Quick Answer
Choose Danger Gals if you want a complete, ready-to-play starter gang with tactical and exotic style. Choose Chrome Jocks if you need to expand an existing Maelstrom gang with five hardened miniatures and cards for less money.
What Each Starter Offers
Both boxes fit Combat Zone, the cyberpunk skirmish game set in the time of the Red. Danger Gals gives you a full starter gang from a private investigation and security company, complete with miniatures and cards. Chrome Jocks is an expansion for a Maelstrom gang, adding five miniatures and ten character cards.
Price and Value Trade-Off
The Danger Gals box is priced at $31.50, down from a $50.00 comparison price, while Chrome Jocks costs $26.25, down from $35.00. Danger Gals costs about $5 more but gives you a complete gang. Chrome Jocks is cheaper but only works if you already have a Maelstrom gang to add to.
Playstyle Differences
Danger Gals are described as a private investigation, bodyguard, and security company, which suggests a more versatile, tactical playstyle. Chrome Jocks are 'Chrome-hardened' Maelstrom members, implying a tougher, more aggressive approach. Your choice should reflect how you like to play.
Trade-Offs at a Glance
- Complete vs. Expansion: Danger Gals is a complete starter gang; Chrome Jocks is an expansion for Maelstrom. If you're new, pick Danger Gals. Check if you already have a Maelstrom gang before choosing Chrome Jocks.
- Price vs. Cost: Danger Gals costs $5 more but includes everything you need. Chrome Jocks is cheaper but requires an existing gang. Factor in the cost of a Maelstrom starter if you don't have one.
- Style vs. Hardened: Danger Gals have a tactical, exotic look; Chrome Jocks are Chrome-hardened and aggressive. Pick based on your preferred aesthetic and playstyle. Consider which look you'd enjoy painting and fielding.
Product Facts
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Combat Zone: Danger Gals Starter Gang: This box set includes all the miniatures and cards you need to field a complete Danger Gals starter gang. You can start playing immediately without buying extra miniatures or cards.
Combat Zone: Danger Gals Starter Gang
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Combat Zone: Chrome Jocks (Maelstrom): Box Includes: 5 Maelstrom Miniatures and 10 Maelstrom Character Cards. This is an expansion, so you need an existing Maelstrom gang to add these miniatures to.
Combat Zone: Chrome Jocks (Maelstrom)
Which Should You Choose?
Best for
- New players who want a ready-to-play gang out of the box
- Players who prefer a tactical, security-focused playstyle
Not for
- Players who already have a Maelstrom gang and just want to expand it
- Budget buyers who want the cheapest option and have a Maelstrom force
