Aftermath Game Rules

I want to talk to you about the rules of the Aftermath Game. It’s a game that I think you’re going to love. It’s exciting and challenging, and it really makes you think. But before you start playing, it’s important to understand how the game works.

First, let’s talk about the objective of the game. The goal is to collect as many resources as possible and survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Sounds intense, right? You’ll need to strategize and make smart decisions to succeed.

Now, let’s get into the gameplay. The game is played in turns, and each player has a set of cards that represent actions they can take. These actions include things like scavenging for resources, building shelter, and defending against other players. You’ll have to choose which actions to take based on what you think is best for your survival.

Speaking of survival, you’ll also need to manage your resources wisely. Things like food, water, and shelter are essential for staying alive. You’ll need to gather these resources and make sure you have enough to sustain yourself. But be careful – resources are limited, so you’ll need to be strategic in how you use them.

The game also has a unique event system that keeps things interesting. Throughout the game, events will occur that can have positive or negative effects on you and the other players. These events can change the game in unexpected ways, so you’ll need to be prepared to adapt and adjust your strategies.

As you play the game, you’ll also have the opportunity to interact with other players. You can form alliances, trade resources, or even engage in conflict. How you choose to interact with other players can greatly affect your chances of survival, so choose wisely.

In the end, the game is all about survival and outlasting your opponents. The player who manages their resources the best, makes smart decisions, and adapts to changing circumstances will have the best chance of winning.

I hope this gives you a good understanding of the Aftermath Game. It’s a challenging and exciting game that will keep you on your toes. So gather your friends, start playing, and see who can survive the post-apocalyptic world. Good luck!

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First up, we have the Adventure Book, your guide to an immersive and thrilling world. Then we have 23 Plastic Figures, allowing you to bring your characters to life and truly engage with the game. You’ll also receive 2 Resolution Dice, which will help determine the outcomes of your actions.

To ensure you have all the necessary tools, we’ve included the Campaign Dashboard and Sideboard. These will keep you organized and provide a visual representation of your progress. You’ll also receive a Downtown Travel Map, allowing you to explore new locations and uncover hidden treasures.

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Hey there, I’ve got some exciting news for you! I want to tell you all about this thrilling game called Aftermath. Picture this: a post-apocalyptic world where humans have vanished, and it’s up to you and a team of small rodents to survive and thrive. Sounds interesting, right? Well, let me break it down for you.

First things first, let’s talk about what you’ll find inside the box when you get your hands on Aftermath. You’ll discover a whole bunch of cool stuff, like 1 Fishhook Token and 2 Trap Tokens to help you navigate dangerous obstacles. Plus, you’ll have 3 Aim Tokens at your disposal for precise aiming. But that’s not all! Prepare to set sail on a Milk Carton Boat with the help of the 1 Milk Carton Boat Token. And when it comes to transportation on land, you’ll have a Truck Standee, a Jeep Standee, 2 Enemy Blade Bike Standees, and 2 Skate Raider Standees to choose from. Keeping you company in this rodent world are a Smokey Standee and 7 Plastic Standee Stands to keep them all upright. To keep everything organized, you’ll also receive 1 Discovery Deck Box, 1 Banished Deck Box, 4 Character Deck Boxes, 1 Colony Supply Deck Box, and 14 Plastic Baggies. Phew, that’s quite a collection!

Now, let’s get into the game itself. Aftermath is not just any ordinary game—it’s a cooperative adventure game for 1-4 players. That means you’ll be working together with your friends to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles. As a small rodent, your goal in this post-apocalyptic world is to survive and thrive. You’ll need to be smart, strategic, and resourceful to make it through. Are you up for the challenge?

When I play Aftermath, I have to explore a dangerous and broken world, scavenge for supplies, complete missions, compete with other rodents, and deal with vicious predators. It’s a race against time because if I leave my colony unprotected for too long, something terrible could happen.

