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Eschaton

Game ID: GID0116997
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In the game of Eschaton, players seek to lead the most favored cult in the final days before Armageddon. As the world crumbles, the Dark One will favor only a single unholy mass to be his Chosen in the vastness of eternity following the cataclysm. All others will be obliterated by his depraved will. Through bloodshed on the field of battle, divination of the unholiest arcana, and initiation of powerful cultists, you will build your cult and earn your rightful place.

Eschaton is a strategy game driven by a deck-building mechanic. All players begin with the same basic cult (deck) and an equal presence on the realm map. As the game progresses, each player utilizes the evil Influence of their existing Cultist cards to initiate new Cultists into their deck as they seek to earn the most Points of Favor from the Dark One. These Cultists carry different specialties: some are masters at arms, others strong wielders of arcane magics, and others provide even greater Influence to recruit stronger members.

Year Published
2016
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Pros
  • interesting thematic integration
  • engaging play for fans of deck-builders
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Thematic elements
  • sci-fi / strategic progression
  • deck-building with a thematic overlay
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  • deck-building — players build a deck to execute efficient plays
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  • The enforcers are there for us to feel safe.
  • Fail fast.
  • You have to take feedback… and make it the best you can.
  • this convention is all about the play
  • the positive energy and the connections at Pax Unplugged are what make it special
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