{"product_id":"duel-of-meloch","title":"Duel of Meloch","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e***PREORDER***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESTIMATED RELEASE: AUGUST 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuel of Meloch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a standalone game that combines mechanisms from two existing games, \u003cem\u003eScythe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eExpeditions\u003c\/em\u003e, into a 45-minute head-to-head clash. One player uses the Scythe rules and components (including a new faction and player mat); the other player uses the Expedition rules and components (including a new mech, character, and companion). As long as you know one of those games and your opponent knows the other, you can play \u003cem\u003eDuel of Meloch\u003c\/em\u003e, and you don’t need anything other than Duel of Meloch to play this game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duel takes place in a tight space on a new double-sided map—only 10 locations and 2 lakes—in a race to 4 stars on a new double-sided Triumph Track, so every turn is crucial. The devious Meloch keeps the game close by giving a small boost to your opponent every time you place a star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll existing Scythe factions, player mats, encounter cards, and factory cards are compatible with Duel of Meloch, as are all existing Expeditions mechs, characters, companions, and discovery cards (items, meteorites, and half of the quests). Likewise, the components in \u003cem\u003eDuel of Meloch\u003c\/em\u003e are compatible with \u003cem\u003eScythe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eExpeditions\u003c\/em\u003e: For Scythe, 3 new Factory cards, 6 new encounter cards, a completely new set of 60 combat cards; for Expeditions, 30 new discovery cards (items, quests, and meteorites).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e1-2 Players, 45 Minutes, Ages 14+\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Games Unlimited, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52405041758488,"sku":"850064100396","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/6868\/5681\/files\/c94f0782-830a-4a17-86cf-88598707905f.png?v=1784124449","url":"https:\/\/gamesunl.com\/products\/duel-of-meloch","provider":"Games Unlimited, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}