Boss Battle

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