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Nexus Ops Review: You'll Get Caught up in the Rock Strider

Chris Yi and Joey Evans takes a look at the newest printing of Nexus Ops from Renegade games. 

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:42 Overview - General
  • 01:42 Overview - Round Structure
  • 03:49 Overview - Battle
  • 04:32 Overview - Missions and Points
  • 05:33 Overview - Variants
  • 06:36 Review - Gameplay
  • 10:19 Review - New Edition
  • 12:20 Final Thoughts
  • 13:01 Scores
  • 15:52 Outro
Highest rating
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.0
  • Chris Yi
    Chris Yi
    Rating: 9.0
  • Joey Evans Dice Guy
    Joey Evans
    Rating: 8.5

Nexus Ops

Published by:
Fantasy Flight Games, Avalon Hill Games, Inc.
Designed by:
Steven Kimball, Charlie Catino
Year Published:
2005
Recommended Ages:
12
Board Game Category
Exploration, Fighting, Science Fiction, Wargame
Players:
2 - 4

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    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.0

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