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UPRISING

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CURSE OF THE LAST EMPEROR

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Uprising Curse of the Last Emperor Game Setup

The first 4X COOP strategy board game

Fight The Empire and Chaos, who also fight each other, in a grimdark fantasy universe.

Coming soon to Kickstarter
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Martin Carl

"Really nice epic co-op fantasy full of theme!"

Martin
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Markus

"It's a must buy and even now my game of the year!"

Markus
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Chris

"The experience we had was a blast. The more you get to know the game, the more fun it makes."

Christian
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Andreas

"Prototype already outstanding.
I can’t wait the final release..."

Andy
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Martin Ritsche

"We can expect a highlight next year at Ks."

Martin
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Jim.Gamer

"I know this game will be cherished for years to come."

Jim
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HOW TO PLAY

You and your friends will take on the leadership of a formerly enslaved fantasy race to lead their Uprising against The Empire while also fighting the Hordes of Chaos.

To win the game every player – and also Chaos and The Empire – collect Victory Points. At the end of the game, if every player individually has more VP than The Empire and Chaos, you all win together.

At the start of your journey, you will choose 1 of 16 different heros from 8 highly asymmetric factions:

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The Duerkhar

Unbending Highlanders

As the Mohyar raided the islands, the Duerkhar retreated into the hostile environment of the great mountain ranges.
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The Druwhn

Nebulous Wanderers

For ages, the Druwhn roamed the plains and forests of Azuhl as small bands of nomadic hunters and traders.
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The Krowh

Forgotten Guardians

Scholars suppose that this martial and proud race once served the Ancients as Warriors and Guardians.
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The Mohyar

Fallen Invaders

Once, the Mohyar themselves came as conquerors to Azuhl and drove the indigenous people into the mountains and forests.
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The Tua Than

Wave Singers

When the oceans froze, the shy Tua Than were abruptly driven from their ancestral home beneath the waves.
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Renegade Legion

Black Brotherhood

Realizing that the Empire could no longer protect her, T'lak took her fate - and that of the Black Legion - into her own hands.
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The Ytuma

The Last Herd

When cold and chaos overtook the Singing Plains, the last herd began its journey across the frozen sea towards Azuhl.
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The Hokqan

Shadow Striders

When The Curse struck, the Hokqan abandoned their crusade against the Krowh to face a new enemy.
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Ronja
the Wanderer
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Baranth
the Wanderer
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Syndra
the Witch
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Hanzo
the Traitor
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Dugpa
the Seer
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Fhayanor
the Archon
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Yanny
the Hunter
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Kha'al
the Destroyer
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Fjalja
the Sheperd
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Kyushi
the Wayfarer
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Tzadani
the Pathfinder
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Mukla
the Mutant
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Yvaj
the Oracle
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Azyr
the Seeker
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Tla'k
the Oathbreaker
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Mjor
the Bulwark

EXPLORE

a grimdark fantasy world

Discover a modular map where every hex generates a unique effect. Many hold unpleasant surprises for explorers, but some provide big bonuses too – maneuver yourself carefully.

BATTLE

Chaos and The Empire

Raise an army to fight two asymmetric enemies, who also attack each other. The Empire’s Legions march out from The Capital in the middle of the board, while from the outside, across the frozen seas, come the Hordes of Chaos…

EXPAND

and reclaim your homeland

Control hexes, build defenses and gather resources. Build Havens to provide shelter to the survivors of The Curse. Havens increase your economy and give you victory points, so protect them.

SOLVE QUESTS

to gain unique benefits

Each Chapter brings new opportunities for your Hero. Solving one of the Chapter’s Quests using your hero’s attributes can break the rules for you – or against you if you fail.

DEVELOP

your engine with feats and items

Build your engine with variable player powers and magic items. Find the most powerful combinations from more then 100+ cards.

FEATURES

  • Fast and Thrilling Combat
  • Custom Dice in Six Colors
  • Endless Replayability
  • Perfect Balance (4+ year development)
  • Innovative Coop without Alpha Gaming
  • Adjustable Game Length and Difficulty

MECHANICS

  • Variable Player Powers
  • Action Points
  • Engine Building
  • Area Majority / Influence
  • Dice Rolling
  • Modular Board