Legendary Encounters: A Predator Deck Building Game

Upper Deck Entertainment · Board game · 2015
8.0 Ludopedia 7.4 BGG 1–5 · best 3 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.7/5
Buy · from US$ 43.99
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a Predator fan and enjoy a tense deckbuilder, this game is for you! You can play as a team or compete against each other.

Highlights
  • Fantastic thematic immersion
  • Challenging deckbuilding
  • Cooperative or competitive mode
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Can be quite difficult
  • Player elimination possible
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're a fan of the thrill from the 'Predator' movies and aren't afraid of a good cooperative (or competitive!) challenge, check this game out! Legendary Encounters: A Predator Deck Building Game throws you right into the jungle, or rather, into the tense situations of the first two films in the saga. Take on the roles of your favorite characters and get ready to recruit cards for your deck, improving your abilities to face the dreaded Predators. Things get serious: you can play as the humans, in a totally cooperative way, completing objectives and trying to survive the relentless hunt. Or, for those who like an extra challenge, you can switch sides and play as the Predators, in a contest where each one seeks more honor (victory points) than the other. It's a standalone game, but it plays really well with its 'Alien' cousin, allowing you to mix decks for those who want more variety. The original art and immersion in the films are strong points, but be prepared: communication and teamwork are essential to avoid becoming alien snacks. This game is for those who like to feel the pressure and work in a group (or against it!) to achieve victory. It's a deckbuilder with a strong theme that delivers the tension the franchise deserves.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

1–5 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC
5 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Game: Legendary (Upper Deck Entertainment) Mechanism: Pure Deckbuilding Movies: Predator Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Upper Deck Entertainment
Designer Ben Cichoski, Daniel Mandel

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 5 players. You can play solo or with the whole gang!
How long does a game take?
Generally, a game lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
Do I need to know how to play Legendary Encounters: Alien to understand this one?
No, this is a standalone game and can be played without having played Alien. But if you have both, you can mix the decks for more variety!
Is the game very difficult?
It can be quite challenging, especially in the cooperative mode against the Predators. The difficulty is part of the 'survival' experience the franchise inspires.
Is a translation needed to play?
Yes, the game has considerable language dependency, with a lot of text on the cards. A translation is highly recommended for a good experience.
What is the complexity level?
The weight on BGG is around 2.7/5, indicating moderate complexity. The basic deck-building rules are easy to grasp, but the strategies can be deep.
Can I play as the Predator?
Yes! One of the cool things is that you can play as the humans in cooperative mode or as the Predators in a competitive mode where the goal is to accumulate more honor.

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