
Aether Captains
Triad 2
An expansion by Todd Sanders
2-3 Players 20 minutes Low
Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Modular Board, Pattern Building, Hexagon Grid, Point to Point Movement, Roll / Spin and Move
Card Game, Dice, Abstract Strategy, Wargame, Print & Play
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Description
Aether Captains: Triad 2 is an exciting expansion that brings three new games to the table, each with its own unique twist and challenges. In BorderStrike, you'll engage in a mini war game on a modular board consisting of 6 hex map cards, taking on the role of either the Aether Navy or the Federation of Air Pirates. With just 2 players and a playtime of 10-20 minutes, this game is perfect for a quick showdown. Dice are used to resolve battles and damage taken, adding an element of luck and strategy to your decisions. The other two games in the expansion, Black Raiders and Aether Shaman, offer equally thrilling experiences. In Black Raiders, 2-3 players take on the role of air pirates vying for supremacy, building and customizing their airships before engaging in a dogfight to determine the leader. The game is won by the last player standing, making for a tense and strategic competition. Aether Shaman, on the other hand, is a duel between two players, each trying to shape aetheric energy to become the AetherShaman. With a playtime of just 10-15 minutes, this game is all about making the most of your dice rolls and strategically placing markers to gain victory points. But that's not all - Aether Captains: Triad 2 also includes card expansions for the original Aether Captains: Triad game, adding new mechanics and features to the base game. These expansions, including Celinian Trader, Intrigue, and Zeppelin Derby, introduce new cards, such as Income cards, Trade Market cards, and City State cards, which can be used to track gold, set market prices, and determine player abilities. With these new additions, players can enjoy a fresh and exciting experience, whether they're playing one of the new games or exploring the expanded base game. Overall, Aether Captains: Triad 2 offers a wealth of new content and gameplay possibilities, making it a must-have for fans of the original game and strategy enthusiasts alike.
