Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

"This is the People's Podcast." - Boomguy In this episode of the People's Podcast, the hosts delve into the intricacies of Magneto's hero card and the newly revealed Magnetic Bubble card. They discuss the mechanics, thematic elements, and artistic representation of the cards, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about the character's history and powers. The conversation highlights the strategic implications of the cards in gameplay and the excitement surrounding their release. In this episode, the hosts delve into the mechanics and thematic elements of Magneto's powers in a card game context. They discuss the implications of the retaliate mechanic, the thematic representation of Magneto's abilities, and evaluate the power and fun factor of the Magnetic Bubble card. The conversation highlights the strategic depth of gameplay and the potential for unique deck builds centered around Magneto's unique character and signature cards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the People's Podcast 01:00 Exploring Magneto's Hero Card 06:49 Unveiling the Magnetic Bubble Card 09:57 Art and Theme of the Magnetic Bubble 13:50 Discussion on Card Mechanics and Strategy 14:51 Understanding Retaliate Mechanics 19:43 Thematic Exploration of Magneto's Powers 25:38 Evaluating the Power of Magnetic Bubble 30:11 Final Thoughts and Ratings

"There is nothing scarier than putting Christmas decorations up before Halloween." - Leethus In this episode, the hosts discuss the transition to video format for their podcast, the replayability of Marvel Champions as ranked on Board Game Geek, and engage with fan emails about potential expansions, particularly focusing on the Maximum Carnage storyline. They explore the characters involved in this storyline and share their thoughts on the game's mechanics and replayability. The hosts engage with fan mail, discuss Halloween themes, and explore custom content within the Marvel Champions community. The conversation shifts to spooky scenarios and thematic encounter sets, culminating in a detailed discussion about the card of the day, Scare Tactic, from the Venom Hero Pack. In this conversation, the participants delve into the art and thematic elements of the card 'Scare Tactic' from Marvel Champions, exploring how the art influences their understanding of the card's mechanics and thematic implications. The discussion transitions into a critical analysis of the card's effectiveness in gameplay, particularly in relation to its timing of release and the evolving strategies within the game.  Here is the link to the article on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3371361/top-500-games-on-bgg-sorted-by-replayability Here is the MC custom discord information about the Halloween special content: https://discord.com/channels/641317998442971146/1286157532850688053 Here is VillainTheory's Halloween special from 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuvSRUSh144 We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy / Leethus Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent announcement of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. campaign for Marvel Champions, exploring the implications of the new characters and mechanics introduced. They delve into the silhouettes of potential new heroes, engaging in speculation about their identities and roles within the game. The conversation also highlights listener reviews, emphasizing community engagement and the hosts' excitement for the game. In this episode, the hosts delve into the character of Nightcrawler from the X-Men universe, discussing his powers, backstory, and thematic elements in gameplay. They explore how Nightcrawler's unique abilities, such as teleportation and his blue appearance, translate into the mechanics of the Marvel Champions card game. The conversation also touches on the fun factor and overall power of Nightcrawler as a playable character, culminating in a rating discussion where the hosts express their enjoyment and thoughts on his design and gameplay. In case you somehow haven't read the preview article for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2024/9/26/agents-of-shield/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Dynamics 07:32 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Announcement 11:45 Campaign Mechanics and Thematic Elements 18:28 Silhouette Speculation and Character Predictions 28:41 Listener Reviews and Community Engagement 31:16 Exploring Nightcrawler's Powers and Backstory 34:51 Thematic Elements of Nightcrawler in Gameplay 44:32 Assessing Nightcrawler's Power and Fun Factor 01:02:19 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Nightcrawler We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy / Leethus Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

Dive into the vibrant world of Moon Girl, the clever ally card with a fascinating backstory. The hosts speculate on future Marvel Champions characters and share their gameplay adventures. They explore team-up mechanics, contrasting simple strategies with complex tactics. A lively discussion unveils the genius of Lunella Lafayette and her bond with Devil Dinosaur. Artistic critiques reveal how visuals can impact gameplay. Finally, strategic insights highlight Moon Girl's resource management, all while drawing comparisons to Nick Fury's abilities.

This episode features Andyr, a strategic card player and social media aficionado. He shares his insights on Valkyrie, a new card in the Marvel Champions universe, and the exciting dynamics it introduces. The conversation takes a turn as Andyr reflects on his surprising journey through social media, noting the challenges of being a card game celebrity. They also delve into the mechanics of zero-cost strategies and the intricate decisions behind card placements for maximizing effectiveness in game play.

In this special bonus episode, we welcome Tony Fanchi, one of the principal designers of Marvel Champions LCG, to the show! Big thanks to Tony for taking the time to speak with us.  We also have a spoiler card for the upcoming Nightcrawler hero pack, so stay tuned to the end of the podcast (41:00) to listen to us discuss the new card.  You can see all of Nightcrawler's spoiled cards (including Kurt's Chapel) here: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/nightcrawler-kurt-wagner/ We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you listen to us on. It really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy / Leethus / LazyTitan421 Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

In this episode, Boomguy welcomes ScarletRhodey onto the show to discuss the aggression ally, Wasp! We talk lore, size-changing family trees, and what makes Wasp such an endearing character. But will Boomguy fall for it? And will he end up enjoying aggression, or stay true to protection? Find out in the episode! Here is ScarletRhodey's deck for the episode that focuses on Wasp: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/725852?deck_name=All%20about%20Janet We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy / ScarletRhodey Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

In this episode we return home to the comforts of the classic core set card, Avengers Mansion. But things look a little different since the Age of Apocalypse. It feels different too. Does the card hold up? Apologies to everyone for some slight audio issues we had while recording!  We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy / Leethus / LazyTitan421 Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

In this special bonus episode, we welcome MJ Newman, formerly of Fantasy Flight Games, who helped to design and play test a number of products within Marvel Champions. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode where we discuss the designs she provided to the game, some designs that didn't see the light of day, her love of Arkham Horror, and what she is up to now that she is no longer with FFG! You can find Maxine at her website here: https://www.bewaretheblackcat.com/ She also has a book that you can purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178184630-the-key-and-the-crescent She also has an X (Twitter) account here: https://x.com/NatsunoYoru We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy / Leethus / LazyTitan421 Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

Boomguy welcomes back Astrodar and Josseroo to discuss this early-wave justice staple. But is it still good? Is it worth its weight in gold, and how much does it actually weigh? We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast