Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

Hosts share their thrilling experiences at the recent MCDC convention, diving into creative deck-building strategies and gameplay insights. They emphasize originality, memorable moments from multiplayer scenarios, and the fun of experimenting with strategies. Listeners get techniques for designing effective combos and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also highlights their favorite decks, like a Deadpool leadership build and a War Machine aggression list, along with what attendees loved about custom content.

Dive into the exciting world of Marvel Champions as Boomguy and Josseroo dissect the MODOK League and their latest gameplay experiences. They explore the nuances of specific cards, especially the captivating Drop Kick, while analyzing its thematic coherence and evolution. The duo debates the balance of status effects and shares strategies on deck building to maximize effectiveness. With insights on card design and player experience, this conversation is packed with tips for both casual and competitive gamers!

In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan interview Caleb Grace, the (now former) lead designer of Marvel Champions. They discuss Caleb's background in gaming, the upcoming Civil War expansion, and the introduction of player vs player mechanics. Caleb shares insights into the design process, community feedback, and his favorite heroes. The conversation also touches on Caleb's transition to the Star Wars deckbuilding game and the exciting new Mandalorian expansion. Throughout the episode, Caleb emphasizes the importance of fun and empowerment in gaming, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind about new gameplay experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast 02:49 Caleb Grace's Background and Gaming Preferences 05:41 Transitioning from Marvel Champions to Star Wars Deck Building 08:23 The Civil War Expansion Development Process 11:04 Player vs. Player Mechanics and Influences 13:55 Balancing Competitive Play in Civil War 16:31 Customizable Scenarios and Player Engagement 19:19 Thematic Elements of the Civil War Expansion 22:16 Choosing Leaders and Their Unique Abilities 25:29 Character Development and Unique Play Styles 27:06 Product Reception and Future Prospects 28:06 Pride in Game Design: Civil War vs. Mutant Genesis 31:13 Evolution of Civil War: From Concept to Reality 33:19 Encouraging Open-Mindedness in Players 37:33 Underrated Aspects of Game Design 40:18 Transitioning from LCGs to New Product Lines 47:18 Designing Accessible Games for All Ages 50:44 Expanding the Star Wars Deck Building Universe 55:51 Innovations in Gameplay: Introducing New Modes 59:02 Gratitude and Community in Game Design 01:05:40 Outro  

Summary In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by special guest WastelandSniper to discuss the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on the 4-cost ally, Multiple Man. The conversation covers various topics including listener engagement, recent gameplay experiences, and the lore behind Multiple Man. The hosts also share their unique deck strategies built around Multiple Man, showcasing the diversity in deck building even with the same character and aspects.  Boomguy's Deck WastelandSniper's deck Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 01:26 Meet WastelandSniper: A New Guest's Journey 06:45 Listener Email: Community Engagement and Deck Building 08:30 Recent Plays: Exploring New Decks and Strategies 15:47 Character Spotlight: The Lore of Multiple Man 21:00 The Power of Duplication 21:58 Multiple Man's Background and Associations 23:19 Analyzing the Card: Multiple Man 31:08 Thematic Elements of Multiple Man 35:00 Evaluating the Card's Power and Utility 39:35 The Power of Armor and Allies 41:39 Evaluating Multiple Man's Effectiveness 44:05 Fun Factor of Multiple Man 46:47 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Multiple Man 52:51 Deck Building Strategies with Multiple Man 01:07:25 Outro

Summary In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan welcome first-time guest Luke from the One Two Punch Board series. They discuss the upcoming MCDC convention, share insights on deck building, and explore their favorite heroes and scenarios in Marvel Champions. The conversation also includes recommendations for content creators, listener emails about new cards, and a detailed discussion on the card of the day, Toe to Toe, including its artwork and the artists behind it. In this episode, the hosts engage in a detailed discussion about the art and design of various cards in the Marvel Champions game, exploring themes of creativity, controversy, and gameplay mechanics. They critique specific artworks, delve into the thematic elements of card design, and evaluate the power and effectiveness of different cards. The conversation also highlights the fun factor in gameplay and concludes with final thoughts and ratings for the discussed cards. Additionally, the hosts share their innovative deck strategies, showcasing how different heroes can interact with the game mechanics. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54592/soviet-savant-episode-77-1.0 Luke's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54587/punching-their-pressure-points-1.0 Luke's recently played deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50245/parental-disguise-1.0 Find Curation Crew here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3576956/curation-crew-batman-hush-first-impressions Greg Land allegations:  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 03:31 Guest Introduction and Community Engagement 04:19 Luke's Background and Content Creation 11:05 Favorite Heroes and Play Styles 21:36 Listener Email Discussion on New Characters 29:56 Exploring New Characters and Cards 32:45 Recent Gameplay Experiences 34:34 Deck Building and Strategy 37:13 Card of the Day: Toe to Toe 48:57 Art and Theme Analysis 55:54 Power and Effectiveness of Cards 59:25 Minion Management Strategies 01:02:22 Card Synergies and Gameplay Mechanics 01:05:37 Final Thoughts on Card Effectiveness 01:13:01 Deck Building Insights and Strategies 01:33:47 Outro

