CapCom Street Fighter Deck-Building Game

Cryptozoic Entertainment · Board game · 2014
7.1 Ludopedia 6.7 BGG 2–5 · best 3 45 min Weight 2.1/5
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7.1 rating Ludopedia
6.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you love the adrenaline of Street Fighter and enjoy the deck-building mechanic, this game is a treat! It captures the essence of one-on-one combat and character evolution, challenging you to build an increasingly powerful deck to knock out bosses. It's a fun and strategic experience, perfect for franchise fans or anyone looking for a deck-building game with a fighting twist.

Highlights
  • Immersive Street Fighter theme
  • Strategic deck-building
  • Iconic playable characters
  • Dynamic combat and retaliation
  • One-on-one action
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Might be repetitive for non-fans
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to unleash Hadoukens and Shoryukens on the tabletop with the CapCom Street Fighter Deck-Building Game! Here, you embody legends like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Balrog, or M. Bison, embarking on a journey through epic locales in search of challenges. At the start, your arsenal is basic, but with each turn, the strategy deepens: you'll acquire more powerful cards to boost your deck, aiming to knock out as many Stage Bosses as you can. Each player begins with their own ten-card starting deck and draws five cards per turn. The 'Power' of the cards is your currency to buy new, stronger additions to your deck. The magic of deck-building is transforming your deck into a fighting machine, and here you can acquire Villains, Heroes, Equipment, Super Powers, and Locations. A central line-up of five cards is always available for purchase, ensuring your strategic options change every round. By accumulating enough power, you can challenge the current Stage Boss. But beware: they retaliate! The action is often one-on-one, and you can defend yourself with cards like Chun-Li's Bracelets. Oh, and each character has their own Ultra card, that special move that can turn the tide of the game! In the end, the player with the most Victory Points from the cards in their deck wins.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC

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Game details

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Game: Cerberus Engine – Heroes Mechanism: Pure Deckbuilding Video Game Theme: Street Fighter
Publisher Cryptozoic Entertainment
Designer Erik V Larsen, Matt Hyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many players can participate and what is the average duration?
The game is for 2 to 5 players, and a game typically lasts between 45 and 45 minutes. It's quick for a fighting session!
What is the complexity level of the game?
It has a BGG weight of 2.1026/5, which indicates a light to moderate complexity. It's easy to learn but offers strategic depth for those who enjoy optimizing their deck.
Do I need to know Street Fighter to play?
It's not strictly necessary, but fans of the franchise will definitely enjoy the immersion and references to iconic characters and moves much more. The deck-building mechanic works well on its own.
Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Yes! While the focus is on building your deck and fighting bosses, the shared 'line-up' of cards for purchase, and the action often simulating one-on-one combat, generates a lot of indirect and even direct interaction with boss retaliations.
What are the main components of the game?
The game is card-focused! You'll have character cards, attack cards, defense cards, super powers, equipment, villains, and location cards, plus a starting deck for each player.
Is this a good game for someone new to deck-building?
Absolutely! With accessible rules and a familiar theme, it's a great entry point into the world of deck-building, without being overly simplistic. It's a fun challenge for both newcomers and veterans.

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