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Berserk: Trading Card Game
2003
Rules assistance for Berserk: Trading Card Game
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- 2 players
- 40–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Berserk: Trading Card Game
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Berserk: Trading Card Game is a board game released in 2003 for 2 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Maxim Istomin and Ivan Popov and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Movement.
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About the game
In the distant world of Laar wandering armies, led by powerful magicians live a life of battle. For eons they fought for survival in this world, once scorched by fires of the Cataclysm. Now you have the chance to gather your own army and become the maker of your own fate. Perhaps, your path will shape the fate of Laar as well... In fierce battles your life and lives of your trusted armies will only depend on your skill of a strategist and a warlord. And then, when in the heat of battle you will once forget about your wounds, about the future and about the past - you will understand why this is not simply a game. It is Berserk. Over 3000 different cards to collect, 14 different editions. 1. Battle of Realms (October 2003) 1.1. Equillibrium (expansion) (Spring 2004) 2. Fall of Darkness (Fall 2004) 2.1. Birth of Heroes (expansion) (Spring 2005) 3. Will of the Temple (Fall 2005) 3.1. Grip of Chaos (expansion) (Winter 2005) 3.2. Hour of Monsters (expansion) (Spring 2006) 4. Hammer of Time (Fall 2006) 5. Silent Watch (Spring 2007) 6. Rage of Gods (Fall 2007) 7. Nemesis Angels (Spring 2008) 8. Interworld (Fall 2008) 8.1. Lost Squadron (expansion) (Winter 2008) 9. Black Wings (Spring 2009) 10. Dertakh's Secret (Fall of 2009) 11. Eclipse (December of 2009) 12. Vengeance (May of 2010) 13. Arhaal's Path (October of 2010) 14. Cataclysm (March of 2011) 15. Angheim (August of 2011) [Special - duel deck] Orenkholm's Fate 16. Flying Fortress (October 2011) [Special - duel deck] Angels and Demons [Special - collector's pack] Promo Dragons 2012 17. Shaken Earth (March 2012) [Special - duel deck] Curse of Blackwood 18. Demise of Machines (August 2012) 19. Voice of Laar (February 2013)
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Fantasy World, Inc.
Questions and answers
Berserk: Trading Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Berserk: Trading Card Game is 40–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Berserk: Trading Card Game for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Berserk: Trading Card Game has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Berserk: Trading Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Berserk: Trading Card Game are: Maxim Istomin and Ivan Popov. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Berserk: Trading Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.