Welcome to the Asante Game!

In this game, you will dive into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, where you’ll become a trader seeking to build the most successful marketplace in the land. Are you ready to embark on this thrilling adventure? Let me guide you through the rules of the game.

Goal of the Game:

Your ultimate goal is to gather valuable goods and trade them to accumulate the most points. To achieve this, you’ll need to strategize and make smart decisions while outwitting your opponents.

Components:

Each game of Asante includes:

• A game board displaying various marketplaces
• Trading cards representing different goods
• Action cards that grant special abilities
• Coins for currency
• Gems to track your wealth
• Victory point tokens
• Merchant figures to represent players
• Scoring tokens to keep track of points

Setup:

At the beginning of the game, each player receives a merchant figure, scoring tokens, and a set number of coins and gems. The game board is placed in the center of the table, and trading cards and action cards are shuffled and placed face-down in their respective decks.

Gameplay:

Asante is played over several rounds, with each round consisting of two phases: the Trading Phase and the Market Phase.

Trading Phase:

In the Trading Phase, each player takes turns either taking a card from the market or performing a trade action. The market contains several face-up trading cards that players can acquire by spending coins or using action cards. Trades can be made with other players as well.

Market Phase:

During the Market Phase, the top card from the trading deck is revealed and placed facedown on one of the marketplaces on the game board. This card will represent the goods available for trade in that marketplace until the next round. Players can then choose to take coins or draw an action card.

Scoring:

Scoring occurs at the end of the game. Players earn victory points based on the goods they have collected. Different goods have varying point values, so it is important to aim for high-value goods. Bonus points are also awarded for having sets of different goods.

Conclusion:

Now that you know the rules of the Asante Game, you are well-prepared to embark on your trading adventure in ancient Egypt. May your wit and strategy guide you to greatness as you become the most successful trader in the land!

In Swahili, when I say “Asante,” it means “Thank you.” It’s a word I always make sure to say when I’m saying goodbye to my customers as a merchant. I work hard to buy and sell goods and run a successful business.

To increase my chances of success, I hire different people and use special objects that give me unique abilities. I have to stay alert because the other merchants might send animals to attack me. But if I can tap into the power of the Holy Places, I can gain great advantages and benefits.

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Components

• There are 15 cards for Holy Places.
• You will find 35 Ware cards.
• There are 14 Artifact cards.
• You will find 34 Person cards.
• There are 14 Animal cards.
• There are 46 Gold tokens.
• You will find 2 Market stands.
• There are 5 Action markers.
• There are 48 Wares.
• You will get a Rulebook.

Object of the Game

Whoever has the most gold at the end of the game is the winner.

Setup

• First, I need to remove the market stands, wares, gold, and action markers from their sheets before we can start the game.
• Next, each of us will receive 1 market stand and place it in front of ourselves.
• Now, let’s shuffle the 15 Holy Place cards separately from the other playing cards to create a face-down draw pile. Set this pile aside for now. From this pile, draw three cards and place them face up in the middle of the table, making sure they are evenly spaced between us.
• We also need to shuffle the remaining playing cards, which include Ware, Artifact, Person, and Animal cards, to form another face-down draw pile.
• Lastly, we should place the wares within easy reach of both of us to create a supply of wares that we can use during the game.

Hey there! Let’s dive into the exciting world of the game “Asante.” I’ll give you the lowdown on how to get started and play this awesome game!

First things first, each player gets 20 gold. You’ll have five 1-gold tokens and three 5-gold tokens. Keep the extra gold tokens nearby as your gold supply.

Now, here’s a fun twist – the player with the most change in their pockets gets to be the first player. They’ll receive the 5 action markers, and then we can begin the game!

Ready to Play?

Before we jump right in, I have a quick note for your first game. “Asante” is all about using your cards cleverly and knowing when to play them. It might take a little extra time to understand how each card works, but don’t worry! Once you get the hang of it, the game will speed right along.