Aftermath is a campaign game, which means that each time I play, it has a lasting impact on my colony and moves the story forward. To win the campaign, I need to complete the personal goals of my characters and make sure the colony stays together.

Getting Ready

Here’s what you need to do to set up a game of Aftermath:

1. Put the Adventure Book in the middle of the play area. Then, place the sideboard to the right of it.
2. Put the Downtown travel map near the Adventure Book. Make sure to place the party location marker on the Abbigail Lane space, in the upper left corner of the map.
3. Now it’s time to choose your character. Each player picks a character and collects their character deck box. Lay out the contents of your character deck box in front of you. If there are two players, they can choose to control two characters each. But if there’s only one player, they must control two characters. Just remember that when it comes to interpreting the rules, a player with two characters is treated as two players with two separate turns.
4. Take the basic action cards, shuffle them, and create an action deck.
5. Do the same thing with the item cards. Shuffle them and create an item deck.

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To start the game, you need to follow these steps:

1. Shuffle the encounter cards to create an encounter deck.

2. Create a deck of status cards and place them face up.

3. Create a deck of environment cards and place them face up.

4. Create a deck of mission cards and place them face up.

5. Create a separate deck for boss enemy cards and another face up deck for all other enemy cards. Place enemy figures in a pile.

6. Gather all the scavenge tokens and turn them face down, with the difficulty number side up. Separate them into piles based on their difficulty.

7. Create separate piles for wound tokens, battery tokens, objective tokens, fire tokens, roach tokens, hornet tokens, and the Dustfeater token.

8. Keep the campaign dashboard, situation token, and resolution dice aside. You will need them later in the game. Return all other cards and tokens to the game box for now.

Following these steps will ensure that you are ready to embark on your adventure. Enjoy the game!

1. If this is your initial game in a set of games, begin by turning to page 2 in the Adventure Book. If this is your second game or beyond, proceed to page 3 in the Adventure Book.

The Adventure Book

Reading Entries

Hey there! When I’m playing the Adventure Book or another game that tells me to go to a page in the Adventure Book, here’s what I do: I find that page and start by reading the first entry on that page. Guess what? It’s always titled “start.” Pretty straightforward, right? Now, here’s the catch: I never read a numbered entry on a page unless I’m specifically told to. Easy peasy!

Now, let’s talk about how to read other entries:

• #image.jpg: Whenever I visit a space that matches the symbol, I read this entry. Simple as that!
• #image.jpg: If I visit a matching space and the #image.jpg token is there, I read this entry. Keep an eye out for that token!
• : Ah, the Check Threat Step. I read this entry when things are safe and there are 4 or more black (threat) action cards on the threat track. Safety first!

I want to tell you about two specific things in this game that you should pay attention to. First, there are some cards with images on them. These cards have important information that you need to read when certain actions are triggered in the game. To read the information on these cards, you should look at them during the Resolve Calamity Step. When you draw the action card, that’s when you’ll trigger it and read the information on the card.

The second thing I want to tell you about is the dials in the game. There are two types of dials: the #image.jpg dial and the dial. When a game effect tells you to increase one of these dials, you should do so by the specified number, such as #image.jpg+X. The dial cannot go above its highest value, except for the #image.jpg dial, which cannot go above 15 unless the game instructs otherwise. Additionally, the dial can only increase once per mission.

By understanding these important aspects of the game, you’ll be able to play it more effectively and have a better experience. So remember to read the cards with images on them and keep track of the dials and their limits. Have fun!

Traveling

So, when I’m leaving a page in the Adventure Book and it tells me to travel to a nearby place on the travel map, I have to move my party location marker to a space that’s right next to where I am. But hey, remember, I can only move orthogonally – that means straight up and down or side to side – never diagonally. After I’ve moved to the new space, I need to turn to the page that’s listed there.

Oh, and here’s a tip to keep in mind: always remember where my mission location is. You know, that main mission card. The only way I can complete that mission is by traveling to that specific location and exploring the Adventure Book pages over there.

