A medieval tavern card game where heroes compete for glory through strategic resource management, unique passive abilities, tactical mind games, and cooperative group missions.
🎮 Live Demo: https://chamitro.github.io/PAVEL_MISSIONS/
🎮 Pass-and-Play Local Multiplayer - Gather your friends, share one device, and take turns competing for glory!
Missions in Pavel is a local multiplayer challenge game designed for 2-10 players sharing the same device. Set in the whimsical village of Pavel, where King Antony's greatest concern is keeping the ale flowing and the peace intact, players take turns selecting from 10 unique heroes—each with their own special passive ability—and navigating through a series of trials, managing limited resources to accumulate the most Glory points.
Perfect for game nights, parties, or gatherings - just pass the phone, tablet, or laptop around!
- 🎭 10 Unique Heroes - Each with distinct stat distributions and powerful passive abilities
- ⚡ Interactive Passives - Special abilities that create strategic depth, mind games, and player interaction
- 📱 Pass-and-Play Multiplayer - Everyone shares the same device, taking turns
- 🗺️ Rich World Lore - Explore Pavel and its surrounding lands through interactive scrolls
- ⚔️ Strategic Gameplay - Manage 5 attributes (POW, SPD, BRN, CHA, WIL) across multiple challenges
- 🤝 Friend Challenges - Competitive dual-challenge system for tactical mind games
- 👥 Group Missions - Cooperative challenges where the entire party must work together
- 🎲 Dice Gambling - Risk drinks to roll for bonus points on failed challenges
- 🎨 Medieval Aesthetic - Immersive parchment design with animated elements and scroll motifs
- 📱 Fully Responsive - Play on desktop, tablet, or mobile - works on any screen size
- 🏆 Hall of Victors - Persistent leaderboard tracking all hero victories across games
Important: This is a local multiplayer game - all players share the same device and take turns!
- Gather Your Group - Get 2-10 friends together around one device
- Explore the Scrolls - Read about the world, heroes, and rules through interactive parchment scrolls
- Choose Party Size - Select how many players are joining
- Register Players - Each player enters their name and receives a unique hero (no duplicates!)
- Set Quest Length - Decide on 5-70 challenges (includes 20 group missions in the pool)
- Pass the Device - Players take turns as indicated by the game
Turn Structure:
- The game indicates whose turn it is with visual highlighting
- Player to your left draws a challenge card and chooses difficulty: Minor (1 Glory) or Deadly (2 Glory)
- Active player receives the device and decides their approach to the challenge
- After completing your turn, pass the device to the next player
Resource Management:
- 5 Attributes: POW (Power), SPD (Speed), BRN (Brain), CHA (Charisma), WIL (Willpower)
- Spend attribute points to meet challenge requirements
- Spent points are consumed and don't regenerate automatically
- Winning a challenge grants +2 points back to the stat you used!
Soul-Type Advantage:
- If your hero's Soul-Type matches the challenge affinity, receive +3 automatic bonus
- 10 Different affinities: Dark, Tech, Stone, Crowd, Magic, Shadow, Sky, Pub, Silent, Undead
Decision Options Each Turn:
- Do the Challenge - Spend attribute points to overcome and gain Glory
- Pass (Meditation) - Skip the challenge, restore nothing (limited to 3 per game)
- Challenge a Friend - Engage another player in competitive dual challenge
- Challenger gets +2 courage bonus for initiating
- Both succeed → Both gain Glory
- One succeeds → Solo winner gets double Glory
- Both fail → No Glory earned
- No dice gambling in friend challenges - pure skill and mind games!
Drink & Gamble:
- If you fail a regular challenge, sacrifice a drink to roll the dice (1-6) for bonus points
- Can turn defeat into victory with a lucky roll!
- Not available in Friend Challenges or Group Missions
Recovery System:
- The Alchemist appears periodically based on party size and progression
- Restore 10 total points distributed across your attributes as you choose
- Visit frequency increases as the game progresses (dynamic difficulty scaling)
- Plan your resource usage carefully!
