2011Brian David-Marshall, Keith Tralins, Matthew Wang
- Videos
- 2
- Creators
- 2
Reviews and playthroughs
1 - 6 players30 - 60 minMedium weight
Cataclysm Arcade
2026Brian David-Marshall, Pete Ingram
- Videos
- 5
- Creators
- 4
Mainly playthroughs. Cataclysm Arcade is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 how-to-play guides and 3 recorded sessions.
2 - 4 players
20 - 60 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Cataclysm Arcade is a unique TCG that is completely playable right out of a single booster pack. Set 40 years since an earth-shattering event pushed everyone underground into the New York City subways, Cataclysm Arcade is the deadly entertainment for the denizens below. Each game features 2-4 players all using a Boss to represent them. Using Fighters, Weapons, Tactics and Responses, each player takes actions and spend tokens to attack and use abilities. "Levels" are used to gate Fighters and Weapons being played, along with token costs for attacking and playing abilities. The game continues in a series of actions and Levels until each Boss has been defeated through combat or other means. The last Boss standing wins! -description from the publisher
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Which Cataclysm Arcade video should I watch?
Cataclysm Arcade has 5 videos from 4 creators: 2 how-to-play guides and 3 playthroughs. They date from May to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play Cataclysm Arcade | A New TCG from Brian David-Marshall" by Good Time Society, which runs 10 min.
To see it played, watch "Cataclysm Arcade - Battling with just one booster pack each!" by Optimal Play, one of 3 playthroughs.
If you like it, try The Walking Dead: The Board Game, Chaotic and The Walking Dead: The Prison – Board Game, also by Brian David-Marshall, or Pagan: Fate of Roanoke, which shares several of its mechanics.
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About Cataclysm Arcade
From BoardGameGeek:
Cataclysm Arcade is a unique TCG that is completely playable right out of a single booster pack. Set 40 years since an earth-shattering event pushed everyone underground into the New York City subways, Cataclysm Arcade is the deadly entertainment for the denizens below. Each game features 2-4 players all using a Boss to represent them. Using Fighters, Weapons, Tactics and Responses, each player takes actions and spend tokens to attack and use abilities. "Levels" are used to gate Fighters and Weapons being played, along with token costs for attacking and playing abilities. The game continues in a series of actions and Levels until each Boss has been defeated through combat or other means. The last Boss standing wins! -description from the publisher
Designers
Brian David-Marshall, Pete Ingram
Publisher
Mothership Games
Categories
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionTurn Order Manipulation