
- BGG rank
- BGG #500
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Zombicide: 2nd Edition
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for AT-43 Army Book: Karmans
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AT-43 Army Book: Karmans is an expansion for AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles released in 2007 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Arnaud Cuidet and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
From the publisher's website: "Every warrior gets to choose between the path to victory and the path to defeat, death and life. Karman warriors always choose victory" The Karmans, wise warriors on a quest for freedom and peace, have decided to march into battle as war spreads through the universe. They have analyzed the path taken by the cosmos and have seen its future… In AT-43, Operation Damocles has rushed the universe on a course of war and chaos. The Karmans are fulfilling their fate by choosing to join in: They are the chosen few destined to guide the other races towards victory and wisdom! It includes everything you need to know to play and oppose the Karmans: Exclusive information concerning the history of the Karmans, the way their citizens live and the worlds they govern; The army rules for the three Karman factions: Libra, Nova and Flux; The history and rules of famous heroes: Mentor Freezer, Venerable Cornelius and Saint Armstrong; The Karman infantry and vehicle rules; Revelations on the Karmans spiritual quest.
AT-43 Army Book: Karmans supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for AT-43 Army Book: Karmans 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 AT-43 Army Book: Karmans for ages 14 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.
AT-43 Army Book: Karmans has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
AT-43 Army Book: Karmans belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 AT-43 Army Book: Karmans are: Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Arnaud Cuidet. 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 AT-43 Army Book: Karmans as an expansion for AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles to use it. Check that your edition of AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.