Sancti et Malum half-box

Sancti et Malum half-boxThis solo game of cards and dice can also be played as a team. The game is based on the epic struggle between the Holy and the Evil; the player (on the side of the faithful Angels) tries to defeat the fallen Host of Satan. When the enemy cards are drawn, you choose from your own hand of Holy heroes and charge into battle. Roll the dice and pray for victory and hope that you chose the right Holy warriors for the current conflict. A series of skirmishes

the guards trying to keep them from doing so

will capture it

Average game play is 20-30 minutes

Predator-versus-Prey games are popular in many diverse cultures

but with some unique aspects

The losers are interred in the graveyard while the winners survive to fight another skirmish as the cards cycle through your hand

each player blocking the other while setting up a win

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A simple but challenging little game that has survived for centuries

In all cases

and an educational guide to the stones pictured on the game board