Challengers!
- Designer Johannes Krenner , Markus Slawitscheck
- Publisher 1 More Time Games , ADC Blackfire Entertainment , Choo Choo Games , Galápagos Jogos , Game Harbor
- Illustration Jeff Harvey
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Challengers!, you compete in a tournament-style deck-building game where you face a new opponent each round. You draft characters like wizards, aliens, and krakens with unique effects to build your deck. During matches, you fight to hold the flag and win trophies. Over seven rounds, you gather fans and trophies to qualify for the final. The game offers about 45 minutes of interactive, strategic gameplay.
Who Is This Game For?
Challengers! is a light to medium complexity game suitable for players aged 8 and up. It supports 1 to 8 players and fits well for those seeking tactical deck-building gameplay with a competitive twist. Experience with deck-building games helps but is not required.
How It Works
The core mechanics combine Deck Construction, Hand Management, and Open Drafting. You select new characters to add to your deck in the deck phase, each with different effects. In the match phase, you try to maintain flag possession to score points. Deck and pool building create various strategic synergies. After seven rounds, a final match determines the winner.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Johannes Krenner and Markus Slawitscheck, Challengers! won the Meeples Choice Award 2022 and was nominated for Golden Geek awards. It is among the first physical games to adapt the digital autobattler genre into an interactive card game, blending deck-building with tournament competition.
Awards
2023
2023
2022
2022
- 2022 Meeples Choice Award — Winner
Pro
- Interactive deck-building with 75 unique characters
- Tournament mode with changing opponents keeps gameplay fresh
- Supports solo play up to 8 players
- Winner of the 2022 Meeples Choice Award
Contra
- Requires some learning for deck-building mechanics
- More complex rules make it less suitable for very young children
- 45-minute duration may be long for casual quick games
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a colorful, fantastical universe featuring diverse characters like wizards, aliens, and krakens, Challengers! simulates a tournament with alternating opponents and flag battles without a specific historical or real-world setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding deck-building mechanics and experiment with different character combinations to find synergies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Challengers! includes a solo mode and supports 1 to 8 players.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 45 minutes regardless of the number of players.
What prior experience do I need?
Some familiarity with deck-building games helps, but it is accessible to players aged 8 and up.
How does this compare to similar games?
Challengers! uniquely combines deck-building with a tournament format, adapting the autobattler genre into a physical card game.
Is this suitable for families?
It is a light to medium complexity game recommended for players aged 8+, possibly less suited for very young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Deck Construction, Hand Management, and Open Drafting creates a dynamic and interactive experience.
Fazit
Challengers! is recommended for players who enjoy interactive deck-building and competitive gameplay. It offers engaging 45-minute matches for groups up to eight and supports solo play.
