Syncanite Foundation

Syncanite Foundation - The ultimate strategy & conspiracy board game brought to life by Timon Thöne, with visual design by Polarwiesel // M. Rockatansky and TEAM SYNCANITE. This gripping game is inspired by the upcoming novel FLUX – ZUGZWANG by Timon Thöne.

Dive into a world of deep economic strategy and area control with SYNCANITE FOUNDATION, designed for 2 to 4 players (expandable to 6!). Engage in cunning tactics where the tides of crisis can sway your fortunes. Will you spark a war to eliminate your rivals, or ignite a revolution to claim the title of supreme chancellor? The power is in your hands!

Welcome to Syncanite—the embodiment of power. For the masses, it is a vital energy source. For the elite, it holds the key to immortality. As part of the independent trade league, the Syncanite Foundation oversees the mining and distribution of this coveted mineral, ensuring a semblance of political and economic stability. Yet, lurking behind this noble facade lies a secret society of cunning oligarchs, ready to plunge the continent into chaos. How far will you go to seize control?

How to Play: Simple to learn, yet rich in complexity, Syncanite Foundation unfolds through four dynamic phases:

I. Conflict Phase: Claim Regions & Resources
"Only those who dominate can shape the future." — Soric Flasyra, Guardian of the Rhielian Imperium

Each player commands a private army to occupy strategic regions. Claim valuable resources but stay alert! Rival players can outmaneuver your forces, and only clever tactics and clever use of operations will secure your dominance in this phase.

II. Offering Phase: Use Profits for Corruption
"With the right contacts, momentum becomes a method." — Wator Abrius, Chairman of the Tycan Conglomerate

Capitalize on market fluctuations to amass wealth. Trade stocks and use your profits to bid for the allegiance of influential dignitaries, whose powerful effects could change the game’s trajectory. As the game progresses, richer opportunities will arise!

III. Parliament Phase: Manipulate and Assassinate
"When good words are not enough, clearer messages are needed." — Maverid Czylark, Speaker of the Avadian Conclave

Wield your influence to sway parliamentary votes. The number of votes at your disposal is limited only by your cunning. Prevent laws that obstruct your path and push through those that favor your interests. Use all resources at your disposal — from gossip to a well-placed assassination — to undermine your competitors.

IV. Foundation Phase: Pull the Levers of Power
"When the Nations collide, we profit." — Attributed to the founder of the Syncanite Foundation

Leverage your unique Role to steer the continent in your direction. Invest in infrastructure, manipulate democracy, manage media censorship, or control military forces. Prepare yourself for the next conflict phase, where new crises await!

How to Win - Unique Crisis Mechanics: The world of Syncanite Foundation is a powder keg ready to explode. Every decision can incite a crisis, unleashing chaos and new mechanics that create diverse victory paths. Encounter five distinct crises, each offering unique routes to triumph:

Revolution - The Diplomatic Victory
Use your parliamentary influence to instigate a crisis, eliminating competitors to emerge as the rightful ruler of the continent.

Monopoly - The Economic Victory
Liberalize the parliament and privatize institutions to amass wealth. Will you build a plutocratic regime on the ruins of the old state?

War - The Military Victory
Use brute force, disregarding the rules of engagement. Claim victory by defeating all rivals and enforcing the law of the strongest.

Triage - The Hero Victory
Drive up resource prices and prompt a crisis of hunger. Who among you will rise as the savior of the suffering populace?

Tyranny - The Story Victory
Succumb to ambition and aid the Order in its pursuit of power. Stand with the emperor or unite against him to reclaim the Foundation.

Prepare for intense strategic battles, manipulate your foes, and navigate the turbulent political landscape of Syncanite Foundation. The fate of the continent hangs in the balance—will you rise to power or fall into obscurity?