Description

In the dark depths of a drifting space wreck, a small team of specialists investigates unusual scanner readings of life on board. The team acts relaxed; banter hides their anxiety. Motion scanners show nothing; torches illuminate the dank corridor casting long shadows.

Suddenly the point man's scanner shows movement ahead, increasing in speed. His reflexes are conditioned by experience, so he shoulders the carbine. The torch illuminates a horrific shape. Recognising danger the point man fires the carbine in a rapid series of bursts.

An alien screeches of pain and the creature falls to the ground. You have just made first contact.

More motion scanners come to life, movement all around you starts closing in through the maze of ship's corridors. This is more than five men can handle. It is time to withdraw back to the assault shuttle.

What is The Gauntlet?

The Gauntlet is a print 'n play board game for 1-6 players. Designed as an entertaining tactical-action and strategy game, the game is based around teaching leadership concepts and team work.

Players are tasked with a simple mission, get the team to safety. Players choose their leaders and role within the team, each team character has unique skills or abilities which can be used to advantage by the team and individual. The teams leader guides the play of the game, allowing the individuals to create team work to support each other.

The play is fast and furious, players quickly mastering the simple mechanics designed to focus the players on making decisions than working out how to play. Within minutes players will be talking, making decisions and blasting aliens.

The game is over in 35 turns or 45 minutes, whichever comes first.

The Gauntlet is even suitable for solo play.

What do I get?

The game is available in a downloadable PDF format. You have the choice as to how the game will be printed and presented to fit your needs. The game includes;

+ a complete full colour board detailing a section of the space ship.

+ stand-up counters for the humans and aliens.

+ 3d components (containers, boxes and rubble).

+ optional 3d components to create the walls and structure of the space ship.

+ a complete rules guide with examples of play.

+ a guide to assembly.

Not included are six (6) regular six-sided dice (the game can be played with less, six being the ideal).

The game may be produced with the minimal components or with option 3d componentry that creates an incredible game board that gives the game an incredible look and feel.

You can print the game on your own colour printer or have it proffessionally printed by a 3rd party printing service. A heavy card stock of around 200gsm is reccommended. The board could be printed on full page label stock. In either case they can be mounted on very heavy cardboard, wood sheets or even foam boards.

Assembly is quick and easy.

(Edutainment Games, www.edutainment-games.com)