
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,802
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Mein erster Spieleschatz
- 1–6 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2010

2013
Rules assistance for Brandon the Brave
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Brandon the Brave is a board game released in 2013 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Johannes Zirm and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
Game description from the publisher: Want to be as strong, brave and glorious as the knight Brandon the Brave? To become a knight, all knaves first have to master regal tasks and prove that they have good intuition. Your task is to seek out giants, dragons, witches, and other dangers! In Brandon the Brave, the player who can skillfully place the field tiles next to one another, thus mastering the tasks, will be the lustrous champion at the end of the game.
Brandon the Brave 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 Brandon the Brave is 10 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 Brandon the Brave for ages 5 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.
Brandon the Brave has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Brandon the Brave belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Brandon the Brave are: Johannes Zirm. 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 Brandon the Brave 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.