Mechanic

Action Queue

What is this?

An action queue requires players to plan actions in advance, placing them in a sequence that will resolve later. This creates tension as players must anticipate outcomes before seeing results.

Examples of action queue systems

Colt Express has players program a sequence of movements that resolve step-by-step, while Mechs vs. Minions uses card programming to queue actions over multiple turns.

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