
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,540
- BGG rating
- 7.6
BattleCON: War of Indines
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition
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BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition is an expansion for BattleCON Fighting System released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Devastation of Indines: Extended Edition 2nd Edition ups the ante with all new content to expand your copy of Devastation of Indines even further! This update includes the following additions: Two New Fighters Juto and Borneo Promotional Mascot Characters! You can choose to fight as either of these characters, of course with new and exciting powers/abilities. New Alternate Art Unique Ability Cards A complete set of new Alternate Art Character cards (1 per fighter in Devastation of Indines). These cards provide each character with a new Unique Ability that changes their gameplay. Alternate Standups Customize your game with Alternate Art Cardboard Standups for each character. Armory Cards The Armory cards give you the tools to make a customized character duel come to life. Each player receives a set amount of gold and can customize his character, giving you access to new strategies and potential!
BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition supports 2–5 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 BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition is 45 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 BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition 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.
BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 BattleCON: Devastation of Indines Extended Edition as an expansion for BattleCON Fighting System. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BattleCON Fighting System to use it. Check that your edition of BattleCON Fighting System is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.