A closer look at Attacktix Transformers

webhead817 · Aug 1, 2006

What's up folks? I had the previews for all of the new Star Wars figs on my site about a month ago, and my buddy Joe over at Joeattacktix.com had the TF previews, feel free to check them out there if you're looking for a specific pic.

Someone asked about the difference between the Optimus and Megatrons found in the boosters versus those in the Intergalactic starter. Besides having different colored bases (the IG ones are gold, the booster ones or black, or chrome if you're lucky), they also have different Special Powers. Both booster figures have the "transform" special which lets them call in their vehicle modes from the back-ups. The IG pack OP has a Recover power (stand up if you have another fig in play) and the IG pack Megatron has a sacrifice power (replace one of your other figures with this one.)

For anyone that this would be their first collectible mini/action figure game, you've picked a good one. The rules are relatively simple, and the gameplay is fun, straight up.

Chaos Muffin · Aug 2, 2006

What's goin on webhead, Glad to have you here!
Thanks for the info as well

Was wondering, are the chrome bases rare??
Just got a chrome based Starscream from a booster pack.

ams · Aug 2, 2006

Chaos Muffin said:

Jojo, that case is sweet. Is it official, or a customized SW Attacktix case?
Makes a good display
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I believe he mentioned to me at the Fan Event that it was a custom case he had made, but that there was an official TF one on the way.

And yeah, I thought the chrome bases were rare, but I got a TON of them. Not sure what the ratios are.

ams · Aug 2, 2006

Also, here's some helpful info from www.joeattacktix.com.

http://www.joeattacktix.com/transformers/index.html

webhead817 · Aug 2, 2006

Chaos Muffin said:

What's goin on webhead, Glad to have you here!
Thanks for the info as well

Was wondering, are the chrome bases rare??
Just got a chrome based Starscream from a booster pack.
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Glad to be here.

The chrome bases are the equivalent to a foil chase set in cards/ccgs...they are exactly the same play-wise as the black base versions, just shiny. I don't have stats on the exact rarity, I'd put an estimate at one chrome for every 4-5 boosters maybe.

Transfan2 · Aug 2, 2006

TF Attacktix Figures I got on Wed. 8/02/06:

*x1 TF-03 Decepticlone
*x1 TF-14 CYB Optimus Prime

ams · Aug 2, 2006

LOL - I have now purchased 24 booster packs (48 figures) and still haven't gotten an Excellion.

Gen. Magnus · Aug 2, 2006

ams said:

LOL - I have now purchased 24 booster packs (48 figures) and still haven't gotten an Excellion.

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damn. It got a silver based one in my second pack. Got a silver based Scorp in my 3rd.

Only purchased 3 so far (cause they are sold out of TF packs everywhere by me).

SydneyY · Aug 2, 2006

Thank you for the info & pics!

I need to find them down here and start buying booster packs

Chaos Muffin · Aug 2, 2006

ams said:

Also, here's some helpful info from www.joeattacktix.com.

http://www.joeattacktix.com/transformers/index.html
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Sweet, thanks for the links! You know I never actually took the time to go over the rules, just been setting them up

Going to post a chunk from the links you posted incase anyone missed em, or is just too lazy to click lol

Here are some Attacktix RULES (learn before botcon hehe) Basic rules are covered in next post

ATTACKTIX RULES from JoeAttacktix.com said:

TEAM BUILDING & PRE-GAME

Q: How many figures can I have in Backup?
A: Your Backups can have up to half the number of points as used in your starting team. So a 100 point team, can have up to 50 points in Backup. [HASBRO]

Q: Can I start my figures up already in formation?
A: Hasbro's rules require a straight line, two Tix from the end of the table or play area.

