
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Exceed: Devris Solo Fighter
- 2 players
- 5–30 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016

2016
Rules assistance for Exceed Fighting System
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Exceed Fighting System is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 5–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
GAME SYSTEM This entry is to allow for discussion/rating of the game system as a whole. It is not for a specific product or release. Versions will appear on the individual item pages. Bring the fast-paced action of head-to-head arcade fighting games to your tabletop with the Exceed Fighting System, which features fast-paced, intuitive mechanisms and gameplay that's accessible to gamers and non-gamers of all skill levels. Choose your fighter from an ever-growing roster of diverse characters, each with their own deck of special moves and supers. Play your cards to unleash fireballs, dragon punches, and deadly combos on your opponents! Titles in the Exceed Fighting System come in one of two forms: standalone games that contain decks that allow two players to compete against one another, and individual decks. The standalone games are being released in "seasons", with each season containing sixteen fighters from various franchises or worlds that are packaged into four-character boxes. Any deck can be played against any other deck, allowing you to compete across seasons and across worlds. Season 1 features the art and characters of Jasco Games' Red Horizon, which was first featured in the UFS Collectible Card Game. Season 2 features the monstrous heroes and villains of Seventh Cross, an upcoming game world from Level 99 Games. Season 3 features iconic, fan-favorite, well-known characters from Capcom's Street Fighter. Season 4 features the heroes and villains of Shovel Knight. Season 5 features fighters from BlazBlue published by Arc System Works. Season 6 features 19 characters from Under Night In-Birth also published by Arc System Works. Season 7 features 20 characters from Guilty Gear Strive.
Exceed Fighting System 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 Exceed Fighting System is 5–30 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 Exceed Fighting System for ages 10 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.
Exceed Fighting System has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Exceed Fighting System belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Exceed Fighting System are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 Exceed Fighting System 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.