How to Play Marvel Champions solo 

Great catch! I don't think I can edit this at this point, but I made a note! Thanks!

@@thegrouchynerd Not only tokens, you also stated that it's one per player when describing the acceleration symbol on side schemes, which is still not per player.

Correction corrected. Thanks!

@@thegrouchynerd can anyone tell me if: when a side scheme is defeated, and that side scheme added an acceleration token before, does that go away then or stay even after side scheme is out of play?

Any effects by Side Schemes go out of play with the Scheme! So burn that one down fast!

Hey, wow, thank you very much! And thanks for the sub!

Thank you very much! The tiny error still kills me, but I guess it is what it is.

Happy to help! I might work on play through video some time down the line, but unfortunately not very soon!

That's great to hear! Welcome back to the fold! Thanks for watching!

Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching! And for the sub!

Awesome! Thanks!

Hey, thanks! And thank you for watching!

Hey, thanks a lot!

Thank you! And, I promise, I couldn't do this live. I think there were 2 on camera and 3 voice over re-records involved in this video! It's dense stuff!

Thanks a lot!

Awesome!! Sorry I’m no help on United!

Half of why I started doing these! To make sure I really learned the game!

Working on it!

I could hear you from the future! Glad it helped! Have fun!

Thank you for watching!

Thanks very much!

Happy to help! Thanks for the sub!

That’s so great to hear!! Thank you so much!

That’s awesome! Welcome to the community! (Sorry about your wallet)

@@thegrouchynerd LOL yes, my wallet has felt it lately.

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Awesome, glad to hear it!

Thank you for the feedback! I try to stay away from reviews, as I feel that there’s a bit of an over saturation in that field, but maybe I’ll try to throw in a bit of editorializing in the future. No one is paying me or giving me free games, though, so if I’m making a video for a game, I probably like it :)

@@thegrouchynerd Hah! I understand. To be honest, I don't think you're that far off from blowing up. Soon, they will be piling up free demos for you to preview. :) I have really been looking at Marvel Champions for about a year and have been teetering on bumping it to the top of the list. If I could hear your feedback on the good and bad, I think it would have some weight. I saw a review on Shut Up and Sit Down that really took the wind out of my sails on this game. Thanks, brother, and happy gaming!

Thank you very much, and I sure hope so! I will say this: I saw that review, and I was slightly dismayed that it might do a bit of damage to the growth of the community, but I also didn't disagree with any particular point that Quinns made. It's certainly not a perfect game, and in true solo, you can definitely luck into a quick and unfair-feeling loss, or even a win on Round 3. But resetting is fast, so no real harm done there. Quinns also doesn't like Marvel stuff. I do. I made fun of FOMO in the video, but the collecting is definitely an aspect of it. Not to say that there's not re-playability in the core box, but I like getting the new characters and seeing the different ways they play. That's, like, an active part of my enjoyment of the game. But that can also get expensive. And, of course, the easiest comparison is Arkham Horror the Card Game, which tells an intricate story as your character gets stronger and weaker and decisions you make pay off over the course of several game plays. Marvel doesn't do that. There's a pretty lackluster campaign in the big box expansions, but I mostly play randomly, or whoever feels interesting that night. Between the two, it's like deciding whether you want to watch an arthouse film that might make you feel kind of gross--but is incredible, or do you wanna see some stuff go boom in the Big Budget Action Flick because you've had a long day and you don't really want to think that hard? There's different times for each. Hope this helps and I really appreciate the support!

@@thegrouchynerd Fantastic reply! I appreciate your time discussing this. Yes. It makes perfect sense the way you describe the difference in the two. Personally, I'll be happy to grab my bubble gum and dive into thr BAM, BIFF, POW world of superhero action! I've been a big fan of Marvel for decades, and I enjoy the FOMO aspect of collecting, as well. It keeps things fresh. Thanks again, and all the best, friend.

@@thegrouchynerd Ha! I made this exact comparison the other day. I also called it gaming comfort food which is the same thing really. I am not much of a Marvel fan, certainly not of the comics, but the game is strong enough to cope with just a bit of thematic input - I think of the Asgardians as mythic gods not superheroes etc. It also feels like a modernised version of the LotR game, which I did enjoy for ages but I had issues with that MC mostly solved (the lacklustre campaigns remain a feature though.)

That’s awesome to hear! Glad I could help you get into this awesome game!

