Summary

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan discuss their experiences at the recent MCDC convention, focusing on deck building strategies, gameplay experiences, and insights into the Marvel Champions card game. They explore the importance of originality in deck building, share tips for creating effective combos, and reflect on the multiplayer scenarios and PVP tournament held at the event. The conversation emphasizes the joy of playing the game and the value of experimenting with different strategies. They share insights on deck building, highlight memorable moments from the con, and emphasize the importance of community engagement in the Marvel Champions world.

Content Creator Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@Str0ngstyleVersus

Decks:

Bad Mothertucker - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55502/bad-mothertucker-1.0

Suicide Mission Leader - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55121/suicide-mission-leader-1.0

Say Hello to My Little Friend - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55571/say-hello-to-my-little-friend-1.0

The Eightfold Path - https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/1059978

Wow! We solved minion collecting! YIPPEEEE! - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55733/wow-we-solved-minion-collecting-yippeeee-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and returning guest Josseroo discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, including the MODOK League, their recent gameplay experiences, and an in-depth analysis of specific cards like Brains Over Brawn and the card of the day: Drop Kick. They explore the thematic elements of these cards, the evolution of status effects in the game, and how the mechanics have changed over time. The conversation provides insights into gameplay strategies and the impact of card design on player experience.

Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55451/razzle-dazzle-episode-79-1.0

Josseroo's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55440/olivia-newton-john-s-favourite-deck-aka-muh-fist-o-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan interview Caleb Grace, the (now former) lead designer of Marvel Champions. They discuss Caleb's background in gaming, the upcoming Civil War expansion, and the introduction of player vs player mechanics. Caleb shares insights into the design process, community feedback, and his favorite heroes. The conversation also touches on Caleb's transition to the Star Wars deckbuilding game and the exciting new Mandalorian expansion. Throughout the episode, Caleb emphasizes the importance of fun and empowerment in gaming, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind about new gameplay experiences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast

Summary

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by special guest WastelandSniper to discuss the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on the 4-cost ally, Multiple Man. The conversation covers various topics including listener engagement, recent gameplay experiences, and the lore behind Multiple Man. The hosts also share their unique deck strategies built around Multiple Man, showcasing the diversity in deck building even with the same character and aspects. 

Boomguy's Deck

WastelandSniper's deck

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast

Summary

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan welcome first-time guest Luke from the One Two Punch Board series. They discuss the upcoming MCDC convention, share insights on deck building, and explore their favorite heroes and scenarios in Marvel Champions. The conversation also includes recommendations for content creators, listener emails about new cards, and a detailed discussion on the card of the day, Toe to Toe, including its artwork and the artists behind it. In this episode, the hosts engage in a detailed discussion about the art and design of various cards in the Marvel Champions game, exploring themes of creativity, controversy, and gameplay mechanics. They critique specific artworks, delve into the thematic elements of card design, and evaluate the power and effectiveness of different cards. The conversation also highlights the fun factor in gameplay and concludes with final thoughts and ratings for the discussed cards. Additionally, the hosts share their innovative deck strategies, showcasing how different heroes can interact with the game mechanics.

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54592/soviet-savant-episode-77-1.0

Luke's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54587/punching-their-pressure-points-1.0

Luke's recently played deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50245/parental-disguise-1.0

Find Curation Crew here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3576956/curation-crew-batman-hush-first-impressions

Greg Land allegations: 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51929/anything-you-can-do-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52369/does-anyone-need-a-triple-resources-card-this-turn-1.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51761/the-dj-crew-3.0

https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48846/sp-dr-pool-goes-vroom-vroom-lightsaber-sounds-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Decks

Comments, questions, and feedback: [email protected]

In this episode, the hosts are joined by community member Volt, and they delve into the character design, thematic elements, and gameplay mechanics of Squirrel Girl, exploring her costume, powers, and overall impact in the game. They discuss the fun factor of playing with Squirrel Girl and share their final thoughts on her effectiveness in various deck strategies, ultimately rating her performance and discussing deck-building ideas.

Volt's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53706/bike-of-the-aero-rior-1.0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54206/sidekickin-it-episode-76-1.0

Boomguy's other deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53729/wakandan-economics-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

Feedback or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we talk about two new cards from Fantasy Flight Games for the upcoming Civil War expansion.

What do you think about the new cards? 

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2025/8/14/shifting-shape/

Next reveal will be on the Step into the Portal YouTube channle, so check it out tomorrow!

See more of Krautbammer here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3thnQY0AinSIFjGyS7wWlR?si=1ef2a7a4e5d54244

In this episode of Winning Hand, we celebrate their Platinum Jubilee episode while introducing a new guest, Krautbammer from the "Stunned and Confused" podcast! We discuss various topics including listener emails about house rules in Marvel Champions, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the She-Hulk card of the day, Gamma Slam. We also share insights into deck strategies and how to maximize the use of She-Hulk's abilities, culminating in a discussion about the overall enjoyment of the character and the game.

Krautbammer's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53641/on-demand-gamma-slam-1.0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53679/phi-slama-gamma-episode-75-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast

Feedback and thoughts to [email protected]

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by bannaners as we dive into the world of Marvel Champions, focusing on She-Hulk and her card Superhuman Strength. We discuss community contributions, and share listener feedback. We go into recent gameplay experiences, highlighting different heroes and strategies, before analyzing the card of the day, Superhuman Strength, including its art, mechanics, and thematic elements. We share our deck-building strategies, highlighting the importance of synergy and character control in maximizing She-Hulk's potential.

Bannaners' Winning Hand score tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LbzATE_Dujf4BSxp4iAS6NNdm13okCD4v4ojVlXO8vc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53447/that-s-gonna-leave-a-marked-episode-74-1.0

Bannaners' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53426/a-smash-in-the-face-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview