OTHER COMPONENTS
Gather some Atk Dice (6-10), Def Dice (10-12), and
CORE SET (CS) / UNDERTOW (UT)
SETUP
BATTLE MAT, TYRANT, AND DAY COUNTER
Place Battle Mat in center of play area.
Select a Tyrant or draw one at random. You may look at
both sides of the Tyrant Card and familiarize yourself
with its Skills and Tyrant Die effects. Place the Tyrant’s
Card, Chip, and Die to the left of the Battle Mat.
Place the Day Counter Card and Chip (set to 1) below
the Tyrant Card.
ENCOUNTERS
Set aside any associated Tyrant Encounters.
Shuffle the General Encounter Deck (or Solo
Encounter Deck if playing with 1 Gearloc) and draw
Encounter Cards equal to the Day Allotment on the
Tyrant Card minus 3 cards / minus 2 cards. Shuffle
these with the set aside Tyrant Encounter Card(s) and
place them all to the left of the Battle Mat, story side up.
Find Special Encounters 001-003 and place them, in
order, on top of the created Encounter Deck.
Place a randomly chosen Day 1 (001-004) and Day 2
(005-008) Special Encounter card, in order, on top of
the created Encounter Deck.
Optionally, add Cover Card on top of Encounter Deck.
Return other Tyrant, Encounter, and Special Encounter
Cards to the box.
LOOT & TROVE LOOT
Shuffle all Loot and Trove Loot cards separately and
place both decks (chest side up) to the right of the
Battle Mat. Place the Lockpicking Dice nearby. If either
deck runs out, reshuffle discards to create new deck.
BADDIES
Find all Baddies matching the
Baddie Type icons on the
Tyrant Card. Flip them face down, shuffle, and create
1Pt, 5Pt, and 20Pt Baddie Active Stacks.
Also shuffle and add stacks of 3Pt Krelln and
3Pt Mech Baddies into their own piles.
Place these stacks above the Battle Mat. If an Active
Stack runs out of Baddies, reshuffle defeated Baddies.
Return other Baddie Chips to the box.
Place a few stacks of 8-10 Health Chips to the right of
your Baddie Active Stacks.
GEARLOCS
Each player chooses a Gearloc and places their Mat,
Chip (with # of starting Health Chips underneath it),
Initiative Die, and Stat Dice within reach.
Place your Gearloc’s 16 Skill Dice in a Storage Tray
near your Gearloc Mat.
Gearlocs start with any Skills on Gearloc Reference
Sheet with a circle next to their name. Place the Skill
Dice with corresponding numbers into those slots. Start
Counter dice with their “0” side showing, if possible.
BADDIE BQ - IN BATTLE
Effect Dice (2-4 of each type), and Loot Dice and place
them below the Battle Mat. Set the included D6 in this
area as well.
Place the 4 Lane Marker Chips, 4 Baddie Initiative Dice
and Obstacle/Wreckage Chips above the Battle Mat.
Place the Round Counter Die, set to R1, at the top / left
side of the Battle Mat Initiative Meter.
DIFFICULTY ADJUSTMENTS
Adventurer - Use this mode when just starting out and
learning the game.
• Add 2 to your Gearloc’s HP Stat before starting Day 1.
• Gain 1 Training Point before starting Day 1.
• If KO’d during your Adventure, dice in your Locked
Slots remain.
Heroic Adventurer - Use this mode when you have a
basic understanding of the game.
• Add 1 to your Gearloc’s HP Stat before starting Day 1.
• Gain 1 Training Point before starting Day 1.
Legendary Adventurer - Use this mode when you are
ready for the true challenge of TMB / Undertow!
• The ultimate test of Gearloc skill and mettle.
• No training freebies.
• Too Many Bones / Undertow, straight up.
GAME OBJECTIVE
Reach and defeat the selected Tyrant within its day
allotment to win.
GAME PHASES
1. NEW DAY
• Rotate Day Counter 1 day (skip on Day 1).
2. ENCOUNTER PHASE
• Draw an Encounter Card and read it to the party.
• Pick a choice & attempt to successfully complete it.
• If successful, go to the Reward Phase.
• If unsuccessful, skip the Reward Phase and go
directly to the Recover Phase.
3. REWARD PHASE
• Gain your Choice Rewards (listed after each choice)
and any Encounter Rewards (listed at the bottom
left/right corners of the card).
• If rewards include Loot or Trove Loot, draw them.
• If rewards include Training Point(s), use them.
• If rewards include Progress Point(s), record them.
4. RECOVERY PHASE
• Freely trade Loot and Trove Loot within your party or
leave any behind (discard it).
• Make a Lockpicking Attempt on your Trove Loot or
someone else’s.
• Individual Options (each Gearloc may choose 1):
− Rest and Recover: Heal to full HP.
− Search for Better Loot: Discard 1 Loot then roll
6 Atk Dice. For each you roll, reveal a Loot
card. You may keep 1.
− Scout the Area: Roll a D6. On 1-3: Reveal a 1Pt
Baddie; 4-5: Reveal up to a 5Pt Baddie; 6:
Reveal up to a 20Pt Baddie. Once revealed, you
may leave that Baddie face up on top of the
stack or place it on the bottom. There is no limit
to the # of Baddies you can reveal per stack.
ENCOUNTERS
Your party must choose one of the options offered. You
may read the entire card and discuss before deciding.
You must successfully complete the Encounter to earn
its rewards.
A Battle is successful if at least one Gearloc
remains on the Battle Mat after all Baddies are
defeated.
If an Encounter is unsuccessful your party does not gain
any rewards and must immediately move into the
Recovery Phase. Place undefeated Baddies face down
on the bottom of their appropriate Active Stacks.
After an Encounter, discard it (unless it states
otherwise) or, if you earned a Progress Point reward,
stack this card under your Tyrant card with the point
showing.
BATTLE SETUP
WATER BATTLE / LAND BATTLE
Encounter cards use these icons to indicate which side
of the Battle Mat to use.
BATTLE SETUP SEQUENCE
1. Trigger “Before Battle” Effects and Skills.
2. Build BQ and add Obstacles per Encounter Card.
3. Place Top Baddie from BQ in its appropriate Lane
and Battle Mat position (also its HP, Lane Marker,
and Initiative Die). Continue placing Baddies until
there are 4 on the mat or the BQ is empty.
4. Roll Gearloc Initiative Dice. Add them to Ini Meter.
5. Place Gearlocs from their Prep Area onto Battle Mat
in appropriate positions (with existing HP).
6. Set Round Counter Die to R1.
7. Trigger “Start of Battle” Effects and Skills.
BATTLE QUEUE SETUP (BQ)
Unless you have scouted specific Baddies, the BQ
should be assembled face down. Greater Pt Baddies
are placed higher on the stack than lesser Pt Baddies.
Krelln and Mech participate whenever indicated on the
Encounter Card, regardless the Tyrant being faced.
Add - Create BQ as normal then place Krelln on top of
BQ and Mech on bottom of BQ.
Include - Subtract 3 Baddie Pts from BQ for each, then
place Krelln on top of BQ and Mech on bottom of BQ.
Do not use excess if Baddie Pts don’t allow.
If the Encounter Card specifies a Baddie or type, search
the Baddie Active Stacks first, then out of play Baddies.
If the Encounter Card states “BQ: Baddie Pts”, you
create your initial BQ by calculating Baddie Pts. This is
the default BQ setup method if none is stated.
The Encounter Card or Skill modifications may specify
additional requirements that could affect this number.
“BQ: Baddie Pts” Calculation
Step 1: Current Day x Number of Gearlocs in Party.
Step 2: Draw Baddies to equal Baddie Pts using high-
est Pt Baddies when possible.
Step 3: Stack them from highest to lowest Pt value.
The BQ may exceed 4. Additional Baddies will not join
the battle until there are less than 4 Baddies on the
Battle Mat. When that occurs, once the round ends, the
top Baddie(s) from the BQ will join and assume the first
available Lane Marker(s) and Initiative Dice.
Place the Baddie in the Lane matching its Lane Marker
and on the space matching its Attack Form. If occupied,
the Baddie will instead take the first available Baddie
space (starting with Lane 1-4) that matches its Attack
Form. Then, it will try lanes of the other Attack Form.
Each time a Krelln or Mech enters the Battle Mat, roll a
D6 and place it on Starting Position matching that
number. If occupied, choose the next # up in sequence
that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
INITIATIVE METER
In battle, a single turn from each Baddie and Gearloc
makes up 1 full round. Initiative is built downward / left-
to-right on the meter from highest (going first) to lowest.
• The Round Counter Die goes on the top / left
side of the Ini Meter, starting with R1. Increase
to R2, R3, etc., at the start of each new battle round.
• After R5, the Fatigue rounds occur until the battle
is completed. At the start of each Fatigue round,
all units on the Battle Mat lose 1 HP that cannot be
blocked or defended against in any way and all units
may move diagonally.
INITIATIVE DICE PLACEMENT (R1)
• Place the Initiative Die of each Baddie in the Ini Meter
in descending order. Any tie between Baddie Initiative
is decided by Lane priority (ex: a Lane 1 Baddie
would go above / to the left of a Lane 2 Baddie).
• Each player rolls their Gearloc Ini Die to determine
their Initiative. For any Initiative tie involving a
Gearloc, the party chooses who goes first.
INITIATIVE DICE DURING BATTLE (R2+)
• After initial placement, the [#] on Initiative Dice no
longer matters. The Ini Meter placement may be
modified during battle, but always in relation to other
units’ current Ini Meter “spots”.
