Pixel Tactics Deluxe cover
2015BGG rank #4,513

Pixel Tactics Deluxe

by D. Brad Talton, Jr. · Level 99 Games

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Players2–4
Time45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Pixel Tactics Deluxe?

Pixel Tactics is a head-to-head game of tactical combat for two players. Each player has an identical deck of 25 cards, from which they draft a leader. The leader's abilities alter vastly the strategy and playability of every other card in the deck, making the game playable in 25 different ways. In the game, players take turns placing cards and attacking. Each card can activate in various ways, taking on offensive capabilities in the front rows of the unit, or support powers in the back rows. Cards can also be played as orders – powerful single-time effects that can turn the tide of battle. Play continues until either player's leader is defeated. A typical game is best of three or five rounds. Pixel Tactics Deluxe is a perfect place to start playing the game. This large box contains enough cards for two players, rules, punch tokens, and storage space for all the other Pixel Tactics games in print. Whether you're a veteran of the series, or just looking to get your feet wet, it's a great place to start. All 25 heroes in Pixel Tactics Deluxe are brand new!

How it plays

Mechanics

Hand ManagementMulti-Use CardsVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameFantasyFightingVideo Game Theme

Questions players ask

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