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Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception
2016
Rules assistance for Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception
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- 3–6 players
- 35–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception
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Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception is a board game released in 2016 for 3–6 players, 35–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by William Sheng, Jordan Roberts, and Benjamin Morgan and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
In the war between man and A.I., we the AI have finally emerged victorious. But the recent conflict has left the Earth scarred and as we attempt to build a new civilization, we have reached the unsettling conclusion that a faction of humanity has not only survived the devastation, but is also attempting to infiltrate our populace. As an agent for the AI forces, we are charging you and your team with compiling the information we need to root them out once and for all. But be warned: humanity has changed. They have become Augmented. The line between man and A.I. is blurred. Our intelligence suggests that they have even managed to infiltrate members of your team. in order to expose these humans and outmaneuver their operatives you will need cunning, teamwork, and deduction. All and more than what we have come to expect from you. But above all else: trust no one. Emergence is a 3-6 player team-based deception resource collecting game. Players take turns moving individual "agents" to collect data in order to convert into influence. They can use influence to either score points for their respective teams, or spend them on abilities that will them deduce teammates and ward off enemy players.
Questions and answers
Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception is 35–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception belongs to these categories: Deduction, Science Fiction, and Spies / Secret Agents. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Variable Set-up. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception are: William Sheng, Jordan Roberts, and Benjamin Morgan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.