Victory Condition:
- Player with the highest Glory score when all challenges are complete wins
- Ties are broken by total remaining stat points
- Hall of Victors tracks cumulative wins across all games!
Sometimes the entire party faces a Group Mission (marked with 🤝). These cooperative challenges require ALL heroes to work together!
- Voting Phase - Each player votes YES or NO to participate
- All-or-Nothing - If anyone votes NO, the mission is skipped entirely (move to next card)
- Contribution Phase - Each participating player contributes stat points (in turn order)
- Affinity Bonuses Apply - Players still get +3 if their soul-type matches
- Passive Abilities Work - Lost Dragon's Dragon Rage, Neighbor Witch's Arcane Alliance, and more!
- Combined Total - All contributions are added together (including bonuses)
If the party succeeds:
- ✅ Easy Mode: All participants gain +2 Glory
- ✅ Hard Mode: All participants gain +4 Glory
- ✅ Stat Refund: +2 to the stat you contributed (if you contributed)
- ✅ Thug Dwarf: Gains +3 POW (Brute Force passive triggers)
- ✅ Babbler Rogue: Counts toward Crowd Favorite bonus
- ✅ Lover Zombie: Cursed Embrace triggers (if participating)
If the party fails:
- ❌ Only participants lose -3 to ALL stats (POW, SPD, BRN, CHA, WIL)
- ❌ No Glory for anyone
- ❌ No gambling - failure is absolute
- ❌ Players who voted NO are unaffected
- No Dice Rolls - Drunken Paladin cannot use Liquid Courage
- Everyone Chooses - Can vote YES to participate or NO to skip
- Friendly AI - Can use System Override to contribute a different stat
- Neighbor Witch - Can borrow from another player's required stat
- Coordination is Key - Discuss strategy before committing!
- 🌊 The Great Swamp Flood - Pavel is sinking! Bail water together!
- 🐉 Dragon's Siege - A dragon attacks the pub! Fight as one!
- 🍺 The King's Banquet - King Antony needs 5000 beers NOW!
- 👹 Ork Horde Stand - Push back the invaders at the pub door!
- 🔥 Village Fire Brigade - The pub is burning! Pass water bags quickly!
Each hero has a unique passive ability that creates distinct playstyles and strategic opportunities!
Soul: Dark • Affinity: Shadows
Stats: POW 5 | SPD 5 | BRN 5 | CHA 5 | WIL 5
⚡ Passive: Shadow Control
Force another player to meditate on their next turn. Max uses: 2 players=1 use, 3 players=2 uses, 4+ players=3 uses.
Silent assassin who manipulates shadows to curse enemies.
Soul: Tech • Affinity: Machinery
Stats: POW 6 | SPD 5 | BRN 6 | CHA 2 | WIL 6
⚡ Passive: System Override
Use a different attribute than required for a challenge. Recharges when you win a "Challenge a Friend".
Magical construct created by wise mages 100 years ago. Works in Group Missions!
Soul: Stone • Affinity: Mountains
Stats: POW 7 | SPD 2 | BRN 2 | CHA 5 | WIL 6
⚡ Passive: Brute Force
Every time you win a challenge (including Group Missions), gain +3 to POW.
Stout mountain warrior who grows stronger with each victory. Snowballs hard!
Soul: Crowd • Affinity: Social
Stats: POW 2 | SPD 4 | BRN 5 | CHA 8 | WIL 6
⚡ Passive: Crowd Favorite
Gain +1 Glory for every 3 challenges you complete (includes Group Missions).
Silver-tongued charmer who befriends everyone. Volume player!
Soul: Magic • Affinity: Mystical
Stats: POW 2 | SPD 3 | BRN 8 | CHA 4 | WIL 7
⚡ Passive: Arcane Alliance
Borrow stat points from another player. Recharges after 3 challenge wins. Works in Group Missions!
Mysterious witch who channels power from allies. Save it for critical moments!
