Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze – Cooperative Unmatched Adventure Game

Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze takes the tactical Unmatched system in a completely new direction. Instead of fighting another player, 1–4 heroes join forces against a villain controlled by the game.

Choose from four unique heroes — Nikola Tesla, Annie Christmas, The Golden Bat or Dr. Jill Trent, Science Sleuth — and work together to defeat either Mothman or the Martian Invader before their sinister plans can be completed.

With games taking around 30–60 minutes and supporting 1–4 players aged 9+, Tales to Amaze offers solo, cooperative and traditional competitive Unmatched play in one box.

What Is Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze?

Tales to Amaze is a standalone cooperative adventure game based on the popular Unmatched tactical combat system.

Instead of two heroes battling each other, the players work together to defeat one of two powerful villains:

• Mothman – A mysterious creature threatening the town and its bridges.

• Martian Invader – An alien threat whose technological advancements must be stopped.

Each villain has their own battlefield, objectives, cards and minions. The enemies are controlled by the game's automated system, allowing the players to concentrate on working together and using their heroes' unique abilities.

The four heroes can also be used in standard competitive Unmatched games, while heroes from other Unmatched sets can be brought into Tales to Amaze's cooperative adventures.

How to Play

Choose your heroes and decide which villain you want to face.

On your turn, use the familiar Unmatched action system to move, attack and play scheme cards, while coordinating your actions with the rest of your team.

The villain and its minions are controlled by the game's automated decks and targeting rules. Their actions create an evolving threat that the heroes must react to.

Your team must:

• Move around the battlefield strategically.

• Attack villains and minions.

• Use each hero's unique abilities.

• Protect vulnerable characters.

• Complete objectives before the villain's plan succeeds.

• Manage your cards and resources.

• Work together to exploit the strengths of your different heroes.

If the villain completes its objective or defeats the heroes, the players lose. Defeat the villain and you win together.

Why You'll Love It

👾 Unmatched Goes Cooperative

Tales to Amaze changes the traditional Unmatched formula by putting the players on the same team against the game's villains.

🦋 Face Mothman

Mothman brings a mysterious supernatural threat to the game, supported by minions including the Jersey Devil, Ant Queen and Skunk Ape.

👽 Stop the Martian Invader

The Martian Invader brings a pulp science-fiction threat, with enemies such as The Blob, Loveland Frog and Tarantula.

⚡ Four Completely Different Heroes

Nikola Tesla, Annie Christmas, The Golden Bat and Dr. Jill Trent all have their own decks, abilities and tactical roles.

🧩 Different Every Game

Choose different heroes, villains and combinations of minions to create new challenges and tactical problems.

👨👩👧👦 Play Solo or Cooperatively

With support for 1–4 players, you can play alone or bring a whole team of heroes together.

🔀 Compatible With Other Unmatched Sets

Tales to Amaze isn't an isolated box. Heroes from other Unmatched sets can be used in the cooperative game, while the included heroes can also battle other Unmatched fighters in traditional competitive games.

Who Is Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze For?

This is a great choice for:

• Fans of Unmatched

• Players who prefer cooperative games

• Solo board gamers

• Families and gaming groups

• Fans of pulp adventure and B-movie monsters

• Players who enjoy asymmetric characters

• Gamers who like tactical card-driven combat

• Anyone looking for an alternative to traditional competitive Unmatched

It's also an excellent starting point for the Unmatched system because the box offers solo, cooperative and competitive possibilities.

Meet the Heroes

Nikola Tesla

The famous inventor brings his electrical inventions to the battlefield. Tesla can discharge his electrified coils to power up his effects, creating a distinctive resource-management element within his deck.

Annie Christmas

Annie Christmas is a powerful fighter whose abilities become stronger when she attacks from behind. Positioning and choosing the right moment to strike are central to her play style.

The Golden Bat

The Golden Bat is described as the world's first superhero, bringing a variety of powerful effects to the battlefield. His deck gives players plenty of tactical options as the adventure develops.

Dr. Jill Trent, Science Sleuth

Dr. Jill Trent uses a collection of scientific gizmos to tackle the supernatural and extraterrestrial threats facing the team. Her abilities give her a distinctive support and tactical role.

Meet the Villains

Mothman

Mothman brings a supernatural threat to the town, with the heroes needing to stop its plan before it can destroy the bridges and fulfil its sinister objective.

