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Ant Assault
2011
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Ant Assault is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Matthew Sprange and Nick Robinson and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
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About the game
Quick Overview Ant Assault is quick and easy to learn card game that puts each player in charge of their own ant nest. They must send parties of ants out to forage, all the while defending themselves and their nest from assault by the other players. Details Players can experiment with many types of ant, including scouts who root out the enemy and find new resources, honey pot ants who store food, soldier ants who fight, and the dreaded bullet ants who lead assaults. Enter the world of an ant nest, and dominate the garden!
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- Mongoose Publishing
Questions and answers
Ant Assault supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ant Assault is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ant Assault for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ant Assault has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ant Assault belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ant Assault are: Matthew Sprange and Nick Robinson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ant Assault as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.