Updated Rulebook Available Now!
Phantom Epoch's rulebook has been updated in anticipation of its 2nd printing. Get the updated rulebook now to see what's changed!
40+ missions
experience adventures across the galaxy with your friends through a 60-80 hour co-op campaign for 1-4 players
4 unique species
build characters from 4* species, each with their own attributes and unique abilities
15 playable classes
begin with one of 5* starting classes, then branch into one of 2 specialized advanced classes, for a total of 15 classes and 136 unique Action cards to build your deck
Game Trays
designed to make set up and put-away take minutes so that you spend your time playing
* some species and classes require expansions
Character Creation + Progression
Build a character that is uniquely yours to fit your preferred playstyle. Starting with the Humans, Gralloks, Slinks, and Volanen* - each with different attribute distributions and their own unique species abilities. Then choose from one of 5* starter classes to begin your adventure. Evolve your starter class into one of of it's two specialized advanced classes to gain access to new abilities and Action cards. Spend Skill Points to build your deck through cards from both your starter and advanced class.
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Grow in fame across the 3 worlds of Berkav, Thespara, and Orbos, unlocking access to more powerful equipment from equipment decks uniquely themed for each world's DNA. Upgrade the Phantom Epoch - your starship and home base - to unlock further paths of advancement and customization by augmenting attributes, gaining new abilities, and more!
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Specialize, or build for versatility. No two playthroughs will ever be the same.
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* some species and classes require expansions
Physical Components
From the box inserts to the mission books, Phantom Epoch has been meticulously designed with the goal of getting your crew into tonight's gaming session as fast as possible so that you spend your time playing, not setting up and putting away.
Campaign Mission Books
Phantom Epoch's dual-mission book system is made of ultra-high quality 300gsm+ cardstock pages. Unique mission maps spread across the pages of both books, which combine to create a lay-flat play area that sets up in seconds.​
Custom HP Tracking Bases
Track HP directly on character and adversary figures. Adversaries bases include condition token holders as well to reduce table clutter and ensure the necessary info is available directly on the play space.
Game Trays by Black Magic
Phantom Epoch includes custom designed organization trays for all game components including a box organizer, starship upgrade and storage tray, character save trays, adversary trays, and a game token storage tray. Every piece has a home.
Gameplay Features
Action Point System
Each round, players will weigh whether they want a powerful turn later in the round, or to play fast and act earlier. At the start of each round, players and adversaries simultaneously select any number of Action cards within their AP limit. AP values of the selected cards determine the turn order for the round, with the lowest total AP acting first.
Adversary AI
Adversaries of Phantom Epoch use a two-deck system to craft unique and powerful strategies for players to overcome. At the beginning of each round, adversaries choose one card each from their Species and Class decks. Using a color-based system, all adversaries of the same type can act from a single draw using unique combinations of actions.
6 Custom Dice
Decide your fate through a basic attack die, or an "all-in" blitz die with higher risks but bigger rewards. Use the accuracy die to shoot past obstacles, and augment adversary decision making with the "decision" die. Plus two super-secret unlockable dice that will further enhance your gameplay experience.
