Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem

In Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem, players take the reins of powerful biker factions, competing to expand their domain and obtain valuable resources. Each turn, new areas of control are introduced, and players must position their gang members, represented by icons on motorcycles, to claim these territories. The game is full of tactics, where alliances can form and disband quickly as competitors fight for influence. Conflicts are inevitable, and players are encouraged to negotiate, threaten and seek strategic alliances. At the end of six rounds, the club that has amassed the greatest fortune will be crowned, but beware: betrayal could be just around the corner.

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem is a competitive board game where players take on the role of biker gang leaders, inspired by the television series Sons of Anarchy. The main objective of the game is to accumulate the most money over six rounds, using negotiation tactics, control of territories and direct confrontations with other gangs. Players must carefully balance resource collection, arms and drug trafficking, as well as reacting to the actions of rival gangs, in order to consolidate their territory and power at the end of the game.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem:

• Know the territory well: Use the territories to maximize your business and obtain more resources.
• Manpower management: Balance your members well between producing contraband and resolving confrontations.
• Strategic negotiation: Use agreements to gain temporary advantages, but be ready for betrayals.
• Precise attacks: Launch attacks at the right times to take valuable territory from other clubs.
• Police control: Minimize police attention to avoid losing valuable resources and members.
• Intimidation: Use intimidation to make rivals lose important actions or resources.

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GAME mechanics

• Worker allocation: Players use members of their gangs as workers to occupy spaces on the board, which represent different locations in the city. The choice of where to place your members is crucial, as it affects their available actions and can influence control of certain areas.
• Influence / Majority in the Area: To control an area and its benefits, a player must have a majority presence (members) compared to others. Controlling specific areas offers strategic advantages, such as additional resources or more action options.
• Negotiation: Players can make temporary agreements and alliances with each other to exchange goods or favors. However, these negotiations are not binding, and players can betray each other to gain personal advantage.
• Commit forces: During conflicts, players commit secret numbers of workers and weapons to battles. The total force determines the winner who can gain control of the area or complete objectives.
• Events: At the start of each round, a random event is revealed, impacting the conditions of the game. These events can change rules, affect resources or change the dynamics of interactions between players.
• Players with Different Skills: Each player controls a gang with unique abilities, offering different strategies and advantages. This diversifies the game and promotes varied styles of play.
• Order of the Shift: Claims action: The order of the players is crucial and can be changed by actions in the game. Players can claim priority in certain actions to execute desired strategies before their opponents.
• Action Points: Each player has a limited number of action points per turn, used to carry out activities such as moving limbs, starting conflicts or other essential actions. Effective management of these points is vital to success.
• Victory Points as a Resource: Victory points represent the power and influence of a gang. As well as determining the winner at the end of the game, they can be used as currency during negotiations and specific actions.
• Variable preparation: The game starts with a configuration that changes with each match, ensuring that each game is unique. This includes the arrangement of places on the board and each player's starting resources.
• Rolling dice: Certain actions, such as conflicts or events, require dice to be rolled to determine the outcome. This introduces an element of luck and uncertainty, which players must factor into their strategies.
• Modular tray: The board is made up of modules that can be arranged in different ways, creating new challenges and positioning strategies in each game.
• Take that: Players can direct aggressive actions against each other, such as stealing resources or attacking members. This encourages direct interactions and more combative attitudes between participants.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem:

• 4 club mats
• 4 badges from each faction
• 4 club data
• 20 members (5 from each faction)
• 20 newcomers (5 from each faction)
• 24 location pieces
• 36 Chaos cards
• 4 Extreme Chaos cards
• 136 money tokens
• 34 command cards
• 16 wanted sheets
• 24 contraband miniatures
• 24 miniature weapons
• 1 Reaper badge

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/sons-of-anarchy-men-of-mayhem
• Link Tabletopia:
• Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem
• Amazon USA link: Comprar Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem

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