The number of dice you throw each turn is directly linked to your attack points – five points results in five throws, for example.

Armello’s arcane dice help to further mix things up, each side bearing a different symbol, which usually equates to either an attack strike against your opponent, or a defensive maneuver. The board is relatively concise and tidy, concentrating the action and gorgeous spirtes allowing for battle phases to never be too far apart. Its rule book is certainly weighty, but not by any means unmanageable, Armello spoon-feeds you the information you’ll need gradually and rewards perseverance with some great experiences. Prestige is also key in a stalemate situation – when nobody overthrows the king before the allotted time expires, the hero with the most Prestige is awarded the throne and therefore victory. Those in possession of the most Prestige at the rising of the sun are able to implement new laws, altering the state of play on the board. Prestige is akin to a political currently, dictating your favor in the kingdom based on your actions. You’re in a constant race against the other three suitors and tactics are at the heart of a successful game of Armello, using your abilities in a variety of offensive and defensive manners will be key as it’ll ultimately be your main source of Prestige. Heroes have limited action points per turn for movement along with ability cards that enable the use of things like traps and magic spells. They each have their own array of perks like nocturnal bonuses, loot multipliers and spies to help you decide who will be your champion.Īlthough gorgeously animated, this tale does come with a strict set of instructions, much like your dusty box of Scrabble up in the attic. These heroes that deem themselves worthy of ruling come in the form of anthropomorphic animals with titles seemingly plucked straight from the Game of Thrones series, featuring the likes of Thane the Winter Wolf, Amber the Far Seeker, Sana the Forest Sister, and Mercurio the Grinning Blade.

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