Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love epic battles against Kang, this pack will put you on the front lines.
Highlights
- Time‑travel scenes
- Multi‑era challenges
- Multiple versions of Kang
- Encounter combinations
- Base‑campaign integration
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Can be tough for beginners
- Requires deck organization
- Playtime may vary
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The "Once and Future Kang" scenario packs heroes into a time‑bending showdown against Kang the Conqueror across three distinct eras – present, future, and past. Each encounter presents the same threat but with variations in difficulty and card effects that shift the game’s tempo. The pack includes three modular encounter sets, letting players choose the order and intensity of challenges or mix them with other base‑campaign scenarios. Kang appears in three forms – classic, ferocious, and cunning – forcing players to adapt their tactics to each new menace. Deck construction remains strong, with hero cards gaining era‑specific powers, and hand management demands quick decisions amid temporal chaos. For those who already master the base game, the pack offers a high level of complexity, with solo and cooperative rules that require player coordination. Though dense, the narrative and Marvel comic aesthetics deliver hours of fun and tension. If you love epic challenges, exploring different eras, and testing your adaptability, the "Once and Future Kang" is a call to the most temporal adventure in the Marvel universe.
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designer
Caleb Grace, Michael Boggs, Nate French
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players is it recommended for?
The pack works with 1 to 4 players, including solo, but the experience is optimized for groups of 2 to 4.
How long does a game last?
Each session takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the encounter combination chosen.
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, you need the base game "Marvel Champions"; the pack adds new scenarios and cards.
What are the main mechanics?
Cooperative, deck construction, hand management, solo, variable player powers, and variable set‑up.
How does the encounter modularity work?
You can choose between three modular encounter sets and combine them in any order or with other scenarios.
Does the pack include new Kang cards?
Yes, it includes classic, ferocious, and cunning versions of Kang, plus scenario cards that change the game flow.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It can be challenging; recommended for players who already master the base game and seek greater complexity.