Boardgames

Legacy of Yu

In 'Legacy of Yu', embody a legendary hero. Fight floods and foes with strategic canal constructions in a dynamic solo campaign board game.

60
minutes

1 - 1
player(s)

12+

Medium

About the game

Welcome to the captivating and immersive world of Legacy of Yu, a board game that takes you on a thrilling adventure steeped in ancient mythology and strategic gameplay. This game is more than just a pastime; it’s a journey through ages past, where your choices carry the weight of generations.

The Legacy of Yu is set in ancient China, where the ruling Emperor, Yu the Great, has just ascended to the heavens, leaving behind an empire without a leader. As descendants of the great Emperor Yu, players are tasked with navigating treacherous political landscapes, undertaking perilous quests, and battling mythical creatures to earn the divine favor and claim the throne.

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Setup and rules summary

Game components Unboxing the fun!

The ‘Legacy of Yu’ board game is filled with numerous components, each with its own unique functionality and purpose. Here are the components, their uses, and how they interact with the game:

1. Game Board:

The game board depicts the ancient kingdom of Yu. It is divided into various regions each representing different territories. Players maneuver their pieces across the board to gain control of these regions.

2. Player Tokens:

Each player has a set of player tokens. These tokens represent the player’s forces and are used to claim territories on the board. The more territories a player controls, the more resources they gather and the stronger they become.

3. Resource Cards:

There are four types of resource cards: Wood, Stone, Gold, and Food. Players collect these cards by controlling territories. These cards are used to build structures, buy equipment, and feed your troops.

4. Structure Cards:

Structure cards represent different types of buildings that players can construct in their territories. Each structure provides a unique advantage, such as providing more resources, boosting your troops’ strength, or protecting your territories.

5. Equipment Cards:

Equipment cards can be purchased using resource cards. They give players bonuses in battles and special abilities. The range of equipment includes weapons, armor, and magical artifacts.

6. Event Cards:

Event cards introduce random elements into the game. When drawn, they can trigger various effects such as natural disasters, invasions, or unexpected blessings. These cards add an extra layer of unpredictability and excitement to the game.

7. Dice:

Dice are used to resolve battles between players. The number of dice a player rolls depends on the number of troops they have and any bonuses from equipment cards.

8. Player Mats:

Each player has a player mat which is used to organize their cards, tokens, and resources. It also provides a quick reference for the rules and the sequence of play.

9. Rulebook:

The rulebook contains the complete instructions for playing ‘Legacy of Yu’. It includes detailed descriptions of all the game components, the sequence of play, and examples of play. It is essential for learning and refereeing the game.

Game setup Lay it out, line it up, let’s go

Legacy of Yu is a fascinating board game that combines strategy, role-play, and resource management. This guide will provide a step-by-step process on how to set up the game, including player roles, board placement, initial resources, and random elements.

Step 1: Understanding Player Roles

In ‘Legacy of Yu’, each player assumes the role of a brave warrior, cunning scholar, or resourceful farmer. Each role has unique abilities and strategies:

  • Warrior: Specializes in combat, can defeat enemies and protect other players.
  • Scholar: Specializes in knowledge, can unlock special abilities and create unique strategies.
  • Farmer: Specializes in resources, can gather and manage resources effectively.

Step 2: Setting up the Game Board

The game board should be placed in the center of the table, within reach of all players. The board is divided into three regions: the Kingdom, the Wilderness, and the Void. Each player places their character token in the Kingdom area of the board at the start of the game.

Step 3: Distributing Initial Resources

Each player starts the game with a set amount of resources, depending upon their chosen role:

  • Warrior: Receives 5 health tokens and 3 gold coins.
  • Scholar: Receives 3 knowledge scrolls and 5 gold coins.
  • Farmer: Receives 5 food tokens and 5 gold coins.

Step 4: Preparing the Random Elements

‘Legacy of Yu’ includes a deck of cards that introduces random elements into the game. These cards include Events, Encounters, and Discoveries. At the start of the game, shuffle each deck separately and place them face down next to the game board.

Step 5: Starting the Game

Once all players have chosen their roles, placed their character tokens, and received their initial resources, the game can begin. The player who most recently read a book goes first, and play continues clockwise around the table.

Remember, the goal of ‘Legacy of Yu’ is not only to survive, but also to thrive and build a legacy that will outlast your character. Good luck!

Game flow Round and round we go

The board game Legacy of Yu is a strategy game where players assume the roles of different characters, each with unique abilities, in the ancient kingdom of Yu. The game progresses in rounds with each round divided into three distinct phases: Planning, Action, and Resolution. This cyclical structure repeats until the game ends, which typically occurs when one player successfully completes their secret mission or when the game deck is exhausted.

Planning Phase:

  • Draw Cards: Each player begins their turn by drawing two cards from the game deck. These cards can be action cards, item cards, or event cards that can influence gameplay.
  • Plan Actions: Players then decide how to use their cards and abilities in the upcoming Action phase. Players can discuss strategy openly, but they are not required to reveal their secret mission or the cards in their hand.

Action Phase:

  • Play Cards: Players take turns playing cards from their hand, using the abilities of their character, or performing one of the basic game actions (Move, Investigate, Challenge, or Rest). The order of play proceeds clockwise from the first player.
  • Resolve Actions: After a player has performed an action, any immediate effects of that action are resolved. If the action involves other players, they may choose to respond with their own cards and abilities.

