- BGG rating
- 6.8
Final Act: Extra Forces Expansion
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,283
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Final Act
2016
Rules assistance for Final Act
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 50–70 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Final Act
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Final Act is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 50–70 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sharon Katz and its main mechanics are Square Grid, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Final Act is an abstract, simultaneous move game of tank versus tank action, using an innovative "control panel" system that lets players program their moves--for up to seven tanks each-- quickly. Both the direction the tank moves and where it points are covered with quick dials and then revealed to the opponent after both sides have finished. Designed by Sharon Katz, who actually commanded a tank in the Israeli Army, Final Act is not linked with any specific historical period. Players plan their moves place their shots, and then maneuver their tanks according to the plan. If tank and shell end up in the same space, one "hit" takes place. Two hits knock out any tank. Before the game begins, each player may locate certain kinds of terrain pieces-- swamp, minefield, berms -- that can help their defense or impact how they want to attack. To win the game, a player needs to move one tank to the "last line of defense" row of the opponent. —description from the publisher
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- Tyto Games
Questions and answers
Final Act 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 Final Act is 50–70 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 Final Act for ages 10 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.
Final Act has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Final Act belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Square Grid, Simultaneous Action Selection, 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 Final Act are: Sharon Katz. 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 Final Act 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.