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Welcome to the Two Rooms and a Boom Glossary Lexicon!
Hey there! I’m here to break down the lingo of the thrilling party game, Two Rooms and a Boom. So, let’s dive right in!
Teams:
First things first, let’s talk about the teams.
1. Red Team: This team is all about the Boom! Their mission? To bring the right people together in the same room when the final round ends. If they succeed, they win! Watch out, though. There might be a traitor hiding among them.
2. Blue Team: These folks are all about the President’s safety. Their goal? Make sure the President is in a different room from the Bomber when the game wraps up. If they pull it off, they’re the winners!
3. Neutral Team: This team doesn’t want any fancy team victories. Their individual win conditions depend on their role, so pay attention and see where their allegiances lie.
Roles:
Okay, now let’s talk about the different roles you can play in the game:
1. President: As the President, your goal is to stay safe and make sure everyone knows you’re the President. You can hide, trade rooms, and do your best to survive.
2. Bomber: Be careful around this sneaky role. Bombers want to be in the same room as the President when the game ends. But shh, they don’t want everyone to know who they are.
3. Ronin: These lone wolves have one mission – to protect the President. They must be in the same room as the President at the end of the game. Watch out, they might be on the Red Team or the Blue Team.
4. Engineer: These folks have the power to evacuate a room before it goes boom! They can save lives, but they also have the ability to end the game if they choose.
5. Bodyguard: The name says it all. If you’re the Bodyguard, your job is to protect the President and keep them safe.
6. Angel: Ah, the Angel. This special role can save people from death and give them another shot at life.
7. Martyr: The Martyr is willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. They have the power to end the game if they die.
8. Psychologist: The Psychologist is all about reading people’s minds. They can peek at someone’s role card and determine whether they’re a good or bad guy.
9. Sniper: The Sniper has one shot to take out the Bomber. If they succeed, the Blue Team wins. If not, well, they might have just made the Red Team’s day.
Special Keywords:
Ah, now let’s talk about those special keywords that spice up the game:
1. Seduction: Players can seduce others and join their room. It’s a way to swap roles and stir up some chaos.
2. Snatch: Snatching allows a player to swap role cards with another player. Watch out, though. You might just end up with a bomb on your hands!
3. Swap: Swapping lets two players exchange role cards. It can be a strategic move or a way to spread confusion.
4. Investigate: Investigators can search for a player’s loyalty card and try to determine if they’re a good guy or a bad guy.
5. Color Blind: Some roles can’t tell the difference between Red and Blue cards. They need a little help to figure out who’s who.
6. Your Action Pacifies: Some roles have the power to prevent chaos by stopping certain abilities from happening.
Conclusion:
So, there you have it! We’ve covered the key teams, roles, and special keywords in Two Rooms and a Boom. Now it’s time for you to jump in, have some fun, and put your detective skills to the test. Good luck!
Allegiance: It’s about the team a card belongs to. If a card is part of the Blue Team, it shares a common win goal with other Blue Team cards. The same goes for Red Team cards. However, other teams have specific win goals determined by the details of their character card.
Backup character: This is a character who takes on the powers of a specified character if that specified character is not currently being used.
Buried: Have you ever played a card game with an odd number of players? Or maybe you wanted to add some excitement to the game? Well, in those cases, we have a special rule called “buried.” Basically, one character card is taken out of play, making things a bit more interesting.
Cleanse: Sometimes, in the game, we acquire different conditions that can affect how we play. But don’t worry, there’s a way to get rid of them. When we “cleanse” a character, we remove all those conditions and go back to how we were at the very beginning of the game. It’s like hitting the reset button! Oh, and here’s a cool thing: every time you get a new character card, it automatically cleanses you.
Condition: Now, let me tell you about something called a “condition.” It’s like a special kind of affliction that can affect the way you play the game. You know, it’s the kind of thing that makes you go, “Uh oh, this is going to make things interesting!” Just to make things easier, we put conditions in “quotation marks” so we can easily remember them.
Hostage: Imagine this: at the end of a round in the game, the leader decides to choose one or more players as “hostages.” These players have to leave the room. It’s like they’re temporarily taken out of the game. Who would you choose as hostages if you were the leader?
Leader: Do you know what makes a game even more exciting? Having a “leader”! This is the player who gets to make some important decisions. They’re the ones who choose who becomes a hostage at the end of a round. So, if you were the leader, who would you pick?
