
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,339
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Vs System 2PCG: The Marvel Battles
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends
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Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends is an expansion for Vs System 2PCG: The Alien Battles released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Daniel Mandel and Ben Cichoski and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
The first installation of the Great Power Arc. Even Super Heroes could use a little help from their friends from time to time. Spider-Man is fortunate to have an amazing array of friends and allies to help him in this latest expansion to Vs. System 2PCG. Look for a variety of spectacular supporting characters from Black Cat to Aunt May! This set also includes an infamous black suit, that while a bit too clingy, does offer some new abilities and Symbiote equipment to our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends showcases 55 new cards that are centered on the webslinger and his friends. Including Main Characters, Supporting Characters, Plot Twists, and a Special Location. Vs System 2PCG: Spider-Friends can be combined with any other Vs System 2PCG sets. This is not a stand-alone game. -description from publisher
Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends supports 2–4 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 Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends is 20–60 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 Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends 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.
Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Comic Book / Strip. 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 Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends are: Daniel Mandel and Ben Cichoski. 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 Vs. System 2PCG: Spider-Friends as an expansion for Vs System 2PCG: The Alien Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Vs System 2PCG: The Alien Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Vs System 2PCG: The Alien Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.