Attacktix

Optimus Prime likes to hide behind words.

Attacktix is one of Hasbro's new gaming properties. Players select an "army" of figures, then try to use the figures' special abilities (firing missiles, spring-loaded strike attacks, and the like) to knock down the opposing force. The games rules are set as such that the game can be played very simply and quickly between two players, or more involved battles with multiple players and more rules and turnarounds.

Initially, the Attacktix line consisted solely of Star Wars characters; however, Hasbro has since introduced Transformers characters to the mix -using a combination of Unicron Trilogy and Generation 1 characters, plus heroes and villains from Marvel Comics. Most strikingly, the Attacktix line featured a "Intergalactic Showdown" crossover pack, pitting Transformers characters AGAINST Star Wars characters for utter supremacy of the Male Action market.

Most of the pieces are available in randomized, blind-packed Booster sets. Originally these came three to a pack, but with the addition of Transformers, the sets were reduced to cheaper two-packs. The Booster-pack figures are (somewhat misleadingly) rated "Rare" and "Super Rare": each pack contains one of each, but there are twice as many "Super Rare" pieces in an assortment as there are "Rares".

Whether even more Transformers generations as well as other Hasbro toyline properties like G.I. Joe will join the Attacktix war has yet to be seen, but seems highly likely. All of the Attacktix characters are compatable; you can have a team consisting of Yoda, Ransack and Spider-Man if you wish.

Wicked.

Gameplay Basics

Tabletop gaming condensed down to simply knocking things over. Awesome.

The most basic setup of the game involves two players picking an equal number of pieces and placing them on a smooth surface about three feet apart. Players then move as many pieces as they wish as many "tix" as shown on their piece by "rolling" them. At any time during movement, the player can attack with a set number of their pieces; the last player to have any pieces standing wins.

Most pieces fall under two attack categories: Missiles or Melee. (There are a few special cases, but so far, all Transformers pieces are combat-only.) Missile-launching pieces can attack from a distance (the spring mechanisms in Attacktix pieces are very strong), but typically cannot move as many "tix" per turn. Melee pieces need to get up-close for their swipes, stabs, and lifting actions to be effective, so to counter that they typically can move a greater number of "tix" per turn.

More advanced methods of play are set up using Point Values and Special Powers.

Point Values

Every piece is rated a certain number of Points. Typically, the higher the point value, the more effective the piece is in battle (more "tix" per turn, more effective attacks/special powers, wider bases to make knocking them down more difficult, etc). While most pieces range from 10 to 40 points, the large and very powerful "Battle Master" pieces can be worth up to 80. Players may set a maximum total point value to even the playing field, adjusting strategy to match: use a large force of weaker troops to wear down the other team with multiple attacks, or only a few very strong ones in the hopes of overpowering the opponent quickly?

Special Powers

On the bottom of every piece's base is a Special Power that goes into effect when the piece is knocked over, if the "Attacktix Window" on the bottom shows white. These vary wildly, from giving you retaliatory moves and/or attacks, replacing the fallen figure with another piece of a specified Class, Allegiance or even a specific character, and such. It is a good idea to assemble a team whose Special Powers complement each other; while this typically means sticking with a "theme" (Imperials, Autobots), this is not always the case, thanks to the Class markings.

Transformers Attacktix pieces

Series 1

NUMBER	CHARACTER	ALLEGIANCE	CLASS	ATTACK TYPE	POINTS	RARITY
TF01	Mini-Con (Skyboom)	Autobot	Trooper	Missile	10	Rare
TF02	Omnicon (unnamed Signal Flare type)	Autobot	Trooper	Missile	10	Rare
TF03	Decepticlone (Light Unit)	Decepticon	Trooper	Missile	10	Rare
TF04	Insecticon	Decepticon	Trooper	Missile	10	Rare
TF05	Rodimus	Autobot	Captain	Missile	20	Rare
TF06	Battle Ravage	Decepticon	Specialist	Melee (flail)	20	Rare
TF07	Scourge	Decepticon	Specialist	Melee (swing)	20	Super Rare
TF08	Cybertron Starscream	Decepticon	Captain	Missile	30	Super Rare
TF09	Cybertron Hot Shot	Autobot	Warrior	Missile (wide)	40	Super Rare
TF10	Excellion	Autobot	Warrior	Missile (wide)	40	Super Rare
TF11	Vector Prime	Autobot	Leader	Missile (wide)	40	Super Rare
TF12	Energon Landmine	Autobot	Warrior	Melee (stab)	30	Super Rare
TF13	Cybertron Super Optimus Prime (robot)	Autobot	Leader	Missile (wide)	40	Super Rare
TF14	Cybertron Super Optimus Prime (vehicle)	Autobot	Leader	Missile	30	Super Rare
TF15	Scorponok	Decepticon	Captain	Melee (lift)	30	Super Rare
TF16	Cybertron Megatron (robot)	Decepticon	Leader	Missile (wide)	40	Super Rare
TF17	Cybertron Megatron (jet)	Decepticon	Leader	Missile	30	Super Rare
TF18	Ransack	Decepticon	Specialist	Melee (grapple)	20	Super Rare
TF19	Overhaul	Autobot	Leader	Missile (wide)	30	N/A
TF20	Dirt Boss	Decepticon	Warrior	Missile (forked)	30	N/A
TF21	Skyblast (robot)	Autobot	Warrior	Melee (stab)	30	N/A
TF22	Skyblast (vehicle)	Autobot	Specialist	Missile	20	N/A
TF24	Omega Supreme	N/A	Mega	Melee (manual throw)	80	N/A
TF25	Crumplezone	Decepticon	Captain	Melee (punch)	30	N/A
SVT01	Omega Sentinel	N/A	Mega	Missile (quadruple)	70	N/A
SVT05	Cybertron Super Optimus Prime (robot)	Autobot	Leader	Missile (wide)	40	N/A
SVT06	Cybertron Megatron (robot)	Decepticon	Leader	Missile (wide)	40	N/A
P01	Decepticlone (Light Unit)	Decepticon	Trooper	Missile	10	N/A

External links

• Official Hasbro Attacktix website
• Transformers Attacktix forum
  
  
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