Dragon Ball Super - Universe Survival
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You roll the dice, look for the right combo on the warrior card. A symbol is missing. You re-roll. You made it: the Kamehameha launches and the opposing warrior flies out of the arena. Applause.
WHAT IT IS ABOUT
The Tournament of Power comes to the table: battle royale between universes
Dragon Ball Super: Universe Survival is a fighting game set in the most spectacular arc of the series: the Tournament of Power, where Goku and Vegeta team up to save Universe 7. Designed by Jonathan Algaze and published by Topi Games in 2019, it brings the tension of the anime to the board, with teams of warriors facing each other in the arena of the gods until elimination.
Each team starts with 6 warriors and moves them around the modular arena, collects power cards, rolls dice to complete devastating combos written on the warrior cards. The last one standing wins. The dice decide whether your Kamehameha launches or not, but the choice of which warrior to move and which combo to attempt is yours. Fast-paced, chaotic games, with adrenaline spikes when you finally complete the combo that eliminates your opponent.
What they say abroad
"Songoku and Vegeta are facing a terrible threat and need to team up for the Tournament of Power."
— Topi Games
Roll the dice, shout out the name of the move, eliminate your opponent. It's Dragon Ball: no further explanation needed.
— FroGames
Dragon Ball Super: Universe Survival
FrogScore · FroGames editorial rating · based on rules, international reviews and play sessionsYour arsenal
Warriors, cards and combos
Warrior Cards
Each warrior has unique combos written on their card: symbols to get with the dice to activate devastating moves. Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Jiren: each fights differently.
Combo Dice
Roll the dice to complete the combo on your warrior card or collected power cards. Different symbols, limited re-rolls, tension every time the die rolls.
Power Cards
You collect them by moving around the arena. They give you extra combos, defenses, counterattacks. Build the right hand and you become unstoppable.
Arena of the Gods
The board where the battle royale takes place. You move, fight, push opponents out. Whoever falls out of the arena is eliminated forever.
Recommended sleeves 189 cards in 2 sizes ▼
If you play often, we recommend protecting your cards with transparent sleeves to make them last longer.
| Size | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 62 × 87 mm | 100 |
| 70 × 110 mm | 89 |
| Total cards | 189 |
Come si gioca
Video dimostrativo di gameplay.
🎲How to PlayThe rules in four steps▼
How to Play
The Flow of Each Turn
Each player moves their warriors, collects cards, rolls dice, and fights. Fast, immediate, repeated until elimination.
Choose one of your warriors still on the arena and move them up to a certain number of spaces. You can collect power cards from the spaces you pass over or stop on.
Roll the dice trying to get the symbols described on your warrior card or a power card in your hand. You have a limited number of rerolls. If you complete the combo, you activate the move.
The combo allows you to hit an opponent, push them out of the arena, steal cards, defend yourself, or activate special abilities. Each warrior has different effects.
Once your turn is over, the player to your left does the same: moves, collects, rolls, fights. The pace is fast, turns are short, the arena empties quickly.
⏱️Your First GameMoment-by-moment account▼
A Game in Five Moments
What Happens at the Table
Not the rules. The experience.
Choose Your Team
Each player fields 6 warriors on the arena of the gods. Read the cards: Goku has powerful but risky combos, Jiren is solid, Frieza is sneaky. Decide which warrior to move first and where to position them. The arena is full, the battle is about to begin.
First Clashes and First Eliminations
You move on the arena, pick up a power card, roll the dice to attempt the first combo. Three identical symbols: your warrior hits and pushes the opponent towards the edge. Whoever falls out of the arena is eliminated. The first losses already shift the balance.
Collecting Cards and Increasingly Stronger Combos
Each turn you collect power cards that add to your warriors' combos. Now you have two combo possibilities each roll: the warrior card and the power card in hand. The dice roll more often, moves chain together, the arena empties.
The Last Warrior
You are left with only one warrior against two opponents. You roll the dice: one symbol is missing. You reroll. You got it. The combo starts, you eliminate an opponent, you shout the name of the move. The table applauds. Now it's one-on-one.