• All Gearlocs, Tyrants, and 20Pt Baddies who enter
the battle after R1 enter at the top / left spot of the Ini
Meter. All 1Pt, 5Pt, Krelln, and Mech Baddies enter at
the bottom / right spot. Follow R1 rules for any ties.
• Units with their Ini spots modified during the round will
take their new spots only after the round is complete.
BADDIE STARTING POSITIONS
Use the colored positions for Baddies. Melee Baddies
start on Melee positions. Ranged Baddies start on
Ranged positions.
The first Baddie to enter the Battle Mat goes in Lane 1,
the 2nd Baddie in Lane 2, etc. Baddies may change
lanes when moving. Place a Lane Marker Chip
matching a Baddie’s starting lane color under each
Baddie when it enters battle to track them.
KRELLN / MECH STARTING POSITIONS
Roll a D6 and place on matching Krelln / Mech Starting
Position. If position is occupied, choose the next # up in
sequence that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
GEARLOC STARTING POSITIONS
Use the grey positions for Gearlocs. Melee Gearlocs
start on Melee positions. Ranged Gearlocs start on
Ranged positions. Melee-Ranged Gearlocs may start
on either. Gearlocs may start on any Lane and may
even double up on a single Lane.

GEARLOC DETAILS
STATS
Each Stat consists of a Starting Stat (printed on the
mat) which can be increased by using Training Points.
When upgraded, place a Stat Die in the corresponding
Stat Dice slot. The Starting Stat plus the value of the
Stat Die equals the Gearloc’s current (Max) Stat.
Health (HP & Buff HP)
HP is the number of Health Chips currently stacked
under your Gearloc Chip. HP cannot exceed its Max
value. Excess Healing or Regen is lost.
Buff HP is separate from HP and is placed in Gearloc’s
Prep Area. Dmg (not True Dmg) is removed from Buff
HP first. Buff HP is not counted toward Baddie
targeting. Multiple Buff HP may be active at the same
time.
KO’d and Gearloc Revival
Losing your last HP means you are KO’d. Remove your
Gearloc and Ini Die from the Battle Mat. Remove all
slotted Active, Locked, and Backup Plan dice. Use
Recovery Phase to replenish to full HP.
A KO’d Gearloc may be revived during a battle with a
Skill. When revived, set its HP to # shown on the Skill. It
rejoins the battle at the end of the current round,
assuming a Starting Gearloc Position at top / left side of
the Ini Meter.
Dexterity (Dex)
Dex is the total [#] of dice you may roll each turn (any
combination of Atk, Def & Skill Dice).
Dex may also be spent to move. Each space costs 1
Dex to move into. Gearlocs may only move orthogonally
(R1 - R5; all Units may move diagonally after R5) and
cannot move thru other units. Each Dex spent for
movement reduces by 1 the dice you may roll this turn.
Attack (Atk)
Atk is the [#] of Atk Dice available to roll each turn. Each
Atk Die costs 1 Dex to roll in battle. Atk Dice must have
a target before rolled (one target only).
Rolling Skill Dice or Applying Skill Dice to Baddies is not
considered an “Attack” even if Skills do Dmg.
Each rolled Sword is [#] Dmg that may be combined
with other rolled Dmg and applied to a target. An
Attack is “successful” if at least 1 Dmg is rolled. Any
Dmg done to your target via Atk Dice is a “Hit”.
Each rolled Bone may be used in your Backup Plan.
Defense (Def)
Def is the [#] of Def Dice available to roll each turn.
Each Def Die costs 1 Dex to roll in battle.
Each rolled Shield may be placed in an Active slot.
The total [#] of Shields in your Active slots is the [#]
of Atk Dmg you may prevent. Decrease Shields by this
amount. Def Dice must be used for all incoming Dmg
(except True Dmg) first before removing HP.
Each rolled Bone may be used in your Backup Plan.
ATTACK FORM - Melee / Melee-Ranged / Ranged
Melee and Melee-Ranged Gearlocs can target 1
adjacent Baddie each turn. Some Skills may allow
Melee-Ranged Gearlocs to target non-adjacent
Baddies.
Ranged Gearlocs can target any 1 unit anywhere.
EXHAUSTED DICE
Unless otherwise noted, Skill Dice must be Exhausted
when used. Exhausted Dice are no longer available for
the remainder of the current battle. All Exhausted Dice
are unexhausted after battle.
Baddie Skills may force you to Exhaust Atk or Def Dice.
Each die Exhausted in this way reduces your Atk or Def
Stat by 1 for the remainder of the current battle.
TALENTS - Innate & Innate +1
Each Gearloc starts with an Innate talent useable
throughout the adventure. Innate can be upgraded to
Innate+1 by using 6 Bones on your Backup Plan. The
upgrade is useable the rest of the adventure. Keep
Gearloc chip non-star side up until upgraded, then flip it.
TRAINING
Party Training Points are earned through success-
ful completion of Encounters. When earned, each
party member gains a Training Point usable toward a
Stat or Skill Training Attempt. A Training Point gives you
1 Training Attempt for any Stat or Skill.
Training HP, Dex, or a Skill will always succeed. Train-
ing in Atk or Def requires a successful attempt (see
Gearloc Adventuring Guide).
If a Stat Training Attempt is successful, place (or in-
crease by 1) a Stat Die in the slot next to the Starting
Stat to reflect the new modified number. Stat Dice can-
not go higher than 6.
When Training a Skill, place the numbered die from
your Storage Tray in its corresponding slot on your mat.
Stat Dice and Skill Dice from Training remain through-
out the adventure.
PROFESSIONS
A Profession is a set of Skills unique to each Gearloc.
They are listed in the top right corner of the Stat Area.
Corresponding Skills are linked by colored lines.
Starred Skills are always available for Training. Some
Skills have arrows pointing to them and do not have a
star. These Skills must be learned in order, starting with
a Starred Skill and following the arrows. If 2 arrows
point to a Skill, only 1 is needed to unlock it.
You do not need to unlock all Skills in a Profession
before starting another Profession.
CONSUMABLES
Consumable Dice cannot be gained using Training
Points. They are acquired through Loot or certain Back-
up Plans. Some Gearlocs start with them.
Unless otherwise noted, once a Consumable die is
used it is placed back in your Storage Tray.
LOOT
Each Gearloc can hold up to 4 combined Loot & Trove
Loot. When drawing the 5th (or more), immediately
choose 4 to keep and discard the remaining.
If not otherwise specified, during battle Loot &
Trove Loot must be used on your turn. Turn a Loot
card with multiple uses to show it has been used. After
fully using a Loot card, discard it.
Trove Loot should remain “chest” side up until opened
via Lockpicking (see GARG for Lockpicking details).
Used single-battle Loot stays in your Prep Area until
End of Battle. Some Encounters / Campaign Cards are
used as Loot.
Heavy: Counts as 3 Loot.
Permanent: Do not discard when used.
Backup Plan Extensions: Grant additional BP Skills
available as BPs. Using this counts as using your BP.
BADDIES & TYRANTS
There are 4 (6) types of
Baddies: Tyrants, 1Pt, 5Pt,
20Pt, 3Pt Krelln, and 3Pt
Mechs. Each Baddie comes
with its own chip and stats.
1. HP: Place this number of
health chips under the
Baddie.
2. Initiative: Ini Meter
starting spot. Use Baddie Initiative Die to indicate Ini.
3. Attack Form: Melee Baddies can only attack
adjacent (not diagonal) opposing units. If none are
present, they cannot attack this turn. Ranged Baddies
can attack any opposing unit, regardless of position.
4. Creature Type
Undertow-Only Baddies
5. Defense: The [#] of Def Dice this Baddie rolls on its
turn, minus any active Def Dice. Rolled Def is made
active by placing it on top of the Baddie chip. A
Baddie does not need a target in range to roll Def.
Armor - Place (do not roll) Def Dice totaling [#]
when unit enters Battle Mat (use minimum dice).
6. Attack: The [#] of Atk Dice this Baddie rolls against
its target on its turn. Total Sword [#] rolled is [#] Dmg
done to its target. If Baddie has multiple targets,
these dice are rolled separately for each.
7. Skills: These Skills (in black) are always in effect.
8. Backup Plan Skills: These Skills (in blue, with a
Bones icon) trigger if a Baddie rolls at least the # of
Bones shown on the Baddie Chip from all its Atk and
Def Dice rolls combined this turn. If a triggered Skill
requires a target and the Baddie has multiple targets,
the party may choose. These Skills only trigger once
per turn. Rolled Bones do not carry over.
9. Target(s): Determines which unit(s) this Baddie is
pursuing and attacking.
10.Diagonal Movement: Baddies with this symbol
may move diagonally starting in Round 1.
11.Extra Baddies: A Baddie with one of these
symbols adds this many 5Pt Baddies to the
top of the BQ when it enters the Battle Mat.
TYRANTS
A Tyrant Card front shows the Creature Types you
are to use for this adventure and lists the Progress
Points required to challenge the Tyrant. Once you
earn Progress Points equal to or greater than this
number you may choose to face the Tyrant instead of
drawing an Encounter during your next Encounter
Phase. You are not required to challenge the Tyrant the
day after earning the required Progress Points but you
must defeat it before its day allotment is exceeded.
The Tyrant Card back instructs how to setup the Tyrant
battle and explains Tyrant Skills, including its Tyrant
Die. You only need to defeat the Tyrant Baddie to
win this battle. A failed Tyrant battle is handled the
same as an unsuccessful Encounter battle and can be
tried again if you have enough days for another try.
Along with its Atk and Def Dice, each Tyrant with
this symbol on its chip has a unique Tyrant Die
that is rolled each time the Tyrant takes a turn. This die
is only rolled once per Tyrant turn.
