Voidfall · Board game rules
Can I discard a crisis card mid action?
Quick answer
Yes, you can discard a crisis card mid-action during the Actions step by either resolving it or using a Joint/Heroic Focus effect that allows discarding.
Details
During the Actions step of your turn, you may resolve a crisis (current or ongoing) by meeting its conditions, which results in discarding it (if not the starting crisis) or returning it to the box [p.11 — Resolving a Crisis]. Additionally, some Joint or Heroic Focus cards explicitly allow you to discard a crisis (any type, or specific ones like Economic/Military/General) without resolving it, as stated in the same section.
Watch out: Discarding a crisis via Focus card effects is optional and separate from resolving it. Ensure you have the required Focus card in hand or from the offer and follow the card’s specific instructions.
If you resolve a crisis, it is discarded face-up in a pile; if you use a Focus effect, the method of discarding (e.g., to the box or pile) depends on the card’s text. This can be done at any point during your Actions step, even between resolving Focus or Agenda actions.