Alright, let’s get to the gameplay. In “Asante,” each player has their own market stand. This is where you offer different types of goods to the customers. You can buy these goods by playing Ware cards and placing them on your market stand.

When I play, I sell the things I have by using Ware cards. This lets me send my wares back to the supply and get gold in return. Each Ware card has a price that shows how much I pay or receive for my wares.

There are different types of cards that I can use in the game. There are Persons, Animals, and Holy Places, which I can use once to help myself or make things harder for my opponent. Then there are Artifacts, which I can use every turn because they stay in play.

Here’s the basic idea of how a turn works:

1. First, I draw cards.
2. Then, I play cards.

Every turn has up to 5 actions. I keep track of my actions (or my opponent’s) using the provided action markers. For each action I take, I move one action marker to the middle of the table.

Here’s an important bonus: If I end my turn with 2 or more action markers left, I earn 1 gold as a reward.

Phase 1: Draw Cards

• I draw a card and look at it. I have two choices: add it to my hand or discard it. This takes one action.
• If I discard the card, I can move on to the second phase or I can draw another card. I can then choose whether to add it to my hand or discard it (which would let me draw yet another card). Each card I draw like this costs me one action.
• When I play the game, I can draw and discard cards by using my actions. Each time I spend an action, I can either draw a new card or discard a card from my hand. It’s important to note that I can only keep the card that I most recently drew. This means that if I draw a new card and then draw another one, I have to discard the first card I drew.
• Once I decide to keep a card, I move on to the next phase of the game. In this phase, I can start playing the cards from my hand. However, once I enter this phase, I can no longer use my actions to draw new cards, unless a card’s text specifically allows me to do so.

After you’ve drawn a card or cards during phase 1, you have the option to skip directly to phase 2, foregoing drawing any additional cards. This will give you 5 actions to play cards and use Artifacts. However, it’s generally recommended to use at least one action in phase 1 to add a card to your hand.

Phase 2 is all about playing cards. Keep in mind that playing a Holy Place card doesn’t require an action.

There are five types of cards that can be used and played in any order:

– Ware cards

– Artifacts

– Persons

– Animals

– Holy Places

Let’s take a closer look at each of these card types.

Ware Cards are cards that represent trade goods, resources, or any other items of value. They can provide various benefits and effects when played.

Artifacts are powerful items with unique abilities. They can be used to aid you in different ways throughout the game.

Persons are individuals with special skills and abilities. When played, they can help you achieve your goals or disrupt your opponents’ plans.

Animals can be tamed and used as companions or mounts. They can provide you with additional actions or other advantages.

Holy Places are sacred locations that hold mystical powers. Playing them can grant you special abilities or bonuses.

Each card type has its own set of rules and mechanics. Understanding how they work and when to play them is key to success in the game. Keep in mind that certain cards may have exceptions to the general rules, so always read the card text carefully.

Now that you know the basics of playing cards, it’s time to dive deeper into the game mechanics and strategies. By mastering the use of different card types and their interactions, you’ll be well on your way to victory.

When you want to buy or sell items, you can use ware cards. These cards are placed in the discard pile once you’re done with them. Each ware card shows between 1 and 4 items that you can buy or sell.

Hey there! Let’s talk about Ware cards and the options they offer.

So, on these cards, you’ll see 1 or 2 packages. These packages represent choices you can make. You can decide to buy or sell a certain kind of ware. If you see 2 packages, it means you have to buy or sell wares of the same type. Got it?

It’s pretty cool to have these options, right? You can think about what you need or want, and then make a decision. It gives you the power to customize your game strategy.

Next time you come across a Ware card, pay attention to those packages. They might just help you make a winning move!

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When you want to buy the items shown on a Ware card, you just have to pay the amount of gold displayed on the left side of the card. Then, you can take all of the items shown on the card from the supply. It’s as simple as that!

Once you have the items, you need to find a free space on your market stand to place each item. Just like that, your market stand is starting to fill up with all kinds of goods!