MISCELLANEOUS
DAMAGE TYPES
Damage (Dmg)
Can be mitigated by Def Dice or Skills. Applied to Buff
HP.
True Damage (True Dmg)
Ignores Def Dice and Skills that do not affect True Dmg.
Not applied to Buff HP.
EFFECT DICE
Place on a Baddie or Gearloc Chip to show an Effect is
Active. These are the only dice that get placed on
Gearloc Chips.
LOOT DIE
A Gearloc adjacent to a position with a Loot Die may
spend 1 Dex on their turn to pick it up. Immediately roll
it and gain results:
Heal yourself for 2 HP. Draw 1 Loot.
Heal yourself for 2 HP. Acquire Consumable Die of
your choice.
Draw 2 Loot.
Draw 1 Trove Loot.
Shuffle Special Encounter - The Ebonite Doorway
into Encounter Deck. If already shuffled in or
completed, this result does nothing.
Units may be on same position as a Loot Die.
PROGRESS POINTS
Progress Points represent the party’s
advancement toward the Tyrant. Once you earn
Progress Points equal to or greater than this number
you may choose to face the Tyrant instead of drawing
an Encounter during your next Encounter Phase. You
are not required to challenge the Tyrant the day after
earning the required Progress Points but you must
defeat it before its day allotment is exceeded.
TRAINING POINTS
Party Training Points are earned through
successful completion of Encounters. When
earned, each party member gains a Training Point
usable toward a Skill or Stat Training Attempt. A
Training Point gives you 1 Training Attempt for any Stat
or Skill.
Training HP, Dex, or a Skill will always succeed.
Training in Atk or Def requires a successful attempt
(see Gearloc Adventuring Guide).
TAKING A TURN FOR A BADDIE
You may occasionally need to take a turn for the
Baddie. This turn does not replace the Baddie’s normal
turn but is an additional turn taken immediately with that
Baddie.
When taking this turn, treat this Baddie as an Ally.
Gearlocs will move Baddie (up to 2 spaces), assign
target(s), use Skills, and roll Atk/Def dice as shown on
chip. All of these are optional.
BATTLE SEQUENCE
A. Before Battle
B. Start of Battle
C. Start of Round
D. Unit Turns
GEARLOC TURN SEQUENCE
Loot: Unless otherwise specified, Loot can be used
anytime during your turn.
1. Start of Turn / Effects Trigger: Resolve
applicable Effect Dice on top of the Gearloc chip.
2. Move: May use # Dex to move # adjacent
orthogonal spaces (or diagonal after R5).
During water battles, Gearlocs may not
intentionally move into a Krelln Starting Position. If
an Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into
one, it cannot spend Dex in any other way except
to “board the raft” (move out of this position). This
movement costs +1 Dex in addition to the normal 1
Dex movement cost.
Moving onto a position with a Wreckage Chip costs
an additional +1 Dex (total cost up to 3 Dex).
During land battles, Gearlocs may not
intentionally move into a Mech Starting Position. If
an Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into
one, it cannot move to another.
3. Determine Target if Attacking: If your roll
contains Atk Dice or Skill Dice requiring a target,
select target before your roll (see “Attack Form”).
4. Select and Roll Dice: Dex not used for movement
represents how many dice may be rolled from your
pool. Your pool is your current Atk, Def (minus any
Def Dice in an Active slot), and available Skill dice.
5. Resolve the Roll: You do not need to use the
result of any dice roll unless the Profession or icon
rules state otherwise. Unused Skill Dice are
returned to their slot.
After roll, any of these may be done in any order:
• Resolve Target Dmg & Effects: Total and apply
rolled Dmg, and any other Dmg results or effects
from your Skills, to your target.
• Resolve Non-Target Dmg & Effects: Use Skills
that apply to non-Target Baddies or Instant Skills
that do not apply to Baddies.
• Allocate Active, Locked, Backup Plan (BP)
Dice: You may place any rolled Def into open
Active slots. You may place any applicable Skills
into your Active (or Ally Active) and Locked slots.
You may place Bones in BP slots as desired.
Up to 5 total Bones may be stored from turn to
turn. Place them left to right in the order they are
earned. Multi-Bones Dice take up multiple BP
slots (skip slots to show this). Atk and Def Dice
stored as BP do not reduce the number of those
dice available to roll in future turns.
Active Dice remain until used but must be
cleared at end of Battle or if KO’d. Locked Dice
remain from battle to battle until used but must
be cleared if KO’d. Skill Dice in Active and
Locked slots must be Exhausted when used.
You may remove dice from Active or Locked
slots at any time to free up space. Removed Skill
Dice must be Exhausted.
• Use Backup Plan: Only 1 Backup Plan may be
used per turn. Remove [#] Bones to use BP Skill
that costs [#]. Use Bones from left to right. Shift
unused Bones all the way left.
Atk & Def dice used in a BP are removed. Skill
Dice used in a BP must be Exhausted. If the BP
Skill uses only a part of a Multi-Bones Die, the
entire die must be used and unspent Bones are
lost. Bones may remain in your BP until used but
must be cleared at end of Battle or if KO’d.
6. Baddies React: Applicable Baddie skills trigger.
BADDIE TURN SEQUENCE
1. Start of Turn / Effects Trigger: Resolve
applicable Effect Dice on top of the Baddie chip.
2. Determine Baddie’s Target(s): See below.
3. Move: Melee Baddies move up to 2 positions
toward their closest target if not already adjacent to
an opposing unit (see below).
4. Skills: Any Skill for this Baddie that does not list a
specific trigger time resolves now, if possible. For
Baddie Skills that require a target, that target must
be within attack range in order to apply that Skill.
5. Roll Dice: Roll all of the Baddie’s inactive Def Dice
and also roll its Atk Dice if its target is within attack
range. If a Baddie can target multiple units and
they are in attack range, roll its Atk Dice for each.
6. Resolve the Roll: Place rolled Def on Baddie,
apply total rolled Atk to target, and resolve any
triggered Bones Skills.
7. Gearlocs React: Applicable Gearloc Skills trigger.
E. End of Round
F. Repeat C-E Until Baddies or Gearlocs Defeated
G.End of Battle
Successful - Clear all dice from Active and Backup
Plan slots. Dice in Locked slots remain. Place all
Exhausted Skill Dice back in their Skill slots. Place
all Gearlocs, with their remaining HP, in their Prep
Area. Move to Reward Phase.
Unsuccessful - Clear all dice from Active, Locked,
and Backup Plan slots. Place all Exhausted Skill
Dice back in their Skill slots. Place KO’d Gearlocs
in their Prep Area. Place undefeated Baddies face
down on bottom of appropriate Active Stack. Move
to Recovery Phase.
BADDIE TARGETING
A Baddie with this Target symbol will attack the
weakest target (opposing unit with lowest HP).
A Baddie with this Target symbol will attack the
strongest target (opposing unit with highest HP).
The party chooses on ties.
Some Baddies will attack multiple targets (shown by [#]
figures within the Target icon) but will not attack the
same target more than once per turn.
Ranged Baddies do not move and can target any
opposing unit on the Battle Mat.
Melee Baddies always target and move toward the
closest opposing unit. If there is a tie, use its Targeting
value to determine which unit it pursues.
BADDIE MOVEMENT
Melee Baddies will always take the shortest possible
route toward a position adjacent to its target. If no
positions are available adjacent to any target(s), or if
already adjacent to an opposing unit, it will not move.
Units cannot move through other units. Units cannot
move onto or through Obstacles. Baddie movement is
not affected by Wreckage.
Melee Baddies may move up to 2 adjacent, orthogonal
positions toward target per turn (or diagonal after R5).
Baddies with this symbol may move diagonally
starting in Round 1.
Krelln cannot intentionally leave their starting positions.
At the start of its turn, if it has no Gearloc to target, it will
move to the next Krelln Starting Position # up in
sequence. If it then has a Gearloc to target it will attack
as normal. If it cannot target a Gearloc it will attack an
adjacent raft position with no Wreckage.
If an attack on a position is successful (at least 1 Dmg
rolled), add a Wreckage Chip there.
If a Krelln is forced onto raft (through Skills) it can only
move 1 position toward nearest Krelln Starting Position
each turn. Once back in water it may use Skills and Atk.
Non-Krelln Baddies cannot be displaced into a Krelln
Starting Position for any reason.
Mech behave much like conventional Baddies. They
may move onto and through Mech Starting Positions.
Non-Mech Baddies cannot enter Mech Starting
Positions intentionally. If a non-Mech Baddie is
displaced into one, it must use its first movement to
move out of it unless it is adjacent to an opposing unit.
In that case, it may remain and Atk.
KRELLN
Krelln participate whenever indicated on the
Encounter Card, regardless Tyrant being faced.
If adding Krelln, create BQ as normal then place
indicated Krelln on top of BQ.
If including Krelln, subtract 3 Baddie Pts from BQ for
each Krelln indicated then place Krelln on top of BQ. Do
not use excess Krelln if Baddie Pts don’t allow.
Starting Positions
Each time a Krelln enters the Battle Mat, roll a D6 and
place it on Krelln Starting Position matching that
number. If position is occupied, choose the next # up in
sequence that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
In Battle
Krelln cannot intentionally leave their starting positions.
At the start of its turn, if it has no Gearloc to target, it will
move to the next Krelln Starting Position # up in
sequence. If it then has a Gearloc to target it will attack
as normal. If it cannot target a Gearloc it will attack an
adjacent raft position with no Wreckage.
If an attack on a position is successful (at least 1 Dmg
rolled), add a Wreckage Chip there.
If a Krelln is forced onto a raft (through Skills) it can only
move 1 position toward nearest Starting Position each
turn. Once it re-enters water, it may use Skills and Atk.
