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Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron
2023
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- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
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Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dan Blanchett and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Grid Movement, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
The War on Cybertron has raged for millennia. Autobots and Decepticons clash with blaster and robotic fists to determine the fate of the galaxy. As their battle reaches its climax, one shall stand, one shall fall. In this deck-building game, you will take on the role of a soldier for one of the warring factions: Autobots or Decepticons. Traverse the ruins of the battlefield and convert between your different modes to gain allies, complete missions, command cities, and acquire technology to battle your enemies. This is a stand-alone game and expansion that can be combined with the Core Set, A Rising Darkness or any of the small box expansions. Engage your adversaries in 3 different modes of play: team versus team, cooperative, or go it alone as a solitary solider against all odds. New features include: - Take command of Cybertron's cities to gain special bonuses and endgame points with this new area control option. - Complete secret missions, alone or with your team, to score points. - New Ruin cards fill the Matrix after each battle, devastating the planet. Clear these ruins for a new source of Energon! - 8 playable characters (10 with promos), the most of any game in the line so far, offering Team vs Team right out of the box! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Renegade Game Studios
Questions and answers
Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron 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.
Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Grid Movement, 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron are: Dan Blanchett. 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 Transformers Deck-Building Game: War on Cybertron 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.