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Malifaux (Second Edition)

Malifaux (Second Edition) 2013

Design Matt Anderson , Nathan Caroland , Redd Cohen +6 more Publisher Wyrd Games
8.0 /10
BGG rating
#4397
BGG rank
3.7
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
90–120
Minutes
0
Age
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About the Game

Malifaux is a character-driven 32mm tabletop miniatures game. Players collect, build, and paint models representing the denizens of Malifaux, pitting these models against one another in groups called Crews for control of the precious resource known as Soulstones.

A Crew can contain several different types of models depending on how a player constructs it. Masters can manipulate the course of events in the world around them, changing their own Fates through their control or theft of Soulstones. A variety of fantastic and frightening beings, collectively known as Minions, serve the Master as fodder in his or her machinations. In addition, Henchmen can lead specialized Crews in their Master's absence, or serve their Master directly as a member of a Crew. Masters and Henchmen are also supported by Totems, extensions of their magical abilities which increase their spellcasting range and provide additional aid in an Encounter. Lastly, each Master can transform itself into a powerful Avatar, representing a specific aspect of their personality.

How well a Crew carries out its leader's Strategy and Schemes determines whether or not it will emerge victorious in an Encounter with an enemy Crew. Strategies represent the Crew's main path to victory, while Schemes are simpler alternate routes to achieve the leader's goals.

Malifaux players use decks of cards called Fate Decks to resolve game events such as attacking and spell-casting. Players can manipulate the cards they play to alter the Duel's outcome. It takes a shrewd leader to effectively utilize a Crew's resources, ensuring he or she always has ready the cards needed to Cheat Fate.

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Collectible Components Horror Miniatures Science Fiction Wargame
Mechanics
Action Points Area Majority / Influence Hand Management Measurement Movement Variable Player Powers
BGG ratings
430 · geek rating 5.84
BGG data
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