{"title":"Mechanic: Programmed Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003eProgrammed Movement requires players to plan several actions in advance, locking them in before seeing how they unfold—a recipe for both brilliant coordination and spectacular chaos. In \u003cstrong\u003eTag Team\u003c\/strong\u003e, you commit to sequences of moves that play out simultaneously, watching your carefully laid plans collide with reality as opponents reveal their own programmed choices. The mechanism creates a unique tension between prediction and adaptation, rewarding players who can anticipate multiple steps ahead while staying flexible when their robots crash into walls or each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis appeals to puzzle-solvers who enjoy the mental challenge of spatial reasoning under constraints, as well as groups that appreciate the comedy of simultaneous reveals turning perfect plans into delightful disasters. Best suited for players who don't mind occasional chaos and can laugh when their fifth programmed action sends them careening in the wrong direction—the mechanism shines brightest with 2-4 players who relish outsmarting both the system and each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tag-team","title":"Tag Team","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTag Team\u003c\/strong\u003e puts two players head-to-head in a fast-paced wrestling match where every move counts. Designed by Gricha German and published by Victory Point Games in 2025, this 15-minute duel combines deck-building with simultaneous action selection to create tense, tactical bouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach player controls a tag team of wrestlers with unique abilities. You'll build your deck over the course of the match, adding powerful manoeuvres and signature moves to your arsenal. The twist: both players program their actions in secret, then reveal simultaneously. Reading your opponent and timing your strikes becomes as important as the cards you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe action queue mechanic adds a layer of forward planning — your choices now ripple into future turns, rewarding players who think several moves ahead. Card play resolves conflicts directly, so every exchange feels immediate and impactful. With variable player powers, no two matches unfold the same way, even when you face the same opponent twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt around 15 minutes per bout, Tag Team delivers strategic depth without overstaying its welcome. The medium weight (2.07) makes it accessible for players aged 10 and up, while the programmed movement and simultaneous selection ensure experienced gamers stay engaged turn after turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Point Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58372066869632,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9505\/7536\/files\/SMTT01EN_TagTeam.jpg?v=1783033691"}],"url":"https:\/\/mpgames.io\/collections\/mechanic-programmed-movement.oembed","provider":"MPGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}