How to Play Geeks Vs Trolls

Game Objective

In Geeks Vs Trolls, players face an epic dispute where the objective is to be the last survivor on the table! Each player uses strategies and powers from the Geek universe to defeat opponents, drawing Chaos cards that can grant advantages or cause them to lose Lives. The game ends when only one player still has Lives remaining, becoming the grand champion. In case of a tie, the player with the most Ability cards wins.

Preparation (Setup)

1. Separate the cards into four decks: Chaos, Lives, Abilities, and Characters.
2. Each player receives:
   • 5 Life cards (face down).
   • 1 Ability card (kept in hand).
3. In advanced mode, each player also receives 1 Character card (revealed to everyone). It is recommended to skip Characters in the first game to learn the basic rules.
4. Randomly choose the first player.

Game Flow

The game follows a cycle of turns where players draw Chaos cards until only one survives:

1. On your turn: Choose a player (it can be yourself) to draw 1 Chaos card. The chosen player reveals the card, applies its effect immediately, and discards it.
2. Next player: The last living player who drew a Chaos card decides who will be next to draw (they can choose themselves again).

Actions and How to Play

Ability Cards

• Can be used at any time, as long as the card's condition is met.
• After using, discard it to the Abilities discard pile.
• Cards with Use Immediately activate their effect as soon as they are drawn.

Chain of Effects

An ongoing effect cannot be interrupted, but other effects can be used before it begins.

Lives

• When losing Lives, reveal the corresponding number of your Life cards, one by one, apply their effects, and discard them.
• If a player runs out of Lives, they are eliminated and discard all their Ability and Character cards (if used).

Reshuffling Decks

If a deck runs out, shuffle the discarded cards of that type to form a new one. If there are still not enough cards, the player does not draw.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when only one player has Life cards remaining, becoming the winner. In case of a tie (e.g., two players lose their last Lives in the same round), the player with the most Ability cards wins.

Tips for Winning

• Manage risks: Half of the Chaos cards grant Abilities, while the other half cause you to lose Lives. Evaluate when it is safe to force other players to draw them.
• Use Abilities at the right time: Since they can be activated at any time (if the condition is met), hold onto them for critical situations.
• Advanced mode: Characters have unique powers. Explore them after mastering the basic rules.