Pyramid Review
The Massive vs. the Masses: Gamorzilla the Giant Monster vs. the Army
Published by World Domination LLC
Designed by Jake Alley
Two full-color plastic boards, one metal Gamorzilla figurine, 44 plastic army pawns, six plastic airplane pawns, 60 cards (30 Gamorzilla & 30 army), stickers, basic rules, two unique rules, two reference sheets; boxed set, two players, five to 20 minutes playing time; $60
The ground trembles as it approaches, and it is awesome to behold: a $60 price tag on The Massive vs. the Masses: Gamorzilla the Giant Monster vs. the Army, a game of giant monster battles from World Domination LLC. Is it worth what comes in the unremarkable box?
The object of the game is to eliminate the other player's units.
Two sides duke it out for Tokyo, one trying to protect the citizens and the other making a meal of it. "The Massive" is an enormous creature called Gamorzilla, sort of a cross between Gamera and Godzilla; "the Masses" comprises the military and civilian units fighting (and running) for their lives. Each gets his own board (the sea and Tokyo respectively, showing the beach and the buildings and city infrastructure), and these fit together facing each other. Both sides start with their own deck and a hand of cards.
On his turn, the army player draws a card, plays a card, and moves and attacks with each of his units. Gamorzilla does the same, except a) he has just one (freakin' tough) unit to move and b) his attacks are dictated by his available cards. Cards . . .
This article originally appeared in the second volume of Pyramid. See the current Pyramid website for more information.
Article publication date: October 24, 2008
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