Xenofera can support from 2 to 5 players, with an average game play time of 15 mins per player.
Set Up
Huntsman Deck
Each player is dealt 2 Huntsman. They select one huntsman to represent themselves and discard the other.
Creature Deck
The deck is shuffled and 5 creatures are revealed, creating the initial "line of sight". Player's can only capture creatures in the "line of sight".
Collection Deck
Each player is dealt 2 Collection cards. They keep one, this becomes their hidden mission, and discard the other.
Utilty/Utilty Starter Decks
Deal each player the following:
- Sort the Utilty Starter deck into two piles: Crew Members and Cages.
- Deal each player 1 Utilty Starter Crew Member. They place the Crew Member in their Crew Quarters. All remaining Utilty Starter Crew Members are set back in the box.
- Shuffle the 6 Utilty Starter Cages and deal each player 1 cage. They place the cage in their Cargo Bay. All remaining Utilty Starter Cages are set back in the box.
- Deal each player 7 cards from the Utilty deck.
Battle Cards/Player Turn Cards
Each player chooses one set of Battle cards and it's corresponding Player Turn card.
SUGGESTED LAYOUT
Each player's area is divided into 2 areas: the Crew Quarters and the Cargo Bay. The player's Crew Quarters can hold the player's Huntsman, any number of Collection cards, and up to 5 Crew Members. Their Cargo Bay can hold up to 10 cages and 1 Alarm.
