Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One

What is Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One

In battle, there are no equals.

Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups.

Battle of Legends, Volume One features four heroes. King Arthur sacrifices cards to power up his attacks and gets some timely assistance from Merlin's magic. Alice is back from Wonderland with a giant vorpal blade and the Jabberwock by her side as she grows and shrinks to gain advantages on attack and defense. Medusa is happy to attack from range and let her harpies hound you, but just one devastating glance could end the battle quickly. Sinbad grows in power as he gains experience on each of his voyages.

Combat is resolved quickly by comparing attack and defense cards. However, each card's unique effects and a simple but deep timing system lead to interesting decisions each time. The game also features an updated version of the line-of-sight system from Tannhäuser for ranged attacks and area effects.

Game details

Players

2–4

Age

+9

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Medium

Type

Board game

Year

2019

Mechanics

Action Points · Card Play Conflict Resolution · Hand Management

Categories

Card Game · Fantasy · Fighting

Designer

Rob Daviau · Justin D. Jacobson

Publisher

Kaissa Chess & Games · Liam Games · Arken Games · Geekach Studio