How to Play Claim: Dark Elves

Game Objective

In Claim: Dark Elves, players compete to build the best card stack, using strategies to maximize their score. The goal is to accumulate the most points by the end of the game, utilizing the special abilities of the Dark Elves to influence the outcome.

Setup

To prepare the game, follow the steps below:

• Replace one faction in the deck with the Dark Elves. Note that in Claim, you cannot replace the Goblins or the Knights. In Claim 2, you cannot replace the Gnomes or the Giants.

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Game Flow

The game is divided into phases where players compete for cards to add to their scoring stack. Phase 2 is especially important, as this is when the Dark Elves' special power comes into play.

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Actions and How to Play

During the game, players can perform the following actions:

• In Phase 2, if you win at least one Dark Elf in a round, you must remove another non-Dark Elf card from your scoring stack.
• If you only have Dark Elf cards in your scoring stack, you do not need to remove any cards.
• If you win more than one Dark Elf in a round, you only need to remove one card from another faction.

Refer to the manual for details on other actions and mechanics.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when all cards have been contested and added to the players' scoring stacks. The score is calculated based on the accumulated cards, taking into account the Dark Elves' special power.

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Tips to Win

Here are some tips to maximize your chances of winning:

• Prioritize winning Dark Elf cards to take advantage of their special ability.
• Carefully manage your scoring stack, removing cards from other factions when necessary.
• Plan your moves to ensure you have Dark Elf cards in your scoring stack, avoiding the need to remove other cards.