Beetle Wars

Rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles clash horn to horn. Win rock-paper-scissors and you get to attack. Simple to start, deep to master. ■ Ten seconds that decide the match Rock, scissors, paper. The skill card you set on the winning hand fires. Which skill you assign to which hand IS your strategy. On a draw, both beetles push horns and trade recoil damage that grows with each consecutive draw, so you have to decide whether to hold or back off. ■ The beetles fight while you choose During those ten seconds the two lock horns and shove. Front legs scrabble at the ground, hind legs brace. The build-up is the best part. ■ Collect and raise 20 real species Hercules beetle, Giraffe stag beetle, Rainbow stag beetle and more. Each has its scientific name, body length, range and notes in the encyclopedia. Individuals vary in size, so hunting for a big one is its own reward. Every species is…