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Base game

Video Game Champion

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Published
2023
Players
2–5
Play time
50–90 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
Video Game Theme
Mechanics:
Worker placementDraftingTrading & negotiationHand managementSet collection

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Worker placement: You claim limited action spots before anyone else does.
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
  • Trading & negotiation: Deals between players move the game forward.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
Full publisher description

Description from the designer: 90s ; Explosion of 16 bits Video Games era in the world. Time when the greatest dream of childhood was to be The Video Game Champion! In Video Game Champion, players are transported to the nostalgic setting of the early 1990s, where they step into the shoes of children balancing multiple activities such as earning pocket money, studying, and immersing themselves in the captivating world of 16-BIT gaming. From flipping through video game magazines to renting games, asking your parents for gifts and spending hours pushing buttons, the game captures the essence of that era. Mechanically, players navigate through the game by strategically selecting chips from an Action Grid, each activating a corresponding action effect from the column or line. The challenge lies in managing resources like money, button chips and I owe you chips, adding depth to decision-making as players strive to maximize their points through completing games with Poker-style chip combinations, exploring new releases, and accomplishing various mission objectives unique to each playthrough.

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