Pirates vs. Ninjas (2012)

About this game

The second game in the "AvA" series that started with Army vs. Aliens. It is a stand alone 2 player game, but can be combined with the other games in the series for variety or for larger games. Each player takes one of the factions and rolls all 9 dice. Then players alternate either attacks or using a special power. Dice that are used are put back into the dice cup. If a player cannot attack or use a power, they instead 'rally' and roll the dice cup (and reroll any or all of their dice still in play). The two forces have different special powers.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.0/5 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.