Q: Can I play multiples of the same named characters?
A: Yes, you can play with one, three, five Vader #16s. There is no limit to this in play. However, you may only have one Tournament/Trophy Figure per team. [HASBRO]

MOVING

Q: Can I move my figure a bit, turn its base around, then keep moving it in the same direction? Or move it in a curve? Or have it do a little dance, as long as I've got enough Tix to do the dance?
A: You can meander along, or move forward a few ticks-turn in a 900 degree rotation if you want to and keep moving. It's all about strategic placement. [HASBRO]

Q: Can I swivel/rotate my figure's base before an Attack?
A: Yes, you can rotate before you attack as long as the base does not gain or lose position, and you do not touch any other figures while moving. [HASBRO]

Q: Must you move all of your figures before you start attacking?
A. Yes, it is a strict Move phase then Attack phase. However, you do not NEED to move every figure, but it you do intend to move them it must be done before your first Attack. The Gunship's rules are the only exception. [HASBRO]

Q: Can I move my figures in any direction I want? Or do I have to move them in the same direction once I start moving them?
A: You can move figures in any direction you want at any point during each figure's movement. [HASBRO] For example, you could move a 12-Tix figure forward 2 Tix, turn it around 180 degrees and move it in the same direction 2 Tix, turn it around 90 degrees and move it in a perpendicular line for 6 Tix, then turn it around 540 degrees and move it a final 2 Tix, if you so desire.

Q: Do I have to move in a straight line?
A: No, you do not have to move in a straight line. You can turn as you move, or pivot around at a certain part during your move. Attacktix is all about strategic placement. [HASBRO]

ATTACKTING

Q: When do you reload missiles?
A: You reload your missiles at the START of you next turn. [HASBRO]

Q: Can I use throw my own characters at others?
A: Sure, Hasbro says that you are allowed to attack your own team. Since this is the case, you may attempt to use Wookiees to hurl figures into your opponent.

SPECIAL POWERS

Q: When exactly does a Special Power activate?
A: Special Powers activate immediately, no matter what the current phase is. Special Powers can also be nested, so if on Attack 1: Figure A kills and activates Figure B's power, Figure B can attack Figure C. If Figure C is also active, it too, may attack. Then the original player make make its second attack (Attack 2).

Q: If I want to use an Attackback or Shootback power with a figure who has already shot its missile, can I reload its launcher to use that power?
A: Yes, you may reload a figure's empty launcher to use an Attackback or Shootback power; the figure's launcher will still be empty if it gets attacked again, and this special power overrides the general "reload at the beginning of your turn" rule. [HASBRO]

Q: Do I need to grind my figure before I use my Recover Special Ability?
A: Yes, you must regrind your figure before he comes back into play. [HASBRO]

Q: If I kill multiple figures in one shot or strike, who decides the order of special power activation?
A: The person whose figures were knocked over decides the order of special power activation. [HASBRO]

DEFEATING

Q: Must you always knock down both targets for a valid kill of a Mega figure?
A: Hasbro plays any kill is a legal kill. [HASBRO]

Q: If a figure is half on/half off the table, or the "out of bounds", is he dead?
A: Officially, If he can still roll a Tix he is alive. If any part of the base is lifted up or the wheel is hanging over the edge, he is defeated. Leaners are dead as they can not roll. But a good rule of thumb is that if his wheel is still fully functional he can still fight the good fight. [HASBRO]

Q:On the first turn, a player with a launcher figure attacks and knocks an opposing figure (that has not had a chance to move) back to where part of the base touches or goes over the back out-of-bounds line. The figure does not fall over. Is that figure considered defeated?
A: As long as the figure is not knocked over, it is not defeated. On the next turn make sure to direct the figure back into the game arena. [HASBRO]

FIGURES & ACCESSORIES

Q: What are the rules for the Battle Case?
A: Battle Case rules

Q: Why do some Attactix figures have a silver/chrome base?
A: Some figures will have a silver or chrome base instead of a black base. These figures are considered to be "ultra rare". They are identical in all other ways to their black base counterparts. [HASBRO]

Q: Will I be able to buy Series 1 Attacktix after Series 2 is released?
A: No, Series 1 will be retired with the release of Series 2. You may see some repainted figures, or variations of old

