{"product_id":"video-game-champion-strategy-board-game","title":"Video Game Champion Strategy Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab your controller, visit the video rental store and relive the golden age of 16-bit gaming!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA nostalgic strategy board game for 2–5 players, combining action drafting, resource management and clever button combinations in a race to become the ultimate Video Game Champion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarn pocket money, rent video games, collect magazines and complete gaming achievements as you compete for the highest score in a world inspired by the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome back to the 1990s, when video game magazines were packed with secrets, rental stores were full of exciting discoveries and becoming the best gamer in the neighbourhood was every kid's dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eVideo Game Champion\u003c\/strong\u003e, you and your friends step into the shoes of young gamers determined to make the most of the golden age of 16-bit video games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's more to becoming a champion than simply playing games. You'll need to earn money, keep up with your studies, finish your chores and sometimes convince your parents to buy you that new release you've been dreaming about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach turn, select a Button Tile from the shared Action Grid and choose an associated action. Visit the rental store, purchase video game magazines, earn money or plan your next gaming session as you build combinations of numbered and coloured Button Tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese combinations are the key to your success. Match the required patterns to play or beat video games, earning points and unlocking opportunities to progress towards new achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom platform adventures and fighting games to racing-inspired challenges and role-playing adventures, the fictional video games capture the colourful excitement of gaming in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover new releases, collect crystals in your Password Notebook and use magazines to help complete difficult combinations. Just remember that spending too much time gaming might leave you with a growing collection of IOUs and chores that still need attention!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross five weeks, you'll balance everyday responsibilities with your passion for video games. 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