Oh, one more thing to note: Usually, it’s better to take the shortest route to my mission location. If I take longer routes, it’ll cost me more time, and it could even put my colony at a bigger risk. So, be mindful of that.

Leaving a Page

Now, here’s another thing – when all the characters who haven’t been defeated leave a page, or when the Adventure Book tells me to leave, I can go ahead and turn to the next page. Simple as that!

When you reach a point in the book that instructs you to turn to a new page, there are several things you need to do before moving on:

1. First, you must finish the current player’s turn. This includes checking for any potential threats.
2. Next, the bookkeeper passes the campaign dashboard to the player on their left. This person will now become the new bookkeeper and take the next turn.
3. Then, you should remove all enemy figures and cards from the game. If the situation is hostile, you’ll need to place those figures and their cards in The Hunt box and remove any wounds from them.
4. After that, it’s time to move all character figures back to their cards. Make sure to remove any remaining tokens from play, but don’t worry about returning them to the supply. Discard all cards on the threat track and group task slot, and reset the group task dial to 0.

Returning to a Page

So, here’s the deal: if you go back to a page you’ve already visited during the same mission, you won’t find any of those annoying tokens or entries that don’t have the thingy. Just a heads up!

What’s Safe and What’s Not

Now, pay attention ’cause this is important. When you’re exploring, there are two types of situations: safe and hostile. And trust me, you wanna know which one you’re in. So, we’ve got a situation token to help you out. Use it to keep track of whether things are all hunky-dory or if you need to watch your back.

Let’s start with safe situations. Basically, when things are safe, enemy figures aren’t gonna bother you. They’re just strangers minding their own business. No moving, no attacking. Got it? Good. Now, you can even try talking to these figures, you know, like civilized folks. It might help you avoid a fight. Check out the Communicate section on page 8 if you’re interested.

Hostile: In a hostile situation, the enemy figures are not open to reasoning, and they will move towards and attack you. If you manage to defeat or eliminate all of the enemies during a hostile situation, the situation will become safe.

Creating an Encounter

During encounters, enemies enter the game. To create an encounter, gather the enemy cards listed and mix them together. Then, place them face up on the threat track in the next available slots that are not already occupied by enemy cards.

Take each figure or token corresponding to those cards and place them on the designated spaces on the map. If the map has more than one space, distribute the enemy figures as evenly as possible among the available spaces. The encounter can be either hostile or safe, and you can flip the situation token to reflect the current state.

When I place enemy cards on the threat track, I need to remember that if a slot already has a threat card, I should place the enemy card over it, but still leave the threat card partly visible.

Now, let’s talk about random encounters. Sometimes, the game tells me to generate a random encounter with a specific type of enemy. When that happens, I collect all the non-boss enemy cards of that type, shuffle them, and then pick the encounter from those cards.

There are also encounter cards that can generate encounters for me. When I draw an encounter card, I reveal the top card from the encounter deck and discard it. Then, I generate the encounter based on that card.

When I gather enemy cards and figures for an encounter, I need to use the cards from the supply first. If I still need more, only then should I go to The Hunt box.

Hey there, I’ve got some important rules for you to keep in mind while playing this game. Check them out!

5 Enemy Limit: I want to make sure things don’t get too crazy, so if there are already 5 enemy cards on the table, don’t add any more. However, if there’s a boss enemy waiting to join the party, they can take the place of the enemy card at the end of the lineup.

We’re all here to have fun, so let’s keep it fair!

Encountering Roaches: Those pesky roaches may not have figures, but they still cause trouble! Each roach token represents a roach and has a life value of 1. Once a roach takes damage, it’s out of the game. When the last roach bites the dust, their enemy card is also removed.

Remember, play fair and watch out for those roaches! Good luck!

Discovery Deck

Throughout your adventure, you’ll encounter new ways to engage with the world around you. When adding a new card to your deck, simply place it at the bottom without mixing things up. And when you’re instructed to retrieve a card that you’ve already collected, just disregard that request.

