Small correction: The mulligan is "discard whichever cards you don't like, then draw back up to hand size". You don't have to mulligan your whole hand.
@@jacobbrown9894 While I wouldn't say there are decks entirely built around the discard pile, there are some strong cards that use it and a few heroes that will pitch a good card to the discard pile with a mulligan on purpose. For instance, captain america can get his shield for free at the beginning of the game. If you draw it in your opening hand, you want to muligan that card at least since you will get it back for free. There is also Lockjaw who is an ally that can be played from the discard pile. You can only mulligan 1 time, so there's only so much value you can really ever get from pitching your whole starting hand.
I was having a difficult time tracking with the video so I played it at 0.75 speed. Much better. Lol... It actually sounded totally normal after a couple seconds. Highly recommend.
i think one major rule you missed is the star icon on allies, means they receive damage equal to the stars marked below the basic attack\ thwart :) other than that, great work! :D
Champions definitely has a high investment considering all the expansions and deck building before gameplay. If you're looking some something in Marvel that's simpler, for competitive I suggest Marvel Villainous, but for cooperative Thanos Rising is a good pick.
Depending on how old your daughter is, there are some simpler options for Marvel card games. Uno Ultimate is fun (still Uno, but... More Ultimate-y). Marvel United is a fun co-op game. Marvel Legendary is less complicated than Champions, but a step up in complexity from the others I mentioned. Hopefully this is helpful. Have fun!
@@mikemiller7926 Yeah, I enjoy it. There are still a bunch of expansions I haven't even tried yet. Can be such a head burner trying to remember how stuff works sometimes, lol.
This was super understandable. I get it now. Thank you, great moves keep it up. Proud of you, human. Don't forget, Roll for the Crit! Well I'm off to play Marvel now, with my newfound understanding. Have fun!
Marvel Champions is an new iteration on the system used in Arkham Horror LCG, which was a new iteration of the system used in LotR LCG, so yeah. They all differ a bit, but share a common base.
The detail is really good but, is it necessary to explain it that fast? i need to reverse at least 3 times for each explanation because i couldn't catch up. As a request please make it Second or third language friendly.
Wow pretty good video on how to play the quickly version, sure you need to get deeper into the rules. Last night I started to play kind of freestyle to get the feeling of the game and my brain was burning!! Too much going on at once but this video it’s great to kind of put things in the back of your mind 👍🏽. It’s funny how I bought the base game, then I was gonna return the game base on comments on Amazon that the game was complicated, then i bought the expansion rise of red skull, then hero’s expansion; Captain American, hulk, wolverine, gambit, Thor , venom and all that without even taking the plastic off the core game… I went bananas buying extra stuff not mowing if I was gonna like the game just cos I like the art on the cards! lol well I’m gonna have to master the game now 😆🤯.. thanks for the great video 🫡
I'd argue that what counts as 'defending' gets way more confusing, but that's once you dig a little deeper in the game. If you still need a ruling about asking other players for help, you can ask something to do anything that has the word "action" printed on it, whether that be playing a card, or using a card already in play.
Felt like it went too fast, especially when talking through the game play. Maybe it was the stuns and all the other mechanics that confused me? Also going slower in the setup would have been helpful. So many cards look the same but you need to separate them. LOTR LCG seems slo much easier to setup and play
Incorrect info at 0:45 - I just read the rules the other day, and they say VERY clearly that when you mulligan, you may discard ANY number of cards. After which, you draw the same number of cards. It doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" mulligan. In your video, you didn't *necessarily* state that it was an "all or nothing" mulligan, but your lack of clarity on the issue, (and choice of wording), kind of indirectly implies it. Anyways, just adding clarity. Thanks for the video. :)
They have very similar vibes, but Marvel feels pretty different with its card play and focus on attack/thwart strategies. And of course, you can't build decks in Sentinels. We like both games a lot!
