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Bruti
2015
Rules assistance for Bruti
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- 2–4 players
- 20–50 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Bruti is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 20–50 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gipi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
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About the game
Bruti is a card game that reproduces arm to arm fights in a medieval fantasy setting, designed by Gipi. It plays 2, 3 or 4 players, in team or free for all. It's easy to learn, fast paced, fun, and as the title suggests, brutal. Each player is represented by a bloodthirsty Brute. These characters, like any warrior worth his name, can be equipped with different kinds of weapon, shields, armours and special objects that can be used during the fight. The choice of the equipment and the Brute unique special power determine how many cards the player can bring to the fight. The cards let you attack the player or perform special actions. The objective of the game is to defeat your opponent's Brute. A succesfully landed attack (not prevented with special cards, armours or shields) forces the target to discard cards from his hand, If the target has no more cards to discard he must draw a card from the damage deck. A damage card is often a bad thing (a wound a mutilation, or even a sudden death) but can give bonuses (like going berserk) as well. Contents of the box: 116 Combat cards 20 Characters cards 7 Special characters cards 44 Gruesome Damage cards 42 Special Objects cards 24 Equipment minicards 16 Mystical Invocations minicards 12 Condition minicards 6 Movement minicards 20 Mocking Gods cards 16 "Ears" minicards 24 Special Abilities minicards 1 Boardgame 1 Game Rules
Designers
Publishers
- Rulez Srl.
Questions and answers
Bruti supports 2–4 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 Bruti is 20–50 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 Bruti 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.
Bruti has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Bruti belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Bruti are: Gipi. 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 Bruti 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.