Professor Pugnacious

Published 2013

Professor Pugnacious, full title Professor Pugnacious' Portfolio of Perils, Pugilism, and Perfidy: The Card Game of Victorian Combat is a fast-paced, tactical, deck-building game in which players take on the roles of rival proteges of Professor Pugnacious, building their decks to defeat adversaries and foil each other in a highly thematic game of Steampunk adventurers combating Gothic horrors. Each player has access to only a portion of the pool of cards that can be purchased, which changes each turn and can be affected by played cards. Players attempt to gain enough Fight to defeat Enemies, as well as Failure to cause their rival players to lose their combats, and Skill to acquire more cards and disable traps. The game ends with the defeat of the Finale, a difficult and rewarding opponent.

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Mechanics

and Pool Building Bag Card Drafting Deck Deck / Pool Building Drafting Simultaneous Action Selection

Categories

Card Game Fighting Horror

Designers

Thomas Eliot (II)

Publishers

Sixpence Games
Professor Pugnacious

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
20-45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
5.61
BGG Rank
#26134
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Professor Pugnacious supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Professor Pugnacious takes between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Professor Pugnacious has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Professor Pugnacious is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Professor Pugnacious has a rating of 5.61/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 84 ratings. It is ranked #26134 overall.
Professor Pugnacious was designed by Thomas Eliot (II). It was published in 2013.