Let’s talk about gameplay. Your turn consists of five steps that you must complete in order.

Step 1 is the Draw. Draw cards until you have five action cards in your hand. But before you draw, if you already have action cards from a previous round, feel free to discard any or all of them.

If the action deck doesn’t have enough cards to bring your hand up to five, don’t worry. Just shuffle the discard pile and create a brand new action deck. Remember, if you ever find yourself with more than five action cards in your hand, you’ll need to discard down to the limit.

Next up is Step 2: Resolve Calamity.

If you draw the card, show it immediately and get rid of it. If a problem has already been solved on the current page of the book, the card doesn’t have any effect.

If a problem hasn’t been solved yet, roll the black die and add the result to the number on the time dial. If the total is equal to or higher than the number listed next to the problem, solve it.

The Hunt: When you come across The Hunt, here’s what you need to do: shuffle all the enemy cards in The Hunt box and deal them onto the threat track. Keep dealing until all the cards are gone or there are 5 enemies on the track.

Any cards that were not dealt get returned to the Hunt Box. If there are now enemies in play, things turn hostile. Just remember, enemies from The Hunt don’t have any loot, so don’t expect any.

3. Place Threat

When you draw any threat cards (the black ones), put them on the threat track in random order. Slot them in the spaces that don’t already have threat cards. If a slot already has an enemy card, slide the threat card under it so you can still see part of the threat card (check out the example on page 4).

4. Perform Actions

When you play a board game, you have action cards that allow you to take certain actions. On your turn, you can use any of your remaining action cards to perform actions. You can perform as many actions as you want, as many times as you want, as long as you still have the right cards to do so.

Step 5: Check Threat

Next, you need to check the situation:

When it’s safe: If there are four or more threat cards on the threat track, you can continue reading on the same page in the Adventure Book.

When it’s hostile: If there are as many threat cards as there are enemies on the threat track, it’s time to deal with the enemy turn.

Skill Tests

Hey there! When I’m trying to do something in this game, like a move or an action, I usually have to pass a skill test. There are two types of skill tests: regular and opposed.

Resolving a Regular Skill Test: So, when I want to take on a regular skill test, I need to have a matching attribute symbol and a difficulty value. First, I’ll play a card from my hand that has a symbol that matches the attribute. Sometimes, I can even use a white card which works for any skill test. Neat, right?

Now, here’s the fun part. I can also play more cards if I have them. These extra cards should either have the same COLOR (not necessarily the same attribute) or the same NUMBER value as the first card I played. Then, I roll the white resolution die. Finally, to get my total, I add up:

• The value of all the cards that I played
• Any bonus that my character’s card gives me for that attribute
• Including any bonuses from equipped item cards, I add up the bonuses to a specific action or attribute.
• I roll a die to determine the result.

If my total is equal to or greater than the difficulty value for the skill test, I succeed. If not, I fail.

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So here’s how it works when you have to do a skill test against someone else: you pretty much follow the same rules as with a regular skill test, but there’s one small difference. When you roll the white die, you also roll the black resolution die, and whatever number you get on the black die, you add it to the difficulty of the test. It’s basically like making the test a little bit harder.

Doing Tasks as a Group

Hey there! Have you heard of group tasks? They’re like skill tests, but with a twist. Instead of being based on individual skills, group tasks rely on cards played and involve the whole party. Pretty cool, right?

When it comes to group tasks, the Adventure Book usually takes the lead. But here’s the interesting part – everyone in the party gets a chance to contribute action cards on their turn. The catch is that the first card you play must have a symbol that matches the attribute of the group task.

Now, here’s what you do. Take that first card and slot it into the group task slot on the sideboard. As you do this, the group task dial will increase by the value of the card.

But wait, there’s more! Any subsequent cards you play must have either the same COLOR or NUMBER value as the first card. These cards will also add to the group task dial, and then they’re happily discarded.