Soul: Shadow • Affinity: Stealth
Stats: POW 4 | SPD 7 | BRN 5 | CHA 3 | WIL 5
⚡ Passive: Assassination Contract
At the start of your turn, secretly pick a target. If they fail their next challenge, steal +1 from their highest stat. If they succeed, you lose -1 from your highest stat.
Deadly mercenary who marks targets for assassination. High risk, high reward mind games!
Soul: Sky • Affinity: Flight
Stats: POW 8 | SPD 5 | BRN 4 | CHA 3 | WIL 3
⚡ Passive: Dragon Rage
When spending 4+ on any stat, gain +3 bonus. Works in Group Missions!
Ancient dragon searching for the way home. Go big or go home!
Soul: Pub • Affinity: Taverns
Stats: POW 3 | SPD 2 | BRN 3 | CHA 8 | WIL 7
⚡ Passive: Liquid Courage
Once per turn, roll a dice. If 5 or 6, automatically win the challenge. Does NOT work in Group Missions or Friend Challenges.
Brave warrior fueled by liquid courage. Ultimate gambler!
Soul: Silent • Affinity: Meditation
Stats: POW 3 | SPD 3 | BRN 9 | CHA 6 | WIL 7
⚡ Passive: Inner Peace
Meditating restores +4 to one attribute of your choice (instead of no benefit).
Silent monk with profound wisdom. Only hero who benefits from meditation!
Soul: Undead • Affinity: Darkness
Stats: POW 9 | SPD 2 | BRN 4 | CHA 3 | WIL 8
⚡ Passive: Cursed Embrace
On victory (including Group Missions): Select a stat - all other players lose 2, you gain +1.
Undead wanderer who drains life from allies to grow stronger. Extremely powerful!
Pavel Town is a humble village of 5,000 souls united by their love of ale and fellowship. King Antony rules with a simple philosophy: friendship and beer make a stronger kingdom than conquest and coin.
- Lost Dragon Town (Northeast) - Mystical floating city in the clouds, home to ancient dragons
- Ork Fortress (West, Westlands) - Imposing stronghold where war cries become drinking songs
- Monk Monasteries (Southeast) - Peaceful sanctuaries of meditation and enlightenment
- High Dwarvish Mountains (Southwest) - Misty peaks home to master craftsmen and legendary ales
- The Swamps - Treacherous marshes where trolls lurk and mist conceals secrets
- Misty Forest - Ancient woods where Ninjas and Elves guard forgotten paths
- King Antony - The jovial monarch who prefers taverns to thrones
- Panchoncho - The eternal patron, always at the bar with a story to tell
- Yuumi the Cat - Panchoncho's feline companion, often causing mischief
- Old Man Nick - Ancient geezer with endless (terrible) jokes
- The Alchemist - Mysterious merchant who appears periodically with restorative elixirs
- Pure HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript - No frameworks required, single self-contained file
- Local Multiplayer - Pass-and-play on a single shared device
- Google Fonts - Cinzel Decorative, MedievalSharp, Almendra
- CSS Animations - Smooth transitions, card dealing, dice rolling, and atmospheric effects
- LocalStorage - Persistent Hall of Victors leaderboard
- Responsive Design - Works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops
This game is specifically designed for local pass-and-play multiplayer:
- ✅ One device shared among all players
- ✅ Players take turns as indicated by the game
- ✅ Perfect for parties, game nights, and social gatherings
- ✅ No internet connection required
- ❌ Not an online multiplayer game (no networking features)
missions-in-pavel/
├── index.html # Main game file (self-contained)
├── images/ # Game assets
│ ├── map.png # World map image
│ ├── dark.png # Dark Stalker
│ ├── ai.png # Friendly AI
│ ├── swag.png # Thug Dwarf
│ ├── rogue.png # Babbler Rogue
│ ├── magic.png # Neighbor Witch
│ ├── ninja.png # Shadow Ninja
│ ├── dragon.png # Lost Dragon
│ ├── paladin.png # Drunken Paladin
│ ├── monk.png # Mute Monk
│ └── zombie.png # Lover Zombie
└── README.md # This file
- ✅ Chrome 90+
- ✅ Firefox 88+
- ✅ Safari 14+
- ✅ Edge 90+
- ✅ Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/chamitro/PAVEL_MISSIONS.git- Navigate to the directory:
cd PAVEL_MISSIONS- Open
index.htmlin your browser:
# On macOS
open index.html
# On Linux
xdg-open index.html
# On Windows
start index.htmlThat's it! No build process, no dependencies, no server required.