When you have a stand at the market, you can only display up to 6 different items. If a Ware card has more items than you can fit on your stand, you can’t play that card. Similarly, if the market doesn’t have enough of the items shown on the card, you can’t play it either. You can never choose to take less than all the items shown on a Ware card.

To sell the items shown on a Ware card, you have to put the corresponding tokens back into the market’s supply. In return, you’ll receive an amount of gold that’s written on the right side of the card. It’s important to note that you can’t sell fewer or different items than what’s shown on the Ware card.

Now, let’s talk about artifacts.

• When you play an Artifact, you put it in front of one of the three Holy Places on your side of the play area. Then, I get the Holy Place card that you put the Artifact on. We replace that Holy Place card with a new one, so there are always 3 Holy Places available. If you play a fourth Artifact to replace one you already have in front of a Holy Place, you get the Holy Place card instead of me. You can have as many Holy Place cards as you want. If you need more information about Holy Places, check out page 5. Don’t worry, Artifacts don’t go to the discard pile after you play them.
• You can use any of your displayed Artifacts, even on the same turn you played them.

Remember: Using an Artifact costs 1 action, unless we say otherwise.

• Each Artifact can only be used once per turn, even if you just played it. To show that an Artifact has been used, turn it sideways. You can never have more than 3 Artifacts.
• You can only discard an existing Artifact (whether it was used or not that turn) if you want to play a new one.
• You can have multiple copies of the same Artifact. Each of these Artifacts can be used once per turn, separately.
• At the end of a turn, make sure to upright all Artifacts so you can use them again on the next turn.

When you play a Person card, you should immediately follow the card’s instructions. Then, place the card in the discard pile.

Animals

When you play an animal card, its effect happens right away. After that, the card goes in the discard pile.

If your opponent plays a Person or Animal card, you can play the “Animalist” card as a response. It doesn’t count as one of your actions and it stops the effect of your opponent’s card. The “Animalist” card is then put in the discard pile.

Sacred Locations

During my turn, I can choose to play a Holy Place card and perform the action shown on it. This action doesn’t use up one of my regular actions. After using the Holy Place card, it goes into the discard pile for Holy Place cards.

There are different Holy Place cards available to play:

1. Rwenzori Mountains: When I play this card, I get to draw an extra card.

2. Victoria Waterfalls: By playing this card, I can take one gold from the supply.

3. Okavango Delta: If I play this card, I can retrieve one of my spent action markers.

Each Holy Place card has a unique action associated with it. By strategically using these cards, I can gain additional benefits during the game.

Hey there! I’ve got a cool game for you called Asante. Let me tell you how to play it. There are a few special cards in the game called Holy Place cards. Each Holy Place card represents a different sacred location in Africa. These cards give you special actions that you can take during your turn.

• #image.jpgNgorongoro Crater: If you play this card, you have to return 1 of your goods back to the supply. But, in return, you get to take any 1 good from the supply and add it to your collection.
• #image.jpgKilimanjaro: When you play this card, you get to do one of the actions listed on the Holy Place cards. It’s like a free pass to take another action!

Important: The more Holy Place cards of the same kind you have, the stronger the effect of those cards. So, if you collect 2 or even all 3 cards of the same Holy Place, you can perform the special action 2 or even 3 times by playing just one card!

If that’s not cool, I don’t know what is! So, let’s dive in and have some fun with Asante!

When I play one of my “Rwenzori Mountains” cards, I can draw an extra card. Since I have two copies of this card, I get to draw a total of two cards. If I had all three copies, I could draw three cards just by playing one “Rwenzori Mountains” card.

If I decide to play one of my “Kilimanjaro” cards, I get to take two actions of my choice. I can take one gold from the supply and exchange one ware between my market stand and the supply. It’s a great way to get some extra resources!

The game comes to an end when a player finishes their turn with 60 gold or more. Once this happens, their opponent gets one more turn, and then the game is over.

The player with the most gold is the winner. So make sure to collect as much gold as you can!