
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,388
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Exodus: Proxima Centauri
- 2–6 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2012

2026
Rules assistance for Beetown Beatdown
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Beetown Beatdown is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Trading, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
RECRUIT. MIGRATE. SURVIVE. Take command as a Queen Bee, guiding your COLONY through daring exploration and strategic area control. Expand your HIVES, claim lucrative resources, and harness a unique combat system – where a calculated defeat can be more valuable than a victory. To claim dominance, you must gain unrivalled control of 3 or more HIVES by the end of any Season. Compete solo against up to 3 adaptive AI opponents, or challenge others in a highly replayable and unpredictable showdown!
Beetown Beatdown supports 1–6 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 Beetown Beatdown is 45–90 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 Beetown Beatdown 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.
Beetown Beatdown has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Beetown Beatdown belongs to these categories: Animals and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Trading, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 catalogue lists Beetown Beatdown 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.