Space Hulk: Death Angel – The Card Game
- Designer Corey Konieczka
- Publisher Fantasy Flight Games , Delta Vision Publishing , Edge Entertainment , Fantasiapelit , Galakta
- Illustration Matt Bradbury , Kevin Chin , Víctor Pérez Corbella , Daniel Xiao , John Gravato , Zach Graves
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Players take on the roles of Space Marines in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, working together to clear hostile alien Genestealers from a derelict spaceship. Each player commands a team with unique abilities and secretly chooses action cards each round. The game proceeds in phases where players resolve support, attack, and movement actions, then defend against alien attacks with dice rolls. New enemies spawn through event cards, creating ongoing tension and requiring teamwork.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players who enjoy cooperative card games with a sci-fi theme. With a playtime around 60 minutes and a minimum age of 13, it demands strategic thinking and collaboration. A solo mode is included, making it suitable for single players as well. Prior experience with hand management and cooperative mechanics is helpful.
How It Works
Space Hulk: Death Angel uses mechanics such as Hand Management, Action Queue, and Dice Rolling. Players receive action cards to support, attack, or move their Space Marines. Actions are secretly selected and then resolved in order, with support actions boosting attacks. After players’ actions, Genestealers attack, resolved by dice rolls. Event cards spawn more aliens, and the game progresses through different locations on the ship.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Corey Konieczka and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this game was nominated in 2010 for the Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction or Fantasy Board Wargame award. It blends hand management, action queue, and dice rolling mechanics in a cooperative card game format. It is part of the Fantasy Flight Silver Line and the Space Hulk series, known for intense alien battles.
Awards
2011
2009
- 2010 Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction or Fantasy Board Wargame — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay for up to 6 players
- Includes solo mode
- Combines dice rolling with hand management
- Part of the established Space Hulk series in Warhammer 40k
Contra
- Recommended age 13+ limits younger players
- Medium complexity requires some learning effort
- Approximate 60-minute playtime needs player focus
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the dark sci-fi universe of Warhammer 40,000, players battle hostile Genestealers aboard an abandoned spaceship. They command Space Marines trying to repel the alien infestation.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on coordinating your team’s actions and use support actions effectively to enhance your attacks.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Space Hulk: Death Angel includes a solo mode.
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?
The game is aimed at experienced players familiar with cooperative and hand management games.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines cooperative card game mechanics with dice rolling and the established Space Hulk theme in Warhammer 40k.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 13 and medium complexity, it is better suited for older children and adults.
What mechanic makes it special?
The unique blend of action queue, hand management, and dice rolling in a cooperative setting stands out.
Fazit
Space Hulk: Death Angel offers a solid cooperative card game experience for players who enjoy teamwork and tactical planning. Its 60-minute playtime makes it accessible for those who appreciate mid-level complexity cooperative games.
