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Marvel Vs / DC Vs
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You'd think that a comic based card game would be a license to print money, but the Marvel universe has had to pay its gaming dues in the likes of Overpower and Recharge before they finally hit paydirt with the team that keep Yugi in hair gel: Upper Deck. So confident are Upper Deck that they've ponied up a million dollars in prize money for the Vs Pro Tour. Even then it was a close call, as the Vs game was held back six months for retooling by some of Magic's top players before its launch last spring.
Mechanics: Ironically a bit similar to Yugi's rival Duelmasters; play any card from your hand as a resource card each turn to build up your 'mana', then bring your heroes into the fray. Resources tend to hang around, so after a couple of turns the heavy hitters like Magneto, Dr Doom and Dark Phoenix are hitting the table.
How You Win: Each player has 50 life points. When you defend against an opponent's attack, any left over points break through and cost you life. Use your heroes wisely, as once they've been taken out it's usually game over very quickly.
Deck Archetypes: The X-Men and Brotherhood of Evil Mutant beatdown decks took centre stage in the first set, with support from Fatastic Four burn decks, Dr Doom control and the mutant hunting Sentinels. Sentinel swarm decks are already proving popular, but almost every faction seems eminently playable.
Organised Play: With one million smackeroos at stake, we thought you needed as much practice as possible. That's why every Tuesday is Marvel Vs night at Fan Boy Three.
Website: You'll find all the latest tips, strategies and spoilers at Vs Universe.
Fan Boy Three Blatant Plug Department: Don't forget that all your favourite comic book characters are also available to play as HeroClix!
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