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Unmatched: Slings and Arrows

Game ID: GID0372817
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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.

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.

All the world's a stage in Unmatched: Slings and Arrows, while the Globe Theater is a battlefield. William Shakespeare steps up to the fight along with three of his wondrous characters: The Wayward Sisters, Hamlet, and Titania. Shakespeare's deck, designed by Jonathan Guberman, was one of the winning decks in a 2020 design competition, and it rewards players for completing lines in iambic pentameter. The Wayward Sisters, a runner-up in that competition from Jason Hager, is a multi-hero deck that challenges you to bring the witches' potion machinations to life with cunning co-ordination.

Year Published
2024
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Video DSdsJSLR-Zg Our Family Plays Games general_discussion at 45:00 sentiment: positive
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positive
Pros
  • excellent IP crossover, engaging battles
Cons
  • collectibility may overwhelm casual players
Thematic elements
  • tactical duel with themed fighters
  • mythic vs historical figures combat
  • character-driven, loud
Comparison games
  • Mage Knight
  • Star Wars: Rebellion
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • duel card combat — card-based combat with character-specific abilities
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Quotes (from this video)
  • "it's Mad Max on steroids where you just killing up folk in your car"
  • "this is the addiction show"
  • "Stone Age is my favorite worker placement game"
  • "it's a trick taking game"
  • "Unmatched Slings and Arrows... Shakespeare going to war"
  • "be sure to check out moving out"
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