
- BGG rank
- BGG #309
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Revised Core Set
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2022

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Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis is an expansion for Marvel Champions: The Card Game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nate French and Caleb Grace and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Variable Set-up.
The world is always in need of heroes. In order to truly achieve peace, there are times when we must put aside our differences and focus on doing what is right. That is exactly what the X-Men do, and their story is all about their fight to protect a world that hates and fears them. Now, the X-Men have finally joined the fight in Marvel Champions: The Card Game! As the game’s fifth campaign expansion, Mutant Genesis adds a plethora of classic X-Men characters to the scene, including two new playable heroes, Colossus and Shadowcat, each of which comes with a pre-built deck ready to play from the get-go. Face off against iconic villains, such as Sabretooth, Sentinels, and Magneto, and work together to overcome a fresh batch of challenges. This expansion includes five brand-new scenarios, each of which can be played individually or as part of a larger campaign. Whether you’re a longtime fan or have only just started playing, anyone who enjoys Marvel Champions won’t want to miss out on Mutant Genesis! -description from publisher's website
Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis is 45–90 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis for ages 14 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.
Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis 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.
Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Variable Set-up. 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis are: Nate French and Caleb Grace. 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Mutant Genesis as an expansion for Marvel Champions: The Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Marvel Champions: The Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Marvel Champions: The Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.