Runes of Zun Press Kit
Description
All the fun stuff from a trading card game with the pick-up-and-play of a party game.
"If Magic the Gathering and Uno had a baby, it might look like Runes of Zun." – Dave Balmer, Designer
Runes of Zun is a card-dueling game of magic and mayhem for 2-4 players. It's easy to learn and draws inspiration from collectible card games and deck builders but without all the fuss of collecting or building a deck.
Play as a Runecaster in the realm of Zun. Magic runes from a long-forgotten war fill the land. You are one of few with the gift to control them. With skill and a little luck, you may turn the tide!
Runes of Zun is a physical tabletop game for 2-4 players. But you can try Runes of Zun free on Tabletop Simulator.
Overview
- Familiar trading card game mechanics
- Fast hand-management play style
- Shared deck means even chances for all players
- Deck can be tweaked by adding or removing cards (expansions planned)
- Multiple actions are playable on a turn
- Actions can be enhanced with modifiers
- Reactions can be played to counter actions
Gameplay
- Duel with 2 players, battle royale with 3-4 players, or play 2v2 teams
- Play 3v3 or 4v4 teams, each team with their own deck
- Knock out opponents to win
- Last player standing (or last team standing) wins
- Play-time varies by play style and experience level, but 15 minutes per player is average (so about 30min for a 2 player game)
- Age 10+ recommended
Features
- 60 card deck designed to be cycled during the game
- 15 different types of rune cards
- Complete rulebook (also available as a download)
- 4 HP tracker cards and tokens
- 1 matte finish box with room for expansions
Expansions
Expansions are small packs of cards that let players change the game. Each will have a thematic play-style that takes the game in a different direction. Each expansion is designed and tested against the others to make for a fun and balanced experience.
Adventurous players are also encouraged to build their deck as they want. For example, some cards from expansion A and some from B with some removed from the base deck. Modding to try out new ways to play is part of the design.
The Action Packed Expansion is a curated mix of 18 action cards from the base set players can use to "mod" their deck for more play variations.
The Shadow Tactics Expansion is a new set of cards that center around sneaky and tricky combinations. Think "ninja" meets "wizard".
Future
- Future expansions are planned throughout 2021
- Our own digital version is in the works with release planned for late 2021
Factsheet
Developer
Gobico
Designer
Dave Balmer
Phoenix, AZ
Released
November 2020
Street Price
$29.99 Runes of Zun
$14.99 Action Packed Expansion
$14.99 Action Packed Expansion
$5.99 Promo Card Reprint Set 1
Free shipping to USA
Available from
gobico.com
Videos
We have a 3-minute demo that shows how to play. We also have several play-through videos that let you see all the player hands (using Tabletop Simulator).
Logos and Art
We've got a zip file with PNG files ready for use in your content.
Contact
For more information, please contact Dave Balmer using phone, email, or chat as below. Thank you!