When the group task dial matches or exceeds the difficulty of the task, I succeed. I read the success instructions in the Adventure Book and move on. Once I finish a group task, I reset the group task dial to 0 and remove the card from the group task slot. There’s no fail effect for group tasks, so I can focus on my success.

What You Can Do in the Game

Making Moves

When you want to move your character in the game, you need to follow these steps. First, place one or more action cards in front of you. These cards can be of any type. The total value of the action cards you play will determine how many movement points your character has.

If all the action cards you played have the same color, your character can cross a matching solid red, blue, or green line by using just 1 movement point. However, if the action cards you played have different colors, it will cost you 3 movement points to cross one of these lines.

You should keep in mind that you can see through solid white lines, but you cannot cross them. Double solid white lines cannot be seen through or crossed at all. And remember, your character can only move in straight lines and not diagonally.

I can freely move my character in and out of spaces that have enemies without any restrictions. I stop moving when I reach #image.jpg or #image.jpg entries.

Once I finish moving for any reason, I can place my character anywhere in the destination space, and I need to discard the action cards that I used for this movement.

Action: Communicate

If it’s safe, I can talk to enemy figures on the board. To do this, I choose an enemy in the same space as me and we both have to take a skill test to see who succeeds.

The test is as difficult as the communication value on the enemy’s card. If I succeed at this test, I’ll remove the enemy’s figure and card from play and increase my dial by 1.

In addition, I’ll remove the bottom threat card from the threat track. But if I fail the test, things will turn hostile.

Action: Recover

If I have 1 or more negative status effects, I can try to get rid of one of them by taking a recover action. I’ll have to pass a skill test listed on the status effect card. If I succeed, I’ll discard that status effect.

Action: Scavenge

When you want to scavenge, find a token that’s in the same space as your character. Then, you have to take a skill test using your Observation skill. The difficulty of the test is determined by the difficulty value listed on the token. If you pass the test, you get to see what’s on the token and take the prize.

When you need to get rid of tokens, make sure not to put them back in the supply.

• If the token has , , or symbols on it, you’ll gain the same number of , , or on the campaign dashboard as the symbols shown.
• If the token has symbols on it, you’ll gain the number of tokens shown on the token.

When it comes to playing the game, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Let me walk you through them.

• If the token shows a symbol, you need to draw the top card of the item deck.
• If the token shows a symbol, you need to draw the top card of the item deck and place it on the broken item pile on the sideboard.

Now, let’s move on to activating your character’s abilities. This is an important action that can give you an advantage in the game. Here’s how it works:

You can activate one of your character’s special abilities by playing enough white cards. The combined value of these cards must be equal to or higher than the ability’s cost. Keep in mind that if the combined value is higher than the cost, any extra value is lost.

Another action you can take is the encourage action. This is a great way to help out your fellow players. Here’s what you need to do:

To perform an encourage action, simply give an action card from your hand to a player who has 2 or fewer action cards in their hand. This can give them a boost and help them in the game.

Lastly, let’s talk about the equip/trade action. This action allows you to equip or trade items with other players. It’s a strategic move that can be beneficial for both you and your fellow players.

Remember, these actions are important for success in the game. By understanding and implementing them effectively, you can improve your chances of winning. Have fun playing!

When I want to make an Equip/Trade action, I simply discard one of my action cards and I can then move as many items as I want between my backpack and my equipment slots. So, if I need to exchange items with someone else who happens to be on the same space as me, I can easily do that too! But here’s the catch – the items that are traded must either be equipped right away or stored in my trusty backpack.

Now, here’s something important to keep in mind – an item’s bonus and effect will only be active if it’s actually equipped. So, make sure to equip those items if you want to benefit from their goodness!

Equipment Slots: When you play the game, you’ll have 5 different places where you can put items on your character: Head, Body, Paw, Paw, and Accessory.

You need to have open slots in order to put items on your character. If you don’t have any slots available, you’ll have to put the item in your character’s backpack. Your character’s backpack can hold up to 2 items that are not currently equipped.

