Overview

Adventurer: A Game of Man to Man Brawling in the Far Future is a tactical combat board game published by Yaquinto Publications in 1980. It is a tongue-in-cheek game simulating outer space tavern brawls and spaceship boarding actions in a science fiction setting. The game uses the same mechanics as Swashbuckler (its historical counterpart) adapted to futuristic weaponry and scenarios. Players control individual characters who engage in chaotic close-quarters combat.

Components

• Game board(s) depicting sci-fi tavern and spaceship interiors
• Character counters or standees
• Weapon cards (futuristic weapons and equipment)
• Combat resolution charts
• Movement templates
• Dice
• Character sheets
• Rules booklet

Setup

1. Select a scenario (tavern brawl or spaceship boarding).
2. Place the appropriate game board.
3. Each player creates or selects a character with attributes and weapons.
4. Place characters on their starting positions.
5. Determine initiative order.

Turn Structure

Each turn represents a few seconds of combat:

1. Planning phase: Each player secretly plans their character’s actions (movement and combat) for the turn.
2. Movement phase: Characters move simultaneously according to their planned movements.
3. Combat phase: Resolve all attacks, blocks, and special actions.
4. Resolution phase: Apply damage, check for knockouts, and resolve environmental effects.

Actions

Movement

• Characters can walk, run, jump, dodge, or take cover.
• Movement is planned in advance and executed simultaneously.
• Furniture, walls, and other obstacles affect movement.

Combat

• Characters can punch, kick, throw objects, or use futuristic weapons.
• Futuristic weapons include blasters, stun guns, vibro-blades, and improvised weapons (chairs, bottles).
• Combat is resolved using the combat charts with dice rolls.
• Hit location and damage severity are determined by the combat system.

Special Actions

• Flip tables for cover
• Throw opponents
• Use environmental hazards
• Grab weapons from the environment

Scoring / Victory Conditions

Victory conditions depend on the scenario:

• Tavern brawl: Last character standing, or the character who incapacitates the most opponents.
• Boarding action: Complete the mission objective (capture the bridge, rescue hostages, etc.).
• Some scenarios have point-based scoring for style and effectiveness.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• Simultaneous planning: All actions are planned secretly and revealed simultaneously, creating chaos and unexpected outcomes.
• Futuristic weapons: Various sci-fi weapons have different ranges, damage, and special effects (stun, disintegrate, etc.).
• Environmental interaction: Characters can interact with the environment (throw furniture, use cover, trigger hazards).
• Swashbuckler system: Uses the same core system as Swashbuckler but with futuristic weapons and settings.
• Humorous tone: The game is intentionally lighthearted and chaotic, emphasizing fun over simulation.

Player Reference

Action	Resolution
Move	Planned secretly, executed simultaneously
Melee	Punch/kick/throw; resolved on combat chart
Ranged	Blasters/stun guns; range and accuracy modifiers
Environmental	Throw furniture, use cover, trigger hazards
Win	Scenario-dependent: last standing, most KOs, or objective