Paint Wars — How movement and trails work
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OverviewPaint Wars is a multiplayer board game where up to 12 players compete to cover as much of the map as possible in their own color. You win by holding the largest area when the game ends.
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How movement and trails work
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From the moment the game starts, moving across the board automatically paints tiles in your color and leaves a trail behind you. That trail is exposed — if you cross it yourself, it disappears.
- Move across the board every tile you pass over is painted in your color.
- Watch your trail crossing your own trail destroys it.
Attacking and defending territory
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The board is contested by every player at once, so both offense and defense matter throughout each match.
- Walk over an enemy's trail to convert their territory to your color.
- An opponent who steps on your trail removes it.
- With up to 12 players on the same board, threats can come from any direction.
- The player with the most tiles when the game ends wins.
Quests and the level-up system
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Quests are the main way to grow your character's power. Higher levels translate into a direct in-game advantage because faster movement lets you paint more tiles.
- Complete quests to earn level-ups.
- Each level-up increases your movement speed.
Cosmetics
TipsThe game offers a range of visual customization.
- Trails, patterns, and visual effects are equippable cosmetic items that make your character stand out.
- Rare skins are collectibles that unlock special power-ups as you progress.
- Level affects gameplay directly through increased movement speed.
Glossary
Glossary- Trail
- The colored path left behind you as you move, which disappears if you or an opponent steps on it.
- Tile
- One square on the board; you claim it by moving over it.
- Level
- A stat that rises when you complete quests and increases your movement speed.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens if I cross my own trail?
Your trail disappears the moment you step on it.
How do I steal an opponent's territory?
Move directly over an enemy's trail to convert it to your color. This both shrinks their area and grows yours at the same time.
How is the winner decided?
When the game ends, the player who controls the largest area — measured in tiles — wins.
Does leveling up actually help in matches?
Yes. Each level you earn through quests increases your movement speed.
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