Non-Krelln Baddies cannot be displaced into a Krelln
Starting Position for any reason.
Water Battles
During water battles, Gearlocs may not intention-
ally move into a Krelln Starting Position. If an
Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into one, it
cannot spend Dex in any other way except to “board the
raft” (move out of this position). This movement costs
+1 Dex in addition to the normal 1 Dex movement cost.
Moving onto a position with a Wreckage Chip costs an
additional +1 Dex (total cost up to 3 Dex).
MECH
Mech participate whenever indicated on the
Encounter Card, regardless Tyrant being faced.
Mech are a type of bot and are immune to Poison,
Weaken, Terrify, Stun, Bleed, and Fatigue.
If adding Mech, create BQ as normal then place
indicated Mech on bottom of BQ.
If including Mech, subtract 3 Baddie Pts from BQ for
each Mech indicated then place Mech on bottom of BQ.
Do not use excess Mech if Baddie Pts don’t allow.
Starting Positions
Each time a Mech enters the Battle Mat, roll a D6 and
place it on Mech Starting Position matching that
number. If position is occupied, choose the next # up in
sequence that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
In Battle
Mech behave much like conventional Baddies. They
may move onto and through Mech Starting Positions.
Non-Mech Baddies cannot enter Mech Starting
Positions intentionally. If a non-Mech Baddie is
displaced into one, it must use its first movement to
move out of it unless it is adjacent to an opposing unit.
In that case, it may remain and Atk.
Land Battles
During land battles, Gearlocs may not intentionally
move into a Mech Starting Position. If an
Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into one, its
first moved position cannot be a Mech Starting Position.
OBSTACLES & WRECKAGE
Obstacle Chips
Obstacles are inanimate objects found in various
Encounters. Units cannot move onto or through
Obstacles.
Obstacles may have HP. Obstacles with HP may only
be attacked by Gearlocs using Atk Dice. Once the last
HP is removed, remove Obstacle from Battle Mat. If an
Obstacle starts with no HP, it cannot be removed.
Baddies will not interact with Obstacles.
Encounters that use Obstacles
have a graphic to show their
type and placement.
Wreckage Chips
Wreckage represents a position on the raft that
has been destroyed. Rafts can only be
destroyed by Krelln.
When a Krelln “wrecks” a position, place a Wreckage
Chip there. Wrecked positions cost +1 Dex for Gearlocs
to move into. Baddie movement is not affected.
If a 5th Wreckage Chip must be placed, the battle is
ended and the Encounter is unsuccessful.
Rafts are fully repaired (no wreckage) at the start of
each new Water Battle.

BADDIE SKILLS & ENCOUNTER TERMS
TMB = Too Many Bones Core Set
UT = Undertow
40D = 40 Days in Daelore
Aggravated (40D) - If any Baddie has been
defeated this battle, this unit gains +2 Atk.
Assault (UT) - This unit’s Atk Stat is equal to its
current HP.
Bleed (TMB / UT / 40D) - Place Bleed
Effect Die on target. This unit takes 1 True
Dmg at the start of its turn (lasts entire battle).
Blind Strike # (UT / 40D) - Before moving, this
unit does # Dmg to strongest adjacent unit.
Break (TMB) - Any Atk Dice used to reduce this
unit’s HP must be Exhausted.
Bribable (40D) - On an opposing unit’s turn, that
unit may discard a Loot to immediately take an
extra turn for this unit (treat as an Ally).
Callous (40D) - This unit can only lose HP from
Dmg dealt by Atk Dice.
Careless # (TMB / UT / 40D) - This unit loses #
HP.
Compound (TMB / UT / 40D) - This unit’s Atk
Stat is equal to the current round # (Fatigue
Round = 5).
Corrosive (TMB) - After this unit attacks (and
Dmg is applied), all remaining Def Dice in
target’s Active slots must be immediately
Exhausted.
Cunning (40D) - Opposing units may only target
this unit if it is the strongest Baddie on the Battle
Mat.
Detonate # (UT) - If this unit is at less than full
HP after moving, it will defeat itself and deal #
True Dmg to each adjacent position.
Disruption (UT) - Advance Round Counter Die
to Fatigue Round at the end of the round.
Dive (TMB) - If the Flight Effect Die is Active on
this unit at the start of its turn, immediately place
this unit adjacent to weakest available opposing
unit (and target it).
Dodge (UT) - This unit’s HP cannot be reduced
with Atk Dice.
Engulf (TMB / 40D) - All Dmg rolled by this unit
also hits all units adjacent to target (including
self) as well as triggers reaction Skills, if
applicable.
Equipment (UT) - When this unit enters the
Battle Mat, roll a D6:
1 or 2 - Piece of Armor: Increase HP Stat by 2.
3 or 4 - Sharpening Stone: Increase Atk Stat
by 1 (place Atk Die on Baddie as reminder).
5 or 6 - Eyeglass: Increase Ini Die by 2.
Flee (UT) - Remove this unit from Battle Mat at
the end of Rounds 2 and 5. If that happens,
closest opposing unit with a Loot must discard 1.
Flight (TMB) - After this unit attacks, place a
Flight Effect Die on it, or if this effect is
already there, remove it. While in Flight, this
unit is Untargetable.
Frenzy # (TMB / 40D) - If # of this unit’s Atk Dice
hit - no - roll # Atk Dice again and deal total
Dmg of both rolls.
Hardy (TMB / UT / 40D) - Any turn this unit
takes Dmg to its HP (including True Dmg) total is
reduced to 1.
Inspire # (TMB / 40D) - The next Baddie on the
Ini Meter takes their turn immediately after this
unit (move their Ini Die) and is granted #
additional Atk Dice.
Lashback # (TMB) - Any turn this unit is
damaged by an opposing unit, this unit will then
do # Dmg back, so long as it was not defeated.
Mischief # (TMB / UT / 40D) - Remove # dice
(player’s choice) from target’s Active Slots before
attacking.
One Mind (UT) - On this unit’s turn, all other
Beast-Type Baddies roll 1 Atk Die against
their target(s).
Persistent (TMB / UT / 40D) - Place this card
next to your Tyrant Card and follow its
instructions.
Poison # (TMB / UT / 40D) - Set or reset a
Poison Effect Die on target to #. Target takes
True Dmg equal to the Effect Die # at the start of
its turn. After applying Dmg, reduce Effect Die by
1 (only 1 Poison Effect Die per target).
Rage # (TMB) - If this unit is not at full HP, it
gains # additional Atk Dice.
Raiding (TMB / 40D) - This unit gains 1 extra
Atk Die for every additional Orc-Type Baddie
on Battle Mat.
Recover # (TMB / 40D) - This unit gains # HP
(up to full) at the start of its turn.
Secrete # (40D) - When attacked by adjacent
opposing unit, add # Poison Effect Die to that
unit.
Self Repair # (UT) - At the start of this unit’s
turn, place Def Dice totaling # on it (up to
stat).
Shock # (UT) - Exhaust # Skill Dice (player’s
choice) from target’s Skills Area (excluding dice
used as counters).
Signal # (TMB / UT) - At the start of this unit’s
turn, add a single lesser Baddie to bottom of BQ
(20Pt signals a 5Pt, 5Pt signals a 1Pt, 1Pt
signals a 1Pt). This skill triggers # times (once
per turn).
Stun (TMB) - Target loses its next turn
(negative effects apply). Place Stun Effect
Die on target.
Submerge (UT) - If this unit would move, instead
roll a D6 and move to # Krelln Starting Position.
Surprise (TMB / UT / 40D) - After setting Ini for
this battle, move all opposing units to bottom of
Ini Meter (maintain their order).
Swap (UT) - At the end of this unit’s turn, it will
switch positions with the closest strongest
opposing unit.
Taunt (TMB / 40D) - Adjacent opposing
units must attack this unit (units with
multiple targets will attack this unit multiple
times). Place Taunt Effect Die on this unit until
the start of its next turn.
Terrify (TMB) - After this unit is attacked,
place a Terrify Effect Die on the attacking
unit until the end of its next turn. If a unit has a
Terrify Effect Die on it at the start of its next turn,
it may not target any Baddies with Skill: Terrify.
Thick Skin # (TMB / 40D) - Ignore the first #
Dmg (no # counts as 1) this unit would take this
turn (does not ignore True Dmg).
Trap (UT) - Land Encounters only. The first
Gearloc to enter the Battle Mat must roll a D6:
1 or 2 - Gas Trap: Roll Poison Effect Die and
apply results.
3 or 4 - Electrical Trap: Cannot use Skills
during Round 1 (use Disable Effect Die as
reminder).
5 or 6 - Barbed Trap: Move down 2 spots on Ini
Meter.
Treasure (UT) - When this unit is defeated,
place Loot Die on its position.
Trickery (UT) - When this unit enters Battle Mat,
immediately add other Baddie: Goblin Guru
(20Pt, from Active Stacks only) to top of BQ.
When 2 Goblin Gurus are on the Battle Mat,
Dmg dealt to one unit is only applied to the other.
Undead (TMB) - The first time this unit is
defeated, place it back on top of BQ. When it re-
enters play, it starts with only 2 HP and its Attack
Dice Stat is doubled.
Untargetable (TMB / UT) - Place Untarget-
able Effect Die on this unit. Until the start of
this unit’s next turn, it cannot be targeted by
opposing units (Baddies with no target on the
Battle Mat will not move).
Weaken # (TMB / UT / 40D) - Place a #
Weaken Effect Die on target. Unit must
reduce its Dex by # next turn (Baddies also
reduce Atk Stat).

