
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,707
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Trappist One
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Godzilla Total War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Godzilla Total War is a board game released in 2019 for 3–12 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Óscar Arévalo and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination.
Choose a Kaiju and take part in an epic battle. Destroy your opponents and show them who is the strongest! In Godzilla Total War players choose one of 12 Kaijus to join the battle. They can use cards and special hits to eliminate their opponents faster. Godzilla Total War is an easy to learn card game, quick to prepare and fun to play. It is ideal for large groups (up to 12 players) and for those who don't want complex games with long and complicated rules, but games that are easy to prepare. —description from the publisher
Godzilla Total War supports 3–12 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 Godzilla Total War is 15–30 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 Godzilla Total War for ages 8 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.
Godzilla Total War 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.
Godzilla Total War belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination. 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 Godzilla Total War are: Óscar Arévalo. 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 Godzilla Total War 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.