Official Marvel United: Spider-Geddon Rules

Last Updated on March 14, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

Marvel United: Spider-Geddon is a cooperative, miniatures-based game where players take on the roles of iconic Spider-Verse heroes to stop the sinister Spider-Geddon event. Working together, players use their unique abilities to thwart villainous schemes and protect the multiverse from chaos. With fast-paced gameplay and dynamic hero powers, Spider-Geddon delivers an action-packed adventure for fans of Spider-Man.

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Objective:

• To defeat the villain and their minions while completing various objectives to save the day. Each scenario has specific goals and conditions to achieve victory.

Setup:

1. Players: 1-4 players.
2. Game Components:
   • Hero Figures: Spider-Man and other Spider-Verse heroes.
   • Villain Figures: New villains from the Spider-Verse.
   • Location Boards: New locations from the Spider-Verse.
   • Hero Cards: Cards for Spider-Man and other heroes, including their unique abilities.
   • Villain Cards: New villain cards, including their actions and effects.
   • Threat Cards: Cards that represent ongoing threats and challenges.
3. Initial Setup:
   • Choose Heroes: Each player selects a hero from the Spider-Geddon expansion and takes their corresponding Hero Cards.
   • Choose Villain: Select a villain from the expansion and set up their Villain Board.
   • Location Setup: Set up the location boards as specified in the scenario.
   • Shuffle Decks: Shuffle the Hero, Villain, and Threat decks and place them face down.
     • Example Setup:
       1. Heroes: Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen, and other Spider-Verse characters.
       2. Villain: A villain from the Spider-Verse expansion.
       3. Locations: Set up Spider-Verse locations as specified in the scenario.

Gameplay:

The game is played in turns, with each turn consisting of the following phases:

1. Hero Turn:
   • Play Action Cards: Each hero plays an action card from their hand, which can be used to move, attack, or use special abilities.
   • Resolve Actions: Perform the actions indicated on the card, such as moving to a new location, fighting enemies, or completing objectives.
   • Draw New Card: Draw a new card from the Hero deck if necessary.
2. Villain Turn:
   • Reveal Villain Action: Draw a card from the Villain deck to determine the villain’s actions, which may include attacking heroes, advancing threats, or other effects.
   • Villain Actions: Resolve the actions specified on the villain card, including placing new minions or advancing the villain’s plan.
3. Threat Phase:
   • Resolve Threats: Check the Threat deck and resolve any ongoing threats or challenges that affect the heroes or the game state.
   • Advance Threats: Threats may advance or trigger additional effects based on the scenario or the current game state.

Winning and Losing:

• Winning: Achieve the specific victory conditions outlined in the scenario. This often involves defeating the villain, completing objectives, or saving locations from destruction.
• Losing: The game ends in defeat if the heroes fail to achieve the victory conditions, if all heroes are defeated, or if the villain completes their evil scheme.

Tips for Playing:

• Coordinate Actions: Work with other players to optimize your actions and use your hero’s abilities effectively.
• Manage Threats: Keep an eye on the Threat deck and manage any ongoing threats to prevent them from escalating.
• Use Hero Abilities: Make the most of each hero’s unique abilities and work together to overcome challenges.

Note: For detailed rules and gameplay instructions, please refer to the official rulebook PDF at the top of the page.