CORE SET (CS) / UNDERTOW (UT)
SETUP
BATTLE MAT, TYRANT, AND DAY COUNTER
Place Battle Mat in center of play area.
Select a Tyrant or draw one at random. You may look at
both sides of the Tyrant Card and familiarize yourself
with its Skills and Tyrant Die effects. Place the Tyrant’s
Card, Chip, and Die to the left of the Battle Mat.
Place the Day Counter Card and Chip (set to 1) below
the Tyrant Card.
ENCOUNTERS
Set aside any associated Tyrant Encounters.
Shuffle the General Encounter Deck (or Solo
Encounter Deck if playing with 1 Gearloc) and draw
Encounter Cards equal to the Day Allotment on the
Tyrant Card minus 3 cards / minus 2 cards. Shuffle
these with the set aside Tyrant Encounter Card(s) and
place them all to the left of the Battle Mat, story side up.
Find Special Encounters 001-003 and place them, in
order, on top of the created Encounter Deck.
Place a randomly chosen Day 1 (001-004) and Day 2
(005-008) Special Encounter card, in order, on top of
the created Encounter Deck.
Optionally, add Cover Card on top of Encounter Deck.
Return other Tyrant, Encounter, and Special Encounter
Cards to the box.
LOOT & TROVE LOOT
Shuffle all Loot and Trove Loot cards separately and
place both decks (chest side up) to the right of the
Battle Mat. Place the Lockpicking Dice nearby. If either
deck runs out, reshuffle discards to create new deck.
BADDIES
Find all Baddies matching the
Baddie Type icons on the
Tyrant Card. Flip them face down, shuffle, and create
1Pt, 5Pt, and 20Pt Baddie Active Stacks.
Also shuffle and add stacks of 3Pt Krelln and
3Pt Mech Baddies into their own piles.
Place these stacks above the Battle Mat. If an Active
Stack runs out of Baddies, reshuffle defeated Baddies.
Return other Baddie Chips to the box.
Place a few stacks of 8-10 Health Chips to the right of
your Baddie Active Stacks.
GEARLOCS
Each player chooses a Gearloc and places their Mat,
Chip (with # of starting Health Chips underneath it),
Initiative Die, and Stat Dice within reach.
Place your Gearloc’s 16 Skill Dice in a Storage Tray
near your Gearloc Mat.
Gearlocs start with any Skills on Gearloc Reference
Sheet with a circle next to their name. Place the Skill
Dice with corresponding numbers into those slots. Start
Counter dice with their “0” side showing, if possible.
OTHER COMPONENTS
Gather some Atk Dice (6-10), Def Dice (10-12), and
Effect Dice (2-4 of each type), and Loot Dice and place
them below the Battle Mat. Set the included D6 in this
area as well.
Place the 4 Lane Marker Chips, 4 Baddie Initiative Dice
and Obstacle/Wreckage Chips above the Battle Mat.
Place the Round Counter Die, set to R1, at the top / left
side of the Battle Mat Initiative Meter.
DIFFICULTY ADJUSTMENTS
Adventurer - Use this mode when just starting out and
learning the game.
• Add 2 to your Gearloc’s HP Stat before starting Day 1.
• Gain 1 Training Point before starting Day 1.
• If KO’d during your Adventure, dice in your Locked
Slots remain.
Heroic Adventurer - Use this mode when you have a
basic understanding of the game.
• Add 1 to your Gearloc’s HP Stat before starting Day 1.
• Gain 1 Training Point before starting Day 1.
Legendary Adventurer - Use this mode when you are
ready for the true challenge of TMB / Undertow!
• The ultimate test of Gearloc skill and mettle.
• No training freebies.
• Too Many Bones / Undertow, straight up.
GAME OBJECTIVE
Reach and defeat the selected Tyrant within its day
allotment to win.
GAME PHASES
1. NEW DAY
• Rotate Day Counter 1 day (skip on Day 1).
2. ENCOUNTER PHASE
• Draw an Encounter Card and read it to the party.
• Pick a choice & attempt to successfully complete it.
• If successful, go to the Reward Phase.
• If unsuccessful, skip the Reward Phase and go
directly to the Recover Phase.
3. REWARD PHASE
• Gain your Choice Rewards (listed after each choice)
and any Encounter Rewards (listed at the bottom
left/right corners of the card).
• If rewards include Loot or Trove Loot, draw them.
• If rewards include Training Point(s), use them.
• If rewards include Progress Point(s), record them.
4. RECOVERY PHASE
• Freely trade Loot and Trove Loot within your party or
leave any behind (discard it).
• Make a Lockpicking Attempt on your Trove Loot or
someone else’s.
• Individual Options (each Gearloc may choose 1):
− Rest and Recover: Heal to full HP.
− Search for Better Loot: Discard 1 Loot then roll
6 Atk Dice. For each you roll, reveal a Loot
card. You may keep 1.
− Scout the Area: Roll a D6. On 1-3: Reveal a 1Pt
Baddie; 4-5: Reveal up to a 5Pt Baddie; 6:
Reveal up to a 20Pt Baddie. Once revealed, you
may leave that Baddie face up on top of the
stack or place it on the bottom. There is no limit
to the # of Baddies you can reveal per stack.
ENCOUNTERS
Your party must choose one of the options offered. You
may read the entire card and discuss before deciding.
You must successfully complete the Encounter to earn
its rewards.
A Battle is successful if at least one Gearloc
remains on the Battle Mat after all Baddies are
defeated.
If an Encounter is unsuccessful your party does not gain
any rewards and must immediately move into the
Recovery Phase. Place undefeated Baddies face down
on the bottom of their appropriate Active Stacks.
After an Encounter, discard it (unless it states
otherwise) or, if you earned a Progress Point reward,
stack this card under your Tyrant card with the point
showing.
BATTLE SETUP
WATER BATTLE / LAND BATTLE
Encounter cards use these icons to indicate which side
of the Battle Mat to use.
BATTLE SETUP SEQUENCE
1. Trigger “Before Battle” Effects and Skills.
2. Build BQ and add Obstacles per Encounter Card.
3. Place Top Baddie from BQ in its appropriate Lane
and Battle Mat position (also its HP, Lane Marker,
and Initiative Die). Continue placing Baddies until
there are 4 on the mat or the BQ is empty.
4. Roll Gearloc Initiative Dice. Add them to Ini Meter.
5. Place Gearlocs from their Prep Area onto Battle Mat
in appropriate positions (with existing HP).
6. Set Round Counter Die to R1.
7. Trigger “Start of Battle” Effects and Skills.
BATTLE QUEUE SETUP (BQ)
Unless you have scouted specific Baddies, the BQ
should be assembled face down. Greater Pt Baddies
are placed higher on the stack than lesser Pt Baddies.
Krelln and Mech participate whenever indicated on the
Encounter Card, regardless the Tyrant being faced.
Add - Create BQ as normal then place Krelln on top of
BQ and Mech on bottom of BQ.
Include - Subtract 3 Baddie Pts from BQ for each, then
place Krelln on top of BQ and Mech on bottom of BQ.
Do not use excess if Baddie Pts don’t allow.
If the Encounter Card specifies a Baddie or type, search
the Baddie Active Stacks first, then out of play Baddies.
If the Encounter Card states “BQ: Baddie Pts”, you
create your initial BQ by calculating Baddie Pts. This is
the default BQ setup method if none is stated.
The Encounter Card or Skill modifications may specify
additional requirements that could affect this number.
“BQ: Baddie Pts” Calculation
Step 1: Current Day x Number of Gearlocs in Party.
Step 2: Draw Baddies to equal Baddie Pts using high-
est Pt Baddies when possible.
Step 3: Stack them from highest to lowest Pt value.
BADDIE BQ - IN BATTLE
The BQ may exceed 4. Additional Baddies will not join
the battle until there are less than 4 Baddies on the
Battle Mat. When that occurs, once the round ends, the
top Baddie(s) from the BQ will join and assume the first
available Lane Marker(s) and Initiative Dice.
Place the Baddie in the Lane matching its Lane Marker
and on the space matching its Attack Form. If occupied,
the Baddie will instead take the first available Baddie
space (starting with Lane 1-4) that matches its Attack
Form. Then, it will try lanes of the other Attack Form.
Each time a Krelln or Mech enters the Battle Mat, roll a
D6 and place it on Starting Position matching that
number. If occupied, choose the next # up in sequence
that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
INITIATIVE METER
In battle, a single turn from each Baddie and Gearloc
makes up 1 full round. Initiative is built downward / left-
to-right on the meter from highest (going first) to lowest.
• The Round Counter Die goes on the top / left
side of the Ini Meter, starting with R1. Increase
to R2, R3, etc., at the start of each new battle round.
• After R5, the Fatigue rounds occur until the battle
is completed. At the start of each Fatigue round,
all units on the Battle Mat lose 1 HP that cannot be
blocked or defended against in any way and all units
may move diagonally.
INITIATIVE DICE PLACEMENT (R1)
• Place the Initiative Die of each Baddie in the Ini Meter
in descending order. Any tie between Baddie Initiative
is decided by Lane priority (ex: a Lane 1 Baddie
would go above / to the left of a Lane 2 Baddie).
• Each player rolls their Gearloc Ini Die to determine
their Initiative. For any Initiative tie involving a
Gearloc, the party chooses who goes first.
INITIATIVE DICE DURING BATTLE (R2+)
• After initial placement, the [#] on Initiative Dice no
longer matters. The Ini Meter placement may be
modified during battle, but always in relation to other
units’ current Ini Meter “spots”.
• All Gearlocs, Tyrants, and 20Pt Baddies who enter
the battle after R1 enter at the top / left spot of the Ini
Meter. All 1Pt, 5Pt, Krelln, and Mech Baddies enter at
the bottom / right spot. Follow R1 rules for any ties.
