How many players can play Legendary?

Legendary can be played by 1 to 5 players. The solo experience is quite robust, but the game truly shines with group interaction and semi-cooperation.

What is the average game duration?

A game of Legendary typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules. It's a great length for a fun and action-packed gaming session!

What is the complexity level of Legendary?

The game has a BGG weight of 2.434/5, placing it in the medium complexity category. It's easy to learn the basic rules, but offers strategic depth for those who want to optimize their deck and hero interactions.

Do I need to know the Marvel universe to play?

It's not a requirement! While Marvel fans will love seeing their favorite characters in action, the game is fully functional and fun even for those not deeply familiar with the comic book universe. The mechanics are what truly matter here.

Does the game involve a lot of luck?

Like any deck-builder, there's an element of luck in drawing cards and revealing villains. However, the strategy of building an efficient deck and knowing when to focus on recruiting or combat minimizes the impact of luck, rewarding good decision-making.

Is Legendary a cooperative game?

It's a semi-cooperative game. All players work together to defeat the Mastermind and thwart their scheme, but in the end, only one player will be the winner with the most victory points. It's an interesting dynamic that generates both collaboration and a touch of friendly competition.

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game

Upper Deck Entertainment · Board game · 2012

1–5 · best 3 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.4/5

— rating Ludopedia

7.5 rating BGG

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STEP BY STEP

Game Objective

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game is a cooperative game for 1-5 players, where each player starts with a deck of basic hero cards. The objective is to work together to defeat the **Mastermind** four times, before he completes his evil **Scheme**. If the players succeed, everyone wins the game as a team, and the player with the most **Victory Points** is declared the most legendary hero of all.

Preparation (Setup)

Before starting, each player receives a personal deck of 12 cards, composed of 8 **S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents** and 4 **S.H.I.E.L.D. Troopers**. Then, players choose a **Mastermind** and a **Scheme** randomly. The **Mastermind** is placed in the designated space on the board, along with their 4 **Mastermind Tactics**, face down in random order. Players also prepare the **Villain Deck**, adding the **Villain** and **Henchman** cards specified in the chosen **Scheme**.

The Game Turn

On their turn, each player performs three actions:

Plays the top card of the **Villain Deck**.
Plays cards from hand to recruit and fight.
Discards their hand and draws 6 new cards.

When a player plays the top card of the **Villain Deck**, it can be a **Villain**, a **Bystander**, a **Scheme Twist**, or a **Mastermind Attack**. Each of these has different effects on the game. Players can use **Recruit Points** to recruit new heroes and **Attack** to defeat **Villains**.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when players defeat the **Mastermind** four times or when the **Mastermind** completes their evil **Scheme**. If players defeat the **Mastermind**, the player with the most **Victory Points** is declared the individual winner. **Victory Points** are obtained by defeating **Villains** and rescuing **Bystanders**.

Tips for Winning

Here are some tips to help players win:

Focus on building a diverse deck with heroes from different classes, such as **Strength**, **Instinct**, **Covert**, and **Tech**.
Use **Recruit Points** to recruit more powerful heroes and improve your deck.
Defeat **Villains** to rescue **Bystanders** and gain **Victory Points**.

Remember that communication and cooperation between players are fundamental to winning the game. Work together to defeat the **Mastermind** and complete the **Scheme** before he completes his!

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