# Legendary: A James Bond Deck Building Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: #2893
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.46 / 5
- **Designers**: Ben Cichoski, Daniel Mandel, Devin Low
- **Publishers**: Upper Deck Entertainment
- **Categories**: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Spies / Secret Agents
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Perfect for 007 fans who enjoy a strategic cooperative challenge and deck-building mechanics.Very immersive espionage themeHigh replayability with 4 scenariosSatisfying power progressionTense and rewarding cooperationHeavy text dependence on cardsLearning curve for beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your tuxedo ready and check your gadgets, because the fate of the world is in your hands! In Legendary: A James Bond Deck Building Game, you and your friends (up to 5 players) take on the role of secret agents to take down iconic villains and stop catastrophic global plots. The game offers four scenarios based on classic movies: Goldfinger, The Man With The Golden Gun, GoldenEye, and Casino Royale. Can you outsmart Le Chiffre at poker or stop the US gold supply from being contaminated?

The gameplay features that addictive deck-building loop: everyone starts with a basic agent deck, but the real fun lies in recruiting more powerful heroes through the 'Q Branch'. During the game, you use recruit points to bring in new allies and attack points to defeat henchmen and villains. However, it's not just about attacking; you must manage the missions that appear, as failing too many missions means the Mastermind wins and the world falls.

Each turn, the game strikes back with the villain deck, which can wreak havoc or trigger critical missions. As you cycle through your discard pile, your deck grows stronger, eventually allowing you to face the final boss. With hundreds of cards, including gadgets and allies like Miss Moneypenny, the variety is immense. It's a cooperative strategy game where group coordination is essential to survive the villains' traps. If you love the espionage vibe and want to feel the pressure of being a 007, this is the game for you!

## FAQ
### Can I play it solo?
Yes! The game has solid solo rules, allowing you to be the ultimate secret agent on your own.

### Is it hard to learn?
It has a medium weight (2.46 on BGG). Not impossible, but it requires attention to recruitment and mission rules.

### Do I need to know everything about the movies to play?
It helps with immersion, but the mechanics are clear enough for anyone to enjoy, even if they aren't a Bond expert.

### Is the game long?
The estimate is 45 minutes, but depending on the group and the scenario, it might take a bit longer.

### What's in the box?
Lots of cards! Around 600 cards, including heroes, villains, gadgets, and the Masterminds.

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