The story and gameplay of Converge spans across several sets. Each one comes in their own wallet and includes 3 unique 6-card skillsets. All sets can be played individually as standalone games, or players can combine any 3 skillsets from multiple sets to create a new combination.

In Converge, players are competing to build the best faction that meets the current goals, though goals and teams can shift with each play. So can control of the powerful artifact which gives an advantage to those who possess it.

Each round, players take turns to play a single card from their hand.

Every card has 2 parts: a character with a skillset, rank and special ability...

…and a goal, each of which has a star value for fulfilling its requirement. These goals apply to both players while the card is in the central area, with fulfilled goals remaining in play.

Cards can be discarded for their special ability, played to either player’s faction to fulfill goals using its suit and value, or as a new shared goal.

At the end of the round, players count their current star value. The player with the most stars gains control of the artifact. If they already had control of the artifact, they win! If no player can secure victory by the time all cards have been played, then the player who holds the artifact is the winner.

The officious Directors that oversee the details of daily life on Malvios are bound by rigid plans and archaic regulations. Can you utilize these calculating administrators to achieve your goals?

Keepers of Order adds solo play to Converge. The officious Directors that oversee the details of daily life on Malvios are bound by rigid plans and archaic regulations. Can you utilize these calculating administrators to achieve your goals?

Each of the solo cards features an ability on one side and a goal on the other. At the start of the game, pair 3 ability cards with 3 face-up goals. You may use the ability at any time as one of your actions, or complete the paired goal to gain the ability to use as an additional action when you complete the paired goal, giving you an extra chance to turn the tides in your favor. By managing the artifact and shrewdly using your abilities, you might just save the day.

• Design: Peter C. Hayward
• Art: Steven De Waele
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