Deadzone

Mantic Games · Board game · 2013
2–4 · best 2 60 min Weight 2.8/5
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A perfect blend of skirmish-style-combat and board game accessibility set in a gritty sci-fi world.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced-tactical-combat
  • Engaging mid-game upgrades
  • High-quality miniatures feel
  • Great replayability via modularity
Keep in mind
  • Requires miniatures for full experience
  • Dice-heavy-combat-elements
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're into tactical skirmish combat with killer miniatures, Deadzone is calling your name! Set in the gritty Warpath sci-fi universe, this game pits elite squads against each other in brutal urban warfare. You'll command specialized-units, ranging from legendary heroes to heavy weapon specialists, each bringing unique-powers to the table. The gameplay is a perfect blend of deep tactical decision-making and fast-paced-action, making it feel like a skirmish-scale wargame that doesn's drag on for hours.

One of the coolest aspects is the-progression-on-the-fly. As your-troops fight, they can scavenge the battlefield for gear like medpaks, grenades, or even heavy machine guns, effectively upgrading your squad mid-match. Combat is driven by action points and a clever Battle Card deck that keeps everyone on their toes. With a modular grid-based-map and-the-possibility of verticality through terrain, no two-battles feel the same. Whether you are playing as the disciplined Enforcers or the terrifyingly organic Plague, your goal is to achieve objectives at any cost. It's fast, it's lethal, and it's incredibly rewarding for fans of sci-fi skirmish-combat.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Setting: Warpath
Publisher Mantic Games
Designer Guy Haley, Jake Thornton
Artist Chris Webb, David Kidd, Heath Foley, Jonas Springborg, Luigi Terzi, Roberto Cirillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a typical game last?
Most-games wrap up in about 60 minutes, making it a great-session-length-skirmish.
Do I need to buy extra miniatures?
The core-experience-relies-on-the-faction-models-included-in-the-box.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes, while it has tactical depth, the-core-mechanics-are-straightforward-enough-for-newcomers.
How much-does-luck-matter?
Dice-play-is-present, but-strategic-use-of-action-points-and-cards-can-counter-bad-rolls.
Can I play on a custom map?
Absolutely! The-modular-grid-system-is-designed-for-variety.

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