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Badlands: Outpost of Humanity
2017
Rules assistance for Badlands: Outpost of Humanity
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- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
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Badlands: Outpost of Humanity is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Denis Plastinin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Commodity Speculation.
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About the game
“Badlands” is a strategic boardgame in a post-apocalyptic world, for 2-4 players of 14+ years old. One game takes about 60-120 minutes to play. Many years have passed since the devastating nuclear war destroyed great civilizations and changed the climate on the planet dramatically. The world was turned into a desert with but lonely radioactive ruins of cities left. Massive usage of biological and nuclear weaponry during the war led to many people and animals being turned into horrifying monsters. Few survivors who managed to make it through "The Last War" have joined together in clans and established the small settlements in this new world. In Badlands you’ll lead a small community of post-nuclear survivors struggling for their lives. You will have to undertake distant expeditions and explore abandoned locations. Develop trade and attack your enemies, protect your settlement and fight for influence to secure your corner in the ruthless world of Badlands! (Español) "Badlands" es un juego de mesa estratégico en un mundo post- apocalíptico, para 2 a 4 jugadores de 14+ años y una duración de la partida en torno a 60 a 120 minutos. Han pasado muchos años desde que una devastadora guerra nuclear destruyó las grandes civilizaciones y cambió dramáticamente el clima del planeta. El mundo se ha convertido en un desierto en el que de las ciudades solo quedan ruinas radioactivas. El uso masivo de armamento nuclear y biológico durante la guerra ha convertido tanto a gente como a animales en horribles monstruos. Los pocos supervivivientes que consiguieron sobrevivir a "La última guerra" se agrupan en clanes y pequeños asentamientos en este nuevo mundo. En Badlands liderarás una pequeña comunidad de supervivientes post-apocalípticos luchando por sus vidas. Deberás emprender largas expediciones y explorar localizaciones abandonadas. Desarrolla y ataca a tus enemigos, protege tu colonia y lucha por la influencia para asegurarte tu rincón en el despiadado mundo de Badlands!
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- Lavka Games
- Last Level
- Grimspire
- Jet Games Studio
Questions and answers
Badlands: Outpost of Humanity 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 Badlands: Outpost of Humanity is 60–120 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 Badlands: Outpost of Humanity 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.
Badlands: Outpost of Humanity has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Badlands: Outpost of Humanity belongs to these categories: Wargame, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Commodity Speculation. 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 Badlands: Outpost of Humanity are: Denis Plastinin. 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 Badlands: Outpost of Humanity 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.