Deploy to any static hosting service:
- GitHub Pages: Push to
gh-pagesbranch (currently live!) - Netlify: Drag and drop the folder
- Vercel: Import the repository
- Any web server: Upload the files
Live Demo: https://chamitro.github.io/PAVEL_MISSIONS/
- Master Your Passive - Each hero's passive ability can turn the tide; learn when to use it
- Resource Conservation - You get +2 back on wins, but losses hurt. Spend wisely!
- Use Meditations Wisely - You only have 3 for the entire game (except Mute Monk)
- Friend Challenges - Great for difficult challenges when resources are low
- Soul-Type Matching - The +3 bonus can make impossible challenges achievable
- Group Mission Coordination - Don't let the party down! Communicate strategy
- Watch the Alchemist Schedule - Visits become more frequent as the game progresses
- Dark Stalker: Use Shadow Control before big challenges to skip strong opponents or force meditation at critical moments
- Friendly AI: Save System Override for impossible challenges or group missions where you lack the required stat
- Thug Dwarf: Snowballs hard - prioritize winning early challenges to maximize POW gains for late game dominance
- Babbler Rogue: Complete as many challenges as possible (including group missions) for consistent bonus Glory accumulation
- Neighbor Witch: Save Arcane Alliance for critical moments, high-value challenges, or when you're completely depleted
- Shadow Ninja: Target weak players for safe gains, or gamble by targeting strong players who might succeed (mind games!)
- Lost Dragon: Always aim to spend 4+ points to trigger Dragon Rage - go big or go home!
- Drunken Paladin: High risk, high reward - but remember, no dice in friend or group challenges
- Mute Monk: Abuse meditation to restore critical stats - you're the only hero who benefits from it!
- Lover Zombie: Winning triggers Cursed Embrace to weaken all rivals - extremely powerful in group missions
- Target Selection Psychology: Pick players who are likely to fail (low stats) for safe gains, or gamble on strong players succeeding
- Highest Stat Penalty: If you have multiple stats tied for highest, the penalty is random - manage your stat distribution!
- Zero-Stat Protection: If your highest stat is 0, you can't lose more - use contracts aggressively when depleted
- Timing: Early game targeting is safer (more failures), late game is riskier (players have more resources)
- Mind Games: The target doesn't know they're marked - watch them sweat!
- Check Soul Types - Players with matching affinity should contribute more
- Vote Strategically - If you're depleted or the challenge is too hard, vote NO
- Use Passives Wisely - Lost Dragon's Dragon Rage shines in group missions
- Don't Be Greedy - A -3 penalty to all stats can cripple your entire game
- Coordinate Resources - Make sure the party has enough combined stats to succeed
- Consider Difficulty - Hard mode gives +4 Glory but requires much more total contribution
Missions in Pavel embraces a medieval tavern aesthetic with:
- Parchment textures for an authentic ancient feel
- Ancient scrolls instead of modern UI elements
- Ornate borders and decorations inspired by illuminated manuscripts
- Animated dice with realistic physics for gambling mechanics
- Subtle atmospheric animations (auras, glows, shimmers) that enhance without overwhelming
- Warm color palette of golds, browns, deep reds, and blacks
- Medieval typography (Cinzel Decorative, MedievalSharp, Almendra) for full immersion
- Wax seals for Glory counters and hero markers
The game balances tactical depth with accessibility, making it easy to learn but rewarding to master. Each hero's passive ability adds a unique flavor and strategic dimension, while group missions create memorable moments of cooperation (and blame when things go wrong!).
