Join the Mech Battle for World Domination in ‘Ahotnik’ – On Kickstarter Now
Ahotnik a new mech-based, semi-cooperative board game, is now on Kickstarter. Set in a dark future, the game unfolds in a world where nations combat each other and giant demons to gain dominion. As of now, the campaign has accumulated $29,944 in pledges, coming closer to its $37,688 goal, with 160 backers and 18 days left to go.
In Ahotnik players pair up to pilot giant robots, known as “Ahotniks” or “OXOs,” each with a unique designation of “OXO-##.” The main goal is to be the first team to eliminate a rival Ahotnik. However, while engaging in their battles, otherworldly creatures, known as “Demons,” emerge from mysterious portals, threatening to wreak havoc on Earth and destroy the Ahotniks.
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Players must thus strategize and battle on two fronts: combating rival nations and warding off the ominous demon threat. But, the game warns, the thirst for power should not lead to total global annihilation.
A single game of Ahotnik spans a series of rounds, each divided into four distinct phases:
- Pilot Phase: Players, in their pilot pairs, utilize their Action tiles to transmit cerebral commands to the Ahotnik. The success of their maneuvers heavily depends on their synchrony level.
- Ahotnik Phase: The giant robots operate based on the pilots’ planned actions. In sequence, the OXOs execute tactical actions, movement actions, and attack actions. These actions can have a range of offensive, defensive, or strategic effects.
- Demon Phase: This phase welcomes incoming threats, where the Demons take their turn. The Radar also signals any new Portals that open, consequently raising the Global Threat Level.
- Recovery Phase: Some game elements are restored, paving the way for a new round to commence.
The rounds continue until a rival Ahotnik is defeated by an OXO or a Demon, ultimately determining who achieves total dominion of the planet.