Game Mechanics

This page provides detailed information about the game mechanics, units, structures, and combat system in Reinforce Tactics.

Units

Reinforce Tactics features 8 distinct unit types, each with unique abilities and tactical roles:

Unit Statistics

Unit	Code	Cost	Health	Movement	Attack	Defence	Special Abilities
Warrior	W	200	15	3	10	6	Melee only (range 1)
Mage	M	300	10	2	8 (adjacent) / 12 (range)	4	Can attack at range 1-2, Can PARALYZE enemies for 3 turns (2-turn cooldown)
Cleric	C	200	8	2	2	4	Can HEAL allies (+5 HP) at range 1-2, Can CURE paralyzed units at range 1-2
Archer	A	250	15	3	5	1	Ranged attack (2-3 spaces), +1 range on mountains (2-4), Cannot attack adjacent (distance 1), Melee units cannot counter-attack Archers
Knight	K	350	18	4	8	5	CHARGE: +50% damage if moved 3+ tiles before attacking
Rogue	R	350	12	4	9	3	FLANK: +50% damage if target adjacent to ally, EVADE: 15% dodge (30% in forest)
Sorcerer	S	400	10	2	6 (adjacent) / 8 (range)	3	Can attack at range 1-2, HASTE: Grant ally extra action, ATTACK/DEFENCE BUFF: +35% damage/reduction for 3 turns
Barbarian	B	400	20	5	10	2	High HP glass cannon with excellent mobility

Unit Details

Warrior (W)

• Role: Frontline melee fighter
• Cost: $200
• Stats: 15 HP, 3 Movement, 10 Attack, 6 Defence
• Abilities: Standard melee attacks at range 1
• Best for: Defending positions and engaging in close combat

Mage (M)

• Role: Ranged attacker with crowd control
• Cost: $300
• Stats: 10 HP, 2 Movement, 8/12 Attack, 4 Defence
• Abilities:
  • Attacks at distance 1 (adjacent): 8 damage
  • Attacks at distance 2 (range): 12 damage
  • Can PARALYZE enemies for 3 turns (2-turn cooldown)
• Best for: Disabling key enemy units and dealing ranged damage

Cleric (C)

• Role: Support and healing
• Cost: $200
• Stats: 8 HP, 2 Movement, 2 Attack, 4 Defence
• Abilities:
  • Can HEAL allies for 5 HP per action (range 1-2)
  • Can CURE paralyzed units (range 1-2)
  • Weak combat capabilities (2 attack)
• Best for: Keeping your army healthy and removing status effects

Knight (K)

• Role: Heavy cavalry
• Cost: $350
• Stats: 18 HP, 4 Movement, 8 Attack, 5 Defence
• Abilities:
  • CHARGE: +50% damage if moved 3+ tiles before attacking
• Best for: Rapid flanking maneuvers and high-impact charges

Rogue (R)

• Role: Fast melee assassin
• Cost: $350
• Stats: 12 HP, 4 Movement, 9 Attack, 3 Defence
• Abilities:
  • FLANK: +50% damage if target is adjacent to another friendly unit
  • EVADE: 15% chance to dodge counter-attacks (30% in forest)
• Best for: Coordinated attacks with allies and hit-and-run tactics

Sorcerer (S)

• Role: Support caster with buffs
• Cost: $400
• Stats: 10 HP, 2 Movement, 6/8 Attack, 3 Defence
• Abilities:
  • Attacks at distance 1 (adjacent): 6 damage
  • Attacks at distance 2 (range): 8 damage
  • HASTE: Grant an ally an extra action this turn (3-turn cooldown)
  • DEFENCE BUFF: Give ally -35% damage taken for 3 turns (3-turn cooldown)
  • ATTACK BUFF: Give ally +35% damage dealt for 3 turns (3-turn cooldown)
• Best for: Amplifying ally effectiveness and providing tactical flexibility

Barbarian (B)

• Role: Glass cannon
• Cost: $400
• Stats: 20 HP, 5 Movement, 10 Attack, 2 Defence
• Abilities:
  • High HP and mobility for rapid strikes
• Best for: Fast aggressive plays and overwhelming enemies

Structures

Structures provide income and serve as strategic objectives. They can be captured by enemy units.

Structure Statistics

Structure	Code	Max Health	Income/Turn
Headquarters (HQ)	h	50 HP	$150
Building	b	40 HP	$100
Tower	t	30 HP	$50

Structure Mechanics

Capturing Structures

• Units can capture enemy structures by standing on them and using the "Seize" action
• Each turn the unit seizes, the structure takes damage equal to the unit's current HP
• Once the structure's HP reaches 0, it is captured and becomes owned by the capturing player
• Capturing the enemy's HQ wins the game immediately

Win Conditions

• Capture Enemy HQ: Capturing the enemy's headquarters wins the game immediately
• Eliminate All Units: If a player loses all their units, they lose the game regardless of how many structures they own

Structure Regeneration

• Abandoned structures (not owned by any player) regenerate 50% of their max HP per turn
• This regeneration rate is defined by STRUCTURE_REGEN_RATE = 0.5
• Regeneration stops once a structure is captured by a player

Unit Creation

• Units can be created at owned Buildings only
• The creating structure must not have a unit standing on it
• Costs are deducted from the player's gold reserves

Income Generation

• At the start of each player's turn, they receive income from all owned structures:
  • Headquarters: $150 per turn
  • Buildings: $100 per turn
  • Towers: $50 per turn
• Players start with $250 in gold (STARTING_GOLD = 250)

Combat System

Basic Combat

• Units can attack enemy units within their attack range
• Damage calculation involves both the attacker's attack stat and the defender's defence stat
• When a melee unit attacks another melee unit, the defender can counter-attack

