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Earth Reborn

2-4 players 180-180 min 7.6 Board Game Geek Rating

Two post-apocalyptic factions—military NORAD forces and necromantic Salemites—clash in tactical skirmishes across a reborn Earth. Players command detailed miniatures using order tiles, with interrupt duels allowing strategic turn hijacking. Victory comes through completing scenario objectives like rescue or retrieval missions. Nine progressive scenarios teach expanding rules, while an auto-generating system creates infinite custom missions.

Published 2010

Earth Reborn

Get Ready

Setup the game with these step-by-step instructions before diving into your turn.

1
Determine game mode
Select one of three modes: Versus Mode (3-4 players, free-for-all), Cooperative Mode (2-3 Coalition players vs 1 Enemy), or Team Mode (4 players only, 2v2)
2
Check scenario requirements
Each scenario specifies which game mode to use at the beginning
3
Assign player roles
In Cooperative Mode, designate one player as the Enemy and others as Coalition players; in Team Mode, divide into two teams of two players
4
Determine faction control
In Versus/SAGS Mode, players control mercenary squads with characters from different factions; in Team Mode, each team usually controls one faction
5
Establish turn order
Reference the scenario for specific order of play, starting from the player with initiative
6
Set discussion phase timer
Optionally set a two-minute timer (or longer) for tactical discussions in Cooperative or Team modes

On Your Turn

What you can do during your turn.

1
Follow sequence of play
Play proceeds according to scenario instructions—typically clockwise, though in Cooperative scenarios the Enemy may play after each Coalition player
2
Determine initiative
Follow scenario-specific rules for determining which player has initiative during the Initiative Phase
3
Challenge for initiative
If the scenario uses the Duel rule, any player without the Initiative marker can ask for a Duel for Initiative
4
Apply base game rules
Follow standard 3-4 player rules from pages 39-40 of the rulebook, excluding SAGS-specific rules (like Mission cards) for non-SAGS scenarios
5
Conduct Discussion Phase
After the Final-Phase, optionally hold a timed discussion:

Winning

How to claim victory.

1
Versus Mode victory
Only one player can win; each player pursues independent objectives with no required cooperation (temporary alliances are permitted)
2
Cooperative Mode victory
Either the Enemy wins by completing their objective, or the Coalition wins together by completing their shared objectives
3
Team Mode victory
Victory is awarded to one entire team, not individual players; teammates must work together to defeat the opposing team
4
Check scenario objectives
Refer to the specific scenario for detailed victory conditions each player or team must achieve

watch & Learn

Let the pros teach you with these top videos.

Earth Reborn Walkthrough - Scenario 5 (part 1)

Earth Reborn Walkthrough - Scenario 5 (part 1)

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Earth Reborn Walkthrough - Scenario 6

Earth Reborn Walkthrough - Scenario 6

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FULL rules

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