Dreadball (second Edition)

Fit

Teach 2.6

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Dreadball (Second Edition) has a high replayability score due to its strong variability in gameboard, expansions available, strategic depth, scalability, and player interaction. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a rewarding and fresh experience with each playthrough.

Luck profile

Dreadball (Second Edition) has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While there is some room for players to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. Overall, the game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with the outcome primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, but with luck playing a noticeable role.

Overview

DreadBall Second Edition is the fast-paced futuristic sports board game set in the galaxy’s most hi-tech arenas. Choose from the agile Ninth Moon Tree Sharks or the unstoppable Draconis All-Stars from the core box set before taking to the pitch and going for glory. Expand your team collection with the mystical Matsudo Tectonics or the aggressive New Eden Revenants Cyborgs with these two team expansions. Outwit your rival coach with tactical set pieces, push your luck with daring plays, or just smash your opponent to the ground with brutal tackles. When the game begins, anything goes… Play out of the box – no assembly, coloured plastic teams. Includes plastic counters, dice, cards the rule book and an incredible fold out board. Contains all core rules and two pre-built teams. The Robots and Yndij are ready to go for quick-start play. Includes 2 Free Team Captains!

Mechanism

3

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Variable Player Powers

Family

6

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: VASSAL Game: Dreadball Players: Two Player Only Games Setting: Warpath Theme: Sci-Fi Sports

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