Blade Runner

A card game for 2-4 players based on the cult classic science fiction movie Blade Runner.

There are 4 available Blade Runners (Deckard, Bryant, Holden, Gaff) with each player starting as one of them. Each operative has a unique special ability.

Players share a common deck which has seven types of cards, each of which has a special ability and a rank: Replicant Take top card of discard Location Draw 3 cards and keep 1 Test Look at opponents hand Combat Opponent must discard 1 random card Transport Draw 2 cards Investigation Look at next 7 cards in deck Complications Steal 1 random card from opponent

Players take turns with each turn comprising four phases:

1. Search Phase

• Draw 2 Cards.

2. Action Phase

• You may play 1 card for its special ability.

3. Assignment Phase

• Complete an Assignment - discard at least 1 of each card type.
• Threat Rule: An assignment play must contain 1 or 2 combat cards with a combined rank value that is equal to or greater than that of the rank value of the Replicant.
• Search Rule: The combined ranks of the Investigation and Test cards played must be equal to or greater than 10.
• Travel Rule: The ranks of the Location and Travel cards must be within 2 of each other.

4. Debriefing Phase

• Max hand size is 8 cards. Discard excess cards.

The first player to complete 3 assignments is the winner.