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Less than a year after raising over $9.5 million<\/a> for Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game<\/em>, the crafty folks at Go On Board are now planning to adapt<\/a> the Tekken fighting game franchise to tabletops via crowdfunding as well.<\/p>\n

Much like the video game on which it\u2019s based, Tekken: The Board Game<\/em> will focus on psychology, area control, and combos in asymmetric fights between two players at a time, who are controlling characters with unique skill cards. Success apparently relies on hiding your intentions and surprising the opponent with unexpected attacks as you move around a hexagonal game board. Matches will take from 20-60 minutes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf the player strives to win, they must do more than simply strike,\u201d the developers said. \u201cThe key is to master the unique play style of the chosen character perfectly: the preferred attack zone, unique combinations of movements, and powerful Rage blows that can completely change the balance of power at a critical moment. Characteristic mechanisms adapted directly from the video game, such as Wall Break, Floor Break and Wall Blast, will also help to gain an advantage. Random events inspired by arena themes will add dynamism to the fights and test the players\u2019 strategic skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tekken: The Board Game<\/em> will also feature a tournament mode for up to eight players. Only two characters are confirmed at the moment in father-son rivals Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, but followers of the crowdfunding campaign will also receive access to Angel Jin, complete with its own miniature and cards.<\/p>\n

Go On Board didn\u2019t share when the campaign is scheduled to go live \u2014 we\u2019ve reached out for more information \u2014 but feel free to head on over to the project\u2019s Gamefound page<\/a> in the meantime.<\/p>\n

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Less than a year after raising over $9.5 million for Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game, the crafty folks at Go On Board are now planning to adapt the Tekken fighting game franchise to tabletops via crowdfunding as well. Much like the video game on which it\u2019s based, Tekken: The Board Game will focus on psychology, area control, and combos in asymmetric fights between two players at a time, who are controlling characters with unique skill cards. Success apparently relies on hiding your intentions and surprising the opponent with unexpected attacks as you move around a hexagonal game board. Matches will take from 20-60 minutes. \u201cIf the player strives to win, they must do more than simply strike,\u201d the developers said. \u201cThe key is to master…<\/p>\n

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