How to Play GI Joe the Deck Builder | Boot Camp for Solo through 4 Players

[@5p3cu10]

I am a big solo card gamer. FFG currently vapires my wallet. I have been looking at Renegades solo stuff. I am not a GI Joes fan at all (Scotland based where Joe isn't a thing) BUT the mechanics look good! I looked at the Power Rangers one but having to buy an expensive storage box to get the solo mode isnt for me. The transformer stuff looks fine but I am not actually sure what to get to get up and running. Well... Considering there are 3 starters and I am a Solo/ Co-op player. The Joe stuff is WAY more accessible. 1 starter and then self contained "expansion" boxes

[@homegamerdad]

I’m lucky (for now 😑) to not have dove into the FFG card games, though they are very tempting. Arkham Horror has been on my Want List for while now. Out of the 4 IPs Renegade has for deck builders, I would rank them GI Joe best, then transformers, then My little pony (mind you I don’t have this one, but see a LOT of positive about it), and finally Power Rangers. I’m just not a fan of how they did the solo mode. It’s okay, but not something I’m drawn to. The Joe’s game is absolutely way more accessible. The transformers game, while great, does take a LOT of set up, especially if you have multiple expansions/core boxes. Hope you find a good balance with everything and enjoy these amazing games!

[@stormquiver]

Knowing is half the battle, 25% is red lasers, 25% is blue lasers

[@homegamerdad]

That’s a big piece of knowledge, it tells you what side you’re on! Can’t imagine being colorblind, may never truly know that half the battle…

[@randomrickreviewsrrr4662]

Been thinking about picking this up if I see it go on sale. 🙂

[@homegamerdad]

I’m hoping it does too. I love this game, but what I’m using to show it off actually belongs to my buddy. If this game ever goes on sale, you can get bet it all that I’ll be grabbing the base and ALL expansions!

[@Texiteer]

I just ordered the $80 bundle of the base, two expansions and the related bonus content from renegade direct. Seems like a good deal.

[@randomrickreviewsrrr4662]

I played it at a local store I am not sure if we completely played it correctly so didn't have the best first impression from gameplay. The components were nice. Let me know what you think of the game?@@Texiteer

[@brandonsmith4510]

Do you keep the starter joes in the main deck?

[@homegamerdad]

Only the Promoted versions and only in Solo mode do those Joes get shuffled into the main deck. The regular versions that are not being used for the game go back into the box.

[@Texiteer]

How replayable are the missions?

[@homegamerdad]

I’d say very replayable. I’ve gone through the first two missions a few times, and even though Act 3 is always the same, the variability of Acts 1 & 2 make for new experiences. That and using different Leaders, cards in the market, and drawn Complications help with making each game I play unique.

[@justplainpaul83]

Obviously you can borrow it..... After we run it together.......

[@homegamerdad]

You, my friend, have a deal 🤝