Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance

Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance

MiniaturesLicensed / AdaptedScience Fiction
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
1 player
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
120 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
14+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.5 / 5
Year
2018

About the game

Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance puts 1-4 players in command of Resistance heroes fighting to liberate humanity from the machines. Build the modular map, pick your scenario from the mission guide or dive into full campaign mode, then roll dice to allocate to movement, weapons, and special abilities as you push toward each waypoint. Standing between you and victory are relentless waves of Terminators, requiring careful coordination to avoid being overrun. It's a cooperative, tactical skirmish built for fans of the Terminator franchise looking for tense, mission-based battles.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's team appreciates how well this captures the desperate, wave-based tension of the Terminator films, with flexible dice allocation giving real tactical choices each turn. The modular map and campaign mode add solid replay value for licensed-game and cooperative-skirmish fans alike.

What we like

  • Modular map and campaign mode offer strong mission variety.
  • Dice-allocation system gives meaningful tactical choices each turn.
  • Faithful licensed theme will appeal to Terminator fans.
  • Scales well from solo play up to four players.

Keep in mind

  • Two-hour playtime and C-grade commitment is a notable time investment.
  • Requires table space for the modular tile-based map.
  • Cooperative games can suffer from one player quarterbacking decisions.

Who it's for

Good for cooperative miniatures game fans aged 14+ who enjoy tactical, licensed skirmish battles for 1-4 players.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDice RollingMovementLine of SightModular BoardScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTile Placement

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