Boss Battle mechanics involve players working individually or cooperatively to defeat a single, powerful adversary.
Implementation:
- Set up: A singular entity with superior abilities or resources.
- Gameplay: Phases or rounds; escalating difficulty; strategic decision-making.
- Win Condition: Defeating the Boss via depletion of resources, completing objectives, etc.
Significance:
- Provides climactic moments and challenges.
- Encourages strategic cooperation in co-op games.
- Offers variability with different Boss scenarios.
Examples:
- Gloomhaven
- Shadows over Camelot