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Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One

Game ID: GID0372779
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Description

In battle, there are no equals.

Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups.

Battle of Legends, Volume One features four heroes. King Arthur sacrifices cards to power up his attacks and gets some timely assistance from Merlin's magic. Alice is back from Wonderland with a giant vorpal blade and the Jabberwock by her side as she grows and shrinks to gain advantages on attack and defense. Medusa is happy to attack from range and let her harpies hound you, but just one devastating glance could end the battle quickly. Sinbad grows in power as he gains experience on each of his voyages.

Combat is resolved quickly by comparing attack and defense cards. However, each card's unique effects and a simple but deep timing system lead to interesting decisions each time. The game also features an updated version of the line-of-sight system from Tannhäuser for ranged attacks and area effects.

The game includes a double-sided board with two different battlefields, pre-washed miniatures for each hero, and custom life trackers that's brought to life with the stunning artwork of Oliver Barrett and the combined design teams of Restoration Games and Mondo Games.

Year Published
2019
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positive
Pros
  • Dynamic two-player duels
  • Lots of expansion/box variety
Cons
  • Not ideal for solo play
Thematic elements
  • Heroic combat with asymmetric decks
  • Two-player duel across cinematic combat
  • Fast-paced, thematic
Comparison games
  • Marvel Champions
  • HeroClix
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • asymmetric characters — Each character has distinct powers for unique strategies.
  • card drafting / card play — Use character decks to duel with unique abilities.
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  • it's a great game
  • it's a hit
  • it's beautiful it's got great chunky components
  • the sweet spot
  • it's a puzzle
  • it's a fun game
  • it's the love of the game
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