Setup for 5-Player a Game of Millennium Blades

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Player Setup

Player 1 Seat 1 (Starting player) Starting Items 4 Sell Markers	Base Game Single Card Starter Pack Greendew Bazaar Name: Greendew Bazaar Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Starter Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 9 Cost: 3	Morrey Caardman   /	Pro Player Promo Pack Name: CCOG Expansion: Base Game Type: Pro Player Promo Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 5 Cost: 10	Friendship Cards Name: Morrey Caardman Friendship Expansion: Base Game Type: Friendship Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: n/a
Player 3 Seat 2 Starting Items 4 Sell Markers	Set Rotation Single Card Starter Pack Animal Farm Name: Animal Farm Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Single Card Starter Pack Theme: Book Number of cards: 9 Cost: 3	Shur Wen Na   /	Pro Player Promo Pack Name: Power Curve Expansion: Base Game Type: Pro Player Promo Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 5 Cost: 10	Friendship Cards Name: Shur Wen Na Friendship Expansion: Base Game Type: Friendship Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: n/a
Player 4 Seat 3 Starting Items 4 Sell Markers	Base Game Single Card Starter Pack Brownwall City Name: Brownwall City Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Starter Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 9 Cost: 3	Pritchard Leftfield   /	Pro Player Promo Pack Name: The Cards that Time Frogot Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Pro Player Promo Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 5 Cost: 10	Friendship Cards Name: Pritchard Leftfield Friendship Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Friendship Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: n/a	Deckbuilding Decks 1st Deckbuilding Phase Base Game Single Card Expansion Pack Black Flags Black Waters Name: Black Flags Black Waters Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4 1 of each card (6 total) 2nd Deckbuilding Phase Set Rotation Single Card Premium Pack Develpmental Issues Name: Develpmental Issues Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Single Card Premium Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 5 1 of each card (6 total) 3rd Deckbuilding Phase Mini-Expansion #12: Finaler Bosses Single Card Master Pack Realm of Shadows Name: Realm of Shadows Expansion: Mini-Expansion #12: Finaler Bosses Type: Single Card Master Pack Theme: Realm of Shadows Number of cards: 12 Cost: 6 1 of each card (6 total)
Player 5 Seat 4 Starting Items 4 Sell Markers	Base Game Single Card Starter Pack Bluelake Village Name: Bluelake Village Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Starter Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 9 Cost: 3	Exaltius the Unbeatable   /	Pro Player Promo Pack Name: [Exaltius Hieroglyphic] Expansion: Mini-Expansion #10: Extra Characters Type: Pro Player Promo Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 5 Cost: 10	Friendship Cards Name: Exaltius the Unbeatable Friendship Expansion: Mini-Expansion #10: Extra Characters Type: Friendship Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: n/a
Player 2 Seat 5 Starting Items 4 Sell Markers	Set Rotation Single Card Starter Pack The Great War Name: The Great War Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Single Card Starter Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 9 Cost: 3	Fulton Suitcase   /	Pro Player Promo Pack Name: Top Tier, Top Dollar Expansion: Base Game Type: Pro Player Promo Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 5 Cost: 10	Friendship Cards Name: Fulton Suitcase Friendship Expansion: Base Game Type: Friendship Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: n/a

Store Packs - Shuffle and set in a stack by themselves

Base Game Single Card Core Pack Core Singles Name: Core Singles Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 118 Cost: 3

Mini-Expansion #10: Extra Characters Single Card Core Pack Core Singles Name: Core Singles Expansion: Mini-Expansion #10: Extra Characters Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 3 Cost: 3

Mini-Expansion #2: Sponsors Single Card Core Pack Core Singles Name: Core Singles Expansion: Mini-Expansion #2: Sponsors Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: 3

Set Rotation Single Card Core Pack Core Singles Name: Core Singles Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 25 Cost: 3

Multiverses Beyonder Expansion Single Card Core Pack Whim of Artababaxnias Name: Whim of Artababaxnias Expansion: Multiverses Beyonder Expansion Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 1 Cost: 3

Mini-Expansion #3: Fusion Chaos Single Card Core Pack Core Singles Name: Core Singles Expansion: Mini-Expansion #3: Fusion Chaos Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 3

Multiverses Beyonder Expansion Single Card Core Pack Extra Accessories Name: Extra Accessories Expansion: Multiverses Beyonder Expansion Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 8 Cost: 3

