VENOM Assault

Spyglass Games · Board game · 2016
9.0 Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 1–5 · best 1 Solo 60 min Weight 2.1/5
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9.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of cooperative sci-fi games will enjoy Venom Assault. It blends deck-building and dice combat in action-packed missions. Teamwork is key to defeating VENOM, but dice randomness can surprise. Great for groups who like tactical challenges with a touch of luck.

Highlights
  • Unique mix of deck-building and dice
  • Engaging sci-fi theme
  • Cooperative for up to 5 players
Keep in mind
  • Dice randomness can frustrate
  • Heavily relies on teamwork
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In the year 2050, the UN discovers the existence of VENOM, a terrorist organization behind global attacks and even World War III. To counter them, Project Freedom is created, led by General Abraham Steele. In Venom Assault, you and your friends form an elite squad to defeat VENOM's seven leaders. The game is a cooperative deck-building experience where each player recruits soldiers and vehicles, using their unique abilities in dice-based combat. There are ten missions in the base game, each with specific objectives, but beware: VENOM won't sit idle and can turn the tables if you're not careful. The game blends strategy, luck, and teamwork in an action-packed sci-fi setting.

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

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

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia
Publisher Spyglass Games
Designer Dave Ploense, Jeff Arbough, Michael Knight
Artist Phil Cho, Roberto Garcia, Roger Bonet Martinez

Community

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164wishlist
28want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 5 players, always in cooperative mode.
What's the average playtime?
About 60 minutes, but it may vary depending on the mission.
Is there much language dependency?
Yes, it needs translation to be played as there's considerable text on the cards.
Is it hard to learn?
The weight is medium (2.14/5 on BGG), so it has a reasonable learning curve.
Do you need expansions for variety?
No, the base game already includes 10 different missions.
Is it good for solo play?
Yes, it works well in solo mode, controlling multiple characters.

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