At a glance
Players: 2–5 · Play time: 50–90 min · Ages: 14+ · Base game · Publisher: Arcane Wonders
Video Game Champion (AWGDTE18VGC)
Video Game Champion is a board game from Arcane Wonders for 2–5 players, playing in 50–90 minutes, recommended for ages 14+.
How it plays
Video Game Champion takes you back to the 1990s, when you were a kid trying to balance earning money, studying and playing 16-bit video games.
On your turn, you pick chips from an Action Grid, and the row or column you choose decides which actions you take. Manage your money, button chips and IOUs, beat games using poker-style chip combinations, grab new releases, and chase missions that change every game. The player with the most points is crowned the Video Game Champion.
What's in the box
- 17 achievement cards
- 15 magazine cards
- 5 initial video game cards and 30 video game cards
- 5 password notebooks
- 10 cubes and 15 meeples
- 40 dollar tokens
- 40 new release crystals
- 80 played/beaten tokens
- 26 IOU tiles
- 50 button tiles
- 1 initiative board, 1 discard board and 8 action boards
- New release bag and button tiles bag
- 1 scorepad, 1 rulebook, 1 reference card
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Anyone who grew up with a controller in hand, and strategy fans who like a clever action-selection puzzle.
What a game night feels like: Nostalgic and competitive. Expect a lot of "I had that game!" while everyone races to beat the new releases.
If you like this, try: Undergrove, SETI
Teaching tip: Show how the Action Grid works with one sample turn before you start.
FAQ
How many players can play Video Game Champion?
Video Game Champion plays with 2–5 players.
How long does Video Game Champion take?
About 50–90 minutes.
What age is Video Game Champion for?
Arcane Wonders recommends it for ages 14+.
How do you win Video Game Champion?
Score the most points by beating games, getting new releases and completing missions.
Is it good for two players?
Yes. It plays with 2 to 5.
