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Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game
2010
Rules assistance for Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game
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Rules assistant for Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game
For 2 players
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Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game is a board game released in 2010 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Press Release: Expected release: July 2010 - Date subject to change. Voltron: Defender of the Universe battle game includes everything two players need to stage epic battles between the forces of Voltron and the Galaxy Alliance and Prince Lotor and his robeast Lo-tron of the fiendish Drule Empire. Includes 22 pre-painted plastic figures, including Voltron, 5 Voltron Lions, 5 Galaxy Garrison Cruisers, Lo-Tron, 1 Prince Lotor’s Command Ship, 4 Robeasts, and 5 Lo-Tron Force Skull Ships. The game will also include 1 double-sided play mat, 24 specialty dice, 4 status counters, and a full-color rulebook. Completely compatible with all current Monsterpocalypse series. -- Kakaris Maelstrom adds: Voltron: Defender of the Universe is a standalone game in the Monsterpocalypse game world, targeted at gamers who were hoping to see more "name brand" monsters in the game. The Voltron box offers players an excellent (and complete) way to get into the game but with some characters you're likely already familiar with. The game is also fully compatiable with other Monsterpocalypse miniatures and maps, so you'll no doubt start to see Terra Kahn vs. Voltron and such. Voltron (and his nemesis Lo-Tron) are morphers, a type of monster whose Alpha form is made up of a series of unit-sized pieces. Voltron is unique in that previous morpher's Alpha forms were made up of 4 units, whereas Voltron and Lo-Tron are both 5 units. In addition, the battles are fought in space rather than on a traditional Monsterpocalypse city block. Monsterpocalypse is a unexpectedly strategic CMG. Based in the world of kaiju (loosely translated from Japanese as ‘giant monster’), you'll control a monster and a legion of support units. You'll vie for control of critical board positions as you try to optimize your die pools. Then unleash your fury against your opponent's monster using a variety of power attacks, destroying a city block or two along the way.
Editions
- Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle GameenPrivateer Press2010
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Questions and answers
Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle 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 Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game is 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 Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game 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.
Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle Game belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling. 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 catalogue lists Monsterpocalypse: Voltron – Defender of the Universe Battle 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.