About The HellGame. Page two of five.

The Map of Hell
The HellGame's map shows Hell and vicinity. The play-area consists of Hell Proper as well as the shapeless wastelands surrounding it known as the Antehell.

Hell itself is divided in nine concentric Circles, the ninth and innermost one being surrounded by the eighth, the eighth by the seventh and so on, all the way out to the first Circle that is in turn surrounded by the Antehell. Each Circle is named after the predominant kind of sinners it cares for and each Circle is then in turn divided into five Sectio, each named after what special kind of sinners the Sectio contains. As control of these in turn leads to control of Hell's Circles, they are the battleground over which the struggle for control of Hell is waged. Hell is also divided into five Quarters, each one containing one Sectio from each Circle. The points of Pentagram, the five-pointed star in the centre of Hell, each point towards one of these Quarters. The Pentagram is the site of the Infernal Court and may not be entered.

Outline of Play
The HellGame is played in Turns and each turn consists of the following Phases.

• Hell Phase - Draw Hell Cards to determine what random events and phenomena affect play this turn. The players also receive new Arcana Cards (Cards used for magic and other dirty tricks.).
• Soul Phase - The players each collect Souls (The currency of The HellGame.) and pays for the upkeep of their Legions. Daemons on Earth receive a Favour.
• Summoning Phase - The players each raise Legions (of dammed) and other monstrosities and may also buy additional Arcana Cards. The wealthiest player goes first.
• Action Phase(s) - The player's Daemons each perform one Action in order of rank.
• Random Moves Phase - Certain Daemons and other entities outside of player's control act and are moved according to set rules.
• Combat Phase - Combat is resolved in Sectio were two or more players have Legions. The largest combat is resolved first.
• Petitions Phase - The players may ask Lucifer to recognise their claims to different Sectio. This is if necessary done in order of Rank.
• End Phase - Unless Lucifer declares one player the winner the board is now cleaned up for the next turn of HellGame. Players may cash in Favours to get rid of Disfavours and roll to recover from incapacitation.

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