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BarBEARian Battlegrounds
2018
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- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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BarBEARian Battlegrounds is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ian VanNest and Walter Barber and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
Become one of four clans of adorable bear-warriors out to build the best neighbearhood in the forest! Don't expect this to be a picnic as your bears aren't the only ones fishing for glory, so be prepared to ward off attacks from your furry rivals. By gathering resources, pillaging your neighbears' villages, and developing your home turf, the tale of your clan will become legend. BarBearian Battlegrounds is a simultaneous secret-action, dice-puzzle, worker placement game for up to four players. Are your bears worthy enough to be every cub's bedtime story for generations to come? It's time to gather your clan, bear down, and hold on to your honey. —description from the publisher
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- Greenbrier Games
Questions and answers
BarBEARian Battlegrounds 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 BarBEARian Battlegrounds is 20–30 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 BarBEARian Battlegrounds for ages 8 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.
BarBEARian Battlegrounds 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.
BarBEARian Battlegrounds belongs to these categories: Animals, Dice, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 BarBEARian Battlegrounds are: Ian VanNest and Walter Barber. 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 BarBEARian Battlegrounds 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.