Mothman is supported by minions including:

• Jersey Devil

• Ant Queen

• Skunk Ape

Martian Invader

The Martian Invader brings an alien invasion to the Unmatched battlefield. Its technological advancements create a different challenge from Mothman's supernatural threat.

Its possible minions include:

• The Blob

• Loveland Frog

• Tarantula

Each villain has a unique battlefield and objective, meaning the two adventures play differently.

Main Mechanics

Cooperative Play – Players work together against the game's automated villains.

Solo Play – The game can be played with a single player controlling heroes.

Asymmetric Heroes – Every hero has a unique deck, abilities and tactical identity.

Card-Driven Combat – Battles use the familiar Unmatched attack and defence system.

Hand Management – Choosing when to use powerful cards is crucial.

Tactical Movement – Positioning heroes and enemies around the battlefield matters.

Variable Player Powers – Each hero contributes different strengths to the team.

Automated Enemies – Villains and minions use their own cards and targeting rules rather than requiring another player to control them.

Games Like Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze

If you enjoy Tales to Amaze, you may also like:

• Unmatched: Battle of Legends Volume 1 – Four legendary heroes in the classic competitive Unmatched format.

• Unmatched: Battle of Legends Volume 2 – More asymmetric heroes and tactical battles.

• Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf – Fast two-player Unmatched combat.

• Unmatched: Robin Hood vs Bigfoot – Tactical positioning, ranged attacks and sidekicks.

• Unmatched: Sun's Origin – Two legendary Japanese warriors with very different abilities.

• Dice Throne – Character-based tactical combat with asymmetric powers.

• Forbidden Island – Cooperative adventure and objective-based gameplay.

Game Information

Feature	Details
Game	Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze
Players	1–4
Playing Time	Approx. 30–60 minutes
Age	9+
Game Type	Cooperative Tactical Fighting / Card Game
Series	Unmatched Adventures
Heroes	Nikola Tesla, Annie Christmas, The Golden Bat & Dr. Jill Trent
Villains	Mothman & Martian Invader
Minions	6
Publisher	IELLO / Restoration Games
Release	2023
UK RRP	£59.99
Barcode	3701551701626

Current UK listings give 1–4 players, ages 9+ and approximately 30–60 minutes, while Asmodee UK currently lists the product at £59.99 RRP.

What's Included?

The box contains:

Heroes

• 4 hero miniatures

• 4 hero card decks

• 4 hero character cards

• 6 health dials

• 2 sidekick tokens

Villains & Enemies

• 2 villain figures

• 2 villain double-dials

• 2 villain reference cards

• 6 minion tokens

• 6 minion health dials

• 8 enemy action decks

Game Components

• 1 double-sided game board

• 4 bridge tokens

• 8 Doom/Alien tokens

• 4 invasion tokens

• 6 web tokens

• 6 acid tokens

• 1 threat marker

• 10 Amazing Event cards

• 4 player-order markers

• 22 initiative cards

• Rulebook

The complete component list is confirmed by the current Restoration Games product page.

FAQ

Is Unmatched: Tales to Amaze a cooperative game?

Yes. This is the major difference between Tales to Amaze and traditional Unmatched sets. Players work together against an automated villain and its minions.

Can I play Tales to Amaze solo?

Yes. The game supports 1–4 players, allowing you to control a team of heroes yourself.

How many players can play?

Tales to Amaze supports 1–4 players.

How long does it take to play?

Games typically take around 30–60 minutes, depending on the heroes, villain and player count.

What age is it suitable for?

The recommended age is 9+.

Which heroes are included?

The four included heroes are Nikola Tesla, Annie Christmas, The Golden Bat and Dr. Jill Trent, Science Sleuth.

Which villains are included?

You can battle either Mothman or the Martian Invader.

Can other Unmatched heroes be used?

Yes. Heroes from other Unmatched sets can be brought into the cooperative Tales to Amaze system.

Can the Tales to Amaze heroes be used competitively?

Yes. The four included heroes can be used in traditional competitive Unmatched games, allowing them to battle heroes from other sets.

Does Tales to Amaze use the normal Unmatched combat system?

Yes. It retains the core tactical movement and card-driven combat of Unmatched while adding automated villains, cooperative objectives and enemy decks.

Buy Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze

Team up against monsters, aliens and strange supernatural threats in Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze.

Choose your hero, work together with your fellow adventurers and take on Mothman or the Martian Invader. With solo, cooperative and competitive options, this is a versatile addition to any Unmatched collection.

Order Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze from Roll The Dice Cornwall and start your next pulp-inspired adventure.