
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,985
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Grimslingers
- 1–6 players
- 15–90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2015

2018
Rules assistance for Grimslingers: Advanced Duels
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Grimslingers: Advanced Duels is a board game released in 2018 for 1–2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stephen Gibson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Grimslingers: Advanced Duels is a micro-version of Grlimslingers, a strategic sci-fi western fantasy epic, and features a taste of both the versus and solo/co-op game modes. In Advanced Duels, players will face off using the elements and special spells called signatures to outthink, outwit, and outmaneuver their opponent. Players may then go solo or join with a friend to face a simulation of the legendary "Witch King", which will test them like no foe ever has before. —description from the publisher
Grimslingers: Advanced Duels supports 1–2 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 Grimslingers: Advanced Duels is 10–20 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 Grimslingers: Advanced Duels 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.
Grimslingers: Advanced Duels has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Grimslingers: Advanced Duels belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Grimslingers: Advanced Duels are: Stephen Gibson. 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 Grimslingers: Advanced Duels 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.