It takes a bit to get the hang of it given that there are lots of keywords, but at its heart it's mostly just play cards, attack/thwart, try not to get killed by whatever the villain does. I haven't played Sentinels of the Multiverse though and come from a background of playing much more complex games like Netrunner, so my thoughts on 'complicated' might be skewed.
I dont fully understand the side scheme system, does it have a limit of threat until for example the bomb explodes? Or you can leave it there for as long as you like?
During the player’s turn, if you use up all your cards on your hands and performed all the other actions, you will have to end your turn to draw a new set of cards, right?
Correct. After all players complete their turns you then draw up to your hand size (and you have the option to get rid of cards you don't want to keep as well).
Serious Sentinels of the Multiverse vibes from this..especially with the new streamlined and new art Definitive Edition coming out later this year that actually has the health wheel. I'm pretty sure me and my friends could figure this out pretty quick if I pick up a copy just due to how often we played Sentinels of the Multiverse.
All your cards get readied again at the end of the player phase - after all players have taken their turns, and before the villain activates. Same time that you re-draw your hand.
So it's a little awkward but both of you are right. There are cards that have stars on them that aren't in the corner and those act like you are talking about. However, if there is a star in the lower right corner where the boost icons go, that is a boost effect and he is right that it is supposed to happen whenever that card is drawn as a boost card.
The disclaimer at the beginning says that it may contain info "that is blatantly false." Why would I watch this video? I can understand not having the complete rules, but false info is not helpful as a teaching tool.
So Bloomberg's just going to try and buy his way into the White House, right? Every time I come to UA-cam, it's another damned Bloomberg ad. He didn't even exist in the field until about a month ago.
Just played my first game of MC tonight, this video was a great confirmation that I'd gotten it all right or less or more.
Small correction: The mulligan is "discard whichever cards you don't like, then draw back up to hand size". You don't have to mulligan your whole hand.
Presumably this means discard pile centric decks don’t and will never exist, otherwise it actually kinda breaks mulligans
@@jacobbrown9894 While I wouldn't say there are decks entirely built around the discard pile, there are some strong cards that use it and a few heroes that will pitch a good card to the discard pile with a mulligan on purpose. For instance, captain america can get his shield for free at the beginning of the game. If you draw it in your opening hand, you want to muligan that card at least since you will get it back for free. There is also Lockjaw who is an ally that can be played from the discard pile. You can only mulligan 1 time, so there's only so much value you can really ever get from pitching your whole starting hand.
Thank God
I was having a difficult time tracking with the video so I played it at 0.75 speed. Much better. Lol... It actually sounded totally normal after a couple seconds. Highly recommend.
THIS. DO THIS
In five minutes or less or more. I always love this line.
Lmao so basically any time
I hadn't played in several months and this was a perfect rules refresher!!!!
Great summary of the rules. The only rule I saw omitted was ally consequential dmg when they attack or thwart.
Thanks for pointing that out! Added a couple of corrections/clarifications to the description.
@@RollforCrit Black Cat doesn't have consequential damage for attack, just thwarting. That can be quite useful against Ultron.
i think one major rule you missed is the star icon on allies, means they receive damage equal to the stars marked below the basic attack\ thwart :) other than that, great work! :D
I just learned of this game and came here to learn more. I was looking for something considerably simpler to play with my daughter.
Champions definitely has a high investment considering all the expansions and deck building before gameplay. If you're looking some something in Marvel that's simpler, for competitive I suggest Marvel Villainous, but for cooperative Thanos Rising is a good pick.
Depending on how old your daughter is, there are some simpler options for Marvel card games. Uno Ultimate is fun (still Uno, but... More Ultimate-y). Marvel United is a fun co-op game. Marvel Legendary is less complicated than Champions, but a step up in complexity from the others I mentioned.
Hopefully this is helpful. Have fun!
I’m late… but marvel united is also simpler
@@RollforCritmarvel united and Marvel Legendary
5 Minute Marvel is chaotic and fun coop game. More party game than serious deck builder, but simple, quick to play, and FUN!