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51929/anything-you-can-do-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52369/does-anyone-need-a-triple-resources-card-this-turn-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51761/the-dj-crew-3.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48846/sp-dr-pool-goes-vroom-vroom-lightsaber-sounds-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel Decks 01:08 Exploring the Rogue Deck: Anything You Can Do 06:53 Aggression Deck: The Deja Crew 13:19 Captain Marvel Leadership Deck: Triple Resource Shenanigans 17:44 SPDR Pool: Vroom Vroom and Plot Convenience

Comments, questions, and feedback: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com In this episode, the hosts are joined by community member Volt, and they delve into the character design, thematic elements, and gameplay mechanics of Squirrel Girl, exploring her costume, powers, and overall impact in the game. They discuss the fun factor of playing with Squirrel Girl and share their final thoughts on her effectiveness in various deck strategies, ultimately rating her performance and discussing deck-building ideas. Volt's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53706/bike-of-the-aero-rior-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54206/sidekickin-it-episode-76-1.0   Boomguy's other deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53729/wakandan-economics-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 02:10 Guest Introduction and Favorite Heroes 05:08 Favorite Scenarios and Player Counts 06:48 Deck Building Strategies and Recent Plays 20:29 Lore and Background of Squirrel Girl 23:13 The Powers of Squirrel Girl 27:16 Squirrel Girl's Backstory and Age 28:24 Squirrel Girl in the Game and MCU 29:59 Card of the Day: Squirrel Girl 31:31 Art and Design of Squirrel Girl 35:44 Thematic Elements of Squirrel Girl 38:39 Power Dynamics of Squirrel Girl 44:35 The Power of Allies in Deck Building 47:42 Fun Factor: How Allies Impact Gameplay 50:38 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Squirrel Girl 55:52 Deck Strategies: Building Around Squirrel Girl 01:09:13 outro  

Feedback or comments: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com In this episode we talk about two new cards from Fantasy Flight Games for the upcoming Civil War expansion. What do you think about the new cards?  https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2025/8/14/shifting-shape/ Next reveal will be on the Step into the Portal YouTube channle, so check it out tomorrow!

See more of Krautbammer here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3thnQY0AinSIFjGyS7wWlR?si=1ef2a7a4e5d54244 In this episode of Winning Hand, we celebrate their Platinum Jubilee episode while introducing a new guest, Krautbammer from the "Stunned and Confused" podcast! We discuss various topics including listener emails about house rules in Marvel Champions, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the She-Hulk card of the day, Gamma Slam. We also share insights into deck strategies and how to maximize the use of She-Hulk's abilities, culminating in a discussion about the overall enjoyment of the character and the game. Krautbammer's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53641/on-demand-gamma-slam-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53679/phi-slama-gamma-episode-75-1.0   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 01:05 Introducing the Guests and Content Creators 03:35 House Rules in Marvel Champions 09:40 Listener Email Discussion 14:57 Recent Gameplay Experiences 22:27 Villains and Their Impact 23:09 The Return to Rhino Set 23:52 Ultron: The Underestimated Villain 24:55 Card of the Day: Gamma Slam 30:35 Thematic Elements of Gamma Slam 33:19 Power and Limitations of Gamma Slam 40:45 Fun Factor of Gamma Slam 45:57 Final Thoughts on She-Hulk 49:34 Deck Strategies and Gameplay Mechanics 56:56 Deck Building and Community Engagement 01:09:39 Outro

Feedback and thoughts to winninghandpodcast@gmail.com In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by bannaners as we dive into the world of Marvel Champions, focusing on She-Hulk and her card Superhuman Strength. We discuss community contributions, and share listener feedback. We go into recent gameplay experiences, highlighting different heroes and strategies, before analyzing the card of the day, Superhuman Strength, including its art, mechanics, and thematic elements. We share our deck-building strategies, highlighting the importance of synergy and character control in maximizing She-Hulk's potential. Bannaners' Winning Hand score tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LbzATE_Dujf4BSxp4iAS6NNdm13okCD4v4ojVlXO8vc/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53447/that-s-gonna-leave-a-marked-episode-74-1.0 Bannaners' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53426/a-smash-in-the-face-1.0   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:11 Meet the Guests and Quickfire Questions 06:28 Community Contributions and Analytics 10:35 Listener Email and She-Hulk Discussion 14:00 Recent Gameplay Experiences 20:57 Card of the Day: Superhuman Strength 29:27 Flavor Text and Theming in Card Games 32:40 Mechanics of She-Hulk's Superhuman Strength 37:41 Thematic Consistency and Gameplay Experience 44:29 Fun Factor and Player Experience 50:16 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Superhuman Strength 58:09 Deck Building Strategies for She-Hulk 01:13:49 Outro