In our ongoing efforts to improve the gaming experience and modernize the classic OverPower card game, Lazarus Rising Games is thrilled to unveil a series of new icons and visual updates. These enhancements are designed not only to refresh the game’s look but also to streamline gameplay, making it more intuitive and accessible for both veterans and newcomers alike.

A New Visual Language for OverPower

We’ve revamped all power types to include four main categories, each with a new, distinct icon:

Brute Force

Combat

Intelligence

Energy

These power types are fundamental to strategizing in OverPower, and the new icons are crafted to be instantly recognizable, allowing players to quickly assess their options and potential moves.

Introducing Game-Changing Icons

In addition to updating the power types, we’ve introduced several new icons that bring clarity and strategic depth to the gameplay:

Sword and Shield Icon: This icon helps players understand whether a card can be used offensively, defensively, or both. Its design is straightforward, ensuring that players can easily recognize the dual functionality of a card at a glance.

Hour Glass Icon: This icon is used to denote the duration of a card’s effect. A full hourglass indicates an effect that lasts for the duration of the game, while a half hourglass denotes an effect that only lasts for the battle. This visual cue helps players plan their strategies more effectively.

Paper Clip Icon: Cards that can “attach” to a character once successful are marked with this icon. It simplifies understanding card mechanics that involve attachments, reducing the need to rely heavily on text explanations.

Astral Plane Icon: Some effects transcend the physical game board and operate on the astral plane. Cards with this icon show that once they take effect, they reside in the astral plane for the duration indicated by the accompanying hourglass icon.

1st Icon: This icon is especially crucial for strategic planning. It indicates that the card can be played as the first action on your turn, allowing for proactive moves right from the start of a round.

Threat Level Icon: Newly introduced, this icon indicates the threat level of a card, which factors into the cost of including it in your deck. The threat level is calculated based on the card’s grid stats and the character’s specials and abilities, helping players make informed decisions during deck building.

These icons were developed as part of our commitment to making OverPower not only more enjoyable but also more competitive and fair. By reducing reliance on card text and increasing visual communication, we aim to prevent misunderstandings and disputes during gameplay. This approach ensures that players can focus more on strategy and less on interpreting rules, making every match a smoother and more engaging experience.

For those interested in a deeper dive into how these icons function and how they enhance gameplay, we’ve compiled a detailed guide. You can access it here. This guide includes examples and scenarios that demonstrate the practical application of each icon in gameplay.

As we roll out these updates, we invite feedback from the OverPower community. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to refine and enhance the game. We believe these changes will invigorate gameplay and invite players to explore new strategies and tactics in the evolving world of OverPower.

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to experience your favorite card game like never before!



Download the Any Hero New Icon Guide.