S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game · Board game rules
How do I resolve a loot token to draw an item card?
Quick answer
To resolve a loot token, perform the "Pick Up" Basic Action: flip the token if unflipped, gain the visible reward (e.g., an Item card), and discard the token.
Details
When resolving a loot token (📦) during the "Pick Up" Basic Action:
- Flip the token if it is unflipped. The flipped side reveals the reward (e.g., an Item, Bolts, Artifact, or Weapon).
- Gain the reward as specified on the flipped token. For example:
- If the reward is an Item, take the corresponding Item card and place it in your Backpack or equip it immediately.
- If the reward is an Artifact, draw an Artifact card matching the Anomaly type (if picked from an Anomaly space) or a random one otherwise.
- Discard the loot token after resolving its effect.
This process applies to loot tokens in stacks: resolve the top token first, then proceed to the next if additional tokens are added later.
Watch out: If the loot token is already flipped, skip the flipping step and resolve its reward directly. Always check the token’s revealed reward type, as some (like Artifacts) require additional steps (e.g., drawing a specific card).
[p.17 — Tokens on Mission Map], [p.20 — Pick up]