108 Outlaws

What to Expect

In 108 Outlaws, you build a tableau of 108 unique bandits with different abilities. On your turn, you either play a card or spend draw points to take cards. Earth Outlaws provide bonus effects, while Heaven Outlaws earn honor points at the end. You can exhaust outlaws to complete missions for more honor points and bonus actions. The goal is to collect 12 outlaws and have the most honor points to win.

Who Is This Game For?

This game targets experienced players aged 10 and up who enjoy thematic card games and quick but tactical play sessions. With about 30 minutes duration, it suits those who prefer simple rules with strategic depth. Prior experience with hand management or set collection mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.

How It Works

108 Outlaws uses hand management, multi-use cards, and set collection mechanics. Each turn, you either play one card or use draw points to acquire cards. Outlaws can be played as Earth or Heaven types for different effects or honor points. You can exhaust outlaws to go on missions, earning honor and bonus actions. The first player to have 12 outlaws and the highest honor points wins.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Daryl Chow, 108 Outlaws stands out by combining the classic Chinese epic Water Margin with tableau-building gameplay featuring 108 unique bandits. The game blends hand management and set collection in a pirate and ancient China theme, making it distinct within its genre.

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set in ancient China, the game draws from the classic Water Margin tale about a band of 108 rebellious outlaws. It merges historical and literary themes with pirates and ancient figures in a narrative card game.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on understanding multi-use cards and missions before exploring more complex strategies.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

108 Outlaws is a compact, thematic card game with solid mechanics ideal for fans of Chinese history and quick tactical games. Recommended for players seeking depth in about 30 minutes.