Objective:
In Maestro, the objective is to become the best conductor of the orchestra. Players aim to collect the highest points by performing various music pieces.
Setup:
- Each player gets a Conductor board depicting their conductor character.
- There is a deck of Music Cards and Sheet Music Cards for different instruments.
- Each player starts with five music cards in their hand.
- Shuffle the sheet music cards and place them face down in the center of the table.
Gameplay:
- Beginning of Turn:
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The active player draws two music cards from the draw pile.
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Player Actions:
- A player may play any number of music cards to meet the requirements of a sheet music card.
- Once the requirements of a sheet music card are fulfilled (e.g., 2 violins, 1 flute), the player can claim the card.
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Sheet music cards provide points at the end of the game.
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Actions:
- Improvise: If a player cannot play suitable cards, they can improvise by discarding a card and drawing a new one.
- Duet: If two players wish to work together, they can collectively play cards to meet a challenging sheet music card and share the points.
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Counter: A player can play a card to counter another player's progress, e.g., preventing them from completing a sheet music card.
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End of Turn:
- The active player can discard up to two music cards to optimize their hand and refill to five cards.
End of Game and Scoring:
- The game ends when the music card deck is exhausted and no more cards can be drawn.
- Players tally the points from their sheet music cards.
- The player with the highest points is the winner and best conductor.
Strategic Tips:
- Prioritize Easy Scores: Make sure to collect some easy sheet music quickly to ensure constant point accumulation.
- Pay Attention to Interaction: Utilize counter actions to disturb other players' progress strategically.
- Collaboration: The duet feature can help you score complex sheet music that would be unattainable alone.
Have fun playing Maestro! It requires a good balance of strategy and cooperation to emerge victoriously.
