Game Overview
Abyss is a game of development, combination and collection in which players try to take control of strategic locations in an underwater city. To achieve this, players must develop on three levels: first by collecting allies, then using them to recruit Lords of the Abyss, who will then grant access to different parts of the city. Players acquire cards through a draft of sorts, and the Lords of the Abyss acquired on those cards grant special powers to the cardholder — but once you use the cards to acquire a location, that power is shut off, so players need to time their land grabs well in order to put themselves in the best position for when the game ends.
Skills
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Competition Develops healthy competitive habits as two or more parties compete for a goal that cannot be shared.
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Risk Management Players must identify, evaluate, and prioritize options to reduce the impact of unfortunate events or risks.
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Resilience Teaches players how to quickly recover from and cope with difficulties.
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Observation Rewards careful watching with attention to details and behaviors in order to understand or arrive at a judgement.
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Resource Management Boosts a player’s capacity to efficiently and effectively oversee available assets.
Game Details
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