Z-Man Games is preparing to release Guards! Guards! A Discworld Board Game designed by Leonard Boyd and David Brashaw that is based on Terry Pratchett’s humorous fantasy series set on Discworld, a flat world that is balanced on the backs of four elephants, who just happen to be standing on a giant turtle.

 

In fact Guards! Guards is set on the streets of Ankh Morpork, discworld’s “oldest, and greatest, and grubbiest of cities.”  Eight great spells have been stolen from the hallowed halls of Unseen University. The players are dauntless members of Commander Vimes’ famous City Watch. They have to infiltrate the guilds of Ankh Morpork looking for support in their quest to return the stolen spells. Players compete to be the first to return their 5 assigned great spells to Unseen University. 

 

During a player’s turn he or she may take actions such as buying scrolls, equipment, bribing or charming a volunteer, collecting money, or going to the hospital to be cured. At times players will want to cooperate with each other, while at other times they will be doing their best to foil, trip, or otherwise discombobulate their opponents.

 

The player who manages to return their assigned sales to the Unseen University will be regarded as a hero of Ankh Morpork.