Marvel Remix Review

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We review Marvel Remix, a rethemed version of Fantasy Realms published by WizKids Games. In Marvel Remix, players are trying to earn the most points by creating combos of cards and icons.

I hesitantly descended Tony’s basement stairs. The lights were off, but bursts of colored lights interrupted the darkness. Screaming and pounding bass assaulted my ears. I was not prepared for what I was about to see.

Tony was hunched over a turntable, wearing a terrible 3d printed rendition of Daft Punk headgear and awkwardly dancing to his tuneage. His two children were running around with glowsticks in hand and, hopefully, abundant ear protection. They were screaming, but if it was from enjoyment or terror I will never know. Behind Tony, I could barely discern… something… covered under a sheet.

As I approached Tony, I screamed “WHAT IS THIS????”

He started doing the robot.

I tapped his shoulder. He turned to me, and, without hesitation, moved some switches and knobs on his turntable. The music came to a crescendo, two pillars of white light converged on him, and he dramatically revealed what was hidden by the sheet.

“MARVEL REMIX”

And with that, the basement erupted in lights and audio shockwaves.

I grabbed the game and hurried out before my eardrums exploded.

This is the true story of how I received my copy of Marvel Remix.

Marvel Remix is card drafting game for two to six players. It is a Marvel-themed reimplementation of Fantasy Realms. Games play quickly, taking between 15 and 30 minutes.

Players start the game with seven cards in their hands, made up of six cards from the Remix deck (consisting of heroes, allies, and locations, as well as other familiar hallmarks from the Marvel universe) and one from the Villain deck (cards