
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,909
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Rum & Bones: Second Tide
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team is an expansion for DreadBall: The Futuristic Sports Game released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
The Martian DreadBall Team, whilst not being written into the background (Earth is a ravaged wasteland in the Warpath universe after all!) will be a balanced team comprised of 2 Strikers, 4 Jacks and 2 Guards. Source: Mantic Games
DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team supports 2–6 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 DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team is 90 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 DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team 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.
DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team belongs to these categories: Dice, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid 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 catalogue lists DreadBall: Mars Attacks Martian Team as an expansion for DreadBall: The Futuristic Sports Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need DreadBall: The Futuristic Sports Game to use it. Check that your edition of DreadBall: The Futuristic Sports Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.