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Thank you for purchasing The Crimson Scales! In this game box you
will find many components you need to organize before you begin to
play. This sheet will give you instructions on how to proceed with the
unboxing of the game and it’s important you follow it step-by-step to
properly get you organized before you start your new adventure.

In this box you will find three punch boards full of tokens,
overlay tiles and monster standees. When punching out Enhancement Stickers

the cardboard components, refer to any class logo (when

present) next to the component. This is an indication that
the punch out component is designated for the specified
class and should be separated into the appropriate tuck
box.

You’ll also see three booklets, the large tuck boxes for
all characters as well as a sheet of stickers. Set aside the Rule Book and
booklets and the sheet of stickers for now. The large tuck Scenario Guide Section Book Sticker Sheet
boxes come assembled with the character mat, notepad,
and standees in the box, begin placing any tokens and
tiles from the punch boards into the tuck box of the
corresponding character. The following cards in this deck are
class attack modifier cards. In order to
avoid potential spoilers, do not reveal
the cards in this deck until you have
unlocked the relevant class. When a
class in this deck is unlocked, locate

With the large tuck boxes assembled, you can proceed to

all the cards for the class by searching
through the bottom-left corner of the
deck until you reach the next class icon.
Class 1: Class 2: Class 3:
Class 4: Class 5: Class 6:

look at what’s left in the box — a party notepad, a bag of Consistent Firing
1

plastic stands, a plastic insert slotted into the game box,

Projectile , Range 3
The following cards inAtthisthe
deck areofability
start your next turn, perform
cards of three classes. In order to avoid
potential spoilers, do not reveal the Attack
cards 1
in this deck until you have unlocked the

and multiple wrapped decks of cards. Most of the decks

Attack
relevant class. When a class in this deck1is Attack 1
unlocked, locate all the ability
PIERCEcards for1 the PIERCE 2
class by searching through the bottom side of
the deck until you reach the next class icon.
1
Class 1:2
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contain cards for the characters and are “spoiler protected”, Class 2:2
Class 3:
Move 2

it’s important you don’t unpack and reveal the cards hidden Gain Advantage on your next attack.

Large Tuck Boxes 1

behind “HALT” divider cards until you have unlocked a 001

specific character in that deck, or are instructed to do so as Active

Spoiler Protected
Lost

you play the game.

Discard

10

Mounts The Chieftain has unique, special summons called Mount

by the Mount
which you can mount by ending your movement in a hex occupied
summon. Mounted summons are under your control.
start of your turn, the mounted summon performs Move
control At the
+0, Attack +0
,
Decks
with you controlling the abilities.
You and your mounted summon both occupy the same hex for the purposes
of targeting and monsters will focus on your summon first. If your mounted
summon dies, or you perform a Move ability onto a different hex, you are no

If you prefer to pack each character tuck box with all the
longer considered to be mounted on the Mount summon.
Example Turn 1 Turn 2 Turn 3

Party Sheet Prosperity Reputation Shop Price

Modifier

content ahead of time, sort all cards for the character from
Move 2 Summon Move +0 Chieftain’s Move 2 Mount’s Chieftain’s
mounted Attack +0 turn turn turn
Dismounted
Name:
9 Perks
Conditions
Starting Group:
Location:
Human Brightspark
Replace one -1 card with
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

each deck and place them in the tuck box with the rest of
one +0 “ to add
Notes / Achievements: Name: 8 +2 Attack ” card
8 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 20 Level : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Replace one -2 card with
XP : O 45 95 15O 21O 275 345 42O 5OO one -2 “Recover one random
7
card from your discard pile” card

the matching components.

XP Notes: Replace two +0 cards with

Character Mats
6 one +1 “Heal 1, Affect one
ally within Range 2” card
Goals: Replace two +0 cards with
5 one +1 “Shield 1, Affect one
Gold 5Notes:
All party members complete Battle ally within Range 2” card
Goals each
All party members gain Replace one +1 card with
100 experience each
4 one +2 card
All party members spend 60 gold at Add one +1 “ , Affect one
the Item Shop each Notes: 3 ally within Range 2” card
All party members loot 1 Treasure Tile Add one “PUSH 1 or
in a Scenario each PULL 1, ” card and
Party completes one Side Scenario 2 one “ , ” card
(#51-55) Add one “Heal 1,
When four out of five Range 3, ” card and
Standees

Party Goals are complete, read 53A ( ) one “ 2, ” card

1
Add three “ : ” cards
: read 37D Ignore negative scenario effects
and remove one -1 card

: : :
: : :