If you can’t put an item on your character or in your backpack because there are no open slots, you’ll have to get rid of it. If an item has a “Stash” slot, it goes back in the box when you draw it.

Action: Melee Attack

If things get tense, you can try something bold: a melee attack. Just pick an enemy that’s right in front of you and give it your best shot. You’ll need some skill to hit them, though. The enemy’s defense value determines how difficult it will be. If you manage to succeed, you’ll deal one wound to your target. It’s risky, but sometimes you have to take that chance.

Action: Ranged Attack

When things get tough, you can choose to attack the enemy from a distance. To do this, you’ll need to pick a target that’s within 1 space of you and that you can see. Then, you have to go through a skill test, where the difficulty is based on the enemy’s defense. If you pass the test, you’ll hurt the enemy by 1 wound.

Ranged Weapon: If you have a ranged weapon, you can attack an enemy that’s within the weapon’s range and that you can see clearly.

The Fallen Foe

If I ever manage to reduce an enemy’s health to zero or below, that enemy is considered defeated. I triumphantly remove its figure from the game board and take its card off the threat track. Any enemy cards positioned below it on the track will promptly shift up to fill the empty spot, as if the enemy was never there.

If the encounter specifies a loot reward, I’ll be the lucky scavenger if I defeat the last enemy in that encounter. I’ll follow the same rules as I would for successfully scavenging a prize.

In a hostile situation, if the final enemy on the field is defeated or somehow removed from play, the situation will become safe. It’s a sigh of relief.

Topping the Boss: Each boss’s life value is precisely the number of characters in our party. A valuable piece of information for our strategy.

The Enemy’s Turn

When it’s time for the enemy’s turn, we start with the enemy at the top of the threat track and work our way down. Each enemy gets a turn to act, one by one, until all enemies have had their turn. Here’s what happens during an enemy’s turn:

Determine Action

Move

If the enemy is already in the same space as a character, it doesn’t move. But if it’s not, the enemy will move towards the nearest character. It will move towards the character that is closest and requires the least amount of movement to reach. The enemy will keep moving until it enters the character’s space or until it has moved as many spaces as its speed allows. If there are multiple characters equally close, it’s up to you to decide which character the enemy will move towards. Just remember, enemies can only move in straight lines, not diagonally.

Note: Moving across a solid red, blue, or green line costs only 1 point of movement for enemies.

Who I’m Targeting

Attacking / Defending

Moving across a solid red, blue, or green line only uses up 1 point of movement for my enemies. It’s like they’re sprinting on the battlefield! How convenient for them.

Let’s talk about who I’m going to target. It’s simple, really. Just look at this nifty icon . That’s who I’m going after. I’m focused and ready to strike!

Now, let’s discuss attacking and defending. These lines are not only for fancy decorations, my friend. They serve a purpose. When I attack or defend, these lines come into play. It’s like a strategy game! I have to use my brain.

See this intriguing image ? When I attack or defend, that’s where all the action happens. I have to be prepared for anything. It’s like a dance – one wrong move and it’s game over!

When an enemy attacks me, I have the option to defend myself. To do this, I have to pass a skill test using any attribute. The difficulty of the test depends on the enemy’s attack. If I succeed in the test, the attack misses, and I’m safe. But if I fail, the attack hits, and I take 1 wound.

If I get hit with a toxic attack, the wound doesn’t heal right away when my party rests. However, in the next step, it becomes a normal wound.

It’s worth noting that attacks from different sources, like the Adventure Book, can also be defended against using the same method as defending against an enemy attack.

Discard

Defeated Character

When a character is wounded or poisoned to a level equal to or greater than its total health, something interesting happens. In fact, it’s a bit perplexing. Here’s what happens in that situation:

1. I take the figure out of the game, and put it on the character card.
2. I remove all tokens and status effects from the character.
3. I add +1.

When it’s safe or when I’m setting up a new page, I can bring back a defeated character to play. But I have to put a Badly Hurt status card on that character and put its figure on a space where another character is.

