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Iron Man Battling Card Game
2008
Rules assistance for Iron Man Battling Card Game
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Iron Man Battling Card Game
For 2 players
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Iron Man Battling Card Game is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Craig Van Ness and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
From Marvel's website: Duel it out to rule the skies with the Iron Man Battling Card Game. Challenge a friend to a dueling card game between Iron Man and Iron Monger. Play by beginner rules or use the special attack cards for advanced gameplay. Includes 58 Iron Man battle cards, 58 Iron Monger battle cards, 5 Iron Man victory cards, 5 Iron Monger victory cards and instructions. For 2 players. Ages 6 and up Previously published as: Transformers Battling Card Game Star Wars: Episode 1 – Clash of the Lightsabers Re-Implemented as: Iron Man 2: Game of War
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
Iron Man Battling 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 Iron Man Battling Card Game is 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.
Iron Man Battling Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Iron Man Battling Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Iron Man Battling Card Game are: Craig Van Ness. 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 Iron Man Battling 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.