regions. In the center lies a neutral area.
2. Choose Factions: Each player picks a faction and receives the corresponding units, markers, and headquarters.
3. Starting Position: Headquarters are placed in designated corners of the board. Players position their starting units according to their faction card.
4. Resource Cards: Shuffle the resource cards and deal one to each player as starting equity.

Gameplay:

The game is played in rounds, each consisting of several phases:

1. Resource Phase:

Each player draws one resource from the resource deck. Resources are crucial for unit movements and special abilities.

2. Action Phase:

Players take turns performing actions: - Movement: Move units adjacent into another region. - Attack: If enemy units are present in the target area, initiate a battle. Roll dice to determine combat outcomes, considering attack and defense dice. - Production: Sustain supplies by producing units in your headquarters.

3. Trading Phase:

Players can trade resources with each other. Negotiation skills can be advantageous here.

4. Waiting Phase:

Check if any special actions on the faction cards can be executed.

Combat Rules:

• The attacking players roll 3 attack dice, and defending roll 2 defense dice.
• Compare the results: Each attack die higher than the defense die counts as a hit.
• Remove corresponding units from the field.

Victory Conditions:

• Territory Control: If a player controls more than half of the key territories or units from a specific victory condition list at the start of their turn, they win the game.
• Destruction of Headquarters: If a player destroys all enemy headquarters, the game is immediately won.

Strategic Nuances:

• Carefully monitor resource collection, as mismanagement can easily lead to defeat.
• Alliances can be effective but may quickly fall apart.
• Build strong defensive lines and plan attack waves.

Dark Force offers numerous strategic depths through the clever use of resources, optimally placed attacks, and diplomatic moves. Ultimately, it requires tactical flexibility and a sense for timing your moves.