How to Play

Objective

Earn the most Breakthrough Points (BP) by completing Trials. Avoid busting from Risk.

Components

• Specialist deck (48)
• Trial deck (36), Risk 1–4
• Asset deck (24)
• Lab dice (8 custom D6)
• Resource tokens (20), Risk markers (12)
• Score pad, player reference cards

Setup

1. Shuffle each deck; reveal 3 Trials face-up as the public queue.
2. Each player starts with 2 Specialists and 1 Asset.
3. Place Resource tokens and Risk markers; set BP target (12 short / 16 standard).
4. Choose a first player at random.

Round Structure

1. Draft — In turn order, take 1 card from Specialists or Assets. Repeat once.
2. Plan — Equip Assets; optionally take 1 Resource.
3. Attempt a Trial — Choose a Trial (hand or public queue). Roll Lab dice equal to team power.
   • Match required icons with dice results; each Specialist can modify one die.
   • Push: re-roll any dice; gain +1 Risk for the attempt.
   • Bust if Risk ≥ the Trial’s limit; no BP, discard 1 used Asset.
   • On success, gain the Trial’s BP/reward; add it to your tableau.
4. Refresh — Refill the public queue to 3 Trials; next player.

End of Game

If a player reaches the BP target, finish the round and tally. Ties: most completed Trials, then most unused Assets.

Solo Mode

Beat the AI lab’s tempo. After your turn, the AI discards the leftmost Trial; if it matches today’s focus icon, discard two.

Downloads

• Download Rules (PDF)

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