
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,837
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Stargrave: Science Fiction Wargames in the Ravaged Galaxy
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2021
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2020
Rules assistance for Brutality Skirmish Wargame
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Brutality Skirmish Wargame is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Scott Wainwright and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Action Points, and Measurement Movement.
Genre neutral, competitive/solo/co-op play, RPG-lite elements. Use any models from any game. Build your own character stats using our system. Immersive lore, deep campaign system, 15 missions, countless options for characters building. —description from the designer
Brutality Skirmish Wargame 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 Brutality Skirmish Wargame is 30–60 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 Brutality Skirmish Wargame 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.
Brutality Skirmish Wargame has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
Brutality Skirmish Wargame belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Action Points, and Measurement Movement. 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 Brutality Skirmish Wargame are: Scott Wainwright. 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 Brutality Skirmish Wargame 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.