01 / CONNECTION
COVALENT
Interlocking and branching lifeforms that actively seek to join others.
A WORLD BEYOND THE KNOWN
WELCOME TO ELEMALS
BEGIN THE
EXPEDITION.
Across a vast and unstable universe, extraordinary life has emerged from the physical and chemical nature of the elements — the ELEMALS.
Lead your expedition into the unknown. Assemble teams of remarkable Elemals, overcome challenging Sectors, and venture beyond the limits of the known universe.
1–6PLAYERS
10–60MINUTES*
10+AGE
FIELD NOTES 001 / EXPEDITION
01 THE EXPEDITION
DISCOVER.
ADAPT.
OVERCOME.
Every Sector is a new challenge. Every Elemal is a new possibility.
Within a vast and unstable universe, the Elemals are extraordinary lifeforms shaped by the elements. Rival expeditions must adapt to ever-changing conditions, find unexpected combinations and know when to abandon one path in search of another.
Push further than your rivals. Discover what lies beyond the limits of the known universe.
02 ELEMENTAL LIFE
FOUR FAMILIES.
ONE UNIVERSE.
Each Elemal is shaped by a chemical element and belongs to one of four Families. Their unique combinations of Properties form the foundation of every team.
02 / REACTIVITY
IONIC
Reactive forms shaped by opposing charge and electrical attraction.
03 / STRUCTURE
METALLIC
Dense, conductive forms whose parts act together as a cohesive whole.
04 / INDEPENDENCE
NOBLE
Stable forms that resist interaction, reaction and transformation.
03 THE ELEMALS
MEET THE SPECIMENS.
120ELEMALS TO DISCOVER
Discover the 120 Elemals in the game. Every Elemal has six Properties — Density, Surge, Bond, Lifespan, Flow and Mass — that you combine to overcome Sector requirements.
04 PLAYING A ROUND
PLAN IN SECRET.
REVEAL TOGETHER.
In ELEMALS, players don’t take turns — everyone acts at the same time. Each round follows four steps: Commit, Reveal, Resolve and Cleanup.
COMMIT
Secretly choose a Sector Attempt or Recycle. Commit 1–3 Elemals and, optionally, 1 Protocol.
REVEAL
Commitments lock. Recycle your selected cards, or move your Sector Attempt to its target Sector.
RESOLVE
Apply Protocol effects, test Sector requirements, then resolve valid contests using Efficiency and Noble Stability.
CLEANUP
Handle cards according to each attempt’s result, check the game end and restock for the next round.
THE DECISIVE ADVANTAGE
LESS CAN
BE MORE.
Two players target the same Sector. Both attempts meet its requirements. Which team will claim it?
SECTOR CONTEST // TWO VALID ATTEMPTS
TEAM A
EEE
3 COMMITTED CARDSVS
TEAM B
EE
2 COMMITTED CARDSWHO CLAIMS THE SECTOR?
05 SECTOR ATLAS
WORLDS TO OVERCOME.
Every Sector belongs to one of three Epochs: Emergence, Coherence or Dissolution. Each Sector presents its own requirements, with later Epochs offering greater challenges and higher rewards. Claiming a Sector earns you Resonance — the points that determine victory. The more challenging the Epoch, the more Resonance its Sectors are worth.
EPOCH 01
EMERGENCE
The first formations of a changing universe.
◉ 1 RESONANCEEPOCH 02
COHERENCE
Complex structures, new environments, higher stakes.
◉ ◉ 2 RESONANCEEPOCH 03
DISSOLUTION
The edge of stability, where every decision counts.
◉ ◉ ◉ 3 RESONANCE
THE EXPEDITION ZONECHOOSE YOUR
CHOOSE YOUR
TARGET WISELY.
Some Sectors may require a particular Family. Others may challenge the combined Properties of your team. Your team might meet every requirement of a Sector — but will it be the most efficient?
06 TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY
CHANGE THE
EQUATION.
Protocols can alter a named Property on a committed Elemal. A carefully chosen adjustment might be the difference between success and failure.
Precision matters. Protocols add a card to your commitment — and every card counts when valid teams compete for efficiency.
07 YOUR EXPEDITION
EXPLORE AT
YOUR OWN PACE.
Play solo against The Incursion, learn with a short two-player duel, or explore the Standard and Advanced games.
LIGHTNING
2 PLAYERS · 10–15 MIN
Emergence Sectors only; no Protocols or Perfect Stability. The game ends at 2 Resonance.
IMPULSE
2–4 PLAYERS · 20–45 MIN
Emergence and Coherence Sectors only; no Perfect Stability. Play to 7 Resonance or 7 claimed Sectors.
STANDARD
2–6 PLAYERS
Secretly commit your teams, contest Sectors and accumulate Resonance. The Standard game ends at 10 Resonance or 10 claimed Sectors.
SOLO INCURSION
1 PLAYER
Face The Incursion, a simulated rival whose actions are determined by the cards.
ADVANCED
INSTABILITIES
One active Instability each round changes the conditions for everyone. Adapt your tactics as the universe shifts.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
A NEW UNIVERSE
IS WAITING.
Bring your rivals to the table. Build teams of extraordinary lifeforms. Discover the combinations that will carry your expedition to victory.
Launch and ordering details coming soon.
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