Campaign / Battle Card Driven Mechanics in Board Games
Board games use a variety of mechanics to provide structure and challenge. One such mechanic is the "Campaign / Battle Card Driven" system. Here's an overview of what it entails.
Definition
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games are characterized by the use of cards to drive game actions, with a strong narrative arc or series of linked scenarios that unfold over multiple play sessions.
Key Elements
- Narrative Progression: Players go through a storyline that evolves as they make choices and complete objectives.
- Card Management: Strategic use of a hand of cards to execute actions or influence the game outcome.
- Adaptability: Players must adapt their strategies to the evolving scenarios and the cards available to them.
Gameplay Implications
- Strategic Depth: Players must balance short-term objectives with long-term game progression.
- Variability: Each game session can evolve differently based on decisions and card play, enhancing replayability.
Popular Examples
- Gloomhaven: A cooperative campaign-driven game where players use cards to determine their actions during combat.
- Twilight Struggle: A two-player game simulating the Cold War, where cards are used to influence global politics and conflicts.
These mechanics provide an engaging blend of storytelling and strategy, making them popular among board game enthusiasts.
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games published by CMON Global Limited
Mythology themed games with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Campaign / Battle Card Driven and Dice Rolling games
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games edited by Jesse Rasmussen
Adventure themed games with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games published by Schwerkraft-Verlag
Inspired by the best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring board game, War of the Ring: The Card Game allows players to journey to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and create their own version of the dramatic conflict between the...
War of the Ring: The Card Game
$44.90
$28.00
Inspired by the best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring board game, War of the Ring - The Card Game immerses players in the quest of The Lord of the Rings. The game allows them to explore their own version of the trilogy, using uniquely designed...
War of the Ring: The Card Game - Against the Shadow
$24.90
$18.39
Science Fiction themed games with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games illustrated by Knut Grünitz
Fort Sumter is a two-player Card Driven Game (CDG) portraying the 1860 secession crisis that led to the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the American Civil War. The game pits a Unionist versus a Secessionist player. Each player uses the area control mechanic...
Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis 1860-61
$42.00
$21.60
Hearts and Minds, Third Edition is an uncomplicated approach to a very complicated conflict. Eight scenarios introduce players to U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia including a scenario after the US withdrew from Vietnam, a full campaign scenario as...
Hearts and Minds - Vietnam 1965-1975 (3rd Edition)
$54.95
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games designed by Jonathan Ying
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games developed by Jason Carr
Video Game Theme themed games with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Strategy Game with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Ancient Civilization themed games with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games designed by Peter Lee
Campaign / Battle Card Driven and Area Majority / Influence games
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games illustrated by Noah Adelman
Campaign / Battle Card Driven and Point to Point Movement games
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games illustrated by Cyrille Daujean
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games designed by Justin D. Jacobson
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games illustrated by Jason D. Kingsley
Renaissance themed games with Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games illustrated by Nicolas Roblin
We Are Coming, Nineveh!
-25%
$72.00
$54.00
In June 2014, Islamist extremists seized control of large areas of Iraq and Syria - including Mosul, Iraq's second largest city. We Are Coming, Nineveh! is a tactical/operational-level game that tells the story of the most intense part of the campaign...
positive, 80%
14 y/o +
1 to 2 players
90 minutes
Relaxed
Solo / Solitaire Game
Modern Warfare
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Events
Grid Movement
Simulation
Campaign / Battle Card Driven games illustrated by Martin Bulteau
Guards of Atlantis II - Tabletop MOBA
-74%
$425.00
$110.00
This is the Core Game only! No additional expansions are included.Guards of Atlantis II Tabletop MOBA updates the first game to bring the excitement of the ultra-popular Multiplayer Open Battle Arena genre to your gaming table. Two to nine players form...
very positive, 89%
14 y/o +
2 to 9 players
90 minutes
Involved
Strategy Game
Fantasy
Miniatures
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Grid Movement
Hand Management
Simultaneous Action Selection
