PSI The Clans

Players compete against each other the other each playing one of five clans of the PSI Universe. The aim of this strategic boardgame is to enslave at least 2 other Psi Clan Lords or control 16 planets throughout the universe's 5 dimensions. Each Clan begins with owning 10 planets in their own dimension. Each planet begins with no defense. Player collect up to 5 cards each turn and use these to either attack or defend planets in any 5 dimensions. Each attack will cost the player stimuli which can be gained each turn depending on the number of cards that is taken that turn. By basically taking control of enemy planets, player can force enemy players onto a planet where they can no longer escape from. When this happens, the enemy player will become enslaved and must now work together with the attacking player. This is a great feature which prevents players who would normally have lost from being bored while waiting for the game to end. The game features a 5 piece circular board so that the position of the 5 clans can be changed each game. Each player also has a cool stand to place their circular game cards in, and there's a handy little device from which players can slide out new game cards. Van der Veer Games has a playable flash demo on their website and have also just launched an online multi-player version based on the boardgame. Check them out at www.vanderveergames.com