Linked: Some characters in the game require the presence of another specific character in order to work properly. It’s like they are two sides of the same coin.
Power: A power is a special ability that cannot be turned off. When you have a power, you must use it when instructed, even if it might not be the most beneficial move for you. In the Character Guide, powers are written in all capital letters for easy reference.
Reveal: When you reveal your character card, it means you are showing it to others. There are four types of revealing:
- Private Reveal: This is when you show your card to only one specific player, keeping it a secret from everyone else.
- Public Reveal: This happens when you show your card to everyone in your room. If a public reveal is permanent, it means you have to keep your card in plain sight for everyone to see.
- Card Reveal: This is when you reveal your entire character card, showing all the information on it.
- Blind Reveal: When you perform a blind reveal, it means you expose your card to everyone, including yourself, but you don’t look at it. It adds an element of surprise and uncertainty to the game.
Color Reveal is an exciting feature that reveals only the color part of your character card. This special ability is available in games with a large number of players, specifically more than 10. It adds an extra layer of mystery and intrigue to the game, making it even more thrilling and intense.
Imagine the excitement of not knowing the full identity of the other players, only seeing their color representation. It creates a sense of anticipation and curiosity as you try to figure out who is who based on limited information. This element of surprise can completely change the dynamics of the game and keep you on the edge of your seat.
In games with a smaller number of players, the Color Reveal feature is not available. This ensures that the game remains balanced and fair, with everyone having an equal chance to succeed. It also adds an element of strategy, as you need to carefully consider your actions and decisions based on the limited information available.
So, if you’re looking for an extra challenge and a unique twist on the game, Color Reveal is the perfect addition. It brings a fresh and exciting element to the table, making each game a memorable and thrilling experience. Give it a try and see how it elevates your gaming sessions to a whole new level!
Let’s Talk About Sharing: So, there’s this interesting thing that can happen in the game where two players agree to show each other their character cards. It’s called “sharing”, and there are two ways it can happen:
- Card Share: In this type of sharing, the two players exchange their character cards for a little while so that they can see all the information on them. It’s like a temporary trade!
- Color Share: Now, in this type of sharing, the players only show each other the color part of their character cards. This can only happen when there are more than 10 players in the game.
What About Swapping? Well, in the game, you can also trade cards with another player. It’s called “swapping”. But remember, if you get a new character card, your old one gets cleaned out automatically.
Winning the Game: Alright, now let’s talk about winning. Every player has a win objective, which is what they need to accomplish in order to win the game. Sounds simple enough, right? But there’s a twist! There are three different types of win objectives, besides the original ones. So things can get really interesting!
- Additional Win Objective – having more than 1 win objective. Failing to complete any and all additional win objectives means the player loses.
- Alternate Win Objective – having more than 1 possible win objective. Successfully completing any single alternate win objective means the player wins.
- Replacement Win Objective – having a new win objective instead of your original win objective. Failure to complete the replacement win objective means the player loses.
When it comes to winning games, there are a few different ways to achieve victory. Let’s take a closer look at three key win objectives that you should keep in mind.
The first win objective is known as the “Additional Win Objective.” This objective adds extra challenges to the game by requiring you to complete more than one win condition. If you fail to complete any of the additional win objectives, you will lose the game. It’s like a double-edged sword that can elevate the excitement or make success more difficult to achieve. So, make sure you consider all the additional win objectives and strategize accordingly.
The second win objective is the “Alternate Win Objective.” This objective gives you multiple possibilities for achieving victory. You only need to successfully complete one of the alternate win objectives to win the game. It’s like having different paths to success, and it adds a layer of excitement and strategy to the game. So, explore all the alternate win objectives and figure out which one suits your gameplay style best.
The third win objective is the “Replacement Win Objective.” This objective introduces a new win condition that replaces your original win condition. If you fail to complete the replacement win objective, you will lose the game. It’s a challenging twist that requires adaptation and strategic thinking. So, be prepared to shift your focus and tactics when faced with a replacement win objective.
Each of these win objectives brings its own challenges and opportunities, and understanding them is crucial for success. By taking into account the additional, alternate, and replacement win objectives, you’ll be better prepared to navigate the complexities of the game and increase your chances of victory. So, keep these factors in mind and embrace the thrill of pursuing different win conditions. Good luck!