Mini-Expansion #12: Finaler Bosses Single Card Core Pack Extra Accessories Name: Extra Accessories Expansion: Mini-Expansion #12: Finaler Bosses Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 3

Mini-Expansion #4: Final Bosses Single Card Core Pack Core Singles Name: Core Singles Expansion: Mini-Expansion #4: Final Bosses Type: Single Card Core Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: 3

Store Packs - Shuffle Together separately from the Core Singles

Mini-Expansion #11: Extra Sets Single Card Expansion Pack Crafting Country Name: Crafting Country Expansion: Mini-Expansion #11: Extra Sets Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4	Mini-Expansion #12: Finaler Bosses Single Card Expansion Pack Future Proof Name: Future Proof Expansion: Mini-Expansion #12: Finaler Bosses Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: Future Proof Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4	Base Game Single Card Expansion Pack Lightning Bug Name: Lightning Bug Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: TV Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4	Base Game Single Card Expansion Pack Fists of Steel Name: Fists of Steel Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4	Base Game Single Card Expansion Pack Gno Man's Land Name: Gno Man's Land Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4	Base Game Single Card Expansion Pack Sunset Striders Name: Sunset Striders Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Expansion Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 4	Set Rotation Single Card Premium Pack Game of Rings Name: Game of Rings Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Single Card Premium Pack Theme: Movie Number of cards: 12 Cost: 5
Base Game Single Card Premium Pack Xeno X-Over Name: Xeno X-Over Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Premium Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 5	Base Game Single Card Premium Pack Clockwork Empire Name: Clockwork Empire Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Premium Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 5	Set Rotation Single Card Premium Pack Dues Rex Machina Name: Dues Rex Machina Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Single Card Premium Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 5	Base Game Single Card Premium Pack Legend of Tanananah Name: Legend of Tanananah Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Premium Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 5	Mini-Expansion #6: Professionals Single Card Master Pack The Sports Set: Nerdy Stuff for Normies Name: The Sports Set: Nerdy Stuff for Normies Expansion: Mini-Expansion #6: Professionals Type: Single Card Master Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 6	Base Game Single Card Master Pack James Bomb 006 Plus One Name: James Bomb 006 Plus One Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Master Pack Theme: Movie Number of cards: 12 Cost: 6	Base Game Single Card Master Pack Galactic Caboose Name: Galactic Caboose Expansion: Base Game Type: Single Card Master Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 6
Mini-Expansion #11: Extra Sets Single Card Master Pack Fast 3 Name: Fast 3 Expansion: Mini-Expansion #11: Extra Sets Type: Single Card Master Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 12 Cost: 6

Promos

Fusion Promos	Set Rotation Bronze Promotional Pack War of Indines Name: War of Indines Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Bronze Promotional Pack Theme: Indines Number of cards: 6 Cost: 5	Set Rotation Silver Promotional Pack Wandering Warriors Name: Wandering Warriors Expansion: Set Rotation Type: Silver Promotional Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: 7	Base Game Gold Promotional Pack Backers in Charge Name: Backers in Charge Expansion: Base Game Type: Gold Promotional Pack Theme: TV Number of cards: 6 Cost: 9
Prize Support	Mini-Expansion #5: Futures Bronze Promotional Pack Esper X Name: Esper X Expansion: Mini-Expansion #5: Futures Type: Bronze Promotional Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: 5	Mini-Expansion #5: Futures Silver Promotional Pack Esper X Name: Esper X Expansion: Mini-Expansion #5: Futures Type: Silver Promotional Pack Theme: none Number of cards: 6 Cost: 7

Other Setup

Metagame Updates	Base Game Element Metagame Update	Base Game Type Metagame Update
Other Cards	Base Game Venue Cards

