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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Love frantic action and real-time combat? Vengeance: Roll & Fight – Episode 1 is a roll-and-write that throws you right into the brawl, with strategy and speed!
Highlights
- Electrifying real-time combat
- Addictive dice strategy
- Easy to learn, hard to master
- High replayability with episodes
Keep in mind
- Moderate language dependency
- Can be chaotic at first
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for an adrenaline rush with Vengeance: Roll & Fight – Episode 1! If you dig the idea of frantic action and 'kick-arse' combat, this game is for you. It takes the essence of the original Vengeance and transforms it into a real-time roll-and-write that's pure strategic brawling. The goal is simple: infiltrate the gang's den, eliminate enemies in your path, and defeat the boss, all while completing side objectives printed on the den map itself. Gameplay is divided into three phases: planning, fighting, and the final 'montage'. In the planning phase, things heat up: you roll and re-roll 4 dice in real-time, trying to form the right combinations to activate your abilities in the next stage. Each ability used replenishes your dice up to four, and you repeat the process as fast as you can. When the dice run out, the real fight begins! You then use the dice you've set aside to execute abilities, advancing through the den, crossing off defeated enemies, and feeling the tension build. Finally, there's the 'montage' phase, where you catch your breath, upgrade your character, and acquire new abilities and items for the next round of vengeance. This game is the first of two standalone episodes, but they can be combined to increase the player count. Each episode features its own heroes, dens, bosses, and abilities, ensuring the fun never ends. It's easy to learn, but mastering the strategies will give you a headache (in a good way!).
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Families
Publisher
Mighty Boards, Don't Panic Games, Ingenio Games, Taverna Ludica Games
Designer
Dávid Turczi, Gordon Calleja, Noralie Lubbers
Artist
Axel Torvenius
Community
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1,726owners
293wishlist
50want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What's the average playtime for Vengeance: Roll & Fight – Episode 1?
The game is quite fast, with sessions lasting around 30 minutes, perfect for those who want action without delay.
How many players can join?
This episode is for 1 to 4 players. By combining it with Episode 2, you can play with up to 8 people!
Is the game very complicated to learn?
The basics are simple and quick to grasp, but mastering the tactics and combos to optimize your rolls will require a bit more practice. It's the type of game that's easy to start but challenges you to improve.
Do I need anything besides the box to play?
Yes, the game requires you to write things down on a sheet (included in the box) and use dry-erase markers. You might need a translated copy of the sheet if language is a barrier.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
It's competitive. Each player tries to be the best at infiltrating the den, eliminating enemies, and defeating the boss, aiming for the highest score or completing objectives faster.
What's the difference between Episode 1 and Episode 2?
Both have the same rules, but the content is entirely different: heroes, dens, bosses, abilities, and items are unique in each episode, ensuring fresh experiences.
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