If all the characters get defeated at the same time, then I lose the mission. You can check out how to end a mission on the next page.

Items

So, let’s say you’re in the middle of a game and you draw a card from the item deck. Now, depending on what kind of card it is, you’re going to want to do one of two things. First off, if the card is a colony improvement, you’re going to want to add it to the colony supply deck box. Simple enough, right? But if the card isn’t a colony improvement, then you have a few more options to consider.

In the gaming world, items play a vital role. They are coveted treasures that can enhance your experience and provide significant advantages. So, what can you do with these items once you acquire them? Let me break it down for you:

Firstly, you have the option to equip the item to your character. This means that you can use the item’s powers and abilities to your advantage. It becomes an extension of yourself, empowering you in your quests and battles.

Secondly, you can store the item in your character’s backpack. This allows you to keep it safe until you need it. Think of it as a personal vault where you can access your treasures whenever you desire. It’s like having a collection of valuable artifacts at your disposal.

Thirdly, you can trade the item to another character in the same space. This opens up a world of possibilities. You can barter with other players, exchanging items to create a win-win situation. Just make sure that the other character equips or stores the item right away to benefit from it.

Lastly, if you no longer have any use for the item, you can discard it. But here’s the exciting part – you don’t just lose it. Discarding an item actually grants you something valuable in return, equal to the item’s repair cost. It’s like getting a reward for letting go.

So, as you journey through the gaming landscape, always remember the different paths an item can take. Equip it, store it, trade it, or discard it – each choice can shape your gaming destiny. It’s all about maximizing your potential and embracing the power of these extraordinary artifacts. Happy gaming!

Equip it to your character

Store it in your character’s backpack

Trade it to another character in the same space (who must then immediately equip or store it)

Discard it to gain equal to the item’s repair cost.

So, here’s what you need to know. When you come across something that’s broken, like a toy or a dish, just put it with all the other broken things on the sideboard. And if you have something that’s not broken, but it somehow breaks later on, just put it on the pile too.

Batteries

Hey there! Let’s talk about batteries. You know, those little powerhouses that can make some things even cooler? Well, to get those extra benefits, all you need are some battery tokens. When you take action to equip an item, you can place one or more of these batteries on one or more items.

But here’s the catch: if you decide to move an item that’s powered by batteries to your pack or trade it away, you have to say goodbye to those battery tokens. They’ll be discarded, just like that. Oh, and remember, battery bonuses are like icing on the cake – they’re extra bonuses on top of what your item already does.

Nest

Now, let’s talk about nesting. At the end of anyone’s turn, as long as things are relatively safe, our group can take a break and nest. Here’s what happens:

1. One by one, each of us can choose to reduce our by 1. When we do that, we get to remove 1 normal wound from our character. It’s like a little patch-up session to make us feel better.

When you’re playing the game Aftermath, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Let’s start with changing all toxic wounds to normal wounds. Toxic wounds can be harmful and cause extra damage, so it’s better to avoid them.

Next, make sure to discard any negative status effect cards. These cards can have negative effects on your characters, so getting rid of them is a good idea.

If you come across any items with a skull icon, be sure to discard them as well. These items can bring unwanted consequences, so it’s best to get rid of them quickly.

Sometimes, items can get broken during the game. If that happens, you and your team can work together to fix them. You’ll need to spend the required resources, but it’s worth it to have your items up and running again. Just make sure to decide as a team which items to fix and which characters will use them.

Lastly, if you see an item with a plus sign icon, it means you’ll get a bonus when you use it. Keep this in mind and take advantage of any bonuses you come across.

Now let’s talk about status effects. These are special conditions that can impact your characters. It’s important to understand them and know how they can affect your gameplay.

Remember, in Aftermath, it’s all about making the right choices to survive and thrive. Good luck!

When a character transforms into something, it means you put the corresponding status card near that character’s card. The effect of the status card immediately applies to the affected character. Keep in mind that a character cannot have two of the same status cards at the same time.

