Away From Keyboard - Lorcana: Azurite Sea
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A Treasure Trove
Disney Lorcana's Azurite Sea set is a thrilling expansion that plunges players into a world of pirates, inventors, and beloved Disney characters. Whilst many of the cards feature characters from previous sets, the Azurite Sea set has the characters placed within a nautical theme, but also focuses on characters from Big Hero 6 and one of my favourite series' growing up - Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.
We at Hooked Gamers attended a pre-release event at the appropriately themed Boatbuilder's Yard to view some of the cards from the Azurite Sea set and partake in the newest variation of the game, Pack Rush.
Whilst players can simply grab a single-player deck and use the included deck as a starter against someone else, or collect some boosters to add to their tournament quality deck, Pack Rush enables players to quickly get into a game.
Pack Rush
The Pack Rush variation is perfect for beginners, with players simply requiring two booster packs to get started (against someone else with two booster packs). Upon opening the packs, players remove the art cards which will be used as your opening Ink. The remainder of the cards are then kept face down and shuffled. Each player then draws five starting cards and play begins from there similarly to a standard game, except that players only require 15 Lore to win.
From the games we played during the evening, the Pack Rush games certainly play much quicker than a standard game, particularly as players are blind to the cards in their deck. As a result, much of the strategy is based around what you draw in your initial hand, as there is no knowing what is coming next. This allows for some added creativity and dynamic gameplay.
Set Mechanics
When playing the starter decks and standard tournament style games, the gameplay is a little different. The Azurite set seems to focus on the Location cards more than in previous sets, giving better bonuses for characters positioned within.
Other mechanics that feature in the Azurite Sea set include:
● Bodyguard
● Challenger
● Evasive
● Reckless
● Resist
● Rush
● Shift
● Support
● Ward
The Cards
As mentioned earlier, the Azurite Sea has a large focus on the heroes and adventurers of Big Hero 6 and Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers
Ships Ahoy
As well as the focus on Big Hero 6 characters and those from Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, other recurring character cards are depicted in nautical locations. Azurite Sea boasts a diverse range of cards, from powerful creatures to game-changing spells. The artwork is stunning, capturing the essence of each character and setting. Whether you're a seasoned Lorcana player or a newcomer, this set offers something for everyone.
The Enchanted cards in the Azurite Sea set have taken on a more of a sepia treasure map style, giving them a unique look from previous sets.
Product types
● Booster Packs and Boxes
● Single Player Deicks (two variations)
● Illumineer's Trove (includes a storage box, booster packs, a lore counter, card dividers, damage counter dice)
● Stitch Gift Set (includes a special promo card, booster packs and a Stitch portfolio)
For more information on the Azurite Sea set, visit the official Disney Lorcana site. The Azurite Sea set is available now at specialty stores and hits retailer shelves on the 25th November.
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