Duel of Ages: Worldspanner (Set 1)

Duel of Ages is a tabletop re-enactment of a future sport. It is played between two teams. You may have any number of players on each team one vs. one, two vs. three, whatever friends you have available at the time.

Each team receives a random group of characters from the character deck. Each player controls some of his team's characters.

Characters represent basic "archetypes" from four ages.

Ancient characters appear from the pre-gunpowder historical era, as well as beings of fantasy: Genghis Khan, Spartacus, Boudica, Jade The Unicorn.

The age of gunpowder constitutes the Colonial age: Bill Hickok, Frostdancer, Jolie La Ravissant, Napoleon.

The Modern age extends from World War II to the preinterstellar age: sniper Pvt. Sanchez, freedom fighter Milena Arrebato, tough guy Dirk Slade.

In the distant future and from the pages of science fiction, the Future age: Thotus, Bladed Terror, Nerve Puppet, Merissa of Ravenna.

You do not progress from age to age during the course of the game. Rather, ages are mixed together. For example, Genghis Khan could be astride an ATV, firing the Sabot Laser at an onrushing Bladed Terror.

Like characters, equipment (the white cards) are classed in the same four ages.

Theme

Easy to learn and play, but shallower strategic depth.

Description

Behind the stunning artistry of Duel of Ages lies an epic, deeply intriguing strategy game that will command your attention for years to come.

Build the uniquely modular game map to your own advantage, thwarting the enemy’s attempt to do the same.

Accept a random roster of heroic characters, each with radically different abilities. Discover a way to turn this diverse group into an effective team.

To survive, your team must acquire strange and deadly equipment by confronting the illusionary guardians of the labyrinths.

But through every minute of play, the enemy will be uncomfortably close, hounding your team as you hound theirs...

With character teams, equipment, and even the map itself changing from game to game, you will discover a unique experience with each play.

No matter your gaming background – be it role-playing, hard-bitten wargaming, or relaxing nights with family or friends – you will find an enjoyable experience that is easy to learn, fun to play, and rich with imagination.

Who will you command?

Phillip Redlegs , the wily adventurer

Siennya, queen’s daughter

Kraator, barbaric southerner

Spartacus of the gladiators

Sir Gawain of Arthur’s table

The rakish Scarlet Fox

Murderous tyrant, Genghis Khan

The untrustworthy Sterling Jack

The graceful Frostdancer

Pat Garrett, lawman

The rifle-ready Tex, range rider

American trailblazer Kit Carson

Annie Oakley, trick shot

Geronimo, chief of warriors

Grok, great of body and small of intellect

The crystalline Pyraxian

Genetically tailored Marcus Aurus

The Little Green Men

The honorable Suva of Orian

Damon Raven, techno-punk

Diplomat Ardin Glynn

Agent 911, the bumbling idiot

Tough guy, Dirk Slade

Russian merc Boris Andronov

Ace Cannon, quarterback

Iron-hard Sgt. Gritt

Freedom fighter Milena Arrebato

Pvt. Sanchez, G.I. sniper