- BGG rank
- BGG #11,348
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1
2022
Rules assistance for Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 15 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1
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Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Asger Johansen and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Team-Based Game.
About the game
Combo Fighter is a card-driven tribute to the classic arcade fighting games. Take on the roles of iconic fighters and string together cards to unleash powerful combos. But be careful. Your deck is also your life bar. Every move you make and every hit you take drains your energy. To become a true Combo Fighter champion you must make every hit count.
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Plotmaker Games
- Yvis Nerd and Geek World
Questions and answers
Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 is 15 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 Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 for ages 9 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.
Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 belongs to these categories: Fighting and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Team-Based Game. 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 Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 are: Asger Johansen. 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 Combo Fighter: Plotmaker Edition – Pack 1 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.