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+ | ===== Cards ===== | ||
- | 7 | + | Cards are an optional component used by the board designer to introduce an additional element of luck into the game. Cards are a useful way of allowing players to get back into the game against dominant opponents or to help force an end to the game in a stalemate situation. |
- | 10 0 help Cards <H2>Cards</H2> | + | |
- | < | + | Different boards can use different [[general: |
- | < | + | ==== Card Escalation ==== |
- | <H3>Card Escalation</ | + | Card sets may be worth different amounts depending on the current value in the card escalation. Typical escalation values could be 4, |
- | <P>Card sets may be worth different amounts depending on the current value in the card escalation. Typical escalation values could be 4, | + | ==== Card Sets ==== |
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- | < | + | ==== How to trade cards ==== |
- | < | + | Click on the ' |
- | < | + | ==== When to trade cards? ==== |
- | < | + | You can only trade cards when it is your turn. In most situations you would trade your cards at the start of your turn before placing your units. However, in the following situations you can trade cards at other times: |
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- | <P>You can only trade cards when it is your turn. In most situations you would trade your cards at the start of your turn before placing your units. However, in the following situations you can trade cards at other times:</ | + | |
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+ | - When eliminating another player on a board on which card capture is enabled, if the your total number of cards is greater than or equal to the maximum number of cards allowed then you will be forced to trade in a card set (or sets) before proceeding. | ||
+ | - If the game rules permit returning to unit placement from attack, you can go back and trade your cards at a later stage in your turn. |