The Artifact (Project) (2013)

The Artifact is a game for 2-5 players where betraying your friends and stealing from them is as important as discovering resources and exploring the cosmos. The Artifact uses an innovative map dynamic which means every game is unique and different. Set in the far-future and featuring startling artwork, over 100 cards, exotic locations and constantly evolving play, The Artifact is a game like no other. Win by strategy, tactics or blind luck! Players can choose from 8 different factions, each with their own ideology, abilities and agenda. Everyone starts from Earth and plays location cards to build the game board and open exploration. This gets larger and more expansive every turn! Moving around the universe, players attempt to capture Artifact Markers from different locations such as planets, derelict ships, spaceports, even Alien colonies! All the while hamstringing other players! Using events, items, special abilities and fuel, players can fight, steal, strand or even send players in the wrong direction, all to achieve the ultimate goal; gain 4 Artifact Markers and begin the Race for the Artifact!