Specifically, the size and font used of the cards. While the artwork in Here to Slay is incredible, the layout of the cards creates challenges in play. My second quibble with Here to Slay may be more from my age but I don’t think even the youngsters these days would disagree. This is not to say the ‘take that’ element of Here to Slay is necessarily a negative instead it must be recognized for what is is – an essential element of the game design that not all may enjoy. In a three-player game it’s very easy for one player to feel beat upon by the others. Here to Slay is built upon Challenging other players and stealing or destroying Heroes or Items.

First, you need to make sure you play this game understanding that ‘take that’ is the rule, not the exception. We all agreed that future games will surely go much faster, maybe as short as 30 minutes even for three players. Our first game of three players took, with rules explanation, just under one hour. The other strength of the game is the quick play rules are very light and uncomplicated. The artwork keeps Here to Slay from devolving into a depressing game as the key features of play are plenty of ‘take that” between players and slaying monsters (which aren’t slayed as much as they are recruited into your party to use their special power). Fun and whimsical but also dark and foreboding when necessary. Courtesy Here to Slay Kickstarterīy far the most appealing aspect of Here to Slay is the artwork on the cards. The quick game (30-60 minutes) ends when one player has either slayed three monsters or has built a party with at least six different Classes of Heroes. On your turn, you can play up to three Action Points to Draw cards, play a Hero, Item, or Magic card, Attack a Monster, or Discard your hand. Basically, each player has a Party Leader with a special power. Here to Slay is a “strategic RPG card game” for 1-6 players. I’m glad I did because this quick-play RPG-based card game is fun to play and makes a good addition to the family game collection even while it can be challenging on the eyes.

I pledged for the $39 Kickstater Exclusive + Expansions level. I think I saw a review around the time the Kickstarter campaign started. I DON’T EXACTLY REMEMBER WHY I ORDERED HERE TO SLAY.

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