Objective of the Game
In Steam Noir – Revolution, the objective is to influence a people's uprising in a steampunk metropolis according to your interests, either as a Rebel, Government, or Third Party. Each faction has its own objectives and conditions to win the game.
Setup
- Game Board: Depicts the city with various districts that need to be controlled.
- Faction Cards: Each faction (Rebels, Government, and Third Party) has specific cards with unique abilities.
- Resources: Various markers to denote influence, troops, or other special actions.
Gameplay
- Faction Selection: Before the game starts, each player secretly selects their faction.
- Round Structure: The game progresses in rounds, with each round consisting of several phases:
- Planning Phase: Players secretly place their influence points in different districts.
- Action Phase: Faction cards are played in a predetermined order.
- Reveal Phase: The placed influence points are revealed and evaluated.
- Evaluation Phase: Determines which faction controls the districts.
- Victory Conditions: Vary according to faction and game situation.
Game Mechanics
- Event Cards: Can unpredictably influence game events.
- Secret Missions: Additional mission cards for individual secret objectives.
Strategic Tips
- Area Control: Controlling strategic districts early provides long-term advantages.
- Alliances: Temporary alliances with other players can be crucial, but deciding when to break them is key.
- Resource Management: Effective use of resources often decides victory or defeat.
- Bluffing: Deception and misdirection can throw opponents off balance.
Steam Noir – Revolution offers a deep strategic experience with shifting alliances and clever use of abilities and resources. Each game runs differently, requiring flexible and tactical thinking.
