Heroes and Scoundrels

Who are you?

As a starship captain, you find yourself at a table in one of the bustling lounges on outpost Alpha, the heart of Galactic commerce in the galaxy. It's a place where opportunities to acquire work and crew abound, if one knows where to look or be seen. Surrounded by other captains, some wealthy and famous, who make a living out here running a starship for hire, you realize you have neither. The galaxy, vast, cold, and dangerous, presents an opportunity for some and a danger for others. The Galaxy Alliance, an interstellar governing body of alliance star systems, is responsible for all commerce, peace, and order. But always lurking in the shadows is the Syndicate, an organized band of Galactic criminals with a goal to take total control of the galaxy. They attack any ship or planetary system they see collaborating with the Galaxy Alliance. Similarly, the Galaxy Alliance is on the lookout for any ship or planetary system involved in smuggling contraband for the Syndicate. Despite these challenges, your determination to find work and crew is unwavering.

A contract

Suddenly you hear a voice directed at you “Is your ship for hire?" Looking up at the figure of a man silhouetted by the light in the doorway. With brash boldness in your voice, "If the pay is good?" "The pay is great if you're up to the challenge?" "Sit down, let's talk numbers."

Objective

Heroes and Scoundrels Is a wealth-building space adventure where you play the role of a starship captain who must earn the most credits at the end of the game to win. One earns credits by completing contract cards that have your hauling or smuggling cargo, collecting bounties as a bounty hunter, searching space, assisting the Galaxy alliance, or working for the Syndicate as a smuggler or hired gun; at the same time earning a reputation as a hero or scoundrel. You hire supplemental crew from the pool of freelance card applicants available to aid in your adventure as well as purchase upgrades for your starship, establish alliances with other players or make enemies of them.

Game Play

Embark on an exciting journey with Heroes and Scoundrels! Start by strategically building your hand with contract and freelance cards, then navigate your starship through various star systems to fulfill contracts. As the game unfolds, strategically place stars (achievements) on the Achievement Track. The game culminates when a player reaches their 6th star, prompting all players to tally their acquired credits. The player with the most credits emerges as the victorious champion!

The stage is set. The lights shine bright. The curtain rises. It's now time to see if you can dance. Adventure, fame, and fortune await. Captain, are you ready to make your mark as a hero or a scoundrel?

Colorblind and family friendly.