Cubicle 7 Doctor Who Card Game

This game is very fun once learned, but may be too difficult for casual gamers. There are many rules and procedures that need to be followed in order to be successful and this is definitely not a game that can be played without reading the rulebook first at least once. That being said, this is a very fun and competitive game and I highly recommend it for moderate or experienced gamers.

Colorful and full of a simulated adventure, Doctor Who - The Card Game, released by TreeFrog Games and Cubicle 7, is an original design by U.K. game designer Martin Wallace who has been designing games since 2001. Here is a card game that uses cards, Dalek tokens and TARDIS tokens to defend or attack your lands for ownership.The colorful cards each have very a specific meaning and purpose. The defenders who are The Doctor, Amy, Rory, River Song and even Captain Jack fight for keeping land that you lay down as your property. What land? Imagine every place the Doctor has visited since his run as the 9th through the 11th Doctor (Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith). Lake Silencio, Sardick Town, Silurian City, Bowie Base One, Roman Britain, Luna University and Zarathustra are some of the locations to name a few.Now the Enemies include the Daleks, Nestine Consciousness, Cybermen, Weeping Angels, Sycorax, Sontarans, The Silence, Davros, the Minotaur, the Beast, Gangers, The Master, Prisoner Zero, the Slitheen and more who all try to take your lands. Oh and watch out for the Dreamlord! He's really dangerous!Now add the element of support cards to help you fight, defend and in some cases give you special powers and abilities. They are labeled the TARDIS, Sonic Screwdriver, Fish Fingers and Custard and yes they do help immensely!Cards are dealt out. Then you figure out your lands. Then you place your defenders or attackers and the battle begins. The game is played in turns and what is unique is that you play your hand but you always must have three cards to pass to your player on your right. (Counter-clockwise) The turn continues going to the next person on your left. (Clockwise) In other words you are doing things in two directions. Sounds strange, but it makes for great stagey in playing.Once you achieved a land, you then place your colors TARDIS token on it. If you are attacking or taking over someone else's land that is not yours, you place your colors Dalek token on it. When the first player gets five TARDIS's or five DALEK's out on table in their color, the game is over and everything stops. However, your lands are worth victory points. Some are low and some are high. The victor is the one with highs points from the lands they have acquired.It can be vicious and turn on a dime. You could have four lands in one turn and zero the next. It changes with the player and the cards. It's extremely fun and you find yourself acting out scenes from the various enemies and locations you see in your hand. (If you are familiar with Who, of course.)Its fun for the whole family and you can sit and relax and bring on your `game face' when you are to defend the universe using the Doctor and his companions for help. But beware, enemies abound and trouble is always both in front of you and behind you! Look for it on Amazon.OVERALL RANKING: 8 (Out of 10)SET UP: 6 (Extremely detailed and a little confusing)INSTRUCTIONS: 6 (Same as AboveGAME CONSRUCTION/DESIGN: 9 (Excellent quality and detail with sturdy cards.)TYPE: 100% CompetitivePLAYERS: 3 - 4TIME: 60 minutes. (Much more fun with 4 people than 3!)AGE: 13+ (I've played with a wide range of ages.)

Harder to play than I thought and, after a first game with an open hand, not entirely sure it will be fun for fun's sake or just interesting because we like Dr. Who.

We were a little reticent about this game when we read through the rules. After a couple of turns it got pretty exciting. We discovered that a good strategy is to not play land cards as soon as you get them. It can make a big difference if you play a bunch of them near the end of the game when everyone is tied up fighting for 1 or 2 point lands and you drop and take over a couple of 7 pointers in the last round.This can be a very cut throat type of game if you play with some aggressive players. Always get as many players as you can, more players makes a much more interesting game. Also remember that fates can change at the drop of a hat. Being achingly close to a victory then having it snatched away by the next player can be frustrating, but then you can do it back to him on your next turn.Overall a very fun and exciting game that takes more than luck to win.

This card game is definitely not boring, rather it challenges the mind, with trying to keep track of Who's Who!We played with 4 players, and after going through the rules of the game (which are definitely complex for younger players), our game lasted over a couple of hours! We had an enjoyable time!

Bought this for my son's birthday. I was hesitant at first, the price seemed high to me. When I saw,however that the game was based around the Matt Smith, Amy, and Rory period, I knew I had to get it for him as these are my son's favorite characters on the show. The game itself is very well made-extremely durable. Game play seems complicated at first, but if you just dive right in and start playing, it rather sorts itself out as you go. There are many different strategic possibilities, which I feel always makes the game play 'new'. The kids love playing, it has become their new after school go to thing, as opposed to the t.v. which pleases me. I would definitely recommend this game, not only for the Doctor Who fan, but for anyone looking for a strategic challenge.

The game focuses completely on the eleventh doctor, Amy, Rory, and River Song. If that's your thing go for it. Otherwise this is a waste of money.

It took two games and a great youtube video from Cat and mouse to understand all the facets. I played who two people that don't watch the show and were highly entertained. If you are a fan, the cards actions reference the characters perfectly. Super fun and can be a quick game if you play the mean/ concerning route. Lot of different ways to play. If you love 7 wonders and dominion this card is a collision of both. Great game!