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Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III
2006
Rules assistance for Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III
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Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ryan Miller and David Freeman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Collect the major fighters of the Soul Calibur III video game and unleash their powers against your opponent by playing maneuver/power cards from your hand. The objective is simply to reduce your opponent's vitality to zero but they can play their own defense cards to thwart your efforts. The big selling point of UFS is that it is modular and works with each other set so you can have those epic Street Fighter vs. Soul Calibur vs. Penny Arcade battle. Compatible with: Universal Fighting System: Street Fighter
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Sabertooth Games
Questions and answers
Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III supports 2–6 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 Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III 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 Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III 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.
Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III 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.
Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III are: Ryan Miller and David Freeman. 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 Universal Fighting System: Soul Calibur III 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.