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- BGG rating
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Vs System 2PCG: The Marvel Battles
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- 2015
- BGG rank
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- BGG rating
- 7.5
Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders
2016
Rules assistance for Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders
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- 2–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders
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Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players and 20–60 minutes per game. It was designed by Daniel Mandel and Ben Cichoski and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
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About the game
In Vs System 2PCG, players choose a main character, build a deck with exactly sixty cards, and attempt to stun the other player's main character in a game of superhero battle. The first set contains characters only from the Marvel Universe, but future sets may add other IPs. Vs System 2PCG is superficially similar to the original Vs. System collectible card game, but is a completely rebuilt game that takes some inspiration from the original. Combat has been streamlined, the turn structure is different, the resource system has been revamped, and the game is no longer collectible, with cards instead being released in a non-random format. A single box contains a full play-set of all cards. Vs System: The Defenders sees the loosely affiliated Marvel Universe superhero "non-team" face off against Underworld.
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- Upper Deck Entertainment
Questions and answers
Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders 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: The Defenders 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.
Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Vs System 2PCG: The Defenders 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: The Defenders 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: The Defenders 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.