
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,463
- BGG rating
- 6.5
HeroClix
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute
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Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute is an expansion for Golem Arcana released in 2014 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jordan Weisman, Michael Mulvihill, Seth Johnson, and Brian Poel and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
The Carapace Brute is a true berserker, dropping its armor to gain accuracy and damage as it brings the fight to the enemy. Shatterheart, the Carapace Brute’s passive ability, causes to the brute to lose armor equal to the amount of damage that it takes whenever it is hit. In return this Titan is granted a boost in accuracy equal to the amount of armor lost for one round. Carapace Brute then Trashes his enemies to a pulp. Thrash will reduce its cooldown by 2 every time it hits. This allows the brute to use Thrash repeatedly, as long as it continues to hit.
Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute 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 Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute is 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 Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute 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.
Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. 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 Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute are: Jordan Weisman, Michael Mulvihill, Seth Johnson, and Brian Poel. 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 Golem Arcana: Urugal Elite – Carapace Brute as an expansion for Golem Arcana. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Golem Arcana to use it. Check that your edition of Golem Arcana is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.