
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,164
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2014

2017
Rules assistance for Marvel Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set
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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Marvel Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set is a board game released in 2017 for 2 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mike Elliott and Eric M. Lang and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
The Marvel Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set, the first annual Starter Set not linked to a larger release, features fan-favorite characters like Iron Man, War Machine, Howard Stark, and Rescue! It will also reveal versions of Iron Man's armor never before seen in Dice Masters.
Marvel Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set 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 Marvel Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set is 15–60 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 Marvel Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set 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 Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set are: Mike Elliott and Eric M. Lang. 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 Dice Masters: Iron Man and War Machine Starter Set 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.