TOURNAMENTS

Q: What if my figure breaks during Tournament play?
A: You are allowed five minutes during Tournament play to fix your figure. Crazy glue and epoxy will be allowed. [HASBRO]
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Hasbro customer support: US: 1-800-327-8264 & UK: 00800 22 42 72 76
They also sell replacement missles for 1.50ea or you can exchange broken figs for a new booster box

link
http://joeattacktix.com/faq/index.html

* Look at next page for basic rules *

Chaos Muffin · Aug 2, 2006

BASIC RULES (thanks again for the link ams)

Basic Attacktix Rules said:

Quick Battle:

Get Ready to Play

1. Choose any three (3) battle figures for your squad. Choose non-Mega figures with attack features.

2. Line up each squad of figures about three (3) feet apart. Example 1 shows you the basic playing area.

3. Youngest player goes first.

The Battle Begins

1. Move as many of your figures as you want. Example 2 shows basic movement. You do not need to move every figure. You can move in any direction, up to the number of "tix" shown on top of the base. Example 3 shows where the number of tix can be found.

2. After you have moved your figures you can attack with two (2) different figures. Once you have made your first attack you can no longer move your figures. Attacks come in many forms, Example 4 shows basic attacks.

3. If a figure is knocked over, it is defeated and taken out of the game. After you have made two (2) the other player may now move and attack.

4. At the beginning of each turn, reload your missiles before your movement phase. You load by inserting the missile into the launcher, pushing it until you hear it lock in place.

Ending the Battle

1. Keep playing until one player has no more figures standing. Last player with a figure standing wins.

Master Battle:

In the Master Game, your Attacktix squad figures get serious, with special powers and effects for battling. Because of their extra strength and abilities, these warriors can't be defeated so easily.

Get Ready to Play.

About the Figures.

In this game, you'll use all the information printed on your figure. Example 1 explains the information, and how it works in the game.

1. Decide on a total number of points for each squad. 100 points is the standard size, used in tournaments, but you can select any point value. Each player starts the game with a squad that's worth the same total number of points. Each figure's point value is listed on the base, as shown in Example 1.

2. Divide the squad value in half. This number is the point value of your backup squad. A standard 100 point squad will have 50 points in backup. These figures do not start on the playing field, but wait in reserves until called into play, through a special power or effect.

2. There is no limit to how many of each figure can be on the battlefield. You can play more than one of the same figure, and you can choose the same figure as your opponent.

3. Experienced players will learn which figures work best with which squads, and there are no restrictions about squad construction; you can mix good and evil figures on your squad. Figures from mutiple classes can be on the same squad.

4. The tix wheel also controls the special powers window, as shown in Example 1. Be sure to grind your figures (roll it forward a few tix) before putting them into play, and at any time they return to play (from defeated area or your backups). Example 2 shows how to grind a figure.

5. Pick a flat surface to play on that is about 3 feet by 3 feet. It does not need to be a table. Place your starting figures (projectiles loaded, if applicable), side by side, at the starting line which is two (2) tix away from the edge of the table (or battlefield border) as shown in Example 2.

6. Decide who goes first by covering the "window" on a figure's base next to the speed value, and grinding it. Your opponent calls "red" or "black", and then uncover the speed window. A correct guess wins the first turn. Example 3 shows how to grind a figure to decide who goes first.

The Battle Begins

Each turn consists of three phases, in this order:

Start of Turn. Activate any pre-movement special effects .

Movement Phase. Move as many figures as you like.

Attack Phase. Attack with up to two (2) different figures.

All three phases are explained in detail in the following sections. Some phases can be altered by special powers, special abilities and effects.

Start of Turn.

1. Some effects require activation at the start of each turn. Effects are powers that are active the entire time the figure is in play, but their activation is optional (see Effects, on page X).

