Manuscript Strategy Game for Solo or Group Play, Featuring Shared Supplies and Lasting Ability Cards
This manuscript strategy game puts you in the role of a master illuminator, choosing when to gather supplies and when to score your work. Play solo or with a group as you develop a codex inspired by historical manuscripts.
Take colored ink cubes, gold leaf and technique cards from a shared mat, keeping everything within the space on your manuscript card. Turning a page scores completed work and adds ability cards that benefit later turns, so each new page builds on the skills you have collected.
Timing adds another layer to each decision: emptying the last inkwell of a type advances the game toward its end, while an upset abbot may force you to move on before your page is finished.
Features
- Solo and group play support different ways to enjoy the manuscript theme.
- Choose between taking shared supplies and scoring your current page.
- Manuscript card space limits what supplies you can take.
- Technique cards provide special powers and effects.
- Collected ability cards provide benefits for the rest of the game.
- Emptying the last inkwell of a type advances the game timer.
Specifications
- Product type: Strategy Game
- Theme: Historical manuscripts and manuscript illumination
- Play modes: Solo or group play
- Supply types: Colored ink cubes, gold leaf and technique cards
- Core turn choices: Take supplies or score and turn to a new codex page
- Progression: Ability cards retained for benefits during the rest of the game
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this manuscript strategy game be played solo?
Yes, this manuscript strategy game supports solo play as well as group play.
What do I choose to do on a turn?
You choose to take supplies from the shared mat or score your completed work and move to a new codex page. Any supplies you take must fit on your manuscript card.
What do I gain by turning a page?
Turning a page scores your completed work and lets you collect ability cards that help for the rest of the game. You also receive gold leaf and a chance to choose your next page.
Can I keep working on a page as long as I want?
No, an upset abbot may force you to move forward before you finish. Emptying the last inkwell of a type also advances the game toward its end, making timing part of your strategy.