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The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac

The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac

Xplored · 2024
1–540–90 min14+ yrs2.8/5 complexity8.1 BGG#5.811 BGG642Co-opCouples
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The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac is a cooperative, tactical boss-battle in which up to five players have to fight against the Zodiacs, horrifying, gigantic demigods.

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The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac is a cooperative, tactical boss-battle in which up to five players have to fight against the Zodiacs, horrifying, gigantic demigods. Awakening from a 26 thousand year sleep, they emerge from their resting places to erase humanity from the face of the planet, with no regard for anything that comes in their way. Players control predestined, unsuspecting hero characters and work together to defeat each monster over a narrative-driven campaign.

Each Zodiac encounter is set in a completely different environment and poses a variety of tactical challenges. Thanks to the Teburu system, the Zodiacs are AI-driven, making them aware and responsive to player actions, while digital audiovisual effects bring a new dimension to the gameplay experience. This allows players to focus on tactics, cooperation, and narrative choices without slowing down the flow of the game, because rules, effects, and story developments are all handled automatically by the system itself.

The Zodiacs The Core Box includes 4 high-quality Smart Miniatures representing the first set of Zodiac signs. Each boss fight in its own environment and has unique AI controlled by the app:

  • Aries: A ferocious, rock-encrusted behemoth that uses charges and lava-based area attacks to crush the heroes.
  • Taurus: A stubborn powerhouse that manipulates the battlefield with massive strength and defensive fortifications.
  • Gemini: A deceptive dual-boss encounter that forces the team to manage two targets and their synchronized strikes.
  • Cancer: A defensive specialist that utilizes a tough shell and pincer grips to trap and punish out-of-position heroes.

The (Unlikely) Heroes The Core Box includes 4 high-quality Smart Miniatures of the predestined heroes, each representing a classic combat archetype with a modern twist:

  • The Demolisher: A frontline tank who wields a massive axe to deliver crushing blows while soaking up damage for the team.
  • The Defender: The group's vital support and healer, equipped with a shield and a shotgun to protect allies at close range.
  • The Sharpshooter: A long-range specialist who uses a high-tech bow to pick off targets and apply pressure from a distance.
  • The Assassin: A high-mobility rogue focused on stealth and quick strikes, capable of darting in and out of the Zodiac's reach.

Scenarios & Environments 6 Tactical Maps (3 double-sided maps in total) and specific environment standees (27 items in total).

Narrative Campaign The explosive beginning of the ""Curse of the Zodiac"" saga, fully narrated and handled by the companion app."

game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating8.1 / 10
Vibe
Co-opCouples
Play time
40–90 min
Players
1–5
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#5.811
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Q4How many players does The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac support?
The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac is played by 1–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac take?
A game of The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac takes about 40–90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac for?
The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac?
The Bad Karmas and The Curse of the Zodiac has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.
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