2. If you have any launchers/shooters in play you must reload your missiles before your movement phase. You load by inserting the missile into the launcher, pushing it until you hear it lock in place.

Movement Phase.

You can move any or all of the figures on your squad if you want to. Follow these rules for moving each figure.

1. Check the speed value of each figure. You can move your figure up to that many tix forward or back. You can turn as you move, or turn without moving. You cannot move sideways (moving so the figure does not make the tixing noise). For example, a figure with a speed of 4 can be moved 1, 2, 3 or 4 tix. Once the fourth tix is heard, that figure must stop moving. Example 5 shows basic movement.

Example 5... 1.show moving forward, 2.show with arc and 3.show with a stop, full turn, and move

2. You may not push an opponent's figure, in order to move by. You may stand your figure so it is touching the base of another, but you cannot actually move your opponent's figure.

3. If you accidentally knock over your opponent's, or your own, figure stand it back up. Figures can only be defeated during the attack phase.

4. You are free to move figures in front of your own to act as shields.

5. If you are playing with the Battle Case, as additional terrain, you can only move up a level at the stairs. Once your figure's base has come in contact with the stairs, it may take one tix to move up. Once he is up a level, his full base must rest on the Battle Case. If you have more tix left, you may continue moving. Moving up is shown in Example 6.

Attack Phase.

After you have moved all the figures you desire, it is time to attack. The attack phase allows you to attack with up to two (2) figures, unless modified by a special power or effect.

1. There are three (3) types of attack.

Launcher - Your projectile should already be loaded at the start of the turn. Pressing the trigger releases the launcher. You can move the battle figure's arms and tilt it to fire. If your figure has multiple launchers, all of them may be used in an attack.

Striker - Twist and release your figure to hit a battle figure that is next to yours. Hold the figure's base with one hand, and pull back on the weapon, turning the base the opposite direction as you do so. Release the weapon to attack.

Possessor - The Emperor has a special type of attack that allows him to control other figures, known as possession. The Emperor may attack any figure that he, or his base, touches. The Emperor is then attached to the figure that it "possesses" by lifting and clamping its arms around the possessed figure. The Emperor now controls that figure for the remainder of the game (see Possess, on page X).

2. You may attack with any figure on your team, and you may target any figure on your opponent's team (or your own). Some special powers, like Evade, may prevent you from targeting a specific class for one turn.

3. You can turn your figure in a different direction to get better aim or leverage, before you attack. Once you attack, the figure cannot be moved.

If your attack was successful, you will have knocked over your opponent's figure, and it is defeated. If any part of the base is not touching the ground, the figure is considered knocked over. A figure that is partially knocked over (it supports itself by a weapon or limb) is still considered knocked over. When a figure is knocked over, it may activate a special power.

A figure may also be defeated if his tix wheel has left the playing area. If any part of the base is lifted up or the wheel is hanging over the edge, he is defeated. A good rule of thumb is that if his wheel is still fully functional he can still fight. Example 7 shows how leaving the playing field affects a figure.

Example 7 show tix wheel hanging off edge, or more than 50% "out of bounds"

1. The bottom of most figures will have a special power and Attacktix window. Look at the bottom of your defeated figure for its special power. Special powers take effect immediately after a figure is knocked over even if your opponent has not finished their attack phase. Special powers are activated when the Attacktix window on the bottom of the base shows white. If the window is not white, ignore the special power. Example 7 shows the Attacktix window.

2. Special powers can affect the battle figure that has been knocked over or another battle figure. The affected battle figure can be listed by name, Attacktix class, or Theme class (Star Wars or Transformers). If the listed figure is not available, then the special power does not happen (see Special Powers, on page X).

3. After you have used the special power, put the figure in your defeated area. The defeated area can any place you chose, as long as it is not on the battlefield.

4. If you knock over multiple opponent's figures during an attack, all of them are defeated. If you accidentially or purposefully knock over your own figure during an attack, it is defeated. The person whose figures were knocked over decides the order of special power activation.

