Wayfinder
About Wayfinder
To play Wayfinder, follow these steps:
Setup:
- Lay out the game board, which consists of tiles representing different terrains.
- Shuffle the path tiles and randomly place them face-down on the board, forming a grid.
- Select characters for each player and give them their corresponding player board, ability cards, and markers.
- Place the adventurers' markers on a starting space on the board.
- Create a deck of event cards and place it nearby.
Objective:
- The objective of Wayfinder is for the players to work together and navigate the paths on the board to find the way home.
- The players must discover the correct path that leads to the exit tile before a specified number of rounds elapse.
Gameplay:
- The game is played in rounds. Each round consists of the following phases: a. Reveal Event Card: Draw and reveal an event card, which may introduce obstacles or provide special effects for that round. b. Player Actions: Players take turns performing actions. c. Path Expansion: Expand the paths by revealing new tiles adjacent to already revealed ones.
Player Actions:
- On their turn, a player can take one of the following actions: a. Move: Spend movement points to move their character along revealed paths. b. Reveal: Spend an action to reveal a face-down path tile adjacent to a revealed one. c. Assist: Assist another player by providing movement points or using ability cards. d. Ability Card: Play an ability card from their hand to utilize special abilities or effects.
Movement and Pathways:
- Players can move along revealed paths by spending movement points.
- Each terrain type has a movement cost, and players must spend the required movement points to move onto that terrain.
- Some paths may have obstacles or require specific abilities to traverse.
Cooperation and Communication:
- Wayfinder is a cooperative game, so players must work together and communicate effectively to plan their moves and overcome obstacles.
- Players should share information about their abilities, resources, and potential paths to find the best route.
Overcoming Challenges:
- Players may encounter challenges or obstacles during the game, such as blocked paths or special event effects.
- These challenges require players to strategize and utilize their abilities and resources to overcome them.
Reaching the Exit:
- Players continue exploring and revealing tiles, navigating the paths, and assisting each other until they discover the path that leads to the exit.
- Once the correct path is revealed, players must move their characters to the exit tile before the specified number of rounds elapse.
Game End and Victory:
- The game ends when players successfully reach the exit or when the specified number of rounds is completed.
- If the players reach the exit in time, they win the game collectively.
- If the rounds elapse without finding the correct path, the players lose the game.
Remember, the specific rules and gameplay mechanics may vary slightly based on the edition or version of Wayfinder you are playing. It's always a good idea to consult the rulebook provided with the game for detailed instructions.
How to play
using mouse
