Doctor Who: Companions
- Designer R. Rochedix
- Publisher (Self-Published)
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In Doctor Who: Companions, players take on the roles of the Doctor’s last 13 companions, working together to protect four regions from famous enemies like Daleks and Cybermen. Using modular boards, hand management, and action points, players navigate, fight, travel through time, and interact with special sites. Careful timing and cooperation are required to clear the board of enemies before the activation deck runs out twice.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed at fans of cooperative thematic games and Doctor Who who enjoy complex challenges. With a duration of up to 240 minutes, it suits experienced players or patient groups. A solo mode is included, making it appealing for single players as well. The age recommendation of 8+ indicates family-friendly themes but with a complexity needing some prior experience.
How It Works
Doctor Who: Companions uses action points and hand management to control player turns. Players move their figures on modular boards across regions, confronting enemies and exploring special locations. Cooperation is key to counter enemy plans. Drawing cards and using their symbols lets players perform actions like fighting, time traveling, and training population. The game ends when the activation deck is depleted twice or all enemies are defeated.
What Makes It Special
Designed by R. Rochedix, this game is a tribute to the Doctor Who TV series. It combines known characters and foes with complex mechanics like cooperative play, modular boards, and hand management. Though it has no awards, it belongs to the TV Shows: Doctor Who family and stands out through its mix of area movement and action points.
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay encouraging teamwork
- Modular board offers variety
- Action points and hand management add tactical depth
- Includes solo mode
Contra
- Long playtime up to 240 minutes
- Complex rules require experience
- No official awards or widespread recognition
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in the sci-fi universe of the BBC series Doctor Who, where players travel through time and space to protect Earth from alien threats.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the action points and hand management mechanics before exploring complex strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Doctor Who: Companions includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The game lasts up to 240 minutes, making it a lengthy session.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a complex game aimed at experienced players familiar with cooperative and tactical board games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of modular boards, action points, and hand management in a cooperative sci-fi setting is unique.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 8, it’s family-friendly in theme but better suited to older children and experienced families due to complexity.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of action points, modular boards, and hand management shapes its tactical gameplay.
Fazit
Doctor Who: Companions is a solid choice for fans of the series and players seeking long, cooperative strategy games. Patience and teamwork are essential.
