Ylandyss

About this board game

Ylandyss is a fantasy deck-building game for 2–4 players, with each game lasting about 90 minutes. Players compete for the resources needed to buy cards while deciding when to fight and when to step aside.

Cards are available every turn, creating a shifting set of opportunities for everyone at the table. Players must battle to earn the resources they need, while also contending for position in the way those cards are acquired.

The structure of Ylandyss and the design of its cards support a variety of strategies. You might pursue victory through brute force, seek out a clever combination of cards, or create a balanced mix of both approaches.

• Deck building: Buy available cards to shape your strategy.
• Resource battles: Fight for the resources required to make those purchases.
• Tactical timing: Decide when it is best to compete and when it is wiser to step aside.
• Flexible strategies: Use force, card combinations, or a carefully balanced blend.

No one can win every round, so success depends on choosing your moments carefully. Spending effort in one round may not be the right choice if a better opportunity is waiting later.

Released in 2015, Ylandyss challenges players to read the changing situation, manage their opportunities, and develop a deck that supports their chosen path. The key to winning is not simply fighting whenever possible, but knowing when to fight and when to hold back.