- BGG rating
- 7.7
Dust Warfare: Campaign Book Hades
- 2–4 players
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,346
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook
2012
Rules assistance for Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Andy Chambers and Mack Martin and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Dust Warfare: Campaign Book "Zverograd"
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Dust Warfare: Campaign Book Icarus
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Dust Warfare: Campaign Book Achilles
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Dust Warfare: Operation Babylon
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 2014
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: The year is 1947, and World War II still rages, fueled by the discovery of alien technology. The world's superpowers have developed unprecedented weaponry, including lasers, phaser cannons, and massive combat walkers. These war machines stride across the battlefield, protected by their heavy armor, and devastate enemy troops with their fearsome cannons. In Dust Warfare, players assume the roles of generals, each commanding a custom-built army of squads, walkers, and heroes. Draw upon Axis might or Allied versatility as you wage ferocious battles for control of the rare ore, VK, needed to fuel the most powerful of the superpowers' weapons. The Dust Warfare rulebook introduces unprecedented player engagement. Players first get drawn into the action during the Command Phase, where you have to choose how to spend command points during an escalating battle. You might spend command points early and often to advance and sustain an early lead, or you might save them up for dramatic late-game effects that may decisively turn the tide of battle. The Command Phase presents players with the chance to exert their influence and command style upon the field of battle in an engaging new way. Players have the chance to activate all their forces during the Unit Phase, and reaction mechanisms keep you fully engaged throughout your opponent's turns. As enemy units close in on yours or begin to open fire, you can choose to spend actions from your next turn to react. Keen commanders will make good use of their reaction options. They will also learn how best to feint and bait their opponents to react, draining them of available actions. Designed by renowned miniatures guru Andy Chambers, the Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook integrates dynamic and engaging new game design with the stunning models from Dust Tactics. Dust Warfare players build armies from the exact same set of miniatures as Dust Tactics. As both games go forward, they will continue to draw from the same wealth of fantastically detailed miniatures. Integrates with: Dust Tactics Dust Tactics: Revised Core Set
Designers
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook 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 Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook is 120 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 Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook 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.
Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook has a complexity rating of 3.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Science Fiction, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook are: Andy Chambers and Mack Martin. 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 Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook 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.