Game seems over complicated for no good reason

@@Dude_on_a_Map I mean, I guess that's a barometer to each ones own, but I don't find it too bad, and I'm kind of an idiot. But, honestly, if it doesn't look like it's for you, do your wallet a favor and pass!

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That is genuinely awesome to hear! Just make sure you note my mistake on Acceleration icons in the notes!!

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

I haven't so far. Probably will at some point, though! Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Hope it helped!

Thanks! Unfortunately, excess threat removed is lost. So far, there’s not a Thwart equivalent to Overkill.

@@thegrouchynerd All right! Thanks a lot mate, I couldn't find it on the rules.

No problem!

Thank you! Welcome to the game! The defense is just in the moment of the attack. So, the villain attacks and is boosted, you defend (either with a defense event or exhausting to use your basic defense), and then there’s a player window in which you can play cards that have defend reactions (Counter-punch, as an example). But then that’s it. You’re not still defending during the encounter card step. You do remain exhausted if you used your basic, and you’ll stay exhausted until the next upkeep step, or play a card that allows you to ready.

@@thegrouchynerd Thanks! Thats what I figured but the rules didnt clarify that ( unless I glossed over it). My son and I have been playing pretty much every day since the beginning of Feb. And now that I have the game I see what you mean about "my wallet crying in pain." And FOMO... I just want it all 😆

@howardgreen5662 haha, the FOMO I definitely can not help with. But other than that, let me know if there’s anything else I can help with!

They sure do! Thanks! I posted a correction in the notes, but I actually appreciate it being in the notes, too, so folks are more likely to see the error. Thanks for watching!

Well, welcome to the game! There’s a rule book and a learn to play manual. I’d at least look through the learn to play one. The rules one is for looking up how specific rules work, but isn’t meant to really just be read. Maybe fills the set up in the video, but have to Learn to Play open so you can follow along there, too.

@@thegrouchynerd thanks so much your channel is awesome liked and subbed

You’re very welcome! And thank you for the sub!

Using allies to take damage for you is a big part of it. And, I know there’s a few cards that can lose it for you in one bad Encounter draw, but sometimes you just have to take a few hits and plan on flipping to Alter-ego to recover every now and then. Remember, too, you don’t have to exhaust to play most of your events, so you should hopefully still have options outside of your basic attack and thwart. Good luck!

Nope, that’s the max; though, there are ways to increase your HP, like Iron Man’s Rocket Boots.

Yeah, they’re a bit older. I would keep an eye out, though. As far as I can tell, the game sells well, so I imagine there will be reprints. Also, I’d check Barnes and Nobles. The one near me will randomly have a bunch of packs, and usually at a discount.

You have it exactly right!

You add one threat to the main scheme at the beginning of the Villain Phase, then add one more for each acceleration token or icon on any side schemes. In the video, I say that’s one per acceleration, per player-but that’s wrong. It’s just one additional threat for each acceleration.

@@thegrouchynerd Awesome! Thank you and thank you for the video. Super helpful!

You’re welcome! Glad to hear it helped! Happy gaming!

FOMO - the Fear Of Missing Out; that "gotta get them all!" mentality. Something I guess you don't have a problem with, if you resisted! I'm a bit meh on Valkyrie so far, but Vision is pretty fun!

@@thegrouchynerd Yeah I know, shouldv'e said: "FOMO? There's no FOMO!" :D Great video, really like your style. Subbed :) Keep 'em coming.

Oh, ha! Tone is tough in text. Thanks for the sub!

When the villain activates, either an attack or scheme, it gets a boost card (some, like Klaw, may get more than one). Flip that card and add the number of boost icons (which are the ones with 3 points) to the value of that attack or scheme, and discard that card. Doesn't matter if it's a minion or a side scheme or whatever, because you're only looking in the corner. However, if that boost card has a boost ability (a star), you'll do whatever it says on the card next to the star under the line on the card. Then, separate from the boost, you'll draw an encounter card and either resolve it or put into play. Does that help?

Those are great packs! Unfortunately, you still need the core box to actually play it.

Thanks, Dad.

I love playing this one solo and it also plays great with more. I don’t know if it’s the EASIEST game to get into… there’s a lot of content. I’d maybe suggest getting the core box and see if you like it before you dove into spending a bunch of money on it. Especially if you like the theme!