How to Play Terra Mystica: Fire & Ice

Objective of the Game

In Terra Mystica: Fire & Ice, players take on the roles of different factions striving to shape the land to their advantage. The goal is to expand your territory, build structures, and gain Victory points through strategic planning and resource management. The game ends after a set number of rounds, and the player with the most Victory points wins.

Preparation (Setup)

To set up the game:

• Place the game board in the center of the table. If using the new board, note the additional rules for Ice and Volcano terrain.
• Shuffle the Final Scoring tiles face-down, draw one, and place it face-up next to the board. This tile will be scored at the end of the game.
• Each player chooses a faction and takes the corresponding components: Dwellings, Trading houses, Strongholds, Temples, Sanctuaries, Priests, Markers, and Bridges.
• Place your faction’s starting structures on the board according to the chosen Starting terrain.

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Flow of the Game

The game is played over several rounds, each consisting of phases:

1. Income Phase: Players gain resources based on their structures and bonuses.
2. Action Phase: Players take turns performing actions such as building structures, transforming terrain, or advancing on cult tracks.
3. Passing: Once a player passes, they can no longer take actions for the round.

The game ends after the final scoring phase, where players tally their Victory points based on structures, cult advancements, and the Final Scoring tile.

Actions and How to Play

Players can perform the following actions during their turn:

• Build Structures: Place Dwellings, Trading houses, Strongholds, Temples, or Sanctuaries on the board, paying the required resources.
• Transform Terrain: Use Spades to change terrain types to match your faction’s needs. Note that Ice and Volcano terrain cannot be transformed into other types.
• Advance on Cult Tracks: Spend resources to move up cult tracks, gaining bonuses and Victory points.
• Use Special Abilities: Each faction has unique abilities that can be activated during the game.

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End of Game and Scoring

The game ends after the final scoring phase. Players earn Victory points based on:

• The number and type of structures built.
• Advancement on cult tracks.
• The Final Scoring tile, which awards points for specific criteria such as the greatest distance between structures or the number of settlements.

The player with the most Victory points wins. In case of a tie, the tied players share the victory.

Tips for Winning

Here are some strategies to help you succeed:

• Focus on Terrain Transformation: Efficiently transforming terrain to match your faction’s needs is key to expanding your territory.
• Plan for Final Scoring: Keep the Final Scoring tile in mind throughout the game to maximize your points.
• Leverage Faction Abilities: Each faction has unique strengths—use them to gain an edge over your opponents.