Marvel Comic Hunters

In Marvel Comic Hunters, you become an avid comic book collector, immersed in a world full of the most iconic stories of Marvel's heroes and villains. After countless journeys in search of rare issues, your mission is to complete the collection with those comics that make a difference: the first appearance of your favorite hero, the issue that rewrote the history of the Marvel universe, and the confrontations that left their mark. But beware! Other collectors are in the same fight, ready to take the gems of your collection. The game takes place over three dynamic rounds, where participants will have the opportunity to acquire cards representing the comics they are looking for in four different places on the board. Each of them presents unique ways of acquiring them, ensuring that strategy and luck go hand in hand. Victory points are awarded not only for the size of the collection, but also for the diversity of heroes and the comics that have special Highlights. At the end of the third round, the points will be counted and the most astute and strategic collector will be crowned the greatest lover of Marvel comics. Get ready for an exciting contest and show that you are the true master of comics!

Age 14 + 60 min 1 to 4 players

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

Marvel Comic Hunters is a board game focused on collecting cards from iconic Marvel comics. The main objective is to gather the most valuable collection, acquiring rare and legendary stories through missions, trades and competitions against other players, in a dynamic that mixes strategy and familiarity with the comic book universe.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Marvel Comic Hunters:

  • Prioritize strategic planning. Organize your cards and plan your actions to collect comics efficiently before your opponents.
  • Pay attention to each character's special powers; they could be the key to turning the game in your favor.
  • Observe which squares your opponents are targeting and try to anticipate their movements in order to block them.
  • Manage your resources well so that you have flexibility and don't waste your actions at disadvantageous times.
  • Explore the interactions between different cards; some combine well and can give considerable advantages.
  • Keep an eye out for collection bonuses; completing specific collections can offer significant advantages.

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GAME mechanics

  • Hand Management - In this mechanic, players must strategize about which cards to keep in their hands and which to discard or use during each turn. The cards represent superheroes, villains or events from the Marvel universe, and managing them correctly is crucial to winning the game.
  • Auction / Bidding - Players take part in auctions to acquire valuable cards or items. Bids are made in rounds, and players must balance risk and reward when deciding how much they are willing to pay for specific cards.
  • Movement in Grids - The game board is organized into a grid, and players move their characters around the grid to carry out actions, collect items or face opponents. Movement planning is key to achieving objectives and blocking opponents' strategies.
  • Variable Phase Order - The sequence of actions in the game is not fixed and can change every turn. This means that players need to constantly adapt their strategies, paying attention to the steps that take place in each round in order to maximize their moves.
  • Collecting Sets - Collecting sets of specific cards, such as teams of superheroes or comic book series, is key to earning points. Forming complete sets is one of the main ways to advance in the game.
  • Auction: Turn Order to Pass - The order of the turns is decided by an auction at the start of each round. Players bid to define their position in the sequence of moves. The ability to decide when to play is a significant strategic advantage.
  • Open Buy - Some cards or items are offered for sale openly on the board. Players have the opportunity to buy freely, while trying to anticipate their opponents' moves so as not to miss valuable opportunities.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Marvel Comic Hunters:

  • 8 Hero Tokens
  • 1 Game Board
  • 135 Game Cards
  • 5 Special Markers
  • 1 Theme Marker (Acrylic)
  • 16 Participant Bookmarks
  • 1 Scorecard
  • 1 Starting Player marker

Additional Information

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