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Drop Bears: Ancient Oonah Expansion
- 1–4 players
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- 2024
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- BGG #24,808
- BGG rating
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Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1
2024
Rules assistance for Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 16+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1
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Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Matthew Aslin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Die Icon Resolution.
Expansions
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- 7.3
Drop Bears: Ol'Bruce Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 2024
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About the game
The Australian Bush is a dangerous place at night. And as if spiders and snakes weren't enough, another horror is on the loose: Drop Bears infest the dark - Hideous koala-like beasts dropping from gum trees, eager to consume human flesh. This is where the game drops you in, an inexperienced group of tourist campers ventured into the night. Your objective: Survive until dawn. Drop Bears is a cooperative game where the Campers have to carefully choose actions every turn to stay alive, while the whole Australian Bush is on a hunt for them. The group can choose of several different options to ensure as many campers as possible survive until dawn. While doing so, the game drops the hideous creatures right on them, attacking and terrorizing the Campers in every turn. Even the very landscape and environment will batter the poor Campers – They can become severely wounded; this will surely hamper their chance for survival. Each time a camper is eaten, that player will select another camper from those available, but every death brings the Drop Bears closer to victory, so don't let your humans die in vain. With no weapons, campers must band together, scavenge gear and use their wits if they ever hope to survive. —description from the designer
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Publishers
- Platypus Industries
Questions and answers
Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 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 Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 is 30–60 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: Survival Series, Chapter 1 for ages 16 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: Survival Series, Chapter 1 has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Drop Bears: Survival Series, Chapter 1 belongs to these categories: Animals, Print & Play, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Die Icon Resolution. 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: Survival Series, Chapter 1 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: Survival Series, Chapter 1 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.