Universal Rule
Currently on Kickstarter until November 12, 2016
Looking for Rules Clarifications for the current PnP version? Go here: http://buttonshygames.com/pages/universal-rule-1
Universal Rule is a 3-5 player game designed by Chip Beauvais with art by Sara Beauvais and layout by Jason Washburn (of Talon Strikes Studios). Gameplay lasts 30-45 minutes and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
NOTE: Players will need to provide coins or tokens for tracking (25 cents in coins per player is suggested), or check out our bonus pack for trackers.
Universal Rule is part of the Pocket Universe line of games
Deep in the Pocket Universe, the balance of power is shifting. Seventeen newly discovered planets are being colonized and tapped for crucial resources. Shifting alliances and stacks of galactic credits influence battles for control. Can you claim Universal Rule in this 4x wallet game from Button Shy?
In Universal Rule, players battle for control of the universe in this pocket sized 4X style game. You can colonize new planets, explore new areas on those planets, gain credits based off of the resources that the planet produces, or attempt to destroy other planets that threaten your existence. Other players can follow, but at a cost. The first player to show their true dominance through victory points, will win the game.
Articles Written on Universal Rule by Designer:
BGG Page: Universal Rule on Board Game Geek
Expansions
The Pocket Universe is entering an era of tension as power surges throughout the galaxy.
Edge of War introduces three new planet cards that integrate with the 4th X, exterminate. The Roza System is a protective pacifist planet, while Vianov has a very destructive Eater of Worlds ability. And in-between is Wovis, a sacrifice of a planet that destroys your own planets for great control over the battlefield. These three cards are shuffled in and three random cards are removed to mix up the Universal Rule game play.
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http://www.clubfantasci.com/universal-rule-button-shy-games-kickstarter-preview-maurice-fitzgerald/
https://geekdad.com/2016/11/universal-rule/
http://trollitc.com/2016/11/universal-rule-a-4x-game-in-a-tiny-package-that-gets-the-job-done/
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