
- BGG rank
- BGG #766
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Leviathan Wilds
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2024

2020
Rules assistance for Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter
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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Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by William Madden and Ryan Paul and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
Relive classic arcade action with Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter, a two-player dueling card game based on 3-vs-3 tag-team arcade fighters such as Sharkfist, Slumberjack, and Tyranosorcerer. Draft from a group of fifteen fighters, each with their own abilities and evocative pixel art. Play "Button cards" to execute different attacks, and chain cards together to create insanely powerful combos — or mash buttons and hope for the best! —description from the publisher
Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter 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 Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter is 30 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 Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter 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.
Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter are: William Madden and Ryan Paul. 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 Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter 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.