Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

In this new series, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do?

Who's your pick between these two?

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts welcome back Rey to the show to delve into the character of Hercules from Marvel Champions, exploring his background, gameplay mechanics, and the newly revealed cards: (REDACTED) and (REDACTED). They discuss Hercules' unique abilities, his high health pool, and the strategic implications of his gameplay. What do you think of these cards? Are you excited for Hercules?

Read the full spoiler article here: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2025/11/6/son-of-zeus/

Find Rey here: https://www.youtube.com/@Rey_Plays_Games

Summary

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy is joined by first-time guest Board Game Lawyer and podcast stalwart LazyTitan to discuss their recent plays, favorite heroes, and dive deep into the card of the day, Press the Advantage. The conversation covers the thematic elements of the card, its power and utility in gameplay, and strategies for deck building. The guests share their own decks and experiences, providing insights into the Marvel Champions community and the fun of the game.

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/58443/death-tech-episode-87-1.0

Board Game Lawyer's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/58410/winter-stun-confuse-draw-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast
01:22 Meet the Board Game Lawyer
01:58 Board Game Lawyer's Journey into Marvel Champions
04:30 Favorite Heroes and Scenarios
07:04 Recent Gameplay Experiences
14:11 Card of the Day: Press the Advantage
18:28 Art Analysis of Press the Advantage
22:49 Thematic Discussion on Press the Advantage
25:29 Evaluating Card Power and Multiplayer Dynamics
29:04 Strategies for Maximizing Card Effectiveness
32:44 Balancing Cost and Damage Output
37:14 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Card Performance
41:59 Exploring Card Dynamics and Player Perspectives
48:33 Deck Building Strategies and Thematic Synergies
59:55 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

In this new series, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do?

Who's your pick between these two?

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, host Boomguy welcomes first-time guest AbisMol and longtime co-host LazyTitan to discuss their experiences with Marvel Champions. They explore various aspects of the game, including favorite heroes, scenarios, and deck-building strategies. The conversation delves into recent gameplay experiences, including a challenging campaign against Mysterio, Boomguy's recent obsession with Nick Fury, and then showcases the importance of podcast reviews. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion of the card of the day, 'Ready for a Fight,' examining its mechanics and impact on the game as a whole.

Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57983/psy-lockdown-episode-86-1.0

AbisMol's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57944/stupefy-1.0

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast
02:03 Meet Abhi Small: Content Creator and Deck Expert
04:19 Deep Dive into Iceman: Strategies and Insights
06:44 Exploring Favorite Heroes and Scenarios
10:17 Aspect Preferences: Justice, Leadership, and More
12:47 Getting into Marvel Champions: Abhi's Journey
16:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Challenges
19:11 Discussion on New Heroes: Hulkling and Tigra
20:54 Sinister Motives Campaign: A Challenging Experience
22:42 The Challenge of Mysterio
24:44 Deck Strategies and Adjustments
26:35 Nick Fury: A Favorite Hero
29:16 Card of the Day: Ready for a Fight
35:38 The Power of Ready for a Fight
44:34 Is It Broken? A Discussion on Balance
53:19 The Impact of Game Mechanics
55:29 Redefining Protection in Gameplay
57:32 The Fun Factor of New Cards
01:03:29 Final Thoughts on 'Ready for a Fight'
01:09:52 Deck Showcase: Stupify
01:19:14 Deck Showcase: Sigh Lockdown