Official rule text
13 Pax Magnifica The Pax Magnifica section is a regular feature that contains unique scenarios and game variants that change how the game is played. ALLIANCE GAME VARIANT In this game variant, players form teams of two against 1–3 other alliances. This variant can be played with four, six, or eight players and is compatible with premade maps for those player counts and any number of faction, seat, or ally drafting methods that players wish to experiment with. SETUP The rules for setup are modified as follows: 2. CHOOSE FACTIONS: Each player must also be assigned an ally. Determine which pairs of players will be allies. 3. CHOOSE COLOR: Each player purges their “Alliance” promissory note. Then, each player takes the Alliance reference card (found in this document) that corresponds to their ally and places it into their play area. Additionally, each player flips their commander to its unlocked side; all commanders are unlocked at the start of the game.