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Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals
2016
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- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals
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Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players and 60–120 minutes per game. It was designed by Michael Lovejoy and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Line of Sight, and Measurement Movement.
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About the game
A fast-paced tabletop miniatures skirmish game. Set in the ancient kingdom of Northymbria, a kingdom where animals wear armour, carry swords and use magic spells. Players use allocated pennies to buy warbands, including animals (such as moles, toads, and mice) and equipment. Different scenarios can be played, and a campaign system is also provided.
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- Osprey Games
- Oathsworn
Questions and answers
Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals is 60–120 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.
Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals 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.
Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Line of Sight, 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 Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals are: Michael Lovejoy. 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 Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals 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.