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HOW TO PLAY

Each game of Shards of the Aegis should take between 10 and 20 minutes. The deck contains 42 cards; the number of cards dealt out to players is determined by the total number of players (see Game Setup).
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GAME SETUP

2 player game – 7 cards per person
3 player game – 6 cards per person
4 player game – 5 cards per person

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DEALING

The 6 Shards and 2 Aegis Shields are shuffled into the deck after the correct amount of cards are dealt. The rest of the cards are placed in a Draw Pile face down. Designate a space next to the Draw Pile for the Discard Pile. The player with the next birthday will start the game.

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EACH PLAYER TURN

A player will always draw one card to start their turn and can only play one card per turn. 

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RULES

  • If you don’t want to play a card, your turn is skipped and the next player goes.

  • If a shard is drawn on your turn, you place it on top of the discard pile. Multiple cards have the ability to obtain a shard, so once you collect it, place the shard in front of you so other players can see.

  • If you cannot obtain the shard, you are still
    able to play one card on your turn. The next player also has a chance to obtain the shard if you missed your opportunity. Once a player uses a card on top of the shard, it is unattainable and sits in the discard pile.

  • If you draw a shard with no cards in hand or after already collecting two, your turn is skipped.

  • Cards that mention a player choosing cards must point at the cards.

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WINNING
THE GAME

The player who collects two shards and can play the Aegis Shield in their hand first wins the game.

  • You can play the Aegis Shield in your hand to win if you just obtained your second shard. 

  • If you draw the Aegis Shield on your turn and have two shards already, you can play it to win.

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