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Rules assistance for Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion
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Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion is an expansion for Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Matthew Aslin and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Confront the Legendary Beast with the Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion Prepare yourself for the ultimate showdown in the Australian bush with the Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion. This thrilling addition introduces a new and formidable adversary—Ol'Bruce, a legendary giant Drop Bear of ancient myth, known for his immense size and terrifying ferocity. Awakened by the intrusion of campers, Ol'Bruce is now on the prowl, and the stakes have never been higher. In this expansion, you and your fellow campers must gather your courage and work together to take on the great beast. But survival won’t come easy—Ol'Bruce is relentless, and his hunger knows no bounds. The Ol'Bruce Expansion introduces Boss Fight mechanics that challenge players to work together, gather key gear, and strategise to take the fight to this monstrous adversary. But beware, Ol'Bruce can grab your campers, forcing the team to rescue their captured comrades before they become the next meal for this great beast. The pressure is on as campers face time-sensitive endeavours, racing against the clock to prepare for the inevitable confrontation with Ol'Bruce. Every decision counts, and every second matters as the campers fight for survival. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Platypus Industries
Questions and answers
Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion supports 2–4 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 Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion is 45–60 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 Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion 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.
Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion belongs to these categories: Animals, Horror, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion are: Matthew Aslin. 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 Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion as an expansion for Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 to use it. Check that your edition of Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.