
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,411
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Grimslingers: Advanced Duels
- 1–2 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

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Grimslingers: The Northern Territory is an expansion for Grimslingers released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 15–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stephen Gibson and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Paper-and-Pencil, and Storytelling.
The Northern Territory contains some of the Forgotten Wests’ strangest and most prolific spectacles, secrets and adventures. Resist the siren songs of the Red Maidens as you traverse the treacherous paths of the Red River. Brave the unforgiving cavernous interiors of the border wall known as the Gates of Hell. Help or hinder newcomers to the Forgotten West in The Northern Outskirts. Delve into the cryptid creature filled depths of The Down Under and uncover ancient secrets in The Great Deep. Explore the Valley of Death anew, and more as you set out into the Northern Territory. Grimslingers: The Northern Territory is an expansion to the Grimslingers core game, which refines and redefines all aspects of the game, while adding more of what players love. Deeper and more strategic player versus player gameplay, along with a plethora of new solo/co-op content for players to delve into for many hours.
Grimslingers: The Northern Territory supports 1–4 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: The Northern Territory is 15–90 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 Grimslingers: The Northern Territory 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: The Northern Territory has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Grimslingers: The Northern Territory belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and American West. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Paper-and-Pencil, and Storytelling. 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: The Northern Territory 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: The Northern Territory as an expansion for Grimslingers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Grimslingers to use it. Check that your edition of Grimslingers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.