- BGG rank
- BGG #4,042
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Resident Evil Deck Building Game
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,942
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance
2011
Rules assistance for Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance
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- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance
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Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance is a board game released in 2011 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Tylar Allinder and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
In Resident Evil, a deadly virus has caused the dead to rise and infect any living thing they encounter! Fleeing to a mysterious mansion, you must gather any materials you can find to protect yourself and fight for your survival against a legion of infected beings! The Resident Evil Deck Building Game brings the story to life in a game of strategy where players construct their cards decks while they play. Choose one of your favorite characters from Resident Evil such as: Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, or Albert Wesker among others. Players start with only the most basic of items and weapons. As the game progresses, players build their arsenal with additional Weapons, Ammunition, Action or Item cards to customize their deck and improve their ability in defeating 'the Infected'! Your deck will be your lifeline to survival. How will you survive the zombie outbreak? Resident Evil DBG: Alliance is a stand-alone expansion that can be played on its own or with the top selling Resident Evil Deck Building Game. Play with new additional Characters such as Hunk, Carlos Oliveira, Steve Burnside, Josh Stone or Billy Coen. New Weapons, Actions and Infected have been added to this set to create even more powerful combinations and dangers. Alliance also introduces the new partner mode of play where you take on the mansion with not just one character but two! Game Contents 250 cards Game Manual Integrates with: Resident Evil Deck Building Game Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Mercenaries Expanded by: Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Outbreak Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Nightmare
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Bandai Co., Ltd.
Questions and answers
Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance 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 Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance is 45 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 Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance for ages 13 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.
Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Team-Based Game. 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 Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance are: Tylar Allinder. 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 Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance 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.