Malediction
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- Designer Leo Cunha , Nicole Lobo , Daniel Pettersen de Lucena
- Publisher Loot Studios
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What to Expect
You lead a warband as a Seeker into cursed grounds, combining deck construction with miniature combat. Each round you draw cards, gain Echo as a resource and deploy units, items and spells on a modular battlefield. Scenarios have a mastery threshold and relics are claimed by nearby units at round end. Matches support head-to-head and team play and progress through Refresh, Deploy, Action and End phases.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at experienced players who enjoy minis plus card and dice systems; recommended from age 14. The mix of Deck Construction, Dice Rolling and Action Points rewards tactical resource management and bidding for initiative. New players should expect a learning curve with measurement movement and line-of-sight rules.
How It Works
Malediction blends Deck Construction and Drawing with Dice Rolling and Action Points: you build a deck, draw cards and spend Echo to play units and items. Each round has four phases including an initiative bid and alternating unit activations. Line of Sight and Measurement Movement govern positioning; Interrupts and Stat Check Resolution allow tactical responses during encounters.
What Makes It Special
Designers Leo Cunha, Nicole Lobo and Daniel Pettersen de Lucena fuse miniatures combat with deckbuilding on a modular board. Team-Based Game options enable both head-to-head and team matches. Key features include Echo resource management combined with initiative bidding and critical hit/failure mechanics.
Pro
- Merges Deck Construction with miniature combat and Measurement Movement
- Modular board supports varied scenarios
- Supports both head-to-head and Team-Based play
- Tactical depth via initiative bidding, Interrupts and Echo management
Contra
- Requires time to learn Measurement Movement and complex interactions
- 90-minute games are on the extended side
- Not aimed at very young players (14+)
Setting & atmosphere
Fantasy setting: you act as a Seeker leading a warband into cursed territory to claim relics from the husks of former wielders. The battlefield is created from brought terrain sets on a modular board.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on the round structure (Refresh, Deploy, Action, End) and learn how Echo interacts with cards and activations before attempting complex combos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. Player count is 2–4; a solo mode is not indicated.
How long does a game really take?
Listed duration is about 90 minutes; table setup for a modular battlefield may add time.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with miniatures or measurement-movement games and familiarity with deckbuilding and dice mechanics is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Malediction directly marries Deck Construction with miniatures and Measurement Movement rather than using an abstract battlefield.
Is this suitable for families?
Given the complexity and the 14+ age recommendation, it's more suitable for experienced family members than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Deck Construction, Echo resource management and initiative bidding alongside Measurement Movement and Line of Sight.
Fazit
Malediction is recommended for players seeking tactical miniatures battles with deckbuilding depth. If you like scenario-based objectives with measurement movement and resource planning, it deserves consideration.
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