Automa Multiplayer Game Rules

Hey there, it’s me, Automa! I’m here to tell you all about how to play our awesome multiplayer game. So, let’s get started!

How to Play

Playing Automa is super simple. First, you need to find some awesome friends to play with. Gather them around the table, grab your favorite snacks, and get ready for some fun!

Once everyone is ready, shuffle the deck of cards and deal each player a hand. Each player will have their own set of cards, which they will use to make their moves.

The Objective

The goal of the game is to strategize and outsmart your opponents to become the ultimate Automa champion. You’ll need to think carefully, make quick decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances to come out on top.

Gameplay

During each turn, you’ll have a set number of actions you can take. Use these actions wisely to choose from a variety of moves, such as attacking your opponents, defending your territory, or collecting resources.

Keep an eye on your opponents’ moves and try to anticipate their next move. This will give you an edge in the game and help you make the best strategic decisions.

Special Powers

Each player will also have a unique special power that they can use during gameplay. These special powers can give you an advantage, so make sure to use them strategically to gain the upper hand.

Winning the Game

The game ends when one player has reached a certain number of points or has completed a specific objective. The player with the highest score or who achieves the objective first wins the game and becomes the reigning Automa champion!

Final Thoughts

So there you have it, my friends. The rules of Automa are simple, but the strategy is deep. Gather your friends, dive into the exciting world of Automa, and let the games begin!

Okay, listen up! I’m gonna tell you how to set up the game for both humans and Automas. First, follow the setup instructions in the main rulebook for the human players. Easy enough, right? Now, for each Automa, you gotta do the setup steps in the Automa rulebook. They each get their own faction mat and units, so make sure you don’t mix ’em up!

If you’re playing with multiple Automas, it’s gonna be easier if they’re all the same difficulty level. But hey, it’s up to you! You can mix it up if you want. Now, if you do have multiple Automas with the same difficulty level, you gotta give ’em each a marker on the star tracker. Or, if you’re feelin’ fancy, you can print out more trackers. Your call!

Here’s the ideal scenario: you’ll have a whole deck of Automa cards for each Automa. But don’t freak out if you only have one deck. You can still make it work, trust me!

Now, Let the Games Begin!

When I play Scythe Automa, there are a lot of rules that mention Automa units. It’s important to note that these rules only apply to the units controlled by the active Automa. For example, when I move a worker and the rule says to choose a “valid hex that is in the neighborhood of the most Automa units,” I should only consider the Automa units controlled by the Automa that’s performing the move action.

Playing Turns and Automa Cards

During the game, I take turns just like I would in a multiplayer game. Each Automa also takes its own turn as a separate player.

If I have enough decks of Automa cards, I can let each Automa draw from a separate deck. But if I don’t have enough decks, all Automas can still draw from the same deck, and they will still have their own separate cards to use. If I only have one deck, I’ll need to reshuffle more often and there may be bigger variations in how the Automas play.

Hey there! I wanted to let you know that when it comes to Automas, they’re treated just like human players in most aspects. They have their own turn order, units, and even place their own stars.

Recruit Bonuses

Now, let’s talk about those recruit bonuses. They only kick in when you draw cards for Automas that are actually next to you. It’s just like playing a multiplayer game with real people.

Remember those star tracker cards and phases I mentioned earlier? Well, each Automa has its own marker on a star tracker card. These markers move independently of each other, based solely on the Automa cards drawn during their turn.

The Automas also score stars and start using Scheme 2 independently from one another.

Combat

When two Automas engage in combat, each one draws its own Automa card to determine the number of power and combat cards they will use. The winner of the combat is determined in the usual way, but no resources are generated as a result.

If you conquer a territory controlled by an Automa, the amount of resources placed on the hex depends on whether you have one Automa deck per Automa or just one deck in total. If you have one deck per Automa, you should place resources equal to the number of resources on the last Automa card used by that Automa, excluding cards used for combat. However, if you only have one Automa deck, you should place resources equal to the number of resources on the last Automa card used by any Automa, excluding cards used for combat.

Variants

Competitive

In a competitive game, the “enemy” will be any other player, just like in a normal multiplayer game.

Co-op

When it comes to playing a fully cooperative game, it’s important to keep in mind that even though you’re playing with other humans, they may be considered your “enemies”.

The Score

Now, let’s talk about scoring. To determine the outcome, we’ll calculate the average score of all human players and the average score of all Automa players. The goal is for the humans to work together and achieve a higher average score than the Automas. If they succeed, they win as a team; if not, they lose.