- 🗡️ Shadow Ninja Rework - New "Assassination Contract" passive replaces "Double Strike"
- 🎯 Interactive Gameplay - Secret target selection creates tension and mind games
- ⚖️ Risk/Reward Mechanic - Steal +2 on failure, lose -2 on success
- 🎭 Enhanced Strategy - Multiple highest stats use random selection with smart tie-breaking
- 🔧 Code Optimization - Improved turn flow and state management
- 👥 Group Missions System - 20 cooperative challenges where everyone must work together
- 🤝 Voting Mechanic - Players choose whether to participate or skip
- ⚡ Passive Integration - All relevant passives work in group missions
- 🏆 Enhanced Balance - Thug Dwarf and Babbler Rogue now benefit from group missions
- 🎲 No Dice in Groups - Like friend challenges, group missions require pure strategy
- ⚡ 10 Unique Hero Passives - Each hero now has a special ability
- 🎲 Dice Roll Animations - Smooth 3D dice for Paladin passive and gambling
- 📜 Scroll Interface - Changed from books to ancient scrolls for medieval authenticity
- 🎨 Refined Color Palette - Improved readability and atmospheric design
- 🏆 Hall of Victors - Persistent leaderboard tracking wins across all games
- 🔄 Dynamic Alchemist - Progressive visit frequency based on party size and game progression
- ⚔️ Core Gameplay - 10 heroes, 100 challenges, local multiplayer
- 🤝 Friend Challenges - Competitive dual-challenge system
- 📱 Responsive Design - Works seamlessly on all devices
- 🗺️ World Building - Rich lore and character backgrounds
Potential additions being considered:
- More Group Missions - Expand the cooperative challenge pool to 40+
- Hero Balancing - Fine-tune stats and passives based on community feedback
- New Heroes - Additional characters from Pavel's world (Elven Archer, Goblin Merchant, etc.)
- Campaign Mode - Story-driven experience with progressive difficulty
- Custom Game Modes - All-group-missions, no-passives, hardcore (no alchemist), speed run
- Achievement System - Track accomplishments and unlock cosmetic rewards
- Soundtrack - Medieval tavern music and ambient sound effects
- Animated Portraits - Subtle breathing and eye movement on hero cards
- Online Multiplayer - Network play to connect remotely (major feature, future consideration)
Contributions are welcome! Whether it's:
- 🐛 Bug reports
- 💡 Feature suggestions (especially new group missions or passives!)
- 🎨 Art contributions (hero portraits, challenge backgrounds)
- 📝 Documentation improvements
- 🌍 Translations (internationalization)
- ⚡ New passive ability concepts
- 👥 Group mission ideas
- ⚖️ Balance feedback
Please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.
- Keep the game self-contained (single HTML file preferred for portability)
- Maintain the medieval aesthetic and immersive atmosphere
- Test across multiple browsers and devices before submitting
- Follow existing code style and commenting conventions
- Add detailed comments for complex logic
- Ensure new passives are balanced, fun, and interactive
- Group missions should encourage genuine cooperation, not just be harder solo challenges
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
You are free to:
- ✅ Use this game for personal or commercial purposes
- ✅ Modify and distribute your own versions
- ✅ Create derivative works
With attribution to the original project.
- Inspired by classic tabletop games and medieval tavern culture
- Font families from Google Fonts (Cinzel Decorative, MedievalSharp, Almendra)
- Texture patterns from TransparentTextures
- Special thanks to the open-source community for tools and inspiration
- Cooperative game design inspired by Pandemic, Forbidden Island, and Hanabi
- Card game mechanics inspired by Dominion and 7 Wonders
Project Repository: https://github.com/chamitro/PAVEL_MISSIONS
Live Game: https://chamitro.github.io/PAVEL_MISSIONS/
Report Issues: GitHub Issues
Request Features: GitHub Issues
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"In Pavel, every challenge is an opportunity for glory... or a good excuse for another drink!"
— King Antony