Marvel Champions: The Card Game
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Marvel Champions: The Card Game invites players to become iconic Marvel heroes, teaming up to stop notorious villains from executing their devious schemes. As a cooperative Living Card Game for one to four players, each hero has a customizable deck built from their own signature cards alongside shared aggression, protection, justice, or leadership cards. Players work together, taking turns to attack villains, thwart their schemes, and defend themselves and their allies from mounting threats. The game supports both solo and multiplayer play equally well, and regular expansions keep adding new heroes and scenarios. It's an accessible, ongoing cooperative card game built around beloved superhero characters.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team appreciates how approachable this is compared to other Living Card Games: the core rules are simple enough for newcomers while deckbuilding offers real depth for veterans. The wide roster of Marvel heroes is a huge draw for fans of the source material. Like most LCGs, expanding your hero and villain pool means an ongoing cost over time. A great choice for solo players and small groups who love superhero cooperative play.
What we like
- Deep, customizable hero deckbuilding for long-term engagement.
- Accessible cooperative rules suit a wide range of group sizes.
- Strong solo play experience.
- Huge roster of beloved Marvel characters to collect and play.
Keep in mind
- Ongoing expansion cost to expand the hero and villain pool.
- Deckbuilding optimization can feel daunting for newcomers.
- Scenarios can start to feel repetitive without added variety.
Who it's for
Great for superhero fans and cooperative gamers (12+), playable solo or with up to 4 players.