Last One Standing Wins
End of regular time (or last warrior eliminated): whoever has the most fighters on the arena wins the Tournament of Power. You count the surviving warriors, declare the winner, someone immediately asks for a rematch. Games are short, always played twice in a row.
🐸What to Know FirstThree honest things, from friends▼
What to Know First
Three Things You Should Know
Dice Decide Almost Everything
You can have the best strategy and a perfect hand, but if the dice don't cooperate, you won't complete the combo. Luck is very high: some games you feel unstoppable, others you spend three turns without doing anything. If you hate pure randomness, this game will make you suffer.
With 6 Players, it Gets Longer and Dispersed
The game scales up to 6 players, but with full tables, downtime increases and chaos escalates. The arena gets crowded, it's hard to keep track of who did what, and the game can approach an hour. The sweet spot is 3-4 players: enough chaos, but manageable pace.
You Need to Love Dragon Ball
If you've never watched the anime or the Tournament of Power doesn't mean anything to you, the mechanics alone aren't enough to sustain your interest. It's a game that works because it evokes the IP: the names of the moves, the iconic warriors, the arena of the gods. Without that emotional connection, it's a generic dice-chucker with high peaks of luck.
🏆Victory and DefeatWhat the ending rewards▼
How it Ends
How to Win and How to Get Eliminated
Victory goes to whoever has the most warriors standing at the end of regular time, or the last team surviving.
Victory
- You have the most warriors on the arena when regular time ends
- You are the only team with warriors still standing (all others eliminated)
- In case of a tie, the one who eliminated more opponents during the game wins
Elimination
- Your warrior is pushed out of the arena by an opponent's combo
- All 6 of your warriors have been eliminated: you are out of the Tournament of Power
- Regular time ends and you have fewer warriors than your opponents
Dragon Ball Super: Universe Survival is pure Dragon Ball on the board: chaos, dice, shouted combos, and iconic warriors. It works if you love the anime and want to bring the Tournament of Power into your living room.
💬Frequently Asked QuestionsQuick answers before checkout▼
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about Dragon Ball Super: Universe Survival
What mechanics does Dragon Ball Super: Universe Survival use?
Dice rolling to complete combos, board movement, card collecting (light deck/pool building), asymmetrical powers for each warrior. The core is dice rolling: you look for specific symbols to activate your cards' moves.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, the recommended age is 7+ years and the rules are very simple: move, collect, roll, fight. Children who are Dragon Ball fans will understand it immediately and have a lot of fun. High luck helps: even a child can win against an adult if the dice cooperate.
How long does a game last?
With 2-4 players, 30-45 minutes. With 5-6 players, it can approach an hour because turns multiply and the arena becomes chaotic. The rules include a time limit (number of turns) to prevent the game from dragging on too long.
Does it work well even if I don't know Dragon Ball?
No, honestly no. The mechanics alone are generic: dice rolling, direct elimination, card collecting. What makes the game fun is the IP: recognizing the warriors, shouting the names of the moves, reliving the Tournament of Power. If Dragon Ball means nothing to you, this game probably won't keep you at the table.
Is it available in Italian?
The edition sold on FroGames is in English. The text on the cards is minimal (warrior names and combo symbols), so language is not a critical barrier: even non-English speakers can play without problems by consulting the translated rulebook.
The People Behind the Game
Who invented it, who designed it, who publishes it — and what else they've done.
Dragon Ball Super: Universe Survival is a competitive board game for 2-6 players, ages 7+, lasting 30-45 minutes, that brings the Tournament of Power to the board. Designed by Jonathan Algaze and published by Topi Games, it uses dice rolling, combos, and asymmetrical powers to recreate the frenetic battles of the anime. Each team fields 6 iconic warriors (Goku, Vegeta, Jiren, Frieza) on the arena of the gods and fights to eliminate opponents by pushing them off the board. An immediate family game with high luck and direct interaction. Available on FroGames.it.
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