• Units with their Ini spots modified during the round will
take their new spots only after the round is complete.
BADDIE STARTING POSITIONS
Use the colored positions for Baddies. Melee Baddies
start on Melee positions. Ranged Baddies start on
Ranged positions.
The first Baddie to enter the Battle Mat goes in Lane 1,
the 2nd Baddie in Lane 2, etc. Baddies may change
lanes when moving. Place a Lane Marker Chip
matching a Baddie’s starting lane color under each
Baddie when it enters battle to track them.
KRELLN / MECH STARTING POSITIONS
Roll a D6 and place on matching Krelln / Mech Starting
Position. If position is occupied, choose the next # up in
sequence that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
GEARLOC STARTING POSITIONS
Use the grey positions for Gearlocs. Melee Gearlocs
start on Melee positions. Ranged Gearlocs start on
Ranged positions. Melee-Ranged Gearlocs may start
on either. Gearlocs may start on any Lane and may
even double up on a single Lane.

GEARLOC DETAILS
STATS
Each Stat consists of a Starting Stat (printed on the
mat) which can be increased by using Training Points.
When upgraded, place a Stat Die in the corresponding
Stat Dice slot. The Starting Stat plus the value of the
Stat Die equals the Gearloc’s current (Max) Stat.
Health (HP & Buff HP)
HP is the number of Health Chips currently stacked
under your Gearloc Chip. HP cannot exceed its Max
value. Excess Healing or Regen is lost.
Buff HP is separate from HP and is placed in Gearloc’s
Prep Area. Dmg (not True Dmg) is removed from Buff
HP first. Buff HP is not counted toward Baddie
targeting. Multiple Buff HP may be active at the same
time.
KO’d and Gearloc Revival
Losing your last HP means you are KO’d. Remove your
Gearloc and Ini Die from the Battle Mat. Remove all
slotted Active, Locked, and Backup Plan dice. Use
Recovery Phase to replenish to full HP.
A KO’d Gearloc may be revived during a battle with a
Skill. When revived, set its HP to # shown on the Skill. It
rejoins the battle at the end of the current round,
assuming a Starting Gearloc Position at top / left side of
the Ini Meter.
Dexterity (Dex)
Dex is the total [#] of dice you may roll each turn (any
combination of Atk, Def & Skill Dice).
Dex may also be spent to move. Each space costs 1
Dex to move into. Gearlocs may only move orthogonally
(R1 - R5; all Units may move diagonally after R5) and
cannot move thru other units. Each Dex spent for
movement reduces by 1 the dice you may roll this turn.
Attack (Atk)
Atk is the [#] of Atk Dice available to roll each turn. Each
Atk Die costs 1 Dex to roll in battle. Atk Dice must have
a target before rolled (one target only).
Rolling Skill Dice or Applying Skill Dice to Baddies is not
considered an “Attack” even if Skills do Dmg.
Each rolled Sword is [#] Dmg that may be combined
with other rolled Dmg and applied to a target. An
Attack is “successful” if at least 1 Dmg is rolled. Any
Dmg done to your target via Atk Dice is a “Hit”.
Each rolled Bone may be used in your Backup Plan.
Defense (Def)
Def is the [#] of Def Dice available to roll each turn.
Each Def Die costs 1 Dex to roll in battle.
Each rolled Shield may be placed in an Active slot.
The total [#] of Shields in your Active slots is the [#]
of Atk Dmg you may prevent. Decrease Shields by this
amount. Def Dice must be used for all incoming Dmg
(except True Dmg) first before removing HP.
Each rolled Bone may be used in your Backup Plan.
ATTACK FORM - Melee / Melee-Ranged / Ranged
Melee and Melee-Ranged Gearlocs can target 1
adjacent Baddie each turn. Some Skills may allow
Melee-Ranged Gearlocs to target non-adjacent
Baddies.
Ranged Gearlocs can target any 1 unit anywhere.
EXHAUSTED DICE
Unless otherwise noted, Skill Dice must be Exhausted
when used. Exhausted Dice are no longer available for
the remainder of the current battle. All Exhausted Dice
are unexhausted after battle.
Baddie Skills may force you to Exhaust Atk or Def Dice.
Each die Exhausted in this way reduces your Atk or Def
Stat by 1 for the remainder of the current battle.
TALENTS - Innate & Innate +1
Each Gearloc starts with an Innate talent useable
throughout the adventure. Innate can be upgraded to
Innate+1 by using 6 Bones on your Backup Plan. The
upgrade is useable the rest of the adventure. Keep
Gearloc chip non-star side up until upgraded, then flip it.
TRAINING
Party Training Points are earned through success-
ful completion of Encounters. When earned, each
party member gains a Training Point usable toward a
Stat or Skill Training Attempt. A Training Point gives you
1 Training Attempt for any Stat or Skill.
Training HP, Dex, or a Skill will always succeed. Train-
ing in Atk or Def requires a successful attempt (see
Gearloc Adventuring Guide).
If a Stat Training Attempt is successful, place (or in-
crease by 1) a Stat Die in the slot next to the Starting
Stat to reflect the new modified number. Stat Dice can-
not go higher than 6.
When Training a Skill, place the numbered die from
your Storage Tray in its corresponding slot on your mat.
Stat Dice and Skill Dice from Training remain through-
out the adventure.
PROFESSIONS
A Profession is a set of Skills unique to each Gearloc.
They are listed in the top right corner of the Stat Area.
Corresponding Skills are linked by colored lines.
Starred Skills are always available for Training. Some
Skills have arrows pointing to them and do not have a
star. These Skills must be learned in order, starting with
a Starred Skill and following the arrows. If 2 arrows
point to a Skill, only 1 is needed to unlock it.
You do not need to unlock all Skills in a Profession
before starting another Profession.
CONSUMABLES
Consumable Dice cannot be gained using Training
Points. They are acquired through Loot or certain Back-
up Plans. Some Gearlocs start with them.
Unless otherwise noted, once a Consumable die is
used it is placed back in your Storage Tray.
LOOT
Each Gearloc can hold up to 4 combined Loot & Trove
Loot. When drawing the 5th (or more), immediately
choose 4 to keep and discard the remaining.
If not otherwise specified, during battle Loot &
Trove Loot must be used on your turn. Turn a Loot
card with multiple uses to show it has been used. After
fully using a Loot card, discard it.
Trove Loot should remain “chest” side up until opened
via Lockpicking (see GARG for Lockpicking details).
Used single-battle Loot stays in your Prep Area until
End of Battle. Some Encounters / Campaign Cards are
used as Loot.
Heavy: Counts as 3 Loot.
Permanent: Do not discard when used.
Backup Plan Extensions: Grant additional BP Skills
available as BPs. Using this counts as using your BP.
BADDIES & TYRANTS
There are 4 (6) types of
Baddies: Tyrants, 1Pt, 5Pt,
20Pt, 3Pt Krelln, and 3Pt
Mechs. Each Baddie comes
with its own chip and stats.
1. HP: Place this number of
health chips under the
Baddie.
2. Initiative: Ini Meter
starting spot. Use Baddie Initiative Die to indicate Ini.
3. Attack Form: Melee Baddies can only attack
adjacent (not diagonal) opposing units. If none are
present, they cannot attack this turn. Ranged Baddies
can attack any opposing unit, regardless of position.
4. Creature Type
Undertow-Only Baddies
5. Defense: The [#] of Def Dice this Baddie rolls on its
turn, minus any active Def Dice. Rolled Def is made
active by placing it on top of the Baddie chip. A
Baddie does not need a target in range to roll Def.
Armor - Place (do not roll) Def Dice totaling [#]
when unit enters Battle Mat (use minimum dice).
6. Attack: The [#] of Atk Dice this Baddie rolls against
its target on its turn. Total Sword [#] rolled is [#] Dmg
done to its target. If Baddie has multiple targets,
these dice are rolled separately for each.
7. Skills: These Skills (in black) are always in effect.
8. Backup Plan Skills: These Skills (in blue, with a
Bones icon) trigger if a Baddie rolls at least the # of
Bones shown on the Baddie Chip from all its Atk and
Def Dice rolls combined this turn. If a triggered Skill
requires a target and the Baddie has multiple targets,
the party may choose. These Skills only trigger once
per turn. Rolled Bones do not carry over.
9. Target(s): Determines which unit(s) this Baddie is
pursuing and attacking.
10.Diagonal Movement: Baddies with this symbol
may move diagonally starting in Round 1.
11.Extra Baddies: A Baddie with one of these
symbols adds this many 5Pt Baddies to the
top of the BQ when it enters the Battle Mat.
TYRANTS
A Tyrant Card front shows the Creature Types you
are to use for this adventure and lists the Progress
Points required to challenge the Tyrant. Once you
earn Progress Points equal to or greater than this
number you may choose to face the Tyrant instead of
drawing an Encounter during your next Encounter
Phase. You are not required to challenge the Tyrant the
day after earning the required Progress Points but you
must defeat it before its day allotment is exceeded.
The Tyrant Card back instructs how to setup the Tyrant
battle and explains Tyrant Skills, including its Tyrant
Die. You only need to defeat the Tyrant Baddie to
win this battle. A failed Tyrant battle is handled the
same as an unsuccessful Encounter battle and can be
tried again if you have enough days for another try.
Along with its Atk and Def Dice, each Tyrant with
this symbol on its chip has a unique Tyrant Die
that is rolled each time the Tyrant takes a turn. This die
is only rolled once per Tyrant turn.
