Reload - Jeu de base (ML)

In Reload, the world’s most powerful mega-corporations have transformed military training into the planet’s biggest televised spectacle. Cybernetically enhanced clone soldiers are dropped onto dangerous simulation islands where they battle in front of millions of viewers hungry for action, glory, and spectacular tactical plays. Welcome to RELOAD, the deadliest show on Earth.

Inspired by modern battle royale games, competitive shooters, and tactical sci-fi combat, Reload throws players into a tense survival experience where every movement can completely change the outcome of the match. Explore the island, gather equipment, build walls, place traps, and eliminate your rivals to earn fame and the crowd’s admiration.

At the heart of the game is an innovative action dice system that gives players tremendous tactical freedom. Dice are assigned to actions such as running, shooting, building, healing, or activating special terrain abilities. This system creates fast, dynamic turns while still rewarding long-term strategic planning.

Each character features unique asymmetric abilities that dramatically influence playstyle. Some excel in close combat while others dominate at range or specialize in controlling the battlefield with traps and defensive structures. The evolving equipment system also allows players to constantly adapt their strategies throughout the game.

The island itself becomes a deadly tactical playground. Players must manage line of sight, toxic zones, portals, hiding spots, and modular terrain obstacles. As the match progresses, tension escalates quickly, capturing the intensity of modern competitive video games.

Reload supports both free-for-all and team-based gameplay, adding even more replayability and variety. Team matches create memorable moments where coordination and support become essential for survival and victory.

You will likely enjoy Reload if you love strategy board games, competitive tactical combat, and science-fiction settings inspired by modern FPS and battle royale games. Fans of territory control, action optimization, and highly interactive combat systems will discover a deeply immersive experience here.

Reload was designed by François Rouzé and Jean-Marc Tribet. The game stands out thanks to its modern approach to tactical combat and its clever dice-driven action system that successfully recreates the pace and tension of competitive video games on the tabletop. The team mode also introduces a surprisingly fluid cooperative layer for this genre.

An interesting fact: instead of focusing only on elimination, Reload rewards players with fame points for spectacular achievements witnessed by the audience. Setting traps, forcing opponents to reload, and surviving dangerous situations all become opportunities to entertain the crowd and climb the fame track.

BOX CONTENTS
29 modular island hexes
77 Equipment cards
28 Event cards
8 Achievement cards
4 character sets
25 dice
137 Fame tokens
78 miscellaneous tokens
1 Achievement board
4 Fame tracks
1 rulebook
1 map book

Number of players: 2 to 4
Playing time: 60 minutes
Age: 12+