Digimon Digi-Battle Card Game (1999)

About this game

This is a somewhat self-contained card game produced by Upper Deck (licensed by BanDai) - and it appears to not be the same as the Digimon Collectible Card Game. It uses a place mat system to regulate play, which is used to resolve battle between a series of digital monsters. There are cards to collect, but, unlike most CCGs, you can never have a duplicate card in your deck. The starter deck includes 62 cards and there are booster packs of another 108 cards.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.