MISCELLANEOUS
DAMAGE TYPES
Damage (Dmg)
Can be mitigated by Def Dice or Skills. Applied to Buff
HP.
True Damage (True Dmg)
Ignores Def Dice and Skills that do not affect True Dmg.
Not applied to Buff HP.
EFFECT DICE
Place on a Baddie or Gearloc Chip to show an Effect is
Active. These are the only dice that get placed on
Gearloc Chips.
LOOT DIE
A Gearloc adjacent to a position with a Loot Die may
spend 1 Dex on their turn to pick it up. Immediately roll
it and gain results:
Heal yourself for 2 HP. Draw 1 Loot.
Heal yourself for 2 HP. Acquire Consumable Die of
your choice.
Draw 2 Loot.
Draw 1 Trove Loot.
Shuffle Special Encounter - The Ebonite Doorway
into Encounter Deck. If already shuffled in or
completed, this result does nothing.
Units may be on same position as a Loot Die.
PROGRESS POINTS
Progress Points represent the party’s
advancement toward the Tyrant. Once you earn
Progress Points equal to or greater than this number
you may choose to face the Tyrant instead of drawing
an Encounter during your next Encounter Phase. You
are not required to challenge the Tyrant the day after
earning the required Progress Points but you must
defeat it before its day allotment is exceeded.
TRAINING POINTS
Party Training Points are earned through
successful completion of Encounters. When
earned, each party member gains a Training Point
usable toward a Skill or Stat Training Attempt. A
Training Point gives you 1 Training Attempt for any Stat
or Skill.
Training HP, Dex, or a Skill will always succeed.
Training in Atk or Def requires a successful attempt
(see Gearloc Adventuring Guide).
TAKING A TURN FOR A BADDIE
You may occasionally need to take a turn for the
Baddie. This turn does not replace the Baddie’s normal
turn but is an additional turn taken immediately with that
Baddie.
When taking this turn, treat this Baddie as an Ally.
Gearlocs will move Baddie (up to 2 spaces), assign
target(s), use Skills, and roll Atk/Def dice as shown on
chip. All of these are optional.
BATTLE SEQUENCE
A. Before Battle
B. Start of Battle
C. Start of Round
D. Unit Turns
GEARLOC TURN SEQUENCE
Loot: Unless otherwise specified, Loot can be used
anytime during your turn.
1. Start of Turn / Effects Trigger: Resolve
applicable Effect Dice on top of the Gearloc chip.
2. Move: May use # Dex to move # adjacent
orthogonal spaces (or diagonal after R5).
During water battles, Gearlocs may not
intentionally move into a Krelln Starting Position. If
an Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into
one, it cannot spend Dex in any other way except
to “board the raft” (move out of this position). This
movement costs +1 Dex in addition to the normal 1
Dex movement cost.
Moving onto a position with a Wreckage Chip costs
an additional +1 Dex (total cost up to 3 Dex).
During land battles, Gearlocs may not
intentionally move into a Mech Starting Position. If
an Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into
one, it cannot move to another.
3. Determine Target if Attacking: If your roll
contains Atk Dice or Skill Dice requiring a target,
select target before your roll (see “Attack Form”).
4. Select and Roll Dice: Dex not used for movement
represents how many dice may be rolled from your
pool. Your pool is your current Atk, Def (minus any
Def Dice in an Active slot), and available Skill dice.
5. Resolve the Roll: You do not need to use the
result of any dice roll unless the Profession or icon
rules state otherwise. Unused Skill Dice are
returned to their slot.
After roll, any of these may be done in any order:
• Resolve Target Dmg & Effects: Total and apply
rolled Dmg, and any other Dmg results or effects
from your Skills, to your target.
• Resolve Non-Target Dmg & Effects: Use Skills
that apply to non-Target Baddies or Instant Skills
that do not apply to Baddies.
• Allocate Active, Locked, Backup Plan (BP)
Dice: You may place any rolled Def into open
Active slots. You may place any applicable Skills
into your Active (or Ally Active) and Locked slots.
You may place Bones in BP slots as desired.
Up to 5 total Bones may be stored from turn to
turn. Place them left to right in the order they are
earned. Multi-Bones Dice take up multiple BP
slots (skip slots to show this). Atk and Def Dice
stored as BP do not reduce the number of those
dice available to roll in future turns.
Active Dice remain until used but must be
cleared at end of Battle or if KO’d. Locked Dice
remain from battle to battle until used but must
be cleared if KO’d. Skill Dice in Active and
Locked slots must be Exhausted when used.
You may remove dice from Active or Locked
slots at any time to free up space. Removed Skill
Dice must be Exhausted.
• Use Backup Plan: Only 1 Backup Plan may be
used per turn. Remove [#] Bones to use BP Skill
that costs [#]. Use Bones from left to right. Shift
unused Bones all the way left.
Atk & Def dice used in a BP are removed. Skill
Dice used in a BP must be Exhausted. If the BP
Skill uses only a part of a Multi-Bones Die, the
entire die must be used and unspent Bones are
lost. Bones may remain in your BP until used but
must be cleared at end of Battle or if KO’d.
6. Baddies React: Applicable Baddie skills trigger.
BADDIE TURN SEQUENCE
1. Start of Turn / Effects Trigger: Resolve
applicable Effect Dice on top of the Baddie chip.
2. Determine Baddie’s Target(s): See below.
3. Move: Melee Baddies move up to 2 positions
toward their closest target if not already adjacent to
an opposing unit (see below).
4. Skills: Any Skill for this Baddie that does not list a
specific trigger time resolves now, if possible. For
Baddie Skills that require a target, that target must
be within attack range in order to apply that Skill.
5. Roll Dice: Roll all of the Baddie’s inactive Def Dice
and also roll its Atk Dice if its target is within attack
range. If a Baddie can target multiple units and
they are in attack range, roll its Atk Dice for each.
6. Resolve the Roll: Place rolled Def on Baddie,
apply total rolled Atk to target, and resolve any
triggered Bones Skills.
7. Gearlocs React: Applicable Gearloc Skills trigger.
E. End of Round
F. Repeat C-E Until Baddies or Gearlocs Defeated
G.End of Battle
Successful - Clear all dice from Active and Backup
Plan slots. Dice in Locked slots remain. Place all
Exhausted Skill Dice back in their Skill slots. Place
all Gearlocs, with their remaining HP, in their Prep
Area. Move to Reward Phase.
Unsuccessful - Clear all dice from Active, Locked,
and Backup Plan slots. Place all Exhausted Skill
Dice back in their Skill slots. Place KO’d Gearlocs
in their Prep Area. Place undefeated Baddies face
down on bottom of appropriate Active Stack. Move
to Recovery Phase.
BADDIE TARGETING
A Baddie with this Target symbol will attack the
weakest target (opposing unit with lowest HP).
A Baddie with this Target symbol will attack the
strongest target (opposing unit with highest HP).
The party chooses on ties.
Some Baddies will attack multiple targets (shown by [#]
figures within the Target icon) but will not attack the
same target more than once per turn.
Ranged Baddies do not move and can target any
opposing unit on the Battle Mat.
Melee Baddies always target and move toward the
closest opposing unit. If there is a tie, use its Targeting
value to determine which unit it pursues.
BADDIE MOVEMENT
Melee Baddies will always take the shortest possible
route toward a position adjacent to its target. If no
positions are available adjacent to any target(s), or if
already adjacent to an opposing unit, it will not move.
Units cannot move through other units. Units cannot
move onto or through Obstacles. Baddie movement is
not affected by Wreckage.
Melee Baddies may move up to 2 adjacent, orthogonal
positions toward target per turn (or diagonal after R5).
Baddies with this symbol may move diagonally
starting in Round 1.
Krelln cannot intentionally leave their starting positions.
At the start of its turn, if it has no Gearloc to target, it will
move to the next Krelln Starting Position # up in
sequence. If it then has a Gearloc to target it will attack
as normal. If it cannot target a Gearloc it will attack an
adjacent raft position with no Wreckage.
If an attack on a position is successful (at least 1 Dmg
rolled), add a Wreckage Chip there.
If a Krelln is forced onto raft (through Skills) it can only
move 1 position toward nearest Krelln Starting Position
each turn. Once back in water it may use Skills and Atk.
Non-Krelln Baddies cannot be displaced into a Krelln
Starting Position for any reason.
Mech behave much like conventional Baddies. They
may move onto and through Mech Starting Positions.
Non-Mech Baddies cannot enter Mech Starting
Positions intentionally. If a non-Mech Baddie is
displaced into one, it must use its first movement to
move out of it unless it is adjacent to an opposing unit.
In that case, it may remain and Atk.
KRELLN
Krelln participate whenever indicated on the
Encounter Card, regardless Tyrant being faced.
If adding Krelln, create BQ as normal then place
indicated Krelln on top of BQ.
If including Krelln, subtract 3 Baddie Pts from BQ for
each Krelln indicated then place Krelln on top of BQ. Do
not use excess Krelln if Baddie Pts don’t allow.
Starting Positions
Each time a Krelln enters the Battle Mat, roll a D6 and
place it on Krelln Starting Position matching that
number. If position is occupied, choose the next # up in
sequence that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
In Battle
Krelln cannot intentionally leave their starting positions.
At the start of its turn, if it has no Gearloc to target, it will
move to the next Krelln Starting Position # up in
sequence. If it then has a Gearloc to target it will attack
as normal. If it cannot target a Gearloc it will attack an
adjacent raft position with no Wreckage.
If an attack on a position is successful (at least 1 Dmg
rolled), add a Wreckage Chip there.
If a Krelln is forced onto a raft (through Skills) it can only
move 1 position toward nearest Starting Position each
turn. Once it re-enters water, it may use Skills and Atk.
