
Compile
Main 2
A game by Michael Yang
2 Players 20 - 30 minutes Unknown
Area Majority / Influence, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Deck Construction, Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, Card Drafting, Race
Card Game, Science Fiction
Description
In Compile: Main 2, you dive into a futuristic world as a competing Artificial Intelligence, where the goal is to understand your surroundings and defeat your opponent. This sci-fi themed card game, designed by Michael Yang and published in 2025, is all about selecting the right Protocols to test and playing cards to breach the threshold and Compile. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, you'll be competing against your opponent in no time, trying to be the first to Compile all three of your Protocols and grasp the concepts to win the game. As you play, you'll have the opportunity to control your opponent's Protocols with card actions, slowing them down while you speed up your own compilation process. With 12 new protocols to use, either on their own or mixed with existing ones, the game offers a fresh and exciting experience. The gameplay is fast-paced, lasting around 20 to 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick battle of wits. With its unique blend of card play, deck construction, and hand management, Compile: Main 2 challenges you to think strategically and make the most of your cards. In this game of Area Majority and Influence, you'll need to balance your own progress with disrupting your opponent's plans. With its multi-use cards and card drafting mechanics, Compile: Main 2 offers a deep and engaging experience that's hard to put down. As you compile your reality, you'll be on the edge of your seat, racing against your opponent to see who can understand the world around them first. With the possibility of expanding the game with Compile: Aux 2, the fun doesn't have to stop when you've mastered the main game. So, are you ready to spark something new and divide and conquer in Compile: Main 2?
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