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DreadBall (Second Edition)
2018
Rules assistance for DreadBall (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for DreadBall (Second Edition)
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DreadBall (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by James M. Hewitt, Stewart Gibbs, and Jake Thornton and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
DreadBall Second Edition is the fast-paced futuristic sports board game set in the galaxy’s most hi-tech arenas. Choose from the agile Ninth Moon Tree Sharks or the unstoppable Draconis All-Stars from the core box set before taking to the pitch and going for glory. Expand your team collection with the mystical Matsudo Tectonics or the aggressive New Eden Revenants Cyborgs with these two team expansions. Outwit your rival coach with tactical set pieces, push your luck with daring plays, or just smash your opponent to the ground with brutal tackles. When the game begins, anything goes… Play out of the box – no assembly, coloured plastic teams. Includes plastic counters, dice, cards the rule book and an incredible fold out board. Contains all core rules and two pre-built teams. The Robots and Yndij are ready to go for quick-start play. Includes 2 Free Team Captains!
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- Mantic Games
Questions and answers
DreadBall (Second Edition) 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 DreadBall (Second Edition) is 45–90 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 (Second Edition) for ages 12 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 (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
DreadBall (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Science Fiction, and Sports. 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 credited designers of DreadBall (Second Edition) are: James M. Hewitt, Stewart Gibbs, and Jake Thornton. 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 DreadBall (Second Edition) 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.