
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,739
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)
- 2–6 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1998

2019
Rules assistance for Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andy Chambers, Gavin Thorpe, and Roger Gerrish and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Turn Order: Random.
Judge Dredd is a skirmish tabletop miniatures game for two or more players set in the Judge Dredd universe created by legendary comic creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. In it, Street Judges patrol the towering City Blocks and crammed streets of the vast megalopolis Mega-City One, a city full of criminals, gangs, crazies, and murderers. Only the uncompromising resolve of the Judges stands in the way to total lawlessness. In Judge Dredd, players take control of a small team of Judges or Perps as they fight for justice or survival in the mean streets of Mega-City One and beyond. The Judge Dredd rulebook contains everything you need to know about playing the game and includes rules for fighting within buildings and using vehicles. As well as a number of scenarios, there are rules for developing your chosen faction in a series of linked games. —description from the publisher
Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set supports 2–8 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 Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set is 60–240 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 Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set for ages 12 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.
Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set 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.
Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Turn Order: Random. 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 Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set are: Andy Chambers, Gavin Thorpe, and Roger Gerrish. 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 Judge Dredd: I am the Law – Starter Set 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.