Level 10+ Power
 

The rules strictly state that you must "kill" a monster in order to win the game. If you're level 9, and you play a GUAL card, do you go to Level 10 without winning the game? Can you go past Level 9 without winning just to have more power?

Re: Level 10+ Power
 

No. The rules say you can't get the winning Level without killing a Monster, not that you can go to Level 10 (or beyond), but not win.

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Also, it's been ruled that you're not even allowed to play a GUAL on yourself (or someone else) at Level 9, even if the GUAL has other effects.

Re: Level 10+ Power
 

Adding to this, though. If I'm level 8 and in combat with a monster, can I play a GUAL card on myself and then beat the monster 2.6 seconds later for the winning level?

Re: Level 10+ Power
 

Yes, but remember the 2.6-seconds thing is a joke. It just means you need to give the other players a chance to stop you.

Re: Level 10+ Power
 

Yeah, we always finish combat and say "Alright, anyone going to try to stop me? Anyone?" And if people are taking too long to debate we'll usually count, "1...2..point 6-DONE."