{"product_id":"duel-of-meloch-board-game","title":"Duel of Meloch Board Game","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo worlds. One battlefield. Four stars to victory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA standalone Stonemaier Games strategy experience bringing Scythe and Expeditions together in one focused duel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your side, disrupt your rival and race across a compact battlefield to claim four stars before your opponent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuel of Meloch brings the worlds and gameplay systems of \u003cstrong\u003eScythe\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eExpeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e together for a tense head-to-head clash in the 1920+ universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne player takes the Scythe side, using its rules and components, including a new faction and player mat. The other takes the Expeditions side, with its own rules and components, including a new mech, character and companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle unfolds across a tight double-sided map with just 10 locations and 2 lakes, creating more direct interaction and making every movement and decision matter. Instead of traditional end-game scoring, both sides race to become the first to place \u003cstrong\u003e4 stars on the Triumph Track\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeloch also has a way of interfering with the struggle. As stars are placed, Meloch cards can give the opposing player new benefits, adding another layer of tension to the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuel of Meloch is a standalone game, so you do not need to own Scythe or Expeditions to play. If you already own either game, however, compatible factions, player mats, mechs, characters, companions and other content can open up even more combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated Automa components and rules are also included for solo play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more of the 1920+ world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlready enjoying Duel of Meloch? Discover the larger world of strategy, factions and engine building in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/scythe-board-game\" title=\"Scythe Board Game\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScythe Board Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRules \u0026amp; How to Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/duel-of-meloch-rulebook-compressed.pdf?v=1788955152\" title=\"Duel of Meloch Rulebook (PDF)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Duel of Meloch Rulebook (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/duel-of-meloch-solo-automa-rulebook-compressed.pdf?v=1788955173\" title=\"Duel of Meloch Solo Automa Rulebook (PDF)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Duel of Meloch Solo Automa Rulebook (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo worlds collide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings Scythe and Expeditions together in one competitive strategy game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tighter battlefield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play across a double-sided map with only 10 locations and 2 lakes, where positioning matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace to four stars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skip traditional end-game scoring and fight to be the first player to complete four Triumph Track categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly asymmetric play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each side uses a different gameplay system, creating very different approaches to the same duel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore direct interaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combat, movement and disruption keep both players closely involved in each other’s plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything needed to play Duel of Meloch is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpands further if you own the originals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible Scythe and Expeditions content can be brought into Duel of Meloch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo support included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Automa components and rules let you take on an artificial opponent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stonemaier Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jamey Stegmaier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt \u0026amp; worldbuilding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jakub Rozalski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competitive strategy board game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with dedicated Automa rules and components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scythe vs Expeditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided rubber playmat with 10 locations and 2 lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVictory condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First player to place 4 stars on the Triumph Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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