Asara: A Tower Building Game
Objective of the Game: In Asara, players take on the roles of wealthy builders who, over a period of one year, aim to construct the most magnificent and tallest towers in the land of Asara. At the end of the game, the player with the most victory points wins. These points can be achieved through various factors such as the height of the towers, the number of towers built, and the use of special tower elements.
Game Components:
- 1 Game board
- 4 Player tableaus
- 80 cards (building material cards in five different colors)
- 16 Eagle cards
- 24 Coins
- 30 Tower elements (9 bases, 9 middle parts, 9 window parts, and 3 tower tops for each of the four colors, plus 3 golden tower tops)
- Markers for points and years
Gameplay:
Asara is played over four rounds, each symbolizing one of the four seasons.
Setup:
- Place the game board in the center of the table.
- Mix the tower elements and place them face down in their respective areas.
- Each player receives a player tableau and five starting building material cards.
- The starting player order is determined randomly.
Phases of a Round:
A round consists of multiple turns where players take actions by placing cards on the game board:
- Visit Building Dealers:
- Players place one of their cards in one of the five building dealer color areas and take the corresponding tower elements. You need coins to purchase tower elements.
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Placement options are partially restricted by cards already there. Players can only place cards if the area is not blocked by another color.
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Control Office:
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Here players can acquire additional coins or invest in new building material cards.
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Construction Conclusion:
- After the first round, players can construct tower elements by placing them in fitting positions on their tableau.
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A tower always consists of a base, middle parts, and a top. Window parts can be added optionally.
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Round End Scoring:
- Each constructed tower height provides immediate points, and certain elements, such as captured eagles or special tops, provide bonus points.
Special Features:
- Golden Tops: Act as jokers and provide bonus points at game end.
- Eagle Cards: Allow players to perform special actions or acquire other tower elements.
End of the Game:
- After four rounds, a final scoring occurs:
- In addition to the regular points for height and number of towers, there are bonuses for the most towers of one color or special elements.
- The player with the most victory points wins.
Strategy Tips:
- It's important to diversify early on with various colors to be flexible with dealer area offers.
- Managing building material cards is crucial for competing and accessing them as needed.
- Focus not only on height but also on tower design (e.g., many middle parts or special tops) to maximize points.
Enjoy constructing the most magnificent towers in Asara!