Ending the Battle

1. Keep playing until one player has no more figures standing, after special powers have been considered. Last player with a figure standing wins
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linky
http://joeattacktix.com/faq/rules.html

Beastbot X · Aug 3, 2006

Okay, I am SERIOUSLY pissed. I finally found some Attacktix booster packs today, and so I picked up the six they had there-- I figured six was a good number, that way I'd have a decent army without getting many duplicates, right? WRONG. Out of ALL the different characters I could have gotten, I only got TWO uniques-- all the rest I had at least doubles of (Megatron, Insecticon), and I even got THREE Optimus Primes and Rodimuses. And the ONE common figure I really wanted to get-- a Decepticlone-- I didn't get any of! GOD, I $&*@#ing HATE blindpacked stuff..

Chaos Muffin · Aug 3, 2006

List your doubles and wants here Bb and you can get some trades going on.
I think someone needed that Megatron\

I have a spare Omnicon if you wanna trade for one of the Primes , only if they're vehicle modes though.
Got the bot mode from the Omega set

May have to ebay some singles eventually , yeah these blind packs are a pain. So got to get with the trades

alphie · Aug 3, 2006

Chaos Muffin said:

List your doubles and wants here Bb and you can get some trades going on.
I think someone needed that Megatron\

I have a spare Omnicon if you wanna trade for one of the Primes , only if they're vehicle modes though.
Got the bot mode from the Omega 2pack

May have to ebay some singles eventually , yeah these blind packs are a pain. So got to get with the trades
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I see a Attacktix trading mayhem going on at Botcon.

Shame I havn't gotten anymore since my last two booster sets. Hoping to get more soon.

Chaos Muffin · Aug 3, 2006

Yeah no doubt lol, use to get a chuckle at the Magic gamers that sat around playing the magic at local toyshops, now Im like "scoot the hell over and taste Galvatron's cannon beeyatches! "

It's so on at Botcon , you're alll dead! Well except for ams, he has about 50 of em.
Might even gamble a few , or annie up some doubles

webhead817 · Aug 4, 2006

Hey guys, re: doubles....

5 of the 6 "rares" are what we would call army builder figs...the ones you WANT in multiples (for team building at least). As you've seen, Rodimus is the odd man out.

Now, multiple Primes, while annonying, should be trading gold.

Frognal · Aug 4, 2006

All things considered, I'd rather create a free system that uses the actual figures than shell out money for these things.

ams · Aug 4, 2006

It doesn't look like there's currently an Attacktix trading thread in the Junkion - shall we ask a mod to create/sticky one there? CM, can you do that? I recall the Armada card trading thread was a big help.

Here's what I've got to trade - several of each:

TF-05 Rodimus
TF-08 Starscream
TF-11 Vector Prime
TF-17 Megatron (vehicle mode)

I'm looking for Excellion and chrome-based figs. I'll also take two of the troop builder figs (TF-01,02,03,04,06) in trade for any one on the list above.

Chaos Muffin · Aug 4, 2006

ams said:

CM, can you do that? I recall the Armada card trading thread was a big help.

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Done!
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?p=760366#post760366

Killer idea btw, that Armada card game WAS a big help, got a few rare cards from there.

Will ask the junkion mods for a sticky

webhead817 · Aug 4, 2006

Frognal said:

All things considered, I'd rather create a free system that uses the actual figures than shell out money for these things.
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I think with some effort, it would be very doable to port an existing minis game ruleset over to the TF universe and use the actual action figures for it. Shadowrun Duels might be a good starting point, as it was an action figure game itself. Or, just using the basic rule set from Star Wars Minis, HeroClix/Mage Knight, HeroScape, what have you.

In all of those games, the attacks and defenses all work in abstract...using some combination of numbers and randomizers like dice to determine outcomes of battles. Attacktix is pretty unique in that the attacks are resolved physically, with the circular bases help to standardize the relative difficluties of defeating different characters.

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