Resolution Phase:

  • Check for Win Condition: At the beginning of the Resolution phase, players check if any player has met the win condition of their secret mission. If a player has met their win condition, they reveal their secret mission and claim victory. If not, the game continues.
  • End of Round: Players discard any leftover cards in their hand to the discard pile and then draw back up to their hand limit. If the game deck is exhausted at this point, the game ends and the player who has completed the most of their secret mission is declared the winner.

Throughout the game, players must balance their resources, maintain alliances, and strategically plan their actions to complete their secret mission and claim the legacy of Yu.

End of the game All good games must come to an end

The game ‘Legacy of Yu’ concludes when one of two conditions is met: either the ‘Legacy Deck’ is depleted, or a player successfully constructs the ‘Crown of Yu’. The moment any of these conditions is met, the game ends immediately, even if other players still have actions they could take.

Exhaustion of the Legacy Deck:

The Legacy Deck is made up of various cards that represent challenges, encounters, and resources. Players draw from this deck during their turn, and it drives the progression of the game. When the last card is drawn from the Legacy Deck, the game concludes at the end of the current player’s turn.

Construction of the Crown of Yu:

The Crown of Yu is a powerful artifact that players can construct by collecting the necessary components throughout the game. Constructing the Crown of Yu requires a player to gather three specific pieces: the ‘Jewel of Wisdom’, the ‘Band of Authority’, and the ‘Feather of Fate’. If a player manages to obtain all these items and spends a turn to assemble the Crown, the game immediately ends.

Preparation for Final Scoring:

Before the final scoring, players must complete a few important steps. These include:

  1. Hand Discarding: All players must discard any remaining cards in their hand. These cards do not count toward the final score.
  2. Item Allocation: Players allocate their collected items to their character board. Each character can hold a limited number of items, and any surplus must be discarded.
  3. Quest Completion: Players check whether they have completed any of their character’s unique quests. Completed quests can significantly increase a player’s final score.

Victory Conditions and Final Scoring:

The player with the highest total score is declared the winner. Scoring is based on the following factors:

  • Legacy Points: Players earn points for each Legacy Card they have collected. The value of each card is printed on the card itself.
  • Quest Points: Completed quests are worth a set number of points, as indicated on the quest card.
  • Crown of Yu: If a player has constructed the Crown of Yu, they receive a significant point bonus. The exact number of points is specified in the game rules.
  • Remaining Resources: Players earn a small number of points for any unused resources they still possess at the end of the game.

In the event of a tie, the player who completed the most quests is the winner. If there is still a tie, the player with the most remaining resources wins.

Scoring Did you outsmart your rivals?

Scoring in ‘Legacy of Yu’ Board Game

‘Legacy of Yu’ is a strategic board game where players aim to gain the most points through a variety of actions. The scoring system is comprehensive, involving several different factors.

Scoring Points During Gameplay:

  1. Completing Missions:

    2. Players earn points by completing missions. The points value of each mission is printed on the mission card. The points are awarded as soon as the mission is completed.

  2. Monetary Wealth:

    3. For every set of five gold coins a player has at the end of the game, they earn one point. Individual coins that don’t belong to a set do not count towards scoring.

  3. Building Structures:

    4. Each building a player constructs during the game will earn them points. The points value is printed on the building’s card. These points are awarded as soon as the building is completed.

  4. Accumulating Knowledge:

    5. Players gain points through acquiring knowledge. For every three knowledge tokens a player has at the end of the game, they earn one point. Individual tokens that don’t belong to a set do not count towards scoring.

Tie-Breaking Rules:

In case of a tie, the game has a specific set of tie-breaking rules to determine the winner.

  1. Most Completed Missions:

    2. The player who has completed the most missions wins.

  2. Most Buildings:

    3. If there is still a tie, the player who has constructed the most buildings wins.

  3. Most Wealth:

    4. If there is still a tie, the player with the most gold coins wins.

  4. Most Knowledge:

    5. If there is still a tie, the player with the most knowledge tokens wins.

  5. Random Draw:

    6. If there is still a tie, the winner is determined by a random draw.

Particular Cases and Exceptions Wait… is that legal?

The ‘Legacy of Yu’ board game is an intricate and immersive adventure game with some rare and special rules, exceptions, and clarifications to standard game rules. Understanding these exceptions can greatly enhance the gameplay experience.

Special Rules:

  • Time Travel: If a player collects three ‘Time Crystal’ cards, they are allowed to perform a ‘Time Travel’ move. This allows the player to go back up to three turns and alter their actions. This is a one-time use ability.
  • Master Yu’s Blessing: When a player lands on the ‘Temple’ space, they receive ‘Master Yu’s Blessing’. This allows them to re-roll any dice roll once per turn. This blessing lasts until they lose a challenge or another player lands on the ‘Temple’ space.

Rule Exceptions:

  • Challenge Loss: If a player loses a challenge to another player, they do not lose their next turn as per standard rules. Instead, they move back to their previous space.
  • Artifact Cards: Artifact cards are not discarded after use, unlike other item cards. They can be used repeatedly but only once per turn.

Rule Clarifications:

  1. Combat: During combat, if both players roll the same number, the defender wins the combat. This is contrary to many games where a tie would result in a re-roll.
  2. Card Limit: Each player can only hold a maximum of five cards in their hand at any given time. If a player draws a card while already holding five, they must immediately discard a card.
  3. Trading: Players can trade cards or items with each other only if they are on the same space. The number of items or cards traded must be agreed upon by both players and the trade must be performed during one of the player’s turns.

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