Party and Character

Notepads
Flip the page to continue
In the diagram to the right are the decks of cards not
packed in the large character tuck boxes. Take these out 0
Shield 1
Shield only
Water Spirit
4 7 Shield
Shield only
1

and sort the cards into separate piles based on the type “Come one, come all, and After having misread your map,
you find yourself lost deep in the Dagger
applies before 2 3 applies before
welcome to the county fair!” a its turn its turn
Quatryl with red-and-white facepaint
and a clownish blue wig smiles as he waves
Forest and are startled when you come across
an Orchid riding atop a massive sabretooth tiger.
3 3
you in through the entrance. You’ve decided The Orchid approaches you as you draw your blade, - -
of card. The monster stat cards included in the game box
to take the day off and visit the county fair, but she peacefully dismounts the tiger and warns
which you’ve enjoyed frequenting as a youth. you to turn around.

“Step right up and try your luck!” an Inox She claims that a mysterious force has taken ahold
strongman wielding a giant hammer beckons of some of the animals in this part of the forest, and
you forward. “Do you have what it takes to hit her tribe is on a mission to be rid of the beasts that

have a different format than the cards included in the base

the bell?” are terrorizing their village.

On the other side, an Aesther throws a dart and

pops a balloon. “Try your aim! Can you hit the
balloon? Find out here!” - -

game, slot these into the monster stat envelopes as usual. its turn
3 3 its turn
Option A: Try your strength with the Inox
Strongman’s game.
Option A: Heed her warning and ask for
directions to your destination.
applies before 3 3 applies before
Shield only Shield only
9 5
Place any monster standee with the corresponding monster
Option B: Test your aim by the Aesther’s booth. Option B: Help the orchid on her mission to kill
2 Shield 1 Shield
the terrorizing beasts. 1
Water Spirit
1 352 1 412

stat card and monster ability cards based on the monster Personal City and Road Monster Stat
name listed on the cards. Quests Events Cards

With the game components sorted, you are ready to start WOUND - Suffer 1 damage at start of each
turn. Remove when healed.
POISON - All attackers gain +1 attack.

your new mercenary career with the Crimson Scales. To

Prevents healing. Remove when healed.
INFECT - Cannot gain shield.
Remove when healed.
IMMOBILIZE - Cannot move.

begin, you will want to read the Rule Book and Scenario
Remove at end of next turn.
DISARM - Cannot attack.
Remove at end of next turn.
STUN - Cannot perform actions. 01

Guide, refer to p. 3 for the introduction to the expansion,

Remove at end of next turn.
MUDDLE - Disadvantage on all attacks.
Remove at end of next turn.
CHILL - Gain -1 on all move and attacks for Water Spirit
each token. Remove one at end of each turn.

which will guide you in learning the new rules, introducing CURSE - Shuffle CURSE card into attack
modifier deck.

you to the new mechanics, and how to navigate the content

Active figure Target Conditional Blank
Attack Monster
Item Cards
Player Reference

you are about to experience. Modifier Cards Ability Cards

Reference
Read on below for more general information about the Cards
Crimson Scales which is important to know.

Within the Crimson Scales is the opportunity to view

secret content by entering a password on a designated
website page. Please keep in mind that the passwords are Add-on
case sensitive. Website hosting is guaranteed through Scenario Book
January 1st, 2026.

If you’d like to access the .STL files to print 3D character

miniatures yourself, visit www.thecrimsonscales.com/
miniatures.

Included in this box is the separately designed “Add-On”

Content package, reference the Add-on Scenario Book for
instructions on how to integrate the content into your
campaign. For additional information about the add-on,
visit www.thecrimsonscales.com/add-on.

Very Important !
If your game arrived damaged or is missing Class Pack Add-on
pieces, please email nhclogisticsnj@gmail.com
within 60 days of receiving the game, and be sure
to include your name and Order ID. Please check If you wish to play the Crimson Scales digitally, a Tabletop
the contents of the box thoroughly upon receipt to Simulator mod on the Steam workshop is available —
ensure the game has all the included components. including all the content in the box, providing the full
campaign experience. A copy of Tabletop Simulator is
You can view a full list of components by visiting
required to play. For more information about the mod and
www.thecrimsonscales.com/included.
how to play, visit www.thecrimsonscales.com/tts.

We sincerely hope you enjoy your campaign experience,

For any other comments or questions, email and thank you again for playing the Crimson Scales.
info@thecrimsonscales.com, or visit
www.thecrimsonscales.com to find out about more Have fun!
information regarding the game. Motti Eisenbach (BG613) and the Crimson Scales team