This... is complicated.
The instructions that come in the box are as clear as mud
It is, but it’s pretty fun
@@mikemiller7926 Yeah, I enjoy it. There are still a bunch of expansions I haven't even tried yet. Can be such a head burner trying to remember how stuff works sometimes, lol.
This was super understandable. I get it now. Thank you, great moves keep it up. Proud of you, human. Don't forget, Roll for the Crit! Well I'm off to play Marvel now, with my newfound understanding. Have fun!
Great explanation. Super fun game.
So the gameplay is kinda like the Lord of the Rings LCG, only in the Marvel theme.
Or am I wrong??
Thanks for this 'how to play' video
Marvel Champions is an new iteration on the system used in Arkham Horror LCG, which was a new iteration of the system used in LotR LCG, so yeah. They all differ a bit, but share a common base.
@@Thagor95 You are right. That is why these new 'theme' LCG are easy to learn.
Brilliant tutorial 👏
I came away from this video knowing this game was called marvel champions.
Wow good job. Good editing!
Well done!
4:11 I had to play this video in 0,75 Speed or my head would have exploded.
Agreed...I was curious about the game and now my interest has been replaced by a headache....
The detail is really good but, is it necessary to explain it that fast? i need to reverse at least 3 times for each explanation because i couldn't catch up. As a request please make it Second or third language friendly.
I'm a huge fan of this game and I would really like to see an official online game release. Im gonna spend so much money on it
Wow pretty good video on how to play the quickly version, sure you need to get deeper into the rules. Last night I started to play kind of freestyle to get the feeling of the game and my brain was burning!! Too much going on at once but this video it’s great to kind of put things in the back of your mind 👍🏽. It’s funny how I bought the base game, then I was gonna return the game base on comments on Amazon that the game was complicated, then i bought the expansion rise of red skull, then hero’s expansion; Captain American, hulk, wolverine, gambit, Thor , venom and all that without even taking the plastic off the core game… I went bananas buying extra stuff not mowing if I was gonna like the game just cos I like the art on the cards! lol well I’m gonna have to master the game now 😆🤯.. thanks for the great video 🫡
I wanted a card game where you can be a hero and fight with your friends
Did this game satisfy that? I am just hearing about this game today for the first time.
@@planetdee3587 I'm late to respond to this, but I've been having a blast solo and will be getting some friends to join in this weekend.
Sounds fun but man do I wish I had friends IRL to play with...
Wish they'd bring back Marvel Overpower
no coverage of the rule about asking for another player for help, which is the most convoluted rule in the game
I'd argue that what counts as 'defending' gets way more confusing, but that's once you dig a little deeper in the game. If you still need a ruling about asking other players for help, you can ask something to do anything that has the word "action" printed on it, whether that be playing a card, or using a card already in play.
Wow good job!
if you exhaust your hero in enemy attach phase to defend, did you start your turn in exhaust position so you cant attack?
That's correct. Your hero won't unexhaust until the end of your turn (unless you have a card or ability that allows you to do so).
If you know how to play the lord of the rings LCG, this will be no problem to play.
Felt like it went too fast, especially when talking through the game play. Maybe it was the stuns and all the other mechanics that confused me?
Also going slower in the setup would have been helpful. So many cards look the same but you need to separate them. LOTR LCG seems slo much easier to setup and play
Does anyone know what are those plastic rivets used on the counters called?
Incorrect info at 0:45 - I just read the rules the other day, and they say VERY clearly that when you mulligan, you may discard ANY number of cards. After which, you draw the same number of cards. It doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" mulligan. In your video, you didn't *necessarily* state that it was an "all or nothing" mulligan, but your lack of clarity on the issue, (and choice of wording), kind of indirectly implies it. Anyways, just adding clarity. Thanks for the video. :)
How does this compare with Sentinels of the Multiverse?
