2019Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang
- Videos
- 173
- Creators
- 85
1 - 5 players90 - 120 minMedium weight

2019Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson
Mainly reviews. Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 28 reviews, 9 how-to-play guides, 9 recorded sessions, 7 unboxings, and 11 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
In battle, there are no equals. Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups. Battle of Legends, Volume One features four heroes. King Arthur sacrifices cards to power up his attacks and gets some timely assistance from Merlin's magic. Alice is back from Wonderland with a giant vorpal blade and the Jabberwock by her side as she grows and shrinks to gain advantages on attack and defense. Medusa is happy to attack from range and let her harpies hound you, but just one devastating glance could end the battle quickly. Sinbad grows in power as he gains experience on each of his voyages. Combat is resolved quickly by comparing attack and defense cards. However, each card's unique effects and a simple but deep timing system lead to interesting decisions each time. The game also features an updated version of the line-of-sight system from Tannhäuser for ranged attacks and area effects. The game includes a double-sided board with two different battlefields, pre-washed miniatures for each hero, and custom life trackers that's brought to life with the stunning artwork of Oliver Barrett and the combined design teams of Restoration Games and Mondo Games.
Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One has 64 videos from 50 creators: 28 reviews, 9 how-to-play guides, 9 playthroughs, 7 unboxings and 11 other videos. They date from 2019 to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Unmatched - How To Play" by Watch It Played, which runs 15 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One Review - with Tom Vasel" by The Dice Tower. 26 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Unmatched Playthrough Medusa VS Robin Hood" by Pecktec Games, one of 9 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Cthulhu: Death May Die, Return to Dark Tower, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, also by Rob Daviau. It appears in convention videos from GAMA Expo 2019.
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2019Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang
1 - 5 players90 - 120 minMedium weight
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1 - 4 players100 - 120 minMedium weight
2015Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock
2 - 4 players60 minMedium weight
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2 - 5 players20 - 90 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
In battle, there are no equals. Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups. Battle of Legends, Volume One features four heroes. King Arthur sacrifices cards to power up his attacks and gets some timely assistance from Merlin's magic. Alice is back from Wonderland with a giant vorpal blade and the Jabberwock by her side as she grows and shrinks to gain advantages on attack and defense. Medusa is happy to attack from range and let her harpies hound you, but just one devastating glance could end the battle quickly. Sinbad grows in power as he gains experience on each of his voyages. Combat is resolved quickly by comparing attack and defense cards. However, each card's unique effects and a simple but deep timing system lead to interesting decisions each time. The game also features an updated version of the line-of-sight system from Tannhäuser for ranged attacks and area effects. The game includes a double-sided board with two different battlefields, pre-washed miniatures for each hero, and custom life trackers that's brought to life with the stunning artwork of Oliver Barrett and the combined design teams of Restoration Games and Mondo Games.
Designers
Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson
Artists
Oliver Barrett, Alexander Wells
Publisher
Mondo Games
Mechanics