
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,197
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Dark Souls: The Card Game
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2018

2013
Rules assistance for BodgerMania
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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BodgerMania is a board game released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Carl and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Voting, and Open Drafting.
Game description from the publisher: BodgerMania is the slobberknockin' game of goblin wrestling action in which the roughest, toughest wrestler takes home the title! In BodgerMania, each player takes on the role of a goblin bodger-turned-wrestler ready to square off in the ring for fame and glory. The bodgers battle to beat down their rivals in a series of matches leading up to the main event, each glorious three-count helping them get over with the crowd to earn the fans, favors, and influence they need to get an edge in the championship. Suplex your opponents into submission in the main event to claim the coveted Bodger Belt and become champion – until the next pay-per-view event, anyway!
BodgerMania supports 2–6 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 BodgerMania is 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 BodgerMania for ages 12 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.
BodgerMania has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
BodgerMania belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Voting, and Open Drafting. 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 BodgerMania are: David Carl. 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 BodgerMania 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.