To get rid of a status card, you need to follow the instructions on the card under the “removal” section. If removing a status effect requires a skill test, only the character affected by that status can take the test. However, the difficulty of the test is reduced by 1 for each other character sharing a space with the affected character.

Seeing What’s There

When I’m trying to figure out if I can attack someone, I need to check if I have a clear line of sight to them. To do that, I draw an imaginary line from any part of my base to any part of my opponent’s base, based on where we’re currently positioned.

If that imaginary line I drew crosses any solid white lines, then I don’t have a clear sight and I can’t make a ranged attack.

Unclear Situations

Sometimes, we’ll come across situations where we need to make a decision together, but there are different valid choices we could make. For example, we may need to decide which cards to fix while nesting.

In these cases, if we can’t agree on a decision, we turn to the person in charge, the bookkeeper, to make the final call.

Ending a Mission

Mission Accomplished: Once you and your team complete the main objective of a mission, it’s time to check out what’s next in the Adventure Book.

Mission Failed: However, if all of you get defeated and are out of the game at the same time, it means that you have failed the main mission. Don’t worry though, the Adventure Book will guide you to the appropriate page and entry in the fail section of your main mission card.

Time Limit: It’s okay if you go over the time limit set for a mission. It doesn’t automatically mean that you have failed. But keep in mind that the longer you take, the more risk your colony is exposed to without you there to protect it. The Adventure Book will provide instructions on how to deal with the consequences of the extra time spent.

The Campaign

When I play Aftermath, it’s like going on an adventure. Each mission may end differently, and even if I fail, the Adventure Book helps me continue the campaign. During the Colony Phase, I tidy up the game to keep track of the current state.

What’s cool is that I can choose different characters each time I start a new game in the campaign. And the number of players can change too, making each game unique.

If I want to win the campaign, I need to complete the personal goal of at least 4 characters. Once a goal is done, it’s done for good, no matter what happens in future games. But I have to pay attention to all the characters’ goals, even if I’m not using them in a particular game. The goals are listed on the character cards, so I always know what to aim for.

After I finish accomplishing my personal goals, I can still keep playing the campaign if there are any remaining main missions I want to tackle. It’s nice to have the option to continue even after reaching my initial objectives.

But there’s a catch. If the #image.jpg or dials on the campaign dashboard ever hit 0, it means we’ve lost the campaign. It can be a real bummer, but it happens. When that happens, we have to turn to page 100, specifically entry 100-23, in the Adventure Book. This is the starting point for a fresh campaign. We hit the reset button and begin anew.

Unlock Infinite Lives: When you lose a campaign in the game, you have the option to switch to infinite lives mode. In this mode, instead of starting over, set the #image.jpg and dials to 5 and continue the current mission.

Starting a New Campaign

To start a new campaign in Aftermath, follow these steps:

1. Return all cards with the symbol in the lower right corner to the discovery deck, and place it back in the discovery deck box.
2. Gather the character deck boxes and add their matching character card, character influence card, starting item, and ability cards to each box.
3. Sort all other cards by their back design and store them in separate baggies.

Expanding the Game

Hey there! I’ve got some exciting news from Plaid Hat Games! We’ve got plans to bring you some awesome expansions for Aftermath. And guess what? You can add these expansions right into your game, even if you’re smack dab in the middle of a campaign!

First up, we’ve got Character Packs. These babies come with brand new characters that you can take on adventures with. How cool is that?

Next on the list, we have Enemy Packs. These bad boys will bring new bosses and enemies into the mix, giving you even more variety in your encounters. Prepare for some epic battles!

And last but certainly not least, we’ve got World Expansions. These babies are the real deal. They come with a whole new Adventure Book and travel map, allowing you to explore exciting new parts of the city. Not only that, but you’ll also get new missions, characters, bosses, enemies, items, and a whole lot more! It’s like a whole new game!

So keep your eyes peeled, my friend. Aftermath is about to get a whole lot bigger, and I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll embark on next!