
Critical Mass
Patriot vs Iron Curtain
A game by Kevin Chang, Stephen Gibson
2 Players 30 minutes Low
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers
Card Game, Fighting, Science Fiction
Description
Critical Mass: Patriot vs Iron Curtain is a fast-paced fighting game where two players engage in intense mech combat. With easy-to-learn rules, you can dive right into the action, choosing your favorite mech and battling it out with unique powers and a loadout of cards. Each turn, you'll play a card face-down, revealing it to determine the outcome based on speed and interruptions. As you play, you'll manage your hand, building your deck and pool of cards to outmaneuver your opponent. With simultaneous action selection and variable player powers, every game is different. The goal is to destroy your opponent's mech by taking out its armor and cores, all within a quick 30-minute playtime. With its blend of strategy and deck-building, Critical Mass: Patriot vs Iron Curtain offers a thrilling experience for fans of science fiction and card games.
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