- BGG rating
- 6.7
GodZ: the Genesis of Badly Dead
- 3–5 players
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,498
- BGG rating
- 5.6
GodZ
2014
Rules assistance for GodZ
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- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for GodZ
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GodZ is a board game released in 2014 for 3–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Marco Valtriani and Diego Cerreti and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
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About the game
A new world is about to arise. A horde of GodZ are battling to be the most powerful deity of the pantheon: Will you play the role of Tud, God of Mountains, Mud and Ugly Snouts? Or will you dwell in the ocean bottom with Glu, God of the Sea, of Fried Fish and of Octoguys? Whichever god you are going to incarnate, you will lay the foundations of your brand new cult, creating life, building temples and guiding your mighty Avatar amongst mortals. Lead your followers in epic, god-sized battles, and become the most powerful of the GodZ! In GodZ, players take control of one of the deities of the world of Super Fantasy: Ugly Snouts Assault. The game takes place on a modular, hexed board that is built up by players as the game proceeds. Victory can be achieved in different ways: controlling regions, conquering cities, fighting, building, or being adored by huge amounts of followers. The heart of the game is the action system, based on a mechanism that allows players to perform miracles and actions, and even to directly score points, choosing their priorities carefully each turn: the more powerful their actions, the fewer points they will score when their followers pray.
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- Red Glove
Questions and answers
GodZ supports 3–5 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 GodZ is 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 GodZ 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.
GodZ has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
GodZ belongs to these categories: Mythology. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board. 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 GodZ are: Marco Valtriani and Diego Cerreti. 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 GodZ 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.