Non-Krelln Baddies cannot be displaced into a Krelln
Starting Position for any reason.
Water Battles
During water battles, Gearlocs may not intention-
ally move into a Krelln Starting Position. If an
Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into one, it
cannot spend Dex in any other way except to “board the
raft” (move out of this position). This movement costs
+1 Dex in addition to the normal 1 Dex movement cost.
Moving onto a position with a Wreckage Chip costs an
additional +1 Dex (total cost up to 3 Dex).
MECH
Mech participate whenever indicated on the
Encounter Card, regardless Tyrant being faced.
Mech are a type of bot and are immune to Poison,
Weaken, Terrify, Stun, Bleed, and Fatigue.
If adding Mech, create BQ as normal then place
indicated Mech on bottom of BQ.
If including Mech, subtract 3 Baddie Pts from BQ for
each Mech indicated then place Mech on bottom of BQ.
Do not use excess Mech if Baddie Pts don’t allow.
Starting Positions
Each time a Mech enters the Battle Mat, roll a D6 and
place it on Mech Starting Position matching that
number. If position is occupied, choose the next # up in
sequence that is available (if 6 is occupied, go to 1).
In Battle
Mech behave much like conventional Baddies. They
may move onto and through Mech Starting Positions.
Non-Mech Baddies cannot enter Mech Starting
Positions intentionally. If a non-Mech Baddie is
displaced into one, it must use its first movement to
move out of it unless it is adjacent to an opposing unit.
In that case, it may remain and Atk.
Land Battles
During land battles, Gearlocs may not intentionally
move into a Mech Starting Position. If an
Encounter or Baddie Skill forces a Gearloc into one, its
first moved position cannot be a Mech Starting Position.
OBSTACLES & WRECKAGE
Obstacle Chips
Obstacles are inanimate objects found in various
Encounters. Units cannot move onto or through
Obstacles.
Obstacles may have HP. Obstacles with HP may only
be attacked by Gearlocs using Atk Dice. Once the last
HP is removed, remove Obstacle from Battle Mat. If an
Obstacle starts with no HP, it cannot be removed.
Baddies will not interact with Obstacles.
Encounters that use Obstacles
have a graphic to show their
type and placement.
Wreckage Chips
Wreckage represents a position on the raft that
has been destroyed. Rafts can only be
destroyed by Krelln.
When a Krelln “wrecks” a position, place a Wreckage
Chip there. Wrecked positions cost +1 Dex for Gearlocs
to move into. Baddie movement is not affected.
If a 5th Wreckage Chip must be placed, the battle is
ended and the Encounter is unsuccessful.
Rafts are fully repaired (no wreckage) at the start of
each new Water Battle.

BADDIE SKILLS & ENCOUNTER TERMS
TMB = Too Many Bones Core Set
UT = Undertow
40D = 40 Days in Daelore
Aggravated (40D) - If any Baddie has been
defeated this battle, this unit gains +2 Atk.
Assault (UT) - This unit’s Atk Stat is equal to its
current HP.
Bleed (TMB / UT / 40D) - Place Bleed
Effect Die on target. This unit takes 1 True
Dmg at the start of its turn (lasts entire battle).
Blind Strike # (UT / 40D) - Before moving, this
unit does # Dmg to strongest adjacent unit.
Break (TMB) - Any Atk Dice used to reduce this
unit’s HP must be Exhausted.
Bribable (40D) - On an opposing unit’s turn, that
unit may discard a Loot to immediately take an
extra turn for this unit (treat as an Ally).
Callous (40D) - This unit can only lose HP from
Dmg dealt by Atk Dice.
Careless # (TMB / UT / 40D) - This unit loses #
HP.
Compound (TMB / UT / 40D) - This unit’s Atk
Stat is equal to the current round # (Fatigue
Round = 5).
Corrosive (TMB) - After this unit attacks (and
Dmg is applied), all remaining Def Dice in
target’s Active slots must be immediately
Exhausted.
Cunning (40D) - Opposing units may only target
this unit if it is the strongest Baddie on the Battle
Mat.
Detonate # (UT) - If this unit is at less than full
HP after moving, it will defeat itself and deal #
True Dmg to each adjacent position.
Disruption (UT) - Advance Round Counter Die
to Fatigue Round at the end of the round.
Dive (TMB) - If the Flight Effect Die is Active on
this unit at the start of its turn, immediately place
this unit adjacent to weakest available opposing
unit (and target it).
Dodge (UT) - This unit’s HP cannot be reduced
with Atk Dice.
Engulf (TMB / 40D) - All Dmg rolled by this unit
also hits all units adjacent to target (including
self) as well as triggers reaction Skills, if
applicable.
Equipment (UT) - When this unit enters the
Battle Mat, roll a D6:
1 or 2 - Piece of Armor: Increase HP Stat by 2.
3 or 4 - Sharpening Stone: Increase Atk Stat
by 1 (place Atk Die on Baddie as reminder).
5 or 6 - Eyeglass: Increase Ini Die by 2.
Flee (UT) - Remove this unit from Battle Mat at
the end of Rounds 2 and 5. If that happens,
closest opposing unit with a Loot must discard 1.
Flight (TMB) - After this unit attacks, place a
Flight Effect Die on it, or if this effect is
already there, remove it. While in Flight, this
unit is Untargetable.
Frenzy # (TMB / 40D) - If # of this unit’s Atk Dice
hit - no - roll # Atk Dice again and deal total
Dmg of both rolls.
Hardy (TMB / UT / 40D) - Any turn this unit
takes Dmg to its HP (including True Dmg) total is
reduced to 1.
Inspire # (TMB / 40D) - The next Baddie on the
Ini Meter takes their turn immediately after this
unit (move their Ini Die) and is granted #
additional Atk Dice.
Lashback # (TMB) - Any turn this unit is
damaged by an opposing unit, this unit will then
do # Dmg back, so long as it was not defeated.
Mischief # (TMB / UT / 40D) - Remove # dice
(player’s choice) from target’s Active Slots before
attacking.
One Mind (UT) - On this unit’s turn, all other
Beast-Type Baddies roll 1 Atk Die against
their target(s).
Persistent (TMB / UT / 40D) - Place this card
next to your Tyrant Card and follow its
instructions.
Poison # (TMB / UT / 40D) - Set or reset a
Poison Effect Die on target to #. Target takes
True Dmg equal to the Effect Die # at the start of
its turn. After applying Dmg, reduce Effect Die by
1 (only 1 Poison Effect Die per target).
Rage # (TMB) - If this unit is not at full HP, it
gains # additional Atk Dice.
Raiding (TMB / 40D) - This unit gains 1 extra
Atk Die for every additional Orc-Type Baddie
on Battle Mat.
Recover # (TMB / 40D) - This unit gains # HP
(up to full) at the start of its turn.
Secrete # (40D) - When attacked by adjacent
opposing unit, add # Poison Effect Die to that
unit.
Self Repair # (UT) - At the start of this unit’s
turn, place Def Dice totaling # on it (up to
stat).
Shock # (UT) - Exhaust # Skill Dice (player’s
choice) from target’s Skills Area (excluding dice
used as counters).
Signal # (TMB / UT) - At the start of this unit’s
turn, add a single lesser Baddie to bottom of BQ
(20Pt signals a 5Pt, 5Pt signals a 1Pt, 1Pt
signals a 1Pt). This skill triggers # times (once
per turn).
Stun (TMB) - Target loses its next turn
(negative effects apply). Place Stun Effect
Die on target.
Submerge (UT) - If this unit would move, instead
roll a D6 and move to # Krelln Starting Position.
Surprise (TMB / UT / 40D) - After setting Ini for
this battle, move all opposing units to bottom of
Ini Meter (maintain their order).
Swap (UT) - At the end of this unit’s turn, it will
switch positions with the closest strongest
opposing unit.
Taunt (TMB / 40D) - Adjacent opposing
units must attack this unit (units with
multiple targets will attack this unit multiple
times). Place Taunt Effect Die on this unit until
the start of its next turn.
Terrify (TMB) - After this unit is attacked,
place a Terrify Effect Die on the attacking
unit until the end of its next turn. If a unit has a
Terrify Effect Die on it at the start of its next turn,
it may not target any Baddies with Skill: Terrify.
Thick Skin # (TMB / 40D) - Ignore the first #
Dmg (no # counts as 1) this unit would take this
turn (does not ignore True Dmg).
Trap (UT) - Land Encounters only. The first
Gearloc to enter the Battle Mat must roll a D6:
1 or 2 - Gas Trap: Roll Poison Effect Die and
apply results.
3 or 4 - Electrical Trap: Cannot use Skills
during Round 1 (use Disable Effect Die as
reminder).
5 or 6 - Barbed Trap: Move down 2 spots on Ini
Meter.
Treasure (UT) - When this unit is defeated,
place Loot Die on its position.
Trickery (UT) - When this unit enters Battle Mat,
immediately add other Baddie: Goblin Guru
(20Pt, from Active Stacks only) to top of BQ.
When 2 Goblin Gurus are on the Battle Mat,
Dmg dealt to one unit is only applied to the other.
Undead (TMB) - The first time this unit is
defeated, place it back on top of BQ. When it re-
enters play, it starts with only 2 HP and its Attack
Dice Stat is doubled.
Untargetable (TMB / UT) - Place Untarget-
able Effect Die on this unit. Until the start of
this unit’s next turn, it cannot be targeted by
opposing units (Baddies with no target on the
Battle Mat will not move).
Weaken # (TMB / UT / 40D) - Place a #
Weaken Effect Die on target. Unit must
reduce its Dex by # next turn (Baddies also
reduce Atk Stat).