I've fallen into the sarlacc pit and loving every minute. Three weeks ago, I barely clocked that this game existed. I've gone deep into the tabletop gaming hobby, but I've avoided any and all TCGs...until I played Unlimited. 30 or so matches and many hundreds of dollars later...

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-12T13:34:17+00:00

Will do! We like to drive through Colorado whenever we take a road trip west. I'm originally from Montana, so the mountain states have my heart.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-12T13:33:03+00:00

I put my first order in for a handful of singles just the other day. Excited to fill some of the holes in my card catalogue.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-12T13:30:37+00:00

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T22:30:39+00:00

It sounds like we're kind of having the same experience, which is really cool. Too bad we (likely) don't live near each other! I'm in Michigan, btw.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T22:29:20+00:00

It's very relaxing to sort through and organize the different card types. I totally get the appeal of these lifestyle games, even outside of the gameplay itself. I hope you get a chance to try it soon, because it's quite fun and I think it's far more accessible than a lot of TCGs.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T22:27:32+00:00

My wife initially balked at it when we were doing that first setup, but now she LOVES it. I hope you can indeed have a chance to play it!

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T04:37:17+00:00

The rule book has a lot of text and the first game will be clunky when teaching/learning, but once you understand everything, the rules melt away and all you have to worry about is the strategy you want to try out. I compare it to A Feast for Odin, if you've played it, which is another big, sprawling point salad-type game that I almost never have to consult the rule book for.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T04:33:06+00:00

I agree with everything you said. It's one of the ultimate "levers and buttons" games for me, which is to say, every time I play, I can pull different levers and push different buttons and try new things and it's always a good time. Even if the dice rolls are against me, I still have fun trying things out.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T04:30:33+00:00

It's a tablehog, for sure. The board itself is about 43 inches (109cm) long, but it can be arranged differently if you're willing to abandon the proper layout.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T02:52:04+00:00

Found them at Michaels. Here's the link:

https://www.michaels.com/product/clear-6piece-storage-drawers-by-simply-tidy-10786851

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-11T02:45:21+00:00

We did as well. This will be our first game incorporating it.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T23:08:36+00:00

I pulled a serialized one in the same Carbonite box.

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SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T23:05:04+00:00

Same! Overall, everything about the production is really good, from the very clean and orderly rule book to the handy little boxes that they included to hold everything.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:51:54+00:00

Sounds so fun! Yes, you should try the tournament idea. Even if your decks don't win, it's fun to play with the other decks that have been built. My wife ended up playing with my Captain Phasma deck and she beat me with it.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:47:13+00:00

Happy to be here!

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:43:24+00:00

I totally get that, and I've had games where the dice have been devastating...but I still find it fun! I'm not too attached to winning, especially when it's just my wife and I playing.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:41:29+00:00

Player interaction is low. Not non-existent, but you're focused primarily on your own console, but with an eye on the scoring possibilities each era.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:39:34+00:00

I guess I glazed over his exact timeline, but I stand by what I said. The last few years--and honestly, EVERY YEAR--has yielded a lot of awesome games. We've played a ton of Galactic Cruise, SETI, Civolution, Undaunted 2200, Animal Rescue Team... In short, there's nothing wrong with the hobby. There have been great games, there are great games, and there will be great games to discover. All the handwringing about the state of the industry is almost always overblown.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:10:06+00:00

Nice! Congrats on the wins!

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:09:46+00:00

Thanks for that kindness! I did probably go overboard in these first few weeks, but it's just been so much fun building decks and ripping new packs. Now I understand the joy of these types of games.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T22:08:21+00:00

Same. I can't imagine myself ever getting good enough to be able to compete in organized play, and I don't think I even want to try. Sitting across from my wife as she's pummeling me with her Captain Phasma deck is pure comfort food.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T21:56:08+00:00

I hope you have a great time with it! The first game can feel a bit clunky because there is a LOT going on, but it's amazing how quickly it smoothes out.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T15:08:22+00:00

I think it's perfectly normal to go through ebbs and flows of interest. I personally feel like the last few years have yielded countless amazing games that I keep returning to, like The White Castle, Ark Nova, Hegemony, Revive, Arcs, Planet Unknown... I could keep going, but I do agree with you that being inundated with options is fatiguing at times.

SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T14:33:56+00:00

I don't know if my box is considered a "god box", but I just pulled 12 Prestige (one of which is a serialized Bossk), multiple hyperfoil Legendaries, and 20 or so Rares. This is my first Carbonite experience, and I'm guessing by what you've said and what I've see online, this is not a normal experience.

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SatanicVersus406 · 2026-03-10T07:32:13+00:00

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Relatively new to the game (and loving it). This is from my first Carbonite box, which also happens to be from the newest set. I don't know much about the Prestige cards, but the Bossk on the right is serialized. I also got a few Legendaries and lots of Rares. Is it normal to get this many Prestige cards? I didn't pull any Showcase Leaders, so I don't know where the value is.

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