Game Flow and Rule Modifications

• Round 1 - Deckbuilding
1. Flip Player Boards to the Deckbuilding side
2. Flip Character card to Deckbuilding side
3. Receive income: 30 Millennium Dollars
4. Deal 3 cards from the Store Deck and 3 cards from the Core Deck to each player
5. Deal 9 cards from the Store Deck to the Store Area
6. Players gather Sell Markers
7. Discard all previous Metagame Update card(s)
8. Reveal a new Element Metagame Update card
9. Draw and reveal the next Venue card
10. Set timer for 7 minutes
• Trades must be even
• Aftermarket
1. Deal 3 cards from the Store Deck and 3 cards from the Core Deck to each player
2. Reveal a new Type Metagame Update card
3. Set timer for 7 minutes
4. Aftermarket is open to buy and sell
5. Set timer for 6 minutes
6. Aftermarket is open to buy only
• End of Deckbuilding
1. Players can turn in one collection for one VPs
2. Loose cards not part of players' decks are moved to their binders
3. Discard all remaining Aftermarket cards
4. Players gather Sell Markers
• Round 1 - Tournament
1. Flip Player Boards to the Tournament side
2. Flip Character card to Tournament side
3. Set current RP to zero
4. Set out their Accessories and Deck Box
5. All singles remain in hand
6. Starting player is the one who placed highest in the previous tournament
• After Tournament
1. Activate all Score effects
2. Award VPs
3. Reveal and players take Promo prizes
4. Discard all cards in the Store Area and replace them
5. Place all cards in their owners' binders
• Round 2 - Deckbuilding
1. Flip Player Boards to the Deckbuilding side
2. Flip Character card to Deckbuilding side
3. Receive income: 30 Millennium Dollars
4. Deal 3 cards from the Store Deck and 3 cards from the Core Deck to each player
5. Deal 9 cards from the Store Deck to the Store Area
6. Players gather Sell Markers
7. Discard all previous Metagame Update card(s)
8. Reveal a new Element Metagame Update card
9. Draw and reveal the next Venue card
10. Set timer for 7 minutes
• Trades must be even
• Aftermarket
1. Deal 3 cards from the Store Deck and 3 cards from the Core Deck to each player
2. Reveal a new Type Metagame Update card
3. Set timer for 7 minutes
4. Aftermarket is open to buy and sell
5. Set timer for 6 minutes
6. Aftermarket is open to buy only
• End of Deckbuilding
1. Players can turn in one collection for one VPs
2. Loose cards not part of players' decks are moved to their binders
3. Discard all remaining Aftermarket cards
4. Players gather Sell Markers
• Round 2 - Tournament
1. Flip Player Boards to the Tournament side
2. Flip Character card to Tournament side
3. Set current RP to zero
4. Set out their Accessories and Deck Box
5. All singles remain in hand
6. Starting player is the one who placed highest in the previous tournament
• After Tournament
1. Activate all Score effects
2. Award VPs
3. Reveal and players take Promo prizes
4. Discard all cards in the Store Area and replace them
5. Place all cards in their owners' binders
• Round 3 - Deckbuilding
1. Flip Player Boards to the Deckbuilding side
2. Flip Character card to Deckbuilding side
3. Receive income: 30 Millennium Dollars
4. Deal 3 cards from the Store Deck and 3 cards from the Core Deck to each player
5. Deal 9 cards from the Store Deck to the Store Area
6. Players gather Sell Markers
7. Discard all previous Metagame Update card(s)
8. Reveal a new Element Metagame Update card
9. Draw and reveal the next Venue card
10. Set timer for 7 minutes
• Trades must be even
• Aftermarket
1. Deal 3 cards from the Store Deck and 3 cards from the Core Deck to each player
2. Reveal a new Type Metagame Update card
3. Set timer for 7 minutes
4. Aftermarket is open to buy and sell
5. Set timer for 6 minutes
6. Aftermarket is open to buy only
• End of Deckbuilding
1. Players can turn in one collection for one VPs
2. Loose cards not part of players' decks are moved to their binders
3. Discard all remaining Aftermarket cards
4. Players gather Sell Markers
• Round 3 - Tournament
1. Flip Player Boards to the Tournament side
2. Flip Character card to Tournament side
3. Set current RP to zero
4. Set out their Accessories and Deck Box
5. All singles remain in hand
6. Starting player is the one who placed highest in the previous tournament
• After Tournament
1. Activate all Score effects
2. Award VPs
3. Reveal and players take Promo prizes
4. Discard all cards in the Store Area and replace them
5. Final scoring
• End Game Scoring
1. Tournament VPs
2. Collection VPs
3. Remaining Money only if you don't have an NPC (1 VP per 5 Millennium Dollars)
4. Friendship Card VPs
5. Tie Breakers: Tournament VPs, then Collection VPs, then Money VPs, then Friendship VPs