From Polygon · Sam Nelson · · 1m 10s
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Adds New Way to Lose
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek introduces a 'no-win scenario' mechanic where players lose by abandoning ship after three turns.
In brief
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek introduces a 'no-win scenario' mechanic where players lose by abandoning ship after three turns. Magic: The Gathering Star Trek adds a Kobayashi Maru Scenario card that lets players lose by abandoning ship after three turns. Originally reported by Polygon.
Star Trek Adds New Way to Lose
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek introduces a new way to lose based on James T. Kirk's Kobayashi Maru story.
Kobayashi Maru Scenario Card
The mythic rare blue enchantment Kobayashi Maru Scenario lets players choose tactics at the start of their upkeep.
Three-Turn Limit
After three turns, players must abandon ship and lose the game to avoid the no-win scenario.
Kirk's Real Story
In Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Kirk reprogrammed the Kobayashi Maru simulation to pass as a cadet.
Player Strategy
Players might use Donate to give Kobayashi Maru to an opponent when their time runs out.
Star Trek Mechanics
Star Trek adds Spacecraft and Station mechanics for iconic starships like the USS Enterprise-A and Borg Cube.
What it means
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek adds a Kobayashi Maru Scenario card that lets players lose by abandoning ship after three turns.
