An ancient prophecy has awakened the Guardians of EtherEa. Enter a world where Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Light, and Shadow clash. Choose your Guardian, seize key zones, cast spells, and outsmart rivals with bold moves and clever bluffing. AetherFall is a strategic board game focused on memory, bluffing, and area control. Players compete to conquer and hold 6 elemental zones until the end of the game, using face-down cards whose value—combined with acquired bonuses—determines the outcome of each clash. Gameplay Overview Cards are always played face-down, and the total value is calculated by adding: The value of the Main Card Any supporting cards Applicable bonuses: Guardian, Area, and Elemental Dominance Special cards can be played offensively or defensively, face-up or face-down, and may alter effects, values, or card positions. When a Closure Card is drawn, the game enters the BONUS rounds, triggering special rules that can completely shift the game's outcome. Victory Conditions You win by either: Conquering all 6 zones or Achieving the highest total score by winning more clashes and gaining the most points. —description from the publisher

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