War With the Evil Power Master

Sequence of Play

1. The current reader reads the Story Card aloud.
2. Decide as a group on any Story Choices or Optional Challenges. Required Challenges must be undertaken.
3. Resolve any Challenges (see below).
4. Follow the instructions to go to the next Story Card or draw a DATA Card.

Story Cards and DATA Cards may both include Story Choices and Challenges - treat them the same way.

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Challenges

Five Challenge types: Piloting, Diplomacy, Dexterity, Perception, Strength.

Step 1 - Check the Challenge Level

Signal Tracker position	Challenge Level
0 - 6	4
7 - 12	5
13 or higher	6

Step 2 - Choose an Active Character

Only Active Characters may perform Challenges. After performing a Challenge, flip the Character Card to its Inactive side. When the last Active Character performs a Challenge, all Characters become Active again.

Each Character has proficiencies shown on their card: +1 adds 1 to the die roll for that Challenge type; -1 subtracts 1.

Step 3 - Choose a Challenge Booster (optional)

You may use one Challenge Booster per Challenge. It must be in the possession of the Character performing the Challenge, and its type must match. Declare which booster you are using before rolling.

• +1, +2, or +3: add that number to the die roll.
• Roll-twice booster: roll the die twice and add the results together.
• After the Challenge, the booster remains in your possession and may be reused.
• Warning: If you roll a 1 while using a Challenge Booster, the booster is destroyed. Its effect still applies to the current Challenge, but the card is then discarded.

Step 4 - Roll the Die and Resolve

Roll the die. Add or subtract the Character's proficiency bonus for the Challenge type. Then apply any Challenge Booster bonus. The result is the Challenge Total.

• Challenge Total >= Challenge Level: WIN - follow the WIN instructions.
• Challenge Total < Challenge Level: LOSE - follow the LOSE instructions.

After the Challenge, flip the Character Card to its Inactive side. If required to try again, you must use a different Active Character.

Planets

When the story directs you to a planet, place the Ship Mover there and take the 13 Story Cards for that planet. Always keep the Book Cover Card on top of the deck.

Raise the EPM Meter by 2 for every path segment traveled when moving between planets. Characters may freely exchange cards while en route.

You may travel to any planet that still has a Signal Booster Disc. A planet visit ends in one of three ways:

• Data Find: You found the Evil Power Master's last known location. Flip the planet's Signal Booster Disc and raise the Signal Tracker by the number shown. Move to a new planet.
• The End: A fruitless end or death. Discard the disc. Choose a new planet to explore. You cannot return to the planet you just left.
• Either tracker reaches 25: See End of Game.

Signal Booster Disc Strength

Color	Signal Boost Range
Blue	4 - 6 (weakest)
Yellow	6 - 8
Pink	8 - 10 (strongest)

DATA Cards

Challenge Boosters: Kept in a Character's possession and reused across Challenges. Destroyed if you roll a 1 while using them.

Assist Items: One-time abilities. Follow the card's instructions, then discard it. The Starter Items dealt at setup are Assist Items.

Final Showdown

Triggered when the Signal Tracker reaches 25. Go immediately to Story Card 13 of the current planet.

1. Make all Characters Active.
2. Characters may freely exchange item cards.
3. Take the Final Showdown deck indicated by Story Card 13.
4. Play by normal rules. The last card of the Final Showdown reveals the outcome.