Match Of The Century

Match Of The CenturyCategories: Card Game Mechanics: Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Multi Use Cards, Race, Tug of War, Variable Player Powers Players: 2 Ages: 10+ Playtime: 3045 Min In the summer of 1972, Reykjavik hosted the final match of the World Chess Championship, where American Bobby Fischer faced off against the reigning Soviet champion, Boris Spassky. Dubbed the most significant sporting event of the Cold War, it was a thrilling spectacleand

Categories: Card Game

Mechanics: Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, Race, Tug of War, Variable Player Powers

Players: 2

Ages: 10+

Playtime: 30–45 Min

In the summer of 1972, Reykjavik hosted the final match of the World Chess Championship, where American Bobby Fischer faced off against the reigning Soviet champion, Boris Spassky. Dubbed the most significant sporting event of the Cold War, it was a thrilling spectacle—and now, you’re at the heart of it.

In Match of the Century, you and your opponent compete over a series of intense, short-turn games, simulating a real championship match. Each turn is crucial, and every decision can tip the scales towards victory. Use unique cards from your asymmetric decks to manipulate the mental endurance of your opponent and influence the outcome of each game. However, strategic decisions are key: you can only activate your cards' effects by relinquishing certain advantages.