Malifaux (third Edition)

Fit

Teach 2.9

Teaching signal

Replay 4.2

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.3

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Malifaux (Third Edition) has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Malifaux (Third Edition) has a high replayability score due to its strong variability in gameplay, the availability of impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.

Luck profile

Malifaux (Third Edition) has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

Welcome to Malifaux, a twisted mirror of an alternate Earth in the 1900s; a world of gothic horror, Victorian structures, steampunk constructs, and wild west gunslingers. Rife with undead amalgamations, monstrous vengeful apparitions, and other creatures that bump in the night, these near-lawless lands are still worth treading for some, as the Soulstones deep within the cavernous catacombs are worth more than the sweat and blood it takes to obtain them. Malifaux Third Edition is a story-driven skirmish game that carries the events from the lore directly into the characters’ mechanics. With a streamlined hiring system, straightforward and updated rules that don’t get in the way of the fun, and enough strategic depth to keep those mental gears turning for years to come, it’s never been a better time to dive into the world of Malifaux. Seek your fortune, test your luck, and stake your claim in this fast-paced and brutal tabletop miniature skirmish game. No longer do you have to trust the fickle fate of a dice roll. In Malifaux, you use cards called a Fate Deck to lead your crew to victory. If strategy, tactics, and resource management can’t help you achieve your goals, don’t worry, as you can always Cheat Fate. —description from the publisher

Mechanism

4

Action Points Campaign / Battle Card Driven Hand Management Variable Player Powers

Family

2

Components: Traditional Playing Cards Players: Two Player Only Games

Media