Counter-Attack Mechanics

• Counter-attacks occur when a melee unit (range 1) is attacked by another melee unit
• Counter-attacks deal 80% of normal damage (COUNTER_ATTACK_MULTIPLIER = 0.8)
• Archers are special: melee units cannot counter-attack Archers even when attacked
• Units cannot counter-attack if they are paralyzed

Status Effects

Paralysis

• Mages can paralyze enemy units
• Paralyzed units cannot move or attack
• Paralysis lasts 3 turns (PARALYZE_DURATION = 3)
• Clerics can cure paralysis with their CURE ability

Healing

• Clerics can heal friendly units
• Each heal action restores 5 HP (HEAL_AMOUNT = 5)
• Units cannot be healed above their maximum HP

Haste

• Sorcerers can grant Haste to friendly units within range 1-2
• Hasted units can take an additional action this turn
• After using Haste, the Sorcerer has a 3 turn cooldown (HASTE_COOLDOWN = 3)

Defence Buff

• Sorcerers can grant Defence Buff to friendly units within range 1-2
• Buffed units take 35% less damage for 3 turns (SORCERER_DEFENCE_BUFF_AMOUNT = 0.35)
• After using Defence Buff, the Sorcerer has a 3 turn cooldown (SORCERER_BUFF_COOLDOWN = 3)

Attack Buff

• Sorcerers can grant Attack Buff to friendly units within range 1-2
• Buffed units deal 35% more damage for 3 turns (SORCERER_ATTACK_BUFF_AMOUNT = 0.35)
• After using Attack Buff, the Sorcerer has a 3 turn cooldown (SORCERER_BUFF_COOLDOWN = 3)

Combat Abilities

Charge (Knight)

• Knights deal +50% damage when attacking after moving 3 or more tiles (CHARGE_BONUS = 0.5)
• The Knight must move at least 3 tiles (CHARGE_MIN_DISTANCE = 3) before attacking to trigger Charge
• Charge bonus is applied automatically when the condition is met

Flank (Rogue)

• Rogues deal +50% damage when attacking an enemy that is adjacent to one of your other units (FLANK_BONUS = 0.5)
• Positioning is key: coordinate your units to enable flanking attacks

Evade (Rogue)

• Rogues have a 15% chance to completely dodge counter-attacks (ROGUE_EVADE_CHANCE = 0.15)
• Forest bonus: When standing in forest terrain, evade chance increases by 15% to 30% total (ROGUE_FOREST_EVADE_BONUS = 0.15)

Terrain Bonuses

Mountain Bonus for Archers

• When an Archer is positioned on a mountain tile, their attack range is extended
• Normal range: 2-3 spaces
• Mountain range: 2-4 spaces (+1 maximum range)
• This bonus is automatically applied when checking attack range and calculating attackable enemies

Forest Bonus for Rogues

• When a Rogue is positioned on a forest tile, their evade chance is increased
• Normal evade: 15% dodge chance
• Forest evade: 30% dodge chance (+15% bonus)
• This bonus is automatically applied when calculating counter-attack outcomes

Game Rules

Victory Conditions

• Capture enemy HQ: Win by capturing the opponent's Headquarters
• Eliminate all enemy units: Win if the opponent has no units remaining and cannot create new ones

Turn Structure

1. Income Phase: Receive income from owned structures
2. Action Phase: Move units, attack enemies, create new units, capture structures
3. End Turn: Pass control to the next player

Movement Rules

• Units can move up to their movement range in Manhattan distance (sum of horizontal and vertical movement)
• Units cannot move through water or ocean tiles
• Units cannot move through other units (friendly or enemy)
• After moving, units can still attack if they haven't attacked yet

Attack Rules

• Units can attack before or after moving (but only once per turn)
• Each unit type has specific attack range requirements
• Attacking or moving ends that unit's turn (it cannot move after attacking, and vice versa)

Strategic Tips

Unit Composition

• Balance your army: Mix melee units (Warriors, Knights, Barbarians) with ranged units (Mages, Archers, Sorcerers) and support (Clerics)
• Protect support units: Keep Clerics, Sorcerers, and Archers behind your frontline
• Use terrain: Position Archers on mountains for extended range, and Rogues in forests for increased evasion

Economy Management

• Capture structures early: More income means more units
• Protect your structures: Losing income puts you at a disadvantage
• Consider unit costs: Warriors and Clerics ($200) are cost-effective; Knights ($350) and Barbarians ($400) are expensive but powerful

Combat Tactics

• Use Mages to disable: Paralyze key enemy units before engaging
• Heal efficiently: Keep your units healthy with Clerics to maximize their effectiveness
• Archer positioning: Keep Archers at range 2-3 to avoid counter-attacks
• Counter-attack advantage: Let enemies attack into your defensive positions when possible
• Knight charges: Position Knights far from enemies to maximize charge damage (+50%)
• Rogue flanking: Coordinate your units to enable Rogue flanking attacks (+50% damage)
• Sorcerer buffs: Use Haste on high-value units for devastating double actions

Advanced Tactics

• Mountain control: Fight for mountain tiles to give your Archers extended range
• Forest control: Position Rogues in forests for 30% evasion chance
• Structure denial: Capture or destroy enemy structures to starve their economy
• Unit synergy: Combine paralysis (Mage) with healing (Cleric) to maintain board control
• Buff combos: Use Sorcerer's Attack Buff on Knights before a charge for massive damage
• Barbarian raids: Use Barbarians' high movement (5) to quickly capture distant structures or hunt down ranged units
• Haste combos: Use Sorcerer's Haste to let units move, attack, and move again for repositioning