Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

E56 - Lie in Wait (w/ Rey Plays Games)

"I'm a massive comics fan." - Rey
In this episode of Winning Hand, Boomguy and Rey discuss Marvel Champions the card game, focusing on the card Lie in Wait. We talk about explore Rey's journey as a content creator and with Marvel Champions, his favorite heroes, and the thematic elements of the game that he really enjoys. The conversation delves into gameplay mechanics, recent experiences, and highlights other content creators like Charred Gambit. The hosts analyze Lie in Wait's power, fun factor, and overall effectiveness in gameplay, concluding with their final thoughts and ratings.
Here is the featured content creator, The Charred Gambit: https://www.youtube.com/@thecharredgambit
If you are a content creator and would like to be feature, or know another creator we should feature, please reach out: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
Here is Rey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rey_Plays_Games
Here is the link to Rey's Moon Knight podcast: https://itkmoonknight.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast01:28 Getting to Know Rey Plays Games03:30 Content Creation and Deck Building07:15 Rey's Journey into Marvel Champions10:26 Exploring Favorite Heroes and Mechanics16:50 Preferred Aspects and Gameplay Styles19:52 Favorite Scenarios and Player Counts23:59 Deck Building Dynamics in Multiplayer vs Solo25:00 Exploring Podcasting Beyond Marvel Champions26:02 Diving into Character Discussions: Vision and Valkyrie28:13 Content Creator Spotlight: The Chard Gambit31:02 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Deck Strategies38:03 Card of the Day: Lie in Wait42:05 Artistic Interpretation of Moon Knight45:38 Cohesion of Theme and Mechanics49:49 Evaluating Power and Effectiveness01:01:02 Fun Factor and Final Thoughts
 

Is Impede Secretly Great? (All Hands on Decks #8)

In this episode of All Hands on Deck, Boomguy and Andyr discuss the Impede card, its effectiveness, and its place in various deck archetypes. They break down two specific decks featuring Ms. Marvel, exploring their strategies and synergies. The conversation also touches on the importance of deck building for new players and the potential for collaborative gameplay videos in the future.
Here is the Impede deck that started this conversation: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45086/doctor-icelove-3.0
Andy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/41703/ms-marvel-thwarts-and-all-1.0
Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/36600/n00b-support-system-1.0
This deck is meant to work together with this deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/36599/learning-to-crawl-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Impede02:03 Deep Dive into Impede's Effectiveness05:03 Deck Breakdown: Ms. Marvel Thwarts and All07:59 Deck Breakdown: Noob Support System10:55 Comparative Analysis of Decks14:08 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
 

E55.5 - Agents of SHIELD Reveals w/ Xander from FFG!

In this episode of the Winning Hand, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan welcome Xander Tabler, the community manager for Fantasy Flight Games. They discuss Xander's role in engaging with the Marvel Champions community, his gaming background, and the future of organized play. The conversation also covers Xander's personal experiences with Marvel Champions, his favorite heroes, and the upcoming roadmap for card reveals. Listener emails provide additional insights into the community and support for the People's Podcast. Finally, the pod crew discuss the excitement surrounding new card reveals for Marvel Champions, showcasing two new cards: 'Intelligence' and 'Agents of SHIELD.'
Chapters
00:00 Intro03:19 Xander's Role at Fantasy Flight Games06:14 Community Engagement and Feedback09:12 Organized Play Insights12:03 Xander's Personal Experience with Marvel Champions18:05 Future Reveals and Roadmap for Marvel Champions23:15 Listener Emails and Community Interaction27:15 Choosing the Right Heroes for Easy Victories29:56 The Importance of Leadership in Multiplayer31:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Strategies36:15 Excitement for Upcoming Card Reveals49:19 The Importance of Response Mechanics50:49 Evaluating Card Power and Strategy52:45 Fun Factor of Card Mechanics56:19 Agents of Shield: Thematic Elements01:02:11 Power and Build Around Potential01:06:31 Fun and Group Dynamics in Gameplay01:12:00 Outro

What is a Timmy Deck? (All Hands on Decks #7)

In this episode, Boomguy and Andy explore the concept of Timmy decks in Marvel Champions, discussing their characteristics, strategies, and examples. They share their recent experiences with various decks, including Magneto Aggression, Hulk in Justice, and a unique Carol deck focused on allies. The conversation also covers Gamora's deck and a Vision minion control strategy, emphasizing the fun and engaging nature of Timmy decks. 
If you have a deck you'd like to suggest, let us know:  winninghandodcast@gmail.com
Deck 1 - Aggression: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45170/magneto-aerial-aggression-2.0
Deck 2 - Justice: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/14430/operation-hulk-and-fury-1.0
Deck 3 - Leadership: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45295/carol-goes-on-a-recruiting-spree-1.0
Deck 4 - 'Pool: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44868/gamora-the-perfect-host-1.0
Deck 5 - Protection: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/31780/minion-control-viz-3.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Timmy Decks02:54 Defining Timmy Decks05:54 Recent Gameplay Experiences08:41 Exploring Magneto Aggression Deck12:51 Hulk in Justice: A Timmy Approach17:48 Carol Danvers: The Ally Recruiter22:33 Energy Rechanneling and Timmy Decks24:57 Exploring Gamora: The Perfect Host35:15 Minion Control with Vision48:19 Community Engagement and Deck Building

E55 - The Night Nurse (w/ The Marvel Chumpions)

