What is Pentarchy
Pentarchy is a 2 player, simultaneous action selection, card game built from the mechanics used in the classic game Rock Paper Scissors. But with an asymmetrical caveat, not all cards are created equal. #PentarchyGame
If you enjoy light strategy games and the mental gymnastics, double and tripple guessing that is required for advanced Rock Paper Scissors, you will enjoy Pentarchy. Simple enough to be played by the young and enough depth to keep the more advanced playing game after game.
How to Play
- Each player gets 7 unique cards
- Don't allow your opponent to see your cards
- Pick one card to play
- Ask your opponent if they are ready to play their selected card
- At the same time, place your cards face up on the playing surface
- If needed, consult the Victory card to see who won the Battle or if it is a draw
- Leave the cards on the playing surface in a way so both players can see what cards have been played
- The Match is over when all 7 cards are played
Definitions
- Battle: Playing one card against an opponent
- Match: Playing all 7 cards
- Game: Playing at least 3 Match's [Best of of 3 wins]
How to Win
- To win a Battle: Play a card that defeats your opponent
- To win a Match: Win the most Battles
- To win the Game: Win at least 2 Matches
Draw Scenario's
- Any identical cards played = Draw
- Sword vs Heavy Cavalry = Draw
- Mace vs Light Cavalry = Draw
- Axe vs Crossbow = Draw
- Heavy Cavalry vs Light Cavalry = Draw
How to Purchase Pentarchy
Pentarchy is in the final days of prototyping, a Kickstarter campaign is under development. #KickStarter
About the Creator
Daniel has been working on Pentarchy since 2014 as a hobby / side project. The game used to be much bigger and over ambitious, but he finally boiled it down to the one core mechanic that has become the stand alone card game: Pentarchy.
