Ophidian Wars (no rulebook insert, lower cost)

STORY

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VERSION OF OPHIDIAN WARS WILL NOT HAVE A RULE BOOK IN THE TUCK BOX. THERE IS A DOWNLOADABLE VERSION.

(this is for folks who want reduced cost and are fine with a digital / printable version)

Bloodsport has reached the pinnacle of entertainment. Organized arena combat is the galactic sport of the future. Towering mutants, advanced sentient constructs, demonic princes, mystical spectrals, and a wide range of alien races are drawn to the fighting circuits.

Arenas are packed to watch the spectacle, and worlds tune in to cheer for their teams and champions. Welcome to the arena!
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GAMEPLAY

Ophidian Wars is card-based combat game where you build a team of 5 high-performing gladiators. Equip them a custom arsenal, and train them with deadly maneuvers. The team with the last gladiator standing is the victor.

The FLOW of Battle!

Patented Combat Mechanic: Actions in Ophidian Wars are either positive (+) or negative (-), representing the natural "flow" of battle. (+) actions allow you to maintain control and continue playing further actions. But a (-) action transfers control to your opponent, and the tide of battle swings their way. Maintaining control, manipulating the flow, and learning how/when to make actions, is key to victory.

Ophidian Wars is designed to drive ongoing competitive play. Draft style tournaments can be introduced when choosing gladiator teams, to encourage on-the-fly strategy - as players must take turns drafting gladiators from a limited pool. Multiplayer free-for-all and 2 v 2 are also viable (leave more time though!).

Ophidian Wars benefited from three lengthy rounds of non-family beta testing at various stages of design. So this would not have been possible without the amazing help and feedback from volunteer testers.
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WHAT ELSE?

If you enjoy minis, all 14 beta set gladiators are available for 3D printing and painting, high detail resin, 54mm. Gladiator stats/abilities are directly on the pedestal, replacing their cards if you so choose.

EACH PLAYER MAY CUSTOMIZE FROM THEIR OWN DECK OR
USE ALTERNATE RULES TO PLAY 2-PLAYER WITH ONE DECK

MINIS SOLD SEPARATELY - SEE WEBSITE
NO RANDOMNESS OR RARITY / ONE DECK = FULL SET

Contact at: cevo70 (at) yahoo.com

69 cards, divided as:
15 Gladiators
18 Arsenal Items
36 Maneuvers