Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions 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

Join Bendrix, a passionate card game enthusiast hailing from the Game of Thrones scene, as he dives deep into the fascinating world of Phoenix's unique card from Marvel Champions. The discussion explores mind control mechanics, comparing them with characters like Nova Prime and Karma. Bendrix shares personal insights about his transition into the Marvel universe and discusses how thrilling play styles contrast with strategic gameplay approaches. Plus, the ongoing evolution of the X-Men franchise provides a nostalgic backdrop to their lively conversation.

In this episode we order a long espresso and welcome Amerikano to the show! Longtime co-host of the Marvel Champions Monthly podcast, Amerikano stepped away last year to refocus on other things. We discuss which Spider-Man suit is the best, why protection is the best aspect, and await more hot takes from Leethus! Here is the Con of Heroes print and play content we mentioned in the episode: https://conofheroes.com/print-and-play/ Here is Boomguy's weird Otto Octavius Iron Man deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38974/the-superior-iron-man-1.0 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

Join the hosts in discussing Vivian, Vision's best card, and its gameplay impact. Dive into hero rankings, potential expansions, and comparisons with other characters in Marvel Champions. Explore Vivian's unique background and artwork, analyzing strengths and weaknesses in the game.