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- BGG rating
- 8.0
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Rules assistance for Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 15–45 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators
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Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators is an expansion for Cannibal World released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Rafael Campos, Paloma Pérez, and José Molina and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Action Points.
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About the game
Bugs & Gladiators Expansion for Cannibal World Two additional game modes + solo game mode for the base game. "Gladiators" offer a market of powerful mercenary fighters that you can use to your advantage on the battlefield. "Bugs" bring chaos to the battlefield, though you can try to use them to your benefit to attack your opponent or gain extra actions. In addition, "Bugs" introduce a solo player mode: a mini-campaign where you hunt bugs to gather meat and prepare for the harsh winter ahead.
Designers
Publishers
- Witty Games
Questions and answers
Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators 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 Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators is 15–45 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 Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators 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.
Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Action Points. 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 Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators are: Rafael Campos, Paloma Pérez, and José Molina. 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 Cannibal World: Bugs & Gladiators as an expansion for Cannibal World. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cannibal World to use it. Check that your edition of Cannibal World is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.