Samsara - Game Instructions
Objective:
The objective of Samsara is to be the first player to collect all five amulet parts and complete the cycle of rebirth. Players achieve this by using Karma cards and moving around the game board.
Game Components: - 1 Game board - 4 Pawns - 104 Karma cards (various categories) - 16 Amulet parts (4 colors) - 4 Karma tables
Setup: 1. Place the game board in the center of the table. 2. Each player chooses a pawn and places it on the start space. 3. Everyone takes a Karma table and the matching colored amulet parts. 4. Shuffle the Karma cards and place them face-down next to the board.
Gameplay:
The game proceeds in turns, with each player performing the following steps during their turn:
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Draw a Karma card: At the beginning of each turn, draw the top Karma card from the deck. Karma cards can be used throughout the game as currency to purchase spaces or perform special actions.
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Move your pawn:
- Roll both dice and move your pawn forward on the board accordingly.
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If a player surpasses the finish space with their roll, they must move back the excess spaces.
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Perform field actions: Depending on the space landed on by the pawn, carry out different actions:
- Temple: Pay Karma points to receive an amulet part.
- Meditation: Gain additional Karma cards.
- Random event: Draw an event card and follow its instructions.
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Return to the past: Movement on the board is reversed.
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Collect amulet parts: Upon reaching a temple space and possessing enough Karma cards, the player can take an amulet part of their color and place it on their table.
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Strategic Tips:
- Plan your movements to land on temple spaces as often as possible.
- Save valuable Karma cards for critical decisions or to buy amulet parts at the right moment.
- Observe the opponents' strategies to predict their plans.
End of the game:
The game ends immediately when a player collects all five amulet parts and places them on their table. This player wins Samsara and successfully completes the cycle of rebirth.