"There's no wrong way to play the game." - Boomguy
In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, hosts Boomguy, Ryan, and Scott discuss their experiences with the game, including their favorite heroes, aspects, and scenarios. They delve into recent gameplay, deck-building strategies, and the community's perspectives on various heroes. The conversation highlights the joy of playing Marvel Champions and the unique mechanics of different characters, while also addressing the challenges and fun of building effective decks. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of the Night Nurse card from Marvel Champions, discussing its gameplay mechanics, thematic elements, and overall impact on the game. They explore strategies for utilizing the card effectively, share personal experiences, and provide ratings based on its utility and fun factor. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork and strategy in gameplay, as well as the significance of character backgrounds and art in enhancing the gaming experience.
Boomguy's Magneto deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44066/magnetough-1.0
Marvel Chumpions Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KARXuLDLFgXepYVIwWuHz
Marvel Chumpions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelChumpions
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast03:12 Meet the Hosts: Ryan and Scott06:01 Favorite Heroes and Aspects in Marvel Champions09:08 Exploring Scenarios and Campaigns12:15 Recent Gameplay Experiences15:07 Deck Building Strategies and Challenges17:57 Community Perspectives on Heroes21:07 Conclusion and Future Expectations32:07 Teamwork and Strategy in Gameplay34:52 Introducing the Card of the Day36:02 Exploring the Night Nurse's Background38:52 Analyzing the Card Art42:26 Thematic Elements of the Night Nurse45:47 Power and Utility of the Night Nurse55:26 Fun Factor of the Night Nurse59:40 Final Thoughts and Ratings

All Hands on Decks #6 - Sidekick decks!

All Hands on Decks is a series featuring Andyr that discusses community decks that we think deserve to be seen. We will discuss the decks, and categorize them into the Johnny-Timmy-Spike archetypes so that others can find decks they might enjoy, depending on the type of player they are. 
Link to Spike, Johnny, and Timmy: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/timmy-johnny-and-spike-2013-12-03
In this episode of the our mini-series, Boomguy and Andy explore two unique decks in the Marvel Champions game. The first deck, 'Drax Tank and Spank with Mantis Sidekick Healer,' focuses on utilizing Drax's strengths alongside Mantis as a sidekick healer. The second deck, 'Wasp and Ant-Man with a Great Equalizer,' aims to enhance Wasp's capabilities by leveraging Ant-Man's potential through various attachments and strategies. The hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each deck, categorize them based on player archetypes, and share insights on deck building and gameplay strategies.
Drank "Tank and Spank" with Mantis Sidekick Healer: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38888/drax-tank-and-spank-with-mantis-sidekick-healer-1.0
Wasp and Ant-Man with a Great Equalizer (fixed): https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44671/wasp-and-ant-man-with-a-great-equalizer-fixed-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction02:08 Exploring Drax Tank and Spank Deck09:45 Reviewing Wasp and Ant-Man Deck25:59 Conclusion and Future Deck Suggestions

E54.5 - 2024 Year in Review

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan reflect on the year 2024 in Marvel Champions, discussing the highlights of their podcast, the impact of reprints, the rise of mutants, and the re-introduction of Alliance cards. They also delve into the villains of the year, particularly focusing on the Age of Apocalypse and the Four Horsemen scenario, providing insights into gameplay mechanics and strategies. In this episode, the hosts delve into the mechanics of hit points and villain strategies in Marvel Champions, exploring various scenarios and modular sets. They discuss their favorite hero packs, aspect cards, and ultimately reveal their favorite heroes of the year, highlighting the evolving gameplay and strategies within the game.
Favorite decks of the year:
1. Blue Christmas: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44647/blue-christmas-1.0
2. Galactic Pool Cleaner: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38503/galactic-pool-cleaner-1.0
3. The Superior Iron Man: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38974/the-superior-iron-man-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast02:11 Recap of 2024 Episodes and Highlights06:05 Exploring the Age of Apocalypse Wave11:24 Reprints and Their Impact on Gameplay15:26 The Rise of Mutants in Marvel Champions19:22 Exploring the Marvel Cinematic Universe21:10 The Rise of Mutants in Marvel23:48 Alliance Cards: A New Gameplay Mechanic32:53 Villains of the Marvel Universe: The Age of Apocalypse38:21 Hit Points and Villain Mechanics41:12 Exploring Apocalypse and Dark Beast Scenarios46:16 Modular Sets and Encounter Cards49:13 Favorite Villains and Encounter Sets56:21 Favorite Aspect Cards and Heroes01:00:52 Exploring New Archetypes and Strategies01:02:10 Best Basic Cards of the Year01:05:12 Justice Aspect Highlights01:07:24 Leadership Cards and Their Impact01:11:03 Protection Aspect Innovations01:19:53 Favorite Heroes of the Year01:26:50 Signoff

All Hands on Decks #5 - Beta Ray Bill decks!

All Hands on Decks is a series featuring Andyr that discusses community decks that we think deserve to be seen. We will discuss the decks, and categorize them into the Johnny-Timmy-Spike archetypes so that others can find decks they might enjoy, depending on the type of player they are. 
Link to Spike, Johnny, and Timmy: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/timmy-johnny-and-spike-2013-12-03
In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andyr explore community decks centered around the leadership ally Beta Ray Bill. They discuss various deck-building strategies, player archetypes, and analyze specific decks, including one from The Masked Hero and another featuring Valkyrie. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the creativity of deck builders, encouraging listeners to share their own decks and thoughts.
Going Down Swinging: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44216/going-down-swinging-1.0
Valkyrie's Black Knight: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/42221/valkyrie-s-black-knight-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the series03:07 Deck Building Themes and Player Archetypes09:46 Exploring the Beta Ray Bill Deck16:40 Valkyrie Deck Analysis28:53 Community Engagement and Closing Thoughts