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Pyle is an open-source board game where players take on the role of shamans striving to defeat a powerful demon threatening the Lake of Illusions. Through strategy, teamwork, and battles against spirits, players gather resources and unlock abilities to save both their world and the realm of spirits.

• For 2-5 Players: Perfect for small groups.
• Tactical Gameplay: Balance movement, combat, and resource management.
• Customizable Setup: Includes printable game components.
• Replayable: Randomized setup ensures a unique experience every time.
• Open-Source: Modify, adapt, and expand upon the game freely under the CC-BY-NC-SA license.

The self-print set includes:

• 5 player boards
• 5 player tokens
• 100 spirit tokens
• 25 event tokens
• 25 artifact tokens
• 1 game board
• 4 demon cards

You will also need (not included):

• At least two 6-sided dice in different colors (we recommend 10 red and 10 green dice).

1. Setup: Lay out the game board, distribute player tokens, and shuffle tokens as per the instructions.
2. Objective: Defeat the demon before the boss counter reaches its limit.
3. Gameplay:
   • Move around the board and encounter spirits, events, and temples.
   • Collect spirit essence and artifacts to power up.
   • Engage in battles using dice and spirit abilities.
4. Winning: Work together to defeat the demon in an epic final battle!

1. Download the Files: Clone or download the repository.
2. Print and Prepare: Print the provided game materials (player boards, tokens, and cards).
3. Assemble Components: Follow the instructions in the rules file for setup.
4. Play: Gather your friends and embark on your journey!

We welcome contributions from the community! Here are some ways you can help:

• Report bugs or inconsistencies in the game rules.
• Submit pull requests with your custom rules, components, or enhancements.
• Translate the game into other languages.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a branch for your changes.
3. Submit a pull request describing your modifications.

Pyle is released under the CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 License. You are free to share, remix, and adapt the game for non-commercial purposes, provided you attribute the original creators and share your contributions under the same license.

Read the full license here.

Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the development and playtesting of Pyle. Your feedback and support have been invaluable.

Enjoy the game, and may your shamanic journey be successful!