
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,227
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Mutagen
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2025

2024
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Boblin's Rebellion is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexandros Kapidakis and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Open Drafting, and Action Points.
Boblin is back with a cunning plan! He’s been rallying hordes of his goblin friends to rise up against the goblin king and his troll guardians. Help Boblin train an army of Stalkers, Stabbers, Slingers, Sparklers, and Screamers, in an attempt to overthrow the evil dungeon overlords once and for all. it's time to train your goblins and take back the dungeon! Boblin's Rebellion is an engine builder with just one, notably volatile resource to manage: Goblins! Start by recruiting simple Stickler and Screamer goblins at camp, and then seek out opportunities to train them into mighty Stabbers, Stalkers, Slingers, and Sparklers. Descend into the depths with your fresh goblin army, conquering key rooms throughout the dungeon: Learn new tricks in the mineshaft, establish strategic footholds in the ice caves, and ultimately launch your furious assault upon the goblin king’s lair in the inferno. But remember, goblins are reckless and clumsy. Your finely crafted engine will require constant adjustment as your goblins overuse and destroy the conquered rooms. Adapt to this, and lead the most effective goblin rebellion to earn ultimate fame and be crowned the winner! Continues the storyline of Dungeon Drop and its most beloved, unlikely hero, Boblin! Includes 2 mini-expansions: Terrible Trolls and Hero's Help! Includes a full set of heat-printed goblins and trolls for Dungeon Drop! —description from the publisher
Boblin's Rebellion supports 1–4 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 Boblin's Rebellion is 30–40 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 Boblin's Rebellion 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.
Boblin's Rebellion has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Boblin's Rebellion belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Open Drafting, 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 Boblin's Rebellion are: Alexandros Kapidakis. 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 Boblin's Rebellion 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.