They have very similar vibes, but Marvel feels pretty different with its card play and focus on attack/thwart strategies. And of course, you can't build decks in Sentinels. We like both games a lot!
How many heroes play a single game? Is this one of those three handed things?
I just bought this game. It looks... really complicated. I might just stick with Sentinels of the Multiverse.
It takes a bit to get the hang of it given that there are lots of keywords, but at its heart it's mostly just play cards, attack/thwart, try not to get killed by whatever the villain does. I haven't played Sentinels of the Multiverse though and come from a background of playing much more complex games like Netrunner, so my thoughts on 'complicated' might be skewed.
I dont fully understand the side scheme system, does it have a limit of threat until for example the bomb explodes? Or you can leave it there for as long as you like?
U just answered it yourself mate
I have a question about the side scheme too, as in do you have to resolve it right away after it was revealed or you wait until the next player turn?
@@ABlexJMP reveal it, read its effects and see what happens right after you put it on the table
I just want a Marvel card game more like MTG.
You might want to check out the VS 2PCG card game from Upper Deck!
I know this comment is a year old, but VS is definitely what you're looking for. Check it out!
You forgot tom include taking damage from your ally for taking an attack or thwart action. But mostly covered everything in a short amount of time.
During the player’s turn, if you use up all your cards on your hands and performed all the other actions, you will have to end your turn to draw a new set of cards, right?
Correct. After all players complete their turns you then draw up to your hand size (and you have the option to get rid of cards you don't want to keep as well).
Wow I am so lost to fast
Serious Sentinels of the Multiverse vibes from this..especially with the new streamlined and new art Definitive Edition coming out later this year that actually has the health wheel. I'm pretty sure me and my friends could figure this out pretty quick if I pick up a copy just due to how often we played Sentinels of the Multiverse.
Your knuckles need a haircut
Hahahaha thats what i said. What a knuckle dragger
No Wonder They Created Marvel Snap….It’s Too Complicated .
Alternatively, chew paint chips.
When do I un-exhaust?
All your cards get readied again at the end of the player phase - after all players have taken their turns, and before the villain activates. Same time that you re-draw your hand.
Exhausted and readied? More like tapped and untapped 😜
Seems cool. But I prefer Sentinels of the Multiverse better. Seems simpler and more fun for me.
Nope, did NOT get all that.
I just be dumb, but you went too fast lol I'll try something else
I think the Star icon is only a reminder to read the card text; it doesn't specifically trigger during the card boost villain phase.
So it's a little awkward but both of you are right. There are cards that have stars on them that aren't in the corner and those act like you are talking about. However, if there is a star in the lower right corner where the boost icons go, that is a boost effect and he is right that it is supposed to happen whenever that card is drawn as a boost card.
what happens if you run out of cards from your hero deck
You reshuffle your deck and draw an encounter card. It says so at 6:57
4:48
b o o s t
too fast
I thought if one player loses all health, you all lose?
Your explanation is too fast and hard to follow.
You speak too fast. Slow down talking so others can understand better
Or you can adjust the speed of the video with the playback speed option ;)
Xerxes Angelo Bachiller How else is he suppose to make the 5 minute mark?
Damn Fob
Great video but dudes got some hairy knuckles
Two minutes in, and I’m bored.
Bad Explanation of gameplay.
Mehhh it wasnt that amazing
Is it supposed to be 180 not 90 degrees? Ahahaha just a minor thing
Nope, 180 would turn the card all the way upside down. 90 degrees is sideways like in the video.
The disclaimer at the beginning says that it may contain info "that is blatantly false." Why would I watch this video? I can understand not having the complete rules, but false info is not helpful as a teaching tool.
So Bloomberg's just going to try and buy his way into the White House, right? Every time I come to UA-cam, it's another damned Bloomberg ad. He didn't even exist in the field until about a month ago.
So it's a nuffer magic the gathering ripp off besicly
The game is absolute garbage with horrible art work
I disagree, but you are welcome to your opinion.