Introduction to the mecha war game "Embryo Machine"

Feb 24, 2024

What is the Origin Engine?

Origin Engine is a card board game where players need to combine cards and use different equipment to fight.

There are many different card types in the game, including weapons, skills, armor, etc. Players can choose and use cards reasonably according to their own strategies and terrain. The goal of the game is to defeat the opponent's hero and make your own hero the final winner. I believe this unique card board game will definitely bring you a different gaming experience!

Origin engine gameplay and rules

After entering the game, you will advance in rounds. One round represents one minute in the game world, and the source engine can only last ten minutes of energy, which is ten rounds . The actions of each round can be simply divided into the card drawing phase, preparation phase, action phase and cleanup phase. Among them, the action phase is the most complex, and will include two main phases, in which you can operate the mecha to move, shoot, melee, and use special actions (assault, mines, aiming, armor, and others).

You can play 1v1, 2v2, or even 3v3, 2v2v2 together! Average game time = number of players x 15 minutes.

Map settings

Before the game starts, players need to prepare one or two maps (stitched together).

As a driver in combat, you have to consider the terrain effects on different terrains and the impact of height differences. In addition, line of sight is also very important. During combat, especially long-range shooting, you must pay attention to the obstruction of the middle cover. Since there is a shooting sight, there will naturally be a shooting distance, and the concept of optimal shooting range will also be involved here.

Of course, the damage caused by shooting and melee are not the same type. The use of energy weapons will be restricted by the environment, and bomb weapons may be detonated. There are also how to conduct assaults, how to aim well, how to use mines... Players need to predict the opponent's actions and choose their own cards to respond, which is pre-programmed and executed at the same time.

game rules

1/// Arrange the mecha stand!
Different terrains will have an impact on shooting weapons and shooting vision.

2/// Draw cards and operate the mecha!
Mechas with different mobility also have different numbers of cards in hand. The faster they are, the more cards they have in hand, and the greater the probability of drawing mobile cards. It is better at avoiding the enemy's attack range but can carry fewer weapons and armor. On the contrary, a mecha with fewer cards in hand has more armor cards and is better at defending and withstanding damage.

The mecha deck includes the following types:

Movement card (basic): Move 1, Move 2... one each up to the movement value. for mobile
Defense cards (basic): The number varies according to the armor value (light armor 0, medium armor 3, heavy armor 6). Can take more damage.
Aiming card (basic): 1 piece. Increased shooting damage through sniping
Assault card (basic): one. Attack causes damage.
Armed card (level A\B): equal to the durability value. Indicates the weapons equipped by the mecha. Level B is normal equipment, and level A is powerful equipment.

3/// Put down two cards in your hand and start a game with your opponent!
When placing cards, guess its actions based on the local body. It is up to you to choose whether to cover the mobile card first or cover it with a long-range weapon to shoot it.

4/// Both parties perform actions at the same time!
Make strategic operations and rich combinations according to the cards revealed by both sides and the speed order above!

5/// Destroy the enemy's weapon, then destroy the opponent to win!
When receiving damage, the cards corresponding to the aircraft deck will be removed. When the aircraft deck or all weapons and equipment are removed, it means that the aircraft has been destroyed. Cards with bomb symbols removed will also detonate ammunition to cause additional damage!

In addition to the above gameplay and rules, Origin Engine also has many other contents and features. For example, there are many different professions and races to choose from in the game, each with their own special skills and cards. In addition, there are some challenge modes and competitive modes in the game. Players can obtain more rewards and achievements by completing challenges and participating in competitions.

In short, Origin Engine is a very interesting and challenging card board game. Its gameplay and rules are very rich and diverse. Whether you are a card game enthusiast or a novice, I believe this game can bring you a different gaming experience.

Origin engine reviews

The rules may seem complicated, but once you play it once you will know that the gameplay is actually very simple. BGG’s complexity score is only 2/5!

My feeling about "Genesis Engine" is that "it is small but has all the internal organs." Although it seems that the game is not large in size, in fact, the designer used limited accessory content to skillfully restore a virtual mecha battle process. .

Moreover, the gameplay is very brisk, and the game is over in 10 rounds at most, which is 15-20 minutes in 1v1.