Lecture Notes: Call of Duty - The Board Game Preview

Introduction

• Presenter: Professor Mag
• Topic: Preview of Call of Duty - The Board Game
• Developed by Arcane Wonders, based on Activision's video game
• Play at a table with friends, unlike the video game format
• Demo provided, components subject to change
• Rust map included in demo, unique to demo versions
• Kickstarter project linked for support

Game Overview

• Basic setup: 2-player match demo
• Modes available: 2v2, Free for All, Team Deathmatch
• Core gameplay involves planning and executing phases to outscore opponent with kills

Game Components

• Hidden screens to protect player actions
• Players pick an operative and a weapon
• Weapons determine dice pools for combat

Dice Mechanics

• Dice types: Red (aggression), Blue (aim), Green (agility)
• Players choose 7 dice for combat, example spread given by Mag

Action Mechanics

• Action markers for movement, ordered 1 to 4
• Mini map shows miniature placement and action sequences
• Line of sight is crucial for combat bonuses

Combat Mechanics

• Entering combat initiates dice rolls and card plays
• Tactical meter tracks bonuses and hit calculations
• Winning combat involves highest damage dealt
• Wounds tracked and can lead to mutual damage in close combat
• Kills tracked on a kill tracker board

Advanced Gameplay

• Operatives have advanced abilities and kill streak bonuses
• Items like the magnum pistol and grenades introduced
• Mines stay on board post-death, adding strategy
• Reload action to regain cards
• Kill streak bonuses like RCXD car and ADS (aim down sight)
• Capture the flag mode for additional point scoring

Presenter’s Feedback

• Personal background with Call of Duty video games
• Positive impression of the board game
• Emphasizes the tactical and quick nature of the game
• Strength in learning opponent’s strategies and patterns

Closing

• Encouragement to check out the Kickstarter link
• Overall, the game captures the essence of Call of Duty in board game form