Evil Genius: Deathray (2015)

About this game

Have you ever dreamed of being an Evil Genius? Perhaps you’ve already begun your career by experimenting with lasers and uranium. Every Evil Genius needs a deathray to make global leaders bow to his or her every whim. The Vile Genius Labs team produces quality board games for your domination needs. Our first of many board games is Deathray 1.0, which enables you to design and craft a devious machine of global domination! Your nefarious imagination has no limits when it comes to the weapons and components you add to your deathray. From guidance systems and power sources to weapons and ammo, you and your flunky plug each piece into place, while competing against and sabatoging other Evil Geniuses to complete your death ray first. Let the darkness flow through you as you build your deathray to your exacting specifications and make your dream a reality. Dream! Build! Dominate!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 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.