Doomtrooper
- Designer Bryan Winter
- Publisher 999 Games , Äventyrsspel , Casper , Descartes Editeur , Heartbreaker
- Illustration Tony Bagge , Peter Bergting , Paul Bonner , Les Edwards , Nils Gulliksson , Peter Andrew Jones
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In Doomtrooper, players deploy warrior cards from five mega-corporations or the Brotherhood to battle each other. You form squads and cohorts, manage action points, and carefully handle your hand. The goal is to earn Promotion Points through battles and card effects to win. The game features tactical depth with variable player powers and resource management using Destiny Points.
Who Is This Game For?
Doomtrooper is aimed at players aged 10 and up who enjoy collectible card games with a sci-fi theme. It is a strategy game with a playtime of about 60 minutes, suitable for 2 to 7 players. Some prior experience with card games is beneficial due to the mechanics like hand management and variable player powers requiring strategic thinking.
How It Works
Players spend action points to play warrior cards forming squads and cohorts. Hand management involves playing the right cards at the right time. Variable player powers provide unique faction abilities. Destiny Points serve as currency to acquire warriors and equipment, while Promotion Points track progress to victory.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Bryan Winter, Doomtrooper is part of the collectible card game family set in the Mutant Chronicles universe. It combines Action Points, Hand Management, and Variable Player Powers mechanics, distinguished by its diverse factions representing mega-corporations and the Brotherhood.
Pro
- Diverse factions with unique player powers
- Tactical depth with action points and hand management
- Collectible card game with a wide card base
- Engaging sci-fi theme within Mutant Chronicles
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Complexity may be high for beginners
- 60-minute playtime requires focus
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game takes place in the Mutant Chronicles universe, a dark sci-fi world with five mega-corporations and a church faction fighting against the Dark Legion threatening another dimension.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Use your action points efficiently and familiarize yourself early with your faction’s special powers to succeed.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Doomtrooper requires at least two players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic card game knowledge is helpful due to mechanics like hand management and variable player powers.
How does this compare to similar games?
Doomtrooper uniquely combines variable player powers with a sci-fi setting and a focus on action points.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 10+, but its complexity makes it better suited for experienced players than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Action Points, Hand Management, and Variable Player Powers defines the tactical gameplay.
Fazit
Doomtrooper is recommended for fans of sci-fi and tactical card games who prefer moderate playtimes. It offers enough depth for experienced players but is less suited for families with young children.
