Clusterfight!: The Gang's All Here!
- 3–12 players
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,182
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Clusterfight!
2014
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- 3–12 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Clusterfight!
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Clusterfight! is a board game released in 2014 for 3–12 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kevin Spak and Sam Liberty and its main mechanics are Take That, Storytelling, and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
Clusterfight is a party game of hypothetical battles for 3-12 players. If you've ever stayed up into the wee hours debating the finer points of Freddy vs. Jason, or Kirk vs. Picard, this game's for you. And seriously, who really thinks that the landmark case of Alien vs. Predator settled anything? Nobody even stopped to ask, "What if Predator had laser eyes?" Each round in Clusterfight, players throw combatants into the ring, then change the dynamics of the fight with "battle cards". Sure, Batman could beat up the Pope, but what if Batman was "Vomiting Uncontrollably" and the Pope was "Fighting Mad"? Everyone has a chance to bet on the outcome, then a judge decides the winner and bets are settled. When all players have judged twice, the player with the most points wins!
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Clusterfight! supports 3–12 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 Clusterfight! is 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 Clusterfight! for ages 8 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.
Clusterfight! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Clusterfight! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Take That, Storytelling, and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Clusterfight! are: Kevin Spak and Sam Liberty. 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 Clusterfight! 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.