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I bought this game after having created a character and playing a session with my standard every-other-week gaming group. Our group consists of working professionals in different fields, age 30 and up, which I mention because some of them played the original Gamma World and were skeptical about a "rebirth." Others weren't sure about the concept of a full Roleplaying game in one box (since most Roleplaying games are lengthy rules-ridden manuals over 200 pages long). No one, however, was disappointed after playing just one session. While there are a few flaws in the game (detailed below), I still give it five stars.
Based on the 4th edition update to Dungeons and Dragons rules, Gamma World is set in a post-apocalyptic setting---ala the "Fallout" video game series, or "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome." In a nutshell, the world has gone into ruins following massive nuclear warfare on a global level and mankind is left to struggle for survival. Gamma World throws a twist into this setting by playing with multiple alternate dimensions where pigs, reptiles, and even swarms of rats evolved into humanoid beings.
Another fun aspect of this game is that players are all their own type of super hero. Your hero will have some type of ability worthy of the best comic, such as generating electricity or fire, or the ability to control the minds of your enemies. In addition, because of rampant mutation your character can gain temporary abilities that don't fall within her/his normal range through the use of Alpha mutation cards. These are shuffled and dealt one to a character (more as your character progresses) per encounter.
After having played the game once, I had to have it. I bought this with the intent of introducing my wife and my friend's wife to the genre of Role Playing Games (RPGs). The fact that this is not your standard sword-and-sorcery Dungeons and Dragons fare makes it easier for people who might have a negative idea in their mind about what RPGs are.
Character creation is the first step and can be a bit tricky at times, but we have fun with the process. While the included character sheets are nice, there are a few items that are not explained as well as I would have liked. My friend's wife was frustrated with not understanding what all of the numbers were for and was hence getting bored, but once we jumped into actual gameplay she not only began participating, she updated her status on Facebook the next day to talk about how much fun she had and how while she's scared of "becoming a nerd" she can't wait to play again.
Pros:
+ Great for introducing friends to the RPG genre
+ A LOT of fun
+ Very nice artwork, color schemes, etc.
+ Comes with maps, instruction book, Alpha/Omega cards, and cardboard tokens of most major character types
+ Included adventure can take a few hours to completely play through but is easy to break up into sessions, and at least you're getting your money's worth. :)
+If you enjoy the game, there is a community of players on Wizards of the Coast's website that write their own adventures, equipment lists, alternate rules, and other contributions that they share for free.
Cons:
+ Character creation can be tricky to figure out what numbers go where
+ Game requires standard RPG dice - 20-sided, 12-sided, two 10-sided (percentile), 8-sided, 6-sided, and a 4-sided. Amazon has a good selection, e.g. Polyhedral 7-Die Translucent Dice Set - Green, but even the D&D 4th Ed Red Box came with a basic set.
+ Included cardboard tokens still feel limited - there was nothing for the Cockroach subtype, for example.
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| Product Dimensions | 10.25 x 3.06 x 10.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.39 pounds |
| ASIN | 0786955082 |
| Item model number | 25460 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 months and up |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Wizards of the Coast |
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