The clash between the Republic and the separatists.
Last week our board section was dominated by a game full of wolves. This time we have for you a map from the Star Wars universe, which is mainly aimed at two players. The following lines will tell you how Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars plays and whether it is very different from its “predecessor”, focused on the first parts of the trilogy.
- Number of players: 2
- Game time: 30 minutes
- Price: 999 CZK (Alsa)
- Provided by: Asmodeus Czech Republic
- Age: 12+
An old conflict takes on new dimensions in Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars is a card game in which you take on one of two sides of a galactic clash and start the game with a basic deck that can be expanded further. Each turn presents you with a galactic deck full of options from which you choose cards based on your faction affiliation. Separatist forces are unlikely to be able to reach the Republic map. But what will certainly please you is the rich selection of iconic characters known from the cinematic universe.
In addition to the well-known heroes of the “modern” trilogy, the cast of villains also includes characters who may be unknown only to fans of the original series. On the Separatist side, for example, you will find agents of the dark side or Asajj Ventress, who will be known primarily to fans of the Clone Wars series and other works related to it. Its advantage is the ability to discard all neutrals from the current supply of cards and even one enemy chip if Strength is on his side, because it traditionally plays a very important role here. On the other side of the barricade there are more or less famous characters, including Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi or Anakin Skywalker, who really benefit greatly from the superiority of the Force.
Compared to Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, don’t expect any major surprises in terms of characters. The overall concept includes mostly heroes and antagonists from The Clone Wars, so don’t expect a bunch of newbies to show up like you did in the “previous” card game from that universe. Personally, I don’t see this as a major problem, but it’s good to keep it in mind from the start.
There is also a very rich selection of neutral cards that make up the galactic offering. This is where the potential that Star Wars has to offer is maximized, giving players a truly diverse cast of characters and ships to work with throughout the game, no matter which side they’re playing as. I wasn’t always honest about the reason why certain individuals weren’t explicitly included on this list, but one can work with the idea of the subsequent clash caused by the execution of Order 66, which turned former allies into sworn enemies in the blink of an eye. . Who can be found in the menu of heroes and regular fighters? In the palette you can find, for example, the hated Jar Jar Binks, Jango Fett or the Republican infantry in various forms.
The gameplay here is based on the destruction of enemy worlds, to which you fight your way through enemy units and ships that protect them. At the beginning of each turn, you receive resources that you can invest in buying new cards. However, after purchase, the card does not go directly into your hand, but into the discard pile, so it will not come into play until the next shuffle. Each turn you can unload cards, use abilities, manage resources, or plan attacks. At the end of the turn, you only keep ships and planets, and units and unused resources are returned to the main pool. You then draw five new cards and, if the deck is empty, shuffle the discarded cards to create a new one. Simple, right?
When attacking, you must choose between destroying units or directly attacking enemy worlds. But before attacking the main target, you must destroy all enemy ships. After three successful destructions of enemy worlds, the enemy is practically defenseless and the game ends. In terms of gameplay, it’s very similar to Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, meaning you can combine the two editions and use them to play with up to four players. But you will have to optimize the game according to certain rules.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars features one of the best duels on the market
Having tested Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game in the past, I more or less knew what I was getting myself into. And the result? Again, a great deck build that combines the Star Wars theme and the concept of the Force as much as possible. Despite some innovations, the rules are very accessible, so even less experienced players can be attracted to the game. However, thanks to the presence of the Force, there is a certain depth here. The game’s greatest strength is its iconic characters and iconic elements from the Star Wars world.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars is a great card duel game that builds its gameplay on a very solid foundation. If you are looking for a two-player game related to the Star Wars universe, in my opinion, this is one of the best options that you can choose.
We would like to thank Czech distributor Asmodee Czech Republic for providing us with a copy of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – Clone Wars.
Source :Indian TV
